We were curious and our curiosity was satisfied early at lunch time. Like every day, the elite students had the privileged to be served first. Our plates were waiting at the end of the line; we just had to take it, no need for us to pay. Food like everything else was free. Sometimes I feel bad for my friends that don't get those privileges; even more when I know how hard it is to live all alone like Naruto.
With my plate I split up with Ino. She will sit with her friends from the elite, and I with my neighbourhood's friends. Hinata-chan always keeps a sit for me to sit next to her. She is so shy that it seems sometimes that she don't talk at all. The entire school is aware that she is in love with Naruto; except him. I love eating with them; they make me feel like a normal teenager, not one part of the elite. We don't really talk about my status; we just goof around the school.
When I sit, I hear them talking about going out this Friday. Something big; most of the school will be there. Our own version of homecoming but celebrating… well whatever is worth celebrating; our tradition.
This year, I'm I charge of the beverages, and my brother owes me one. So alcohol !
Really Shikamaru, awesome. This year won't suck after all, says Tenten.
So, who's coming? I asked.
They all looked at me with an amused look. Of course everyone has been invited; well almost everyone. The misfits have been spared of an invitation, but my concern was elsewhere. I wondered if the new students would be talked into the party.
Guys, have you seen the new transferred students?
Well, Naruto started, we had one of them in my math class. The weird one with scars. Can't remember his name.
There were three of them in my first class, mumbled Hinata. Itachi, Hidan, and Kisame.
Oh my god, did I just hear Hinata-chan talk?
At Naruto's comment she turned redder than the walls of the cafeteria. It happens every times Naruto talks to her or when he mentions her name or when she mentions his name. Really cute.
Should we invite the new guys? Asked Shikamaru.
Sure but they don't seem that social, I mean they did not even talked during class. Answered Neji.
Mmm… Sakura, you go ask them. Decided Naruto.
Why me!
Cause your part of the elite; they can't refuse a demand from you. Just this time, us your status for us. You do that and you'll get a favour from us.
I looked at them; they obviously did not want to go and talk to the new guys as much as do. But they were right on this; my status would get us a better chance to get them to come at the party. And I could have an excuse to get to know them better. I imagine the face of Ino when I'll tell her that I have more details on them than her.
The bell rang a few minutes after announcing third period. I walked the hallways with Neji and Hinata-chan; both of them where in my Math class. Arriving in the classroom, we sat as usual in the back. Everyone knew that those places were reserved for us as well as the desk next to me. It was the only thing that could block the view from the window; and I liked looking out, doing every things but maths. Not that I don't like Maths, but the teacher don't motivate me to do anything in class.
But from now the window will not be at sight for a long time. A serious looking guy was sitting at the desk next to mine. Looking tall, dark hair and dark eyes; fixing his hands like the two others I've seen in history.
His name is Itachi, good luck. Whispered Hinata.
Ya, do it now. Said Neji while pushing me toward the said Itachi.
When I arrived next to him, he looked at me with the same cold I've felt before.
Hi, I'm Sakura. Nice to meet you.
…
I looked around; people were sitting at their desk, not caring what we were doing. In the corner of my eyes I saw Hinata-chan and Neji giving me the thumbs up in signs of encouragement.
My friends and most of the school are doing a party tomorrow. We want you to come along; the others transferred can come too. I heard that you all come from the same school so…
We'll think about that, he said.
Well, we are going at the beach. You won't be able to miss us.
The mass of students on the small beach is hard to miss. Last year we were so packed that most of us were in the water. In the cold, we had most of the people sick for a week; but it was worth the fever. This year, the beach will be our own, no one to bother us. Naruto went there for a few days to prepare the place. Plus a park opened soon so we could count on that space to hang out. Itachi did not seem really interested to come or even to talk about the party to his friends. Oh well, I've done my part. I went back to my sit and looked to Neji.
Done my part. The rest depends on him.
The door shut and the teacher started the class. I tried to not look in the direction of the window; in his direction now. I would not want to look like the type of girl than stalk the guys. It is kinda creepy. I concentrated all the class on Maths and now understand why no one here likes this class. If we pay close attention on the class, we can see that even the teacher don't know what he's doing.
I spent the last period wondering around the school. The literature class is not one of my favorite and since I have no one to talk there, I rather spend an hour and half on a bench doing my homework. I know that today was supposed to be the group assignment explanation and the group formation but I decided to not even bother. No one wants to pair up with a chronic "I rather be elsewhere than here"; in the best case scenario I'll be alone for the project. If not, I'll probably be with a misfit or a transferred…