Naruto Fanfiction: Shikamaru/Ino/Temari

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Hey, this is my first Naruto fanfiction, this chapter is short, I know, but the others will be longer, I promise. I'm really excited about it, so read and review, compliment and criticize, XD

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Title: TORN APART AND BETWEEN

Shikamaru was lying on the hill above the training grounds indulging himself into his favorite pass time, watching the clouds and sky. When he wasn't on missions, and he wasn't assigned to one recently, or doing chores at home, he would always come to this spot to think about this life.

His friends and family were extremely important to him. Since Asuma died, he knew that it was his responsibility now to take care of everyone, Kurenai and the baby, Chouji, Ino, Naruto…

It was all too troublesome for Shikamaru, but he would gladly do it for the rest of his life. He learned so much from his sensei and just wanted to fulfill his dreams and carry on his teachings. Asuma was a great shinobi, role model and person, he cared for everyone and fought for them. Shikamaru wanted to emulate his sensei's way of life. It would be a pain for him, but he was prepared to do anything for his family, friends and his village.

Recently though, Shikamaru had this one topic in his mind that just didn't want to go away. It troubled him too much, but he had to figure it out before it became one of those things that would be too difficult to deal with afterwards. As much as he hated to admit it, the thing bothering him recently had been his love life. Yes, his damned love life. He turned twenty just two days ago, and on that wearisome day, he found himself torn apart and between two, very, very, troublesome women. One was his friend Ino, he has known her for almost all his life, and the other was a Sand-nin named Temari, who he met only a few years back. The thing with these two women, was that they both bothered him like hell, and here he was falling over the both of them, not knowing which one he truly loved.

" Hey, Shikamaru! " It was another of his childhood friends Chouji, walking towards him. Chouji looked more like his father than ever before, his hair was very long, and he was even more big boned. In his hands were his favorite chips that he always carried around. Chouji approached his friend grinning, and then sat down next to his lazy friend, however, he immediately noticed that something was bothering him.

" What's the matter? " Chouji asked, a little bit of worry echoed in his voice.

Shikamaru thought of not telling Chouji about his girl problems, but then who could he turn to? Who could help him? It wasn't as if he was an expert on girls, in fact, it was the exact opposite, he found them all loud and troublesome. Most of the time he could not handle being around them, not that he was gay or anything but they were such a pain. He then proceeded to explain his dilemma to the very surprised Choji.

"I didn't know you had problems like that Shikamaru." Shikamaru just raised his eyebrows at his friend. "I mean, you and I both know, you always felt attracted to Temari-san. You never knew what exactly drew you to her but there in definitely a connection there. Ino on the other hand is even worse than Temari-san!" Chouji laughed. "She is louder, more rude, more troublesome, more unbearable, whichever way you put it, but Shikamaru you've known each other for more than ten years. She's your companion. She's someone you would never want to hurt, ever, She's one of a kind, any guy would be lucky to gain her loyalty and strength."

"Plus she's gorgeous." Shikamaru sighed.

"Yeah, she is…." Chouji looked puzzled. Shikamaru glanced up at his friend.

" Well, Chouji, you should know that's not the only thing I think about," Shikamaru laughed. "I didn't mean it like that. By gorgeous I mean, her eyes…they give off a sense of peace that I see no where else. It's like paradise for me. Her innocent blue eyes are charming and reassuring, but they can also be fierce and dominant. When she's with anybody, her passion for life and love, they just flow out of her, that's what I mean when I say she's gorgeous." Shikamaru was thinking seriously now. Chouji smiled at his friend. Who knew lazy Shikamaru could be like this?

" But Temari…." Shikamaru trailed off. She's definitely more self-dependent, stronger mentally and physically, not that Ino isn't all of those things, but it's just that I see her in a different light, you know." Chouji shook his head, he didn't understand. Shikamaru continued.

"She's more appealing in the sense that she doesn't really need anyone. I don't know, I guess I admire that about her. Ino, I've known for years, I know her as much as I know myself. She's, dependent on her family and friends, on support and love, because he wants to be. Temari's just….different. She's troublesome, she bosses me around a lot, in fact, three quarters of the time, she scares the crap out of me, I get really nervous around her. I feel drawn to her somehow, she makes me want to listen to what she has to say, she's just….different….they're just different….." It was as if Shikamaru was talking to himself, he was thinking really deeply about this. "but they have so much in common with each other too, they bother me too much…..but I just see them in different lights….you know." Shikamaru repeated and finally looked at his friend, anticipating an answer from him.

"Well Shikamaru, I have as much experience as you do in this department, and that is absolutely none, so I don't know what to say." Chouji laughed. " However, there are some people we could gain advice from, that's only if you're up to it though." Shikamaru raised his eyebrows.

"And who would they be?" Shikamaru asked.

Chouji grinned. " Konoha's kunoichi, the girls."

"What? No way….."

" Shikamaru, you have nothing to lose, if you ask them for help, the worst they could do is make fun of you." Chouji stated.

"And that's not embarrassing at all? Asking them for help….I don't know…that's so troublesome…." Shikamaru was curious, he didn't understand his feelings, but he wouldn't turn to the girls, although Chouji was right, he did have nothing to lose.

" They're the only ones who can lend a hand, even a little…." Chouji looked at his friend, hoping that he would agree.

"Mendokusai…fine, whatever." Shikamaru grunted. It's better to get solve this problem, before it gets too troublesome. Chouji grinned.

"Great!" Chouji said before opening another pack of chips.

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Hey, so what'd ya think? Boring, stupid, good, bad, unappealing, okay…..whatever you think about this please review, I need to know how it is so I can improve. I promise, it'll get better though, really. It's my first fanfiction, so I will appreciate your honesty, kk, laterz!

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