Naruto exited the hospital into the streets of Konoha. He was greeted by the warm sun on his face. He felt sorry for himself, knowing things will finally work out for Sakura and Sasuke. He started to feel uneasy of the budding relationship his two teammates and friends have. What if they spent all the time together that they won't act as a team and only as a couple? What if they were so happy in each other's arms that they would forget about Naruto? These thoughts troubled him deeply that he didn't even notice the large figure that he had bumped into. He was awakened into reality by the sharp pain on his butt caused by his fall.

"Hiya, Naruto!" Choji said. "Looks like you're deep in thought."

"Oh, hello there Choji." He replied as he was helped up by Choji.

"Want a potato chip?" Choji said handing Naruto the bag.

"Ok, thanks"

"I came by Ino's; I caught Shikamaru kissing Temari near the park. I told Ino, thought she might be interested." Choji said.

"Hehehe, I already thought about those two, since the chuunin exams, I was noticing something from those two."

"Well, I'll have to be going now, still have to train."

"Bye Choji, take care." Naruto smiled.

Come to think of it, most of the other shinobi in his batch have a love life. Shikamaru has Temari, Neji has Tenten, Hinata has Kiba (Naruto only thinks that). Why in the world doesn't he have one!

Disoriented from thinking, he surveyed his surroundings. He saw he was right in front of the flower shop that Ino and her mother run.

'Why not bring some flowers for Sasuke.' He thought

He went inside the shop and saw Ino. She had her hair down, maybe removed her ponytail to fix her hair. But this didn't matter to Naruto. All he saw was the beautiful lady in front of him.

What he was feeling was something different from the feeling he has when Sakura is around. He felt hi face getting hotter, his pulse faster and his heart beat more powerful.

On the other hand, Ino noticed that Naruto was there. She felt the trance that Naruto was in. nobody ever looked at her like that. That look Naruto gave her made her feel…special. She saw Naruto was blushing and felt her face blush too, but couldn't understand why.

"Good morning Naruto." Ino greeted, trying to break free from the eye contact.

"Good morning to you too, Ino." He replied weakly. He was still staring at Ino.

"What brings you here?" Ino said in a very business like manner.

"Well, I came to buy some flowers for Sasuke. I accidentally gave him laxatives instead of tea, and now he is confined in the hospital. I thought he would like flowers near his bed." He explained the predicament, feeling slightly down. Ino was another rabid Sasuke fan girl.

But in the first time in ages, she didn't give a damn about Sasuke. She even forgot to ponytail her hair because of Naruto's presence.

After a few moments of shuffling, Ino handed him some flowers

"Well, take some of these daisies." Ino said, smiling. "You don't have to pay for them now, just say hi to Sasuke for me."

"No, that would be unethical!" Naruto replied. What did he know of ethics? He thought.

"It's your first time to buy from me, so I'll give you a break this time. So the next time you need flowers, for say a girl." Ino said, adding a wink.

"What are you saying Yamanaka Ino!" Naruto said, smiling.

"What? I'm just saying if you need flowers for a date, know where to find me." She said, playing a mischievous smile.

"Let's say, Saturday afternoon?" Naruto asked.

"Good, pick me up at seven!" Ino said, sounding very excited.

"Well, see you then!" Naruto said, as he walked out of the room.

Finally finished this chappie. Now if I could reek the guts to ask my special someone out on a date. Please remember, a review can bribe me into making an update sooner!

I am very sorry to say that the next chappie might only be a filler. Or if I fell good 'coz of the reviews, ill make it a main chapter. The next chapter is about either Ino's thoughts or the things that are happening in the hospital