Here is the next prompt for ShikaIno week. I know that it is late but I still wanted to at least contribute to it before the end of September. Hope you like this.

Disclaimer: I don't own Naruto, Masashi Kishimoto does.

Long Kiss Goodbye

Shikamaru and Ino were in the Nara forest, they were spending a bit of time together before Ino goes on her first spy mission but without Shikamaru. He asked her to spend time with him before she had to leave in an hour. They were really just content to be in each other's arms and then he suddenly gripped her tighter, feeling that if he held on to her she didn't have to leave. Ino merely returned the gesture and then she looked at the diamond ring on her ring finger, admiring the beauty of it. Shikamaru had proposed two months ago on their first year anniversary and she couldn't have been happier to one day be called his wife.

"Shikamaru, please don't be so tense. It was bound to happen at one point, since I have my techniques that are the most essential to this mission, I'll be okay," Ino reassured her fiancé.

Shikamaru sighed, "It still doesn't make me feel better. This is your first mission as a spy and it is your first solo mission. I know you can take care of yourself but I still worry about you."

Ino smiled at his statement and turned her head to look at Shikamaru and caressed his cheek with the back of her hand. Shikamaru held her hand in his and sighed sadly. Ino gave him a meaningful look that signified that it was time for her to get to the gates. Shikamaru sadly nodded his head, got up from the ground and then helped her up as well. Then they both walked to the gates together and they were deliberately walking a bit slower, to prolong the time. When they were right at the gates, Ino turned to look up at him and smiled sadly up at him with unshed tears.

Ino hugged him with her arms around his neck and whispered, "Goodbye, Shika."

Shikamaru hugged her back tightly and shook his head. He looked down at her and tilted her chin upwards and rebutted, "It's 'see you later' troublesome woman, don't make it sound we'll never see each other again."

Ino smiled up at him and then she framed his face in her hands and brought him down for a kiss. The kiss started slow but then it turned passionate when she licked his lips and he opened his mouth and let her tongue play with his. Before it got too heated though; they pulled apart and then they slowly let go of the other.

Before she completely let go of his hand, she said to him, "See you later, Shika."

"See you soon," Shikamaru before letting go of her hand and then she walked through the gates.

He saw her look back at him one more time and then she waved at him while he waved in return, She turned back towards the road and then took off to her destination and Shikamaru watched as she leapt through the trees. Even though no one was there to see him, he struggled not to cry openly. But to no avail, he let out a few tears, fearing for Ino's life where she is potentially in danger. With the risks in mind, he wished that their kiss goodbye was just a little longer.

I know it is short but perhaps that I can fix them later. Next is Heads of Their Clans. Please feel free to leave a review.