As it usually happens with me, I heard something and decided to make a fic from it. Hahaha Mmm…so I hope that you guys like it. Read and Review! Oh, because I have a major project due next week, I am not updating Platonic Loves this week and I'm making this fic is a two-parter. But I will update next week. Since it's both Shika and Ino's birthdays, I incorporated them both into the fic. xD Now enough of my babbling, and enjoy!
Quote of inspiration (first half): "Peyton: Make a wish and place it in your heart. Anything you want. Everything you want.
Lucas: Do you have it? Good. Now believe it can come true. You never know where the next miracle is going to come from, the next smile. The next wish come true.
Peyton: But if you believe that it is right around the corner. And you open your heart and mind to the possibility of it. To the certainty of it.
Brooke: You just might get the thing you're wishing for…"
--Wish--
Disclaimer: I do not own Naruto or One Tree Hill.
Summary: After pondering a while, they all made their wish. SasuIno slight ShikaIno HAPPY BIRTHDAY, SHIKAMARU AND INO!
--Chapter One: Ino's Wish--
A girl clad in purple attire walked through the streets of the Leaf carrying a cupcake in hand. A bright smile brightened up her face. Today was her best friend's birthday. The guy she had known all her life. And who was born one day before her. But that did not bitter Ino, or at least she tried to tell herself. But today, she was happy for him. She had to be. He was her best friend after all.
As she did every year, Ino got up early and went to the best bakery in the village and bought Shikamaru a chocolate cupcake with green icing. She would then buy a candle and place it on the pastry. It was then her task to find her lethargic teammate, light the candle, and tell him to make a wish. Thank Kami for her, she always knew just where to find him.
In fact, Shikamaru would do the same thing on her birthday. Of course, she would get purple icing instead. And since their birthdays followed on another, it had become one of their personal traditions over the years. This meaning that Ino's cupcake would come tomorrow.
"Shikamaru! I found you! Happy birthday!" Ino yelled at the top of her lungs. Her loud voice caused Shikamaru's closed eyes to shoot right open.
"Troublesome, woman." A startled Nara grumbled.
"Make your wish!" The blonde lit the candle and sung 'Happy Birthday.' After Shikamaru blew his candle, Ino inquired what he had wished for.
"Ah, you know. The usual." Shikamaru took a huge bite out of his cupcake, all while smiling fondly at the Yamanaka. 'I wished you could be in my life forever—best friend or more.'
"Being able to live life without any work or troublesome women?" Humor glistened in Ino's eyes, not knowning of the Nara's wish.
"Yeah, well we both know you'll make sure I'm always going to have a troublesome woman in my life." A smirk appeared on Shikamaru's face as he finished his cupcake. 'Not that I'd want it any other way.' Of course he would never tell Ino this. Ino gasped at the statement and punched Shikamaru light on the arm. The Nara chuckled and embraced Ino in a tight hug. "Thank you for the cupcake. You ready for your wish tomorrow?"
"Mmm…no, not yet. " The cerulean-eyed girl said after a bit of thinking.
"Well, don't worry about it. You still have some time."
"Yep. Well, I have to go tot work. Have a happy birthday!" The Yamanaka kissed Shikamaru's cheek and winked flirtatiously.
"Yeah, yeah. I'll see you later?" Shikamaru inquired. He squeezed Ino in his arms before letting her go.
"At dinner, yes. Well, I'm late. Bye!"
"Bye." The shadow-possessor called out as he lied back down. He watched as the blonde ran off and smiled. He closed his eyes and a smirk appeared on his face. 'Even I have to admit she has a nice body.'
"Stop having dirty thought about me."
"Ino!" Shikamaru sat up. A blush spread through the boy's cheeks. Had she read his thoughts? "Weren't you gone?"
"Yeah, but I dropped my keys. Now, stop having dirty thoughts." Ino laughed at Shikamaru's beet-red face. "I'm just kidding, dork. I know you're not thinking like that. I love you! Bye!"
"I love you, too. Bye." Shikamaru said, still in utter mortification. Had she really read his thoughts or not? Damn hormones!
Within a few minutes, Ino finally reached the flower shop. She found her favorite yellow apron and put it on. As she began sweeping the room, Shikamaru's question wouldn't leave her mind. "You ready for your wish tomorrow?"
'What am I going to wish for?" Ino bit her lip thoughtfully. The blonde then walked to the counter and pulled back the drawer. Pulling out a piece of paper and a pen, the Shintenshin user began writing things she really wanted.
After writing her larger than life list, Ino subconsciously wrote down a name. Ino blinked confoundedly as she stared at the six-letter word. She gasped as she reread what she wrote. Her finger traced over the name. A bit of sadness over took her stinging eyes. "Sasuke."
The Yamanaka remember how up to a couple of years ago, she always wished for something that involved Sasuke: her first date, her first kiss, her first boyfriend. But now that he was gone, none of those wishes would come true.
'Stupid, moron. You just had to leave. You had to leave me without saying good-bye. Did our time mean nothing to you. I doubt you'll come back soon…or ever for that matter. But that still doesn't stop me from loving you.' Ino wiped away the tear that had escaped from her eyes. Suddenly, an idea popped into her mind. She knew what she was going to wish for.
"Happy birthday, Ino." Shikamaru said with a smile on his face.
"Shikamaru! Hi! Thank you!" Ino wrapped her arms around her best friend. He in returned embraced her as well and tried to keep the frosting from getting into her hair.
"Welcome. Ready for that wish?" The Nara boy asked as he set the flame on the candle. He smiled when he saw Ino nod. "Make your wish then."
Ino smiled and took a deep breath. Shutting her eyes tightly, the blue-eyed goddess blew out her candle. 'I wish Sasuke would come back to see me.'
Shikamaru saw Ino's eyes open up again. "What did you wish for?" He curiously asked.
"Something that I believe will happen with all my heart.' A wide smile spread across the blonde's face. Her giggling told Shikamaru she wasn't going to tell him what it was. He rolled his eyes and smirked. "Now let's go meet Chouji for my birthday dinner before we're late." Taking Shikamaru's hand, the Yamanaka and Nara walked towards their usual Korean Barbeque restaurant.
Sorry if it seems like a ShikaIno fic. lol But it just makes sense to use them since their birthdays are right after one another. Hahaha But don't worry. They're not a couple. They're just really close best friends. xD Well push that button right down there and tell me what you think, 'kay??By the why, Sasuke will appear tomorrow. Hehehe
