Cherry Blossom and Shy Mouse

It was recess.

Hinata ate lunch while thinking thoughtfully. However it was not Naruto she was thinking of. She was thinking about Sakura whom she had just met yesterday.

Flashback

Hinata walked along the streets of Konoha quietly. Her father,as always,was displeased of her. It was because she was weak. Well,you can't classify her as weak just yet .It was just,that her skills were average. A total opposite of her own little sister. Unlike Hinata,Hanabi's skills were near to non exhistents. Hanabi was skilful even at such young age. Hinata sighed sadly.

Hinata felt herself fall on her butt as she accidently bumped into someone. She rubbed her head. As she looked up she saw a girl her age with pink hair. The pink haired girl seem to be frantic over the spilled instant ramen cup. Guilt instantly made its way into Hinata's heart.

Sakura was ranting over her ramen. She was already broke and had spent all of her money for the ramen. And she haven't even payed her rent yet. She was going to leave Konoha sooner than she thought.

Sakura hadn't noticed the dark blue haired girl who bumped into her. That was until Hinata spoked timidly.

"A-ano,g-gomen.I-I was'nt looking w-where I was going."

Sakura froze from her stared at the girl in front of her. She seemed nice .Sakura could'nt yelled at her for ruining her ramen. As much as Sakura hated to admit it,she was a sexist. If the person in front of her was a boy,she would have scream her heart out. Unfortunately,it was not a boy. So,Sakura did what she usually do in situation like this….

Sakua laughed nervously.

"Ehehe,umm..It's okay. You didn't mean so there's no harm done," Sakura lied nervously. 'Cha,damnit! Now we have to starve ourselves all day long! 'Inner Sakura yelled angrily. Although Sakura was saying 'she did'nt mind' to Hinata,Hinata thought that it did matter as Sakura was griping her kunai and nearly causing it to bend.

"A-ano,if you don't mind,m-maybe I could treat you lunch since I bumped into you." Hinata said offering her hand. " ,it's okay." despite her words Sakura's hand was already taking Hinata's hand. Hinata could'nt help it,she had to giggle. Sakura's body and mouth were doing two opposite things. It was silly and amusing. Sakura however blushed in shame as she walk along side with Hinata.

Suddenly,it cross their mind that they didn't know each others name. Sakura was the first to ask "What's your name? I'm Haruno Sakura." Hinata was about to reply her name when she froze. Hyuuga.

She wasn't fit to be called a Hyuuga. She was weak.

"Hinata. My name's Hinata." she blurted out. Sakura didn't bother to ask what her family name is,which Hinata was glad for. So, the pair continued to slightly classy stall.

It wasn't until they arrive had Hinata noticed the fact that she,for once,didn't stutter when she replied her name.

Lunch was quiet.

Hinata had brought her acquaintance to the Ichiraku stall. Naruto's favourite stall,Hinata noted silently. It was quiet as they waited for their order to arrive.

Suddenly,Ayame came with a tray of their order. Sakura's eyes widen immediately. There was slight drool on her face. "Hinata-san looked!"

Hinata scrunched her nose slightly. In the Hyuugas compound,behaviours like drooling or snorting was banned. It was unlady like. Seeing Sakura do that,made her perfect side emerged. The perfect side that every Hyuuga needed to have. So,on reflex Hinata replied absentmindedly.

"Look at what? Your drooling?" as soon as those words were out Hinata clamped her mouth shut. It was rude of her to say that. Again,why wasn't she stuttering. Of all times,she had to have the Hyuuga side of her now. She was going to apologize when Sakura cut her off.

"No,Hinata-san. Looked at the ramen. It looks so fresh! See the hot boiled egg and how delicious it looks. This is the life!" Sakura beamed at her. Hinata put her hand around her mouth to prevent from giggling out loud. Sakura looked at her weirdly.

"Hinata-san,are you giggling?"

"N-no." she replied relieved that Sakura didn't questioned it further. Hinata let her thoughts lingered as she ate. Somehow she felt comfortable around Sakura. It was strange. She never felt it before. And she never not stutter around anyone. Without thinking twice Hinata uttered the words that changed her whole life completely.

"S-sakura-san,I know this is a bit sudden but will you be my friend."

Sakura blinked.

Once.

Twice..

Thrice…

"NANI?!"

"G-gomen for shouting. But you really want to be my friend? I have a HUGE forehead. And,and.."
"I-I take it you don't want to be my friend then.." Hinata said sadly.

"NO!"

Sakura finally calmed down and gave a nervous smile at Hinata.

"Actally,I'd be honoured to your friend."