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After that embarrassing situation, do you think Shikamaru and Neji would dare to go near each other? Looks like Naruto only created a sensation. But at least he created awareness about the lovely couple. Now, it was time for Kiba and Shino to unleash their imaginations…

"Shino-kun," Kiba excitedly jumped onto the guy and affectionately hugged him.

"Yes honey?" Shino asked. It wasn't very Shino-like to call somebody by cute lovers' nicknames, but no one was around in the hallway anyway.

"I was thinking that Shikamaru and Neji need a push to boost their relationship. How about we make a plan up?" Akamaru barked in agreement with his owner's words.

"We shouldn't interfere. Naruto was lucky he didn't get caught pushing Hyuuga." Shino, on the other hand, disagreed.

"Huh? He really did? But anyway, Shino-kun, you are the only one who will notice these sorts of small details! That is why I need you! Please, please…?"

"No Kiba-kun. I don't want you to get caught."

Kiba wanted to retort until he noticed something in Shino's speech. He then started to smile to himself. My boyfriend is protective over me! His heart fluttered.

"I love you, Shino! But I really want to do this! Please, please?"

Shino was quite taken aback by the sudden love declaration, but felt delighted nonetheless. "Okay, okay. What do you plan to do? I love you too."

"Yipee!" Kiba then started whispering to his lover about his ultimate plan…

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"I really hate listening to you sometimes." Shino glared at Kiba.

"Shino-kun, everything is going to be fine! Just follow my lead okay?" Kiba reassured his doubtful partner.

"Sure." After Kiba kept a distance from him he added, "I'm not sure if your lead is reliable…"

They were going to make Shikamaru confess about his love to Neji. They figured they needed to make sure both of them love each other.

Naruto now had another game. He wanted the guys to play truth and dare! But being the cheeky boy he was, he listened to Kiba and Shino and placed them into two groups, Shikamaru and Neji in different ones.

Neji scanned through the list. Phew. They weren't on the same team:

Group 1:

TenTen

Naruto

Kiba

Shino

Shikamaru

Asuma

Kurenai

Ino

Group 2:

Rock

Sasuke

Kakashi

Iruka

Neji

Hinata

Gai

Sakura

Shikamaru heaved a sigh of relief. But remember when they say, "Never judge a book by its cover"…

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"Ughhh…" Shikamaru groaned. It seems like everybody has been picking on him, asking him the same old question, "Truth or dare?" And since he knew if he had picked the former, he would have stupid questions about Neji, he chose dare every single time.

But he stuffed himself with so many marshmallows just now; he swore he could puke his breakfast, lunch and dinner from yesterday.

Before long, it was Kiba's turn and he asked again, "Truth or dare?" Shika-kun had no choice. "Truth."

Yes. Here we go! Kiba excitedly rubbed his hands together.

"So… how long have you guys got together? You and Neji."

"Urhh…" Shit. What the hell should I say?!

"Shika-kun…" Kiba laughed.

"Okay! We have been together since the beginning of this week…"

"Oh… so how did you guys fall in love?" Shino warned Kiba with his devilish eyes not to go too far with this.

"Huh? Oh, we…" He paused. "Ever since we went on that mission to bring Sasuke back… But I never confessed my love… until now."

Oh my gosh. I have actually confessed my feelings out loud! But I needed an answer anyway… But that's not the point! How could you admit you like Neji?! But they won't believe me anyway… But how could you, Nara Shikamaru!?

Shikamaru wanted to stab himself. How… how… ARGHHH!

"Oh… Then have you ever seen him…" Shino glared at Kiba. Don't you dare, you sicko!

"Have you ever seen Neji naked?"

"What the fu- NO!" Shika-kun retorted as loudly as he could.

Shino slapped his forehead. His partner is way too direct.

The whole group laughed. Kiba may be direct but he's directly funny.

"I know you have! You're blushing!" Kiba chuckled. Shino noticed Shikamaru was as red as an apple. He also noted he was pulling strands of his hair, a pure sign of nervousness, as if he was just bursting to admit something.

"But the point is I have not seen Neji without… you know…"

"Yeah, but do you WANT to?"

"What?! Why do you ask me nonsensical questions?"

"It's not! It perfectly sensible-"

"And seriously sickening." Naruto sniggered. "But answer him anyway." Naruto is evil.

"Eh?! Err…" Ino was eyeing him excitedly. Women… How troublesome.

I'll just say what I feel then. No harm in doing it… it's truth and dare after all! I have to say the TRUTH. But still… What the hell is wrong with me today?!

"Fine. So what if I do. You guys are troublesome." Shikamaru tried to be as nonchalant as possible but… that didn't help him one bit.

"Oh! Sensational news! Shall paste it all over Konoha!" Naruto cheekily said.

Everyone giggled. Oh shit. What did you just do, Shikamaru?

Kiba and Shino did an awesome high-five. Their work is done! As for Neji, not to worry, Kakashi and Iruka have got something up their sleeves…