Ino Care
Well. I actually finished this chapter a week ago, but had a bit of a hiccup; although is all fixed now. -.Thanks for the reviews; it spirits me, especially when not the happiest - (Online game didn't transfer my account today. Makes me sad D: have to wait another week. Should have done it today.. D: ) but now I can focus on this. And possibly finishing my Teen Titan fanfic \
tomboy14: Thanks for the review. If I saw that I would have pretended I wasn't there, and try to sneak out then ring the doorbell as if I saw nothing while as soon as get Ino alone (Ino being Sakura's best friend) dropping hints until I accuse of her being with him XD.
As for Ino's cooking, she isn't a great fighter so she has to be good at something, and I'd imagine alot of the ninjas of Konoha would be good cooks, especially Shikamaru I'd think, an only child with parents who are both shinobi, they may leave at the same time, although he'd probably be lazy and get some ramen or just not eat for a bit oO;. Now there's an approach. XD. Here's the update and I'm glad you like it and reviewed. Encouraging it is! - Thank you.
ShadowofDarkness22: Thanks alot. As I said; well I think I said. Plot was inspired by a picture I drew and it just came to me how cute it would be a situation like this. The earlier plot was going to be alot of battles; and truthfully. I like battles, but battle scenes get so messy and confusing... but eventually I got to this plot; and the starting was exactly the same, except they were going to be training in the rain. Hehe. Glad you like it and thank you for reviewing.
ArAshiMitArAshi: Wahhh!!! Your like Queen ShikaIno fanfiction. Love your stuff; Thank you for your kind words . Thanks alot for reviewing too :D
Wings-chan: Hehe. I always think of Ino as almost a child; she tries her best, although not always working out as well. And she can be quite childish and rude like a child too, especially to Sakura... So her trying to care for Shikamaru seems possible to me. LOL. Writing shirtless Shika part killed me; I'm like... if a friend reads this they're gonna think I'm no longer straight or something, and ofcourse when Liz read it she had to tease at it XD; but I did it for the fangirls. -. As for the parents, I have a few scenarios playing over in my head so yeah. I think I'm gonna go with a certain one... but you guys will see eventually... Im glad you are enjoying it and here's the next chapter.
NeonRoses: Thanks so much, here is more XD;
HeartAngel: 15 is much too young D: well my opinion XD .. But implications of it is fun to handle; so yeah OO;; Thanks for the review ofcourse and here is chapter 3... after.
Kenzie493: Hehe. I usually like vague titles though, and my summary isn't that great either. You can tell its my first Naru fic by just how unsure of myself I am, Usually I quite like my titles... well some of them.. actually no... I really don't like my titles. --;; But glad this one is attracting everyone to read and what not, thank you for your review and here is Chapter 3. Right now.
Chapter 3: Dinner for four
Shikamaru had been asleep for the majority of the day, it was getting close to dusk and Ino had to decide, and quickly. What was for dinner?
"Maybe… Something good for flus…It wouldn't hurt if we were both healthy…" Ino said to herself softly as she scouted through the fridge. "The Five Flu Cures… Towel Treatment, Vitamin C, Fresh Food, Steam, and Friends" Ino continued.
The Five Flu Cures while not exactly cures; just helped during the flu process.
The Towel Treatment was just a small towel around the head; it helped balance the heat from the fever, neutralizing effect.
The Vitamin C helps the body to expel diseases.
Fresh Food also is likely to have vitamin c in it; also Anti-oxidants which help the body stay at the highest level of nutrition.
Steam revitalizes the lungs, and lastly friends gave the emotional boost; might even push you to health.
Ino tapped her fingers against her kitchen bench. "There's no fresh food in this house" She thought as she looked at the fridge.
Ino walked over to Shikamaru and peered over the lounge. "Shikamaru.." She whispered softly.
No response was heard from the sleeping teen.
"Shika?" Ino called a little louder.
Still no response.
"SHIKA!!!" Ino screamed, waking Shikamaru sitting up quickly looking around alert.
"Oh.. It was you, Ino." Shikamaru said; obviously annoyed.
"Shika, I'm going out for a bit. Pick up a few bits and pieces before it gets dark, you go have a nice long shower; or a bath if you want. Plus you already half way there." Ino commented looking at him, then glancing at his flak jacket and mesh shirt still flung around the room. "Geez, Shikamaru. Sleeping in my living room like that, what if my parents walked in." Ino lectured.
"They're on a mission." Shikamaru said sleepily as he stood up.
"It's not the point, Shikamaru!" Ino squealed.
"You're complaining for the point of complaining" Shikamaru commented rolling his eyes.
"Oh. Just go for a shower. Oh wait…" Ino began. "Do you have any clothes to change into?" She asked.
"Does it look like
it?" Shikamaru asked.
"Moody, Shikamaru. I'll pick up some
clothes of yours on the way back then, just don't get back into
those dirty clothes. Especially if you want to be healthy; its like
going back into sick clothing!" Ino protested. "Now go for a
shower, go, go, go! Just get a towel; you know where" She finished
as Ino ran to the door, flipping Yamanaka Flowers to closed, then
quickly grabbing a small purple wallet, then leaving for the grocery
store.
"It'll be closed soon, I've gotta hurry." Ino thought as she jumped to the top of a building, then bouncing from each building, ninjitsu also helped those who procrastinated, a quicker transportation method.
Shikamaru sleepily walked up the stairs, then grabbing a creamy towel and throwing it into the bathroom.
"I'm gonna have to walk home soon anyway.." Shikamaru commented, speaking to himself as he walked to the bathroom.
He walked into the bathroom, the tiles a creamy colour, a purple and blue pattern on a line of tiles at eye level.
He slid the shower door open, and turned on the shower hot water tap waiting for it to warm up.
He glanced over to see a hair brush left on the basin, a beautiful arrangement of flowers, just for a touch of class. It was really clean, it almost sparkled. You could tell Ino was an only child; not that Shikamaru would know; so was he.
Shikamaru undressed fully, then turned the cold tap on slightly and stood under the shower, the warm water sliding down his body, the steam filling his mouth each time her breathed, his throat slowly didn't feel as sore as it once did.
Shikamaru closed his eyes, relaxing. Spending time with Ino wasn't as bad as once envisioned. Although Ino is generally bossing him around; or coming up with stranger diets, and crazy schemes for good looking guys to fall in love with her, it was nice for her just to be her; and enjoy it, Ino was a good friend after all; if she would just be herself the majority of the time.
Shikamaru decided after half an hour; it was enough and slowly got out of the shower.
If she wasn't there, he was going to change back into his old clothes.
He grabbed a towel and dried his hair and body.
He heard a knock on the door. "Shikamaru?" Ino called out.
"Yeah?" Shikamaru
replied.
"I've got you some fresh clothes…" Ino spoke
into the door. "So like, stand out of view and I'll put them just
in the door, 'kay?" Ino asked.
"Yeah…" Shikamaru replied, moving to the door, and then opening it putting his hand out.
"Ah. Here." Ino said smiling as she looked at him; just seeing his face. "Hey. You don't even take down your hair when you shower. That's so unhygienic, Shikamaru" Ino lectured, before the door closed quickly.
"Rude Shikamaru!" Ino yelled.
"There was a draught" Shikamaru replied. "It's cold" He finished.
"Okay. Well just get changed, by the way. You're sleeping here, I've decided." Ino instructed.
"Why is that?" Shikamaru replied opening the door in boxers, and a white singlet shirt.
"Because you're sick. I've gotta look after you. So enjoy it, just don't get used to it" Ino said with a smile.
"Where am I going to sleep?" Shikamaru asked.
"The lounge, where else?"
"No offense, Ino. But I'd rather sleep at home." Shikamaru replied.
"Why is the couch not comfy?" Ino replied as the two walked downstairs.
"Not really." Shikamaru replied.
"But there's no other place. Mum can smell a different smell a mile away. I can wash the quilt and the quilt cover, but I don't think I can manage the whole mattress." Ino said frowning.
Shikamaru shook his head. "I'll just sleep at home."
Ino turned to him. "Listen."
Shikamaru raised an eyebrow.
"You can sleep in my
bed, it smells like my perfume; it might overpower your… smell"
Ino commented.
Shikamaru rolled his eyes, 'smell', she said
that as if it was abnormal to have some sort of scent to you, and
when one lives on a deer farm; she expects too much. "Where will
you sleep?" Shikamaru questioned.
"In my parents' bed,
dur." Ino replied. "Plus; I can just spray multiple perfumes on
my mattress when they get back, hehe" Ino said cheerfully clapping
her hands.
Shikamaru nodded.
"Now. I'm gonna cook!" Ino said with an outburst of energy. "So you just sit and relax while I cook up a masterpiece, 'kay?" Ino said as she ran towards the kitchen.
Shikamaru walked slowly after her, a smile formed on his face. "This'll be interesting…" He thought thinking of her cooking, a pile of burnt vegetables came to mind but he threw it out as he followed.
"How's it going, Ino?" Shikamaru asked looking over his shoulder looking at the blonde who was happily cooking.
"Great! I just put the rice on" Ino said with a smile as she glanced over to Shikamaru.
Shikamaru nodded then turned to watch the loud television, it was a show Ino forced onto him; some crap he had barely an interest in watching; hence why it didn't contain his attention; Shikamaru glanced around bored.
"Hey Shika" Ino called out.
"Hn?" Shikamaru responded glancing over at Ino.
"Do you want to play that shogun game…?" Ino asked.
"Ino, its Shogi." Shikamaru responded sleepily.
Ino stirred her rice, and then throwing vegetables into a pan among meat, a pleasant smelling sauce bubbling along with it. "Oh. Quiet, I need to attempt to beat you this time. You always played it with Asuma sensei… and your father, and even Choji; I want to try and win… plus with you having the flu; your mind won't be working properly, will it?" Ino teased.
Shikamaru narrowed his eyebrows. "Thanks for rubbing it in, Ino" Shikamaru responded.
Ino looked at the rice, watching it cook quickly. "There's way too much rice…" She said softly.
A thought sprung to her mind. "Hey Shikamaru…" She began turning to Shikamaru.
"Let's invite Sakura and Naruto over for dinner" Ino said smiling.
Shikamaru frowned. "What do you want to do, get everyone sick with the flu?" He questioned sarcastically.
"Shikamaru, No one gets sick if you don't cough on them." Ino said frowning. "Plus… It'll be fun; it's the friend part, Friends are good for sickness, nice emotional boost!" Ino proclaimed.
"Troublesome." He muttered.
"Sakura is only a few blocks away, and she can get Naruto." Ino said with a smile. "I'll be back, cough on my food; I kill you" Ino threatened as she waved cheerfully then running out of the room, and heading towards the door.
Shikamaru frowned then lying down, deciding on a nap.
He rolled over and quickly fell to sleep, to be awaken in the next ten minutes by.
"Shikamaru! You in here!?"
A loud, obnoxious voice. One culprit. Naruto.
Sakura frowned. "I really don't think this is wise, Ino." She protested as she glanced at Ino.
"Wooh! It's all ready! Sit down billboard-brow!" Ino teased as she moved the pan and pot to the kitchen bench, quickly assembling four plates and giving two large serves on one two plates, and then two smaller serves. One serve significantly smaller.
"Shikamaru, Naruto. Dinner's ready, sit." Ino commanded.
Sakura sat, glaring at Ino as she placed the medium sized serve in front of her.
"Sakura" Ino said with a nod, then with a grin as Sakura was still blazing over the billboard brow comment; it still got to her. "Pig" She muttered as she glanced at Naruto; who rushed to sit next to Sakura.
"Naruto" Ino spat as she shook his head, it annoyed her to no end the way he just flailed over her; so needy, of course she didn't make the link she was like that with Sasuke, and Sai.
"Shikamaru, and Me"
Ino said as she gave Shikamaru a large serve, then sitting next to
him with the smallest serve.
"Ino, don't you want more then
that?" Shikamaru questioned looking at her serve.
"Ino, are you on another bad diet" Sakura questioned.
"I'm keeping thin, so a guy will be flailing over me, well a good looking one" Ino explained.
Sakura shook her head.
"It doesn't matter, Sakura! More for us!" Naruto yelled happily.
"There is a bit more left." Ino said nodding as she began to eat.
"Thanks Ino" Sakura thanked looking at the meal then up at her friend who nodded happily.
"Yeah! Thanks Ino! Although it won't be as nice as Ramen!" Naruto said quite loud.
"Do you have to be so loud?" Shikamaru questioned rolling his eyes.
"Don't you mean thank you, Ino?" Sakura hinted.
Shikamaru nodded. "Thanks, Ino."
"You know, Sakura. I bet you could cook better then this" Naruto informed as Ino gritted her teeth.
"And look a lot better" Naruto whispered.
"Your so annoying, Naruto" Ino stated with a glare.
"Naruto, a thank you doesn't have the same effect when you say something else is better, and if someone else cooked it, it would be better…" Sakura informed with a frown.
"Shikamaru, are you sleeping at Ino's house?" Sakura questioned.
Shikamaru nodded, with a mouthful of rice.
"Why, are you together now?" Naruto questioned, spitting a few pieces of rice.
Shikamaru blushed. "Troublesome, Naruto"
Ino frowned. "He's sick. I'm taking care of him" She explained.
Sakura nodded. "It was really selfless of Ino" She said with a smile.
Shikamaru felt the want to yell out he's not a charity case but just kept eating.
"I don't know he could still sleep at his house" Naruto said frowning.
"Try telling that to Ino" Shikamaru commented.
"He's sleeping here. Okay, Naruto?" Ino yelled sarcastically glaring at him, then glancing at Shikamaru, "Shika, do you need a drink?" Ino asked cheerily.
Shikamaru nodded. "Yeah, Thanks Ino"
"Shika?" Naruto whispered.
Ino slowly stood up. "Sakura?" She asked.
Sakura nodded. "Yeah. I do"
Ino grinned. "Good, you can get up" She teased as Sakura got up and walked with Ino.
"Pig" Sakura glared.
"Billboard brow" Ino retorted as the two walked.
Naruto glanced over to the two. "I don't know about you, but Ino is scary" He whispered.
Shikamaru smiled as he looked at Ino and Sakura, who were still fighting.
"You still could have gotten me one" Sakura spat annoyed.
Ino laughed. "But I would have gotten lonely" She teased.
"You're in the same room!" Sakura complained.
"You haven't seen caring Ino" Shikamaru said as he kept looking at her.
"Huh?" Naruto asked.
CARING IINOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO o-o;
Um another chapter, this wont be a long fanfic, considering the flu won't last for an undetermined amount of time, although it did take three chapters for one day, and there's still another half a chapter or so into this day; so I dunno.
I was gonna make this chapter… more eventful but I will run out of ideas if I use them all in the first day, I've gotta spread them among many! When I think about it, maybe I should have held this party thing off a little longer; but it doesn't affect it too much.
So yeah… Anyways thanks for reading; thank you reviewers :D Spirit me to gooo gooo gooooooooooo!!! D So thank you so much
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