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NARUxINO
A Spark?
by kiwi4me
"I can't believe this…" Ino said more to herself then out loud. "What's wrong? It's just me and Naruto…" Choji said as they walked a villager to another town. "That's why…" she said in a low tone only she could hear. "So… you say your daughter is a baker right?" Naruto asked the lady they were protecting. "Yes she is, she is a one of a kind, that's for sure." the lady giggled as Choji's mouth started drooling with excitement. They arrived at their destination; the walk wasn't too far and there were no need for them at all because there was no danger at all. "Um… lady… why did you need protection if there is no need for one?" Naruto asked confused. The lady just laughed a little and came clean with why she wanted them along.
"To tell you all the truth… I need someone to taste my daughter's cooking to see if it's good or not; I mean I told you three that she is one of the best but… I'm a mom… I really don't know much about food competitions. I was watching you Choji and I know you would know a good food when you eat one so… in order for you to come I had to say I needed protection…" she finished looking at Choji with begging eyes. "I guess it's a good point…" Ino said a little skeptical about the situation but shrugged it off. "I'll help you if it means I can eat!" Choji said spirited and ready for food. The lady was so happy that she grabbed his hand and ran off to her daughter's house. "Well I guess it's just us two…" Naruto said looking at Ino who already began looking around the town. "So…" Naruto began not knowing what to say… for the first time. "Hey Naruto, look!" Ino said pointing at the crowd of people gathering for an event of some sort. They both head toward the crowd and heard there will be food being judge in an hour or so.
"Okay… in an hour… no wonder that lady was in a hurry…" Ino told Naruto and he nods in agreement. "What do you want to do?" Naruto asked smirking with a thought. "What are you thinking you pervert?" Ino said feeling unexcited at that moment. "It's nothing… why do you always think that I'm thinking about something dirty when I look at you?" Naruto asked innocently as he could.
"Because I'm irresistible," Ino said with a smirk and a cute pose at the same time. They both laughed. "You are…" Naruto said agreeing to what she said before causing Ino to blush and look away. They walked around the town with a silent awkwardness surrounding them. 30 minutes passed by with not a single word spoken between them. Was it at the wrong moment? Naruto asked himself unsure of what happened. He kept questioning himself until finally Ino spoke out. "Are you falling for me Naruto?" She asked still walking not looking at him. He was a little surprised by the question but was prepared for an answer. "I am…" he came out admitting to his feelings and was waiting for the same answer in return but got the opposite. "Well I'm not falling for you Naruto… sorry." She said looking at him apologetically, at least not yet…
He was heartbroken and felt like he was going to breakdown. Instead of falling apart, he grabbed her and held her tight like before, pushing her against the wall so she was unable to go anywhere.
"Naruto stop! Come on… not again!" Ino screamed in his ears trying to break free again. "Ino..." Naruto began as Ino stopped trying to fight him off. "You… you're really something… you know that?" Naruto began chuckling against her neck. His breath was warm on her neck and she felt like she could break free anytime… but she didn't, instead she spoke in return, "That's nothing new…" she said causing both to laugh. They felt each others chest as they breathed and felt each others breathe against their skins. "Are we going to stay like this all day? The food tasting thing is going to begin," Ino said letting Naruto know that she wants to leave. Naruto didn't budge nor moved at all; he wanted to stay like that forever knowing he won't get another chance again. The first time was luck; she agreed to go to his house because he had something she wanted. Naruto bought Ino a pair of shoes she had her eyes on and that was the only reason why she came. I should have known… even though I bought her the shoes… it doesn't mean that she is mine…
Naruto eased his pressure on Ino, letting her have room to leave when she wish. They were not close up on one another but face to face. Ino smiled as a thank you for Naruto and was heading away. Naruto grabbed her arm before she left causing her to turn around and before she could say anything… he leaned in to kiss her. Both their lips touched as the fireworks flew into the night sky. When they parted lips, both blushed not knowing what to say. I did not expect that at all… Ino thought as she looked at him in shocked and with a hint of impressments. Did I really just… wow… Naruto thought to himself looking into Ino's eyes.
"Hey! There you two are! Come on! Lets see if she won!" Choji called out as fireworks continued. "Who…" Ino called back as she and Naruto ran toward him. "The lady's daughter… remember? I hope she wins because if she does I get a whole week's supply of food to bring home!" Choji said happily and excitedly as well. They watched as the foods where beautifully made and prepared for the judges to taste. One after another went by and finally the winner is announced. "The winner for best tasting original meal will be… Emily." The judge called out the name and hand claps filled the night's event. "NO!!" Choji screamed putting his hands on his head like it has just been bashed into the wall. Ino and Naruto laughed and later comforted him.
"Man… so much for a whole week of food…" Choji announced on their way back. "I really thought she would win…" "At least she gave you five bags of those favorite chips you like so much of…" Naruto said assuring Choji that it wasn't a total lost. Choji just laughed as they headed back to the leaf village. "By the way… what did you two do while I was gone? Anything interesting happened?" Choji asked waiting for an answer. "Well uh…" Naruto began not really sure what to say as he scratched his head as if to find an answer. "Interesting…? Not really… unexpected… well that's a different story," Ino said finishing it with a wink at Naruto, making him blush leaving a curious Choji to figure things out by putting the pieces together on his own.
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-Michelle aka kiwi4me
