My Heart Never Changed
By kiwi4me
…A NaruIno Love…
Part 2
"Ino…" Naruto called out staring at her as she came back from daydreaming. "… Are you okay?" he asked concern touching her forehead, but was followed by a push of his arm. "I'm fine… sorry… a habit…" she said with a slight giggle in between. Ino has been daydreaming for a long time now. During missions, she is usually consistent and able to finish her tasks, but lately she has been losing her grip on reality and usually fall short. I need to stop thinking so much… she said to herself as she finished her meal and looked up at Naruto who was on his third bowl. "Some things never change…" Ino said giggling as she notices Naruto stuffing his mouth happily; he finally finished his and they got up and walked around to talk about their past.
The wind now blew with a softness that danced around her dress and up her hair. Naruto looked at her for awhile as they walked to the bench and smile as a thought came to mind. "It's a good thing we don't have a mission today, huh?" Naruto spoke up smiling as he playfully elbowed Ino. She just smiled and nodded her head as she sat down once they arrived. She stared out into the open view and felt an immense rush of happiness as she smiled brightly. Naruto looked at her for a little while then laughed causing Ino to turn to look at him confused. "What is it?" Ino asked as if she had missed something.
Naruto just chuckled then said, "Do you remember that one time… when we went on that one mission and that guy kept looking at you?" Ino blushed bright red and punched him in the arm for reminding her of that strange event. "That guy is such a pervert! He tried to see me in the showers naked!" Ino screamed out angrily at Naruto, not really aimed at him. Naruto just laughed once again; seeing her mad and angry actually brings back more memories, especially when she hasn't been herself in so long. "He only wanted to go out with you Ino…" Naruto explained about to burst out laughing; "WHY IN THE WORLD WILL I GOT OUT WITH HIM! He is a PERVERT!" Ino screamed once again and now it was deliberately aimed at Naruto for bring out the anger in her. Her fists were clenched and her eyes narrowed at him; he knew what was going to happen, but he let her hit him… after all, he missed it so much.
Ino swings and Naruto felt the pain and burn on the side of his cheek. Ino's anger went straight to that punch and landed Naruto off the bench to the ground. Naruto lifts his hand to the pain and felt a large bump and blood on his lips. She still has a hard punch… he thought surprised, but in a way… happy. "You took it… wow pretty bold of you," Ino said as she knelt down beside him seeing her actions. She lifts her fingers to touch her mark on his face and it caused Naruto to flinch and crinkle his nose in pain. Ino couldn't help but laugh at him, but more… at them.
"Don't you remember that getting me angry just gets you hurt?" Ino said winking at Naruto who laughed slightly remembering an event that made his sweat drop from the side of his face. Ino laughed knowing that he knew, causing Naruto to grin. Haven't seen you this way in so long… Naruto couldn't help but think what and where did the Ino he knew gone? She was popular, outspoken, stubborn, and a chatterbox; yet now she is quiet, secluded, different… yeah… that's the word, different. Naruto watched Ino got up and reached a hand for him to grab, and he did. He got up grinning and she returned it with a smile of her own. "Hey Ino…" Naruto said breaking the silence in the air between them, "… there's something in your hair…" he said as he grabbed the leaf off her hair.
He was so close that she could smell him, hug him, kiss him, but she never dared. Her best friend loves him now; she would never want to hurt her after Sasuke has. All she could do is watch Sakura love the man she loves forever…
He back up and brought the leaf to her face so she could see it, "See…" he said grinning happily like he always has. She took it from his hand and examined it giggling, "I thought it was a bug…" Naruto laughed knowing she really would've freaked out if it was, but it wouldn't be so bad though. He stepped back and slowly slipped on a large leaf that laid on the ground causing him to fall forward into Ino. Ino not realizing what was happening and Naruto not really coping with the deal that he was falling, fell on top of Ino causing her to fall hitting her head.
"Ow Naru…" she said as she tried to get up not realizing Naruto's face was so close to hers and kissed him. It was an accident, something that wasn't supposed to happen, but did… Their lips touched and both confused and surprised at what was occurring in front of them; it was about three seconds before Ino pushed him off blushing bright red. What happened? Oh my… Ino thought as she tried to find a reason for what happened, but Naruto knew what happened therefore he just watched Ino who, you can tell, was searching for some answers. "Ino… you kissed me," Naruto said bluntly causing Ino to turn to face him. They both stood up and he walked closer to her as she wasn't sure if she should run or stay.
"You kissed me…" he said once again now that he was face to face with her. Ino looked away then looked at him once again and started to say, "… but it was an ac…" but wasn't able to finish her sentence as Naruto leaned in to steal a kiss from her. What! Ino screamed in her mind as she pushed him away quickly slapping him on his cheek. "What are you doing!?" Ino yelled out angrily and confused; Naruto looked at her wasn't sure why he did it, what made him do it, or did he want to… so many questions unanswered running a marathon through his mind. Ino backed up and ran off back home leaving Naruto standing confused and frustrated with thoughts.
"What is he thinking? Why did he…?" Ino said to the air as she entered her house quickly and confused. She locked the door and pressed her back against it as she slid to the floor; What is going on… she said as she blushed remembering what just happened. The sides of her lips curved upward into a smile as she touched her lips softly, yet it quickly turned into a frown at the thought of Sakura.
She and Naruto are just friends who accidently kissed one another… they are just friends… nothing more. Tears after tears fell down her pale cheeks slowly then swiftly as she thought about her best friend and her heart. "What's wrong with me? I betrayed her…" Ino forced herself to say as she pushed her knees in closer to her chest. "Stupid Naruto!" Ino screamed with her face buried in between her knees, "… why… why did you KISS ME!"
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"Ino…" Sakura asked as she looked out happily to the direction to where a tall man was walking toward their direction. "What is it Sakura?" Ino asked confused as she took a bite out of her apple as they sat under the tree to shade them from the warm sun. Hm... I wonder why she is so happy? Ino thought ass eh looked at her friend who as a large smile plastered across her face. "Are you okay Sakura? Are you still…" Ino started but stopped as she turn the face the direction where her friend was viewing. She saw him grinning widely as he started to jog their way; "Naruto's coming…" Ino spoke up smirking as she looked toward her friend. "I know… I asked him to come…" Sakura said as she smiled happily at her friend, "… I'm finally going to let him in." Ino, in shock, not sure what to say as she stood up with her best friend to greet Naruto.
"Hey Ino! Hey… Sakura…" he said happily smiling genuinely at them. "Naruto…" Sakura begins as he stood facing her with Ino to the side not really sure what to do or say. Letting him in… Ino said to herself as she looked at her friend forcing a smile. "Yeah Sakura… did you need something?" he asked with so much zeal and happiness. "No it's just…" Sakura continued smiling with blushing cheeks, causing Naruto to blush as well. She's going to do it… she's going to ask him out… Ino finished feeling a bit of pain and envy as she watches her best friend and almost love blushing happily and stuttering at every words. "Um…" Sakura continued not really knowing what to say at the moment as her and Naruto's hands held one another. Naruto laughed nervously hoping for this day to come, but now that it has… he has no idea what to do.
"Sakura and Naruto are finally going out," Ino spoke up faking a smile to hide her pain, "… so what are you two doing? Go out and eat, or whatever you two will do together… okay?" she said patting Naruto on the back as she gave a quick hug to her happy friend before pushing them away. "I guess I should be happy…" she spoke softly to herself as she watches them walk away with hands entwined with one another. "… then why does it hurt so much…" she couldn't help but tear up inside as memories play back in her mind.
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"I don't want her to be unhappy again…" Ino said softly as she lifted her head and got up slowly. She wiped her eyes from the tears and headed to the showers to rinse the pain, the sadness, and everything else… even his taste.
Okay here is part two... part three will be up shortly! please let me know what you think... anonymous comments are welcome...
but please behave... lol
By kiwi4me