Plot:

(This takes place after the all the wars in Naruto, when everything is peaceful, they are approximately 19-20)

Shikamaru and Ino have been friends for a long time. Best Friends ever since they were kids. There family's have been friends and partners for a long time as well. Changing those feelings might cause problems for them and others. Shikamaru and Ino only care for each others happiness. What if Love develops between them, but there to scared to say it?

Rated: unknown, English, Romance, Ino Yamanaka & Shikamaru Nara

Chapter 1:

Shikamaru was lying on the grass, atop a hill, watching clouds go by as usual. It was a peaceful day in Konoha, sunny, warm, and the sky was full of clouds. Today was one of Shikamaru's favorite days.

He closes his eyes and rests his hands behind his head, enjoying the warm weather. He feels the wind on his face and hears the rustling of the leaves.

'It is a good day.' He thought, as he layed back and enjoyed it. Then he suddenly was interrupted by a voice he knows all to well.

"Shika!" He heard his nickname, being called by none other then his best friend and former team mate Ino. Ino walked over to him and sat down next to him. Shikamaru pretends he didn't hear her and continues to lay there with out opening his eyes or moving. Ino frowns and crouches in front of him, moving her face really close to his, their noses practically touching. A small blush forms on Shikamaru's face and he opens his eyes.

"What is it?" He asks her.

"Hm... Well nothing really. I was bored and wanted to see what you were up to." She smiles brightly at him. He looks up at her as she moved away and sat down next to him again.

"Okay...and I'm doing nothing, I'm just watching the clouds. You should know that." He said back and gives her a small smile and she smiles back. Ino lays next to him and looks up at the clouds with him.

"Why do you love watching the clouds so much? Its boring..." She says and looks over at him.

"Well I just do... It-" She interrupts him. "I know I know, peaceful and calming and stuff...But why don't we do something? We haven't just hung out in a while. Like we used to, just you and me, you know?"

'Why do I love her so much? She's so troublesome and annoying...But I cant get over the feelings I have for her. No matter how much I want to, Ill never be able to get over her...It hurts more and more everyday. Why cant I just tell her? Because I can't and I know it...I wish she would just love me back, maybe things would be easier then.' Shikamaru thought to himself.

He rolls his eyes. "Fine but what did you have in mind?"

Ino blushes slightly and down. 'Why do I love him so much? God why cant I get over this?! I wish he knew! I wish he would love me back! I wish...' She sighs and looks back up at him and replaces her blush with a smile.

"Well I was thinking...That we could go out to eat or something..." Her blush returns. "Then um... go back to my place and watch a movie like we always used to do." She smiles at him.

He smiles at her blush. 'She so cute when she blushes... wait what am I thinking?! Never mind...' He sighs and nods.

"Sure Ino, whatever you want to do is fine." He smiles slightly, her face lighting up with joy.

"Really?! That's great! What time do you want to go?" She asks.

"Well go at night, have dinner and then a movie. I have to help the Hokage tomorrow afternoon with something. Does around seven sound good to you?" He asks.

"That's perfect! I have to go meet with Sakura now so I'll see you tomorrow okay? Bye!" She leans down and kisses his cheek quickly before running off out of sight leaving Shikamaru with a blush and his thoughts.

"Oh man, what have I gotten myself into?" He mumbles to himself, closing his eyes, and enjoying the rest of his peaceful day.


Okay guys, this was my first chapter for my first story. I know its really short but I didn't want to write to much for my first chapter, especially if you don't like it, plus its late at night and I still has stuff to do but anyways, I hope you like it! Please leave reviews or message me, tell me if you liked it or if you don't, if you want something specific to happen in the next few chapters or if you want something different. Don't be afraid to tell me what you guys think, but im also new to this don't be to mean either. Anyway if you've read it and want to read more and will keep reading it, I really thank you and hope that you'll enjoy this story! Arigato!

~ Danieru Chan