Hey everyone! Your probably wondering why the hell hasn't she updated? Well I have an answer for you. I haven't updated for more then a month not because I was lazy or lost interest. My family and I made a dramatic decision and moved to New Jersey. It would be too long and difficult to explain but now that I am back and will update often cause guess what? My parents bought me a MacBook Pro! All for me :D So no worries! Anyways please forgive me and on with the story!

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Those Blue Eyes

Chapter 10

"Shikamaru you had enough to drink." Temari whispered under her breath. Shikamaru looked over at her with an annoyed expression. He hated how much of a control freak she was. So what if he was a bit drunk? The man was 24 for God's sake. He could take care of himself. But she was his fiance and he needed to treat her as such. Even though the whole night he's been acting as if she wasn't there. His eyes never left Ino. Way after she introduced her boyfriend to them, he hasn't stopped staring at her. Ino knew he was looking at her but he knew she didn't care. In fact it seemed like she enjoyed it. Every once in a while she would look over her shoulder and act like if she was just looking around. Then their eyes would meet. Not once did he pretend like he wasn't staring at her. There was no need to. She knew he had feelings for her. They kissed, err he kissed her but she did kiss back. Besides it was the alcohol in his system that made him stare.

"I'm fine Temari." A small smile spread on his lips at the sight of his worried fiance. How could he do this to her? She was so good to him even if she cheated on him. Maybe it was karma. Karma probably had him meet Ino, forced him to like he, and betray Temari in this way.

Although he had to admit maybe it was fate... Temari and him have been distancing. Ino had nothing to do with it though. It has been happening way before she got into the picture. In fact them distancing was the reason he proposed. To say good bye to their relationship scared him. Yes it scared him. But maybe fate brought Ino so he can let go.

His eyes wandered to Ino. Sai kissed her cheek which caused a light blush to tint her cheeks. Her thumb caressed his cheek but once again her eyes wandered to Shikamaru. Shikamaru wondered if maybe Ino felt the same. Maybe she was scared to let go of their relationship. No. He pushed her into that relationship by kissing her then ignoring her. What an idiot!

He scoffed. Temari raised an eyebrow. With a shake of his head Temari stood up from the table and excused herself to the bathroom.

"Something wrong?" Sasuke sat in Temari's seat. Before during the beginning of the party Shikamaru looked fine but lately after meeting Ino's boyfriend, Shikamru began acting weird. A smirk played on his lips.

"You remind me of a song."

Shikamaru turned his head towards Sasuke.

"I'm in love with a stripper." A chuckle escaped Sasuke's lips while Shikamaru just glared.

"I'm not in love. But I can't deny it anymore. I am attracted to her. Very attracted. But I can't let my emotions get to me. I'm with Temari."

"Hn. Must we discuss this again? Your not married yet. You technically are single."

"I made a promise."

"Promises can be easily broken. We humans break them all the time. But marriage is more of a pact. Pacts aren't easy to break. Divorces these days don't just happen the next day. But do you really want to get married just to find out your bored?" Sasuke drank the rest of his scotch before standing up.

"Forgive me but I have to go and take care of some.. business." Shikamaru watched as Sasuke stormed off. Seems like he spotted Sakura walking alone to the balcony.

Hmph. Desperate.

What the hell was he talking about when he himself was desperate. Desperate to talk to Ino. He deserved an explanation. How could she get back with him after what he did to her. But it seems like Ten Ten and Hinata were taking care of that. They were dragging her off to a room. Probably for some privacy to yell at her.

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"What the hell were you thinking? Getting back with him! He left you out on the street! Do you remember that?" Ten Ten paced around the room throwing her hands in the air here and there to emphasize her rage. Hinata just leaned against the pool table and waited for Ten Ten to finish so she can speak.

"Ten Ten's right Ino. How can you get back with the man that cheated on you, left you out on the streets? You didn't let him fight for you. You just gave in."

Ino glared.

"And how do you know I didn't have him fight for me?"

"Well, did you?"

Hinata stared at Ino intently. The way Ino's eyes softened in defeat and went down to the floor told Hinata that Ino gave in easily.

"Ugh! How?" Ten Ten shook Ino.

"Your no one to talk Ten Ten! You didn't let Neji fight for you!" Ino pushed Ten Ten away softly.

Ten Ten smacked her forehead.

"He didn't throw me out to the streets Ino! Besides a month went by before I even gave him a chance to touch me. But you? Come on Ino!"

Ino sighed.

"I don't know why I took him back so quick. At first I thought it was all about 'you can't forget your old love' but a week has passed and I don't feel like I used to. Before I couldn't live without him. Now I'm kinda bored, confused... I don't know." Ino hung her head low. She felt ashamed. She didn't want to be leading Sai on but who will she have when he leaves. Her friends are there but they won't always be. One day they will get married and have their own lives. Sure she was only 23 but after Sai and Shikamaru, Ino wasn't sure true love existed out there. Plus she felt like there can't be anyone better then Shikamaru. In fact she didn't want anyone but Shikamaru. Was she in love? No. She couldn't be. Love is a strong word and an even more stronger emotion. If destiny was on her side maybe one day they can be in love but today what they felt, and she knows he feels for her too, they just really liked each other. If they were in love they would do anything for each other. Ino would leave Sai to be with him and Shikamaru would leave Temari to be with her. But neither could do it. There was no love. Just like.

"Love yourself and dump the guy!" Ten Ten threw her arms into the air.

"Ten Ten!" Hinata exclaimed.

"What? It's the truth! Before Ino can love anybody she needs to love herself."

Ino stared at the ground. Maybe Ten Ten was right. Maybe she did have to learn to love herself. But she did love herself. If she didn't she would have never taken Shikamaru's offer. It couldn't be what Ten Ten said. She was just afraid. Afraid of ending up alone.

"Ten Ten I really appreciate that you love me and you're trying to help me but I can handle things myself."

"No-"

"Please."

Ino looked at Ten Ten seriously. Ten Ten sighed. Ino's a grown women. She can make decisions and learn from them.

"I'm always here Ino."

Ino smiled.

"I know you are. Now can you do me a favor and tell Sakura that you spoke to me already. That I have had enough of the hate. Thanks." Ino gave a soft smile as she walked out. Before she could even close the door a hand grabbed her upper arm and pulled her into another room.

"Hey! Whats your problem... oh it's you." Ino glared at the man standing in front of her.

"Troublesome. If anybody should be upset they should be me. What are you doing with that man that hurt you? I thought you got over him." Shikamaru placed both hands on the wall beside her head trapping her. Ino glared deeper.

"I don't know. I guess I have a thing for men that like to break a women's heart. Huh Shikamaru?"

That hurt.

"I didn't hurt you like him Ino."

"Your right. You hurt me much worse."

He growled.

"How the hell did I hurt you much worse? I gave you a job. Because of me you still have a home, a decent respective job, a car."

"Right. You mended me Shikamaru. Only to break me!"

"It was just a kiss!"

Her small hands tried with all their might to push him away. All they did was just shove him a little.

"Do you have any idea what a kiss means to a woman? It means something Shikamaru. You led me on! Just to ignore me and hurt me. I trusted you. After everything that happened to me it was so hard to open up. Especially to guys. But you made me trust you only to hurt me like that. Dammit Shikamaru!" Ino pushed him again.

By now tears were rolling down her cheeks. She looked so weak and hurt and God did she hate how weak she looks. If only she could be stronger and show how tough and how she didn't need him. Even if it were only to trick him. Just so she can have him think she didn't need him. But her eyes betrayed her. Her body betrayed her.

He couldn't help it. His hands cupped her face and pulled her close. Their lips met. It was like heaven. Butterflies formed in their lower stomach, a fire ignited even lower, their bodies pressed together. His lifts were soft as were hers. They felt perfect. It felt right.

Ino held his neck to bring his mouth closer and have his tongue deeper in her mouth. Oh how she loved the feel of his tongue massaging her tongue. She had to have more. Shikamaru held her petite figure close to him. God she kissed amazing! Her lips were so soft and her tongue... oh God her tongue. She tasted so sweet.

Neither wanted to part but the lack of air made them light headed so they parted. Ino was breathing heavily while Shikamaru held her face to have her eyes meet his.

"Come to my house tomorrow. I'll treat you to dinner."

"What about Temari?"

"She leaves tomorrow midday for fashion week." Shikamaru caressed her cheek. The kiss felt so right but was it right? Should she go to his place tomorrow? Was it wrong or right? He wasn't married and neither was she. But after their kiss how could she say no. Hopefully she could get more. She nodded.

A smile spread his lips.

"You go out first. I'll leave in 5 minutes." She nodded at his orders. Once she was out of the room she headed straight for the bathroom to fix herself up.

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"What do you want Sasuke?" Sakura crossed her arms but looked at the view of the garden, avoiding his gaze.

"You."

A snort came from Sakura.

"You had me Sasuke." Her eyes never left the view but she felt him get closer. So close she can smell his perfume and feel his hot breath on her neck.

"No Sa-ku-ra I still have you." A shiver went down her spine at the sound of her name rolling off his tongue perfectly.

Calm down Sakura. He's playing a trick on your mind. Do the same to him.

She turned around and pressed her body on his, her lips centimeters away. Her emerald green eyes filled with lust as she stared into his black orbs.

"No Sa-su-ke. You had me. You had all of me. But you see, only a real man can make me never forget him."

Sasuke smirked, Sakura raised her eyebrow questioningly. She swore his ego should have deflated.

"You never gave me that chance."

An airy laugh came from Sakura,"A women doesn't need to be shown in bed. The way we are shown is when the man has the balls to be a in a relationship. Thats where you lack of." Sakura smirked triumphantly as she saw a frown form on his lips. But it disappeared when she saw his eyes soften.

"I'm sorry."

Her eyes began blinking uncontrollably. Did the Sasuke Uchiha just apologize? Impossible! Somebody pinch her she must be dreaming. Her heart fluttered. He was willing to show her he actually will try. But what about Gaara? Sakura couldn't do that to him. How can she leave him for Sasuke. She wasn't even sure if this was a facade. But Sakura knew Sasuke wouldn't do it to pretend. He could be many things but he wasn't a liar.

"Sasuke..."

"Listen I know you might not believe me but I really am sorry. You know where to find me when you are ready to give me a chance."

Before he left he placed a kiss on her lips which she couldn't help but smile to. Maybe just maybe he really changed.

Well thats it for now. I'm sorry I couldn't make it longer but its 3:20 in the morning. I will try to make the next chapter longer but I don't promise anything. And don't worry I am SasuSaku fan!

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