Sorry that I haven't update for the longest time. I've been bombarded with work for school. I have a project to work on next week too, so I might not update for a while. My American studies class is killing me. Oh well, here's my newest chapter, and don't forget to review!

Oh I almost forgot I HAVE to give credit to Everlite. Thanks to you I have a chapter!

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The rest of their day went on and everybody went home. Ino was walking home with Sakura, Tenten, and Hinata.

"So what time is your date tonight, Ino?" Sakura asked.

"7:00 p.m. We're going to watch 'When Zombies Attack'." Ino said. Sakura and Tenten almost blew their plan by jumping and punching into the air. Luckily the regained their composure before Ino noticed.

"Oh really?" Tenten and Sakura said in unison a bit too fast. Ino heard the speed in their voices.

"Are you guys Ok?" Ino asked with a hint of suspicion in her tone.

"Yeah, sorry. It's just we realized that Neji, Sasuke, Naruto, Sakura, Hinata, and I are going to watch a zombie movie together tonight at that exact same time at my house." Tenten said so convincingly that Ino had no idea what was up their sleeves.

"Sounds like fun. Well this is my stop. I'll see y'all later." Ino waved goodbye and went into her house.

Ino went to her room and stayed there until 6:00 p.m. came around. At that point, Ino got up from her bed and went to the bathroom to take a quick 10 minute shower. As soon as she got out of the shower she threw a towel around herself and ran to her closet. It took her about another 10 minutes to find an out fit. She decided to wear a white zip-up hoodie. She wore a black spaghetti strap under it. She also wore hip hugging blue jeans with white converse shoes. (A/N: I don't own converse shoes.) After Ino got dressed she went back to the bathroom to apply her make-up. (A/N: I can describe outfits, not make up. So I'll let y'all use your imagination. )

By the time Ino was done with her make-up it was 6:30 p.m. Ino was right on schedule. She heard a knock on the door and ran down the stairs.

"I got it!" she yelled to her parents as she practically flew down the stairs. "Bye Mom, bye Dad! I'll be home by 10:00!" She shouted as she closed the door.

Ino and Shino were on their way to the movie theater when Shino asked a question. "Ino why is it that you're going to the movies with me when all that you're trying to do is make Shikamaru jealous?" "Let's just say, my…recourses…have informed me that Shikamaru and Temari are going to the exact same movie at the exact same time. " She explained. Shino gave a nod to let Ino know that he heard her.

Sakura, Tenten, Hinata, Sasuke, Neji, and Naruto were all hiding behind a bush. "I can't see or hear anything!" Sakura whispered, rather loudly I might add. Ino heard this and turned around.

"Is something wrong?" Shino asked.

"I could've sworn that I just heard…nevermind…it's nothing." Ino said, as she dismissed the noise. She and Shino went in the line and got their tickets. They then went to the concession stand and got some popcorn and M&M's. (A/N: I don't own M&M's)

Shikamaru and Temari have been following closely behind, but neither Ino nor Shikamaru saw each other. Not even their dates noticed.

Ino and Shikamaru's friends followed closely behind. Hey were all wearing black hoodies (with their hoods up) and newspapers in their hands.

Ino and Shino went down aisle 1 and Shikamaru and Temari went down aisle 2. Both couples went into row 10. Shikamaru and Ino were sitting on the inner aisle, while Temari and Shino were sitting in the outer aisle. Their friends walked into the theater and looked around for Shikamaru and Ino.

"I found 'em!" Naruto yelled. His friends shushed him. Ino and Shikamaru turned around just as their friends sat down as if nothing ever happened. Ino and Shikamaru just dismissed it and went back to talking with their dates.

Their friends got up from their seats and went down to row 10. Ino's friends went down by Shikamaru and Shikamaru's friends went down by Ino. (A/N: to clarify there are only 10 seats per row…small theater I know)

Sakura, Tenten, and Hinata started trying to push their way into the rows. "Excuse me. Would you mind moving down three seats? My friend here," Sakura said pointing towards Hinata "is really claustrophobic and needs to be on the outer aisle." "Whatever" Shikamaru said as he and Tamer moved down 3 seats.

At the same time Neji, Sasuke, and Naruto were at Ino saying the exact same thing. So Ino and Shino moved down also. Ino and Shikamaru had no idea that they were sitting together.

(A/N: Ok just incase y'all are wondering the movie has not started yet. On with the story)

The theater was now packed. Every where you looked there were heads.

Ino went to go put her arms down on the arm rest when she touched something soft and warm. She looked over to see a pair of big brown eye staring right back at her ocean blue eyes.

"Shikamaru?" Ino said with a hint of happiness.

"Hey." He whispered due to that fact that the movie was now starting. Ino looked down and realized that her hand was still resting on his. Ino quickly retracted it blushing madly. (A/N: Good thing it's dark)

"Sorry 'bout that." She said to him. "That's ok. Happens all the time." He replied while smirking.

For most of the movie Ino was clinging onto Shino, while Temari was hanging on Shikamaru. She let go of Shino because her arm was getting tired. All of a sudden a cell phone went off. Everyone in the theater checked their cell phones. Temari opened her phone and answered it. "Hello?...but Gaara!...ok…uh-huh…bye…" She then closed the phone. "Shikamaru-kun, I have to go, Gaara has something for me to do." Temari, hugged Shikamaru and left. Shikamaru just waved goodbye.

The movie went on for a little bit until someone tapped Shino on the shoulder. He turned around to see his younger sister, Yuri, looking at him. "We have to go." She told him rather sternly. "Fine." He told Ino goodbye and left. Ino sat there stiffly because of the fact that she realized her and Shikamaru were sitting alone.

Ino sat still for a while, till all of a sudden a giant zombie jumped onto the screen. Ino screamed, and clung to the nearest person, which just so happens to be…Shikamaru. Shikamaru looked at her wide eyed. She just kept on clinging. He put his arm around her in a comforting way and rubbed her shoulder in a circular motion.

---on the movie---

"John, Thank you for saving my life."

"No, Angie, it is you I should thank. You made it possible for my life to go on."

All of a sudden John pulled Angie into a HUGE make-out scene.

---in the theater---

Shikamaru stiffened at the sight and let go of Ino. Ino immediately let go of Shikamaru. They sat there unable to look each other in the eyes. Moments later the credits ran on the screen. Ino and Shikamaru both looked at each other and go up and practically ran out of the theater.

"I'll see you tomorrow?" Jake asked nervously.

"Of course. See ya!" Ino yelled running down the street.

Suddenly someone grabbed her by the arm and pulled her around the corner!

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Don't kill me! Oh sorry if u think that it's short! It took me forever to type/write. Tell me if you like this kinda style better than the other chapters. Oh and I'm soooo open to ideas for my next chapter!!!! I welcome flames as you all know! Thanks much!

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