Author'sNotes: S'up

Disclaimer: I don't own Naruto or any of it characters.

"Huh?" The word fell from my lips with a slight tilt of the head, making it clear that I still haven't completely recovered from our kiss. He leaned in a bit closer, resting his forehead against mine. "I said I believe you." He dared to look me in the eyes. My fogginess suddenly cleared, and I couldn't help but glare at him. "What the hell do you mean you believe me?" I snapped, realizing what I had just done. I had kissed Shino! Shino! My best friend! My true friend... Or so I had thought! I glared up at him as if he had just spat in my face, my eyes saying it all. How could you do that to me?! I felt my bottom lip begin to quiver, and a slight stinging behind my eyes. I was about to cry. Damn it; I refuse! I refuse to cry in front of him! In front of them! Damn, damn, DAMN! What the hell is wrong with him? Shino should know better! He knows I like Choji. Hell, I tell him just about everyday. But the worst part is, this isn't even entirely his fault either, cause I should know better too. It takes two to kiss, and I just about melted and let him have me! What the hell is wrong with me? I like Choji! I couldn't help but pause at that before continuing. I felt my stomach lurch. I had to actually stop and think about it. That fact just about made me light headed. I mean, I do like Choji... I've always liked Choji... He's always been there for me. I swallowed, and I could feel Shino's eyes on me, watching me. I squirmed under his gaze, my mind still racing. This can't be right. I mean CHojis sweet and kind and thoughtful and-, and-. One kiss? One kiss was all it took and I started to doubt my own feelings for someone I've liked for years. I frantically shook my head, trying to dismiss the thought. That couldn't be right. It can't be right. I dared to turn around to glance at Choji. The look he gave me had tears swelling up in my eyes. He looked... crushed. He looked... A choked up sob cut through the air and, for a second, I thought it was Choji. It took me all of ten seconds to realize that it had come from me. I hesitantly reached up and touched my face, before staring at my fingertips. Tears. I quickly wiped them away with the back of my hand, praying to god that none of them saw. But when I felt something wet roll down my cheeks shortly after, I knew that it was useless. I was crying, and it wouldn't be long now before I totally broke down. I made a dash for the door, not even hesitating to throw it open, nor even bothering to look back. But maybe if I did, I would have seen Choji trying to come after me, and at the same time, would have seen Shino block him. I would have seen the look on his face as he watched me run away, and the look of pure hatred he shot Shino. I would have seen the start of all my troubles.

It's kind of hard to believe that all of that happened three years ago.

~(Three years later)~

I quickly dabbed at the corner of my mouth with my napkin before throwing it down on the table and turning my brown eyes towards Shino, glaring at him. He merely responded to me with a look of indifference as he sat on the other side of the table across from me. I felt Kiba go rigged at my side, and a sigh softly fell from my lips. "May I be excused Kurenai." I asked sweetly, through gritted teeth. She gave me an expressionless look, then nodded slowly before telling Hinata to get up so that I could leave. I scooted my way out of the booth and into the narrow lane that separated our table from the others. And just when I was about to take a step toward the exit, Shino spoke up. "I'll come with you." He said plainly. Though it sounded more like he was stating a fact than asking permission. He didn't even give Kurenai a chance to abject, just about shooting out of his seat. I all but ran for the door... and he was right on my heels. I slammed the doors to the restaurant open, making everyone both inside and out, jump at the sudden noise; but after seeing it was me, plus who was with me, they simply turned back to what it was they were doing. It was no secret now a days that I hated Shino. It has even gotten to the point where they have made it a rule in certain places that if we wanted to enter that building, we had to maintain a certain distance away from each other... Not that I was complaining. I quickly ran down the steps, the icy-cold air of winter biting at my skin since I had failed to bring a jacket from home. I quickly made my way into the streets, changing my pace into a brisk walk. Shino immediately matched my stride. I groaned. "Get lost, damn it!" I hissed, resisting the urge swirl around and hit him. When he didn't budge, I put on my breaks, and this time I did spin around, my fist raised. "Shino! Don't make me do this." He didn't even blink, and I figured I might as well have been talking to a wall. I slammed my fist into the side of his face, then frowned. It was so obvious now... after a year of my hate turning into violent acts against him, it was somewhat understandable that that punch didn't faze him. All it did was cause him to stumble back a step. Which pissed me off all the more. I turned on my heels and began to stomp off, the sound of his almost inaudible foot steps right behind me. "How long do you plan on following me anyway?" I muttered taking a corner, and not the least bit surprised when he followed suit. He quickly reached in front me, holding the tattered broken down gate open for me, also using that as an excuse to press himself against my back. I quickly tried to make my way through the gate so that I wouldn't have to feel him, but then he quickly released it, allowing it to slam shut before wrapping his arms around me. I instantly tried to jump away from him, but after so many years of practice, he caught me with ease, pulling me towards him. All hell broke loose then, and I struggled against him like a cat in a bath. I clawed at him, bit him, kicking, screaming, you name it I did it... But he held fast, and I knew that he was just waiting for me to tire myself out..., and eventually I did. I had tired myself out to the point where I was forced to slump against him while I caught my breath. He sighed. His grip loosening a little. "How much longer do you plan on running away from me?" He asked, brushing a few strands of my hair out of my face. The motion was soft and gentle, like the way he's looking at me now. I felt my heart skip a beat and immediately tried to straighten myself. I wasn't about to let this happen again. He gripped my arm. "Do you honestly think that I'm just going to let you go?" He asked as if he couldn't believe what I was thinking. I tried to jerk my arm away. "I think you should let me go, but I'm not so foolish that I would think you would." I snapped. He drew me closer, our faces less than an inch away from each other, basically forcing me to look into his beautiful brown eyes. I had to focus to keep my train of thought. "L-let me go." I said half dazed. He carefully brushed his lips over mine. "...No..." I shivered over that slight contact, his warm breath fanning over my face. I didn't realize that I had stepped closer to him. He held me. "I thought you hated me." He said calmly, but he might as well had said nothing at all. I just gazed up at him. He pressed his lips against mine. I couldn't find it in me to pull away. His hold got tighter. "Don't you hate me?" I could only blink. "I hate what you did to me." I said, slowly feeling my blood begin to boil. I suddenly glared at him. "How could you do that to me! Me!" I screeched. "I was your best friend! I told you everything, EVERYTHING! And you go and do that kind of thing in front of the person I like? and what's worse is the fact that that wasn't even enough for you! You then go behind my back and tried to keep Choji away from me, and me away from him." I shook my head, "No... No that's not how things work. You betrayed me, not once, not twice, but three times, and expect to just look the other way?" I slammed him up against the side of the building, finally coming back to my senses. "The next time you kiss me, I'll shank you, got it?" I hissed. He merely looked at me, but I knew he got the message. I released him, then hightailed it through the gate.

This time, he didn't follow me.

~(An hour later)~

I finally rounded the last corner on my street that lead to my apartment complex, and couldn't help but notice the overbearing silence that seemed to engulfed the whole area. Goose bumps instantly rose on my skin. I wasn't very fond of the dark. I carefully stepped out onto the side walk, my boots silent as I just about dashed for the main gate entrance. I quickly typed in my number, my palms sweating as the gates took their sweet ass time opening up with an ungodly squeak. It sent a shiver down my spine. 'Note to self: quit watching horror movies with Kiba.' I quickly wiped my the palms of my hands against my pants. I hated the fact that they were clammy simple because of the fact that the dark makes me uneasy, but its not like I don't have a good reason for that. I exhaled, somewhat relieved when the gate finally opened all the way. The lights form the main building shinning a path of light on the stone walkway that I was more than happy to follow. I didn't waste any time, and was inside the building and up the stairs before anyone had a chance to notice me... or so I thought. I just about jumped out of my skin when two hands clamped down on my shoulders and turned me around, pinning me against my apartment door. My mouth fell open, and I was fully ready to release an ear piercing scream too; but they quickly clamped their hand over my mouth as well. "Calm down Ren, its only me."

I couldn't help but tremble, their words falling on deaf ears. They sighed. "You really are a pain you know that?" They grumbled bring their face closer to mine. Narrow black eyes met large brown ones, and I instantly pried his hand away from my mouth. "Kiba!" I hissed, my annoyance clear. He fixed me with me an annoyed gaze of his own. "Don't give me that look" He snapped, "What the hell was I supposed to do after you didn't answer me?!" I blinked, "What?" He rolled his eyes heavenward, as if explaining this for the hundredth time. "I was waiting for you in the lobby, idiot. But you looked as though the devil was after you, and didn't cool your jets long enough to hear me calling out your name. So I followed." He said taking a step back. Then his expression grew a bit uneasy. "We'll..., more like we followed." He stole a quick glance to his right, and I followed his gaze. My breath caught.

"Ch-Choji!?"

Author'sNotes: So here is another chapter of my sweet Choji, and I hope to god that you guys like it! But what would be even better (make me happier) is if I got more reviews! Wouldn't that be awesome?! So yeah review. Thank you! =^_^=