"Shika here is a master when it comes to controlling shadows" Tenten said in a matter-of-factly voice "I guess you made him angry..."."I dont think you guys saw this technique of mine" Shikamaru said."This is my brutal technique Hell Dog Shadow Troupe.I trap the enemy's shadow and i send shadow dogs to attack her that only she and I can see.Seeing how quiet she is, she must be getting devoured right now...".With a grin on his face,he stopped the technique.Looking at Ino,he was so sure that she's back because it appears that before Shika can stop his technique,Ibuki's soul left Ino's body earlier than Shikamaru anticipated so for a minute,Ino received the blow.Right now,Ino is strangling Shikamaru mercilessly."I think that's Ino"Sakura said giggling."Oh!Hi guys!Well do you mind leaving the two of us here?"Ino asked.Hearing this,and afraid to be strangled to death by Ino,all of them left leaving only Shikamaru and Ino in the room."sheesh Ino...you're so troublesome!Didn't you know?I ran back and forth just to figure out what happend to you!I was so worried about you!"Shikamaru said lazily."Come on you lazy bum!"Ino said"At least you exercised your body!".And with that she giggled."But honestly Shika"she said in a serious tone that made Shikamaru listen to her.
"Shika...im planning to tell you this for a long time.I managed to be brave and...even though i always seem like thinking like Sasuke...I cant help but think about you sometimes."She said as red patches form in both her cheeks.:Ino...are you serious?are you sure?"Shikamaru asked her swelling with happiness and doubt inside."Yes its true...why?I just reckon I should tell you right away so it stops bugging me all night"Ino replied."Ino.."Shikamaru said "You dont realize how much you mean to me.You know,im just hiding this inside knowing that you had feelings for Sasuke.So if this is a dream or not,i want you to know that even if im a lazy bum,if its you who called me i'll be in your side right away"."Oh Shika...this isnt a dream"And with that she pinched him so hard in the cheek Shika almost cried.
"WHY DID YOU DO THAT INO?"shikamaru said while rubbing his cheek."THAT WAS SO DARN PAINFUL!"."Oh im sorry"Ino said while giggling.After that,she kissed him passionately that Shikamaru almost fell out of his chair just to convince himself that this is really not a dream.
Meanwhile, outside their room, their friends can't help but think of suspicious things happening inside. It was so darn quiet! Usually, when Ino starts bickering, they all have to acquire strong earmuffs to stand the noise. But now, it was as tranquil as heaven. Naruto was the first to blurt out. " Oh i know what's happening here!" He grinned. " Damn, I know what's happening!". "SSHHH!" Sakura said. "Respect their privacy, you baka!"."I guess we should all go now..." Neji calmly said " Everything's alright now. Ino's fine and Ibuki's out...". TenTen beamed at neji as if he was a hokage."Yes! He's right!" she exclaimed " Like Sakura said, let's give them their much needed privacy.."
Everyone left, all with grins in their faces. Yup, even Sasuke, Neji and Shino. Honestly, they all know what's happening inside. Or what COULD be happening inside. As for Ino and Shikamaru? well... God only knows what could happen...
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