I know, I know. I'm now updating on Sundays 'cause I have so much work to do for school. Hahah But at least I'm updating, right? In my last love triangle, Naruto was the hero!! lol Well, this time it is Kiba's turn to shine…well sort of. xD And someone else, but he will come later on. Like in chapter eight. xD But I just love Kiba, and I had to show him some love. Well, let's see what you guys think, shall we?

--Chapter Five: Pep Talk--

It was mid-afternoon and it was time for a certain dog's walk. Akamaru was loyally walking alongside his owner. As Kiba strolled through the park, his grin grew wider at noticing a certain blonde babe sitting all alone. How great was this?

"Hey, Akamaru. Look who's over there." Kiba pointed towards Ino. Over the years, Ino and Kiba had become good friends after going on one mission. Ever since then, the two were always playfully flirty with each other. And Akamaru wasn't out of the loop either. Ino was always nice to him. Akamaru barked happily and ran towards the Yamanaka.

"Hey, Akamaru." Ino patted the dog joyfully. "How's my favorite dog in the whole world?" After the canine barked, Ino couldn't help but laugh. "Good!"

"So," Kiba sat behind Ino and wrapped his arms around Ino's waist. "How's my favorite blonde?"

With a giggle, Ino removed Kiba's arms and changed her position so she'd be able to face him. "Nice try, Triangle-face. But you're not getting any of this anytime soon." Ino ran her hands through her body and laughed. She then threw her arms around him and said, "How are you?"

Kiba laughed as well and wrapped his arms around Ino. "Ah…You said, 'anytime soon.' Just kidding, babe. I'm good. What's up with you?"

Ino groaned as Kiba pulled out of the hug to have a better look at the blonde. "I'm not so good."

Kiba pouted. "Does Sasuke have anything to do with this?"

A nod came from the blonde. "I saw him yesterday, because I had to interrogate him. I didn't think I'd be affected so much but," Ino sighed.

"You were." Kina finished the blonde's sentence. After Ino agreed, he asked, "What happened with Shikamaru?"

"Wow, this is a small village."

"Nah. Just a village with people who have big mouths. I heard from the messenger and don't worry." Kiba stated after seeing Ino crack her knuckles. "I taught him a lesson."

"I love you, Kiba." She once again embraced him and kissed him on the cheek. After earning a thanks from the man, she continued to tell her story. "So he confessed and after telling me he didn't care what would happen, he kissed me. I don't know what to do."

"You know what I think? I think you do; all you have to do is listen to your heart. Is it telling you that you belong with Sasuke or with Shikamaru? But then again, it could be neither." Ino raised an eyebrow and laughed. "It could be me," Kiba laughed.

"Nice try, but I think I'll take your advice into consideration. When did you become such a romantic?"

"Oh, you know." The two laughed. "Got to get the ladies somehow."

"It was your sister, wasn't it?"

"Yeah." Kiba lowered his head and sighed, thus proving the skeptical woman right. That was when Akamaru began barking. Ino and Kiba looked towards Akamaru and saw Shikamaru walking towards them. "Well, I got to go, babe."

"Bye," Ino said as she felt Kiba kiss her forehead.

"Man, you are so lucky you got a piece of that." Kiba whispered as he walked past Shikamaru and waved good-bye to Ino.

"Good-bye, Kiba!" Ino yelled.

"Just saying. Shikamaru, you're one lucky guy."

"I hope so." The Nara man smirked as he saw Ino smile towards him. Kiba smirked and ran off with Akamaru. "Ino, I wanted to talk about what happened."

"Okay." Ino nodded and patted the spot next to her. "Sit down, then."

"I meant what I said."

"I know."

"And I know Sasuke still has some kind of affection on you. I also know only you can chose who you want to end up with. As much as I want it to be me, I'll be happy as long as you're happy."

"I'm sorry, Shikamaru. You're right. Sasuke being back did something to me." Ino curled up next to her former boyfriend. She rested her head against his chest and sighed.

"Take as much time as you need." As Kiba had done, Shikamaru kissed Ino's forehead and smiled. "Let's grab something to eat."

"Alright, then." The two stood up from the bench and began walking. 'Follow your heart, right? So tell me heart, who do you choose. Tell me, please.'

What will her heart say? Stay tuned for a really long chapter...next Saturday or Sunday! Hahah Review please!!