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Love, Love, Shine – Chapter Four – Flower of Hope

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The girl stood upon the limestone pedestal and gazed a top the large, luminous building, slowly shifting her eyes on the bronze plague. Stocky, wide letters were engraved on the top right corner as a small logo embedded in silver wisps resembled the symbol on the building's highest wall.

It read, "Konohagakure High School". The girl smiled slyly as she strode over to the door – past the blooming lilies and chrysanthemums – the soles of her shoes tapping on the rocky stairs.

Her fingers stroked the metal alliance before pushing it with great momentum. On the other side, the door replied with a loud buzz.

She pushed open the door and followed its shadows inside.

This was where she'll be staying. For now.

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Kakashi had known that dazed expression for a couple of years now, and noticing it on one particular student's face was, to say the least, unpleasant. The man smiled with delight and repulsive attitude.

It was third period by now and it was the face of Hyuuga Neji that startled him. Normally the Uzumaki boy would have such hatred towards someone – or something, mind you – but this, takes things to a whole new level.

It seemed that jealous took over the prodigy as well. Tough luck, that boy had. Thinking of it less than a mere crush, Kakashi immediately guessed it.

Tenten.

It was so obvious, yet no one ever knew who and what, when and why, where and how Neji could pick a girl, least a boy. No, he wasn't gay.

For all we knew.

Though, a girl – one of his undecided comrades – of such…mysterious background, to be fair, had one ever guessed – or had a choice.

And to add to that, she has wisdom at a young age, which is a rare find these days.

Kakashi smiled again and stood up from his seat. "Today," he spoke with a hearty voice, "we will learn about…nouns."

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Blonde hair rustled gently in the blowing breeze as the orange sun orbed in on the boy. A silver pair of eyes watched him as she sighed with anticipation of his approach. Not only did he smile at her – twice – but he offered her to play soccer with him and the guys.

For Hinata, soccer wasn't only a sport – it was hell. She wasn't used to playing sports, other than ribbon twirling with Tenten and ballet with Ino, and she was the heir to the Hyuuga clan. She deserves some non-violent time for herself – not when Hiashi is bringing her down and Hanabi is attacking her with everything she had.

Today, Hinata decided, I will watch Naruto-kun play soccer. And…he will…make me stronger…Because…he will never give up…and show me the way!

Her eyes wondered about the Uzumaki's figure – bouncing the soccer ball with his knee.

She sighed with admiration. It was the beginning of a new day.

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Ino was about to drop her head with discontent. Chouji was chomping down on their soon to be history project. It was some "god damned cheese" and "too troublesome to take care of it". Shikamaru was one to talk. In fact, Ino thought that her friends – as well as herself – were going, or already gone, crazy.

The Nara boy fell asleep by the time Chouji ripped open the small blue bag. Asuma shook his head with the least bit of sympathy.

"Yamanaka Ino," he called. She stood up.

"Ano…Hai?" she replied softy.

He smirked. "Due to your…undisciplined classmates," he cringed at the sight of the two boys. "You will be treated to lunch, on me."

Ino's eyes glimmered with fantasies. "Really?!" she shouted with happiness.

Asuma chuckled. "If you do a good job on the project."

Groan.

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Sakura fastened he science goggles as Kurenai directed her group's experiments. Sasuke rolled his eyes as Sai quickly took notes.

The pink haired girl smiled sweetly and leaned her body against his, giggling. Sai's head poked up. He gazed at her pleasant smile and returned the gesture with a loop through her arm.

The Uchiha prodigy noticed their acute, flirty smiles and roaming eyes before he got up and plopped his things next to Sakura. He coughed for attention as the two averted each other towards him.

Sasuke smirked. "Do any of you have a pencil I could use?"

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Jiraiya watched the small girl enter the building's doors and disappear into the shadows. He grinned with mischief. Obliviously, he deformed into the wood's trees as another certain someone watched.

"This is gonna be fun," she smirked.

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Tsunade stomped towards Shizune with confusion and anger. Her expression was less than what you can say, "pleasant".

The principal stormed towards her desk and plopped down on the seat. "Shizune," she called. The nin appeared slowly by the door.

"Hai?"

Tsunade's blonde locks tumbled over her shoulders as she massaged her temples softly. "Jiraiya's here."

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Lee wrote furiously at the green notebook. His tongue slipped out of his mouth gradually and he furrowed his brows in frustration.

Tenten watched and giggled. "Oh Lee, calm down. It's just a short story," she whispered brassily.

Neji glared at the Green Beast and scoffed. "Tenten, leave him be. He won't listen." He scolded. "He's just as hard-headed as Gai."

The bowl cut head of hair paused and turned to Tenten. "Mmkay, Tenten-chan. Only for you because your power of youth-"

"Minna, put down your pencils please." Kakashi stated fiercely. "It's time to share your stories."

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A silky hand wandered through a pink book bag of notes, erasers and nin sandals. The girl paused as she felt the tip of the pencil's lead on her fingers and grasped onto it, gracefully showing it to the questioning boy.

"Like this Sasuke?" she presented the pencil as lavender fluff.

The boy nodded casually as Sakura handed him the utensil. "Arigato." He answered.

Sakura stopped in her tracks as Sai's jaw hung open. "Did…did you just say thank you?" Sai twitched as Sakura held her breath.

"Sasuke Uchiha never thanks anyone." The pink haired girl said worridly. "Ohmigosh, Sasuke, are you sick?"

"Do you need to go to the nurse?"

"Have you had your breakfast this morning?"

"Are you on pills?"

"Did your dog bite you on your head or something?"

"Damate."

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His glossy orbs spotted her own and he smiled. "Ohayo," he waved slightly. She blushed madly and waved back.

"Ohayo…Naruto-kun…"

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TBC

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