A/N So I decided to try and write a Shika/Ino story. Yes it may seem a little sad, but that just makes it oh so much better because well when someone's sad someone else has to pick up the pieces hehe. So please review and let me know what you think. Don't worry it wont be a depressing ending I promise.
Also for anyone following my stories Promise me and/or Faint for me, don't worry more chapters are on the way!
BTW Italics is their thoughts ;)
Chapter One
Dinner and a Surprise
Ino's POV
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Choji I swear if you don't stop eating so much your going to be single for the rest of your life."
Ino's stomach turned as she watched how much food her former team mate was consuming and how fast, she was shocked that Tsunade hadn't put him on some kind of weight loss program she really was one head strong (mean) lady. The fact that she let ninja's represent the leaf looking like that was just beyond Ino's comprehension.
"Ino do you have to complain about his eating habits every time we get food, it's such a drag."
Ok now Shikamaru was just pissing her off. Who asked him anyway? All he did was sit there and ignore her the whole time and now he jumps in to save Choji; damn bastard didn't even notice that she had dressed up nicely for his sake!
Wait since when did I decide it was for his sake? Okay dangerous train of thought, be cool Ino, Shikamaru is just well he's just lazy! Lazy and pissing me off!
"Ah Shikamaru who asked you anyway! Besides if this such a drag then maybe you shouldn't of come with us, seriously Shikamaru you have to be the laziest guy I know and trust me girls don't like lazy guys! So unless you want to die alone and live a miserable life I suggest you start acting like a real shinobi and less like an insufferable smart arse."
Ino meant every word she said; yet a spike of guilt rose in her stomach, it was a feeling that she didn't like, a feeling she decided to try and ignore.
What the hell I don't feel guilty about insulting people, least of all Shikamaru. I'm pretty sure he doesn't even have feelings! Least of all feelings for me. Damn it! Ino what the hell you don't even like him like that!
"You three never change, it's been three years since we were first put together as a team and I swear your still having the same arguments now as you were back when you were genin."
Ino couldn't help but let out a giggle when she realized how pathetic and true what Asuma said was.
Shikamaru's POV
Ah what a drag, I could be outside watching the clouds but instead I'm stuck here listening to Ino whining yet again about Choji's weight, can't she see he doesn't care.
"Ino do you have to complain about his eating habits every time we get food, it's such a drag."
Okay now she's looking at me like she is going to punch me out, seriously all this girl does is nag nag nag; it's so tiring.
Wait what did she just say? I'm going to die alone and miserable? Ah whatever. Like I care.
Except I do care, damn it I wish I could use some type of jutsu to seal away this stupid crush it's so damn troublesome. Oh well looks like I'm stuck with a crush on an annoying tiresome girl, great; what a drag.
"You three never change, it's been three years since we were first put together as a team and I swear your still having the same arguments now as you were back when you were genin."
And now she's laughing, seriously? That girl has major mood swings or something. Not just ten seconds ago she looked like she was going to knock me out, now she's laughing; well I guess at the end of the day I prefer the smile, It's cuter.
Ah damn it Shikamaru, cuter really? I'm beginning to sound like Naruto talking about Sakura; pathetic
Ino's POV
The four continued eating (watching Choji eat) in peace, well until Ino let out a sudden scream when she felt a hand touching her shoulder. Out of instinct Ino spun around ready to knock out whoever just startled her, that was until she saw a strange mask. Then suddenly it hit her; that was an ANBU black ops mask. Immediately Ino pulled her arm away realizing she was about to attempt to punch an ANBU.
"Ah sorry about that." Ino blushed out of embarrassment, but tried her best to hide her face from the boys at her table now staring at her out of pure amusement.
"Ino Yamanaka?"
"Yes?"
"We need you to come with us."
"Um okay, what's going on?"
"Please just step outside with us for a moment."
"Okay?" Ino followed the Black ops outside slowly glancing back at her former teammates, unsure of what was going to happen she took in a deep breath and braced herself.
Shikamaru's POV
Shikamaru started to worry, what would the ANBU want with Ino, they only ever got involved in serious matters.
Ino turned back to look at them as she walked out the door, Shikamaru could see it. He knew Ino too well, he knew that face; she was worried. Shikamaru couldn't help but stare at the two black ops and Ino, he wished he could hear what they were talking about, he needed to know. Then suddenly Ino collapsed, crap this was not good.
Before Shikamaru could think about it he found himself running outside to Ino's aid. He surprised himself on how fast he got there, for a lazy guy man he could run fast when he needed to.
Shikamaru collapsed by Ino's side he grabbed her by the shoulders and pulled her onto his knees. Her eyes were still open but barely, Shikamaru started shaking her trying to keep the girl awake.
"Ino! Ino! What's going on?" Shikamaru started to worry, he couldn't figure out what the hell would get Ino like this. Sure she could get emotional, but she was strong. She made a big deal out of things, but he knew she was actually okay, but this time; this time was different.
"There…gone…my…my….." A single tear rolled down Ino's cheek and slowly her eyes closed. Ino laid motionless in Shikamaru's arms, the sight of her sent a rush of anger through his body; all he knew was she had fainted, but he needed to know why. Shikamaru looked up at the ANBU with a fire in his eyes that even shocked Asuma; Shikamaru was so caught up in getting to Ino he forgot that Asuma and Choji were there let alone the fact that they had also run out after him.
"What the hell did you guys do to her?"
"We have just had to inform Ino Yamanaka that her parents were found murdered in their home today, at this point we are unaware of who the culprit is and that is all the information we can give you, we suggest you take Miss Yamanaka to the hospital it would seem she is in shock."
"Wait…there dead?" Shikamaru's eyes widened in horror all he could do was stare at Ino, she didn't have siblings; she had her parents. That was it. No he couldn't allow it, he was going to catch the bastard that did this.
"Were there any leads? I want to be informed with every update about this case." Shikamaru was determined, he didn't care who he was talking to, he was going to be informed about this case; he had made up his mind.
"I'm sorry we're not at liberty to share that information with you."
With a puff of smoke they were gone. What the hell, who the hell do they think they are? Not at liberty to tell him? He was a freaking jounin not some stupid d- ranked genin.
Shikamaru was left holding Ino in his arms, a broken Ino.
Naw poor Ino! So I hoped you liked the first chapter hehehe. Please R&R, I wont bother writing more if people don't like it, but trust me the next chapter is gonna be pretty cute hehehe. Also I have a Kiba/Hinata story called faint for me so check that out if you're a fan of the pairing and also an Edward/ Winry (Fullmetal alchemist) pairing. Thanks for reading! Please review ;) :DDDD
