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Lyn: Hmm, I'm beginning to make the twist in the story! Hats off to suspense!

Chapter 7: The Revelation Of Love

Naruto opened his eyes to feel a cold something on his forehead. He was lying in a bed.

"Hey, good. You're awake." Ino said breathing a sigh of relief.

"How long was I out?" Naruto asked, clutching his head.

"3 hours. Guess my confession really shocked you huh?" Ino smiled slightly. Naruto racked his brain for a memory of a confession.

-- Flashback –

"Alright, well, we've become closer, and I think I'm starting to fall for him." Ino sheepishly admitted.

--End—

Oh, that. Naruto frowned.

"Ino, you know we aren't allowed to fall in love. It would be suicide." He said sadly.

"How would they know?! They never fell in love for all we know! Besides, Sasuke knows my past, and he knows how to treat me well! He treats me as a human, a friend. Not as an enemy." Ino replied in defense.

"Ino, are you sure that he's not treating you like that because of the proposal you gave him?" Naruto said sternly.

Ino paused to think. Maybe, maybe Naruto had a point. She flashed back on all memories she had for two months with Sasuke.

--

"Sasuke, thanks for understanding my past. And gomenasai for almost killing you."

"Nah, don't worry. If anything, I should be thanking you."

"Are you sure you're fine with me?"

"Ino, I want to help. I've actually enjoyed being with you."

--

Ino steeled her answer.

"Yes, Naruto. I'm sure."

"Well, what if he doesn't feel the same way about you?"

"It's okay…I'll survive."

"Ok, I'm just worried for you." Ino smiled.

"I'm a big girl. Don't worry. Oh I gotta go. Sasuke's probably looking for me right now." Naruto smirked.

"Shut up Naruto." Then Ino just disappeared through the window, as usual.

--

Ino went to Sasuke's apartment, and rang the doorbell. She was greeted by Sasuke with no shirt. Ino was doing her best not to stare.

"Come in Ino." Sasuke said and gave way for Ino to enter. Ino sat herself on the couch and Sasuke went into his room. He went out soon wearing a black shirt.

"Where did we leave off yesterday before I fell…um…asleep?" Ino asked.

"We were talking about how you were gonna distract Leader and the others and you'd lure them outside. I was agreeing when I saw that you fell asleep." When Ino blushed, Sasuke chuckled.

"Hmm…are we still gonna have to pretend? You know, about the relationship?" Ino asked again, completely serious. Sasuke got a new glint in his eyes.

"Pretend? You know, my parents told me that we were damn perfect for each other. We're really good actors." Sasuke said, smirking. "And you know Ino, I don't think pretending for us." Sasuke moved so he was face to face with Ino. "How about we do this for real?" Not waiting for an answer, Sasuke crushed his lips onto hers. This wasn't their first kiss with each other, but it felt like that because this was their first kiss of the French variety. Sasuke and Ino pulled away at the same time, both smirking.

"Love you too." Ino said, smirking. "Let's get serious about the relationship after our revenge ne? You still need to meet my brother." Sasuke nodded.

"I'll get reinforcements, the best agents we can trust, they are also my close friends."

"Alright then. Bring them a month later, and we'll get down to training. Akatsuki ain't pushovers, you know that." Then Ino went to cook dinner. She would sleep here again. Meanwhile, Sasuke was making a list of the friends he should call.

"Hm, Lee, TenTen, Sakura, Hinata, and of course…Shikamaru."

HOW WILL SHIKA REACT WHEN HE SEES INO AGAIN?

Lyn: Yeah, cliffy again. Hope you guys liked it. R&R please

Kakashi: Still no smut?? I thought...aaw...

Lyn: Ecchi...-kicks Kakashi-