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NARUxINO
A Stranger?
by kiwi4me
Ever since she told him that the feelings they have toward one another wasn't mutual was the day that their friendship seems to deteriorate. It seems like he was avoiding her or she was avoiding him. Ino still goes out; still have fun, laugh, smile, and joke like she always did. Naruto still pull pranks, laugh, smile, and play like he always does.
Even though he did all this, the pain of heartbreaks are hard to bare but maybe someday she could fall for him… at least that is what he wishes to be true.
Day after day went by, missions after another they went off to, neither of them meet nor spoke to one another since that day until he saw her alone. She sat on a bench looking out into the greenery and trees that surrounds them. Her eyes seems to be thinking of something important, or maybe she is just sad… whatever it was Naruto didn't want to disturb her so he walked away.
He haven't seen her for a whole month now since that day, she looks the same and his feeling for her keeps rejoicing every time he thinks about her smile… her kiss… her. He kept walking as he thought about her sitting alone and before he knew it, he was inside a jewelry shop.
How the heck did I get here? Naruto asked himself as he looked around. "Wow…" he said as he looked around to see lots of beautiful and shiny accessories. He looked around for awhile wondering why he isn't leaving, but realized why.
He noticed a bracelet he saw Ino looking at while he was watching her. "Ino…" he said then asked how much it cost. "WHAT!!" Naruto screamed out accidentally wide eyed at how expensive it was. If I buy this for her… will she fall in love with me? Naruto asked himself but realized what happened before, No… she won't…
Ino closed her eyes as she saw her self alone in the world. She never wants to fall in love, never want her heart to get broken, never wanting to be in a relationship farther then friends… she never did but… why did Naruto have to say he loved her when she already told him she doesn't love him… why?
Ino opened her eyes and spoke to herself, Naruto… he didn't come over to see me… I know he was there… but maybe this is for the best… if it means our friendship is on the line because I don't love him back, then we shouldn't be friends then… Ino faced the navy blue sky realizing that it was getting late. She got up slowly as she sighed softly.
"Hey Ino!" Shikamaru called out as he walked up to his friend. Ino just smiled and asked what was wrong. Shikamaru smirked as he began to explain, "Temari is at my house and is making dinner… I'm afraid to die alone eating her cooking… want to die with me?" Shikamaru asked laughing causing Ino to laugh as well. "I'll join you but you must eat first then, deal?" Ino said as she lifts her hand for him to shake. "Deal…" Shikamaru said as he shook her hand and walked to his house together.
"I wonder if Ino is still there…" Naruto said as he walked out of the shop. "It's dark already?" he asked himself as he headed over to the bench holding a small box wrapped in a pink color with yellow swirls and a small yellow bow on top. He notices her not there yet headed over to the bench and sat down looking at the present. "I knew she'd be gone… but…" Naruto said softly touching the wrapper to feel the patterns. He sat for awhile thinking to himself why he is so love with her.
Is it because Sakura didn't like me so I chose her as my victim? Is it because I was jealous that she never looks my way like she does to everyone else? Was it because… Naruto thought to his self as more and more excuses came, Is it because she is funny and cute… and her laugh is cuteand her skin so soft… lips so sweet… is it because she is irresistible…?
Naruto stopped for a moment leaving his thoughts to settle down. He laughed out loud then his voice slowly faded as he thought about it. "Ino…" Naruto murmured placing his head on his hand facing the ground with his elbow on his thigh, what are you doing to me…
"Hey Temari this is good!" Ino called out surprised as she took another bite. Temari just thanked her as she laughed. "Are you serious Ino?" Shikamaru asked before he took his bite of the meal, "Wasn't I suppose to take the bit first… remember the deal?" Shikamaru said causing Ino to stop and giggle.
"Deal…?" Temari asked confused yet angry as well. "Uh…" Shikamaru said as he looked away from her. "Shikamaru said that you're cooking was excellent and that he should take the first bite, but I couldn't help myself," Ino spoke up with a grin across her face. Temari blushed and Shikamaru smiled at her and whispered thank you.
After dinner was through Ino said she need to sleep or else she would be cranky in the morning. Shikamaru just laughed and said she should sleep off a whole entire day then. He had a surprise fist of Ino's to his face as she hugged Temari goodbye and thanked her for the meal as well. As she headed home, it was already pretty late. "So dark…" she said as she headed around the corner to notice a figure heading toward her.
It seemed to be running toward her and what else was she going to do but run screaming.
Okay okay! i know this one is sort but... the 5th chapter is up too!! so be happy lmoa
Hope you likey!
kiwi4me
