Right so I'm at a current writers block for Should've done that so i thought i'd write a one shot for my favorite crak couple Naruino.

She smiled. It wasn't a happy smile, more like the one you just put on to try and make someone happy. I looked over to her, her eyes dull, her skin pale, her clothes dark, over all she looked lifeless. I sighed. I wanted to go up to her and hug her so bad, to comfort her when all her pain was at its strongest point. I looked away. I couldn't stand looking at her any longer. So I looked at my morning team mate. I was sad, I had lost my best friend, I wanted to die, but I stayed strong for her. I looked at the tombstone, which was getting soaked with my team mate's tears.

Uchiha Sasuke: A Friend, A Team Mate, A Lost Soul Please Rest in Peace

We were so close. We were about to become jonin. After Sasuke had returned from the Sound, we became chunin, together. Then we promised that, together, all of Team Seven would become jonin. But that isn't going to happen. That can't happen, not anymore that is. I look away from Sakura crying at Sasuke's grave. I looked back to the blonde kuonichi. She and her team mates were talking quietly. They started to walk over.

"Naruto." She said quietly. "Thank you for letting us come. And we're sorry about him. But we have to go." She smiled lightly and I nodded. They walked away, she walked away. And for the first time, I wanted her to stay not go.

"Ino." I mumbled as I watched them leave.

2 Years Later...

I watch her pass me. Her long hair flowed behind her and so did her team mates. I sighed. She looked so flawless. When would the flawless girl notice me though? Sakura had nothing to do with me. She spent all of her time with Sai or training to become the best medic-nin ever. So I spent most of my time alone, even though I wanted to spend time with Ino. I wanted to, but never got the chances to. She always said, "Another time." Or "I need sometime to think about it." Then there was my favorite, "I'm sorry I'm spending time with Shika, I don't have time for a boyfriend now." Every time she said one of those lines I felt as if I was dying inside. And the last one, I knew she was lying because she was Shikamaru's girlfriend, so that meant she had time for a boyfriend. I sighed, and continued my walk to the ramen stand.

1 More Year Passes...

It was a sunny day. I was walking past Ino's apartment and I heard a faint cry coming from the roof. I jumped up on to the roof and saw a crying Ino. I bent down next to her.

"What's wrong?"I asked with sincerity in my voice.

"Him and that Sand witch!" she sobbed more. I looked at her.

"Ino, you know all I think you've ever needed is time. You needed time to pass for you to see that Shikamaru was going to end up with Temari, and time for yourself to grow. So I'll be here and if you need a friend to turn to I'll be here." I quickly hugged her and left, for I had a mission to get to.

"Naruto...thank you." She whispered to her self.

3 Weeks Pass...

My team and I start to near the village. I see a blur with blonde hair. Shikamaru speaks. "Is that Ino?"

I nodded. "I think so. But who would she be greeting here today? Neji has Tenten, you have Temari and I know that she doesn't like me, I know it."

We walked through the gates and Ino came over to me. She was smiling. I smiled back. "Hey Naruto, how was your mission?"

"Good. But Ino-chan why are you here?" Her smile wasn't as bright now.

"I was thinking about what you said a few weeks ago." Ino was rocking back and forth on her feet.

"And?"

"Well, I was wondering if we could go on a date, like the one you asked me on a year ago."

"Okay Ino-chan!" She smiled. "I'll pick you up soon. Just let me get ready."

"Okay! I'll get ready then." She ran off, and all I could do was smile. I got what I wanted.

did you like it? I may write a Naruino series and then again i may not. but please review and tell me what you think. thanks

-rei-