Author's Notes: Hello! I be Xela267. And as for notes on this story...

Yes, it is an InoNaru. One of the rare ones. Personally, I hate Ino. Hate her. Beyond all reason whatsoever. But I think that NaruIno is good in some insane way. So enjoy.

RAIN

It was a rainy night in Konohagakure. Naruto was running for cover amongst the main streets of the city. 'Darn it, why does my apartment have to be closed for a week this week? The one week that I don't have a place of my own and Sakura finally moves in with Sasuke after two years of dating! Darn it!' Naruto thought to himself. He looked around. The ramen shop was nowhere to be seen and Naruto was loosing his patience. Aha! Naruto spotted Ino's mom's flower shop. Ino wasn't the friendliest to Naruto but at least she knew him well enough for him to go in. Three minutes later Naruto was dripping on the front mat.

Ino was surprised to see him. "Naruto! What are you doing here on a night like this?" she asked, putting in some roses in to a small boquet.

"Have you seen what the weather is like out there? I don't have an umbrella or a hood, either, so I'm soaked!" he said, shaking his hands to get rid of the water. He walked in a bit and looked around. It was a pretty nice shop, full of boquets and floral arrangements. Naruto seemed to be the only one there, Ino aside. Ino's mom wasn't even there. Ino put down the boquet and went in to the back room, emerging with a blanket. "Here, this'll warm you. It's pretty cold out there, huh?" she said, walking in, blanket in hand. Naruto expected her to toss it to him, but instead she went up to him and wrapped it around him herself. Naruto was confused. Ino had never shown any kindness towards Naruto, instead acting like he was the most annoying thing on the planet. And Naruto believed it. He scowled ever so slightly. "How come you're being so nice, Ino?" he said bluntly, sitting down in a chair that was conveniently located in the corner, next to the heater. Ino hesitated. And Naruto could swear that she was blushing, as well... Nah, couldn't be. Ino was a Sasuke fan girl through and through... Right?

Ino pulled up another chair and sat down next to Naruto. "Can't I be nice? After all, you're a friend," she said, in a nice tone. Naruto was even more confused. Friend? They hardly talked. Maybe this was a late rebound from Sasuke being taken by Sakura, and the fact that Shikamaru and Chouji turned out to be closet gays and admitted it to eachother, so now they were dating. But wait... This was the news of two years ago, how late can rebound be?

"Ino, you're never nice to me in public. What's going on?" Naruto asked, almost demanded but not as harsh. This time Ino was definitely blushing. There was an unnerving silence afterwards, which was finally broken by Ino. "Naruto... I... I... Okay. I'm nicer to you here because... Well..." Ino stumbled on the words. Then she shocked Naruto to almost no end. She reached around, wrapped her arms around his neck and slowly kissed him. It was Naruto's first kiss in his life, aside from that one Hinata gave him before going on vacation two weeks ago. But that had been quick and on the cheek. This was on the lips, and slow... Ino released with some reluctance. "I... I'm s-sory, Naruto..." she said, suddenly sounding a little like Hinata. It all finally clicked for Naruto. He grinned. "Don't be, Ino." and he scooted his chair closer to kiss her again. Ino was blushing like a wildfire now. "But why're you mean to me in public?" Naruto asked, holding Ino. Ino looked down. "That's... That's why the shop is open so late. Mom would usually never open it this late, but mom isn't here. Know why? I broke down last night over this whole thing. Mom came in and tried to tell me that it was okay, that Sasuke might not be with Sakura forever... And I had to admit to her the truth that I loved you Naruto. Not Sasuke, you. But... That didn't go over so well with mom and dad, and you can guess why... That demon fox in you, Naruto. But I don't care about the demon fox, I don't care if you're obnoxious and admittedly, a little annoying. I love you, Naruto..." and she kissed him again.

CHAPTER 2 COMING SOON!