Sakura gasped as the boy, she assumed his name was Naruto, grabbed her and proceeded to drag her after him. She had no idea what was going on. She stumbled as her foot connected with a rock. 'Stupid bangs.' They turned the corner and she could see Naruto pause and look around. Suddenly he dragged her towards a dark, gloomy alley. Having no choice, but to follow, Sakura allowed him to pull her along. As they came to a stop, Naruto turned around, "Sorry. Are you okay?"

Sakura looked at him, "Who are you running away from?"

He looked away; embarrassed, "I was playing tag, but then I ran into you and…HEY do you wanna play too?"

"Huh?"

"Play tag?"

"Uhm, I-I don't k-know you…" Sakura looked down as his grin faltered and for some reason Sakura felt her chest tightening.

"I-I'm Sakura," she offered weakly, a smile forming on her face. Naruto looked at her and opened his mouth; then he closed it again like a fish brought out of the water. Sakura giggled slightly before she clamped her mouth shut, "S-sorry. I didn't mean to laugh…"

Naruto grinned. 'Maybe she won't run away.'

"I'm Naruto."

"Naruto?" And suddenly it hit her. The boy she was supposed to stay away from. According to her parents he was dangerous. She felt so stupid for not noticing before. She looked up and felt a pang of guilt at his sad expression. 'Gosh his eyes are pretty.' He didn't look dangerous. He did save her after all. Now Sakura was debating. Should she leave? A part of her wanted to stay, but another part of her told her to listen to her parents. She didn't know what to do.

'Just freaking stay! He saved you!' Inner Sakura raged.

Sakura sighed and looked at Naruto, "Sure. I'll play."

Naruto's jaw dropped, "R-r-really," he stuttered.

"Oh. Thank you. For saving me. You didn't have too..."

"Don't worry. I couldn't just leave you there. I could have taken them by surprise but...HEY. Why do you have pink hair? Is it natural? Is that why you're named Sakura. Oh yeah, why were those jerks bullying you?" Sakura blinked as Naruto bombarded her with questions.

"I have a big..."

"Huh?"

"I have a big forehead." Sakura's face heated up as Naruto scrutinized her face. He was frowning, his brows bunching together in concentration. She felt like crying.

"It's not that big. Just tie your hair up. You're too cute to be hiding behind your bangs." 'Really cute.'

"Y-y-you think so?"

"Yeah."

Sakura flushed as her heart pounded. Not used to the positive attention on her, Sakura opened her mouth, "Who's it?"

Naruto grinned, his smile resembling a Cheshire cat, "Sasuke."

Sakura felt goosebumps on her neck, before...all hell broke loose.

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