Ok this is my first fanfic for reference.
Enjoy!
Oh and " " mean its someone talking and ' ' means thinking to self.
Ino and Shikamaru at ages 20 and 19!
"Shikamaru what hell were you thinking?"
'How troublesome. Why does she always have to be so bossy? I love her and all but... wait did I just think that no this is weird.'
"Hey Shikamaru are you listening to me at all? Hello Mr. Serious."
"Sorry Ino-chan..."
As they walked along listening to the breeze they heard rustling coming from behind bush. They stood for a moment, not breathing, then out of nowhere kunai fly from behind a tree. Shikamaru jumps in front of Ino, his head low when the kunai cease.
"Shikamaru." No answer. "Shikamaru."
"Don't move Ino-chan, I'll protect you. Leave this to me."
Shikamaru darted off behind the trees and all Ino heard was rustling and fast movement. After a few short moments the noises ceased. She stood in fear wondering what had gone on behind the thick branches. At last a figure slowly started emerging from behind the brush.
"Shikamaru. Shikamaru are you all right?" Ino screamed as she flew toward her injured friend. "Why didn't you let me help you, you wouldn't have gotten so badly wounded."
As she reached him he fell into her arms, he did not reply to her questions. She held him close and tight.
"Shikamaru please talk to me."
"I love you Ino-chan."
She sat in disbelief. Then asked, "did you just say I love you?"
"Yes."
"I love you too. Thank you for saving me." As she spoke these words he fell asleep and help arrived.