the rose.
Chapter 5.
When Tsunade asked if he wanted to go on a small mission to a foreign country he agreed immediately.
Later on he remembered that he wanted to visit Ino and regretted his decision.
He wrote a letter, putt it on the door-mat and left.
Three weeks later after the visit he was heading home again.
He hoped Ino was waiting for him, or at least left a note.
A smile appeared on his face when the houses of Konoha became visible in the distance.
Nothing would be nicer than a nice warm fresh cooked meal. But because there was nobody home he would probably eat some four weeks old ramen.
When he approached his house he saw that the lights were on.
He opened the door to his apartment and walked in. An aroma of fresh cooked food filled his nose. He walked towards the kitchen. There he found Ino busy cooking. She didn't noticed him and continued cooking. A smile crept across Shikamaru's face.
"Hello Ino." he said.
She turned around, smiled and said, "How was your mission?"
"Not that interesting, just talking with other leaders etc."
"You mind that I lived in your house for a while?" she asked with her innocent blue eyes.
"Course not," he said, "I see that you've cleaned the whole mess, thank you for that."
"No problem."
"Dinner is ready." said Ino and putt a shelf with Taiyaki on the table.
"That looks good." said Shikamaru who looked hungry at the Taiyaki.
"Thanks." said Ino.
They took a seat and started eating. Shikamaru didn't know when was the last time he had such a good meal. Ino was with no doubt a fabulous cook.
"You have a nice house."said Ino.
"I wish I could say." she whispered a little too loud.
"Well," said Shikamaru.
"Sorry Shika, I...I,"
Shikamaru grabbed her hand and said, "You can stay if you like."
"I can?!" yelled Ino happily.
"I'm recognizing the old Ino again." said Shikamaru smiled.
"But I can?" asked Ino hopefully.
"Of course."
"I'm so happy." said Ino.
"Me too, I've been terrible lonely last years."
Shikamaru crept a bit closer to Ino.
"Ah whatever." she said and jumped on top of Shikamaru.
"Where did come from?" said Shikamaru with a smile.
"From a girl that has been lonely for the past four years."
He rolled over so Ino lay beneath him.
"Bad boy." she said.
He kissed her on her lips.
"How long can I stay?"
"Well... How about, forever?"
"Doesn't sound bad."
"Your Taiyaki was great."
"I can make some more if you like?"
"That would be nice."
"By the way, your bath is awesome."
"It is? I've never used it before. I always take the shower. You know what why don't we go together in it?"
"Seems fun." replied Ino.
He took in her in his arms and walked towards the bathroom.
End! yay! Personally I think this is my worst fic, but I continued writing it because of the reviews.
About the Taiyaki, I've seen it in a other manga so I used it as food.