I heard this song and had to make songfic for it! I love this song! Now please scroll down to the story.

"Spoken Lyrics"

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Shikamaru snuck sideways glances at Ino; she was still sulking from her most recent rejection from Sasuke. He secretly was happy he kept rejecting her. It gave him a chance to get to her. But, every time he tried he just froze up.

'This mission. I'll tell her this mission.'

Suddenly Ino began to shout to herself, "I'LL MAKE SURE I GET HIM NEXT TIME!"

She wore a huge happy grin, one that rivaled Naruto's. Shikamaru sighed; it was now useless to talk to her and it hurt him to see that she smiles for such a bastard. And for some reason this saddened him… tears began building in his eyes. But he hurriedly wiped them away.

'I can be the one…maybe someday…'

When I see your smile
Tears run down my face I can't replace
And now that I'm strong I have figured out
How this world turns cold and it breaks through my soul
And I know I'll find deep inside me I can be the one

Suddenly the forest exploded. Three Akatsuki grunts (do they have grunts?) landed in front of the two shinobi. Shikamaru growled, he hated Akatsuki… even more since of their bastards killed Asuma. Ino did as well, but she had a big head and still usually didn't think things through.

She ran right towards them.

"Ino! Stop! We need a plan!" Shikamaru called out as the grunts brought their assault.

Ino ran for the biggest one and before he could react her foot connected with his chin and he staggered back. One attempted to sneak up on her but Shikamaru quickly slung a kunai at the grunt's neck. It whizzed past and suddenly blood was spouting out of their neck as the ninja fell backwards.

I will never let you fall
I'll stand up with you forever
I'll be there for you through it all
Even if saving you sends me to heaven

It's okay. It's okay. Its okay

Ino nodded her thanks and ran forward to engage the big one as he recovered.

Shikamaru turned to face the smallest of the grunts to find that the grunt's pants were soiled. Shikamaru would have broken out laughing if this wasn't so serious.

He walked straight up to the cowering grunt and heaved his chest in, "BOO!"

The grunt screamed in terror and ran of pants sloshing. Shikamaru chuckled until his attention was brought to Ino by a groan of pain.

He turned and saw the big grunt advancing on Ino who slid down the tree she was just thrown against.

Shikamaru growled, grew enraged and threw himself at the huge man not caring at all for his safety.

Seasons are changing
and waves are crashing
and stars are falling all for us
Days grow longer and nights grow shorter
I can show you I'll be the one

"HOW DARE YOU HARM HER!" he shouted angrily, delivering a flurry of punches into the grunt's gut.

The grunt thought got one good cut with a knife he had in on Shikamaru's arm, though that made him fight harder.

'He got that worked up…over me?' Ino thought cradling her bruised arm and watching in amazement as Shikamaru dealed a great amount of pain to the big grunt.

Shikamaru just lost himself in the fight and pummeled the grunt with barrages of punches and kicks. It was amazing how fast he was moving, he was beginning to rival Lee. He kept going until the man fell back exhausted and beaten.

'Die," Shikamaru whispered as he threw a kunai at the heart of his enemy.

It struck and went in easily, the man coughed up some blood and the lay still, and his life had come to an end.

He turned to Ino and his energy was zapped, now that he knew Ino was safe.

'I doubt I would ever let her fall.' He thought to himself tiredly.

I will never let you fall (let you fall)
I'll stand up with you forever
I'll be there for you through it all (through it all)
Even if saving you sends me to heaven

Suddenly he fell to his knees, all his strength gone. He tried to support himself by his arms breathing hard as the strain of what he put his body through hit him all at once and hard. He looked up at Ino, to see her rushing towards him worriedly. He smiled weakly and let himself fall to the ground letting darkness consume his thoughts and he blacked out.

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Shikamaru awoke with throbbing pain in his muscles and noticed the familiar walls of a medical tent. Ino walked in as he was trying to sit up and immediately scowled at him.

"Lie down! You're still hurt you idiot!"

Shikamaru lied back down wincing at the pain he felt.

Ino's face turned into one of worry as she kneeled down next to him, "Are you in a lot of pain?"

Shikamaru tried to nod but only ended up gritting his teeth against the pain.

Ino frowned, "I'll go in to the closest village and get you some muscle relaxants."

Shikamaru's eyes became sad as he silently told her 'don't leave'.

Ino made to protest, but Shikamaru pleaded, "Please."

Ino's eyes softened and she lightly held his hand, he had never looked so fragile. She was scared if she treated him too roughly he would break.

Shikamaru smiled thankfully up at her and she blushed. He smiled a bit more and closed his eyes to get some rest.

'He's sort of cute when he's sleeping…He finally looks so peaceful and his lips look so…HOLD ON!! WHAT AM I SAYING!!?? I love Sasuke-kun!'

'No you don't. And you know it.'

'Oh god, not you!'

'Yes me. Now when are you going to stop lying to yourself and tell Shika you love him!?'

'I don't, plus why would he still be after me…I've chased Sasuke so long…'

'…I give up on you until you develop true eyes.'

Ino sighed and looked back down and Shikamaru began to talk in his sleep.

"Cuz you're my, you're my, my, my true love, my whole heart
Please don't throw that away
Cuz I'm here for you
please don't walk away and
Please tell me you'll stay, stay…Ino…"
Shikamaru sang quietly.

Ino's eyes almost bugged out of her head and she almost woke him up, but he continued singing.

"Use me as you will
Pull my strings just for a thrill
And I know I'll be okay
Though my skies are turning gray

I will never let you fall
I'll stand up with you forever
I'll be there for you through it all
Even if saving you sends me to heaven"
Shikamaru finished his song and continued to sleep happily.

Ino just sat there shocked as Shikamaru continued to sleep. She slowly recovered and hugged him tightly.

Shikamaru yelled out as pain returned from being squeezed. Ino quickly let him go and began apologizing.

Shikamaru just kept nodding as the pain left him.

"Why did you hug me in the first place?" he asked.

Ino looked at him smiling and said, "I heard you sing the song."

Shikamaru cocked his head.

Ino giggled and repeated the words he sang, the whole time Shikamaru just paled.

Ino hugged him, and to his surprise, nuzzled his neck.

"I like you too," she murmured into his neck.

"Just like?" he asked a bit of disappointment leaving his voice.

"I'm not sure about love yet… I'm sorry…" She said meekly.

Shikamaru laughed and ran a hand through her hair, "Don't worry about it. You just owe me for saving you"

Ino smiled against his skin, "Yes my dear hero… wait, no… my guardian angel."

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ARGH! The last part was kind of corny but overall I think it came out well... remember to review!