Okay im SO sorry it took me so long to update and I'm also sorry it's a short chapter, but I really wanted to get something up for you guys! R&R
Chapter 2
The Denial vs Funeral Plans
Shikamaru had been working with Ino for at least six years now, he knew better than anyone else the way she would react to nearly every situation. This however was the first time he could remember not knowing how she would react, he had absolutely no idea what she would say or do. The one thing he did know was she would not want to be in a hospital right now so he had decided to take her home, only he couldn't take her to her house because they were still 'cleaning' around there so he took her back to his house.
Ino's eyes were heavy and she was light headed slowly she sat up. It took her a while to figure out where she was, her surroundings were unfamiliar at first but she knew she had been here before.
"Ah looks like your finally awake." That voice solved Ino's mind puzzle of where she was; Shikamaru's apartment.
"Hey Shikamaru, how did we get here? I had the worst dream you'll never guess what happened." Ino began to stretch out her aching muscles, she began to wonder how long she had been asleep and why she was sleeping on Shikamaru's couch.
"Ino…your parents died." Ino froze, how did he know what was in her dreams.
"No you're lying…It was just a bad dream."
"Unfortunately I'm not lying and this is reality."
"You're a liar!" Ino was very aware that she was now screaming at Shikamaru.
"Look I don't like this anymore than you do, but it's the truth."
"Why would you make this up Shikamaru, this isn't funny!" Ino jumped to her feet now furious at Shikamaru.
Ino tried to storm out of the room, but Shikamaru wouldn't let her leave, not in this state. He didn't know what would happen if he let her go back to her house now and he wasn't willing to find out. He stood in front of the doorway with his hands in his pockets, he looked so casual, so relaxed.
"Ino, I know its troublesome but I don't think you should be on your own right now."
Ino was really mad, Shikamaru could see it in her eyes the way she was fighting back tears, he could tell she didn't want to believe it; she was in complete denial. She tried to push Shikamaru out the way, but he wouldn't budge.
"Get out of my Shikamaru." Her voice was short and sharp, Shikamaru knew he would probably get a black eye for what he was going to say to her, but she was a ninja she needed to accept this, losing loved ones was part of the job.
"Ino you need to stay here." Ino tried to shove him again, but he wouldn't budge, he placed his hands on her shoulders and stared into her eyes.
"Get out of my way you lying bastard." Ino pushed his hands of off her shoulders and scrunched her fists.
"Ino your parents are dead."
"You're lying." Ino's eyes began to burn and she could feel a lump begin to form in her throat.
"I'm sorry, but you need to accept it."
"You're LYING!" Ino shoved Shikamaru in a desperate attempt to get past him, he just stood there as she started hitting him and trying everything she could to get past him.
Then Shikamaru did something completely unexpected; he wrapped his arms around her and pulled her into his chest hoping he could somehow take the pain away. Ino kept fighting Shikamaru continually screaming, "You're lying" at him whilst hitting his chest trying to fight him away. Until eventually she caved falling into his hug and letting the tears fall. Ino's legs gave in and she fell to the floor, Shikamaru did not let go of her for one second; he went to the floor with her still holding her in his arms. She cried in his arms for what felt like hours until her eyelids became to heavy to keep open and she slowly fell into sleep.
Hey guys sorry for the really short chapter but hopefully it was better than nothing!
