Hello guys. First off, I know its been a while since I updated and I feel awful for taking so much time off. However, I am back and I will continue to work on this. I would also like to say that this chapter and the next one will have some OOC characters. I really do love all these characters but I had to twist some of them. Another note this flashback has two parts to it. Last, thank you for anyone who supports this story. You guys are my inspiration.
*I do not own Naruto*
8th grade
*Tick- Tock*
I stare intensely at the clock on the wall. Just one minute before he comes in. I hit my pencil on the desk swinging my legs back and forth. I count down the seconds like I do every day at school.
I look at the door and the clock again trying to calm myself down. I look over to the door again waiting for him to walk in.
Just as I calculated the black and white hair boy breezed his way into the classroom. Everything about him makes my world stop. Rock Lee's hair shined as the light complimented it even more. His black eyes sparkled with life and his green track jumpsuit hugged his body in all the right places. He walks pass my desk but this time our eyes met. He notices me staring at him and he sweetly smiled at me and continued walking.
I quickly look back on my desk playing with my two long braids trying to hide my smile. I can't believe I made eye contact with him! I push my thick glasses up trying to face reality. He did smile at me! Seconds pass and the teacher walked into the classroom with an aloof expression.
Miss Karin didn't greet our class as usual but grabbing the stacks of paper off the desk and passing them out.
"You have exactly 40 minutes to complete this math test. No talking, cheating, or sleeping or whatever. If you do, try to not make it noticeable. Oh, and try to pass." Miss Karin walked back to her desk to pull out the latest gossip magazine.
Not even a minute into the test a note flew over my head and on my desk. I sighed as I put it in my back pocket already knowing what it says. I proceed to take my test already knowing the consequences I must face later.
*40 minutes later*
The bell rang for lunch and I bolted out the door. However, before I could even turn the corner two hands suddenly grabbed me by my arms.
"Sakura it's so nice to see you." A blonde-haired girl named Temari said gripping my arm tighter. "Why don't you join us to the bathroom." Tenten the girl with her hair in two buns said as she squeezed my arm.
Their grip was strong and I couldn't break free. I walked with them to the bathroom trying not to create a scene- like anyone cared though. Temari kicked me into the big stall with Tenten following right behind her locking the door. Temari snickered at me as she lifted me against the wall by my shirt.
"Sakura, Sakura, Sakura." Temari sang to herself. "I know you got my note during class today. Why didn't you give us the test answers like you usually do?" Temari said lifting me higher.
My feet barely touch the floor as I try prying her hands off me. Tenten came closer to me pulling my glasses off my face. "Sakura dear it looks like you made a mistake not giving us the answers." Tenten threw my glasses out of the stall and laughed in my face. I tried to say something back but the back of my throat tensed up while tears started to form out of my eyes.
"Hey, Tenten look at her face! You would think she would look prettier without her glasses, but that's not true at all." Temari said being mingy. I decided to try to fight back. I mustered up my courage and I swung my fist at Temari's face.
She let go of my shirt as I collapse on the floor catching my breath. "Ouch! You ugly bitch!" Temari held her cheek as she kicked my face making the back of my head colliding with the wall.
"Sakura Haruno you just made another big mistake." Temari boiled with anger. She unlocks the door storming out of the bathroom.
"Sakura, you will regret this." Tenten smirked following Temari as they left me in the bathroom. I slowly collected myself off the floor trying to deal with the stinging pain. I stumble out of the stall and to the sinks. The mirror showed my beaten-up appearance. My nose was bleeding to my chin and my cheek was already forming a black bruise. I wipe the tears that were forming in my eyes with my forearm and I rinse the blood off my face hissing in pain.
I shouldn't be adjusting to this abusive treatment. I need to become stronger so I can physically and mentally face them one day. I stare into the mirror trying to remember what I did to deserve this. Am I really this disgusting to be picked on? I noticed my glasses on the floor near the entrance of the bathroom. I collected myself and picked them up and placed them back on my face. I honestly don't need these glasses to see but it makes me feel safer wearing them.
I place them back on my face and kept my head down as I walked out of the bathroom. *Woah* I collided with someone making me stumble back. I finally looked up and saw Rock Lee's stunning face.
I just stared at him for being so close to me. Rock Lee face smiled at me but his expression quickly changed. "Ehhh Sakura what happen to your face!" Rock Lee took a step closer to examine my face. I lifted my hands up to cover my beaten face. "I um dropped my glasses on the floor and when I bent down I hit my face on the sink." I lied through my teeth.
Rock Lee stared at me with an uncanny expression. "Sakura, are you sure that happened. You can tell me anything I won't tell anyone." He took my hand making me pull back immediately. "It's the truth Rock Lee believe me I have to go!" I held my hand to my heart as I rushed out of his sight.
You can't bring people into your problems Sakura. You must deal with them yourself. I reached my locker looking at the new sticky notes covering it. You suck. Just die. You are ugly. I took the rest down without having to read them. I jumbled it all in my hand and open my locker. I placed today's sticky notes with the pile from previous days.
I looked around to see if Rock Lee followed me. He wasn't' in site, of course, he wouldn't go after me. I reach for my bag lunch I made myself. My parents are always away on a business trip and are never home. I gently close my locker shut and proceeded to go to my isolated spot for lunch.
I make my way to the back of the school where nobody goes. It's a peaceful area and nobody bothers me here. It's my only safe place at this school. I open the rusty back door and took a deep inhale of the outside smell. The area was vacant with just off colored grass and one big tree.
I strolled to the mother nature tree and sat down on the warm grass. I leaned my back on it closing my eyes for a second. It feels nice just being left alone. I opened my bag lunch and pulled out my home-made pasta. I eagerly took a bite and blessed myself for being a good cook.
"There you are Sakura!" I tensed up almost dropping my pasta. I lifted my face up to see Rock Lee's radiant face smiling at me. "I tried to find you to see it you were okay. I always wondered where you hang out during lunch."
"What are you doing here?" I flustered. Rock Lee sat down next to me. "Like I said Sakura I wanted to see if you were okay." His hand slowly made my way to my cheek. My heart pounded with his touch.
"Who really did this to you?" His eyes filled with sadness that made my heart sink. "I told you before that I hit my face on the…" He leaned over and kissed my tender bruise. I almost fainted.
Why did he do that? This must be a dream. Sakura wake up!
"Why did you kiss me. We never talked before? I don't get it." That's so romantic of me to say. Rock Lee stared into my green confused eyes. His left hand found his way to one of my braids. "I actually always liked you Sakura you're really cool and attractive." I watch Rock Lee's face turned slight red. "So, this is kind of turning into a confession. I guess what I'm trying to say is will you be my girlfriend?" He kept playing with my hair.
This literally can't be happening right now. How can one of the most popular boys at school ask me out? I am dreaming. I'm totally dreaming right now. I broke our eye contact and squeaked out a yes. His eyes lit up with excitement and he bear hugged me. "Hurray! I'm so happy I honestly thought you were going to say no for a second." He let go of me and sat back down.
"So, we should hang out later tonight if you don't mind. Let's meet up at the school at 7 pm tonight to you know just talk and hang out." I was shocked that he already wanted to hang out.
"School after hours? Why don't I go to your house, or you come to mine my parents aren't home. Why do we have to hang out at the school I don't like this place." He shook his head at me. "No, actually I have something to show you in one of the rooms at the school. However, I want us to be alone without any students or teachers. Common Sakura it will be fun." He tried to convince me.
I should say yes, I mean I been dreaming about this moment for forever. However, I couldn't shake off this uneasy feeling in my stomach. "Yes, yes, yes." My mouth moved on its own. Rock Lee smiled standing up. "Okay, then it's a date! I left my lunch in my locker but I'll see you later tonight." He waved bye.
I watch him leave and waited 20 seconds before laying on the grass. I brought my legs up to my stomach and buried my face to them. "Eeeekkkk!" I screamed in excitement.