Chapter 3
"Speaking in Japanese"
"Speaking in English"
Thoughts
Inner Sakura/Gaara/Sasuke
(A/N Sorry for the boring 1st/2nd chapters guys, but this is where the fun begins!)
Sakura got out a pen and paper as she started writing. English was her first language so she was done in a matter of minutes. When she was done she glanced over at her seatmate Gaara. He wasn't doing anything except glaring down at his desk. What she didn't know was he was actually arguing with his own Inner voice.
Damn this stupid school father sent me to. Stupid uniform, stupid class stupi-
I don't think you think she's stupid
Who?
The Pinkie sitting next to you. I saw the way you looked at her and how she looked at you. She's interested and she's interesting.
Pfft whatever. She's probably another Uchiha fangirl.
There's only one way to find out. Besides, if you get this girl before Uchiha does you'll finally settle the score between you two.
But wouldn't that be like using her? Gaara had second thoughts about his Inner's plan
Well it wouldn't be using her if you actually got her to like you.
Hn. I'll think about it.
Of course you will.
Gaara's inner voice chuckled darkly. Gaara glanced up at the girl next to him to see that she was already looking over at him. He got a closer look at her face as opposed to the first time they caught each other's eyes from across the room. He hated to admit it but she was quite attractive… appearance wise. He didn't really know her.
Her bubble gum hair was wavy and hung around her delicate face. Her large eyes were like emeralds, her nose was gentle and her skin seemed to glow. It's probably just the sunlight. He thought trying to convince himself. His gaze went to her lips. Pouty and shimmering with lip gloss. They were so close he could smell her. She scent was a mix of sunlight, mint and clean, like soap and shampoo.
"Sabaku-san is there are problem?" He saw her lips move but it took a moment for him to register that she had asked him something. The red head shook himself out of his trance.
Damn. What is with this girl?
She's not the one with the problem lover boy.
Is Inner teased. "Shut up!" Gaara hissed.
Sakura was taken aback. What the hell I was just asking a question. "Forget it jerk!" She turned shut her eyes not wanting to look at the rude boy next to her.
Gaara didn't realized he had spoken aloud and mentally kicked himself when Sakura turned away.
You can't get on her bad side now, apologize.
I DO NOT. Apologize to people.
Do it brat. Unless you want her to like the Uchiha instead.
Gaara grimaced at the thought of his rival. Ever since middle school when Sasuke had challenged him to a fight and they tied. Since then they had always been looking for a way to prove who was superior.
"Haruno-san," Gaara addressed the pinkette. Said girl opened her eyes and faced him, quirking a pink brow in annoyance. "What?" her tone was harsh. If it had been anyone else they would have flinched, but Gaara being Gaara he merely blinked. "I apologize for telling you to shut up. I have a headache and I was irritable." He explained. It wasn't a lie, his back and forth in his mind coupled with his sleepless night was taking a toll on him.
Sakura liked the way Gaara spoke, his voice was low and a bit raspy.
"It's alright, I must have over-reacted as well. Do you want an asprin?" She took a small white bottle from her bag and offered him one of the tablets.
"Thanks," he mumbled in gratitude, taking the pill from her and dry swallowing it. "So do you always carry painkillers or am I special?" Gaara inquired. Sakura could swear she saw him smirk but it left his face as fast as it came.
She smiled at him and laughed a bit.
Is that his way of flirting? What a dork.
But he's a sexy dork
Oh be quiet you!
You know I'm right
…maybe
Sakura silenced her inner and replied to Gaara "Maybe you're just lucky to have me around Sabaku-san." She teased
"Just Gaara is fine." The red head said. He didn't like using honorifics, they were too tedious.
"Ah okay… Gaara." She felt herself blush a little. It wasn't every day that a hot guy spoke to her like this.
I like the way she says that. Gaara thought. He liked the way her voice wasn't too high pitched or nasal or squeaky. He shuddered inwardly annoying fangirls with squeaky voices were the worst.
Soon she'll me screaming and moaning out name. His inner spoke
Shut the hell up! Gaara supressed the blush that threatened to cross his face when his inner made him picture the girl in such a manner.
They spent the rest of the period in silence, although it was a comfortable one. Gaara noticed his pounding headache had disappeared and was glad he had spoken to the pinkette. For the asprin that is. Is wasn't like he was beginning to like her. Right?
Unbeknownst to both the red head and the rosette, a certain raven haired boy had set his eyes on the cherry blossom.
Why isn't she squealing and blushing like all the others? Sasuke thought.
She's too busy ogling that freak Sabaku His inner self replied
Grr… that eyebrow-less nuisance
I know a way to finally settle the score.
How?
Just make her like you instead of Gaara. It'll show him that you're twice the man he is. Sasuke's inner goaded him
Hn. Why not? I'll finally show that delinquent who's gonna rule this place.
With his mind made up Sasuke began plotting on how to make his first move.
The bell rang and the students began to file out of the room. Sakura stuffed her notebook she was sketching in into her backpack and slung it over her shoulder. "What class do you have next Gaara?" she asked the boy as he picked up his black backpack.
He simply handed her his time table
1st Semester
1st English - room 303 – Iruka
2nd Science – room 201 – Orochimaru
Lunch
3rd Mathematics – room 225 Ibiki
4th Japanese – room 318 – Jiraya
2nd Semester
1st Art – room 149 – Anko
2nd History - room 257 – Asuma
Lunch
3rd A English – 327 - Kurenai
4th Phys. Ed. – 132 – Gai
Her jade eyes scanned the sheet and Gaara saw her slight pout. "We only have two classes together this semester, English and Japanese." She looked at next semester's time table and brightened "But we have all the same classes next semester! Oh you take advanced English too?" she asked looking surprised at the red head.
Gaara merely shrugged "My guidance counselor practically forced me, along with my dad." He explained. He frowned when mentioning his father.
"Oh, well I guess I'll see you later then," Sakura said. She had to admit she'd miss his presence around her.
"I'll walk you to class." He said quickly surprising the both of them.
"Really? Cool." Sakura smiled warmly at him
"It's on my way anyway,"
She saw the tips of his ears go pink as he turned his back to her and began walking.
"What was that all about?" Ino stood grabbing her purse and walking with Sakura.
"What was what?" Sakura asked
"With you and Gaara." She looked right at Sakura her blue eyes boring into her soul.
"Noting we were just talking." Sakura averted her gaze from her blonde friend and towards the back of Gaara's head
"Talking my ass Sak, I saw you blushing and giggling like the little school girl you are!" se poked Sakura in the ribs with her elbow.
"Ow! Ino," Sakura rolled her eyes.
"Are you coming or what?" Gaara turned and looked at Sakura.
"Oh right, I'll see you later Ino!" She waved and walked up to Gaara and they left the class together.
Ino rolled her eyes. Her first day and she's already hanging out with the baddest boy of them all, I guess they do make a cute couple. Ino thought.