Author's Note: And I'm back! Yes, yes, it has been years. I have probably disappointed some of you, betrayed you, caused you to lose vaguely decent entertainment. At least I like to think so. ;) Well now my hiatus is done. I am back and ready to start posting more of these chapters. And even better Konoha High is getting a revamp. Don't worry, I won't mess with the story line. Now there will be improved grammar, deeper story lines (you guys can handle it, right? :)), better story telling (so that when I re-read the chapters I don't cringe, gasp and go "what was I thinking?"). Plus a couple new story twists that should throw some of you for a loop. I hope you like it!

With love,

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I do not own Naruto, The Runaways or M.I.A.

"I love playing with fire and I don't wanna get burrrneeeedddd!"

Tenten was singing and dancing through her room, arms flailing wildly above her head, and The Runaways blasting from her stereo at a volume that could conceivable be illegal. Still, she was celebrating a night home alone. Her mother had taken her brothers out to some sort of class celebration thing and probably wouldn't be back until pretty late. At least that's what Tenten hoped.

Suddenly a sharp ringing filled her bedroom and she stopped in mid air-guitar solo. She blinked a couple times before reaching over to where her cellphone lay on her bed, simultaneously switching off her stereo. "Helloo?" she sang cheerfully as she picked up, not bothering to check the caller I.D. She was in so much of a good mood nothing, not even a telemarketer, would ruin her good mood.

"Hello. I'm looking for Sato Kyoko? This is Hyuga Neji."

Ok, so maybe that could ruin her good mood. Her face fell as she heard the decidedly familiar voice of her ex-boyfriend come out from her cellphone. Even worse, he was calling looking for some girl! "There's no 'Sato Kyoko' here Neji," she responded, the snappiness in her voice reflecting her newly cranky mood.

"Wait, who is this?"

"Your ex-girlfriend," Tenten couldn't help but snarl. Then she snapped her phone closed as she ground her teeth together. She glared at the wall. If looks could kill her 'M.I.A.' poster would have shriveled up by then. She fell backwards dramatically onto her bed, bouncing slightly as she landed. "This is just pathetic," she muttered angrily. She glared at her ceiling for a few moments before picking herself back up and maneuvering herself through her room to head downstairs.

As she went she caught a glimpse of a sticky on the wall by her door and she paused. A smile spread on her face as she read the reminder for her date with the guy from the mall. "I almost forgot that was tomorrow," she said to herself, laughing as she walked out of her room and towards the kitchen to find some food. "I guess I do have something to look forwards too afterall..."

The Next Day...

"Sakura, where were you last night?"

Sakura looked up, confused, as she saw Ino leaning up against the locker next to hers. "What?"

"I called you like fifty times!" Ino exclaimed. Sakura shook her head slightly, heading off down the hall for Homeroom, Ino in tow. Ino looked disgruntled as she followed, her blond hair bouncing wildly around as though it was imitating her annoyed mood.

"Sorry. I... well... I was down at the local soup kitchen," Sakura replied.

"The... soup kitchen?" Ino repeated, looking confused. "But why? Omigosh! Sakura, did something happen? Are you guys homeless now? Why didn't you tell me?" Ino said, growing louder and more shocked with each passing millisecond.

Sakura giggled. "No, Ino you goose. I'm volunteering there." A smile spread across Sakura's face as she told her this. She had been looking forwards to surprising Ino and the others with it, but wanted to wait until she had actually gone to the kitchen at least once. She stopped in front of the classroom, now grinning ear to ear. "I just started yesterday."

"Volunteering?" Ino blinked before leaping forwards to hug Sakura tightly. "You are so sweet, Sakura!" Ino exclaimed, shaking Sakura around as she hugged her. Sakura yelped slightly as Ino shook her around, before peeling her off herself. Then she smiled.

"It's not really a big deal Ino. I just thought it would be nice to do," Sakura said as they watched into the classroom with Ino. "I mean, I'm so priviledged that I thought I should do something to help others." Ino grinned as they stopped, standing just inside the door.

"That's awesome Sakura!" Ino exclaimed.

"You could try volunteering Ino," Sakura said. Ino looked down at her feet before looking up at Sakura with a sheepish smile. "What?" Sakura asked.

"Well, I have a surprise for you too. The reason why I can't volunteer is because... I... I'm in a play." Sakura's jaw dropped as Ino told her this. "It's not a big deal," Ino said, "but it's not a school play either. It's at the local community theater. It's "The Twelvth Night". I got the part of the court jester."

"That is so awesome!" Sakura exclaimed, reaching forwards to hug her as Ino had to Sakura just a minute before, though Sakura's hug was more subdued. "I can't believe it! When's opening night?"

"In a couple months. You and all the girls have to come see it, ok?" Ino asked with an excited smile.

"Of course!" Sakura exclaimed. "How could we miss it?"

Something bumped into them and they both stumbled back a foot or two as they saw Tenten. "Oh, sorry guys," Tenten said, looking sheepish. "I was distracted."

A sly grin spread across Ino's face as she looked at Tenten. "I can guess what you're distracted by. Would it by any chance have to do with your date tonight?" Ino asked, sidling up to Tenten.

Tenten raised an eyebrow at Ino, who immediately adopted an expression of complete and utter innocence. "Maybe," Tenten replied simply, before sauntering off towards her desk. Ino and Sakura exchanged looks as they went to their own seats. Sakura couldn't help but glance at Neji for a second before getting on with the job of settling herself in her seat.

Neji looked disgruntled and was leaning back in his own chair, pointedly not looking at Tenten. Sakura couldn't help but giggle as she looked up at the board. Both Neji and Tenten seemed to be acting rather stupid at the moment, but Sakura wouldn't interfere. After all, if they were that effected by their breakup they probably would be back together soon.

'Or if not,' Sakura thought, biting down on her lower lip, 'Then this is going to be one awkward semester.'