Packing was one of the things I disliked to do. Going somewhere I've never been to, was another. Of course I loved my grandmother Tsunade but, spending two whole months with her and my brother wasn't how I imagined spending my summer vacations. Thanked Kami that Hinata-Chan was joining us after the two first weeks. Not only was I going to the small Hidden Grass, let's say I wasn't the most outspoken person out there and people would not often come and talk to me. Who could blame them ? I had bright pink hair. The only reason why my existence was acknowledge was because I, Haruno Sakura, was the adopted sister of the friendly, loudmouthed, Uzumaki Naruto. He, on the other hand, knew how to make new friends. Hinata-Chan was such a lifesaver sometimes.

" Guys, you ready soon ? We got to get going ! " My mother called. As I finished packing my last item, Naruto walked in. " Hey, you ready soon ? " " Yes." I lied. I wasn't ready at all. I would miss Konoha. I would miss the sunrise that greeted me by my window every morning. I would even miss my party-of-a-animal best friend, Ino.

While we were on the road, my eyes were drawn towards the surroundings. Everything was green. No wonder they called it the Hidden Grass." What did you brought, Sis ? " Naruto asked me. " My iPod, books, and other stuff. How about you ? " "As you can see, dad helped me put my dirt bike in the trunk. But, fuck, why would you bring books ? That's the reason why you don't have lots of friends, you're not open to anything or anyone. You should go to parties more often, and I don't mean the ones I throw, don't get me wrong, my parties are ass-kicking but, go to other people's houses." He said. " I do go to other people's parties." I argued. " Yeah, when Ino drags you by force and you leave way too early ! " He laughed. Naruto turned on the stereo and we didn't spoke for the rest of the ride. We weren't riding with our parents, just following them so we could know our way back to Konoha and have our truck for the summer. Even though it was old and made loud noise, I loved our truck.

As we approached the end of the road, I could see a big white house with blue shutters. The kind you would only see in movies. It was beautiful. Yellow flowers were hanging from the windows. There was a swing tied to a branch on a big Oak Tree further from the house. I didn't know why she was still living here all alone. Ever since her husband Jiraiya died, she's never been with another man. Well, that's what I've been told, I wasn't in the family yet when Naruto's grandfather died.

I could see Tsunade coming out of the house while we parked the truck. " Minato, Kushina ! " She greeted, while making her way, almost running, to them." My, Naruto, you've grown into a fine man ! " She said, hugging him. As she came closer, I could see she was looking at me with an amusing look and a smile took place on her lips. " You've become a beautiful young lady, Sakura." She said, giving me a tight squeeze. " Thanks." I replied. " I don't think Sakura-Chan changed at all, Tsunade Baa-Chan." " Oh, Shut up you Baka !" So It Started, Naruto and Tsunade Fighting over stuff. But I must agree with Naruto. In my opinion, I still looked like a child even though I was a seventeen year-old girl. I was short and skinny. I had Ivory colored skin, emerald eyes, and short pink hair. To combine all of this, I had a lack of style. Normal shirts and normal jeans were my specialty and I did not were any make-up. It probably explained why I never had a boyfriend, nor been kissed. But, I've chose this. I've chose to not have all the attention and being quiet. I've chose not to be a bimbo who slept with every guy I saw and to tell the truth, I was happy just the way I was.

After our goodbyes, Tsunade showed us all the rooms in the house. There was a stunning living room. There was a fire place with a flat screen TV above. The room was light colored, it was the kind of room where you could just relax and doze off. The kitchen was pretty too. It was painted blue with white kitchen cabinets. I noticed there was a door leading to the balcony outside. A small table with chairs could be seen through the tiny window. I was looking forward to eat breakfast with the morning sunshine everyday. As we finally arrived in the big hall, I was almost happy that the tour was over. " Neh, Baa-chan, can we go to our rooms now ?" " Sure, you impatient brat. Your rooms are at the end of the hall, Naruto right and Sakura left." I headed to my room, released that I wasn't going to share my room with Naruto. Sure, I loved him but, I didn't want to sleep in a pig pen. The walls in my room were light green. There was a window by the bed. I could see the big Oak Tree with the swing from there. The bed covers were bluish purple. " Sakura-Chan, isn't this awesome ? " I jumped. Since when did he got here ? " Sorry I scared you." He apologized. " It's okay. Yeah, I guess you could called this awesome. " I lied. Having Naruto worried about me was the last thing I wanted. " Ah, don't worry ! I'm sure you'll make friends and have lots of fun " He said with his big goofy smile on. " I hope so too .. "

The first week was nice. I woke up, ate breakfast on the balcony outside, read books by the big tree while listening to my iPod and so on and so on. Naruto was always out, I wouldn't be surprised if he had already found people to hang out with. I had to admit, I was kind of getting bored reading all of these books. Going in the town wouldn't kill me right ? I went in the truck and jumped when the engine roared to life. I really didn't knew what I was doing here. I ended up in a shopping mall, with thousand pair of eyes looking at me curiously. I guess they weren't used to newcomers.

I decided to go see a movie at the theatre. Since only old but recent movies played, I had to choose between The Grudge and The Notebook. I wasn't a big horror movie fan, so I ended up choosing The Notebook. I was a little embarrassed when I caught myself crying over a movie which the story would only happen in a movie. I wiped away my tears with my sleeve.

When I got out of the theatre, someone caught my eye. He was the most beautiful person I've ever seen. He had raven black hair, onyx sharp eyes and pale skin. He was very tall, well compared to me, maybe 6'2. I could've sworn my heart skipped a beat or two. When I realized I was gazing at him like an idiot, I quickly turned away blushing like crazy and went straight to my truck.

As I opened the door, I could hear Tsunade singing in the kitchen. " Sakura " She called. " Is that you ? " " Yeah, it's me. " I answered. " Some friend of yours called. What's her name again ? Hm... Ino ? Anyway, she wouldn't stop talking " She laughed. " Oh okay, I'll call her later. Were you singing ? " I asked, grinning a bit. " Yes " she said embarrassed. " You and Naruto's company makes me happy. " " Speaking of Naruto, were is he ? It's been like, forever since I last saw him, even though we both live here ! " That wasn't true, I saw him at breakfast and diner everyday. " Here I am ! " I jumped, I haven't heard him come in.

" What do you want to ask me, Sakura-Chan ? " Naruto said, while he leaned on my door frame. How was I going to ask him this ? Hey Naruto, are you friends with that cute raven head guy ? What's him name ? No, I couldn't do that. So I tried to make a casual conversation. " What did you do today, Naruto ? " I asked. " You know, the usual. I hung out with some guys. We went to the thea.. Hey ! Did you went to the theatre today ? I could of sworn I saw you there ! " He said, almost screaming. " Yes. You probably saw me, not everybody has pink hair .. " I answered. Maybe he does know the raven head guy after all. " We saw you then. " " Who's we ? " I asked. " Eh, well I call him Teme but he's real name is Uchiha Sasuke. Maybe you saw him. He's a little bit taller than I am, with a black chicken's ass haircut ... " And Naruto continued to babbled while I wasn't paying any attention to him anymore. Chicken's ass haircut. I giggled at this. The more I thought of it, the more I realized it did look like his hair, but it was attractive on him. " Okay, well I'll call Ino then. " I said, closing my door in front of Naruto. " Hey! What about the question you wanted to ask me ? " I heard him say from the other side. I didn't replied.

I picked up my cell phone and dialed Ino's number. I pressed the speaker phone button just in case she started screaming on the phone next to my ear " Hello ? " " Hey Pig, it's me. " " Forehead ! How are you ? " She asked. " Fine, what about you ? " " Oh, I'm having so much fun but, I sure miss you a lot ! " " I miss you too ! What's new ? " I asked. " Well, I just called to tell you that ... SAI AND I ARE DATING ! " She screamed. " I told you you were awesome together. I'm happy for you. " I truly was happy, I never really liked the way guys took advantage of her. " Thanks Forehead. How about you ? Did you saw any hot guys ? " I didn't answer to this. " Oh my Kami, you did ! Are you dating him ? Is he gorgeous ? Is he good in be- " She asked, interested now. " No, yes and I don't know. " I interrupted her. " What do you mean ? " " I just saw him. He's one of Naruto's friends." I answered. " Well, do you at least know him name ? " " Yes. " " So ? " She asked. " Uchiha, Sasuke . "