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New Chapter up! This chapter should be dedicated towards Shino, so suffer with a side pairing…

Chapter 11

Shino was furious. This wasn't supposed to happen. He was supposed to have asked her out, not Kiba, the only friend he ever completely opened up to! He knew their friendship could overcome it, but it was obvious that he liked Manami, maybe even loved her, for Kami's sake! (had to put that in. The Kami's sake part. XD) She was the only one who ever showed interest in him outside of biology/ science class.

Gaara had tried to talk to him about it, but Shino had tried to ignore it. Until, at least he told him that he had been the one to tell Manami to go out with Kiba. Shino then became furious with Gaara. Next he was furious with Kiba and Manami. Then he finally settled with being furious with himself for not asking her out first and .

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It had been a whole week since they had started dating. Things had been going normal with Gaara's group, except for that tension that just wouldn't leave when the subject arose.

Kiba was feeling pleased with himself, having his and Manami's first date being a complete success. He'd even got a kiss! Sure it was only on the cheek, but it was progress.

The dog boy was oblivious to the fact that he caused his bug friend so much anger, all he knew was that he find was upset and he wanted to make things better. So during first period on the Monday after he started dating Manami, Kiba asked Shino if he could come over and hangout at Shino's house, after the last time of finding out that Shino doesn't get along very well with Kiba's mom, Tsume's, dog.

Through clenched teeth, Shino found the heart to say yes. It wasn't his fault, after all, if he liked the same girl that the other did. So they arranged to go to Shino's house after school on Friday, it would take some begging on Kiba's part since report cards came home that that particular Wednesday.

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Shino set his stuff down beside the door as he usually did and a hyper Kiba and Akamaru, Kiba's small white dog, were behind him. Kiba had his mom bring him by to school while waiting for Shino's father, Shibi to pick them up.

Shino's house was very large and very quiet. It was more or less a mansion. There was a small rectangular mat to leave your shoes on in the amour, next to a chair and grandfather clock. The living room was forward and was very clean and well kept, having a several chairs placed around a table and some potted plants scattered here and there. There was a closet and basement attached. To the left there was a dining room with an extravagant glass table and large painting on the wall and a bookcase on the wall behind it. On the other wall were two large white doors leading into an well equipped kitchen with plenty a cook. They had two maids and one butler.

To the right of the amour, is the den. A cozy living area with a sofa and two recliners. There was a Wide screen TV made into the wall and speakers made to the ceiling for surround sound. Through an open doorway, there is a long set of stairs beside a black piano and stool. This room is white while all others are a dark forest green and all the walls are decorated with pictures of different bugs. Connected to this room are three doors. One leading to the laundry room, one to Shino's computer and TV room, and the other, larger door leading to his father's study/ library. Up the stairs are eight doorways. The one closest to the stairs, leading to the attic. Two of the rooms, are guest rooms and two for closets. The other remaining three being a bathroom and the masters quarters, Shino and Shibi, with the biggest for Shibi and the smaller for his son.

The guest room were both a dark brown and had two lamps, one portrait of a random landscape, and a wardrobe cabinet. A large bathroom connected between the two.

Shino's room was rather plain too. It consisted of his bed, which had a dark drown comforter over it, a dresser, a walk-in closet, a private bathroom, a laundry basket and a side table that had on it, a clock , lamp and a photo. The only sign that a teenager lived there being two posters of, guess what, bugs occupying the walls.

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Shino and Kiba made their way to Shino's computer room and began watching some TV. After a short while, Shibi and a maid came behind him. The maid offered to make the boys some sandwiches. Kiba happily gave a yes while Shino politely declined. Shibi asked the boys how they were doing, worrying about Shino. He'd been acting strange lately. Even for Shino.

Shino and Shibi were a lot alike. They thought before acting, had an interest in bugs like all Aburames did, and even looked similar. That was why Shibi was able to tell something was wrong with his only son.

He had also noticed the venomous looks, Shino had given Kiba when he came to pick him up. He wanted to settle this matter and he wanted it settled now.

Shibi asked Shino to step out of the room with him to help him with something. Shino, being the obedient son, followed his father.

Once outside the room, Shibi confronted his son.

"What's going on Shino? You and Kiba have always been friends. Why are you so angry with him all of a sudden?" Shino was a bit startled at his fathers ability to jump right on the point. He blushed a little and answered, knowing his father should only receive the truth.

"He's dating Manami." Shibi was getting ready to answer when the nosy and confused Inuzuka decided to pop his head out of the room.

"So what? It's not like you liked her…" Kiba had obviously been ease dropping. Shino's blush grew and he threw his head down in shame, having his friend caught him confessing. Kiba finally got the message.

He was a bit disappointed but how often did Shino actually like someone? Kiba pulled out his cell phone and dialed Manami's number.

He began talking to her and before he could say anything, Manami started to talk to him about their next date. Soon a frowning Kiba handed the phone.

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The two boys spent the rest of the night playing video games and working on making layouts on the computer. The boys soon went to bed, happy their friendship was restored.

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I know you all hated this chapter but I'm sorry… I had to get the story rolling… Can anyone review and tell me what happened? Winner gets a cookie! Or a one-shot of their favorite pairing! And I'll try and keep it in character or it could be the hardest pairing you can think of! I don't mind! Heck if anyone reviews I'll write a ton for y'all!