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But Temari believed that sooner or later, that Ino would be coming to get some answers; after all, Temari was like a kindred spirit to her.

But she wasn't going to stand outside forever, so she went back inside, coming face to face, Shikamaru, who yawned and questioned her with his dark brown eyes shimmering with a slightly hidden curiosity. How was it that no one ever noticed how attractive Shikamaru was before except for her? She studied him, picking out the continual habits he had, like rubbing the back of his neck when he was tired or the lowering of his eyelids when he was almost about ready to give up in a verbal attack. There was so many small quirks about him that warmed her heart.

"What's going on?" Shikamaru drawled in a barely awakened voice, studying the worried expression on her face trying to pick out the cause of it. Temari wasn't the type of person who showed had her heart on her sleeve, but he was willing to bet, that she dropped her edge around him. He wasn't really all that surprised, since they just were comfortable around each other. He grinned at her, with a pure Shikamaru grin. And she just blushed like she hadn't done since, forever.

"Kankuro and Ino had a fight. A big misunderstanding, by the looks of it. I have a slight feeling Ino will be showering me with questions soon, so," Temari shrugged, trying to rid herself of her reddened cheeks. Why was it only with Shikamaru?

"Troublesome. Ino is just that way. She can be bossy, but she's part of the team," Shikamaru remarked looking outside through the window for any sign of her, or any fangirls. When he spotted what he hoped he wouldn't see, Shikamaru quickly closed the blinds and decided to slip out the back door for today. But as soon as they reach Naruto and create a plan, Kakashi would be the next victim for fangirls. He pitied the guy, but he knew Kakashi would easily handle it, he hoped.

"So the fangirls are still after you, tsk, tsk," Temari teased, vibrancy in her face as she laughed at him. She thought about the problems going on with Kankuro and went back to frowning, "Hey, Shika?"

He glanced back over to her and had an unnerving thought that sent shivers down his spine. He was almost afraid to ask what she wanted. . .

Ino was feeling desperate as she stared at the mirror. Her face was awfully pale and grief stricken. She picked up one of those soft pink washcloths that Sakura had presented to her and thrust it underneath the faucet. Scrunching it up, she let some of the water go free, and then started to gently cleanse upwards around her face. But after a bit, Ino told herself to forget the proper way of washing her face, and started to just scrub randomly. It wasn't as if she was impressing anyone, after all her love just broke hr heart.

"Hurry up, Ino!" Kiba shouted, patting Akamaru on the head as he waited. Did all girls take this long? She had said she was only washing her face. He was getting impatient and his voice barely hid his irritation, "Are you okay in there?"

"No, I'm just drowning in here," Ino answered sarcastically, wondering why boys had to be such utter morons sometimes. She slowly dried her face off trying to soothe the damage she had caused when she started to scrub, and winced at the paleness. It was still a bit pale, but it wasn't as red as before. Ino sighed and stepped out of the bathroom and came face to face with a highly impatient dog-boy.

Before he could speak, Ino dragged him off outside the flower shop and got him to come with her reluctantly. She didn't want to face Kankuro by herself if he was talking with Temari. Ino kept a strong hold on Kiba's arm, and they were only half-way when Temari showed up. Temari looked straight at her and by her expression she had already spoken to her brother.

Ino quickly walked up to her, and let Kiba escape her clutches and asked with questioning eyes, " Why did he?"

"Ino, I know my brother and I've never seen him look the way he looked when he came to talk with me. Kankuro looked as if his heart had been torn into a thousand little pieces and thrown away as if it was worthless," Temari replied straightforwardly, staring at Ino to make sure she was paying close attention, "Kankuro would never try to hurt you. He would feel as if it was cutting off the very air he breathed if he even did so."

Ino's airways, struggled to open as sobs tore at her throat and nose. But as her lips trembled, she kept listening. Ino's eyes widened and all thoughts were scrambled. Why had she not trusted him? Oh, now she remembered; it was because Kankuro never mentioned that he loved her. But on the other hand, she never told him either. Temari smiled sadly at her.

"He never cheated on you. So whatever happened, it was the girls fault. Maybe you have a enemy or something," Temari said shrugging her shoulders. She added sensibly, "But whatever the case, Kankuro leaving Konoha and heading back home. But if you hurry, you might be able to catch up to him before he leaves."

Ino brought her thoughts back together, and rushed toward the gates, urgently pushing chakra into her feet, to speed herself up. She waved back and shouted, "Thanks for clearing things up!"

Temari smiled and just kept walking. What a perfect couple.

A couple of distances away, Kiba had a sudden realization. He had forgotten about the flowers he was sent to get. He groaned and looked down at Akamaru.

"Why didn't you remind me?" Kiba asked, with a frown. Akamaru replied back with a bark, and Kiba's red markings lifted as his face changed into a befuddled expression, "I don't need any more exercise! I'm perfectly healthy, thank you very much."

He scowled as his dog, and Akamaru just wagged his tail in a pleased way.

I wonder what I should write next? Either way a review would be loved. I'd better start writing the next part.