Disclaimer : I do not own Naruto and the characters!

Summary : Life is all about living it right. Sakura stumbled upon troubles in her love life, studies and to find the true meaning of friendship. SasuSakuNeji. AU - School enviroment.

Hello! Thanks for your reviews. I did this chapter on the same day I finished the first chapter, since I have to wait for 3 days until the document thingy is activated... So, I posted this quite early, since Imight be able to update... So, yeah... Thanks again!

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Enjoy! 3 -Ana-


After the bell rang, some students packed their stuff and exit the class straight away and some of them still in the class finishing their works. However, Sakura was staring out of the window and does not seem to notice the class is over. Her finger playing with the pink pencil she is holding. Suddenly, a hand waving in front of her face.

"Hello? Earth to Sakura!" said Ino.

Sakura snapped from her daydreaming. She saw Ino, still waving at her with Sasuke and Naruto behind her. Naruto was grinning widely and holding his laugh while Sasuke was just emotionless.

"Sorry… I was… Thinking. Never mind. You guys go ahead. I'll catch you guys later…"

"Alright! We will wait for you outside, ne Sakura-chan!"

"Okay." Sakura watches her friend's back walking towards the door. She continued packing her stuff. She accidentally slipped her pencil and it rolled until it hits someone's shoe.

"Sorry. I slipped it… I didn't mean to…"

"It meant no harm, Haruno-san." The boy picked up the pencil.

"Eh, Mouri-kun! I am so sorry!" Sakura bowed.

"It's nothing. A small pencil like this could not hurt me." He handed out the pencil to Sakura with a smile.

"Thank you. Have a nice day!" Sakura blushed and went back to her desk.

She zipped her bag and exits the class. A shadow was waiting for her outside the class.

"Sakura." Just listening to the voice made Sakura jolted up.

"Sa-Sasuke-kun! Don't… Don't ever do that again!" Sakura panted.

"Whatever. You know that guy?" Sasuke looked at Mouri.

"You mean Mouri? Yes, no… He is our classmate. How can I not know him? Why?"

"He is Neji's enemy in the basketball team. Let's go, Ino and Naruto is waiting."

Sakura followed Sasuke towards the hallway. The hallway was empty, since most of the students went back early. The only one left was the ones with extra classes and the janitor. Before they reached the door, Sakura urged herself to say something, as she felt uneasy with the silence.

"Sasuke-kun…"

"Yes?"

"Why did you tell me that?"

"Tell you about what?"

"That… About Mouri-kun and Neji-san? You never cared before…" Sakura's voice was echoing since the hallway was empty.

Sasuke stopped walking. He turned around and faces Sakura. Her heart was beating fast and skipped a beat when Sasuke looked at her right into her eyes. Sasuke closed his eyes and sighed. He took out his hands from his pocket and put them onto Sakura's shoulder.

"Don't you say that, every again. I do care for you, as your friend, it's my job."

"But how come you never notice me before?"

"I don't mean it that way. I just don't like your full attention. You and Neji are my friend…"

"Friend? I thought you guys always fight with each other?"

"We are rival, but as well as friends. Like you and Ino. Sakura, I…"

"Oi! We are starving to death here!" Suddenly a voice interrupted. It was Naruto.

Sasuke quickly withdraws his hand and shove it into his pocket. He spun around and walked towards the door. Sakura was left behind blankly. Sasuke took a glance behind and met Sakura's eyes. Sakura blushed furiously and quickly walked towards Ino and the others.

They had their lunch at Isuzu's Lunch. Tenten joined them a few minutes after they arrived, along with Lee. As soon they arrived, Naruto won't stop arguing with Lee. Ino and Tenten had their chitchat while Sasuke was just listening to his MP3. Sakura was staring out of the window again.

She spotted two figures, one with long black hair walking beside a shorthaired figure, who was wiping tears. As soon she saw them, she quickly knew they were the two cousins, Hinata and Neji. She couldn't be happier seeing them. However, one thing that made her nervous. They were heading to Isuzu's Lunch.

"Yeah, Hinata and Neji are here!" said Naruto happily.

Ino, Tenten and Sasuke looked over Sakura who was blushing when Neji's name was spoken. She sunk into her chair, hiding her face with her pink hair.

"Konichiwa, minna." Said a small voice.

"Konichiwa, Hinata-chan." Said Ino.

"Nice to have you here. Come, join us!" said Tenten.

"Sure. Neji-niisan?" Neji reply with a nod. He pulled out a chair beside Tenten and sat there, while Hinata sat beside Naruto.

"What's wrong, Sakura-san?" asked Hinata.

"I'm unwell."

"Order something, Hinata-chan. It's Sakura's treat." Said Ino while grinning.

"What? You said it's your treat!" Sakura jumped out from her chair.

"She looks fine to me," Neji exclaimed. Sakura blushes and took her seat back.

"Nah, just kidding. It's my treat. Neji-san, Hinata-san, go ahead!" Ino said. Hinata looked at the menu.

Sakura didn't dare to look up. She stayed in her position until Ino poked her. Ino grinned at Sakura and was replied with a death glare. After a few minutes, Hinata and Neji ordered something. Sakura felt uneasy and took a little glance at Neji. Much to her surprise, he was looking at her too. She blushed and looked away. Naruto felt uneasy with this silence.

"Ano… So, how is your day, Hinata-chan?"

"Quite sad, Naruto-kun. He was a great shinobi."

"Bah… He reached his age anyway…" Neji pushes his hair locks.

"Neji-niisan! That's not a nice thing to say, especially to your great uncle!"

Neji glared at Hinata for some while. Then there was the silence again. A person with a pink uniform came and put their meals on their table.

"Yeah, live saver! Thanks! Yum, ramen!" said Naruto cheerfully.

"Pfsh… Naruto just can't live without ramen…" Tenten sighed. She looked at Neji's food, then at his face. He returned her gaze.

"What?" He asked.

"No… Nothing. Erm… Nice… Meal you have there…"

"Whatever…" Neji started to eat his food. Tenten blushed and ate her food too.

Sasuke and Sakura finished their food first. Sasuke decided to leave. Sakura pushed her bowl and wiped her lips. She raised one eyebrow at Sasuke.

"Leaving already?"

"Yeah, I have to attend music class in two hours."

"I thought it was cancelled?"

"Cancelled?"

"Well, duh… Don't you remember? The music shop is getting renovated."

"Oh, yeah… But it is boring here, anyway. Maybe I'll go to the music shop… Want to come?" He asked Sakura.

"I thought you'd never ask. Guys, I'll go ahead with Sasuke. So, see you later!" Sakura grabbed her pink sling school bag and followed Sasuke.

Naruto and Ino stared each other and then they look at Neji, who was ignoring Sakura who was leaving. He finished his food and pushed it away. Tenten's heart beating fast. Is he going to go after Sakura?

Suddenly, a phone rings. Everyone searches for his or her hand phones.

"Mine. Continue eating." He said coldly. He looked at his phone.

He received a message! I wonder who was it from… Thought Tenten.

"Guys, I got to go. Thanks Ino for treating today's lunch. Hinata-sama, I'll be going. See you tonight." Neji stood up and left the café.

"Yeah. Ano… Hinata-chan… You have anything to do today?" asked Naruto.

"Wait…" She took out the PDA. "Nope. I'm free this evening."

"Good! Let's go to the arcade!"

"Sure! Loser treats winner ice-cream!" Hinata winked.

"You're on!" Naruto and Hinata raced out from the café.

"I guess, it's me and…" Suddenly, Ino realize she was left alone. Tenten sneaked out before Hinata and Naruto did.

"Me, alone." Ino sighed. She went to the cashier and paid the cash.


AN: Daaa... Theheee... There's no 'meal' here... But a lil girlish blushing stuff... Ask anything about the characters if you wanna know about thier life/background and such, since they are OOC. There is also hints of Naru/Hina and Tenten/Neji. But I'm not sure if this couple will last long. wink Please, R&R! Jya!