I wrote Matsuri because the world of Naruto is based on Japanese culture, but this story world has no actual culture as a foundation. Meaning I will put in any culture at any place. I just wanted to state that before people start accusing me that I did wrong concerning culture in the story.
By the way. If you are curious to see what the uniforms look like for these two schools, look on my deviantart gallery. There will be a folder specifically for this. (Link to my gallery is on my profile page)
Side note. If you ever see -oO0-o)0(o-0Oo- rather than -oO0-o), it means it's switching between the girls and boys.
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September 17th, Monday. Konoha High.
"Aaaah Sakura! Get up! Today is the start of the Matsuri and we need to be at our homeroom." Sakura moaned in her sleep not wanting to wake up, and then shivered as the blankets were pulled off of her. "Sakura!"
"Alright already…" Sakura mumbled sitting up with a yawn. Her best friend, Ino, stood at the edge of the bed in her blue and pale purple uniform. Ino's hands were on her hips and in her right hand was a uniform. Sakura stared blankly until, thump, the uniform was thrown onto her head. "Hey! Ino I can get my own clothes."
"Yeah, after five years! You are seriously taking too long." The blonde mumbled greatly before heading into the walk-in closet. Sakura pulled the uniform off her face and stared down at it.
The Matsuri, huh? Sakura thought. I wonder if… they'll be there. A smile came to her face, and she quickly got up.
"Oh I hope they are!" Sakura shouted aloud.
"Hope they are what?" Ino asked peeking out of the closet.
Sakura turned quickly and gave Ino a smile. "Nothing!" She skipped past her best friend and into the bathroom to get ready.
-oO0-o)
Sakura and Ino walked into their homeroom waving to their teacher, Kurenai.
"Good morning, girls. You almost didn't make it." Kurenai gave a shake of her finger, but had a smile on her face.
"Yeah, thanks to Sakura sleeping in!" Ino poked Sakura in the side; Sakura retaliated with a punch to Ino's arm then sat down. "She's even violent. Must still be sleeping!"
"Ino!" Sakura blushed and crossed her arms glaring. Ino stuck out her tongue then sat down. Kurenai only shook her head at them. She leaned back against her desk waiting for all the students to settle in.
Once they were seated and the bell rang, she began. "Alright girls. We're heading over to the boys' school for this Matsuri. You know what that means, no flirting." A bunch of 'aws' followed after with giggles. "Once we have gone over there you may do what you wish, except leave the campus. This is still a school day. Let me take roll and then I'll lead us over."
Sakura turned in her seat to face Ino. "Ino, help me look for Sasuke-kun and Naruto, please!" She whispered with a desperate expression on her face. Ino leaned forward whispering back.
"But, I only know what they look like when they were young. You sure they'll look the same?"
"I'm hoping they do…"
"I also hope that you're right thinking they moved here…" Ino sat back and Sakura sighed hanging her head. "But, I'm sure they did! Who'd want to stay in that-"
"Sakura-san, Ino-san! We are leaving." Kurenai announced from the door. Sakura turned around then quickly got up and raced over to the door with Ino behind her. Kurenai ushered them out then took the lead of her class.
Many girls were in the hallway chatting about. This was the first Matsuri of the year, which was being held on the boys' campus. It was also the first time for the schools to get together. It made everyone excited as most students stayed in the dorms making seeing each other only on weekends. The Matsuri always lasts for one week, full of fun activities and entertainment.
Sakura and Ino inched forward to be the first of their homeroom class anxious to see what the Matsuri was going to be like. It was their first year as they were Freshmen, and their middle school didn't do such events being as it was co-ed. Sakura came next to Kurenai and stopped at the gate that divided Kitsune from Konoha. Ino and Sakura exchanged excited glances as the gate began to crawl open.
Sakura glimpsed up and stared at the two mascots of the school: Kitsune's, the Kyuubi, and Konoha's, the Nibi -the nine-tailed demon fox, and the two-tailed demon cat-. The mascots were on the back of shirts and jackets. The Kyuubi was orange while the Nibi was a light blue. Sakura gave a smile; she really liked the mascots and thought they represented the two schools well. She turned her eyes back to the gate feeling jittering with anticipation.
"You will wait until the gate fully opens!" A megaphone blasted over the Konoha girls. "Do not run; we don't need any injuries." The excitement became louder overtaking the megaphone, and then the gates fully opened. Girls quickly entered the boys' campus in an orderly fashion leaving the teachers behind. Sakura grabbed Ino's hand and raced to the buildings.
"Sakura!" Ino laughed as she was being drugged into a building. "Slow down will you? We have all day for this and then the next four days!"
Sakura slowly came to a walk and gave Ino a sheepish smile sticking out her tongue. "Sorry Ino. This is just so exciting compared to middle school and Oto." Ino rolled her eyes. "Err, so what first?"
"Well, didn't you want to see if Sasuke-kun or Naruto-kun attended this school?"
"Yes! I'll go ask around." And before Ino could stop her Sakura was off to find the boys. With a smile and a sigh Ino ran after her.
Sakura spent most of her time running from boy to boy asking if they knew Naruto or Sasuke, and each time the boy shook his head or said the names didn't sound familiar. Eventually, Sakura sat down on a bench with a sad expression on her face. Ino came next to her and handed her a dumpling.
"Don't give up. Maybe they don't go to Kitsune High. There are other high schools, Sakura." Ino was trying to be encouraging. Sakura looked up at her and gave a tiny smile. Ino sat down and patted Sakura's head. Together they watched the Matsuri from the classroom windows. They enjoyed the dumplings relaxing with the warm breeze blowing through the windows. Minutes ticked by until Sakura stood up staring out the window. Ino watched her curiously.
"What am I doing Ino?" Sakura asked suddenly. Ino lifted up an eyebrow.
"What are you talking about? You're trying to find your-"
"No." Sakura interrupted her and looked down. "I mean, really… I shouldn't have expected them to be here of all places." She held her arm and stared at the tile beneath her feet then abruptly something smacked her head making her turn and glare.
It had been Ino. She was glaring with her hands on her hips. "Are you going to give up that easily?" Sakura bit her lip looking away. "Sakura! Tell me why you are doing this."
"Doing what…"
"Why you are trying to desperately find these two boys is what!"
"You already know why, Ino."
"Humor me."
"But…"
"Just tell me again!" Ino pulled Sakura to sit down.
Sakura looked to Ino then took a deep breath. "I met Sasuke-kun and Naruto when I was eight years old. I had been teased by a bunch of the girls from my class, and was hiding out in the school gardens. Unfortunately, those girls found me and began to tease me, pull at my hair, kick me, and other such things. I was at the point of giving in when I heard a cry of 'Stop it!'. I thought it had been a teacher, but it was Sasuke-kun and Naruto. The girls left and they helped me to my feet.
"I was afraid at first because boys had teased me as well, but they smiled and cleaned me up. They… heh… became my best friends. We played together even though we lived on opposite sides of town. They took every chance to they could get to come and see me as I wasn't allowed to leave my house. We were happy and had so much fun… but as all things do eventually, it came to an end. At the end of 6th grade, when I was 12 years old, my parents decided to move from Oto. It… was heartbreaking to leave them behind, but I had to. I could see they were upset but we made a promise that day.
"Sasuke-kun said to me: 'Sakura-chan! We'll see each other again, right Naruto?'. 'Yeah! When we get older we promise to come and find you! We'll be together again!' Naruto had said with such a cheerful smile. And to this day I always keep that in my heart…"
Sakura was leaning out the window with a smile on her face and a tear rolling down her cheek. Ino gently rubbed her back then hugged her. She had already been told this story, but she knew Sakura needed a reminder to keep her faith in herself.
"What will you do now then?" Ino asked softly. Sakura looked up at her.
"Let's go find them."
"That's the spirit! Now c'mon, let's go find the Student Council President and ask him if he knows them." Ino pulled Sakura to her feet grinning.
"Yes, let's go." Sakura headed out of the classroom. The first boy she saw was Kiba with Akamaru at his feet. "Excuse me?"
"Yeah?" Kiba turned to her with a raised eyebrow.
"Where is your Student President?"
"Err… He is… um who was that again…?" Kiba bit his lip thinking. Sakura gave a frown slowly blinking at him.
He doesn't even know his own Student Council President?
"Neji Hyuuga." A boy with dark glasses and short spiky hair answered. He came up next to Kiba and jabbed him in the ribs. "However, he is not here." Sakura gave a sigh and then bowed.
"Thank you… I'm sorry for bothering you then." She turned around, but stopped when the boy said wait. She turned her head back. "Yes?"
"What do you need the SCP for?"
"I was going to ask if he knew two Freshmen."
"He is the SCP of the school, but he is a Sophomore, so it's unlikely he knows them."
"Oh… I see. Thank you." Sakura turned back around and headed out of the building they were in. Ino followed closing behind then patted Sakura's head.
"You're not going to give up, are you Sakura?"
"No… but I'll try again later."
"Aaaw, alright, but don't look so down. Now come on! Let's go enjoy the Matsuri." Ino grabbed Sakura's arm and led her away.
-oO0-o)
"Inoooooooooooooooooo! C'mon this is the fifth time we've gone through this event." Sakura groaned as Ino dragged her into a flower garden.
"But, but, but, but SAKURA. You weren't paying attention the four other times!" Ino gave a sour look then a pink flower caught her eye and she ran over to it leaving Sakura by herself. Sakura, seeing a chance to escape, quickly turned and headed in the opposite direction of Ino. When she finally came to a stop, she found herself surrounded by purple flowers. She sighed and sat down mumbling. She didn't mind flowers, but now she was getting sick of seeing them.
"If Ino dares to drag me through this again," Sakura began to mumble, "I swear I'll punch her in the face!" She punched forward hitting a couple of flowers, which broke off and fell to the ground. Sakura stared at them with a gaping expression that quickly turned to a panic expression.
I didn't mean to break them! What if I get in trouble for this? AAH I need to control my temper! As Sakura continued to scream in her head she failed to notice a shy, long, purple-haired girl appear next to her.
"Are… are you okay…?" The girl asked lightly. Sakura stopped and slowly turned to look at the girl.
"Oh… Hi there. Err, yeah I'm fine." Sakura rubbed the back of her head awkwardly biting her lip that someone had actually seen her panicking.
"Heh. Are you upset that the flowers broke?" The girl asked. Sakura gave a light nod. "Don't be, look." Carefully she picked up the broken flowers and gently placed them into the soft dirt.
Sakura stared then smiled at the girl. "Thanks…" The girl smiled back then began to stand up. "Err, wait! What's your name? Mine's Sakura Haruno. We have the same uniform from Konoha, but I don't think I've seen you around."
"Oh… My name is Hinata Hyuuga. I'm… usually by myself." She knelt back down having a smile on her face.
"Hyuuga… Are you related to Neji Hyuuga by any chance?" Sakura asked stretching her legs out on the ground. Hinata nodded.
"He's my cousin, but I like to think of him as my older brother." Hinata softly touched the flowers in front of her. Sakura observed her quietly. "People… don't like him because he acts too arrogant… But really, he's very gentle and caring." She explained even though no one had asked. Sakura gave a smile. She could see that Hinata wasn't really talking directly to her, but it was nice to hear her talk about someone she adored.
"You love him a lot?" Sakura commented. Hinata turned to her giving a surprised expression. "Heh, I mean as a sibling."
"Oh… yes." Hinata looked down then back up. "You're not going to ridicule me?"
"Eh? Why would I do that?"
"Be-because everyone does…" Hinata bit her lip and began to mess with her fingers.
"Why? Did you do something wrong?" Hinata shook her head. "Then why?"
"My… family. No one likes the Hyuugas! Everyone… thinks we're… spoiled rich children, so… Neji-niisan and I have no friends…" She placed her hands over her face and tears flowed down her cheeks. Sakura's eyes widened greatly before she gripped her hands.
"What a stupid…" Sakura stood up making Hinata look up at her quickly. Sakura reached down and gently brought Hinata to her feet then hugged her. She felt Hinata tense up then relax.
"S…Sakura-san?"
"Let's be friends, Hinata-san."
"Eh?" Hinata seemed confused. Sakura slowly let go and gave her a smile.
"I want to be your friend."
"But… but what about what others…"
"Who cares!" Sakura threw her fist up with a grin. "I'll hit anyone that dares to try to make fun of you or your family!"
"Who's family?" Sakura jumped and turned around to see her best friend.
"The Hyuuga family."
"…You're going to hit them?" Ino gave a confused expression. Sakura face palmed.
"No! I'm going to hit anyone that makes fun of the Hyuuga family."
"Oh. Now that makes more sense." Ino laughed then finally noticed Hinata. "Hi there. Oh, you must be a Hyuuga with those eyes. My names Ino Yamanaka. What's your name?"
"…H…Hinata." Hinata mumbled shyly hiding behind Sakura. Ino stared at her. "Is… there wrong- KYAA!"
Ino glomped Hinata and held her close. "Oh my god she is so cute!" Sakura laughed at the panic expression on Hinata's face.
"It's okay Hinata-san. She just happens to like cute things." Sakura rolled her eyes then cleared her throat. Ino placed Hinata down and took a step back.
"Sorry, my bad. Oh, oh! Can I call you Hinata-chan?" Ino asked with a sparkle in her eye. Hinata slowly gave a nod. "YES! Ooooh, I've always wanted to hug you." And she did hug her again. Sakura laughed and shook her head. A smile and a blush came to Hinata's face making Sakura happy.
-oO0-o)
The first day of the Matsuri ended. Sakura, Ino, and their new found friend Hinata were walking back toward the dorms until Hinata stopped.
"I live outside in my home, Sakura-chan, Ino-chan." By her wish and Ino's demand, Hinata began to use the honorific -chan with them.
Sakura smiled at her and gave a light hug. "We'll see you tomorrow at the gates then?"
"I get here early, are you okay with that?"
Ino gave a look to Sakura then grinned. "Absolutely." Sakura gave a sour expression then nodded to Hinata. Hinata smiled and walked out of the gate. She was greeted by a black, longhaired boy who Sakura assumed to be Neji. Hinata waved to them then walked away. "Aaaaaaw she's such a sweet girl! I don't know why anyone would think she's a spoiled, arrogant brat. Cause she's nothing like that." Ino gave a face then turned and went to the dorms.
Sakura lingered there and stared up at the sky. It was becoming dark, but the setting sun gave off a brilliant orange/blue streak across the sky.
Heh. Sasuke-kun and Naruto's colors. Perhaps that's a sign to continue to hope that I will see them again. Satisfied, Sakura headed into the dorms.
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Early Morning of September 18th, Tuesday.
Naruto stared up at the buildings that loomed in front of him. An expression of awe was on his face. Sasuke mimicked his expression standing right next to him. They had arrived at the city of Suna.
"Welcome to my home." Gaara said pushing the boys forward. Naruto and Sasuke shook out of their admiration for the city. They looked to each other and stopped in place while Gaara continued to try to push them. They turned around and grabbed his head then pushed him back. He blinked at them then tried reaching out.
"Ha! Can't win against two people." Naruto laughed. Gaara frowned and stood up straight crossing his arms.
"This is not fair, Naruto."
"Pssh, who said I ever fight fair?"
"You don't, that's why no one has said so." Sasuke answered even though it was a rhetorical question. Then he let go of Gaara and pushed Naruto over. Naruto fell to his butt and blinked several times then he jumped up to tackle Sasuke, but Minato grabbed him hosting him into the air.
"Now, now boys. Let's be respectful here. We need to take Gaara-kun home. That's at the end of the city, and like Konoha it's pretty far." Minato placed his son down and pointed to a circular building looming in the background. "That is the mayor's residence."
"Right, I got it Dad. Time to go." Naruto smiled placing hands behind his head.
"And keep your voices down. People are still sleeping." The boys nodded to Minato. He grabbed Gaara's luggage and began to walk with the three following after.
It had taken three days to reach Suna, four if they count the day they had stopped. On the trip Naruto, Sasuke, and Gaara had become good friends. Gaara smiled more and played along with their games. The car ride had been full of laughter and much noise.
Naruto grabbed Gaara and pointed to a tall Suna building. "Oh, oh what's that?" Gaara struggled out of Naruto's grip and smiled.
"My school."
"Ooooh. It's big."
"It's a co-ed school and the most popular in Suna. Shikamaru-kun goes there with my two siblings." Gaara walked past with Naruto staring at it. Sasuke kicked Naruto forward making him almost run into Gaara. He snickered then came next to Gaara smirking at a glaring Naruto.
"Gaara. Who's Shikamaru?" Sasuke asked, interested.
"Oh. Shikamaru Nara. I traded places with him." Gaara responded giving a smile.
"…Traded places?" Naruto was clueless at what he meant. Sasuke rolled his eyes and used Naruto's shoulder as an arm rest as they walked. Naruto gave Sasuke a side-ways glare again.
Minato answered. "Naruto, Gaara-kun was an exchange student. Meaning Konoha and Suna each exchanged a student so they could experience the schools in the other city. Gaara-kun volunteered as did Shikamaru-kun."
"…Oh. I get it now."
"Jeez, took you long enough." Sasuke mumbled. Naruto twitched and ignored him looking the other way. "…Idiot." Sasuke let out lightly.
That triggered it. "What did you say?" Naruto stopped making Sasuke stop. Sasuke turned toward him with a smirk.
"Idiot."
"I'm not an idiot! I know the difference between a girl and a boy!" It wasn't a very smart reply and even Naruto realized how stupid it sounded. Sasuke stared at him gaping in amazement. Gaara tried not to laugh and Minato was sighing with a smile. "Err… That's not what I meant to say…"
"I don't know what to say to that." Sasuke chuckled and turned away from Naruto. Naruto hung his head.
"Ah Naruto! C'mon, don't fall behind." His father called after him. Naruto sighed and slowly followed after his father.
His 'depression' didn't last long. As soon as he saw the mayor's office building his eyes grew wide with awe just like when he had entered Suna. He raced up to it with glee on his face and stood under the archway that was before the entrance. Minato rubbed Naruto's head as he past going inside. Sasuke and Gaara looked to each other then grabbed Naruto and began to drag him inside.
Inside was just as fascinating as outside. Naruto looked around to see the structure of the building was just as beautiful as all of Suna. He hopped around looking at one thing after another. Sasuke sighed placing a hand over his face.
"Is… he always like this?" Gaara asked giving Naruto a weird look.
"Every time he finds a new place that fascinates him. Just don't show him a ramen shop or he'll go ballistic." Sasuke went over to Naruto, grabbed him, dragged him over to the chairs, and then made him sit. "Stay!"
"But."
"Stay!"
"…Fine."
"Good boy." Sasuke patted Naruto's head like a dog making Naruto growl. "Bad boy! Don't growl at your master."
"WHAT? SASUKE I AM NOT YOUR DOG!" Naruto got up but Sasuke pushed him back down.
"I'll put a leash on you if you don't settle down." He meant it too. Naruto glared at him then crossed his arms and began to pout. Sasuke sat next to him with a pleased look on his face, and all the while in the background Gaara was laughing at them.
A few minutes later two people raced down the stairs. A tall girl with four blond pigtails, and a boy that was a little bit taller than Naruto with spiky, brown hair. When they saw Gaara they hugged him tightly almost making him fall over. Naruto and Sasuke blinked in surprise at them.
"Gaara!" The girl spoke up. "I'm so glad you're home. Did you have fun? Did you make any friends? Was it what you expected?" She continued to bombard Gaara with questions not letting him get a word in edge-wise. Finally, the brown haired boy placed a hand over her mouth.
"Temari… he can't answer if you don't shut up." He rolled his eyes but then he was pushed over.
"Kankuro, don't you dare tell me to shut up! I can say what I want, as long as I want." She glared at the boy, Kankuro, before looking back at Gaara.
"Temari, Kankuro… I did have fun…" Gaara smiled softly making Temari and Kankuro blink several times. Gaara cast his eyes over to Sasuke and Naruto. "I made two friends: Naruto and Sasuke."
"YO!" Naruto spoke up first giving Temari and Kankuro a salute. "I'm Naruto Namikaze."
"And I'm Sasuke Uchiha." Sasuke bowed then both boys got up coming over.
"Sasuke, Naruto, these two are my older siblings, Temari and Kankuro." Gaara pointed to them in turn. Temari stared at Naruto and Sasuke then leaned in close to them making them lean back.
After a moment she stood up straight. "An idiot and a 'cool' guy." Naruto twitched and crossed his arms and Sasuke raised an eyebrow at her. "Well I suppose they'll do."
Kankuro shook his head at Temari then held his hand out. "Ignore our older sister, she's rude." Naruto shook his hand as did Sasuke. "But what she means is she's glad you're our brother's friend." Kankuro patted Gaara's head with a smile.
"Has a funny way of saying it…" Naruto mumbled. Temari turned and glared at him making Naruto edge back placing his hands up. "Sorry!"
After a few more introductions all five of the children sat down and began to talk. Temari and Kankuro were actually a lot nicer than they looked; they also seemed to adore Gaara very much. When Gaara and Naruto told the story of how they became friends Temari and Kankuro couldn't help themselves and hugged Naruto and Sasuke. They seemed overjoyed that Naruto and Sasuke would go against the entire thought of the school just to become friends with Gaara.
"Hmph. Looks like I have two more reasons to let my son stay in Konoha." The children looked up at the sound of an older man's voice. Standing at the foot of the stairs with Minato was a man that looked very much like an older version of Kankuro.
"Father…"Gaara got up and went up to his father. His father reached down and gently rubbed Gaara's head. Temari and Kankuro followed after pulling Naruto and Sasuke along. Gaara looked at his two new friends then back to his father. "I can stay in Konoha?"
"If that is what you wish." His father gave a small smile. Gaara nodded. "Then you may stay as long as you like. Temari, Kankuro. You can attend Kitsune and Konoha High as well if you wish."
"Eh? Really?" Gaara's siblings shouted at the same time.
"But it will take a week or so to get you registered there." They nodded to their father. "Now if you'll excuse me, Minato and I have things to discuss. Take them back to the house Kankuro, oh and Temari?"
"Yes, Father?"
"Aren't you forgetting something?" The father gave a raise of his eyebrow to his daughter.
She stared blankly at him until her face lit up with alarm. "AH! I left Shikamaru!" Quickly, Temari run up the stairs with Minato and her father following after.
-oO0-o)
"This stone, it is beautiful isn't it?" Gaara avowed holding up clear round stone with white and orange swirls twirling inside of it.
Gaara, Naruto, Sasuke, and Kankuro were all in the Sabaku's home. Gaara was showing Naruto his room, and the things he treasured. Sasuke and Kankuro were elsewhere about the house most likely waiting for Temari to come back.
Naruto leaned forward eyes smiling. "What is it?" He asked eagerly.
"A gift… from my mother." There was a sad look on Gaara's face even though there was a smile. Naruto sat back knowing as Gaara's mother was dead. He stared at Gaara as he twirled the stone around in his fingers.
"Gaara?"
"Yes Naruto?" Gaara glanced at Naruto tilting his head to the side.
"What… was your mother like?" Naruto asked being careful. He didn't want to upset Gaara anymore than he already was. Gaara slowly blinked at Naruto then looked back to the stone.
"She was gentle and always kind. She loved to smile and play with me and my siblings. Sometimes we'd go out into Suna just when the sun was setting and watch the rocks change colors. It was our favorite thing to do; she especially loved to watch me and Kankuro play while Temari fussed with her hair. She always cared for us and I never saw her sad." Gaara leaned back and stared up through the skylight. Naruto curled up with a smile continuing to watch Gaara.
"What's your fondest memory of her?"
"When she and Father took me, Kankuro, and Temari to the ocean. I was 7 years old at that time. It was a stunning sight that cannot be described in words. Being out in the desert makes you appreciate things that don't exist out here." Gaara leaned forward and slowly placed the stone on a pedestal before getting up and brushing himself off. Naruto got up as well and began to stretch. "I think Temari is here. I'd like you to meet Shikamaru if you don't mind?"
Naruto smiled. "Heh, of course I'll meet him!"
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September 23rd, Sunday afternoon.
Sakura led Ino and Hinata through the shopping district. Today was Ino's birthday; she was turning 14 years old and Sakura was treating her out. Sakura stopped at the clothes central and looked left and right before looking to Ino.
"Choose a shop and I'll buy you whatever you want, Ino!" Sakura smiled.
Ino beamed and jumped up and down. "REALLY?"
"Within my budget."
"Yes, of course." Ino smiled with giddiness then looked about the clothing stores. Finally, she picked one and raced into it. Sakura laughed and shook her head.
"Come on Hinata-chan. Let's go after her before she goes to buy out the entire store." Sakura grabbed Hinata's hand and followed after. She looked around the store as they came inside. "Oh great. I've already lost her."
"I'm sure she won't go overboard, Sakura-chan." Hinata smiled gently messing with a dress.
"I'm sure she will." Sakura sighed and leaned against the wall next to Hinata. She finally caught sight of Ino who was picking through many skirts and shirts. Sakura rolled her eyes then they wandered about aimlessly. Eventually, she was looking out the store and observing the people that passed by.
She saw girls from her school and a couple of boys from the Matsuri. A smile came to her face as she thought of the Matsuri then she spaced out. Her mind traveled to the goal she had set in mind; the goal to find Sasuke and Naruto. She didn't have any more luck with the rest of the Matsuri, but then again she was too busy having fun. She began to wonder why she had become so desperate to find them when they could be anywhere in the world, or even worse they could have completely forgotten about her.
Her name was called bringing her from her mind. She sighed giving a shake before turning her head to Ino. Just as she turned her head, though Sasuke and Naruto came into view. They stopped by the store she was at and began to converse. Her focus was on Ino and Hinata who were trying to put a dress on her. When they were finished she turned back around, but Sasuke and Naruto were already out of sight. She blinked slowly feeling as if she had just missed something important. She gave a shrug not thinking of it anymore before going to pay for Ino's things.
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