Sakura Petals

Disclaimer: I do not own Naruto.

A/N: I am updating really quickly! I just update the fanfic and then type down another chapter and then I'm done with it on the same day! I might upload two chapters in one day. Maybe if I'm in the mood.

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Chapter 3

Intense Training

Sakura came in the dojo the next day, after school. Kakashi was there early unlike first period where he was always late.

"Sakura, I signed up for a tournament for a girl's kendo team. We need five players and you're in it. The tournament's next week so you have to practice hard." He informed.

Sakura nodded and got changed. The training became stricter and it became a bit hard for her. She practised her swings and her footwork. She even sparred once. Sakura sat in the corner and took off her head gear. Her rosy shoulder length hair spread across her face. Kakashi dismissed them. Sakura got changed once more and headed outside. It was sunset already but she didn't usually come home that late.

She walked outside the gates. She then felt a presence that someone was behind her. She didn't look back but she knew it was just Sasuke, coming home from sccer practice.

Sasuke's P.O.V.

'Wow, she's not a fangirl of yours. She doesn't squeal, scream, shout or panic when she's around you.'

'Anyway, why she heading towards my house. Maybe she is a fangirl and she doesn't even turn around to see who's walking behind her.'

'Maybe her house is this way too.'

'Plus, why is she going home this late?'

'I heard that she made it into the kendo club and Naruto called because the girls were having a tournament. Why can't you give her a chance to be your friend? She looks nice plus Naruto looks like he wants her to be his friend. This is a good opportunity!'

'Whatever.'

Normal P.O.V.

Sakura then headed towards her house and unlocked the door. She did her normal routine as usual again. She sat under the cherry blossom tree and scribbled the words down.

'Okaa-san, Otou-san and Onii-san in heaven,

We're having a girls' tournament next week so I have been given more training than usual. I still feel happy though. I'm making friends with Naruto and Hinata. I just hope the rest of them can accept me. Time running short again so I must go.'

She stopped writing and closed the diary. She ran upstairs to do her homework and then train again. She really wanted to win the tournament and make it to the nationals.

The next day came and the sky became murky. Sakura brought her umbrella just encase it would rain. She met Naruto again and it seemed like they were friends.

The school ended again. Sakura ran to the dojo for more training. She got changed into her dogi and came out as fast as she could to get the training done and over with. She practised on her swings again and it suddenly began to rain. Sakura gazed out of the window. She loved the rain but she didn't know why. She practised happily as the rain patted on the transparent window. Training ended early since they did very well. Sakura got changed and took out her umbrella. She knew it would be in good use.

She walked out of the gates and Sasuke ran past her. He didn't have an umbrella so he was rushing.

"Do you want to share my umbrella?" Sakura called before he went away.

He just ignored her and kept on running. Sakura was always used to this kind of stuff since not a lot of people liked her. She just carried on walking as if nothing happened at all.

She entered the house and did her normal routine. Since it was raining, she couldn't go outside. She went to door inside her room and stepped in the dark small room. She lit up a few candles to get some light. The room illuminated with the candlelight. She sat, leaning on the wall beside a stand of a picture that had their family picture. Sakura started to scribble down some words.

'I met Uchiha Sasuke after school. It was raining so I tried lending my umbrella but he just ignored me. I am sick and tired of being unloved and ignored by people. I will still try my best to make new friends unlike last time. Once my birthday will pass, I will try to get a job do Tsunade-sama doesn't need to pay for my bills. I will try my very best in doing these things. Please cheer me on.'

Sakura then stood up and opened the curtains and window. The wind blew bringing a bit of rain inside. She shut the window but at least the message was sent. She took her diary and blew out the candles. She did her normal things after that.

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A/N: Sorry for the short chapter but that was all I could think of. Reviews are much appreciated. Merry Christmas everyone!