Tenten's POV

I ran to school as fast as my legs can carry me. I had always been an athlete back in my former school. 'I wonder if I can become one here in St. Blossoms.' I smiled.

'Let me guess. School isn't over yet.' I scratched on my head and waited by the gateway.

'' goes the school bell indicating that 'Class is over'.

Kids started running out of the gate, shouting and chasing their friends wildly and there, their parents are happily waiting for them.

Parents helped the small ones with their school bags and stuff and held them by the hand. It's all so heartwarming and sweet.

Then after all those kids, teenagers walked slowly in a relaxed pace out of the gate, one by one with their group of friends. Most of them gossiping about boys, mean girls and friends and complaining about the schoolwork and teachers and stuff.

I elbowed my way through the crowd and went to the biology lab as fast as possible. 'I hope it's not locked yet or better yet I hope the teacher's still there.'

I peeked at the windows by the lab. The lights are still on and teacher is still in there, piling up paperwork. 'Hmm, never seen that lady before…'

I stared at the lady, wondering if I should get in. She looked in her 20s wearing glasses, very chic and slim with red hair.

"Hi, ma'am." I shot to the teacher.

She pushed up her round glasses and gave me a teacher's look "What do you want, young lady?"

"Ma'am, I accidentally left my book in the lab. May I go and get it?" I smiled sweetly and pointed over to the desk I was using. 'Say 'YES', just say 'YES'!'

"Is that so?" the teacher shot an eyebrow up. "If that's the case, go."

I walked quickly to the recognizable seat where I had previously sat with Hinata in the morning and looked into the drawer.

'Ahhh hahh! There it is!' I grabbed my textbook and approached the teacher.

"Thank you, ma'am." I bowed at her and proceed to leave.

"Wait, girl." The teacher summoned me "What's your name? I'd never seen you in this school before."

"I'm Tenten, ma'am." I replied in my most polite voice "I just moved here from the US. This is my first day. What should I call you, ma'am?"

"Miss Parker. What do you feel about this school?" Miss Parker smiled. "Have you found any new friends?"

"Well," I shrugged "It's okay. And it's very huge. I'd got lost five times today when finding my classes but good thing I had new friends."I laughed.

"Ahh… that's good. New friends, huh?" Miss Parker scooped up the paperwork and put them into her black bag.

"Do you have anymore questions for me, Miss Parker? If not then I really have to go…" I asked politely. 'Hurry! I have essays to complete.'

"Oh, sure." The teacher hung the bag on her shoulder "Please, don't let me keep you."

"Good day, Miss Parker." I waved at the teacher and walked away.

'OK, time to head home and do my homework!' I smiled and walked to the gate.

'Wait, someone is watching me.' I narrowed her eyes and walked faster. 'I can feel it…There's some sort of vibe… I can't explain it, but it's there.' I clenched my fists tightly while walking.

As I reached the gate someone grabbed me at the shoulder from behind.

That instant is too quick for I to think about what to do. So, I turned around and wanted to scream but…

It was just Sakura…

Sakura obliged herself to smile.

"Oh, hi." I made a wan smile as I'm not so pleased to see her. "What are you doing here?"

"Uh…" Sakura looked down and then she looked at Tenten again. Her eyes filled with sheer determination. "I have to talk to you, Tenten."

"Um, sure." I said, feeling odd. "You mean like, now?"

"No. It's too public, someone might see us. Umm…" Sakura looked up and thought for while.

"So what if someone sees us?" I said stubbornly. 'What does she actually want? Being so secretive.'

Sakura gave me an annoyed look and said "We just can't let someone see us together, understand? Especially not Ino." Sakura hastily reached for her pocket and brought up a pink notebook and a pen.

She scribbled something on a page and tore it out. She folded it and handed it to me, turned to the gate and whispered "Bye."

'What?' I looked at the figure of the girl disappear and then unfolded the note which was in my palms and read it.

'What's up with her?' I stuffed the piece of note into her pocket and looked at the direction where Sakura went. I shrugged and walked home.

Hinata's POV

"I wonder who'll remember…" I stared at the calendar. "Maybe no one will." I sighed. 'It's okay, Hinata… It really is…' I thought to comfort myself.

"Sakura used to remember it very clearly." I opened a pink box which was right on top of my dresser.

I slid a small heart shaped key into the lock and it opened. In there, all my memories are arranged.

I picked up a necklace and immediately that particular event went into my head. It was my 12th birthday.

Flashback…

"Hinata!" Sakura ran over to me and gave me a big hug.

After a while, I pulled away and looked confused.

"Happy birthday, Hinata-chan!" Sakura pulled me into another hug.

I was surprised and questioned her "You remembered?"

"Of course!" Sakura grinned "We're best friends, aren't we?"

Tears well up in my eye and I burst into tears of happiness.

"Ehhh?" Sakura looked shocked "Hinata? Why are you crying?"

"I…" I wiped away my tears and gave her a smile "I'm so happy…"

"You scared me." Sakura rested her palm upon her heart. "Close your eyes, Hinata."

"Huh?"

"Close your eyes. Now."

I did as I was told and I felt something running on my neck. I giggled "Sakura, it tickles."

"Wait, don't open your eyes yet. I'm almost done!"

Then Sakura led me into her room and said "Open up, Hinata-chan."

I opened my eyes and looked at my neck. There, it was half a heart necklace with the words 'Best'. "Oh, Sakura…"

"Do you like it?"

"Yes, Sakura-chan. It's beautiful. Thank you so much."

"I have one too, here…" she pointed to her neck where the other half of the necklace lays. It says 'Friends'.

"So, if we connect it…" Sakura reached out to my necklace ad came close to me "It says 'best friends'. Best friends forever, yeah?" she gave me a huge cheesy grin.

"Yeah!" I answered excitedly and pulled her into a hug.

End of flashback…

I hugged the necklace as the memories wash over me like a waterfall. I missed her, a lot!

Sorry this took long… Heheh… Very very busy… I'm going to come up with some love and romance next… Maybe Review please. Did this chapter give you any clues why Sakura is looking for Tenten? :O