Shadow Dragon13: Konichiwa, Shadow Dragon13 is back again with my annual Valentines Day story. Sorry for the long delay for chapter 3 of Naruto, The Untold Story I-
Hojo: She's had major writers block.
Shadow Dragon13: Well thanks Hojo, I was about to tell them that.
Kitsuna: She wished for you to enjoy this story while she writes chapter 3 of ours.
Shadow Dragon13: Yes, yes I do.
Hiro: So please sit back, relax, and enjoy Shadow Dragon13's newest creation, The Love Bug: A Romeo and Juliet Story.
Shadow Dragon13: Please do.
Kita: Shadow Dragon13 doesn't own Naruto. Just the story and Ayame.
"Yo Shino," Kiba called to his teammate, trying to get his attention. Shino didn't respond and continued to keep his gaze on the empty space in front of him.
"Hey Shino, can you hear me?" Kiba asked as he waved his hand in Shino's face.
"What is it!" Shino snapped, already annoyed with his teammate.
"Wow man, no need to get all snappy," Kiba told him in a defensive manner. "Hinata and I were just concerned about you."
"Well, you see Shino, you were very distant today and not acting like yourself," Hinata said softly. "We just wanted to know if everything is alright."
"I'm fine, you don't need to worry," Shino said before walking off, leaving them both behind.
"What's wrong with Shino, Kiba?" Hinata asked him.
"I don't know, but I'll find out."
Shino took the long way home that day. He only did that when he needed time to think. And during his walk that day, he only thought of one person, her. Yes her, the girl he had fallen for on a recent mission. He remembered her long silky brown hair as it swayed in the wind that day they met, and her lovely deep brown eyes as they stared at him with the intent to kill. But most of all, he remembered how well she handled the bees her clan was known for, like a general commanding an army. But unfortunately for him there was one problem, his family would forbid him from being with such a person, for the clans are still in a major feud.
"Oh, well," he said to himself. "It's not like I'll ever see her again."
Just then, a person ran into him, and fell as she bounced off him. She appeared to be the same age as Shino, wearing a brown hooded cloak only the hood had fallen off. It revealed her long silky brown hair and the Hidden Stone Village forehead protector she used to keep her hair back.
"Gomennasai, I wasn't watching where I was going," she apologized.
"It's you" Shino said, dumbstruck.
"What?" the girl questioned as she looked up at Shino. "Another one! Curses, I've got to get out of here before the others catch up with this one." She sprang to her feet and readied herself to sprint, but Shino stopped her before she took off.
"Unhand me" the girl demanded.
"What are you running from?" he asked.
"You of course, and your breather en." she told him.
"I'll help you" Shino said to her.
"And I'm supposed to believe you" she snorted. "How do I know you wont turn me to your clan?"
"Just trust me" he said.
She stared up into his dark sunglasses thinking of why he would want to help her. Was it a trap? Or was he telling her the truth. But what choice did she have? Did she want to have to fight the three Aburame clansmen on her tail, or the one currently gripping her wrist? With those odds, one person is better than three.
"Fine," she finally said. "Help me."
Shino looked around his surroundings, and instructed her to hide in the sushi shop next to them. She did as instructed and he stood outside, waiting for her pursuers.
"Hey Shino, have you seen any one suspicious come by here?" The man with the same kind of sunglasses as his asked.
"I don't recall" Shino lied.
"It's that girl from the Mamizuri Clan again" The second man said. "We think shes here to try and sabotage us again."
"Well, I did see a person pass by here not long ago," Shino told them. "He or she went that way." He pointed to the left.
"Thanks Shino," a third man said and the three of them took off in that direction.
Shino entered the sushi shop and found the girl sitting at the bar by herself.
"So you're here to destroy us again, huh?" Shino asked her.
"Well, yes and no" She replied. "As you figured out, my clan did send me here on an important mission involving yours. But, my true mission is to stop this senseless fighting."
"And how do you plan to do that?" Shino asked.
"I haven't the slightest clue" she sunk in her seat.
"Gomennasai, but may I ask what your name is," said Shino.
"My name is Mamizuri Ayame" the girl replied. "And you?"
"I am Aburame Shino" he told her.
"Shino, well it's nice to officially meet you," said Ayame.
"Ditto"
The two exit the shop and continue to get to know each other while walking around the village, and keeping an eye out for any other Aburame clansmen. The trio they ran into earlier only appeared once more, and they followed the same procedure from before.
"Thanks again" Ayame said.
"It's no trouble" replied Shino.
"It's getting late, shouldn't you be getting home?" Ayame asked.
"Yes. What about you?" Shino asked.
"I'll be staying at the inn here. After all, my mission is not done," Ayame told him. "I'll see you tomorrow."
"Good bye darling" Shino said, obviously not thinking.
"What did you say?" Ayame quickly turned to face him.
"Nothing, nothing," Shino quickly said, embarrassed.
The two then part ways and leave for home.
Shadow Dragon13: Well, how'd you like it? I know, Shino is a bit OOC but I had to do it.
Hojo: Yeah, you HAD to do it.
Shadow Dragon13: Shut Up Hojo! Any way, I'm sure you noticed some Japanese words in here. Here are the translations:
Konichiwa - Hello
Gomennasai - I'm sorry
Shadow Dragon13: And that's it for now. I'll be using more later.
Hiro: Please R&R.
Kitsuna: Remember, no flames.
Kita: And thank you for reading.
