Konoha High I : The Dating Game

IV : Kiss and Tell

Sakura walked down the halls. Her face was a deep red shade and she felt as though her face was on fire. Students sent her gazes of worry, awe, or plain curiosity etched on their faces. Sakura crossed her arms over her chest, lowering her head slightly so bright pastel pink hair covered her face as she continued walking.

"Hey, billboard brow!" Ino called out waving her arm. Tenten was next to her smiling and waving towards Sakura as well.

"How'd it go in Tsunade-sama's office?" Tenten asked, her chocolate brown eyes full of curiosity.

"Well…" Sakura began slowly. She ran her hands through her hair, as she made sure it stayed in front of her face to hide the deep cherry red blush forming on her cheeks. Unfortunately for her, Ino caught it.

"Forehead… why are you blushing?" Ino asked. "What happened? Wow, you really are blushing! Tell us what happened!"

Sakura looked up, mentally weighting her options. Should I tell them… she pondered. Or not to tell them?

That's a stupid question. Of course you're going to tell them! Brag about how on your first day of school —and it hasn't even been half the day—that you managed to get a kiss from one of the sexiest people alive!

Cheeks scorched on the pink-haired girl's face. No… I shouldn't do that.

Are you crazy?! Why not?

Because… how will Sasuke react if he thinks I'm obsessing over him if I tell the whole school I kissed Uchiha Sasuke? I don't want to look like a desperate fan girl. I have more self-esteem than to stoop thatlow.

He wouldn't think that. He'd be grateful we're giving him the time of day to actually speak of him.

Grateful we're giving him the time of day? That sounds conceited.

Your point?

No, I will not tell anyone what happened. He'll think we're obsessing over him. And that's the last thing we need.

Do you hear what you're thinking?

"Hello? Sakura-chan?" Tenten said, waving a hand in front of Sakura's dazed face. When the girl still didn't respond, Tenten snapped her fingers a few times. "Hello? Anyone in there?"

"Wha—Huh? Oh, sorry guys," Sakura answered after a few snaps. "I sometimes zone out, you know…"

"Stop avoiding the question," Ino told her, her ice blue eyes glinting mischievously as thoughts of what possibly happened at the principal's office flooded her mind. Oh, so many possibilities.

"I—uh… nothing happened," Sakura dismissed the thought with a wave of her hand. "Nothing important, anyway."

"But you admit something did happen, so tell us what it is and quit hiding it. You'll know we'll find out one way or the other." Ino eyes seemed to glow.

Sakura sighed. Well, there's no point in arguing… Inner Sakura said gleefully. Brag! Brag to your heart's content!

Yes, there is a reason to argue!

"Ino-pig, nothing happened. End of story."

"Tenten-chan, do you believe her?" Ino asked innocently, glancing at Tenten.

Tenten feigned the look of pondering the thought in her head, arms crossing in front of her chest as her face rested against her right palm. "No, I think she's hiding something."

Sakura sighed, frustrated. "If I tell you guys, will you drop the subject?" Both girls nodded eagerly. Running a hand through silky pastel pink hair, Sakura made a motion with her hand for her two friends to follow her. The three girls went inside an empty classroom, closing the door behind them.