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Knocking the Ugly

Chapter 1

By the time I started my last year of high school I was slow, self-conscious and overweight. Looks were directed at me whenever I walk past any students or teachers, they would whisper along the lines of, "Is that Haruno Sakura? I can hardly recognize her; she's gotten so big! She is even bigger than her forehead!" and so I begged my parents to arrange private tutoring for me instead of going to school.

Exams were hard, the work was hard, what was even harder is that I am still trying to move on from the break-up of my ex-boyfriend, Inuzuka Kiba. He was the main reason why I became depressed and had started eating more than usual.

Flashback

Inuzuka Kiba and I were the most popular couple at Washita Private College. We met during a volleyball match and had started dating since our second year of high school, we've been happy since. Or so I thought. The day before our last day of school, before the holidays started, before we move on to our last year of college, before we make this as our 3-year anniversary of being together, I was dumped! With the reason being – "I don't think we're right for each other, I think we should give ourselves some space and maybe try to date other people, you know, experience other qualities." What a JERK! I left a red handprint on his cheek that was still visible the next day.

End of Flashback

I sighed, I know I should probably get over him now but after 3 years of being together it was hard to let go. I turned the page of a volleyball magazine. I love volleyball, but I know from this year on I wouldn't be able to play. I sighed again and turned over the page. The big heading at the top of the page in bold font caught my eye.

'INTRESTED IN PLAYING VOLLEYBALL! KONOHA COLLEGE IS NOW OFFERING TALENTED VOLLEYBALL PLAYERS SCHOLARSHIPS, LIMITED NUMBERS AVAILABLE - APPLY NOW! Entries are due in by the 13th of July, for more information visit our website at I do it? I mean it's only the middle of May now. I can probably raise my fitness level up by then. Yes, that's what I'll do! I was pumped, but before I could do anything I needed to speak to my parents first because I have no money after all. Feeling happy and satisfied I jumped up from the couch and made my way to the kitchen to prepare dinner.

By the time dinner was finished I was already jumping for joy, this was going to be a new start for me and I will work hard for it!

By the time I woke up the next morning I was drained of energy, the lack of sleep from getting a wee bit excited was catching up to me. My tutor was going to be here soon, grumbling out of bed I washed and changed in record time with 5 minutes to spare. The doorbell rang as my toast popped out from the toaster. Stuffing the bread into my mouth I answered the door.

Today's work was boring, the substitute tutor was boring, it is a normal thing for me to see someone gape at my hair colour, which is pink – its natural by the way, but this tutor was staring at it for hours!

By the time my tutoring hours finished for the day and the week, YES! I was tired and grumpy. The voice on the other end of the phone didn't help much. It was too chirpy and fake for me and the gym was probably just for chirpy skinny cheerleaders, wouldn't want that now would we?

I had already given up hope after the 6th gym I called. The receiver picked up: Hello, F for Fitness gym, how may I help you?

Me: uhh..hello how much would a gym membership there cost?

Receiver: Around $100 for two months and you also get your own personal trainer.

Me: Can I choose my own personal trainer?

Receiver: Sure you can, we have many here available.

Me: Really? Then how do I apply?

Receiver: Just show up whenever you want with your membership fee and we'll fit you right in.

Me: Ok thanks a lot.

Receiver: My pleasure, have a good day!

I hanged up. Oh tomorrow is going to be a fun day.

A/N: And there you go….my first Naruto fanfiction ever! Haha…well I know this chapter was maybe too slow or to boring, but it is just getting started! Review if you'll like to read more! …more characters will be introduced in the second chapter and of course Sakura's personal trainer….-!