Broken Youth
(Life of Konoha Academy Teens)
CH.3.1:Closer II

The two new girls that appeared were two brunettes. One had short sandy colored hair and the other had long dark hair. Both the girls laid on their hands and knees with their heads facing the floor.
"Are you two alright?" asked Sakura standing in front of the them extending her arm to them.
"Yes, thank you," said the short haired girl as she grabbed Sakura's hand and lifted herself up. When she got to her feet, she lifted her dark eyes to look at Sakura.
"No problem," responded Sakura with a smile.
"Oh it's you Sakura-chan," said the girl beginning to look around. "And Hinata, Tenten, Ino, and Temari-senpai."
'How embarrassing to have made this commotion in front of my idols,' thought the girl her face growing red.
"So what's up with the dramatic entrance?" asked Temari.
"We are very sorry about that we didn't mean to disturb you, it's just that we were trying to hide," said the girl.
"Hiding from who?"asked Tenten.
"Um..."said the girl.
"Temari-senpai's brothers," said the long haired girl, who was just picking herself off the ground.
"Sari!"shouted the girl.
"Oops, I forgot it was a secret. Sorry Matsuri," said Sari.
"So hiding from my brothers, huh?" said Temari. "I see you still like those two dorks. What do you even see in them?"
"I am glad you're not my sister," whispered Tenten.
"Gaara-sama is no dork, he is an outstanding guy. Other than being extremely attractive he is also a very smart and kind person. He also became the freshmen student counsel president by getting all votes to nothing," said Matsuri.
"Kankuro-kun is also not a dork, he is intelligent, handsome and can come up with a perfect battle strategy. Also his puppet master skills are almost as amazing as those of the great Sasori of the red sand," said Sari.
'I didn't know Sasori's skills were so well known,' thought Sakura.
"If that's what you really think then I wouldn't mind having you two as sisters-in-law. I was just joking when I called them dorks, I was testing you to find out what you really think of them,"said Temari.
"You really mean that Temari-senpai?" asked the two girls with excitement.
"Of course I mean it. You two are sweet girls that love my brothers and the best part is that you're both from Suna so I trust you more with my bros then with any other girls," said Temari.
"I see that the Suna siblings sister has some favoritism in the girls for her baby brothers,"said Ino.
"That's not very fair for the other girls,"stated Tenten.
"I know," Temari said with a shrug. "But at least there are girls I approve for my little brothers."
"Well that's true,"replied Tenten.
"So speaking of your relatives Temari-san," began Sakura. "Your cousin Sasori is a really cool guy isn't he?"
"Yeah he really is, but he has that flaw of being very impatient and like Gaara and all the other redheads in my family he is someone you don't want to temper with," said Temari. "So why did you bring him up all of a sudden."
"Well today was the first time I really conversed with him and he came across like a nice guy, I wanted to know more him so that could understand him and maybe we could become friends," said Sakura.
"If that's the case you won't need to research to much Sasori-danna is a mostly easy going guy that befriends almost everyone," said Temari.
"That's a relief, but I think I may have gone to far when I hugged him this morning," said Sakura.
"You did what?" asked Tenten.
"You hugged my cousin but why? I am going to need an explanation and start from the beginning," said Temari.
"I don't know where to start," said Sakura.
"No problem I'll handle it," said Ino.
"Okay if you say so," answered Sakura.
"What happened was that we went to greet my cousin Deidara and after we did so, we were going to leave, but he wanted hug so I gave it to him, yet he wanted also wanted one from Sakura but she didn't want to give him one because she was still angry at him. It looked like Deidara-aniki had given up when she said 'No' but he was persistent and tried to sneak up behind her to steal a hug, Sakura wasn't going to let that happen so easily she got her fist ready to attack him but just before any of them could strike something pulled Deidara-aniki away, it was Sasori-senpai and he controlled him like a human puppet. Sakura went up to thank Sasori-senpai for 'saving' her and after they talked for a minute she for some reason hugged him and he didn't seem to mind it. The hug made Sasori-senpai accidentally let go of the chakra threads which almost made my cousin fall face first but he caught him before that happened, after a moment he really let Dei-aniki fall on his face, it was a really funny sight you should have been there. After that Sakura lectured Dei as she walked to me, When she got to me I was a little frazzled and couldn't really understand what had occurred, we then really said Goodbye and we left. Oh I almost forgot Dei Dei had a giant stain on his uniform and I teased him about it, he was as furious as ever. Did you understand my explanation?" said Ino very rapidly.
"That was more info than I needed. I understand what happened, but not why it happened,"said Temari.
"I'll explain that,"said Sakura. "As Ino described in her quick summary, Sasori-kun saved me from the the grasp of the sinister and treacherous Deidara-senpai. I don't know exactly why I hugged him, it just for some reason felt right, it was I good thing I didn't get the impulse of kissing him, now that would've been awkward."
"Deidara-aniki is not bad, just misunderstood,"said Ino.
"Yeah right,"said Sakura.
"I don't think my cousin will think bad of you just because of a little hug. One question though since when did you start calling him Sasori-kun?" asked Temari.
"I was going to ask the same thing," said the other girls.
"Oh, since today he told me I could because he didn't want me calling him Danna anymore,"answered Sakura.
"If he said that then it might have been he who sent the note," said Ino.
"Ino! What have I told you about assuming?"said Sakura.
"To not to,"replied Ino.
"Why?"asked Sakura.
"Because it makes an ass out of you and me,"said Ino.
"That's right. Speaking of the note writer though I don't know why he wastes his time playing games with me when he probably knows very well that his love might never be returned," said Sakura.
"Even though I don't really understand what you're talking about I would say that love make you do crazy things and makes you patient. It gives you hope and even if you don't get that love in return you're always happy to give it to that special person," said Matsuri.
"Your words are so true and sincere," said Sakura. "I was fooling myself talking about non returned love because we all are on that same boat right now."
Matsuri ran up to Sakura and hugged her around the waist, and began to cry.
"What's wrong?" asked Sakura surprised.
"Nothing, It's just that you're right and I wish we all get off that boat happily,"said Matsuri.
Sakura patted Matsuri's head. "I know I do too," Sakura whispered as she brought Matsuri closer and put the girl's head under her chin. Sakura's eyes began to get watery.
"Aw,"said the other girls.
"Don't you guys dare to tear up me too,"said Sakura as she rubbed her eyes with the thumb and index finger of her right hand.
Matsuri let go of Sakura and said with a sniff "Sorry for getting all sentimental on you Sakura-chan."
"It's fine,"replied Sakura with a smile.
Matsuri brushed away her tears with her arm. "Sari and I will get going now, are you guys coming with?" asked Matsuri.
"If it's okay with you we'll stick around here for a while more,but thanks for the offer," said Temari.
"Okay then see you all later," Matsuri said walking to the door.
"Bye,"said Sari following her.

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On their way to class Sari and Matsuri chatted about what a thrill it was to hang out with their idols but what they mostly discussed was what Temari had told them. The girls walked to the stairwell that would take them to their downstairs classroom, they were so focused in conversing that they didn't notice the two bodies that obscured their path. Both the girls ran into the bodies in front of them, when they looked up at the faces, they took a step back and their faces began to redden.
"Gaara-sama,"said Matsuri.
"Kankuro-kun,"said Sari.
"Good morning ladies," said both Gaara and Kankuro.
Neither group moved. Gaara then cleared his throat and said "Kankuro how about we escort these ladies to class?"
"Fine by me I have some time to spare,"replied Kankuro.
"Well, that is if you ladies want us to. Is it alright with you?"asked Gaara.
"Sure," they both answered. The girls couldn't believe what just happened so they pinched themselves to make sure they weren't dreaming and of course they weren't.

_
The four of them walked down the stairs in groups of two. Kankuro and Sari in front followed by Gaara and Matsuri. Sari and Kankuro were already talking and laughing with each other, while Matsuri and Gaara remained silent. Gaara and Matsuri kept looking at each other and then quickly turning away.
"Um. Matsuri-chan are you okay? You are awfully quiet today," said Gaara.
"Oh, don't worry about me I'm perfectly fine Gaara-sama," she replied.
"Okay if you say so," said Gaara. "...I was just saying because you used to talk more to me in Suna."
"Yeah, but back then you were my tutor and we spent more time together," said Matsuri.
"That's true...Matsuri-chan could I maybe ask a favor of you?" asked Gaara.
"Whatever you want," she answered.
Gaara took a deep breath. "Matsuri-chan would it be okay with you if you stopped calling me Gaara-sama when I am not doing my presidential duties. It's just that tag makes me sound more important than I really am,"said Gaara.
"You are important other than being president you are also the son of our Kazekage, Suna's great leader. I also wouldn't know what to call you,"Matsuri stated.
"There is nothing special about being the Kazekage's son I am a normal person just like you. As for the name, you've known me long enough so you can address me as Gaara-kun," he said.
'Oh no I couldn't that's just to informal but it was the favor he requested so I can't refuse,' thought Matsuri. "Okay I'll call you that."
"Thank you, Matsuri-chan," said Gaara with a uncommon smile on his face.
"You're welcome, Gaara-kun," grinned Matsuri, what she said sounded awkward but nice to her.
"You know if you ever need tutoring or any help on anything don't hesitant in asking me," offered Gaara.
"Thanks, I'll definitely keep that in mind," said Matsuri.
"We're here," stated Kankuro as he and Sari turned to look at Gaara and Matsuri who were focusing on each other and not on their surroundings.
"Freshmen hall already!"said Matsuri.
"I guess it is," responded Gaara his face a bit pink.
Kankuro slid opened the door and signaled for the rest to enter. Sari went in first followed by Matsuri.
"Thanks for the escort Kankuro-kun," said Sari.
"You too Gaara-kun," said Matsuri.
"Our pleasure," they both said with a bow. The girls then curtsied and went further in to the classroom. Gaara slid the door shut.
"Aren't you going in also Gaara? It is your classroom after all," asked Kankuro.
"I know but I want to discuss some matters with you first," said Gaara as he walked away in such a way that said follow me, Kankuro preceded.

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