Tell me why you're lookin' so confused
When I'm the one who didn't know the truth

- Leave (Get Out), JoJo

Three

Silence surrounded the classroom as students were silently copying down the assigned pages from a textbook. Naruto's eyes wandered and drifted towards to clock on the wall. Already it was the first day of school and he wanted out. Really this just wasn't cut out for him. But in a few minutes he knew that the bell would ring.

Smirking he looked over a few desks behind him and spotted a head of pink hair. His smirk disappeared and he frowned. It was unusual for Sakura to take her break with Sasuke so lightly. Maybe this time she really did want to end it for good. That thought brought a slight smile on his face. It was about time she realized that the raven haired bastard wasn't good enough for her. No one was, except maybe himself?

Naruto snickered at that thought. Him and Sakura, there was no chance. Sure he had liked her during their sophomore year and he was pretty sure he still did. Every time she would pass by, his heart would just beat a little faster and every time she caught him with a joint it made him want to quit just a little more just to make her happy.

People had thought he and Ino were an item just because they would hook up. But really it was just a friend's with perks thing. It helped especially when he felt extremely horny and didn't want to handle it himself. What he felt for Ino was nothing but lust. That was it. Nothing more.

Right then the bell rang along with a PA announcement calling all seniors to the auditorium. Getting up, he nodded his blonde head towards Sakura motioning for her to join him as they both walked down to the assembly. "Hey." he smiled as he draped a lazy arm around her shoulders. Leaning over he pecked her on the cheek which she giggled at and tried to fend off. "You actually smell nice for a change." Sakura teased. Her green eyes scanned his body, black and orange Billabong hoodie and True Religion dark wash jeans. She smirked guessing that he was trying a new look other than what he usually wore which were mostly polo's and dress shirts.

"You wound me with your insults." Naruto laughed as he brought his free hand over his chest pretending to be hurt. A light punch in the stomach made him break his hold from the girl as he chuckled. "Alright, chill there. No need to get violent." The coral haired girl rolled her eyes and picked up her pace. "Hey wait up! You mad?" he called after her.

A smile broke out across her face as she turned to her best friend. "Yes, as a matter a fact I am Mr. Uzumaki." Her tone was teasing and he could tell that she was in a playful mood. This was a complete change. He was sure now that she had fully gotten over Sasuke. "Race you there." Naruto grinned as he began to take off.

Ino thought she had arrived first at the auditorium but she realized soon after that she hadn't once she spotted Sasuke sitting alone near the back. Giving a coy smile she walked herself up to him and sat herself right next to the Uchiha. He looked over and his onyx eyes scanned her up and down. Short destroyed denim mini-skirt and a white halter. Nice. His eyes trailed from her long lean legs to her chest and then her face. A flirtatious smile was present.

"Hello there Sasuke. It's been a long time no?" Sasuke chuckled as Ino put a hand on his leg. It didn't matter anymore now that he was single. He could do whatever he wanted now that he wasn't attached to anyone. Well it's not like that had ever stopped him in the first place. But kissing your ex-girlfriend's best friend was really way beyond just hooking up with random girls. However…Uchiha Sasuke loved forbidden fruit.

"We saw each other last night Ino." The blonde haired girl faked a look of not knowing what he was talking about. That's right, they had seen each other. Well it was a brief meeting anyways. She had told him about the party that she and Sakura werehaving at the end of the week. She would've emailed the boy but really, he hardly ever checked it. "Well then, I guess we don't see each other enough." she winked.

Sasuke covered his hand on hers, watching her facial expression. The smirk on her face grew more but it faltered when she realized that he was in fact actually removing hers. As if on cue, Naruto blundered into the blonde haired girl. Both Ino and Sasuke watched as Naruto turned to face the now growing crowd. Suddenly a blur of pink appeared and ran itself into the blue eyed boy.

Sakura seemed unfazed that Sasuke was sitting about a metre away from where she was standing and staring right at her. They watched as the girl pressed herself against the blonde boy and noted how he had blushed a bit as Sakura hit him slightly in the arm faking her anger about how he cheated. Ino glanced at Sasuke. His eyes flashed with what looked like anger as he watched Naruto and Sakura interact.

Scowling a bit Ino had a feeling that Sasuke had some feelings for Sakura even though he may not admit it. She hoped that this was just nothing and that she was seeing things. There was no way Sasuke had ever liked, or even loved, Sakura. She was sure of it.

Well someone sure wants to convince them self good.

"Sorry about that you guys." Naruto panted as he took a seat next to Sasuke. His cerulean eyes sparkled and winked at Sakura. "By the way Naruto, mind if we go out back later on?" Ino ground out with obvious annoyance laced in her words. Naruto nodded with a grin knowing that she wanted a smoke, but his smile faltered as his eyes caught Sakura's disapproving look.

A hush of silence spread across the room as the headmaster walked onto the stage. An air of authority filled the auditorium as she cleared her throat to speak. "As you all know, this is your last year. The rules are still applied the same and there will not be any exceptions unless stated otherwise." The students had heard this speech ever since they started at the school. About half of them had ignored and blocked out the headmasters voice. "This is your last year and this year will have the biggest impact on – "

The large oak doors burst open. A petite girl was standing in the middle of the opening. Her pale eyes and skin contrasted with the dark walls and flooring of the room. Whispers and gossip began to fill the once quiet auditorium.

"She's back…"

Beta: Anna
Date Completed: 04/08/07
Notes: School has started so I might not update until a long while after.
Disclaimer: I don't own Naruto.

Rachel