Title: In My Arms Again
Author: Anaielle
Disclaimer: Anaielle-hime does not own Naruto. It is the rightful property of Masashi Kishimoto-sensei.
Summary: Sasuke broke up with Sakura so he could be with a girl he found perfect for him. Sakura left for another school but it wasn't long since Sasuke entered that same school and he then found her simply irresistible. He is getting her back whatever it takes.
Warning: AU, Slight OOCness. Mild to moderate Karin bashing-I think.
Chapter 2: The School Tour
"Please leave the room immediately and proceed to the dormitory," said Sakura as the students one by one stood up and prepared to leave the room. "Check your rooms first and then we will assemble at the dormitory lobby at exactly 10:00. See yah!"
"Do we really need to go too Sakura-chan?"
"Kentaro-kun we have too." More of their classmates approached Sakura while Sasuke and the others left for the dorm. They huddled close together and Sakura talked in an almost whispering way. "We are still basically freshmen and besides the sempais told us to visit them when we get back from vacation. They have something for us."
"Ne, Sakura-chan! You'll be the only one who'll have gifts from the sempais. They pamper you like you're their little sister."
"That's not true."
"Yes it is Sakura-chan!"
"'Coz your nice," said Kentaro.
"Pretty," added Aika.
"And smart and well, everything that goes in between," finished Ayesha. "I know you won't notice that since we are treating you the same."
And then all of them shouted, "Sakura-chan is our little sister! We'll give our gifts later."
"That's so sweet of you guys." Sakura smiled. "I have gifts for everyone too. I'll give it later too and besides we have to celebrate, right? Let's go to our dorm first!"
"Yeah!"
They were batch 2007 of Konoha High- Special Middle School Division. They were the top students of the country. They, who breathe, to study and garner more knowledge. They, who train to be good at all fields. They, who are busy to even indulge into the complicated twists and turns of a romantic relationship- that is what most of the people believe but the reason why their love lives almost cease to exist was because it was either they were betrothed or they had someone special already. The main point here is because they all are almost similar- admit it, they're bookworms with an attitude- they grew close to each other. Fight one and face everyone. And that's not the end of it. The sempais they were talking about a while ago were students who graduated from Konoha High- Special Middle School Division.
At the other side of the school was another group. They were the elite of Fire Middle School, the best middle school in the country- KHSMSD is unknown to many and it doesn't really follow a middle school program.
"How dare she order us!"
But nobody even commented on what Karin said.
"Hinata-chan, how come Sakura-chan seems to know that your in the same school and class too?" asked Naruto.
Now, this caught the attention of everybody.
"Naruto-kun she really knows that we'll be classmates ever since I got the acceptance letter."
"But how did she know?" Naruto's denseness and stupidity made the others try to stifle their laughter except Hinata who patiently explained to her boyfriend, "Sakura-chan and I have constant communication since the day she left Fire Middle School."
"You did? How come you never told us?" asked Neji.
"You didn't ask me and besides Sakura-chan made me promise not to tell you."
"Oh."
"Let's just stop talking about that bitch. She doesn't deserve the attention." Karin latched onto Sasuke's arms. "Come on Sasuke-kun let us see our rooms."
"Hn."
All freshmen except for KHSMDS graduates arrived early this morning without the chance of even seeing the dormitory they are going to stay but their things have already been shipped here since last week.
Upon the group's arrival to the dormitory, they were immediately handed with their room keys.
"So the boy's rooms are on the right wing while ours is on the left."
"What? Were separated from the boys? I can't believe this," complained Karin. "Sasuke-kun, can you do something about this?"
With that statement, these were the thoughts of other dormers.
'Eeew! A flirt!'
'What a bitch!'
'Ooh a slut!'
"Aa."
The group then headed first on the girl's place.
"OMG! This is so beautiful!"
The rooms in the dormitory were for 2 persons to share. Hinata and Tenten were in room 307, Karin and Ino on room 309, Sasuke and Naruto in room 304, Neji and Shikamaru in room 302. Each bedroom has 2 beds, 2 study tables, 2 closets and cabinets and an aircon.
"Our things are already in place," said Ino.
"We have to get down to the lobby," reminded Neji. "It's 9:45 already."
"Right. Let's just decorate our rooms when we get back here later."
"Troublesome."
When the group reached the lobby, most of the freshmen were there already.
"Hey guys! Let's approach our new classmates," called Kentaro as he tugged the rest to Sasuke's group.
"Ohayo Gozaimasu!" greeted Aika. "You guys are in the same class as we are, right?"
"Hai!" answered Naruto and Ino cheerfully while the rest just gave a nod.
"By the way I am Ogawa Aika and the idiot beside me is Suichi Kentaro." Kentaro pouted while the others laughed. "The pretty girl beside him is Ayesha Mallory. She's half British."
"I'm not that pretty but yeah I'm half brit," said Ayesha, which earned her a boink from Aika. "The girl in pigtails is Hitatsu Kanami while the guy beside her is her twin, Zeami.
"Hi!"
"Continuing our introduction, the 5 guys eating beside Zeami are Ohira Shigeru, Mori Hanzo, Ikeda Ichiro, Sato Takeo and Miki Reizei." The boys grinned and it made Ino and Tenten blush. "And the girls who are drinking milkshake beside those guys are Fukuda Yoko, Akatsu Michiko, Hata Mikan and Kishi Saimei."
"And for the finale, I know you've met her earlier this morning. Just let me introduce her again. Our very own class president, Haruno Sakura" said Kentaro. "Oi Sakura-chan!"
"Sakura-chan is spacing out again!"
"Reizei's right! Will somebody please knock Saku-chan out of her reverie?" asked Saimei as Hanzo approached Sakura and pinched her nose.
"Ow! Hey! Hanzo why are you pinching me?"
"Sakura-chan were introducing you to our new classmates and you were spacing out," explained Zeami.
"Gomen. I forgot to tell you a while ago that these guys were my classmates back in middle school." Sakura bowed. "Hi guys! Nice seeing you again."
"Sakura-chan! Is that really you?" asked Naruto.
"Hmm? Well, let me see," said Sakura. "Pink hair. Check. Wide forehead. Check. Green eyes. Check. Yeah I'm definitely Haruno Sakura. Just joking. I'm sure this guys would want to know your names."
"Huh? Oh right! I'm Uzumaki Naruto. I'm going to be the top student in this school."
Sasuke and the gang just ignored him while the others that included Sakura just smiled at blonde's antics.
"And this very very pretty girl beside me is my girlfriend Hyuuga Hinata."
"Kawaii!!"
"A-ano… Ni-nice to me-meet you."
"The long-haired guy beside him is his cousin Neji. His a cold-hearted jerk who loves conditioning his hair."
Neji whacked Naruto on the head that rendered him unconscious for the time being. Giggles were heard this time.
"Since the baka here is unconscious, I'll continue. The girl in buns is Tenten. She is Neji's girlfriend." Tenten smiled. "The pineapple head is my boyfriend Shikamaru. And I am no other than Yamanaka Ino."
"You guys look good with each other."
"Of course. I'm Hatsuko Karin and as you already know, this Uchiha Sasuke. My boyfriend."
"Hn."
As much as the people want to continue their tête-à-têtes, a voice boomed out of the speaker ordering them to group according to their classes. The students move swiftly, afraid that they might be scolded on their first day of classes.
"Ohayo! I am you dorm manager, Shizune. Were all going to start the school tour in a few minutes. The 6 freshman classes will each have a 'tour guide' so you'll appreciate the tour better. I'll be touring class I-A, while the others by their respective advisers."
Class I-A immediately approached Shizune.
"I see a lot of familiar faces and fresh ones too."
"Familiar faces? Are there some repeaters here?" asked Karin boastfully.
Shizune smiled slyly. "Maybe. But that's not the point. You guys find a partner but since were 23 in the class one would have three students in their suppose to be pair."
"Sakura-chan I'm sure you want to have some bonding time with your former classmates. Why don't you pair with them for a while?" suggested Mikan.
"Eh? I don't think-"
"Sakura-chan! Hinata said that she wanted to be your partner and since I also wanted to talk to you, can you be our partner?"
"A-ah… Hai."
"Yay!"
"Come on people! We are going start with the tour," called Shizune. "We will visit lodging units first. As you all know your dormitory, the Hokage Hall is only for freshmen. So by next year you are going to be transferred to other units. Our first stop, the Tsuchikage Hall."
"Oh that's right! Sakura-chan, what's your room number?" inquired Naruto. "Who is your room mate?"
"A-ano… um…"
"Students please pay attention! We are now here in front of the Tsuchikage Hall."
"OMG! This looks like a 5 star hotel," said Ino. "Shizune-san, who lives in here? Senseis?"
"No. Students like you also live here."
The rest of Ino's group joined and listened intently with the conversation. Karin started, "Can we transfer here Shizune-san? I mean I'm sure we could pay the rents."
"Board and lodging is free here in the Tsuchikage Hall but this dormitory is exclusive only for special students chosen by the school administrators and board of directors." Shizune mischievously smiled at the KHSMSD students in the class. "Let's get inside, shall we?"
Naruto and the gang were surprised on how beautiful the Tsuchikage Hall is. On the first floor you could find the library, dormitory office, dining and conference room. The dormitory consists of 10 floors accessible through an elevator or the staircase. Shizune explained to the students specifically Ino and the gang that students living in the Tsuchikage Hall don't have to share a room to someone else.
"I am definitely going to have a talk with the school administrator. I wish to be transferred here," stated Karin.
"Class! I know it's fun to tour the school around but the principal just asked me to do something very important. So we need to stop the tour first but if you really want to visit every building in this school feel free to do so. I'm going to hand 4 maps just share it with your classmates."
"Hai." Shizune handed the maps to Sakura and immediately left the dormitory.
"Ne, Hinata-chan, I'm sure you guys need the map more."
"Arigato Sakura-chan."
"Sakura-chan! Come on! We need to get to the mall. We've got a party to hold later!" called Ichiro.
"Hai." Sakura faced Hinata. "You are invited at our party too. 7 pm at Tsuchikage Hall's conference room A. Bring the others with you if you want. Attire is casual. See you later!"
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