Chapter 1

She couldn't help but to feel anxious. Konoha High School was trying something new, something risky. The students had complained for years that their school never did anything for Valentine's Day. All of the other schools in the area at least sold chocolates or roses, or at least did something, but not Konoha. That is, until they got a new principle, Hatake Kakashi, and things began to change.

Mr. Hatake was…. unconventional. He blatantly read Romance novels when he was walking through the halls or sat at his desk, and sometimes it seemed like he wasn't doing any real work at all. So when he heard that the school did nothing to encourage romance on Valentine's Day, he basically threw a fit. He called a faculty meeting, and claimed that clearly no one at this school understands romance. And with his standards of romance, he was probably right.

So what was his solution for all of this? He could of just had the school start selling the conventional Valentine's Day products, but no, that wasn't enough. Instead, he declared that every student must fill out a personality survey, and then he would look at all the surveys and decide who was most compatible for each other. There was one twist though. The person who you receive as your "perfect match" didn't necessarily receive you. Mr. Hatake claimed that assigning matches would be far too cliche and unrealistic. Also, there was a possibility that no one would receive your name at all.

Mr. Hatake said that everyone had to fill out a survey, but what you did with your results was your own problem. He claimed that he was just "planting the seed". You weren't obliged to ask out your person on a date, and you certainly didn't have to go out with someone because he/she got your name. The point was to encourage romance, not force it down your throat.

So as Hinata looked at the extensive personality survey, she wasn't sure why she felt so nervous. She was almost certain that no one would receive her name, and even if someone did, they certainly wouldn't ask her out. Then the reason dawned on her. Naruto. She didn't know what she could do if she didn't get his name, and more so she wanted Naruto to get her name. Se has had a crush on the boy for as long as she could remember, beginning with the time that he defended her from bullies insulting her looks when she was five. That was 12 years ago.

Despite the fact that she loved Naruto for so long, she has never actually told him how he feels. In fact, she's not even sure if he knows she exists. He always pines after another girl in their class, Sakura, and she can certainly see why. Sakura is stunning, with gorgeous pink hair and vivid teal eyes. She radiates confidence, and not afraid to put herself out there. Essentially she has everything Hinata feels she lacks.

Hinata's lilac eyes fluttered over the admission form. She wonders if she should simply put down lies on her admission form. Lie about how she loves sports and loves to put herself out there just so she could have the slight chance of Naruto getting her name.

But after further thought, she realized that then there would be no point. If she didn't answer honestly, and Naruto did get her name, then she would be even more doomed. It would mean that Naruto is meant for a perfect, fake, her. One that didn't exist. Of course for the section that asked about her ideal partner, she would essentially be writing down Naruto's characteristics. She would almost certainly get Naruto's name. That would be enough.

So, finding her resolve, she picked up the pen and filled out the dreaded form.

…..

Sasuke thought the whole concept was stupid. He didn't need love, he already had enough of it. At least once a day a girl would ask him out. And at least once a day he would reject as many girls that he could. Most girls at least had the common sense to drop it after being rejected once, but there were a few girls who were especially persistent. Haruno Sakura, Yamanaka Ino, and Uzumaki Karin.

He could tell by their obvious stares when they filled out their forms that they were trying to write his characteristics word for word so that they would certainly get his name. But thankfully, that didn't necessarily mean that he was going to get one of their names in return. The new principle really pissed him off, but at least he wasn't an idiot.

Sasuke considered lying on the form. He considered writing down someone like Naruto's characteristics, just so he could see the surprised look on all of his fangirl's faces when they received a different name. But he eventually decided that he wouldn't lower himself that far.

He didn't know how to describe his relationship with the male Uzumaki. He was definitely Sasuke's best friend, despite the fact that they are polar opposites, but that was mainly because the damn idiot never left him alone. As much as he loves to bash Naruto though, he also knows that he is an important part of Sasuke's life. It's just strange.

Sighing, Sasuke began to fill out the section about himself honestly, and then turned to the part that asked about his preferences in a partner. He considered leaving the section blank, but he didn't want to get a dude's name or something when he got the form back. How would he explain that to Naruto?

So he decided he would answer honestly. He wrote that he liked someone who was shy and smart. Someone who liked to read and do intelligent activities, and was genuinely kind. He also made it a point to state that he didn't like girls who were too public with their affections, and wasn't shallow enough to like someone for looks alone. That should rule out any of my fangirls, he smugly thought.

Satisfied with his response, but annoyed by the entire concept, he dropped off his form immediately after school and went straight home.

…

The new principal looked over the submitted forms at the end of the week. The majority of the female forms seemed to be directed at the notorious Uchiha Sasuke, with only a few notable exceptions. The ironic part was, that even though practically the entire female population chose him, he couldn't find a single girl who fit his description. He pondered giving him a blank sheet

That is, until his eye wandered to the form of none other than Hyuuga Hinata. While her section on who she liked was basically a description of Uzumaki Naruto, her personality section was exactly what Sasuke was looking for. Under Favorite Activities she wrote that she loved to read, write, knit, bake, paint, and hang out with her dearest friends. She is a member of the trivia team, art club, and helps with the drama backstage sets. She also said that she isn't one for PDA, well, if the opportunity for such a thing arose.

Smirking to himself, the gray haired principal spun around in his chair. Interesting, he thought.