Disclaimer: I do not own Naruto or any of the characters. All credit goes to Kate Brian and Masashi Kishimoto.
Sakura's Guide to the Hatake Boys
Chapter.3 School, Classes, and Boys
"So, this is your school?" Sakura asked as she stepped out of Naruto's car. She really didn't like the fact that she had no choice but to ride in the car with Naruto, Shikamaru and Sasuke. But it was raining, in September, and Anko didn't really leave her much of a choice anyway. It was either this, or ride with Itachi on his way to his friend's house... And she didn't want to think about how that would work out.
"Yeah, believe it!" Naruto shouted excitedly.
"Shut up, idiot." Sasuke hissed as he smacked the blond over the head in annoyance. "Why are you always so loud?"
Naruto grumbled and rubbed his head as he glared at his brother.
"Wow..." Sakura said under her breath.
Shikamaru chuckled. "I can see you're impressed."
The rosette nodded her head and looked over at the teen. "You think? This place is amazing... My school was never like this. Even the uniforms are amazing."
Naruto nodded his head and then suddenly remembered. "Oh, yeah! Mom wanted me to hand you this. Here this is the check for your uniform. Just take it to the front office and hand it to Shizune and she'll most likely have it in stock for ya." He said with a wink. "Can't wait to see you in it." With a wolfish grin he stepped out of the car before Sasuke or Shikamaru could try to hit him.
Sasuke shook his head and muttered something under his breath as he also stepped out of the car, slamming the door as he walked away.
Shikamaru sighed and motioned for her to open her door. "Sorry, I have to get out on your side. The door will only open from the outside and Sasuke forgot to open it." He said as he scooted over while she opened the door and stepped out. "This thing is a piece of junk."
"Hey! I heard that! Don't diss my ride man, that's not cool!" Naruto shouted loudly.
Sakura couldn't even bother to pay attention. She was too transfixed on the building in front of her.
The place looked incredible. It was an enormous, sprawling redbrick structure with an actual clock tower at the front corner. Huge, shady trees lined the pathways leading up the main entrance and surrounded the grounds. Dozens of gleaming windows looked out over a babbling brook that ran along the back of the quad. The grass had been clipped so recently it could have been AstroTurf, and a huge banner was strung at the top of bleachers reading: "Konoha High: Home of the Ninjas"
Everywhere Sakura looked, fresh-faced girls in uniforms too short to be in the rules squealed and hugged each other, gushing over their summer memories. A bunch of guys in dark green and black uniforms similar to the boys' loitered on the steps in front of the double doors, checking out the "scenery." They didn't even let what little bit of rain that was left daunt their day.
"Well," Shikamaru sighed and scratched the back of his head as girls started to squeal as they passed by him. "How troublesome."
Sakura arched a brow. "You seem quite popular with the ladies." She laughed behind her hand at his disgruntled look.
"Come on," Shikamaru said in annoyance at the continuous squeals from the girls around him. "Let's go get Naruto and Sasuke and we'll show you where the office is."
"Thanks," Sakura said.
"You didn't think we were gonna desert you, did ya?" Naruto asked jumping from out of nowhere and wrapping an arm around Sakura's shoulders.
Sasuke came over on her other side, slapping Naruto away. "Dobe, do you want Sakura to die on her first day? What if you-know-who pops up?"
Sakura noticed the curious stares of more than a few girls as she walked up the front steps between Sasuke and Naruto with Shikamaru heading to open the door. She was quite curious about who this person Sasuke was talking about, but didn't complain when Naruto removed his arm. The smell of ramen was getting a little overpowering.
"Hey! Bushy-Brow!" Naruto called the second they walked into the cozy, trophy-cased packed lobby. "Wait up! Come on Shikamaru!" Sasuke and Sakura paused. "Sorry, guys. We gotta do something." Naruto told them, dragging a lazy Shikamaru behind. "Catch ya later! Have a nice day, Sakura-chan!" He called back with a boisterous wave.
Naruto and Shikamaru bounded down a few steps to catch up with his friends. Sakura watched as they reached them.
`So much for having backup. That blond sure is ADD... tsk!' Inner-Sakura snapped irritably.
"Hn," Sasuke grunted, shocking Sakura out of her thoughts. "Don't just stand there looking lost. Come on, the sooner I get to leave you, the better." He muttered in disdain as he walked down the halls. Shouts of excitement and shock followed behind them as they walked down the hall side-by-side.
Sakura looked around at all the jealous looks coming from the girls. "You and your brothers must be very popular... I've been getting dark looks since I've stepped out of the car."
Sasuke rolled his eyes, nodding in the direction of a guy that waved. "Well, obviously... Unfortunately."
Sakura arched a brow. "You don't seem so excited."
Sasuke scoffed and looked at her like she was dumb. "Am I ever?" He smirked and continued forward greeting his friends and glaring at the girls who tried to touch him.
"Well, this is it," Sasuke said, pausing outside a thick wooden door marked "Main Office." "Don't let old Tsunade intimidate you. She's just a sour drunk."
"Wait," Sakura said in surprise. "Tsunade? She's the principal?"
"Hn," Sasuke grunted, face showing no emotion whatsoever, lazily backing away. He gave her a "duh" look like it was obvious. "If you see Kiba in there, tell him to come meet me by my locker before class." And with that he walked away without looking back.
`What a jerk!' Inner-Sakura pouted. `How can someone so hot, be so mean?'
Once Sasuke was gone, Sakura stood in the hallway for a moment, taking it all in. A girl with odd styled red hair bumped into Sakura, shooting her a evil sneer as she went by. "Watch where you're going, whore," the red head snapped. She had black rimmed glasses and the tightest uniform she had ever seen on someone. Her friends didn't look so good either. `Do they seriously think they look good looking like that?`
Sakura regained her balance and looked in the direction the red head had walked to. She glared and clucked her tongue in annoyance
`What a bunch of sluts!' Inner-Sakura screeched loudly, waving her fist in the air and cursing at those trashy girls.
Sakura turned on her heel and walked into the office, and sure enough there was Kiba sitting on one of the chairs, looking as unfazed as ever. He looked up noticing another presence in the room. And scowled when he saw it was her.
"What, you finally gonna admit your undying love for me?" Kiba smirked, licking his canines lecherously.
"As if dog breath!" Inner-Sakura screeched out, gaining rein of Sakura's body. Kiba looked shocked and Sakura finally came back to her senses. "Sasuke wanted me to tell you if I saw you, to meet him by his locker before class starts," she stated, crossing her arms and looking annoyed. She blew the hair out of her eyes and tried to look anywhere but at the shorty sitting a few feet away from her.
Kiba looked confused at her immediate change of attitude.
`What the heck is this guy's problem? If this is about me taking his room, he is such a girl!'
`Yeah! . . . Awwww look a puppy! Kyaa!' Sakura sighed at her inner's randomness. It seems Kiba decided to bring Akamaru along to school. How charming.
"Whatever," he stated, waving his hand in an uncaring manner.
Sakura balled her fists and rolled her eyes. `Let's kick that little mutt's butt, we can take him! CHA!'
"Haruno Sakura, the principal will see you now," Shizune said. "Follow me please." She said with a kind smile. "Tsunade-sama has your uniform so you can just hand her the check."
Sakura nodded her head and followed her into a lightly lit room with a big mahogany desk, and a busty blond woman sitting in a big black leather swivel chair. So much for not being intimidated. Sakura gulped, feeling extremely self conscious. She knew that Tsunade was supposed to be her medical trainer, but she didn't think that she was also the principal.
"Tsunade, she's the head medic here and had decided to become the principal of this school after her old teacher had passed away." Shizune said with a reassuring smile, motioning her to the seat sitting on the other side of Tsunade's desk.
"Ah, you must be Sakura," Tsunade said. "Welcome to Konoha High. I've heard a lot about you from Kakashi. I'm sure you already know I'm Naruto's godmother. Sadly." She smirked.
Sakura laughed and nodded. "Yes, but he failed to mention you were also the principal." She said nervously.
Tsunade chuckled and leaned back in her seat comfortably. "He always forgets the important things." She smiled and leaned forward reaching down and bringing a bag to sit atop the desk. "Your uniform is here, along with your medical coat and bag." She reached into a drawer and brought a piece of paper. "And here is your schedule. If you need anything, just let me know. I'll see you later this afternoon."
Sakura smiled thankfully, more relaxed. "Thanks Shishou. I'll see you!"
`I hate this stupid school!' Sakura thought miserably as she made her way through the tables with her tray in hand and trying her best not to look completely lost. She was definitely not going to sit at the popular tables, no matter how much Naruto was waving for her to join. That stupid red headed whore was there and glaring daggers at her. She had already seen enough of that girl today and she wasn't about to willingly spend time with her.
Sakura paused near the door and looked around. A few girls had introduced themselves that morning, but no one had made enough conversation to merit crashing their lunch table. She looked around again, either the tables were full or the people sitting at them didn't look too welcoming... Well, in Sakura's opinion. She shrugged and sighed, deciding it best to just make her way outside to the courtyard. She remembered there being benches out there.
Sakura looked at the many flavored buns and the nice iced-coffee that she had bought from the lunch line as she made her way to the doors. She backed through the courtyard door and dropped down at the first empty bench. Shoulders slumped, brain tired, Sakura slowly unwrapped her first bun. All she had to do was get through a couple more classes and then she would be in her favorite class. Med, where she really belonged.
She swallowed hard. Today was a mess. She was not going to think about her parents, knowing what they'd say if she were to tell them what she had been through so far. They'd immediately get her back on a plane and straight into their arms. There was no way that she could let that happen. She just had to get used to it, just as the Hatake's and Konoha High had to get use to her. There were a couple more hours to go through and she couldn't be wallowing in self pity now.
The door behind her squeaked open and Gaara walked out, holding his tray in one hand and a small book in the other. He looked up and noticed Sakura, then stopped and stared. For a split second neither of them moved. Suddenly feeling vulnerable under Gaara's piercing gaze Sakura shyly lifted her hand and did a peace sign with her fingers. Gaara just stared at her motionless and silent.
`At least that's one thing they all have in common.'
`Yeah, they'd make great cops. All they have to do is stare you down!'
`You're getting good with that sarcasm of yours.' Sakura thought, blowing her fringe out of her eyes.
`Thanks, I've been practicing.'
"Hey Gaara," Sakura said finally. "You wanna join me?"
Gaara nodded his head and sat down across from Sakura. She lifted an eyebrow as he stared at her waiting for something.
"Um. . .is there something you need?" Sakura asked.
"You look like you've had a bad day." He replied back with a shrug, breaking into his bento box carefully, then set everything around him neatly.
"Oh," she said looking embarrassed. "Is it that obvious?" She asked pitifully.
Gaara nodded his head and lifted his book and started reading it again. Sakura read the title; How to Kill a Mocking-Brother.
`They have a book like that?' Inner-Sakura asked surprised.
`That's not important! What's he even doing reading that?'
To: _2341uwho
From: WinONdFlyuwho
Subject: Boy Guide
My, that's quite a list. Are they really like that? I mean, you've met my brothers and they are pretty bad. But that's just scary. I'm sorry my friend. Good luck! Keep me updated. Love ya~ :D
Winry 3
A/N: Yay, another chapter. So happy. Still using Cousin's computer. Hopefully I can get more chapters out soon. I give thanks to my awesome beta who has to deal with all my on and offs. You're awesome!