Chapter five! ;)
When the pair had finally finished their mission. The only information they could possibly get was that the Akatsuki were heading somewhere in the direction of the Wind Country. At least it was something, though. Of course, they reported to Tsunade with their findings.

A few weeks to the day, and Ino and Kiba were inseparable. Though they weren't at all dating, they were very much aware of each other's feelings. And by the way they acted around each other, they made everyone else aware of their feelings, as well. "Oi, Hinata. What's up with Kiba and Ino? Are they an item now?" He asked the shy kunoichi, scooting closer to her on a bench so he could whisper. She blushed uncontrollably and stammered. "Um, I-I, don't think so. They're just r-really good friends, I b-believe?" she reddened and touched her two index fingers together timidly. "Good friends, you say? Well they certainly do spend enough time together for people to assume they're dating." He laughed and rubbed the back of his head. "N-Naruto-kun, I-"

"Oi, Hinata! I'm starving. Why don't you come to Ichiraku Ramen with me, and I'll treat you to their best!" He smiled widely. The shy Hyuuga girl nodded slowly, "W-Well I suppose I can-"

"Great! Come on!" Naruto grabbed her hand gently and dragged her down the road. N-Naruto-kun's holding my hand. Hinata thought and felt feint. Hoping she wouldn't pass out. She wanted to savor the moment and hold onto it forever.

Ino and Kiba were walking through the market, when he noticed something in a familiar store to their left. "Oi, Ino. Wait here. I have to get something." He said quickly. "What do you need to get?" Ino raised an eyebrow.

Kiba scratched his head sheepishly, "uh, a necklace for my mom. Yeah, that's it. It's her birthday soon. So I'll be right back." Ino smiled. "That's sweet of you. Want me to help you pick it out?"

"No!" He said, almost yelling. "I mean, nah, I want it to be, uh, personally picked out by me. To make it more special, ya know?" He tried to say coolly and immediately walked into the store, coming back out a few minutes later with a small, dark purple velvet box. "Okay. I've got it."

"Can I see it?" Ino reached for it. But Kiba jerked it away. "No! I mean, uh, not right now. We're in a hurry, remember? To go...to the park? So we should go now!" He said awkwardly, putting the box in his pocket and grabbing her arm, dragging her in the direction of the park.

Ino raised her eyebrows. "You're acting really weird, Kiba. Maybe you shouldn't have eaten that suspicious looking sushi earlier." she laughed as he continued to pull her. She looked at the sky and noticed dark rain clouds hovering over the village. Looks like it's gonna rain... She thought.

When they arrived at the park, they came upon the bottom of a small hill. "I'll race ya to the top." Kiba challenged. "You're on." Ino said with a determined expression. "Okay... on three." They both nodded. "One...GO!" Ino yelled and took off up the hill as fast as her legs could take her, giggling the whole time. "Oi! You're cheating!" Kiba yelled, laughing, and began to run as well. He was much quicker than her so he was catching up to her in almost no time. Ino looked behind her when she was almost up the hill. Kiba was only about a foot behind her. He grabbed her arm just as she made it up the hill. "I win! I-" She stopped when Kiba fell, dragging her to the ground with him. They rolled down the hill together about a quarter of the way. Kiba landed on top of her, both hands on either side of her head, holding himeself up. Just then, rain began to sprinkle down on all of Konoha. Ino blushed and smiled timidly. "I can't help but get the feeling of deja vu." She giggled; remembering they'd been in this same position a while back, on the day of what was reported to be the worst thunder storm the village had gotten in a while.

Kiba stared at her with an odd expression that she couldn't read. What she didn't know was he was arguing with himself inside on whether to make a big decision in that moment. Just do it...What do you have to lose? Your friendship, if she rejects you. Okay, okay. I get it! He inwardly yelled.

"Kiba? Wh-" She was cut off by his lips pressed against her own. Her eyes widened in surprise and she blushed furiously. She definitely wasn't expecting that. It was her first kiss. Kiba pulled away quickly, looking slightly embarrassed, blushing excessively. Looking to his right, he began to push himself off of her. "I'm sorry I just...-" He began, but he cut his words off when Ino grabbed onto his shirt and yanked him down close to her, locking her lips with his. He smiled against her lips, relieved to find she wanted the same thing he did. He deepened the kiss and she ran her fingers through his damp and messy brown hair, still clutching his shirt.

Neither of them, of course, cared if anyone saw them. Not paying attention to the fact that it would make people slightly uncomfortable to see two teens making out in the rain. They figured no one would be taking strolls through the park anyways; it was raining, after all.

They were dead wrong.

"Oi! Hinata, don't those people look an awful lot like Kiba and Ino?" A distant voice yelled through the now almost pouring rain. "N-Naruto-kun. I think that is them." Another much quieter voice said.

Kiba and Ino immediately parted and blushed furiously as they watched Naruto running up the hill toward them, Hinata a few feet behind. As soon as Naruto could see them close enough to recognize them he started laughing histarically. "Naruto-kun. Calm down." Hinata said timidly. Kiba and Ino snuck away while the other two were distracted, Naruto rolling on the floor laughing and Hinata quietly trying to get him to stop.

Neither Kiba nor Ino, both now almost dry since the rain let up, said a word after the Inuzuka boy insisted her walk her home. When they arrived on her doorstep, she turned. "Well, thanks for walking me home." She smiled and turned to open the door. Until, an idea hit him. "Wait, Ino." He grabbed her arm and locked her into another kiss. Bringing a disposable camera up beside them, and taking a picture. Ino pulled away and blushed. "What's the picture for?" She raised an eyebrow, now irritated. "You'll see." He smirked and walked away. Ino looked angrier by the second. "Damnit, Dog Boy! If it's proof to be able to brag to all of your friends, you're a dead man!" She yelled. He didn't turn, but kept on smirking as he walked down the road.

Ino growled in aggrivation and stomped into her house and right up to her room. Though she knew she wouldn't stay mad at him.

The next afternoon, Ino was sitting on a bench in the park. It was a nice afternoon, as opposed the the previous day. But she couldn't lie to herself, she did enjoy the environment, and the...events that took place at the time.

"Oi! Ino!" She looked to her left to see none other than the boy she was thinking of, and his dog, Akamaru. She smiled and blushed when he made his way toward her. He smiled sheepishly and rubbed the back of his head. "Umm, Ino. You heard about the traveling faire that's in town, right?" He asked with an odd expression. "Yeah...?" She replied expectantly. "Well, you see. I hear there's gonna be all kinds of rides and it's real fun. Some of people are going. But, umm...they're all going in couples. Like a triple, kind of." He continued on awkwardly. "Kiba...Get to the point." Ino giggled. "You're rambling."

"Right. Uh. You see, Ino...Um, do you want to...accompany me to the fair and we'd be that third couple?" He asked quickly, half expecting to be shot down.

Ino smiled at Kiba as she pet Akamaru, now an awfully big dog, who was sitting on the floor by her legs, wagging his tail. "Of course I will!"

"Really?" Kiba said, relieved. "Duh. I'm not gonna kiss you and then suddenly decide I don't like you any more. That was my first kiss, after all." She said, slightly embarrassed.

The doggish boy smiled, showing his fangs. "Great! You won't regret it! It'll be all sorts of fun!" He said, grinning from ear to ear. "Come on, Akamaru." He said, "See ya tonight Ino. I'll pick you up at 6?" Ino nodded. "Alright. See ya then." He smiled, winked and turned to leave.

Ino sat in her room, after she took a shower with her hair in a towel. She stood, staring at her closet full of many different types of clothes. "Let's see...what to wear..." Her arms were crossed as she inspected her wardrobe closely. "Ah, I've got it!" She said and went to the bathroom to dry her hair and apply her make up. She wore a light, pink, almost lip colored, gloss for a more natural look. She wore purple eyeliner and white, sparkling eyeshadow.

Ino looked at the clock when she went down the stairs and into her living room. "Six o'clock. He should be here any second." She said to herself, with anticipation. She was wearing A purple knee length, flowy skirt, and a white tank-top that was a snug fit on her. She had on white flats, a bunch of bangle bracelets on, a long purple beaded necklace, and a shorter necklace with a star outlined with diamonds. Her hair was clipped up in a messy, yet stylish bun and her earrings were dangling stars with diamonds outlining them, like her necklace.

((A/N, I'm sorry if I suck at describing outfits and her make up...Never done it before. lol.))

Her mother came out of the kitchen, looking as cheerful as ever. "Oh, just look at you! You look absolutely adorable! You're first date..." she said with a bit of sadness. "You're growing up so fast." She sniffed and Ino rolled her eyes. "Oh, and don't worry. I sent your father on an errand so he doesn't harass the poor boy." She looked cheerful again.

When there was a knock on the door, Ino's heart jumped in anxiety. "It's him." Ino said nervously to her mother. "Go back into the kitchen, mom! I don't want you embarrassing me!" She whispered sharply to her mother and shooed her back into the other room.

Ino opened the door to a rarely dressed up Kiba. But it was different this time. He was wearing dark blue jeans and a lighter blue, long sleeved, collared shirt with white pin stripes. He cleaned up nicely, she thought.

He blushed when he saw her. "Wow, Ino...You look...Really pretty." He said, unable to stop staring at her. Ino reddened and smiled. "You don't look too bad yourself, Dog Boy." She closed the door behind her and gave him a peck on the cheek. He had an awkward expression scratched his head. One of his hands were behind him, holding something. "I uh, got you something. I know how you like these, so..." He revealed a gorgeous white lily and handed it to her. "Oh, thank you, Kiba! It's really pretty." She took it from his hand and brought it up to her hair, sticking it in her bun. "There. The perfect completion to my outfit." She smiled.

"Alright, well, let's go." Ino smiled, before taking Kiba's hand, and walking down the road toward the faire.

Heheh, well there's chapter 5! The remainder of the date will be in chapter 6. :)

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