Somewhere in the distance, a train blew its whistle. He made the puppets dance. When you're dying, hope is all that's left. Zemyx, AU. Formerly titled 'Candystriper.'

She never really cared for most guys, until one sat down next to her at the bar, offered a conversation, and asked for nothing in return.

Tayuya has left the Sound Village. She breaks into the house of Shikamaru, and both of them recognize each other from the past. Why did she leave the village, what's she doing in Konoha? Can Shikamaru somehow help her,even though she's an enemy? ShikaTayu