Sasuke Uchiha never left Konoha. The Uchiha massacre never happened. Itachi Uchiha - Sasuke's older brother, didn't join Akatsuki. Sasuke was never cold-hearted. Sakura was satisfied with Sasuke's personality, which made her happier. Naruto, on the other hand, was still announcing rivalry with the prodigy of the Uchiha clan but at the same time, had a strong bond with him. Everything seemed so perfect. But it just seemed, it really isn't. Orochimaru was a missing-nin. A fellow Konoha ninja who went to the wrong path which became a traitor. During his investigation with the Leaf Village, he is particularly in need of someone who has the potential to... bloom into something... stronger than expected, let's say. Who would be his prey? Naruto? Sasuke? Sakura?! ((Better than it sounds, I suck on descriptions, :3)) Disclaimer: I do not own Naruto.

My eyes brimmed with tears. "I don't know if you remember but you told me these cheesy pickup lines..." I began, my voice cracking. The room became silent as a single tear dropped from my eyes. Once it did, his expression quickly changed from confusion to worry. I immediately recalled that pickup line he told me that day, the one I used to think was nothing but a bunch of baloney but now as a treasured memory. 'You can fall from the sky, you can fall from a tree, but the best way to fall is in love with me' His words were still fresh on my mind. I could never forget that dreadful day when that happened. If it wasn't for me, he wouldn't be suffering this much. If it wasn't for my foolishness, then maybe, maybe, I wouldn't look so helpless in front of him right now. I inhaled sharply, trying to compose myself as I wipe the tears from my eyes. "Well, you're a liar. Falling in love with you isn't the best way. I would rather fall from the sky or tree than do that. Why? It's because falling in love will only bring me more suffering and pain than those two combined." Haruno Sakura has always resented everything about Uchiha Sasuke. His hair, looks, personality, gait, voice-or in short, every single thing about him ever since he has rejected her best friend, Ino, when she confessed her love for him. Who knew that one single accident will change that all? NOTE: SASUKE'S ATTITUDE HERE IS FROM ROAD TO NINJA Cover made by: Albinoshiro

Sakura always thought she had time, that everyone she loved would always stay with her, but that dream shattered when her parents were snatched away from her, right before her eyes. It was then that she realized the cruelty of life, but being only six years old, she did the only thing that made sense to her, she moved on. No, she didn't forget her parents, in fact, she remembered them everyday, every moment, the pain was fresh, but she hid her weakness, and grew. However, she made herself a promise, to always protect those near her heart. Now, six years after her parents death, when Sakura had finally felt that she may just be healing, her past comes back to haunt her. Secrets are revealed, enemies are made, friendships betrayed, an ever dangerous threat over her head, lies unravelled and bonds strengthened. As everything in her life comes crashing down, Sakura finds herself relying more and more on Sasuke and Naruto, as all three of them form an unbreakable bond. BEING REVISED

First place winner in the KnB_WattyAwards2014 * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * Being a girl who loves basketball with a passion is a hard life for Masami Fujioka. Coming back to Japan from America, she's allowed to join the basketball team at Seirin High only after striking a deal with her demanding father. Her side of the bargain is a bit tricky to uphold though. Balancing school life with ballet, piano, and basketball? She knows that the sport she loves so much will eventually be the death of her. And honestly? Masami's not an ordinary girl. She easily led her team in America to victory without a hitch. Right before her brother passed away in front of her eyes, Masami made a promise to him - a promise that will change the future for everyone. But how can she when Japan is a country that frowns upon females playing basketball? "Just you wait, onii-san. I'll make our dreams come true!"