Orochimaru wasn't sure how he got himself in this situation. The sky was still black despite it being morning as he stood outside of his workplace, Konoha Academy, where high school teenagers ran around him with luggage that grazed his skin. Each time the kid would try to apologize, he would send a cold glare making them shrink back into fear.

Orochimaru was still trying to process why he chose to sacrifice his weekend to become a chaperone for a field trip.

Him, out of all people who never attends pep rallies, abhors school events and has zero participation in school spirit. All the staff knows he does the bare minimum for activities like that so never bother asking him.

So why was he chosen to volunteer to do this?

He saw a flash of pink and felt himself stiffen. Oh. Now he remembered, it was her. Orochimaru watched Sakura Haruno smiled as she was talking with presumably her group of friends. She had on white sweat pants and an oversized mint green sweater that managed to make her look like a soft cloud or marshmallow that he just wanted to sink his teeth into and never let go.

No! Bad teacher, you should not be thinking of your student so inappropriately. Orochimaru felt like an owner trying to reprimand his doggish brain for activating with lewd thoughts of his student whenever she came around but he can't help it.

If he could stop them, he would've….

He flicked his eyes to Sakura's face that was heart shaped and clear, her usually long flowing her in a high ponytail that made her neck completely vulnerable and completely exposed to his view.

He fought the urge to lick his all of a suddenly parched lip. He continued watching her talk until she turned to the side where he was standing and quickly yanked his eyes off her to the ground.

He could hear her excuse herself from his friends and footsteps come his way. "Orochimaru-sensei, you're here early!"

As the teacher looked up to her angelic voice, he was greeted to see Sakura's smile up close and was immediately reminded again of why he came. He went for her.

"Ah, Saku—Haruno-san, chaperones are required to come before the students."

"Oh, of course. I forgot, well I could barely get a wink of sleep last night because of the trip! I've never ridden a plane before or even gone to the beach."

Orochimaru watched her expression go from a slight dumbfounded smile to an adorable pout than a bright smile. How could she be so animated and lively in the morning? Her energy was almost contagious. The man couldn't help but grin. Wait, did she change her conditioner or body wash? Instead of her floral scent, she smelled of fruit. Strawberries and cinnamon. It was absolutely divine, enough to send lewd thoughts racing through his head. NO.

Not the time to be thinking of that, you old bastard. Focus on the topic.

"Well, I can definitely understand why you're excited then. I'm used to sleeping and waking up early but I wouldn't have minded sleeping in since the beach does not fancy my likings."

"Whaaat? No way, sensei! Who doesn't like the beach? Crystal clear waters and the sun and burying your feet in the sand, it looks beautiful in pictures and videos! Just imagine it in person."

He chuckled at her innocence. Beaches were far too bright for his taste and he detested crowded cramped places. He also simply hated people. Seeing them half naked was too much for him to take. He wanted to gag at the sight of older women attempting to still wear a bikini where their cellulite and extra amount of fat hang out.

Besides, Orochimaru was much more of a lake or swamp person even though he knew Sakura probably disliked such gloomy eerie places.

"Pictures are overrated, Haruno-san but I'm sure you'll have a great time. "

Sakura felt a tint of red dust her cheeks as she has never heard such sincerity in a statement before. She grinned at him and was going to wish the same for her beloved sensei but Ino interrupted her.

"C'mon forehead, we're receiving our seating locations!" Her blonde friend yanked her by the arm roughly, forcing Sakura to mouth an apology to her sensei.

Orochimaru nodded his head but mentally hissed at her friend, Ino. He never really liked Sakura's friends especially the blonde ones. Not only did they pull her away from him, but they also disrupted his class with immature comments and disrespected him. But the black-haired man's mind was content the whole flight as he had an early dose of Sakura to get him through it.

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"Sakura, why do you like talking to that weird guy? It gives me the creeps how much he stares at you. Not to mention, you're the only female he actually gives attention to and that's including the staff! Don't you find that the slightest bit creepy?"

The pinkette laughed as she opened the fridge to reach for a water bottle. "No way, Tenten. Orochimaru-sensei likes all his students but he probably puts up with me more since I make really good marks in his class and do some assisting for him. Nothing weird at all, right guys?"

"Sorry Sakura-san, I'll have to agree on Tenten with this one. Orochimaru-sensei does seem to favor you probably more so than the boys." Neji spoke.

"Yeahhh I mean, I hate that guy with a passion in general but whenever he's around you, he just changes...also forehead, he stinks. Like reeks of reptilian odor. How you're able to be around him more than five minutes maximum is beyond me!"

Ino was about to bite into her granola bar before Naruto beat her to it but after chewing into it, he began spitting it out. "Ewww what the hell is this? Tastes like shit!"

"You idiot! This is a protein bar for losing weight and happens to be like ten dollars!"

"Well maybe stop buying shit stuffed into bars and you wouldn't have to waste your money. But yeah Sakura-chan, Orochimaru sensei reminds me of those serial killers in the movie that pose as good guys to get the girl then when they aren't looking murder them. Also has anyone seen that guy's tongue?"

Sakura rolled her eyes at all of them while picking up a pack of gummy bears. "You're all being overdramatic. Also Naruto, I think you mean a homicidal maniac instead of a serial killer and he does not stink!"

The two blondes gave each other a look. "Don't get your panties in a twist forehead. We'll stop insulting your precious teacher."

Sakura stuck her tongue out to them and headed to the front where the register is to pay. As she waited in line, she saw a dark figure through the window. It was Orochimaru-sensei! How funny that she can easily spot him in a crowd filled with dozens.

She would never admit the amount of adoration she had for her sensei and was immensely bothered whenever her friends disrespected him or made such unnecessary comments. Orochimaru-sensei probably returned her respect because she actually paid attention in his classes and listened to the lectures he gave.

Sure, her first impression of him was worrisome as he looked strict and the course of AP chemistry wasn't her strongest. But her worry was for nothing as Orochimaru-sensei always helped her with any difficult question, even going as too far to re-teaching her the lesson after school.

She continued looking out and saw his traditional wear of a kimono was changed to a pastel blue button up and white pants. His long black hair was swept into a side ponytail making his chiseled chin even more prominent.

Sakura felt her heart race up a little at the sight of him was absolutely enchanting. Her heart nearly froze when they locked eyes.

At first, it began as what appeared to be a staring contest which Sakura was never good at as crimson began enveloping her face and her heart continued to pound. What was she feeling? Certainly, no more than just admiration right? Yet she began to think differently when he smiled at her.

An actual real smile. Not a smirk or a grin but a smile bearing teeth.

She gasped at the beauty and also of the sudden realization that Sakura Haruno was falling in love with her sensei.

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It's been awhile! Being a senior in highschool is much more difficult than people lead on to be haha...I'm slowly beginning to upload my stories yet started with this one since I always had a chapter ready but simply never finished although I know I should work more so on Book Worm...Hopefully people still like this one!

Sorry if Orochimaru was acting kinda creepy but hey, a man has his urges and Sakura's just too cute for her own good!