AUTHORS NOTE: We all remember Sakura pulling poor Shino's legs apart and touching him in chapter 79, right? But we never got to see the aftermath of said touch…

This side note was actually requested by my Beta, Mswan0117. I hope you'll all enjoy it, but mostly hoping that amazing-Beta-person is going have fun with this ^.^ (Oh and by the way, you realize that if you leave a comment here, I'm gonna keep that in, right Mswan?)
I'm real excited about this one. Not your usual 'thing', I know, but I can't wait! Ready? Here we go!

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Side notes to
Hidden Feelings, Hidden Lives

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Addition to Chapter 79: That Just Happened Right?
Drabble title: Her Touch… Does Things To Me…

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He swallowed, eyes searching her face as she sat on her knees before him, her warm hands placed over his own knees. Shino was feeling very unhappy with the way this conversation was going, but he saw no way out. When Sakura opened her mouth to speak once more, they young Aburame inwardly cringed in anticipation of more embarrassment.

"Still… Can't you just… Tell me about it? When you… You know?"

He took a steadying breath, reminding himself to remain calm and explain this to the girl. She just didn't really know what she was talking about, after all, "I believe I cannot, Sakura. Why? Because no matter how you might feel about the term 'lady', I am a gentleman."

He watched her frown and a slight frown settled on his own brow as well.
What is Sakura thinking? Mostly, I like the fact that she is so unpredictable, but right now I believe I might very well be willing to give up my left arm just to know what she is thinking. Because whatever it is, I have a feeling that this conversation is about to turn really bad for me…

"Fine," The girl huffed, "Then I'll just have to figure it out myself," And before Shino even had the time to process those startling words, he felt his knees being pulled apart, felt one slim hand bear down on his most private of places.

'Startled' wouldn't even begin to describe how he felt right now. Try 'shocked' or 'scared' or even 'violated'. Although, 'angry' would fit pretty nicely too. No wait, 'furious'.

Gasping, he moved back as far as his legs allowed him, sliding his ass over the grass, "Sakura!"

He felt his cheeks burn, his entire body trembling. Panting heavily, Shino stared at the girl that he loved so much, unable to comprehend how, but even more, why Sakura had come up with the idea to place her hand on him like that. He shivered, remembering her touch but willing his body, his mind and his soul to forget about that.

This is wrong. This is very wrong. She should not be touching me there! It is a private place! She should not touch it! She touched me! I felt her! This is so wrong! But… Why does it feel so right at the same time…? No, I am not allowed to think like that! I am a gentleman! Gentlemen do not let ladies touch them like that! Ladies don't touch you like that! She is no lady... I know that! I know that she is not! Oh, why did I have to fall in love with someone who cannot be described as a lady, no matter how loosely one uses the term?! Why? She touched me! Why would she do that?!

Tears burned in his eyes as he moved back a little further still, swallowing hard at the look of devastation on Sakura's face, "Sakura," His voice trembled, his body shook, "Please do not do that again," He tried so hard to sound calm, to deny the emotions surging through his body, flooding his overtaxed mind, "I am a gentleman. Even if you are not a lady, please respect that much at least…"

She bit her lip, crawling towards him on hands and knees, her eyes even bigger than usual, "Shino…"

Instinctively, he retreated even further, feeling his back press up against the trunk of a tree, "Please do not come closer, Sakura. I beg you."

She stopped moving, sitting back on her knees, "I honestly didn't mean to hurt you, Shino."

He swallowed hard, "You did not. However, this is what is called 'unacceptable behavior', Sakura. Please…"

"Shino…"

Tears welled up in her eyes, hands rising to cover her lips. He couldn't leave it like this, but at the same time there wasn't anything he could do. Shino was positively scared right now. Scared of his own body, of how it had reacted to her touch.
'You can't really train your body to show proper etiquette, Shino!' Yes, she is right. I cannot. However, I can make sure that this situation never occurs again.

"Please leave me alone, Sakura. I cannot be around you right now."
It makes me want you to touch me again. And that is very wrong, Sakura. Please leave me alone now.

She was crying now, hands covering her face. The boy sat frozen, though his body still trembled uncontrollably. Shino swallowed hard, willing his body to calm down.

"I am not angry with you, Sakura," That might not actually be true, though… "I am simply… Startled."
Well, that is clearly an understatement…

Looking up, Sakura's expression suddenly turned harsh, and the pinkette leaped to her feet, "Well, if you'd just tell me things, I wouldn't have to resort to other measures!"

Frowning, he looked up at her, and incredulous look on his face, "Other measures, Sakura? Assaulting me is what you call other measures?!"

"Oh please," Sakura scoffed, "Just because you're so uptight all of the time –!"

"And what if I am, Sakura? You knew that long before you kissed me! Like you knew of my feelings for you and still refused to stop touching me!"

She crossed her arms, muttering, "I already apologized for that, Shino. Are you going to bring that up again? Because if so, I have a couple of things to add to the list as well!"

Shino sighed, scrambling to get up. He rested his body against the tree behind him as his legs still shook too much to support his own weight, "No Sakura, I am sorry. That was mean of me and I truly am sorry for dragging past events back up. However, right now… I honestly need to be alone for a little while, Sakura. I love you, I do. But…" He smirked sarcastically, motioning to his own trembling legs, "I am shaken. I am only a teenager, Sakura. Not even a man. I do not know how to handle this situation. Please… Allow me time to gather my thoughts once more."

He watched her swallow, watched her body slump ever so slightly. Watched her brush a stray strand of pink hair behind her ear. Heard her soft sigh, "Alright Shino. I'm sorry, Shino. I-I didn't mean to… To, eh…"

He took a steadying breath, "I know. Apology accepted, Sakura."

She nodded at him one more time, turning to leave, "Can we still have dinner later?"

Slowly closing his eyes, Shino pondered the question for a second. Calculated how much time he would have to gather himself if he granted her request. He wanted to though, so he would just have to make it work, "A little later perhaps? I can pick you up at eight?"

"Alright, I'll be at the library until then. If you want to see me before…" Her voice trailed off, and this time Sakura turned away from him completely, walking away.

I am sorry, Sakura. I do not think I will be able to face you sooner. I am not even sure if I will be able to put this behind me before eight o'clock tonight…