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What if I bolt out the door never come back to this school. Maybe if I back away slowly and say I have to go to the infirmary I can leave peacefully from this scene. I didn't want anything to do with Kiba or Hinata anymore, but with my luck here they are. I bit my lip and took a step backwards but flinched when Kiba opened his big mouth.

"Sakura! It's nice to see you here. I thought Hinata and I were going to be the only ones on the roof. It's such a nice day out here isn't it. You and Naruto can sit next to us if you want you know what they say the more the merrier." He was smiling without a care in the world.

I was grimacing slightly shaking my head no. Hinata was looking at the floor looking flustered. Naruto who didn't look at me replied to the invitation. "Thank you but actually Sakura and I will be over in that corner working on our project." I thanked Naruto in my head for his generous decision.

I kept my head low as Naruto lead the way to the other side. "Wait!" A loud shaky outburst came out of the quiet girl. She glanced at Naruto and to the floor and back at Naruto. "Well like Kiba said the more the merrier. It will be fun if we were all together you don't have to share your project but if we were next to each other wouldn't that be fun."

Am I hearing this right. Quiet Hinata is trying to make Naruto stay. She is making her move on Naruto right now. She's is smarter than what I give her credit for. I took a deep breath. This is official I can't stay here and watch this all play out. I tried not to let my jealously show. I glanced at Kiba and he was not happy at Hinata's outburst either. He didn't think that Hinata would have the courage to say this in front of everyone.

"Well I guess if you put it like that we can sit together only if Sakura wants to." Everyone turned their heads and stared at me. I don't like this at all. The stares are different this time. These weren't the stares that I receive while people were admiring my beauty, but stares that remind me of my middle school days where I was made fun of. Stares that watched me closely piercing through my skin. Stares that people watched me get bullied but nobody bothering to help.

"Sakura are you okay?" Naruto's voice brought me back to reality. I looked at his worried face and it just killed me. I shook off my thoughts and tried to focus on the present. I took a deep breath regretting what I'm about to do. "Yeah sure… I mean yeah I'm okay and we can sit next to them." I really wasn't thinking and sat next to Hinata and Kiba while Naruto sat right across from me.

An awkward silence filled the air as Kiba and I were trying to figure out what to do as Hinata was trying to find the words to say to Naruto. Naruto smiled as he didn't realize the situation he is in right now. "So, are you guys working on your projects right now?" Naruto initiated a conversation.

Kiba folded his hand together. "No, we have all the stuff we need to make our project at Hinata's house. We decided that might as well use this free time to go outside and get some fresh air." Kiba said with a hint of annoyance. So Kiba is going to Hinata's house to work on the project. I hope things progress before that so I don't have to do anything.

"Oh if I remember correctly you and Hinata were childhood friends. So, I guess you got lucky when you guys were paired up together." Naruto said which I didn't know about. Kiba looked at Hinata and smiled. "Yeah we are childhood friends and that's it. I mean he's my best friend or you can even say he's like a brother to me." Hinata tried to prove a point that there is no romantic interest with Kiba.

I could feel Kiba's heart shatter inside his body and he could probably feel mine too. I knew I had to do something. "Like a brother Hinata? There isn't anything else you feel around him?" I'm don't know where I'm leading this conversation but I'm trying for mine and Kiba's sake.

Hinata and Naruto looked at me if this had a deeper meaning. Hinata shrugged her shoulders. "I really don't know what you're asking Sakura, but I only see Kiba as a mere friend and he knows that." She scooted closer to Naruto.

A tick went off in my head. Stay strong Sakura it's going to be okay. If only Kiba would help me out here. Kiba's face remained neutral but I know he's hurting inside. "Oh, Naruto how have you been we really don't talk much and I would like to change that." Another tick went off in my head. Naruto's face was a little red and his smile was gentle.

"I'm doing great actually thanks for asking. I agree we should talk more that would be great I always thought you were really nice." Naruto basically complimented her. "You think that I'm nice. Thank you that really means a lot Naruto." Hinata scooted closer to Naruto creating a huge space between me and her. Another tick went off.

"Yeah I hope this doesn't sound weird but I have notice you at lunch when you share your food and in class that you always give your pencils to classmates." He said scratching his head trying not to be bashful.

I couldn't say anything to break their conversation. It looks like Naruto likes her. Look at them they look like a happy couple from a fairy tale. He notices little things about her like I did with Rock Lee. I can guarantee that Hinata knows everything about him too.

I thought this was going to be different. I thought Naruto slightly liked me and we could maybe end up together. I swear he gave off hints that might indicate he liked me more as a friend. However, nothing has changed from middle school. I am still that ugly girl no matter if I change my outer appearance. What if he's pretending to like me just to hurt my feelings in the end and date Hinata.

My heart was beating out of my chest. I feel sweat from under my uniform and my throat is dry. He's going to leave me for her and there is nothing I can do about it. "So, what is your project about Naruto?" Hinata innocently asked. I glared at Naruto hoping he wouldn't share our project.

Naruto glanced at me and noticed my discomfort. "It's okay Sakura it's just Hinata and Kiba we are sharing with." Before I could say anything, he opened the sketch book revealing the picture. That's it! What is he doing? He knows that I was uncomfortable about this whole project and he's sharing it with people he's not even close to.

I snatched the sketchbook from Naruto's hands feeling my face burn up. Don't do anything you regret Sakura. I heard a voice in the back of my head said. I felt the last tick go off in my head. "I can't take this anymore!" I stood up and slammed the sketch book hard on the ground making everyone flinch. "Kiba what are you doing right now! The deal is over I can't help you anymore and Naruto." I looked at his distraught eyes which made me tear up. I decided not to say anything to him. "Hinata he's all yours." My voiced cracked.

I ran back inside the building trying to away from it all. I kept running all the way until I was outside the front gates. Strong hands grabbed onto my clammy hand tugging me toward them. I tried to see through the tears and it was Naruto. What is he doing here?

Naruto grabbed my other hand making me face him. "Let go." I whispered. "Sakura what's wrong? Why are you crying? Was it because I was going to share our sketch?" He still didn't let go of my hands. "Let go." I whispered again a little bit louder. "Sakura please talk to me. I want to know what you're thinking. Is there anything I can do to help?" Naruto pleaded gripping my hands tighter.

My brain exploded. "Let go of me!" I screamed at the top of my lungs making Naruto immediately let go. I screamed in horror again in his face before booking it out of the school grounds. When Naruto was griping my hands it remined me of the time I was tied up and Rock Lee was gripping them before pushing me.

I realized that I have no clue where I'm running to. I don't want to go to my empty house who knows what I'll do in this state. The only person who came in mind was Ino's house who I didn't keep in contact today. Hopefully someone is home or else I just might have another break down in the middle of the streets.

I eventually reached Ino's house opening the door without knocking. I'm glad that the door was unlock even though I keep telling her and her parents to lock it. I ran up the stairs and into her room.

"Sakura?" Ino gasped and put the book she was holding onto the nightstand. "Are you okay you look awful what's wrong?" I can hear the panic in Ino's voice. I cried even harder and crawled into bed with her without an explanation.

Ino pulled a tissue box from the night stand and placed it on the middle on the bed. "Just to let give you a heads up I'm sick." I blew my nose into a tissue and grabbed another to dry my tears.

Ino scooted closer to me. "So honestly I'm freaking out on the inside right now so please tell me what's wrong? Did something happen at school?" I didn't know where to begin. Should I tell her about the deal with kiba or how Hinata wants Naruto or how I'm cutting ties with everyone.

"To keep this simple Kiba and I made a deal when we were dating to help each other out. He helps me get with Naruto and I help him get with Hinata." Ino gasped at what I just told her. "So, did he ever like you in the first place?" I shook my head. "Trust me I was mad at first when he used me like that but he thought of me. Well it turns out that Hinata loves Naruto. Like how I loved Rock Lee in middle school. That's when I decided to cut ties with Kiba and Naruto completely. I was going to spend my last moments with Naruto on top of the roof but Kiba and Hinata were there. We ended up sitting next to them and Naruto and Hinata were just getting along so nicely like a perfect couple."

I tried to hold my tears in. "I saw Naruto blushing at Hinata couple of times and he was going to show her our project and that's when I lost it. I told Kiba that the deal is off and Hinata that can have him. Naruto ended up chasing me but I screamed at him." I blew my nose again.

"It just hurts so much." My body felt numb. Ino wrapped her arm around my body. "You know Sakura you don't have to do this. Love is a fair game if you really love Naruto then go for it. Don't let anyone get in your way and let Naruto decide who he really wants to date. I know it seems like your past is going to happen again, but don't forget I'm here to help you with anything."

I was right coming here. Ino's voice and presence is helping me calm down. "Can I spend the night here Ino? My whole-body hurts and I don't want to move." Ino tucked my hair under my ear and pulled the covers on me. "I'll contact Tsunade for you so that she's not worried. I barely heard what Ino said as I drifted to sleep.