„Speaking"

„Thoughts"

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Chapter 9

„Mouuuuuu!" Ino whined as she looked at all the flowers surrounding her. Sakura said she wanted to take a nap so she was alone this time since Shikamaru was still lazy and Choji would rather watch clouds with him.

She puffed out her cheeks in anger. Well, she didn´t need them anyway! She could have fun on her own. She kept staring at the flowers in front of her, already bored. Naruto left a shadow Clone with her but it she said she didn´t need it and he was taking a nap against a tree.

She looked over to him and then back to the flowers again.

"I hate this!" She thought as she picked up a few flowers. When she looked back over, she suddenly got an idea. She giggled to herself as she picked up more flowers and began to make a crown. Her whole face lit up.

It took a while for her to finish it, but when she did she felt proud. It was a bit messy in a few places but still in her eyes beautiful. She made one with daisies and stood up brushing a few petals of her clothes and she ran over towards the tree where Naruto was sleeping under. A few feet away she saw Kiba rolling in mutt. There she rolled her eyes. Boys.

Shikamaru and Choji were still watching the clouds, next to them was Sakura taking a nap. Sasuke was running around with Lee, competing against him. Tenten was practicing with her new weapons and Hinata was holding a conversation with Shino, who was watching a few bugs. Sai sat not too far away with a pad and he was drawing and painting again. Kakashi was resting in a tree, trying to ignore the world.

Ino made sure she wasn´t too loud when she ran over and quietly got nearer. She put the flower crown on Naruto´s head and giggled to herself. She began to put more flowers in his hair. She stepped back when she was satisfied and nodded to herself proud of her work.

Naruto who had heard her coming over, opened on of his eyes and looked at her. She just giggled louder and the others who heard her looked over to see what made her laugh so much.

"Woah! That´s so cool Ino!" Sakura commented as she walked over to her after getting woken up by her giggling. Ino just grinned.

"I know right! It totally suits him!" She giggled and Naruto looked at his lap to see flower petals. He could guess what she did. He grinned at her.

"Ha! I guess I am now the Flower King! Would you like to show me how to make those, flower princess?" He requested playfully and he saw Ino perk up quickly nodding and dragging Sakura with her to get more flowers.

Sai who had seen it, immediately began to draw a picture of the scene. He had to capture this moment.

When Ino returned, she began to explain it to Naruto who made confused noises when his crown was a fell apart and Sakura who giggled at his attempt.

"Ha! I got it!" He cheered when his crown didn´t fall apart. Ino and Sakura giggled each had their own Crown now on their head. "You remind me of a big child!" Ino laughed when Naruto pouted. Sakura only grinned.

"Well, you remind me of one of my friends!" He shot back and Ino looked at him curiously. He gave her a grin.

"She loves flowers too! She can sometimes be pretty mean but is really kind! She´s also really pretty and a strong kunoichi! She is blunt and knows what she wants." He explained and Ino grinned and blushed at the information. Sakura only nodded at that. It sounded like Ino, alright.

Naruto suddenly smirked. "Just a second girls, I know what to do with the last crown here." He winked at them and stood up.

"Hey, Kakashi! I have got something for you!" He called out and the girls burst out laughing as Naruto ran after Kakashi who tried to get away.

"Eh! No fair! No kunai throwing! That´s cheating!" Naruto called after him as Kakashi glared at him, only to run faster.

Ino and Sakura just shared a look, while Kiba who though it was a capture game tried to help Naruto.

"Go! Get him!" Naruto ordered playfully to Lee and Sasuke, who started to help him.

"Yosh! Such a youthful game!" Lee yelled with determination.

If Ino had to describe this day it would be her favorite of the whole time they spent with him here.