Written as a prise of an art contest. She requested NaruIno, Its pretty short but she seemed to like it. To all you NaruIno fans, I hope you like it and I hope I did this pairing justice. I don't ship this pairing myself so I'm not entirely sure how good this actually is. I'm hoping for input from NaruIno fans! If you like this, I am considering writing a second chapter (actually a sequel) from Naruto's POV
Disclaimer: I do not own Naruto or any of its characters.
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Ino reflects about her feelings for Naruto after he leaves with Jiraya.
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Missed Chances
By: missionquestthing
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Why didn't I realize it before it was too late; the way you always watched me, the way my stomach always fluttered when you were near?
Oh yeah…I know what it was…Sasuke…the prize. That's all he was to me. I didn't even care about him, after awhile all I cared about was beating Sakura.
I'm pathetic, I was so caught up in the competition that I didn't notice how you were always there, always trying to be the best. Trying to get people to notice you, for me to notice you.
You had a crush on Sakura and somehow, I missed it when the feelings were redirected at me.
Now you are gone, training with Jiraya-sama, pursuing your dreams.
You will be a great Hokage and people will finally acknowledge you for who you are and the excellent ninja whom you will become.
By the time you come back you will have forgotten all about your "silly crush". I realize it now I lost my chance, I lost it before I was aware I had one and before I realized how much I love you.
-owari-
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Please Review! If I get enough, I will post a second chapter as a sequel.
