Disclaimer: I'll own Naruto when horse actually talk. :starts to teach horses how to talk. "C'mon horses, you can do it!:
They were all at the airport waiting for Ino's flight to take of. The rustle and bustle of the place ignored the group of people as they say their final good-byes.
"Ino, I cant believe that you're actually leaving. We're going to miss you so much," Sakura said as she gave her best friend a hug.
"I'm going to miss you too," Ino replied back.
"You are so lucky that you get to leave for England. I wish I could go," Tenten complained.
"Don't worry Tenten. You'll get your vacation. Besides, your going to be a mother soon," Ino said, pointing at Tenten's stomach. "Plus, Neji will never let you get on a plane when you're pregant."
"Of course I won't. It's too dangerous," Neji said as he wrapped his arms around Tenten and brought her closer to him. Ino chuckled at this sight. Who knew that the stoic Hyuuga was able to show feelings just because of Tenten.
"Sasuke says good luck. He's wasn't able to make it 'cause he's too busy working on a case. He sends his regards," said Sakura.
"Good luck to you and Sasuke too," Ino teased.
"What do you mean?" asked Sakura innocently.
"You guys have been dating for a year. He's going to pop the question sooner or later. Don't forget to invite me to your wedding!" Ino said. Sakura blushed at this and chose to ignore Ino's comment. Ino laughed and looked around. Her body became tense when she couldn't find him anywhere.
Maybe he's not coming.
Ino's smiled faded when he still hadn't arrived. Sakura noticed Ino's change in behavoir.
"I'm sorry Ino. I told him, but I guess he couldn't make it," Sakura whispered.
"Yeah, he's probably too busy."
No matter how hard Ino wanted to believe that, she was won't believe her own lies.
"Flight 38 now boarding to England at Gate 53. Boarding Flight 38 at Gate 5."
Ino took one last look around the airport, but she still couldn't find him. She let out a sigh and picked up her bag. She gave Sakura one last hug.
"Remember, don't forget to invite me to your wedding."
"I won't," Sakura said with tears in her eyes. "I won't forget anything at all."
Ino came to Tenten and embraced her.
"Send be a picture of the baby, 'kay and don't worry. You're going to be a great mom," Ino said.
"Thanks," Tenten replied back giving Ino a squeeze. "Come back and visit."
"I will."
Ino then turned to Neji. She also gave him hug and smiled at him.
"Take very good care of her…or else."
Neji nodded at Ino and bid her farewell.
Last call for Flight 38.
"Well, this is it."
Ino walked to Gate 53 and waited on the line with her passport. She turned around and waved at her friends.
I'm going to miss them so much.
"Miss, you're next," the flight attendent called.
Ino took one last look around her.
He's not coming.
She was about to hand over her passport when she heard her name.
"Ino! Ino!"
Ino turned around and tried to find the source of the voice. Her heart soared with hope.
Maybe he did make it after all.
Shikamaru came toward Ino.
"Miss, are you boarding?" asked the flight attendant.
"Uh…yeah. Just give us a sec," Ino replied.
The flight attendant frowned, but didn't say a word.
"So you're really going, huh?" asked Shikamaru.
"Yeah…" replied Ino. They didn't know what else to say, so there lay a uncomfortable silence.
"Ino." Ino looked up at Shikamaru and stared into his deep brown eyes.
Why do I think that leaving was a bad choice? Wait, is that tears in his eyes?
Then, Shikamaru did something that Ino didn't expect. He put his arms around Ino's waist and brought her close to him and buried his head in her hair
"Come back ok?"
"I will. I always do," she said into his chest.
Last call for Flight 38.
"I have to go," Ino whispered. Shikamaru's tightened his hold around her waist.
"I don't want to let you go."
"Don't worry. I'll always come back."
Shikamaru brought his arms to his side. Ino looked at his face and smiled.
"See you later," she said as she left for the gate.
"Oi, Ino!" Shikamaru called out.
"Yeah?" Ino said as she turned around.
Shikamaru paused for a moment before he said anything. He looked directly into Ino's eyes and took a deep breath.
"I love you."
Ino eyes widened and her mouth opened in shock.
Did he just say…I love you?
Shikamaru chuckled at her reaction. Ino had no idea what to do. She was about to leave for England when Shikamaru finally tells her that he loved her. Ino looked at the flight attendant.
"Can you just hold the plane for five minutes?" Ino pleaded. The lady sighed, but nodded her head.
"Thanks so much."
Ino then ran toward Shikamaru and leaped onto him. He caught her and stumbled back a little. Ino looked down on him. Her hair was tickling his cheek.
"About time. I love you too."
With that said, Ino put her lips against Shikamaru's. Shikamaru was surprised at first, but started kissing her back. Shikamaru brought Ino closer to him and started to deepen the kiss. Shikamaru's toungue entered Ino's mouth and started exploring. Ino ran her hand through Shikamaru's hair. Ino felt that she was going to explode. Her whole entire body was on fire. She had never felt so happy in her life. His lips on hers was…just…perfect. It was where they belonged. When they finally broke apart, Ino smiled.
Shikamaru placed her on the ground and placed his hand on her face.
"I'm going to miss you." He kissed her forehead and then advanced toward her mouth.
He kissed her again and let her go.
"I'm going to miss you too."
Ino gave Shikamaru one last hug before she went to the gate. When she looked back, Shikamaru was still standing there. He lifted his hand and waved at her. Ino smiled back.
I'm so glad that he didn't wait until I came back to say 'that'.
Ino entered the gate without looking back this time because she knew that when she returned from her trip, Shikamaru will be there, waiting for her.
If you love someone, don't hesitate to tell them.
Well, thatz the end of that. What did u guys think? this was my very first fanfic. Flames are welcome, but at least tell my what u hated about this, so i can do better! thanx for reviewing! (i know that u are going to review...i know it!)