Haha Hey-yo guis . So umm y'know whenever I start reading more & more fanfics more ideas pop up into my head . That happened when I was reading some ShikaIno Fanfics . I came up with this fanfiction ! :DD Lol , but I never finish my other one ^^; After finishing atleast chapter one of this story ( Or maybe just make it a One-shot ) Then I'll continue my Jyu-oh-sei one ! Ok ? Promise ! And then I'll add chappie 7 to My Bleach fanfic ( If anyone even bothers to review for chappie 6 :P ) OK well enough about me on with the story !

Disclaimer: I oown nothing :D The asian dude owns all o,O

Warning: Don't cry please because my scenes might be a bit emotional ;m; then again try not to laugh your asses off at the same time xD ( If you even find it funny ;_; ) Oh and please R&R!

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It all began on that night. The night that changed Ino forever.

{{ Flashback }}

Ino ran , and ran , and ran like she was running in a major marathon. It was a silent night , and her footsteps could be heard as she searched through the empty streets of Konoha. She was looking for a certain someone, a certain boy. Yes , Shikamaru Nara.
Ino and Shikamaru were at the young age of 13. Ino just wanted to confess her love to him already , she just couldn't hold it in anymore! She was quite confident that he would accept her , so she smiled. Until…she saw what was happening when she got to the area he was in. All she could see was a bit of dirty-blonde colliding with dark brown like a sea that couldn't be tamed. There the young couple stood , Temari and Shikamaru. To Ino all hope failed when she saw them together. Her eyes started to water , and her heart just dropped.

" It can't be…. " Ino said in a soft voice. Crystal clear tears ran down her pale cheeks as she stood there speechless.

' Drip…..Drip….Drip…. ' Was all you could hear as her tears hit the ground. Ino turned around sadly walking back home. She cried more and more as she got closer to her house. Instead of entering the house through the door ( like a normal person would ) , she climbed up a tree and entered through her room window. But you can't blame her , she was heartbroken after all. That night, Ino swore never to speak in times she did not need to . She decided to strictly never to fall in love ever again. She decided that whenever she sees Shikamaru , she will avoid him. Ino did not want to be herself anymore. She didn't want to be extravagant , Funny , Loud , Bossy , etc. She just felt like a crumpled piece of paper being blown around by the wind never to be picked up , or read ever again. But that same day she decided to avoid Shikamaru , she promised herself to keep fighting. Fighting for Him.

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About 4 years passed, and the two were now 17. Temari was still Shikamaru's girlfriend , Naruto was now Hinata's boyfriend , Neji and Tenten were together, and just recently Sasuke FINALLY decided to say yes to Sakura, But in the process he indeed did fall in love with her. As for Ino, she and some other unfortunate people on the other teams still remained single. As for Ino, that wasn't a problem. She wasn't desperate , but she was waiting. Waiting for Him.

As always she'd follow the group of couples around , and would lazily look around seeing places that have now become so original to her , because doing this has become more of a daily routine for her. All the couples would constantly separate leaving Ino alone to what bond with Casper? Ino would just walk around maybe stare at the sky for a while, and stop at a few places greeting people that knew her very well. She always went to a certain spot though. That same spot where everything happened. She could still remember the scenery clearly as if it were burned into her memory. She'd sit down in the area that would be the place in which she was crying that night. She'd run her fingertips over the dirt that laid there like a blanket covering the ground , and would imagine feeling her own teardrops. She was then startled by something. Her eyes widened , but not too much noticing Him. Shikamaru.

" Hey Ino. We haven't talked much eh? Been a while. How are you? " He didn't sound like his usual lazy self. He sounded much more… just.. much more.

Ino simply gave him a small smile. " I'm fine could've been better. " She'd get up dusting off her butt.

" Is something wrong Ino? Did something happen? I don't understand this is the first time in 4 years that we've made contact, and you're not the same. " A feeling of Concern filled his voice.

She stared at him for a bit then coughed slightly. " Yeah I know.. nothing's is wrong.. everything is completely fine.. and completely normal. " She avoided his second statement because she didn't want to get to involved , or too immersed in the conversation. Just small talk was all she was aiming for.

" Ino we used to be best friends. What happened to that Snotty , Loud , Extravagant , Some what anooying, Three year old that I met at the park? " He questiond more curious now.

" Oh her…? She grew up.. " And with that she concluded their so called 'small talk' and walked away holding a daisy in her hand humming.

So Much questions started filling Shikamaru's head making him more , and more curious each minute. No in fact , each second.

The couples spent the rest of their day doing their own thing until the clock hit 8:00. Temari's curfew.

" Shikamaru! Hey , I've got to get home! My parents are going to KILL me! I love you! See ya tomorrow! " Temari kissed his cheek.

" I love you too babe! Bye! " Shikamaru smiled.

Ino looked down trying to tell herself that she didn't just hear that. Wasn't she supposed to be used to hearing that by now?

Ino turned around and headed for her home , but then dropped her daisy. She then squatted down and picked up her flower gently standing back up.

" Only you understand my fragile feelings , do you not flower? " She said twirling around the flower by the stem.

Shikamaru then spotted Ino , and yelled out her name.

" Hey Ino! I'll walk ya home! " Ino sweat dropped and tried to walk as fast as she could to her house. Shikamaru ran up to her and put her hand on his back.

" Damn.. " Ino cursed under her breath.

" What's the rush? " Shikamaru asked , but Ino ignored it , and kept on walking.

" Tch. Still troublesome I see… " That statement made Ino smile a bit. She remembered hearing him call her ' Troublesome ' ever since they were children.

They finally reached outside of Ino's house and Shikamaru stopped there. " By Ino. "

Ino nodded slightly then walked forward but was stopped by Shikamaru's grip.

He turned her around , looking serious now.

" Ino. Why are you so silent now? Why aren't you yourself? You used to be so happy so full of joy.. , but how come you changed? You know it saddens me seeing you all gloomy , and sad. It's really giving me , and the others a negative aura. Why can't that little girl come back? "

Ino's body was shaking now. She looked down , and suddenly little wet teardrops hit Shikamaru's arm. He gasped slightly in concern.

" Ino? "

Ino looked up at him showing him those beautiful blue eyes that seemed like the cerulean ocean lied within them.

" Do you really want to know Shikamaru? " Her voice was shaky.

He nodded telling her yes.

" I-its because….all these years…I've been in…." She paused for a moment then inhaled.

" Love.. with you… and I still am.. All these years I had to endure the pain of seeing you love on another woman without showing any sign of hurt.. and sorrow… that's why im giving you guys a negative aura.. because I hold it in so much that my body starts to overflow with it… That night… that one night.. when I was going to confess my love to you.. it seemed you have already found what you wanted.. what you loved… "

Shikamaru's eyes were wide , and he was filled with surprise.

" You mean that night I asked.. Temari out… 4 years ago.. ? "

Ino nodded.

" I was there Shikamaru…. And I was watching… "

" I sensed you there…" He stated clearly.

" T-then tell me Shikamaru! " Her voice was slightly raised.

" Why didn't you stop! Why did you keep on showing her such a form of love if you knew I was there? Was it intentional? Huh? Did you want to hurt me! BAKA! " Ino yanked her arm out of Shikamaru's grip and turned walking away from him , wiping each tear. But he grabbed her again, this time with a stronger grip.

" Wha-! " Ino was silenced by something she would've never imagined making contact with. His lips. Ino was surprised by this. His lips were so soft, and warm. She wanted to savor every bit of it , and she wanted it to last for eternity. He suddenly then broke the kiss , and stared at her. Her cheeks were flustered. " You baka… " She said in a soft yet cute voice.

" Why'd you do that? "

" Ino… I too loved you….. and I still do. But you deserve better than me… So I thought that by being with Temari I was doing you a favor.. , but I guess I was wrong. It was causing you more pain than I could ever imagine. I'm sorry that you had to suffer the whole time.. , but I give you credit. Because you were able to find the courage to maintain a positive attitude.. and you were able to keep your feelings hidden for a while.. Ino I love you so much.. I really do.. , but I don't think I can end my relationship with Temari.. I mean it's been quite a while since we've been together.. I just… I'm not ready to let that go.. "

" Shikamaru.. , but if you truly loved my.. why?... why stay with her?... I've waited for more then 4 years Shikamaru…. I've waited , and waited , and waited… Why can't you love me..? Shikamaru I've known you longer! I've known you ever since we were kids… Is she prettier than me?... is there some sort of potential that she exceeds in , but I don't? Why Shikamaru…. " Her voice was too shaky to speak now. Her body was trembling , the vibrations coming from her body being clearly visible.

" W-why… " Ino finally said in the softest voice. She then ran to the tree she uses to get to her room , and swiftly jumped up kicking off of a branch and landing directly inside of her room closing her windown throwing herself onto her bed leaving Shikamaru outside silent. Wandering around in his thoughts.

" Shikamaru…. You baka… " She cried tears of pain , and held in her sobs.

A/N: OMG Wow that was so sad ;_; THERE WILL SURELY BE A CHAPPIE 2! :DD SO PLEASE R&R! Lol , A little grammar problems sorry :DD Um constructive criticism is welcome , and flamers are too . C: Don't worry I don't mind the haters. :P Thanks guys! Sayonaraaa!

-Kaii