I woke up with Moose purring on my feet. I wanted to get up to pee but I felt bad because the little critter looked so peaceful asleep. I sighed and looked to my side from where the snoring was coming from – Shikamaru was dead asleep like Moose, of course. I chuckled softly to myself. Pets really resembled their owners.

After about thirty minutes of staring off into space without any sudden movements, I couldn't take it anymore. I mentally apologized to Moose as I disturbed him by climbing out of bed. I looked back and he was luckily unphased, still dozed off in the same spot. I smiled and quickly dashed towards the bathroom. I felt a chill and I realized it was because I was only wearing panties, even my chest was bare. I crossed my arms over my breasts as I ran back into Shikamaru's room.

When I got there, I saw him rubbing his eyes and he groaned, "Why are girls so noisy just to go to the bathroom?"

I responded by sticking my tongue out and unwrapping my arms, and was entertained to watch Shikamaru's eyes bounce in rhythm with my boobs. I got down on the ground and started crawling towards him, making a smile creep up on his face.

"What are you doing? Troublesome woman…" He grinned, waking up at the sight.

"Mee-ow!" I giggled, as I head-butted him once we got close, "I'm a kitty, like you and Moose." He burst out laughing, head-butting me back.

"Well little kitty, how did you get into my house?" Shikamaru chuckled, nuzzling my neck and pulling me up to sit on his lap. I curled upwards, pretending to stretch like a cat, grazing my nipples along his chest. I could feel his morning wood poking at me through his sweatpants.

"Well I saw this handsome cat…" I purred, "I wanted to play, but all he does is sleep!" He groaned again loudly and flipped me on my back and stared at me with his dark gray eyes. I smiled up at him, amazed at how I never realized how gorgeous he actually was. He bent down to kiss me and trailed down lazily to my chest to suck on my nipples, making them harder. "Mmm…take it easy…" I moaned, as he began tugging at the elastic of my underwear. I knew what he wanted. But I was still a bit nervous. Something was telling me it wasn't the right time.

Thankfully, I didn't have to be the one to turn him down this time because Moose did me a favor and jumped on Shikamaru's back, clawing him.

"Jesus Moose!" Shikamaru grumbled, rubbing his back in pain. Moose meowed back firecley.

"He's hungry!" I gasped, standing up and shoving Shika playfully on the way. I reached for the nearest piece of clothing – one of Shikamaru's plain gray t-shirts – and slipped it on before leading the way to the kitchen.

As the three of us were enjoying a quiet dinner, my phone rang from the room. I got up and went to fetch it and when I came back, Shikamaru had an angry pouty face on.

"Who was it?" He mumbled, stuffing a piece of an omelet into his mouth.

"I don't know, my boyfriend." I replied sarcastically, flipping my phone open and inspecting who the fresh missed call was from. It was from Hana. I thought about calling her back but decided to do so after eating.

"Why don't you call back?" Shikamaru asked between bites.

"Why don't you know not to eat with your mouth full?" I snapped.

"Why are you avoiding my questions?" Shikamaru caught me there. Our utensils clanged against the silverware awkwardly through the sudden silence.

"It was Hana." I finally admitted without looking up. Another pause.

"Are you going to hang out with her, today?" He asked, finally.

"Don't you work today?" I raised my blonde eyebrow. Hoping he wasn't upset that I wasn't planning on hanging out with him instead.

"Yeah, that's why I'm asking." He nodded.

"Then maybe. Or should I just chill with Moose?" I said, blowing a kiss downwards at the fat cat sprawled out in front of his now empty bowl. Shikamaru smiled.

"You can if you want," I perked up as he spoke, "Hana can come over if you want…" That part surprised me, "Just her though, or maybe Sakura, too." He added. I got his drift. He didn't want any guys. Obvious.

"Maybe." I concluded.

Once Shikamaru was at work at the farm, I sat on his futon, petting Moose who was napping next to me. I was thinking about actually calling Hana to come over, but then I realized how awkward that would be considering she knew about me and her brother. Instead, I was going to call Sakura when I got a call from Hana again. Hesitantly, I answered it.

"Ino-chan? Finally!" Her voice boomed. She didn't appear upset. Maybe she didn't know about what happened with Kiba. "Hey, I don't see much of you anymore. I miss you."

I felt my stomach tighten, "Yeah, sorry. I've been kinda busy."

"New boyfriend?" The air tensed around me when she said that. Why would she say that. I didn't know what to say. I wanted to hang up. "I don't care you know." She finally sighed, "My brother goes through girls. Usually brainless bimbos…but I actually like you," She laughed, making a wave of relief crash over me, "We should still hang out."

"Yeah!" I grinned to myself.

"What are you up to, today?"

"Well…" I scratched Moose's ears, deciding on an answer, "I'm at a friend's house right now."

"Oh, you slept over?"

"Y-Yeah…"

"I see…"

"How about you? Are you free?"

"Yeah," She giggled, "I wanted to hang out with you but if you're busy-"

"N-No I'm good!" I laughed, "You should come over!" She agreed and I was happy and I hung up after making the plans but then I looked down at Moose and realized Hana probably expected to come over my house. But to be honest, I hadn't been there myself much anyways. I had been sleeping over Shikamaru's almost every day. I got up to jump in the shower so I could get ready to leave and I saw Moose wake up and give me a sad little stare. I sighed, defeated, "Fine. I'll tell her. I won't leave you." And with that, he fell right back asleep. As if he understood me perfectly. Maybe I was really a cat, too.


So how are you guys feeling about all of this? Do you hate Ino? Love her? Shikaino or Kibaino? Cats or Dogs? Hehehehe...

Well, since I've been a jerk and neglecting this story, I decided to do two stories at once to make it up. I hope you guys will enjoy,read, and review! Oh, and did everyone have a good start to the new years?