Title: There's a Bicycle in the Street.
Fandom: Naruto
Pairing/characters: Shikamaru/Ino
Word Count: 178
Rating: PG
Warnings: none
Disclaimer: I don't own Naruto or the characters.
Summary: "They have… Shikamaru…they're ready for war."
A/N: I came home from the store one day and looked at the streets.
That's basically all the inspiration I needed. Although it's short, I find this
my favorite.
There's a Bicycle in the Street.
By Spiritt
"Do you realize," she said quietly, "what has happened?"
She brushed away the grass stabbing at her ear and looked at him. He is sleeping, head tilted towards her, lips parted childishly. She continued, however, "I was walking down the street today. I crossed the whole town, just walking. My feet got tired and then I went home." Shikamaru exhaled deeply as a blade of grass poked the tip of his nose. Ino stares at him, calm and collected. Dark circles were appearing under his aged eyes. She had the urge to suggest makeup.
Their bodies grew closer, and she turned her back on him, staring at the green fields of sanctuary. She shut her eyes. "The children no longer play on the streets, Shikamaru. I don't see anyone. They have… Shikamaru…they're ready for war."
Shikamaru opened his eyes. His hands encased hers, his lips tickling her neck. They breathed as one, lost in the sky and the earth. He sighed, "Tomorrow." She shakes against his heart and whispers her sobs.
"Tomorrow."
There was a bicycle in the street.
Author's notes: There's a contest being held at the Shika Ino Community at Live journal. I would love everyone to participate in it, it will be great! Shimmy on over there to learn the details.