Pairing: Shikamaru and Ino

Genre: Romance


The little things

Why? You know... I often wondered that... maybe… maybe because of the way you smile… or the way your eyes shine when the sun reflects on them…

Yeah, maybe…

Maybe it's because of the way you grumbled for days when our team was assigned, or because you are unreachable…

That's definitely it…

Maybe it was the way you cheered for me in the Chuunin exams… or perhaps because you were the only one who truly believed in me…

And I let you down…

Maybe it's because you kept smiling on… or because you kept shouting and hitting me…

Although I don't really mind.

Maybe it's because of the way you trust me so, that you leave your body in my hands, not fearing anything…

And I feel so tempted to touch you…

Maybe it's because you never give up, or because you are fearless… a fighter by nature.

And I admire you…

Maybe it's because of the way you always try hard for him… and even tough he doesn't notice you, there are others that do…

Take me for example…

And maybe it's because you are so oblivious… or because you don't really want to see…

You could open your eyes and notice me.

Maybe it's because I only see you, or because I can't seem to get you out of my mind…

Even tough I try.

Maybe it's because I have to try harder every day… or because you keep me motivated even tough I don't want to be…

After all, it's too troublesome to move…

Maybe it's because of the way you smell or the way you laugh…

It's always the simple things after all.

Maybe it's because you'll never even look my way… or because I wish for you to look.

Someday you will…

Maybe it's because it was simply meant to be…

Shikamaru walked to the window and sighed.

"You wanted to know why I love you… there's the answer…"

Ino didn't know what to say…

24/05/2005