Camp Grounds Bonus Chapter

A Stormy Night

Ino let in Shino and everyone else from the storm going on outside.

"That's one big mess out there." Ino said.

"No kidding." Naruto said.

"It's good that you and Sasuke are friends." Hinata said.

"Yes." Shino said.

"It's really pouring." Sakura said.

"My gosh. Please have a seat." Ino said. She headed to the kitchen to fix some tea.

"School sucks. It's all this..MATH!" Naruto complained.

"I know." Ino giggled.

"i don't think it's that bad." Shino said.

"Your a geek that's why." Naruto said.

"Be nice. He is on my team in school." Hinata said.

"How is the whole team thing going for everyone? I know a team of three isn't easy." Ino said.

"Please. Your just saying that because you don't have another girl on your team." Naruto said.

Ino rolled her eyes. "I happen to LIKE having Shikamaru and Choji for teammates. I'm sure Sakura is luck to have Sasuke but is sad in having you." She smirked.

"Oh hey! That's uncalled for I mean you think we don't all get along and have a small grudge with someone?"

"Naruto. I like Shino and Kiba." Hinata said.

"Oh well I mean-"

"And I know for a fact Neji and Lee get along just fine even with Tenten." Sakura said also.

Naruto was being cornered.

"Come on. No one gets along with everyone."

"I think some if not most do. It's just you and Sasuke." Ino said bringing the tea out.

"And we are working on not killing each other." Sasuke spoke.

Ino smiled handing out tea to everyone. Naruto, Sasuke, Sakura, Hinata, and Shino.

"I hope it's good enough. and help yourself to any of the movies in the cabinet on the right of the TV." She said.

Naruto and Sasuke dove for that.

Shino on the other hand went to the window and looked out at the wind and rain blowing and coming down.

Sakura and Hinata began talking.

Ino walked over and sat with Shino.

"I'm sorry." He said.

"It's fine. We all were planning on a day like this but...outside." Ino said. "But I'm still glad you all came. Especially you."

Shino looked at her.

"I know we are still...going through what we are at the moment. But I'm glad we're together now." She said smiling and taking his hand.

Shino pulled down his hood covering half his face to show Ino a smile.

Ino laid her head on his shoulder and watched the rain and wind go by.

It was calming to watch something crazy happening outside.

"I want this!"

"Too bad! this is way better!" Naruto and Sasuke fighting behind them.

"SHUT THE HELL UP! BOTH OF YOU!" Sakura then yelled.

"Guys. I know I'm keeping you out of the storm and all, but here's something, any more yelling and I'm sending you all BACK out in the storm." Ino warned.

The three of them froze. They then let Hinata pick the movie which was fine.

The boys didn't complain and Sakura didn't raise her voice.

It was all laughter.

Till they all fell asleep.

Ino then began cleaning up and Shino watched the storm a little more.

Ino got everything in the kitchen and began cleaning the dishes.

"Ah." Suddenly Shino had come up behind her and had his arms around her waist.

"Shino. You scared...me. What's up?" She asked sensing something was up with him.

"The storms calm down." He said. "I wanted to come and help." He told her.

"Sure.. You can help...me with the dishes." Ino was feeling a little nervous. Something about his being around her was...comforting and...something else.

He did help her with the dishes while holding her close. The storm was over, so why was he being like this? Clinging to her and...

Or was he being something else? Ino sighed trying to relax. It was just Shino after all.

As Ino finished drying the dishes, Shino tightly held her waist and breathed on the back of her neck.

Ino held her breath as Shino kissed her neck. It was new to both of them, but at least Ino knew how to handle it. Picturing herself with Sasuke in any case, but she was with Shino. And boy this felt like more than a fairy tale dream she could ever have in her sleep or think of.

It felt good having Shino wrap her in warmth. But it didn't last. They did still have guests in the other room, even if they were sleeping.

"Sorry. Couldn't help it." Shino said. Ino smiled even though he couldn't see it. "It's fine. Felt nice at least. And thanks for your help." She said.

And they would remember what happened, at the end of the storm.

The End