'Well, it's our pleasure to meet you, Hinata." Ten-Ten added with a welcoming smile.

"Yeah!" The group spoke out in a cheerful voice.

"Um, Th-Thank you, everyone! You guys are really nice, and such. I can see why Neji nii-san is friends with you guys. Well, I hope we become close friends as well." Hinata smiled back at the group with a slight blush on her face.

Hinata Hyuuga… I remember Neji telling me that they live in a rich family. I wonder what cooperation they own.

Hinata looked familiar, but I can't remember from where? Whatever, she seems pretty cool. Alright then, I guess the new girl can join our little group.

If she's with Naruto, she'll be taken care of. Even though Naruto likes to flirt with girls, he doesn't do that until he finds an interest in them first.

Wait! Why am I talking about this? I don't give a shit.

If Naruto does hurt the new girl, I'm gonna knock his lights out.

"Ah, don't worry about 'hoping of being close friends with us,' Hinata. I can tell that we're gonna be great friends already." I gave out a small laughter; even though it was a fake one.

I'll amid it; I'm bad at making friends.

Naruto was the one that introduce me to his homies, so it wasn't hard becoming their friends since Naruto did mostly the work and such.

"Hey, Hina! Sit next to Sakura, I'm gonna get us something to eat at the salad bar." Naruto said as he looked over at her and walked away.

Hinata nodded and sat in the open sit that was right next to me.

"Um, you must be Sakura Haruno I assume, right?"

"Yes."

"Naruto talks a lot about you. You two are best friends, right?"

"Yup."

"How did you two meet?"

"Well, we are childhood friends. Our mothers were best friends in high school."

"Well, isn't that interesting?"

I laughed softly, "Yeah. I guess history repeats itself. Anyways, Hinata, how did you meet the idiot, Naruto?"

"So far, we take the same classes…. Today is my first day and I was extremely timid to introduce myself…. "

"Let me guess, once you told the class your name, Naruto stood up and said, 'HELLO HINATA! I'M NARUTO UZUMAKI; IT'S A PLEASURE TO MEET YOU!" When I was speaking Naruto's part, I deepen my voice a bit.

She laughed and nods. "YES! Just like that, how did you know?"

"Well, like I said, he and I are childhood friends. I know him; like the back of my hand. If there's anything you want to know about him, just let me know and I'll tell you."

She laughed again with a blush on the side of her face. "Ah, thank you Sakura-san. I appreciate it"

I smiled back at her.

This girl was way different from Neji. Hinata was more like a polite and timid girl. Unlike Neji, he's polite, but can be rude and he tries to show off. I just don't understand what Ten-Ten sees in that man. Then again, I never dated anyone in this school, nor the outside world. So, I don't really know the word, 'love.'

When Naruto returned, he brought himself and Hinata a chicken salad. As Naruto sat next to her, he looked over at me and chuckles. "Hey, Sakura! Hinata is pretty cool, huh?"

I nodded.

As I took a drink of my water bottle, I notice Naruto and Hinata were whispering to each other a lot. They'll laugh out loud, and then go back to whispering. I think I was the only to notice this, since everyone else were too busy talking to each other. I wanted to know what they were whispering about, because Naruto would laugh so much. I never saw him laugh like that, only when his Godfather would make fun of the news reporters on the Television. Then again, he's probably trying to hit on her.

Still, why do I care? And, why is my heart beating so fast?

I jumped when Naruto was calling my name. I guess I didn't hear him at first; I was lost in my thoughts.

"What is it?"

"Damn, Sakura. Are you going death or something? I was calling your name plenty of times. Anyways, I'll see ya after school, okay? I'm gonna show Hinata around some more."

"Okay then."

When Naruto and Hinata left the cafeteria, I was left alone with our friends. I didn't mind; this time I can finally finish eating my food in peace.

When school had ended, I was waiting in front of the building for Naruto.

There was no sign of him.

So I continued to wait for him a bit more.

That's when it started to rain.

For real!? I didn't expect it to rain today. Ah, forget it. I'm not gonna wait for that baka. I'm leaving.

As I was making my way to the stop light, I took out my cell phone to see if Ino could pick me up.

I was received a message.

So I opened it and began to read it.

Naruto: Oi, srry 4 taking 2 long 2 get out. I was helping Hinata 2 finish her drawing that she made n art class. Hope u aren't upset. :(

Yeah, I'm not upset. In fact, I'm not upset at all. I'm not upset that I'm walking in the rain. I'm not upset that I don't have a ride. I'm not upset that I had to wait for you. Most importantly, I'm not upset with you at all.

I roughly put my cell phone in my pockets of my hoodie and stood by the stop light.

I decided to not call Ino.

This was my fault; I should have waited for Naruto a little more. He's always been my ride home.

When I was waiting for the light to turn; so I can cross the street, I saw a car stop in front of me.

Great, I wonder who this can be.

Someone open their door.

It was Kushina.

Her face saddens and she approached me.

"Sakura! Oh dear, what are you doing in the rain? You're gonna get yourself sick."

She led me to her car and opened the back seat door, and I got inside.

I didn't want to get inside, because I just wanted to be alone and get lost in my thoughts, but Kushina is so kind and would do anything for me. She acts like a mother towards me. Although, I do have a mother of my own, but she's away with my father. I guess you could say they left me. They left me when I was a kid. So, Kushina took care of me. I lived with her until I could afford to get my own place. Even then, Kushina still treats me like a kid.

When Kushina got inside of the driver side, she looked at the driver's mirror and looked at me with a smile.

"There, isn't that better? You should have told me that you were walking home by yourself. Minato and I wouldn't mind picking you up."

Minato?

I looked over at the passenger's side and it was Minato. He's Naruto's father, and Kushina's husband. I guess he returned from his long business trip.

He looked over at me and also smiled.

"Ah, hello, little Cherry Blossom."

I gave a smile and nodded.

"Hello there, Minato. I see you returned from your trip. Did you get back today?"

"Yes I did."

Then Kushina started to drive as she spoke.

"What happen to little Naru? I thought he was the one that always takes you home after school? Did he forget? Even if did, he wouldn't do such things."

Well, I guess you can say that he forgot.

"Oh no, of course he wouldn't forget. Today he was too busy showing a new girl around."

"A new girl?"

"Her name is Hinata Hyuuga."

Then Minato whistled and looked over at Kushina.

"Aren't the Hyuuga that one big business place? That mostly owns everything that is here?"

Kushina nodded.

"Yeah. Shesh, I guess Naru is a picky boy. I wouldn't think he would be after Hiashi's daughter, 'ttebane."

"He just needs to be careful when Hiashi is around. That man expects a young gentleman to be around his daughter. He's a very strict man."

"Oh well, anyways, Sakura. Would you like to come over and have dinner with us? Jiraiya is making some homemade ramen and sushi."

I didn't want to be a bothersome. Ramen does sound better than having ice cream. But, I rather be by myself at home.

"Thank you for the offer, but Ino's gonna take me out for dinner."

I lied.

"Alright then, maybe next time?"

"Yeah."

When Kushina dropped me off in front of my house, I waved at her and she drove off.

I entered my house and turned the lights on.

It was quiet, the only thing that could be heard was the thunder and the rain outside.

Maybe I should take a quick shower.

I headed up stairs.

7:00 P.M.

I was sitting down in the living room on the couch with a blanket over me.

Like always, I was eating a bowl of ice cream while watching the news on the television.

Suddenly I get a text from someone on my cell phone.

I checked it.

Naruto: Oi! R u still upset? :O

I decided to reply to him.

Me: No, y?

Naruto: Ah, k. Just checkin. Had a feelin. T.T

Me: Y? Should I b upset?

Naruto: Haha, yeah. ^.^''

Me: Of wat? :O

Naruto: 4 making u wait 4 me.

Me: I was 1st, but I calmed down. I think I was upset da rain than u.

Naruto: Do u want me 2 come over, so u can put ur anger on me? If u know wat I mean? ;) LOL.

Me: Ur such a perv, you baka! .

Naruto: I kid-kid. xD Anyways, have u heard about that new band on da news?

Me: Da Taka?

Naruto: YEAH! :D

Me: Wat about them?

Naruto: Well, they're coming 2 preform here. :O They're already here, but da concert starts n three weeks da Hokage coliseum. =^.^=

Me: &?

Naruto: We should go there together w/ Hinata & da gang. :D

Me: Well, sure I guess…

Naruto: U gotta go out some more. :U All u want 2 do is stay home & b mrs. lonely. :(

Me: Fine.

Naruto: Yosh! I'll buy da tickets 4 everyone. ^.^ Anyways, I'll c u school. Ttyl. G-nite.

Me: K. G-nite 2 u 2. Bye.

When I put my phone away, I chuckled a bit.

"I wasn't upset at you…. Okay, maybe I was, but I'm not gonna have a grudge against you for it."

Suddenly, the doorbell rang and I slowly got up from the couch.

It rang again.

I gradually made my way to the door with the blanket over me while I yelled, "Naruto, what are you doing here? Kushina is gonna get mad at you for staying out late. This must be important for you to come all the way out here."

I opened the door and looked at the person in front of me.

My eyes widen in surprise and I froze in place.

It's been forever.

"Y-You… S-S….S-Sa-Sasuke?"

He gave me grin and replied, "I hope you aren't upset with me, Sakura Haruno."

I'm not upset, I swear. I'm not.

Sorry for taking so long~! v.v

I was busy with school work and such.

So~! I hope you enjoyed reading this chapter.

=^.^=