Aishiteru

A/N: Hey everyone! I'm back I know I haven't finished my other stories, which I AM working on, but I wanted to let this one out too. I just had a new idea for a Naru/Ino and I wanted to share it with you all!

Chapter 1: Sapphire Orbs

Five year old Naruto stretched from underneath the park bench. His blanket of an old newspaper flew away with the wind, his tired eyes slightly open. Naruto yawned while his tiny arms reached out.

"Good morning Makato," little Naruto said, holding a shiny rock within his hands. It sparkled in the suns' light, and tiny scratches to resemble a face appeared. Naruto smiled while stroking his rock, his only 'friend'.

The boy stood up, his black shirt and white baggy pants shifting slightly because of the light breeze. His foxy grin appeared when he spotted a playground. Keeping the rock tightly clasped within his hands he ran to the playground. He suspected since it was morning, the evil grown-ups who called him this 'demon' named Kyuubi wouldn't be there.

Cautiously, within the leaves of a bush, he checked for anybody. His cerulean eyes darting side to side, his amazing nose smelling the air. Nothing.

Naruto then came out from the bushes, and ever so cautiously walked over to the sandbox. Smiling, sighing in relief he sat in the sandbox and put down his pet rock. Although, the sand didn't feel very…normal.

"Baka!" a loud voice came from the sand.

Naruto jumped from his spot. A hand and some more parts of the body emerged from the sand in annoyment. The smell of flowers and the warmth from another body filled Naruto's senses so much. He couldn't help but blush.

Soon enough, after all the sand had brushed off, a girl stood before him. She wore a lavender shirt, and a darker shade of lavender skirt. It blew in the wind lightly, and her face remained in its pouting position. She had blonde hair that fell only to her shoulders. Her bangs clipped away to the side of her pale face. Her sapphire eyes sparkled even with anger burning in her eyes.

"Amy! AMY!" she clenched her fists tightly in anger, the last bits of sand falling back into the sandbox, "That meany head!"

Naruto tilted his head when the girl began to cry. A scrape seemed to be on her arm, and this 'Amy' person seemed to have abandoned her. Naruto frowned and placed his hand on her shoulder.

She looked up at him, "Hello little boy," she said through sniffles.

Naruto's eye twitched, "I'm NOT a little boy. I'm five years old you know!"

She laughed a little, "Silly, 5 is a young age. You're like me, I'm also 5 years old!" she wiped her eyes with her little arms and smiled slightly at him.

"…" he tilted his head again, but he smiled anyways.

"So what's you name?" the girl asks as the two walked over to the bench.

Naruto scratched his head and blushed slightly, "Well, my name is Naruto."

"That's a nice name, mine is Ino! It's Yamanaka Ino!" she smiled and held out her hand.

Naruto smiled, "My name is Uzumaki Naruto, and I'm glad to meet you Yamanaka Ino."

He then pulled out his rock, "This is my friend…My one and only friend. His name is Makato!"

Ino smiled at the rock and stroked it slightly, "It's a cute rock Naruto-kun. Hey, let's be friends! So then you'll have two!" she hugged him tightly.

He blushed at this action and nodded, it was overwhelming and rather hasty but he had to admit that it was more than pleasant. Ino seemed like a very social girl, and the light bouncing off her pale golden hair shone as much as she did. Suddenly, older people called out little Ino's name.

Naruto frowned, "Ugh, I have to go now Ino."

She looked in the direction of which her parents were coming from, and replied to the calls. Then she turned to Naruto and frowned, "Why? You can meet my parents!"

"What are parents?" he then asked. His eyes widened in curiousity as he tried to recall the term, processing it, trying to feel any sort of memory to tell him what a 'paren't was. It didn't really work.

Then the calling became louder and louder as they approached. Naruto bit his lip lightly and ran off, "Sorry Ino I have to go."

Ino tilted her head as her parents came for her. The two smiled at her and she turned to them.

"Why are you all by yourself little Ino? It's dangerous, I heard the demon boy likes to hang around here," the father said.

Ino shook her head, "I'm fine daddy, besides I only made new friends with this nice boy. He ran away though, maybe his parents were calling him."

"Well that's good," the mother then said, "The demon boy doesn't have any parents, so that couldn't have been him."

There was a slight darkness in the air and Ino was confused by the concept of this 'demon' boy they spoke of. She just shook her head and held her mom and dad's hands as they began to walk home. Ino then looked back to see if Naruto had been there, but there was nothing.

Naruto sighed in relief in the shadows of the bushes. Rubbing his forehead he frowned at the fact that his new friend had to leave. It felt like a fleeting moment but the surge of happiness he got from her excitement still resonated in his heart. He continued to stare into the distance, hoping that someday he could really make friends.

Although, luckily for him that wasn't the last time he saw her…

A Year later…

Yamanaka Ino had just finished picking flowers while skipping through the park. She sat on the bench where she and Naruto sat. Sighing she muttered his name, hoping that he would magically appear.

"Hello Ino-chan," a voice then said from behind.

Ino jumped up and smacked the face of Naruto. After realizing that it was him, she screamed and hugged him tightly. She smiled widely and dropped the flowers she just picked.

"How come I haven't seen you for so long Naruto-kun?" she asked holding his hands tightly in her hands.

Naruto was surprised on how much she cared. Not only has it been a whole year, but they've only known each other for the short length of 20 minutes. He blushed and scratched the back of his head, "I'm sorry Ino-chan…I didn't think you'd want to play with me. Everyone hates me…"

He turned his head away and she raised an eyebrow, taking her hand she slapped him again, this time a little softer.

"Idiot, I was looking for you whenever I had the time. I wanted to play with you and get to know you better. We did just become friends, and as friends I think we should spend more time together!"

Her innocence was admirable, her passion was desirable, and the two blondes stood in silence for a moment. The taller one waited for a reply, but Naruto simply shifted his weight side to side in embarrassment. Ino looked at him with her deep sapphire eyes, "Tell me, why you didn't know what parents are? I'm sure you should know…Weren't you raised by them?"

Naruto replied, "No, I grew up by myself. I took care of myself, ate by myself, and was all alone. Everyone hated me, no one wanted to help me, talk to me or anything." He lived a harsh life so Ino felt this rush of concern paint her entire body, and she felt even worse about no being able to find him earlier. He gave her a sad smile and she stepped forward.

Hugging him, she squeezed him slightly and mumbled, "Aishiteru."

Naruto stood silent in her arms, a blush on his face. He then asked what it meant.

She kept him in her arms, "I'm not sure. But mommy and daddy always tell each other that. Also, mommy says its nice to say it to the people you care about."

Naruto nodded his head and returned her hug, "Aishiteru to you too Ino, let's be friends for life."

If anybody watched the two 6 year olds interact, they'd simply laugh. It was a rather adorable sight as the two were still new to human interactions, especially the friendless (except one) Naruto.

"Let's guarantee that," she then said and kissed him lightly on the cheek, "I'm going to start enrolling in the academy tomorrow, you?"

"Yeah, the old man told me I should," he said rubbing the spot she kissed him, red painted on his face. There was a warm sensation that set up camp in that area, and he hoped deep down inside that it wouldn't go away.

"Well then, I can't wait. I'm going to be the greatest kunoichi EVER!" she raised her fist high into the air with excitement.

The blonde boy felt this excitement and clenched his fist in determination.

Naruto smiled, "The old man told me about ninjas and everything. Although he's not always there to see me, I have heard that being the top ninja can make you 'hokage'. I want to be this Hokage, and be acknowledged by everyone in the village!"

Ino stared at Naruto with confusion and delight, "That's great Naruto-kun." He beamed with confidence now and she laughed at his dream, hoping that someday he could make it a reality.

A/N: Sorry that chapter was sooooo short. I hope you like it; next chapter will have another year skip if you don't mind. Please review! This will be pretty long…

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