Post War, Ino Yamanaka picks up the pieces of her life and moves forward. My take on Ino and how she ended up with Sai. Rating may change on later chapters. Expect some Ino character development, angst, humor and romance. Canon pairings mostly. NaruHina SasuSaku SaiIno ShikaTema ChoKarui. Enjoy xoxo Cover art is by twitter user @ikxxki

She wasn't quite dripping, but was clearly wet: her clothes clung to her, hugging her curves and her frame; her eyes weren't indignant, but bright, excited, a mild child-like wonder edging the rims of her irises. / Post-canon shikatema drabble collection. Newest & last; final drabbles.

"From then on, it became their own private ritual: She'd arrive at his place, they'd talk, she'd undress, he'd draw her, she'd look at his work and compliment it, he'd touch her until she quivered and cried out his name in a sweet burst of release. This ritual was always the same but somehow different and exciting every time. " Pure SaiIno smut. Some canon pairings mentioned.

Yes, Beauty. I would like to hold your hand. (Slight spoilers of Naruto's novels)

He deciphers the nuances of external cues, while she gleans secrets from the depths of the mind. Perhaps there is some credibility to the saying that opposites attract after all. Shikamaru Hiden spoilers.

It's Konoha's annual winter festival and the invitation has extended out to all villages. Her hands were cold that is the only reason he's holding them and no he's not jealous of Kiba...really...

And then he realizes that he may never again see this girl, this fascinating woman who's simultaneously changing his opinion about all kunoichi as well as rapidly finding her way through the maze of walls that he's strategically placed around his heart. - Set in Shippuden right after Asuma's death. ShikaXTema Pairing