The Plot

Before Sasuke could reach the entrance of the school building, the door pushed open, revealing a happy Sakiko.

"I was wondering if I wouldn't get a warm welcome."

He looked so charming standing in the morning sun. Other students passing by couldn't help but admire him. Ignoring the stares they'd be getting, she closed the space between them and flung herself into his arms.

He hugged her back, blocking out the whispers from around them.

"How can they be close like this, especially in school?" A girl mentioned to another girl at her side.

"It is considered inappropriate for a boy and girl to be seen holding hands, not to talk of hugging," another student commented.

"Better keep shut guys, they can hear you," a male student chided the three girls.

"Won't they stop already?"

"Sounds to me like you are jealous of them. You wish to be in her shoes don't you?" The male student added.

"Nah… You're just overthinking things