Sorry for the long wait! I returned from my trip, but then I kind of got swept away by school. Exams are now nearing, but I couldn't focus. So, I decided to update. I actually wrote a big chunk of this on the plane, but my laziness stopped me from finishing it. Please forgive me! .

Pairing: SakuraxNeji

Disclaimer: I do not own Naruto or the pickup line.

There must be something wrong with my eyes, I can't take them off you.

It wasn't hard trying to take my eyes off of Lee. It was, if anything, easy; I just didn't look at him, and believe me, that was a very easy task. And don't ask me how I befriended such a strange guy. I really don't remember. Plus, I don't want to remember.

Was he still a distraction despite my lack of attention? Yes, sadly. You don't need my all-seeing eye to make out something bouncing around in the corner of the room. As much as I wanted to pay attention to Yamato-sensei, I couldn't, and I was relieved that I wasn't the only one. Everyone else was having trouble focusing on the (boring) teacher at the front too. Everyone but that Haruno girl.

She was currently sitting behind Lee's desk. Big mistake. She would regret it for the rest of the year. Since I'm beside Lee (big mistake too and I regret it already), that would make her diagonal to me. It wasn't the best angle to observe the so-called prodigy, but then again, I don't need to turn all the way around to see what she's doing.

I wasn't in her class last year, but from what Lee has told me, Haruno Sakura really deserved that leap from her senior middle school year to her freshman high school year. She was constantly at the top of her class, just like me. In many ways, we were alike, but I would never admit that out loud.

She was reserved and gentle, yet strong. Her actions told him the former, and the huge amount of books she constantly carried around with her told him the latter. How could someone with such delicate, pale features hold so much strength? It may be a stereotype, but it would be a scientific one. After all, it wasn't everyday that you see a presumably weak girl turn out strong.

Maybe she was just an exception. Maybe she was just special.

Whenever Yamato-sensei asks a question, my hand would be the only one that shoots up immediately. Even Haruno doesn't do that, but I imagine her having the answer written in her notebook already. That was another thing: her pen never stops. Even when the teacher isn't talking, she would still be writing.

At one point, I slid my chair back and stood up. It was "come ask Yamato-chaaannn questions time," which was for kids who needed extra help. (It was Yamato-sensei himself who gave this session that name.) It was only the first day, but something told me that this year would be weird...and I had Gai-sensei last year. You would think no one compares to him when it comes to strangeness, but no. Just, no. Ah, I can still remember how jealous Lee was of me, since he had Kakashi-sensei along with Haruno.

I casually turned around to face her.

We were amongst the few who had no intention of ever going up to Yamato-sensei to ask questions. Haruno and I were smart, but the other five kids just wanted to fail. Despite his chilled attitude, Yamato-sensei was a pretty tough teacher. Passing this guy's course wouldn't be a walk in the park...for most people.

I don't say anything as I sit in Lee's spot. He was trying to catch up for what he had missed while he was skipping in joy earlier, so I figured his seat would be free for a while. Besides, what's his might as well be mine.

I remained quiet as I peered down onto her notebook and immediately, I was amazed. Her handwriting was by far the neatest I've ever seen, excluding my own of course. From afar, it looked as though she was scribbling rapidly, but from up close, it looked like she really took her time with it.

Then, it clicked. It wasn't that she was jotting more notes than necessary; she was just catching up. And by the amount of words she has on the page, I could tell that she still has a long way to go.

She looked up just then, big round eyes searching for the chalkboard. Her lips lowered into a frown as she saw that I was in the way. She simply sighed, but it seemed empty. It was just your average sigh. Her head shot to the right and I unconsciously moved to the opposite side, out of her way. Her eyes met mine then, emerald clashing with a pearly white. Nodding in thanks, she continued writing.

It had never hit me before that she was a slow writer. He figured all smart people wrote quickly, because you know, that was a smart thing to do. You save time, but the words still have to be legible. A hard task to master, but I've got it under control.

I have to admit though...it's kind of attractive. I don't know why, but every single piece of information I discover about her lures me in even more. It's as though I enjoy learning about her, just like how I enjoy learning martial arts.

Without knowing it, I had my notes in my hand and I was putting it on her desk. She looked up, her innocent green pools questioning my actions.

"My notes. Use them. Probably more convenient than looking at the board all the time." It's a big strain to the neck, believe me. When you write at the speed of an airplane like me, your neck shoots up at the speed of one too.

She looked at me, eyes scanning mine for any hidden motive. Well, too bad, I got none.

"Thanks," she smiled slightly. I knew she wasn't the type to get shy, but I could see a faint blush on her cheeks. I know it doesn't mean much, just a blush of gratitude maybe, but it was kind of c-...cute. Damnit, now I sound like Hinata.

I continued to stare at her and she did the same back. Not long after, she turned back to her work. Her head dipped and she faced her notebook. From this angle, her eyes appear to be gently laid shut as if she was tired from the day's work. For a girl like her, it may be. Perhaps all the advanced work was finally taking its toll on her. Or maybe her unfeminine strength was weighing her muscles down.

"Something wrong?"

I hadn't realized that I was still staring, and if I were another boy at my age, I would be embarrassed and turn away, or scoff at her and make an awfully mean comment. Luckily, for both of us, I'm not another boy. I'm me. And Hyuuga Neji does none of that. That's right. I tell the truth instead.

"There must be something wrong with my eyes; I can't take them off of you."

Because that was the truth. I didn't know why I couldn't take my eyes off of her. It could've been her unique features, her intelligence, or just the fact that she didn't bow at my feet and lick my shoes, like what all the other girls would do.

She stared at me for long, awkward seconds, but I stared back with just as much indifference. If she thought I would back down from a little staring contest, she would be mistaken.

"Well, I think you're missing your pupils. It's all white. Maybe you should go see a doctor," she commented, slight concern audible in her tone.

It was so unexpected, I nearly fell off of Lee's chair. And I was so stunned that I hadn't seen or heard Lee stomping up behind me. It was already too late when he pushed me off and reclaimed his chair, eyes ogling at the clueless rosette.

I should have fell off by myself instead. It wouldn't have hurt as much.

But then again, nothing would hurt more than Haruno's reply just now.

Thanks for reading! Looking forward to reviews!

Responses to account-less reviews up until this point:

Dear mary: I haven't decided whether Sakura will even end up with anyone yet, but I might make a poll on it later on. ^^ Thanks for reading and reviewing!

Dear Cherryvampire: Thank you so much! Hohoho, you know me too well. I was already planning to make it NejiSaku. At the end of most chapters, I'll feature other characters who will be the star of the next chapter. Haha, I originally placed it under SakuSasu 'cause he was the first character to be introduced (not including Sakura), but I've changed it now. It is still undecided whether she should end up with anyone, but I'll probably make a poll on it later on. Haha, how can I make a SakuHarem without including the Akatsuki? Don't worry, they're already part of my plan! ;) Don't worry! I love favours! It makes me feel needed. *desperate* LOL Thanks for reading and reviewing!

Dear Guest 1: Thank you! I love Sakura like that too! ^^ And when all the guys are interested in her... Kyaaa! Fangirling! LOL. Thanks for reading and reviewing!

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Dear asdf: Thank you for your suggestion! I've updated all the previous chapters with pairings too! Thanks for your opinion! And thanks for reading and reviewing!