Chapter 18
Its one month since the final battle and we're all better. I was released 2 weeks after my fight. I was slightly pissed that Shino was out a week before me and then I found out my house was destroyed so now I have to live with Shino. People have also been coming up to me and congratulating me for no reason. The last person who said it to me ended in hospital because I was tired of it. Tenten seems to giggle with Ino and Sakura whenever they see me with Shino. Hinata I think is too polite to laugh about something like they're talking about. I always sighed and looked at Shino weirdly and he would dismiss it. I just shook my head now thinking about it. Yuki, Akane, Kaito, Kumo and Isamu have all trained harder now since the wars. They're improving and I think I might let them try out for the Chunin exam next month. As they're growing more confident with their skills it seems they're starting to get cockier. I put that straight last week.
.:Flashback:.
"Haha I beat you again Udo," said Akane to Udo from Kiba's team, Udo was lying on the floor unconscious and depleted in chakra. I thought he fought well. When we didn't see him moving we ran over.
"Udo, Udo wake up," said Kiba lifting him, up, he felt for a pulse and cursed. "Shit, I have to get to hospital, I suggest you stop Akane, he's getting too cocky to recognise the danger," warned Kiba,
"Hai, I've been noticing it for a long time, after you have left I'll sort them out," I replied, he nodded and left with his genin behind.
"Akane stop not," I shouted at him, he stopped and turned, "Everyone line up now," I said furiously, it was a shame Shino had to help re-build the kikai colonies.
"What's the matter Aiko?" said Kaito. Oh ho ho they are so getting it now. No respect.
"That's it," I shouted, I moved so quickly they had not time to react as I whacked them down.
"Itai…what was that for?" asked Yuki. I breathed in and out slowly calming down.
"You are all getting to cocky with this. The other genin haven't had their elements determined. This is getting to your head. Akane you didn't realise Udo's been taken into emergency, we're now hoping he lives. You think your better then those older then you; I'm exAnbu, your not even Chunin. I could beat you easily. You're still learning. I'll be called Sensei, not my first name and spar non others then those I pair you with, understand," I said darkly to them, they nodded dumbly "7 laps of Konoha then 200 sit ups and push ups," I shouted, they nodded in case of having to feel my wrath.
.:End Flashback:.
Luckily Udo was alright and he forgave Akane after a while. They haven't boasted about it or anything since then. Even if it has been a week. There's great news though, Shikamaru finally proposed to Ino, she accepted so in 6 months there's marriage. We were so happy for her and Shikamaru has been teased for weeks now. I feel sorry for him but if he can't stand the teasing then he wouldn't survive looking after Ino as well. Hah I would laugh if he broke down; Ino is one of the knaggiest people ever. But they compliment each other. Ino's loud, bossy and intimidating. Shikamaru is quiet, lazy and the least scary thing since the creation of the leaf of a tree. I suppose if they love each other then its okay. Right now we're sitting in the barbeque restaurant talking about it.
"It's so cute you're getting married," squealed Sakura excitedly
"Hai, but it feels so strange," she replied
"Just thinks Nara Ino, short and snappy," said Tenten smiling
"Better then Hyuuga Tenten," said Sakura laughing at her red face
"Well try Rock Sakura," she shouted back, people turned and looked at her weirdly
"Just think of Hinata's," said Ino looking at the poor unsuspecting victim called Hinata. Everyone stared at her and she shrunk back.
"Oh give over there's nothing wrong with Uzumaki Hinata," I said smiling at her,
"Ha-hai," she stuttered, I nodded
"Well you'd be Aburame Aiko," Sakura added,
"N-no it's not like that!" I protested weakly while turning red. "I hate you," I muttered. They all laughed and I turned to Ino.
"So do you know where and when?" I asked
"Hai we came up with a place and time," she said "August and out near the west gate, a favourite place of Shikamaru's," she added, I nodded and leant forward and pulled a piece of cooked meat off of the grill and gobbling it down.
"Anything else you've figured out?" asked Hinata
"Hai, I might have to take leave from being an active ninja," she said quietly
"Nani? Why?" asked Tenten, Sakura's eyes widened then she whispered to all of us.
"That's so cool!" squealed Tenten. I smiled then we head the 'platoon' of boys come in. Kiba was laughing with Naruto over something,
"What are you two laughing at?" I asked
"Shikamaru just got the biggest 'father' talk by Inoshi!" laughed Kiba between gasps "He was scared witless, you should have seen him." Ino stood quickly
"I'll be back in a minute," she said and racing out and down towards the Yamanaka Flower Shop. Tenten waved them over and we all squashed into one booth. I ended up sitting on Shino's lap, Tenten on Neji's, Hinata on Naruto's, Akamaru was sitting on Kiba's head and Sakura was on Lee's lap. I was so uncomfortable and started moving to get comfortable.
"Stop moving," said Shino near my ear through gritted teeth.
"Opppps sorry," I mumbled back. Chouji pulled up a spare chair and sat down at the end pulling over most of the food from the grill and ordering two more portions. I sighed watching them go. Ino came back around 5 minutes later fuming. Shikamaru patted his leg and she came and plonked down on him. He hugged her from behind and she smiled calming down. I guess they are good for each other, she gets him moving and he slows her down. I watched as his hand lingered on her stomach almost waiting. Until Ino moved his hand and whispered something into his ear. He nodded and just hugged her.
"So what's everyone been doing?" asked Sakura looking around
"Training," said most of them
"What about you guys?" asked Kiba grabbing the last piece of beef.
"Talking about the incoming marriage," said Tenten giggling. Neji seemed to glare at her and she stopped. I laughed slightly then sighed. Time was going by and everyone else had great lives. I was stuck in the same boring routine. Wake up, heave breakfast, leave for training, lunch train a bit more, spend time with my friends, go back to the clan compound and relax until dinner. After dinner I would sit and watch the Aburame's in the garden and help garden in which I was joined by Shino or Reika. Then around 10 go to bed. Life was boring. I stood up and shuffled past most of the guys to the end.
"I'll see you guys, I'm going for a bit of a walk and maybe visit Ibiki's squad," I said waving, I walked casually out the restaurant and to the outskirts.
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"Dude have you asked her yet?" asked Kiba looking at his team mate,
"No, not yet," he replied sounding a bit sad
"What's this?" asked Ino
"Shino's going to propose to Aiko, he just hasn't done it yet," said Chouji
"He's scared she'll reject him," added Neji smirking
"Aw that's so cute," said Sakura, Hinata smiled and giggled at her team mate beside her.
"DO it soon," said Shikamaru,
"We'll find out what she thinks then tell you," said Tenten getting up and almost knocking the table over. Hinata and Sakura stood up and Ino just shuffled out.
"Be very careful in your state," said Shikamaru looking worried, Ino nodded and raced out after the others.
"Dude what's with the protectiveness?" asked Naruto
"Ino…..although we're getting married you cannot tell anyone we weren't supposed to but it happened. Ino's 1 month pregnant," said Shikamaru, all their jaws dropped but Neji was the first to recover.
"Well…congratulations, on the ……….err….recent events." He said dumbfounded
"Well I think it's great, just think a lazy Ino or the worlds laziest father" said Chouji clasping a hand on his best friends shoulder. Shikamaru nodded and looked at the exit again.