Dragonflies and Beetles

Chapter: 5

Reflection in a Black Mirror

Thanks to all those who commented. I'm happy you all like it. It was just some random idea, I didn't know that it would turn out this good. Sooner or later I will be writing on two more stories (I like to multitask). One is an idea I had for Kabuto (I luff Kabuto) and another one is a story that started out as an rp on another web site between me and a friend. It slowly developed into a fanfiction. I'm just waiting on her so I can get more info on her character and I will be writing on that one too. I love you guys ( not like that) so don't worry, no matter how many other stories I may be working on, I will still work diligently on this one. Sorry if you see any typos or something I didn't correct. I got a new kitten and it likes towalk on the keyboard.

>>Disclaimer: I don't own Naruto...

It wasn't long until she and Shino were right in front of the Aburame home. It was quite large and had plants all around it. Probably for the bugs. Ame thought to herself. Shino continued on his way, casually walking up the path that led to his front door. Ame wasn't sure if she should go since he hadn't really invited her into his yard or home; it would be rude to just go strolling in. It wasn't long until the bug boy noticed that he was no longer being followed and he turned back to Ame, who was standing by the gate in front of his yard.

"Aren't you going to come in?" the Aburame heir asked tilting his head a little to the side and raising his left brow.

Ame found herself smiling. There goes that eyebrow...he looks so serious all the time...how adorable. She responded to his questing with a polite nod and walked up the stone path to his front porch gracefully. She could feel him watching her every move and decided that being clumsy wouldn't be too good of an impression on her part, so she was extra careful to watch her steps. All the while, she was holding back a blush that seemed to be tugging at her cheeks.

Shino turned and resumed his pace up to his porch where he took off his shoes and sat them down on a rug. Ame followed what he did and she too took off her shoes and sat them on the rug. Shino stepped on his porch, with Ame right behind, and opened the door to his home. Insects flew out the door. Insects of all kinds, and Ame was amazed when she took her first step into the Aburame household.

"Wow..." she heard herself sigh as if in a dream. Look at all the bugs. His house is like a bug haven...a safehouse for them. Out of all the different spieces she saw, she saw very few dragonflies.

As if Shino could read her mind he turned to her and stated,"We don't see very many dragonflies in Konoha, except around the lakes and ponds. They seemed to like going to Kusagakure, and now I know why. Well, since your clan has moved here, I'm sure the citizens will be seeing many dragonflies."

Ame smiled and nodded,"Yes, they will be seeing plenty, I'm sure."

When Shino turned away and went up the stairs in the far corner of the room, Ame felt the blush finally hit her. Unable to hold it back any longer she simply covered her face with her hands. Why! Go away! Stupid blush...thing... She ended up giggling at herself. She just realized that whenever she gets aggravated at something she ends up calling it a 'thing' even if she knows what it is. That is a little strange, but with as strange as my father is, it is not hard to see where I get it from.

She smiled, admiring all the insects crawling on the walls and ceilings. She could just barely peer into the entry way to the kitchen, and hanging in the door way were many cacoons. So their caterpillars are cacooning too. Just then, one of her dragonflies crawled out from under her jacket sleeve and flew off to explore the Aburame home.

"Hey!" she called out in a rather loud whisper,"Get back here! That's rude!"

But the bug didn't listen and it continued to flit about, inspecting everything. Ame watched it nervously, she didn't know how the kikaichuu of the Aburame would react to a strange insect such as her dragonfly. Ame knew that her insect wouldn't hurt the destruction bugs, every Sabishii clan member had made it clear that they didn't want any trouble with the Aburame's, so they asked their insects to be as respectful as possible. As a result, Ame had no fear of the dragonfly doing any damage. Her four winged friends were normally very docile, unless she is in danger of being hurt by someone. If that is the case, they become agressive and uncontrollable.

It wasn't long until Shino came back downstairs carrying a plastic case just like Ame's. The Sabishii was still standing next to the door.

"You could have sat down somewhere..." Shino said walking up to her casually.

Ame smiled a little, a sweatdrop down the back of her head, and replied,"I didn't want to put any of the insects in danger..." and about that time her dragonfly came back at top speed, flying swiftly in her sleeve. She felt it hit her arm and crawl back under her skin in haste. Around the corner came a black cloud of destruction bugs, swarming angerly.

This action only increased her embarrassment as Shino looked to her for an explanation.

"I told it not to, that it was disrespectful. But sometimes, the stubborn ones won't listen to me..." Ame sighed, bowing her upper body slightly to show apology.

Shino waved an arm and a few of his kikaichuu flew out of his sleeve. The destruction bugs must have told the swarm the situation because they calmed down immediatly. As Shino's bugs flew back in his sleeve, the cloud of insects came over and landed on Ame, crawling all over her. If they had been outside the Aburame home, her insects would have gotten angry about this act of inspection. She tensed up, waiting for someting to happen until she felt a warm hand on her shoulder.

"It's okay," she heard Shino say,"They are just checking you out. Once they do this, I assure you, you'll never have to worry about them again. They are just seeing that you mean me or the other members of my clan no harm."

The bugs flew off after five minutes of them crawling on her. She was looking around at the floor, waiting for Shino to say something, anything to break this ear splitting silence. Ame felt a warm hand under her chin. Shino tilted her head up gently causing her to gaze into his black glasses. She could see her reflection in them perfectly...like a mirror.

"What happened to your face?" the Aburame heir asked.

"What do you mean?" Ame replied, trying to break away from his gaze, but she couldn't. I wonder what his eyes look like?

She felt a finger slide down her jaw line. "There are scratches on your face..what happened?" Shino asked again.

Ame looked at her reflection in his glasses when he pulled his fingers away. Indeed, there were two, long, thin red scratches down the side of her jaw. She put her own hand to her face and felt the scratches. When she would even put the smallest amount of pressure on them they would tingle and itch. "I must have fought myself in my sleep...I do that sometimes." the Sabishii heir answered finally after many minutes of silence.

"You had a nightmare then?" Shino asked, trying to confirm what had happend. He just didn't know how right he was. Although talking about her dreams wasn't something she did often she gave a slight nod. "Would you like to tell me what of, maybe I could help you.." he finished putting his warm hands back in his pockets.

Ame sighed,"Yeah, but could we talk while we are walking?" Shino nodded and opened the door.

The pair stepped out of his home, people walking past on the street gazed in silent awe at the two. They knew that hardly anyone has ever been in the Aburame household except for the other clan members themselves. Shino furrowed his brows and looked at them in slight aggravation. The onlookers diverted their gaze and continued on with their day. It won't be long until rumours start buzzing around... Shino thought to himself.

Shino locked the door and put on his shoes, Ame, once again, following him after she had her shoes on. Once the two were a good ways out of earshot of anyone Shino spoke,"Alright...tell me."

Alright, sorry this one took a little long. It has been storming real bad where I live and I was not able to get on the compy. I normally get out two chapters a day. It is suppose to rain like this all week so sorry if production slows a bit.