Sooo this is the second chapter to my KibaIno fic, hope you enjoy it!

Ino was running a few errands for her parents in the market, she was looking in a shop window at a gorgeous Heart-shaped locket that peeked her interest. She knew she couldn't afford it though, with what her parents paid her, which was almost nothing, in her opinion. She sighed and continued walking, only to stumble over her own feet and fall into someone's strong arm. "Woah there, Blondie. Careful. You okay?" Ino looked up to see a smiling Kiba, who winked at her, holding her up with his good arm. Ino blushed furiously and stood up straight,"I-I'm fine. S-Sorry." She smiled nervously. And waved. "I-I gotta go. Bye!" with that, she ran off, hoping Dog Boy hadn't seen the red in her cheeks.

Kiba smirked as he watched Ino run from him. Was she blushing? He wondered, Is Naruto actually right?

"I don't know why," Ino fumed, "But now when I get around him I start stuttering like Hinata!" she threw her arms in the air with frustration. "ah, no offense, Hinata." She sweat dropped and said to the shy and timid young Hyuuga girl. "I-It's alright, Ino-san." Hinata smiled softly. "With what you've told me so far, sounds to me that you like him." Sakura stated knowingly, smiling widely. "But I can't! He's 'Dog Boy', I mean, come on!" she yelled. "Me and Dog Boy? Unheard of." She crossed her arms and sat back down in her chair. Sakura, Hinata and her were all hanging out at the ramen shop. "Besides, he would never like me back, even if I did, WHICH I DON'T." She stated loudly. "He only thinks of me as "Blondie" or "Princess" and all those other names." Ino mumbled as she rested her chin in her hand lazily.

"The only way to find out if that's true, is to tell him." Sakura said softly. "If you really do like him, you won't let it go so easily, Ino. You're strong willed and hard-headed. You'll find a way." The pink haired girl laughed.

Dark rain clouds formed above Konoha as Ino made her way back home. She didn't mind the rain, in fact, she quite enjoyed the feeling of the small drops against her skin.

Ino could say she was afraid of almost nothing, but lightning and thunder were the two things that frightened her to no end. She hurried home, hoping she could get back before the thunder kicked in. She looked back up at the sky, and to her dismay, lightning flashed through the darkening clouds as thunder roared and could be heard anywhere throughout the village. She jumped with a start and began to run down the muddy road as fast as her tired legs would take her.

She had only been about half way to her house, and she was drenched from then rain, her heart pounding wildly from fright. When she looked to her right, she saw a familiar house. Soon enough she was in front of the door, pounding loudly on it. She knew the rest of his family was out of town on a mission, and honestly didn't care if she bothered him at the moment.

"Blondie? What are you doing here?" Came the questioning voice of the Inuzuka boy who'd just opened the door, staring at the soaked Ino.. Thunder crashed and Ino jumped and immediately ran to him, burrowed her face in his chest and clung to his shirt. Kiba's eyes widened in surprise as he stared down at the girl. "I-Ino?"

"Please, Kiba. Don't make me leave." She pleaded, her voice cracking. "Ino, what's wrong?" he asked, leading her to the couch and sitting down with her still clutching to him. When a flashed of lighting was seen through the window and thunder crashed again, she clung tighter to him. I guess that answers my question... he thought and sighed, "You're afraid of thunder..." he softly said, smiling slightly down at the drenched blonde girl. A small nod was her only reply as she sobbed quietly into his chest. Kiba awkwardly wrapped his arms around Ino, not taking much notice to the fact that she was getting him and his couch damp.

Eventually, the thunder stopped, but still, looking out the window at the rain pouring down hard, both of them knew that Ino would catch a cold if she left during the storm.

"T-Thanks for letting me use some clothes, K-Kiba..." Ino shivered as the boy handed her some to change into and out of her own soaked clothes. "Uh, no problem." he said while scratching his head. "Can't just let you freeze and catch a cold. I guess while you change, I'll make some hot cocoa." he shrugged and walked into the kitchen.

Kiba's never been so nice to me before...Ino thought as she entered the bathroom. She came out wearing his black sweats and a gray t-shirt. She sat back on the sofa and took in the scent of Kiba's clothing. He smells so good... she breathed in the sensation deeply. What am I thinking? I don't like Dog Boy! Sakura is NOT right! She paused and got up as Kiba walked into the room with a tray of hot cocoa. "Here, drink it." he commanded with an awkward expression. Seems that he really wasn't used to tending to guests. Ino chuckled at the thought. He was trying, at least.

They sat and talked for a moment as she drank her hot cocoa. Both not really knowing what to say most of the time, however. Kiba stood up as Ino shivered. "You're still cold, I'll get a blanket." He walked out for a minute, then back in with a box of blankets in his arms, struggling with it, considering his left arm was injured, making it lower in the useful department. Apparently there were options, Ino let out a small laugh and shot up, "Here, I'll help you with that." she said as she made her way toward him.

To her dismay, she stepped on a wet part of the hardwood floors and slipped, falling straight onto Kiba, knocking the blankets out of his arms. They both toppled to the floor, Kiba on top of her. She blushed furiously as her loose, towel dried hair fell all over. "I am so sorry!" she gasped. "Are you alright? I really should be more caref..." She paused when she looked at Kiba's face, which stared back at her with wide eyes, both hands on either side of her head, holding himself up to where he wasn't squishing her, but close enough for her to feel flushed and nervous. Kiba's senses came back to him and he quickly stood up, his face feeling hot.

"Uh, yeah, it's cool. Um, you can have my room. It's the first door on the right when you get up the stairs. I'll take the couch." He said quickly, extending a hand out to help Ino up, who accepted it and Kiba lifted her easily from the ground. She nodded and walked up the stairs, her face still red.

As she layed her head down on his pillow, she was still undoubtedly embarrassed.. It felt awkward for her to be sleeping in Kiba's bed, but still, she enjoyed the scent that surrounded her, which this time, she couldn't help but breathe in.

Downstairs, Kiba was laying on the couch, staring up at the ceiling with a hand under his head, the other on his stomach. He had mixed feelings for Ino. Sometimes she annoyed him to no end, and sometimes he felt like he never wanted her to leave. Whether he liked her, or whether he didn't, he wasn't sure at all. He groaned and slapped his own forehead. Stop thinking, Kiba. You might hurt yourself.

The very next morning. Ino awoke, at first not knowing exactly where she was, but then remembering the night before. She blushed when she recalled Kiba's face so close to hers. She made her way to the window sill, where her own clothes had been drying. She were no longer wet, so she changed back into them. She crept down the stairs, hoping Kiba was still asleep so she could leave without being any more of a burden.

In the living room, Kiba was sprawled out on the couch, still snoozing. A smile crept on Ino's lips. He looks kinda cute when he sleeps... she thought, but shook it out of her mind, heading for the door, but took one last look at the boy. Thanks Dog Boy...you always seem to be there when I need you, regardless of how stupid the reason. "Like being afraid of a little thunder..." she mumbled to herself when she left the house.

Naruto punched Kiba in the arm as they walked down the road together. "Shikamaru tells me he saw Ino leave your house this morning while he passed by." he said suggestively. "Somethin' goin' on between you two?" he raised his eyebrows, smiling. Kiba jerked his head to face Naruto, "NO, she was...just...picking something up from my house. Yeah, that's what she did." He said, knowing it would give the hyperactive blonde boy the wrong idea if he told him that Ino stayed the night at his house. Naruto crossed his arms, "Uhuh...right, and what exactly was she picking up?" Kiba stopped in his tracks, "What is this, twenty questions? Get off my back, Uzumaki!" he grunted angrily and walked away

Ino was working at the flower shop that day, when Sakura stomped in, glaring straight at the blonde. "Ino, did you do something with Kiba??" She accused. Ino just raised an eyebrow. "Do something?" she asked, confused, "What do you mean?" Sakura rolled her eyes and sighed, "I mean do something. Something like, oh I dunno, make out, sleep with him? I mean you were at his house all night, after all." she shrugged, then glared again, "Right?"

Ino's expression was one of surprise and anger. "What?" she yelled rather loudly. "No!" she shook her head with disgust. "Really? But-" Sakura began but Ino cut in. "Who told you that?!" she boiled with anger.

"Well...Naruto told me that Kiba said -" Sakura started nervously before Ino interrupted her. "DAMNIT, DOG BOY." she yelled and stomped out of the flower shop, ready to murder the Inuzuka boy mercilessly.

Personally, I don't think this chapter was as good as the last. But I'll try and do better in the next chapter. Promise.

R&R please!