Okay, so here I am with a new update. I am trying to get better at updating more often, but sometimes I get really distracted and I apologize. As for the last chapter, that was so poorly written and just a filler. If anything it shouldn't even be part of the story. I just uploaded it so that I could say I updated and tell everyone that I would be updating soon. I still don't have Microsoft Word working yet, so I apologize again for the grammar and spelling errors. I go back over my chapters a few times before updating, but sometimes not even my eyes catch my mistakes. Anyways! On with the story! I own nothing aside from the plot of this story.

There are very few things Haruno Sakura couldn't do. She could cause an earthquake with the heel of her foot, she could break a cement wall with her fist, she could send a man flying over a thousand feet with a single flick of her finger ( something her shisou had taught her within their long training ), she could even give and take a life within seconds. What she couldn't do is shop. Most konoichi her age know more about shopping than they do about kunai, but for her it is the exact opposite. She was never good with buying clothes with the girls, and by "the girls" it actually means shopping with Ino, and she could never buy the proper things to decorate her dinky little apartment; worst of all was when she went food shopping. She would buy six of one item and casually throw random objects into her basket without checking the price. At some points she doesn't even check what the food is and just decides she needs it, usually ending with her letting whoever is in her house first to dispose of it. Even after all her terrible experiences with shopping, she still finds herself in the food store with a basket full of random items.

Letting a small hum pass her lips, Sakura placed six cans of mixed vegetables into her cart before moving down to the next batch of items.

"Damn, Red, stocking up for a war or something?"

The medic turned on her heels at the sound of the familiar voice only to frown. Of course, of all times she decided to go shopping he would be here.

"Listen Inuzuka-san, I am here for food not social hour. Thank you again for walking me home the other night, but I really should be going." She turned once again and began to push her cart in the opposite direction.

"Don't you want to talk? Girl's like that right? Talking and shit? I assume it's been bothering you, running through your mind from the very moment it happened... Don't you want to know why I did it? Or do you already know?" A cocky smirk formed on his lips as he followed behind her. "Does thinking about it get you all hot and bothered, doc?" Sakura rolled her eyes as a sigh escaped her lips and her movements came to a halt.

"And what is it exactly that I want to talk about?"

"The other night of course." His smirk grew.

"I don't see any reason to talk about you walking me home."

"Sakura-chan, I know you are a lot of things but stupid isn't one of them. You know what it is you want to talk about, so why don't you come over to my place, say around eight-ish, for dinner. Dress nice. Maybe a sexy red dress," His eyes trailed over her body before he turned and walked off, not giving the pinkette a second to protest.

"Damn dog." With an over dramatic huff, she stormed over to the register and threw her items at the already frightened clerk.

"Why the hell am I even doing this?" Sakura mentally slapped herself as she walked up to the Inuzuka compound. She had spent practically half of the night deciding on whether she was even going to show up and the second half of the night getting ready.

"This is stupid, I should just turn around and forget he even said anything."

"But wouldn't that be rude of you, Sa-ku-ra-chan?"

She couldn't help but feel surprise rush through her body at the sudden voice.

"Kiba! Stop sneaking up on me like that dammit!" She listened as he gave her a soft chuckle before taking her hand in his. "What the hell? What are yo-"

"Come on, we're going to my house. My ma is expecting us in a few minutes, and I don't think she would be exactly happy if we were to skip out on the dinner she made."

Sakura was speechless as she stared at the brunette, trying her best to keep up so she wouldn't have to be dragged along.

'He had his okaa-san make dinner for us? It's sweet and all, but doesn't bringing a girl home mean that-'

"Kiba, I don't think this is a good idea. I mean... Shouldn't you bring a girl home to your okaa-san who you, oh I don't know, love?" Said male froze in his steps. Letting out a soft sigh, he turned to look at her; emerald meeting chocolate.

"What makes you think I don't love you? Of course, I don't even know what 'love' feels like... but that is why I am bringing you to see my ma. She will explain everything. Alright? Now hurry up before she ends up coming to sniff us out." He didn't even give her a single moment to protest, once again, as he began to pull her along towards the Inuzuka head's clan house. The building was rather large, though it was nothing compared to the Uchiha's or the Hyuuga's, and maybe even a bit smaller than the Nara clan, but it was still rather large.

Once inside, the medic could already smell the delicious aroma of Sukiyaki. She could feel her mouth water and was slightly glad she had decided to show up ( even if she was dragged by the heir of the Inuzuka clan ). She didn't even hesitate to slip off her shoes, nor did she let a second throught fill her mind as she stepped up into the kitchen and dining room.

"Ma, Sakura-chan is here. Is the food ready? I am hungry." Kiba brought the pink haired female over to the elder woman.

"Oh! Thank you for having me over Inuzuka-san." Sakura bowed to the woman respectfully, blushing slightly at her late greeting. She was surprised when the Inuzuka head howled in laughter.

"Please, call me Tsume! No need for formalities." Turning her attention to her son, she smirked. "Good choice, pup. Now set the table, and give Saku-chan the soft cusion on the right side of the table." Said girl couldn't help but blush lightly at the nice treatment right off the bat.

"Thank you, Inu- I-I mean Tsume-san." She bowed again before being pulled away once again.

Kiba couldn't help but laugh at the girl beside him. "You know, you are really polite. We don't get that much here at the Inuzuka compound, aside from the really old farts." He let out a howl of laughter, leading his guest over to the dining table. "You can sit on that purple cusion, it is the most comfortable. My pops use to sit there every night."

Green eyes glanced over at the brunette, hiding the slight bit of sadness. Kiba didn't miss the look she was giving him which caused him to let out another loud laugh. "You look like a kicked pup!" His laughter grew, "there is nothing to be sad about, Sakura-chan. He died an honorable death for his village. He is a hero and that is nothing for me, or you in this matter, to be sad about."

Dispite his words, Sakura couldn't help but feel a bit bad for him nonetheless. "What happened to him, Kiba?"

"Hm? Oh... Well, after my ma scared him off with her crazy temper, he went out on an S-class mission and died in battle."

"I am so sorry, Kiba-"

"Don't be. I already said there is no reason to be upset about it. He did what was his duty, and he died for his village. He was a great man, and I know he loved Hana, ma, and I. He was just scared of ma. I mean, she can be pretty scary sometimes."

Sakura laughed softly. "I am sure she isn't that bad."

"Thank you, Saku-chan. The pup is just a scaredy cat."

Both pairs of eyes shot over to the new voice only to Tsume herself. She had a toothy grin playing on her lips and the hot pot in her hands.

"Now, let's eat and I will answer any questions you may have, Saku-chan."

Said medic nodded and took her seat soon followed by Kiba and his mother.

The silence at the table soon became awkward. Sakura placed a bit of food into her mouth, not daring to meet eyes with either Inuzuka. It had been barely five minutes into the dinner and she was already feeling out of place. No one was talking, and it was defiantly different from her other dinners.

"So, I bet you're wondering why you're here, huh?"

Sakura just nodded.

"Well, as you can probably already make out, my pup is quite attracted to you. I guess he has a thing for strong women." She paused, smirking over at her son before looking back at the pinkette. "Sakura, what do you know about dogs and their mating traditions?"

The medic was surprised at the question, but answered nonetheless. "They find a mate and mate for life, correct? The male finds himself a mate while the female is in heat."

"That is correct, but the male doesn't find just any bitch to mate with. He doesn't exactly get to choose who he mates with. You see, male dogs imprint on bitches."

"Tsume-san, not to be rude, but why are you telling me all this?"

"You know that the Inuzuka clan are a dog-like clan, right?" Sakura gave a short nod. "Well, Inuzuka's have some of the same abilities and qualities of a dog. Just like male dogs, the men in the Inuzuka clan imprint on a female who they deem are strong enough to protect their own pups and can protect themselves also."

"Wait... Tsume-san, are you trying to tell me-"

"Yes, Sakura, my son has imprinted on you."

So there you have it. My newest update! Sorry to leave it off at such a critical moment. I know there are a few stories out there where Kiba imprints, but most of them aren't finished. I really think the idea of it is really cute, and I will try to make it more interesting than the others out there. Hope you like it! Please review and tell me what you think! Until next time~

Ja ne!