A/N: Wow! Thanks for all of the reviews! I can tell some of y'all are really eager to read this. I will try and write each chapter as quickly as I can. I have a few other ShikaIno projects that I've been working on so it may take a little bit. Please be patient with me.

Today on Love Conquers All: It's finally summer break. Shikamaru has made his way home and Ino couldn't possibly be happier. Well, she could if Shikamaru's parents weren't cock blocking them… Oh well, it was their house after all… Where could they possibly go to be alone?

Year 1 of 4, July 28th

Shikamaru was beginning to get irritated. Train rides were already overly tedious, but to be on one for six hours was pushing the limit of his patience. He wanted to be home already! He wanted to be with Ino, in her arms, holding her to him with all the strength that he possessed. He figured that his next goal in life, after graduating college, marriage, and fatherhood would be to invent a time machine, but once achieving all of those other goals it would probably be a moot point.

He sighed loudly, the train's motion jostling him slightly in his seat. There weren't too many occupants on the shuttle with him. This was a surprise as it was summer break. He figured there would be numerous college students heading home for the holiday, but he had gotten up early, for a college student anyway. He just couldn't wait! He could hardly sleep the night before. All he managed to do was toss and turn and get kinks in his limbs from the awkward positions he ended up in. Eight a.m. was more than early enough for him to be on his way.

At that point he was nearing the end of his long journey and the text messages Ino was sending him were becoming more frequent, impatient, and sexual. Shikamaru found himself blushing several times at what he read, glancing from side to side to make certain that no one was taking notice of him and his less than calm state.

The familiar buzz of his phone alerted him to a new message and he was almost too frustrated to look at it. If he didn't, though, Ino would surly pout and he didn't want her pouting, he wanted her screaming… With a resigned sigh, he unlocked his screen and skimmed the text.

Shika! I want you to cum…

Another buzz after he blushed heatedly.

home to me! :D

Shikamaru rolled his eyes. She was being a brat…but her dirty words were sending chills throughout his limbs and sparks of electricity into his very gut.

Why did she have to be like this when he was away?! Couldn't she be this smoldering temptress when he was right in front of her?! He wanted her to be bold sometimes. He wanted her to drop to her knees and take him into her mouth without any preamble or prompting. But he supposed that if she acted that way it would get boring. He liked that she was a vixen over the phone and a timid cherub when he was in her presence. At the very least he knew she thought dirty things and enjoyed the way he touched her and made love to her.

He texted her back quickly, willing his boner to calm itself. He wouldn't be getting any until much later anyways; he was pretty certain of that.

Patience is a virtue.

Several moments later and there was an answering buzz.

You're no fun! :p

He just sent a wink emoticon in answer and left it at that. The station he would be arriving at was coming up soon as it was. The telling destination point was announced over the train's intercom. Shikamaru had to force himself not to stand and fidget anxiously by the doors. He needed to take a page from his own book about being patient.

The train slowed gradually, finally coming to a lurching stop before the doors opened and, after gathering his duffle, Shikamaru stepped out onto the connecting station. The air was still sweltering, humid and sticky and he wished uselessly that summer wasn't so damn hot!

"Shikamaru!"

The dark haired teen turned to take in the presence of his father, waiting near an exit and looking entirely relaxed. With an appreciative grin, Shikamaru made his way over to the older Nara.

"Hey, dad," he greeted amicably, his shoulder weighted slightly from his luggage.

"Hey, kid," Shikaku smirked, "Did you bring the entire apartment back with you?"

Shikamaru rolled his eyes, gesturing for his father to lead the way to the car. He was beginning to feel fatigued from his lack of sleep and the long journey. He really didn't feel like getting teased by his old man at that point. Shikaku simply shrugged and lead the way.

Once seated in the air conditioned vehicle, Shikamaru leaned back and breathed a sigh of relief. Now it was only a matter of a thirty minute drive and he would be able to see Ino again. He would finally be able to hold her after being apart from her for nearly four months.

"How has school been going, son?"

"As good as can be expected," Shikamaru answered back cryptically.

Shikaku just stared at him with a blank expression aside from a raised eyebrow. His son had never really been a chatty person and he supposed he may have had something to do with it. He also got focused on something so intensely that everything else in his life seemed to fall away. And he knew his son was prone to slight bouts of obsession and feeling inadequate. It was like looking at a mirror…

"Well, if things ever get rough you know you can call your mother and me," Shikaku assured, leaving the conversation at that.

Silence overtook the vehicle at that point and Shikamaru began to doze before his father spoke up again.

"I don't know if I tell you this enough, son," he began in a monotone, "but I'm proud of you."

Shikamaru looked over to his father with a weary expression on his face. He was right, his father was never the kind of guy to be all emotional or touchy-feely and he was grateful for that. This was a rare occurrence to receive praise from his old man and for some reason it bordered on awkward. He knew his father was proud of him, so the older Nara really didn't need to express it vocally.

"Thanks, dad," Shikamaru muttered, a faint, accepting smile playing across his lips.

Ino was also feeling overly impatient while she awaited Shikamaru's arrival. The living room of his family's home was silent aside from her eager fidgeting and shuffling. Several times upon arriving at the house she had stood to pace until she was asked to sit down by Yoshino.

Shikamaru's mother was being far more patient than her and some small part of Ino wished that she could seem as poise. The other part of her couldn't wait for Shikamaru and continued to fidget eagerly.

She was on the verge of standing to pace again when Yoshino distracted her, "Ino, I understand you miss him, but please. You're making me edgy!"

Ino blushed hotly, clenching her fists and pressing her thighs together in an attempt to still herself, "I'm sorry, Yoshino. I just–."

"Miss him. I know hon, but you'll have six weeks to enjoy yourselves. So just chill out."

Chill out. Shikamaru would always tell her that. Ino smiled to herself. So he did take after his mother, even just a little.

"What do you think you two will do while he's here?" Yoshino asked politely, in an attempt to distract her future daughter-in-law. The younger woman's answering blush was answer enough for her and she raised her eyebrows.

Ino couldn't look at Yoshino. She knew the older woman was aware of just what the two of them wanted to be up to. She had practically caught the pair of them in the act their first time. It had already happened and there wasn't much use crying over spilt milk, but Shikamaru's mother made it very clear that, so long as she was at the house, stuff like that would not be happening under her roof again.

Ino understood her wishes, but that didn't stop her from craving her lover. They were going to need to think of some way to get away from it all so they could do whatever they wanted to their hearts' content.

She didn't have much further to think on this topic as Shikaku entered into the house, followed soon after by Shikamaru. It was as if time stood still for an instant. A feeling of tranquility and serenity washed over Ino when her eyes met his. Only a moment later and the peacefulness was consumed by a fire in her belly and a throbbing between her thighs that would not be satiated without his knowing touch. She breathed out heavily, her heart coming to hammer somewhere in her throat. Standing from the couch, she made her way over to her best friend quickly and flung her arms around his neck to hug him tightly to herself.

Shikamaru grinned happily, closing his eyes to just feel Ino against him. His other senses came to join in the symphony of their reunion only a second later. The feel of her was first and foremost in his thoughts. She was warm and light even as she clung tightly to his neck, practically dangling from his strong shoulders. Her overwhelming, intoxicating floral scent hazed over his thoughts, consuming him and drawing him deeper into her loving embrace. He could hear her excited breathing against his ear, a cross between sobs of happiness and sensual panting.

Surly she didn't know what she was doing to him. She must not have had a clue that her very nearness could elicit such a powerful reaction from him. He was instantly hard and he clutched her to him so tightly that she almost lost her breath. He wanted her so badly at that point, but some miniscule part of his conscious spoke to him, reminding him of his family's presence and it wouldn't do to simply push her up against the nearest wall and have his way with her.

With a clenched jaw and drawing deeply on his self-control, Shikamaru simply pressed his lips to her soft neck and whispered, "I missed you."

Ino shivered desperately, feeling his lips grazing along the curve of her neck. She could hardly stand it anymore! The fire inside of her belly was all-consuming and she wanted to put it out! His hands on her hips drew her mind away from her baser needs as he pushed her back gently. They did have others present after all. She blushed heatedly when she took notice of the knowing looks of the Nara family. She couldn't look at them now!

Shikamaru just snorted at her complete about-face. Amazing how a little bit of reality could change things. They were in their own little world for a few minutes and everything else just faded away. He wanted to stay in that little world as long as he could while he was there so, with an unreadable expression, he dragged Ino up the stairs by her wrist, the pretty blond behind him blushing the entire way.

"You'd better not shut your door, Nara Shikamaru," his mother threatened.

The only response he gave was a defeated grumble. He knew that his parents wouldn't allow them to do whatever they wanted while he was there. It was, after all, their house and he had to follow the rules they had established. He and Ino really were going to have to get away from it all so they could do whatever they wanted…

Even though he knew better, it didn't keep Shikamaru from wanting to simply push Ino down onto his bed and have his way with her. He wanted to familiarize himself with her flavor again. God, why did she have to be so fucking desirable!

Upon entering into his bedroom, door wide open, he kissed her. He kissed her like his life depended on it and did not want to stop. His lips descended upon hers and took her breath away.

Ino could hardly contain her heated moan when she felt Shikamaru's mouth pressing insistently against her own. Without hesitation, she opened her lips to him and tangled her tongue with his. It had been far too long since she had felt this sensation and she never wanted it to stop. Her arms wrapped around his neck once again, fingers eager to wind through his dark hair.

Shikamaru practically growled into her mouth when his hair came loose from its tie. She had a fixation on his hair and at some points it was irritating but, at that moment, with her nibble fingers combing through the strands, he wasn't complaining.

"Ino," breathed into her mouth, sending a shiver through her limbs and causing her belly to clench with need.

His hands were finally on her again and oh how it made her blood sing through her veins. His arms coiled tightly around her waist, hands gripping firmly at her ass while he pressed her hips forward against his own. She could feel him! He was so unbelievably hard and hot. The heat beneath practically scalded her skin and caused a sharp gasp to be wrenched from her throat.

"Oh, please," she whimpered quietly, widening her stance and wishing so desperately that his hands would touch her where she wanted them the most.

The two hardly made it passed the bedroom door and they could barely get enough of the other's presence! Hands stole beneath clothes to caress eager, trembling flesh, eliciting hushed, passionate sounds. The heat and sexual tension were overwhelming and, with little control, Ino dragged Shikamaru over to the bed.

Shikamaru blinked, awed, when Ino pressed him to sit at the edge of his mattress. She soon followed after him, straddling his hips while her mouth came down upon his to kiss him deeply. His hands had a mind of their own and worked their way up the short length of her dress to knead at her full bottom.

That wasn't where she wanted his hands to be! "Touch me there," she whispered against his eager open mouth.

"Where?" he grinned knowingly, teasing her mercilessly.

"Please," she begged, panting out when his lips moved to kiss along the swell of her breasts at the top of her dress. She was on fire and could hardly take it anymore. She just wanted to feel him all around her!

With a vindictive smirk, he withdrew his hands from her bottom to caress the tops of her thighs with firm, sensual strokes, "Here?" he asked playfully, his thumbs coming to caress at the sensitive skin of her inner thighs.

Ino gasped out impatiently, arching her back and pressing her chest closer to his open mouthed kisses. His hands were almost there! Just another inch and he would be touching her burning heat.

Shikamaru's grin grew against the skin of her chest. He could tell she wasn't wearing a bra under the little sundress she had on and was sorely tempted to slide down the straps so he could kiss at her tightened nipples. He was certain she would kill him if he moved his hands away from her heat though. She was practically crawling up the walls as it was.

'A little teasing never hurt anyone,' he thought roguishly, moving his grasp from her thighs up along her front to press against her tight belly, the fabric of the sundress stretching to accommodate his hands.

"Here?" he purred, mouthing her tight nipple through her dress and biting at it until she mewled softly.

That was finally all she could take. With her mind in a lust-filled haze, she pressed her heat down against Shikamaru's lap, feeling the hardness of his erection, and ground down against him. Irresistible jolts of pleasure coursed through her thighs and lower belly while she leaned back exaggeratedly and continued to rut against her lover. She knew she would regret her brazen actions later but, at that moment, she didn't care. She wanted the release her body had been craving for month.

Shikamaru was hard-pressed to restrain his startled groan. All that came out was a softened grunt when he felt Ino grinding down against his cock. God, she was eager! It felt so incredible to know the woman he had loved and desired practically all his life wanted him just as desperately. His hands gripped tightly at her hips, pressing her down against him harder while his own pushed up into her covered heat.

'Fuck!' he thought desperately, his heart hammering around in his chest while his limbs trembled with the prospect of his approaching release.

If they kept up like the way they were, surly they would finish in no time…

The sound of a presence ascending the stairs was like being tossed into the depths of an icy lake. The pair jerked apart quickly, Ino reclining back on the palms of her hands against the bed while Shikamaru rushed to sit at his desk and look nonchalant.

Only a few heart beats later and Yoshino was peering into the room with a knowing if not irritated expression on her face, "How 'bout you two go for a walk or something?" she recommended, but they both knew it was more of an order than a suggestion.

Shikamaru sighed with an overwhelmed expression and Ino gave his mother an apologetic smile while blushing heatedly. They just weren't able to control themselves…

By that time, it was two in the afternoon. The heat was at its very peak, but the couple still dozed underneath their cloud gazing tree quietly. It was far too hot to cuddle, so they settled for simply holding hands. Happy glances were exchange every once in a while and little bits of conversations unfolded throughout the remainder of the afternoon into the evening.

Popcorn shaped cloud puffs dragged slowly across the sky, obscuring the sun and casting occasional shadows over the entire area. The shade of the red maple tree was also helping to cool things down a little along with a light breeze.

"How are we gonna get some alone time?" Shikamaru muttered, knowing that Ino was blushing cutely without even having to look at her.

Shikamaru chose to think deeply on the possibilities before speaking again. There really weren't too many places that a young, teenage couple could go to get privacy. Ino deserved better than to be taken to a love hotel and they really couldn't afford it in the first place. Where could they go?

Ino made a 'eureka' sound from beside him and Shikamaru turned his head to glance at her, "We could go camping!" she provided excitedly, turning her own head to meet Shikamaru's thoughtful gaze.

Shikamaru almost kicked himself for not thinking of that himself. Ino was brilliant!

"Yeah, that could work," he replied nonchalantly, attempting to act cool when in reality he was feeling excited.

They could go camping and live off the land until they were ready to come back home and have a shower and sleep on a decent surface. It was really their only available option.

Ino knew what his answer would be and smiled happily. They would go camping and escape the real world for a little while. It was the perfect chance for them to be alone and together with no responsibilities aside from taking care of themselves.

With the decision made, Ino muttered, "I'm getting hungry."

Shikamaru grunted beside her, his eyes still taking in the clouds above and his mind playing with all the possibilities of being alone in the woods with Ino. She could scream all she wanted and no one would be there to hear her. He grinned wickedly, idly listening to her comment about food.

"Wanna come over and I'll make you dinner?" she asked sweetly, turning onto her side and caressing her fingers down Shikamaru's arm lovingly.

"Sure," he murmured, smiling softly at her touch and turned his gaze to take in her content smile.

Dinner was a quiet affair that night. Inoichi was too busy glaring daggers at him and Shikamaru felt uneasy about talking. The head of the Yamanaka family apparently still hadn't forgiven him for deflowering his daughter and Shikamaru doubt he would until he married the girl. That was his intention, but he wanted to finish college first!

Ino rolled her eyes at her father while they made their way to the door. Shikamaru had already worn out his welcome for that evening and she needed to send him on his way before her father opened his big mouth and wouldn't be capable of shutting it.

"I'm sorry," she apologized with an embarrassed blush.

"It's alright," Shikamaru assured, bending forward to kiss her lips chastely.

He was certain her father would not accept any other kinds of PDA and leaned back to witness the cold glare sent his way from behind Ino. His eyebrow rose in a sign of irritation and nervousness.

"Daddy," Ino called sweetly, a guarded smile gracing her features when she turned her head to look at him, "Go away!"

Inoichi practically pouted before heading into the joining living room, poking his head out from behind the wall covertly. Ino just rolled her eyes at her father's protective nature before kissing Shikamaru's cheek sweetly.

"I'll see you tomorrow, alright?" she murmured happily, her small hand reaching out to squeeze his.

Shikamaru nodded, leaning forward to kiss her cheek in return. Before he withdrew to leave, he whispered in her ear, "Come see me tonight."

Ino flushed pink, giving him an alluring smile as her response.

Shikamaru awaited Ino's presence impatiently. Her parents must have taken their time about falling asleep that evening, because it was already one in the morning. He wondered momentarily if maybe Ino had fallen asleep herself. That thought was chased away, though, with the telling light tap on his window.

It took all of his effort not to simply run and throw open the window to let her in. He needed to remain calm and cool. It wouldn't do him any good to show Ino just how desperately he wanted to be with her. She would end up using that to her advantage one day, he was certain of it. However, when she came in through the window from the sturdy limbs of the red maple tree, dressed in a thin camisole and short pajama bottoms, and looked at him with those eyes that expressed the way he felt without even a hint of hesitation he could no longer hide his eagerness. With deft grace, he lifted her into his arms, urging her to wrap her thin legs round his hips while he brought her over to the bed.

Ino gasped out softly in his arm. He was so strong and sure and it was an intoxicating feeling to know that such a handsome, smart, loyal man loved her as deeply as she loved him. Her lips met his gently when he fell back on the bed as quietly as possible. She straddled his hips and, even though she felt his insistent erection pressing against her inner thigh, there was no rush to any of their caresses.

They wanted to take their time that evening. Exploration and re-familiarization was their soul intent. His hands skimmed along her hips, finding their way underneath her thin top to cup her breasts and embrace them gently. Her answering sigh of pleasure was like an orchestra playing in his ears.

"Shika," she breathed out his name softly while tilting her head back.

Keeping them from being together was like trying to stop the weather.

A/N: I hope everyone enjoyed that. It's really different writing for them when there are finally no restrictions. I like it, but I think I like writing when they are at war with their feelings for one another. It's a lot more interesting. Well, please review if you liked this chapter. I have ANOTHER ShikaIno chapter story in the works and this one will be utterly incredible. But I think I'm going to try and write it out entirely before I submit it. Thank you all for the love and support!

Next time on Love Conquers All: A day of camping and other outdoor 'adventures'…