Author'sNotes: Okay, this is a short chapter, but a good chapter in my opinion. But I would love to know what you guys think, I mean really, I need to know what you guys think about this chapter so I know where to go with this. So please review! Thank you.

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~(Three Weeks Later)~

Another three weeks had went by since that chat with Shino and he has been stopping by every day since (which wasn't surprising). But I couldn't help but love him more for it. Of course he wasn't my only visitor. There was Naruto and Sakura, Hinata and Kiba, Lee and TenTen, along with our sensei's; Kakashi, Gai, and Asuma; Hell, even Genma sensei stopped by a couple of times. He kept cracking on me about being bed bound and then stealing some of my food. I shook my head, trying to keep myself from tripping as I sprinted/limped my way up the stairs to the rooftop. This was actually the first time that they've allowed me to walk around the hospital without an escort, it was actually kind of refreshing. I paused on one of the steps and smiled to myself, pressing my back against the wall's stair rail. "And to think," I breathed thoughtfully, "Just a few more weeks and I'll be free". I couldn't help but giggle at that, turning my face up towards the ceiling as if I was already on the rooftops feeling the sun. I did a little twirl on the steps, almost as if dancing, and giggled some more. "God I just feel so lighthearted today," I just about sang, twirling and spinning my way up the steps, before flinging the door open. I nearly melted in bliss; the sun's bright rays hitting me hard for the first time in over two months, and the smell of flowers-! I couldn't help but sniff the air, grinning like an idiot. The scent alone was tickling my nose. I laughed out loud, unable to help feeling like nothing could take this happiness from me.

I spun around, dancing on the tips of my toes like a loon and spinning. I couldn't help but think that this was amazing. That being outside like this was amazing. I'm pretty sure that anyone who saw me would have thought that I was on something. And that thought made me laugh. I could just imagine their faces, the look in their eyes. I laughed, throwing my head back and grinning before losing my balance. I fell to the ground with a slight thud, but the grin on my face never left. Man I feel stupid; not stupid stupid, but silly dumb stupid. I chuckled. "Does that even make sense?" I rolled onto my side, one of my arms stretched out on the ground cushioning my head. A small smirk crept its way onto my lips and I felt my eye lids slowly begin to flutter close. "I must be more tired than I thought." My lips parted, releasing a small yawn as if to agree, and I gave a small chuckle, tucking my chin against my chest. I didn't even try to fight off the sleep as I slowly began to lose consciousness, I didn't try to keep my eyes open as a dark shadow fell over me. But I froze as a familiar scent hit my nose, and my eyes shot open at the mumbled sound of my name. I didn't move; I couldn't move. But every part of my body was just about shouting at me to jump to my feet.

In an instant it was like i couldn't move fast enough. I scrambled to my feet tripping over myself trying to catch my balance. I must have looked really pathetic but I didn't care, Choji was here, he was finally here. I felt tears begin to swell up in my eyes and I quickly wiped them away with the back of my hand.I wasn't about to cry in front of him,I wasn't about to give him that satisfaction ,but I sure as hell did miss him. Choji... My Choji... A small smile slowly graced my lips, and I soon found myself looking down at my feet, my dark hair hiding my slightly blushing face from his gaze. I probably looked like some stupid little school girl trying to hid her crush, and to be honest that isn't really all that far off, but it was enough to have me snatching my head up real quick. I frowned though, noticing the fact that he hasn't even said a word to me yet... I nervously balled up my hands at my side, fisting my pants. This-, this wasn't what i had in mind.

I nervously began to scan my surroundings looking at everything anything that wasn't him. This was so awkward, so not like us. Usually we'd be in each others arms by now, talking and smiling about just about anything. But why is he acting so distant, like he didn't even see me, like I'm not even here... I felt my temper flare up a little bit at that and I almost wanted to slap him for it. I know he didn't just come here to stand there and not talk to me. Surely he came to visit me right? Surely he knew that I was waiting for him and that I wanted to see him, right? I gazed at Choji hopefully, but all I got was a blank stare. He really didn't see me.

"Ch-Choji?" The man barely even stirred. I tried again this time my voice a bit firmer. "Choji."

The man just about jumped out of his skin. I couldn't help but giggle a little behind my hand, actually smiling. It was so cute the way he jumped, and I watched as he seemed to finally come to, his eyes landing on me, then going wide in what seemed to be surprise. My smile slowly fell, and I quickly looked away.

"Re-!"

"So I take it you'll be leaving," I snapped, my voice trembling slightly, "Or do you plan on ignoring me for the rest of your stay?" He looked at me as though i had just slapped him.

"Ren..."

I couldn't help but note the quiver in his voice. He sounded so sad, so hurt, but how can he be hurt when he was the one who decided not to come see me?! Surely he knew how i would react? You don't just not visit someone then ignore them, then act all surprised when they don't give you a warm greeting. I glared at him. "Is there a reason why your here?"

"Here?" He gave me a blank stare. I just about rolled my eyes heavenward.

"Choji, do you even know where you are?" I couldn't seem keep the venom out of my voice. He suddenly began to look lost, nervously glancing around the rooftop before allowing his eyes to land back on me. His expression said it all, he knew where he was but he didn't know how he got here. My brow knitted together in confusion. This so wasn't right. I was just opening my mouth to say something too, but was cut off by the sound of my name. A smile instantly splite my face in two, and Choji was all but forgotten. I bolted towards Shino, flinging myself into his arms and tucking my head under his chin. His arms instantly wrapped around me pulling me up against him as he pressed a kiss into my hair. My smile grew at his show of affection, and as a reward i pressed a quick peck on his chin. My actions caught him off guard that much was obvious from the way he looked at me from behind his glasses, but the smirk that he dared to show me proved that my actions pleased him. For some reason, that made me want tokiss him again. His arms dropped from my back to my waist and i allowed myself to snuggle up against him. "So," i chirped, "what'd you bring for me this time?" I asked, staring up at him playfully. He smiled. "Is that all I'm good for? Bringing you stuff?" I laughed, my smile radiant. "Course not, you also make one heck of a body pillow!" He gave me at squeeze that and I giggled, our fingers intertwining. We stood like that for a while, just about mesmerized by each other, but after a while the spell broke, and i had to step away... I could feel Choji's eyes on me and my heart twisted. Shino peered over my shoulder.

"What is he doing here?" He hissed. I merely shrugged my shoulders, not sure how to answer him. He gripped my arm. "Ren..." I winced, but couldn't bring myself to look at him. His grip tightened, but then he, he released. Distancing himself from me. Now I was able to look up, and I was able to see him heading for the door. I panicked. "I didn't call him here." I yelped, just about throwing myself at him. I quickly latched myself onto his hand. He didn't stop. "Please Shino! Why the heck would I have called him here when I have you?!" He froze in his tracks, and my heart pounded in my chest. Is he going to stay? He slowly turned around, his expression unreadable. But the way he stood so close, and rested his hand under my chin... I knew that he was willing to stay... as long as I gave him what he wanted. My heart leapt. But my mind struggled. What did he want? He slowly brushed his thumb over my lips, gently tilting my chin up so that I was forced to look at him. My heart slammed against my chest, and my mind raced as it slowly dawned on me what he was going to do. I went stock still, my eyes wide as his face slowly drew closer to mine. His name fell from my lips, it coming out no louder than a whisper, and judging from his smirk, he could tell that I was spellbound. His lips pressed against mine, his hands dropping to my waist so that he could pull me close. I went unknowingly, my eyes starting to flutter close from the sweet pressure of his lips. My head instinctively tilted to the left and the kissed deepened. He pulled me closer and, not knowing what I was doing, I fisted my hands into his jacket, drawing him closer. He seemed to like it. I dared to look up at him, and we gazed at each other through hooded lips slowly pulled away and I unconsciously sighed. His brown eyes peered down at me and I could tell that he was reluctant to stop. Still his next words threw me for a loop though.

"I believe you."

Author'sNotes:I so sorry that this chapter was so short, but I couldn't help but end it here because it seemed like such a good ending to this chapter. Plus, I know that there are a lot of mistakes and grammar errors in this chapter (I mean more than usual) and that because I'm using my tablet and it sucks. So bare with me. Please and thank you. ^_^