Chapter III

I shot open my eyes as I sit up and realize that I was in my room. Was that a nightmare? I touch my cheek as I felt myself wince, yup it wasn't a dream. I was covered in dirt from the leaves and the forest. My window was open which allowed the cold breeze enter. But, now the question is...who dragged me to my room? I stand up and head to my mirror as I studied my reflection. My cheek was marked, clearly showing the hand print of my assault last night. My long hair was a mess and had a couple of leaves tangled in it. I look at the clock as I realized I still had time for school and to hide my little mark. I bit my lip as I tied my hair and rush to my bathroom to replace my mark with makeup...

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I entered the classroom as I see Tenten and Temari. But, to my unwanted surprise there was Gaara too, giving me that accusing look. I let out a sigh as I went towards my desk and sit down. Tenten and Temari join me as Gaara also decides to approach me.

"Sakura, this is Gaara, Gaara this is my new friend Sakura." Temari said as I waved and gave him a half smile.

"So this is the new chaos in school." Gaara said jokingly but I just swallowed hard.

"Gaara be nice!" Temari said smacking him in the back of his head.

"I was kidding! But it was a little rude, I'm sorry." Gaara apologized as I nodded accepting it. If he knew he only spoke the truth.

"Sakura you're awfully quiet, is something wrong?" Tenten asked as I looked at her.

"Nothing is wrong, everything is just peachy." I lied with a fake smile.

"Are you sure?" Temari asked as I nodded.

"Give the girl a break, it's her second day. She must be tired of all the mellow drama this school has. But I promise you Sakura, this will get easier to handle as the days go by." Gaara said as I gazed at him accusingly.

Why do I feel like he knows something? And why do I feel like he knows exactly what has been happening to me? Gaara is very close to Naruto, maybe he knows. Or maybe Sakura, you are being paranoid...

"You seem to know a lot about handling things, you do good with drama and crowds?" I blurted out as I instantly regretted my little outbursts.

"You could say some of the fan girls have taught me a thing or two on how to deal with the pressure." Gaara said casually but I saw him hesitate a bit.

"Alright class let's start! Gaara, do you mind leaving? Your group is in my third hour. And do you mind telling Naruto to get his ass into class and stop cutting classes?" Guy said a bit mad.

"Yes sir, I'll inform him immediately." Gaara said as he starts to leave but Naruto entered the class.

Naruto entered with a smug smirk as Hinata entered right behind him. It looked as if she was chasing him. He was still wearing that orange jacket. He walked towards his desk but to my unwanted surprise his desk was actually my desk...

"I know I haven't come to class sensei but isn't it kind of unfair to be replaced?" Naruto said to Guy as Guy glared at him.

"Sakura kind of deserves that desk considering you give zero cares about it. But tell you what, today you don't have to worry about seats because we will be doing a project about the ancient war. Therefore I'm setting you guys up in groups. Naruto, sit down next to Sakura, tomorrow we will deal with your seat problem. The rest, pair up." Guy said as everyone stood quiet.

I grab the history book as I look for the page Guy asked us to look. Naruto grabbed another desk and placed it next to mine. It felt so awkward considering the whole group was watching, including Hinata. I grabbed my notebook and began to write down the questions I had to answer from the book. Naruto just stared at me making me feel extremely uncomfortable. As the minutes passed Naruto kept his eyes plastered in me which made me feel even more uncomfortable. I stopped writing.

"Could you stop staring at me like that?" I demanded more than asked.

"Why? Does it bother you?" He asked with a smug grin.

"Yes it does, it's uncomfortable being stared like that." I said as he chuckled.

"Being stared how?" He asked amused as I let out a sigh and continued to write.

I felt like he was slowly peeling into my soul with his gaze. He kept a great focus on every small little movement I did. When my pen fell, when I hesitated and when I switched pages. It was as if I had someone investigating me.

"That makeup work you did is pretty good. Too bad it doesn't fool me." He said as I felt my heart stop for a second.

My hands started shaking and my eyes widen. I felt my heart as if it wanted to explode from my chest. I swallow a lump I didn't know I had in my throat.

"I don't know what you're talking about..." I said as I continue to write.

"That cheek of yours, it's more rosy than the other. And I'm pretty sure that if I touch it, you might flinch. Let alone if you don't care for it, it might turn into a nice little bruise." He said as I looked at him.

"And what do you care about me? I'm just the new girl. I'm sure a popular guy like you doesn't have to be talking with a girl like me. Or worrying about me and my business." I spat at his face as he seems taken back.

"Do you actually think I'm one of those cold hearted popular boys?" He asked shocked as I rolled my eyes.

"You weren't exactly nice when I tried to cal...you know what? Never mind..." I said as I focused on finishing my paper.

"What where you going to say?" He asked as he grabbed my pen.

"Nothing just give me the pen." I said but he didn't.

"Tell me..." He said softly as I grabbed the pen.

"No! It's not worth it, just forget it." I said assuring as he grabbed my wrist.

I then saw the red eyes as the bell rings signaling our change of period. Everyone stands up as I stare into those red eyes. The haunting memory that awaits for me every time I go to bed. Naruto let go of me as he widen his now blue eyes. I couldn't take what I was seeing, I stood up and left...

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Naruto's pov...

I went towards the gym in frustration. I hide my hands in my pocket as I hide the nails that quicken to grow. My red eyes wanted to come out and show themselves as I tried to silence the raging voice inside my head. The gym was empty and dark which meant Sasuke and Gaara where here. They both step out of the shadows as I looked at them both. My most loyal friends and the only ones that know about my issue...

"What happened last night?" Sasuke barks as I walk pass him.

"Do you think this is some kind of joke Naruto?" Gaara said as I glared at them both.

"I was out on a run, why?" I asked as they both glared at me.

"Why do I not believe you Naruto Uzumaki?" Sasuke said as I growl.

"Easy boy, don't want to get you heated up just yet." Gaara said as he tried to calm me down.

"Yeah, why are you heated up? Did you get into a discussion with Hinata?" Sasuke asked as rolled my eyes.

"No it's wasn't with her...it's the new girl..." I said as I stare at my feet.

"What about her?" Sasuke asked as Gaara raised his eyebrow.

"She...she kind of hits a nerve." I said as they both exchanged looks.

"So does everyone, what's the difference?" Gaara asked.

"It's different...she...she triggers something..." I tried explaining but they both seemed confused.

"Triggers what? Naruto be specific!" Sasuke screams as I close my eyes.

"Sasuke screaming at him when he is on the edge of going, you know, overboard isn't helping." Gaara said as I growl.

"She triggers something, I don't know what it is! It's something unexplainable. It's like I could be perfectly calm with her and the next thing she can make me be on the edge..." I said inhaling deeply.

"Then should we kill her or remove her?" Sasuke asked as my eyes turned red and pushed him to the wall.

"You can't touch her! Do you understand me?" I threaten as I felt myself losing it.

"Hey hey! Calm down!" Gaara said as he ran towards me and touched my hands.

"What the fuck is wrong with you Naruto? Why are you acting like this over a girl!?" Sasuke tried to say but I tighten my grip around his neck.

"Naruto drop him, he isn't going to do anything!" Gaara said as I dropped him and Sasuke started coughing.

"By the way, she saw my red eyes..." I said as Gaara and Sasuke widen their eyes.