Sorry, it took a lot longer to get this one up than I intended. I ended up staying at a friends house this past week because my parents were both out of town so I didn't have my computer. When I got home I started to write but I was so tired I decided not to post it yet because I wasn't quite sure what exactly I wrote. But anyways, here's the next chapter! Enjoy!

Disclamer: I own nothing! sadly.

Ino's hands slithered around Kiba's neck while her tongue licked his bottom lip trying to gain access to his mouth. He willingly opens, letting her roam while his hands slowly rub down her sides till they reach her hips. He takes the lead when he decides to pull her waist into him with his arms wrapped around her holding their bodies tightly together. She brings her hands back to rest on his chest as she grabs chunks of his shirt to bring him even closer. While his tongue memorizes every part of her mouth he gently subs circles into her back. Being this close to him Ino can smell the strong spice of Kiba's skin. Wanting more she breaks their lips apart and starts to kiss the side of his neck. Her eyes flash up to see Shikamaru across the room. To her disappointment he isn't watching them but instead is scanning the crowd. His jaw seems to be clenched and his eyes solid, unless it's just her minds just seeing what she wants to see. Either way it wasn't the reaction Ino wanted.

"Is it working?" Kiba gently said in her ear.

"He's not even watching." Ino's voice was low with frustration.

"Well then he's gonna hate when he sees this next part."

Kiba pushed Ino's back against the wall. One of his hands rested on the wall by her head to keep them balanced, his other caressing her face as he begged for reentry to her mouth. Ino smiled to herself as she denied his pleading. Annoyed, Kiba decided to bite her lower lip. Ino gasped giving him enough time to slip his tongue in. The kiss became vigorous while Ino slipped her hands behind his back pulling him harder against her. She couldn't help but admire his muscles she could feel through his shirt. His mouth left hers as he started to kiss down her neck and across her collar bone, making sure he hit all sensitive spots. A moan left Ino's mouth while her fingers rummaged through his hair and her other hand dug into his back. Slowly Kiba began to lead her into the darkness of the hallway they were near. At the entrance Ino took charge and pushed him against the other wall of the hallway. Her hands slipped under his shirt and rubbed along his hard abs and chest that she couldn't help but feel. While she did this Kiba slipped his own hands up the back of her shirt, feeling the warmth of her skin. Quickly Ino slid her hands out from under his shirt and grabbed the collar of his jacket yanking him towards her as his back left the wall and once again pinned her to it. With her hands still on the collar of his jacket she slipped it off him and tossed it on the ground. Their make out continued till she felt Kiba's mouth ripped from hers.

"That's enough." Ino followed the hand that was clasped on Kiba's shoulder to see Shikamaru. His face was unreadable as he pulled Kiba away from Ino and off to the side.

"Hey what's the deal?" Kiba angrily protested as Shikamaru's face became a glare towards the other boy.

"I don't want my team mate doing anything she'll regret." Shikamaru answered.

"Update Shikamaru, we're kinda dating." Ino pitched in.

"For a day and you're already sneaking into the corners. Come on, I'm taking you home." He went to grab Ino's arm but Kiba stepped in the way. Ino could see Temari walk up behind Shikamaru. She was annoyed and upset with Shikamaru. "Get out of the way Kiba." Shikamaru's voice dropped an octave as his eyes became threatening. Ino was happy that he seemed to be jealous but the look on his face scared her because he looked like he really would hurt Kiba.

"Isn't it my job to walk her home?" Kiba responded, his eyes challenging Shikamaru. He seemed to be having too much fun playing his role.

"He's right Shika." Temari started. "It is his job. Plus, they are now a couple. Come on lets go. We should just let them be." Her eyes landed on Ino with a glare.

"I don't care. I'm taking you home, now let's go." He pushed past Kiba and grabbed Ino's arm before dragging her behind him, ignoring Temari's angry voice calling his name.

Ino glanced back at where Kiba stood with a furious Temari. She was yelling something at him as he shrugged before picking up his coat and walking away back into the crowd with an amused look on his face. Shikamaru pushed through the crowd towards the door. On their way out Ino met eyes with Sakura who was off in the corner trying to wake up the passed out Sasuke. Ino wore a triumphant smile showing the success to her friend. Sakura however was looking at Shikamaru; her eyes seemed a bit concerned as she watched her friend get dragged out of her house. They started down the dark street heading to Ino's. Not a word left his mouth as he looked strait ahead, still not letting go of her arm.

"Um, you can probably loosen your grip now so my arm doesn't lose its blood." Ino said after a while when her arm went numb. He removed some pressure without even looking at her as they walked down the street.

"I don't understand why you're so mad. It's not like you don't do that stuff with Temari." Ino said, trying to find out what exactly he was thinking. She couldn't tell if he was jealous like she wanted him to be or what. He was so… troublesome.

"I'm not mad." His eyes continued to stare strait ahead. His voice hinted that he didn't want to continue the conversation. However Ino wasn't satisfied with his answer.

"Well you sure are acting mad."

"I'm annoyed Ino." His brows sinked lower as he responded.

"Annoyed?" That wasn't what Ino expected. Shikamaru stopped and turned to face her, yet his hand never left her arm.

"Yes Ino, I'm annoyed. I'm Annoyed of always having to take care of you. You're hopeless, always putting yourself in jeopardy, not thinking about your own safety. And then who comes in and saves you? Me. You can be so stupid sometimes. You just don't care, completely thoughtless and reckless with your actions." Ino's face went blank with his words. It was like a slap in the face making her go dumbstruck. But soon furry rose up inside of her as she became truly angry as she ripped her arm out of Shikamaru's grip.

"You think I'm reckless!" Ino yelled. Shikamaru's eyes remained solid on her. Unmoving at her rising voice.

"When it comes to yourself you just don't think. You look after everyone around you so much that you don't seem to care about your own wellbeing. You were giving yourself to him way too easy tonight." Shikamaru's voice remained calm.

"Was not! We were just kissing." Shikamaru raised an eyebrow and was about to say something but instead closed his mouth and shook his head. A few raindrops began to fall.

"Come on. Let's get you home before it starts to pour." He didn't even try to grab her arm again as he turned and started walking down the street. Hands in his pockets. Ino stood where she was, staring after him. 'You can be so stupid sometimes' echoed in her head. She could feel her hands beginning to shake as she fought back tears. A single rain drop softly landed on her cheek. Looking up, Ino stared into the darkness of the night sky. So much for trying to win him over, she's nothing but a team mate, an annoying blonde. Some more raindrops began to fall and soon it was pouring as she stood there. She hung her head towards the earth, letting her bangs cover her face.

"Ino come on!" Shikamaru yelled.

Slowly, Ino looked up at her comrade a few buildings ahead of her. She could feel the hot tears on her face mixing with the cold rain. One step at a time she began to walk towards Shikamaru, avoiding his yes when she walked up next to him. She could feel him staring at her and was hoping that he couldn't see her tears.

Despite the rain, they walked slowly the rest of the way without saying a word. The words that he had spoken earlier continued to flow through her head. Careless, reckless, stupid, hopeless.

"Ino?" The blonde refused to look at him when he said her name. She heard him sigh in the rain as the tears continued to silently flow down her face. She hoped that the rain was still able to hide them. "I'm sorry for what I said." Ino still wouldn't meet his eyes but instead looked in the opposite direction of him. Trying to hide her face even more as his voice stirred up more of her tears. Careless, reckless, stupid, hopeless. "I didn't mean to say what I said. I'm not even sure why I got so angry back there with Kiba." He paused, "I'm going to have some explaining to do to Temari for ditching her." He said more to himself.

"I don't even understand why you like her." Ino mumbled.

"What?" Shikamaru couldn't hear her through the rain.

"Nothing." Ino responded. She could see the lights to her house up ahead and started to pick up her speed. At the moment all she wanted was a warm shower and to snuggle in her bed under all the blankets she owned.

"I really didn't mean what I said. I just sort of snapped for some reason. I'm not sure why." Shikamaru's voice truly sounded sorry but Ino still couldn't get over it.

"Even if you didn't mean to say what you did, those words still came out of your mouth." Her voice was a bit shaky from her silent crying.

"It's just that I care for your safety. You are a very caring person. You always do the right thing and look out for others around you. But sometimes it seems like you care so much for others that you leave no concern for yourself. It's not a bad thing… it just – "

"Just stop talking." Ino interrupted. "Please, just stop." She closed her eyes as she tried to burry the pain.

They arrived at her house as Ino took out a key and went to unlock the door. Her shaking hand couldn't seem to get the key in. Seeing this, Shikamaru gently grabbed her hand to steady it and helped guide the key in. Once the door was unlocked they walked in. Their drenched clothes dripping on the floor.

"Where's you parents?" Shikamaru asked.

"Mission, they left this morning." She answered. Ino made an 'O' with his mouth in understanding. Shikamaru looked at her face in the light to see mascara running down her face that he couldn't see out in the dark.

"Ino? You okay?" He asked, his voice was soft while it held concern.

"I'm fine." She quickly turned her head and rushed into the kitchen. He could hear the water in the sink run for a moment before she came back out to the entryway where he stood. Her face cleaned of the black liquid. She stared out the window while Shikamaru stared at her. The rain drifted down the window and she watched as it filled the streets.

"You might want to stay here tonight. It's really nasty out there." She said. She turned to look at him when she finished. He could see a bit of puffiness in her eyes making it dawn on him that she had been crying. The rain really did well in hiding her tears.

"Do you want me to stay?" He asked. Wondering if she really didn't even want to be in the same room as him and was just asking out of courtesy, or maybe she really did want him to stay with her. Ino didn't answer right away. Just wrapped her arms around her shoulders and looked at the ground between them.

"I don't want to have to worry about you walking in this awful weather." She answered softly. He waited before answering, hoping that he could read her true feelings through her face. "And," She began, "I don't want to be left alone."

"I'll stay."

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