Shino and Kiba walked back to the Inuzuka compound that night; after the reunion with their team, both were worn out. Shino nodded a good-night to Kiba and went his way, though disappointed that he hadn't seen Hana. He decided to go to a drink shop and get a drink, since he didn't feel like going home so soon yet as it wasn't that late.

Several minutes later, he found himself at a table near an outdoor bubble tea shop. He ordered a bubble tea, then sat back, observing the passer-bys. Then, he caught sight of Hana walking home, presumably from the hospital where she worked. He thought about it for a split second, and decided to take the risk. He called out her name, and she turned in surprise when she saw him, but smiled and came over and sat down at his table.

"Hey, Shino-kun."

Shino smiled at her. "Hey. Hard day?" He asked this because she looked worn out.

She tiredly smiled. "You could call it that. But never mind."

Shino inwardly smiled, Hana was never one to bother others with her problems. On the outside, he nodded. "Do you wanna drink? My treat."

She nodded and smiled gratefully. After he had ordered for her, he turned back to her. "So, what do you do now? Do you still work with animals?" he asked.

She nodded. "Same old, same old. I don't mind though. I love animals." She smiled absently, twirling an escaped strand of hair around a finger. Shino looked at her, thinking how pretty she was. They chatted for a while longer, until Shino noticed how late it was.

"It's getting pretty late." He said quietly.

Hana noticed the time too. "Oh! Kiba's going to be worried. I've got to go. Thanks for the drink though, Shino-kun."

He smiled quietly. "You're welcome. I'll walk you home." She didn't say anything, but her eyes said enough to him. She was happy.

As they strolled along to the Inuzuka compound, Shino took her hand and held it while they were walking. Hana looked up, surprised, but kept quiet. She looked up at the moon, humming. The humming turned into soft singing. As they approached Hana's house, Shino asked quietly, "What's that song you're singing? It's a very nice song." Hana looked surprised, then blushed and tilted her head forwards, letting her bangs hide her face. Both of them didn't notice they had come to a stop in front of the Inuzuka house, hand in hand and very close together. They both also didn't notice another pair of eyes on them.

"It-it's nothing." Hana said quietly, her face still covered in shadow.

Shino looked down at her, then reached out and tucked her bangs behind her ears. He put an arm around her waist, pulling her close. Then, he whispered in her ear "You shouldn't let your bangs hide your beautiful face all the time." Hana froze, blushing. He gently kissed her on the cheek and smiled at her. "Good-night, Hana-chan" he said quietly. Then, he walked off into the night.

"Wait- Shino-kun!" Shino turned around in surprise, to see Hana running up to him and throwing her arms around his neck in a hug. "Good-night," she whispered, then released him smiling shyly. She gave a small wave then vanished into the house.

The next day, the first thing Shino saw when he opened his eyes was Kiba's face, scowling. "Ok, bug-boy, you may be my best friend, but you had better tell me what you did to my sister last night."

Shino groaned.

(in case u ppl didn't get it, the other person watching them was kiba!)