Shikamaru shifted, lazily opening his eyes and looking around. Purple walls, white crystal ceiling, slight smell of lilies.. he slowly turned his head to the side and blinked, looking at sleeping Ino. Her face was turned to him, eyes closed, mouth opened a bit, body covered in the blanket, legs intertwined with his. Nara couldn't help but smile, looking at her. He never really said that to her in person, but he really did find her beautiful. She looked so peaceful, that kind of condition in which he never sees her, when she's awake. Turning head to the other side, his gaze stopped on the clocks. Focusing on the numbers there, soon enough he cursed under his breath, closing his eyes. Training. He is late for his training. Again.

''Shit'', - he muttered, taking his legs out of hers and standing up, looking for his underwear. Doing all things rather loudly, he quickly get dressed and didn't hesitate to use her bathroom. Looking at his reflection in the mirror he couldn't help but smirk as images of last night flashed in his mind. Well, it was really good. Taking her toothbrush and using her toothpaste, he quickly brushed his teeth and spit water on his face, completely waking up. He walked out of the bathroom, looking at the bed. Ino was still asleep, her blonde hair was all over the white pillow, making beautiful contrast. Chuckling, he took his jacket and went out from her room. Passing through the kitchen, he made a quick sandwich and borrowed the bottle of water from her fridge, getting out of the house and going to his car. Feeling strangely happy, he hummed along some song on the radio, driving to the trainings. The coach will be rather angry, but he can deal with this. After fifteen minutes he was stepping on the pitch, wearing his form and nodding to the coach.

''Nara, you forgot the time of the training?'', - he roared and Shikamaru shook his head, making apologizing smile.

''Yeah, he got tired of fucking yet another girl'', - Kiba mumbled quietly so only he could hear, passing by.

Shikamaru smirked, not replying and went to the whole team, who was in the middle of the training. Greeting his teammates, he stretched out, smiling at coming closer Inuzuka.

''How it's going, Nara?'', - he asked, smiling and standing next to him.

''As always'', - Shikamaru replied, not really understanding what is going on.

He's good friend of Kiba, but usually last one comes up only when he either needs something or to announce something. In both cases, it is not good.

''Hyuuga invites us all to the charity ball, you know, he's always into things like that. We all should go to support him'', - Inuzuka said and Shikamaru shrugged with his shoulders. Things like that never really interested him, but he used to go as it's his duty.

''Also, we all need to have a date for this evening, so..'', - Inuzuka paused not really knowing how to form in words what he wanted to say, when they both heard loud voice saying: ''Oh, c'mon, for Nara finding a date is not a problem''.

Nara smiled, coming to Naruto and hugging him, chuckling. Those two were good friends from the start and enjoy being in each other's company very much.

''No worries, Kiba, I got him'', - Uzumaki said and Kiba nodded, going away to other teammates.

They started to jog in place, smiling at each other.

''So the fuck yesterday was pretty great, you look all satisfied'', - Naruto noticed and Shikamaru smiled, nodding.

It's true, anyways. The sex with Ino is always passionate, always brings him so much pleasure that with any other girl he can be. Not to mention, he doesn't have other girl except of her. To be completely honest, he and Ino hated each other pretty much. Both thinking of another as of an abominable twat, they never really talked, but their paths keep on crossing because of same friends. And once, on a birthday, they both got so drunk and the sexual tension was undeniable and they end up in a bed, tearing each other's clothes apart. Shortly after they had a talk, where they both agreed that they continue on with their hate towards each other and still have sex. Shikamaru still remembers how she said in a strict tone: ''It's good for both of us, win-win position''. That's how it started and it continued to this time and now, smart defender can easily say that this was probably one of the best decisions he had ever made.

''And I kinda don't know will she agree or no'', - Naruto said, doing lunges.

''Why not, girls love these things'', - Shikamaru said, starting to do lunge holders.

He loved this training routine, it helped to keep his body in shape and he could get completely concentrated on anything at those moments. However, Uzumaki keep on bragging about his girlfriend, which disturbed Nara from his own thoughts.

''By the way, maybe Shino will ask Ino to come with him and maybe he will succeed'', - Naruto mentioned and Nara chuckled.

Shino is trying so hard to make Ino finally see him as a guy, not as a friend and is failing miserably.

''C'mon, poor guy is struggling'', - his fellow teammate said, chuckling too.

''I actually am all in, it'd be funny to watch his poor attempts to get under her panties and how she will put him on his place'', - Shikamaru said and his friend nodded, smiling.

''I swear, he starts drooling every time he sees her.''

''He has rather poor taste in women, let me tell you.''

''I think she has nice ass'', - Naruto let out, making Nara look up.

He chuckled and shook his head. She indeed has, he thought to himself, joining rest of the guys as the coach separated them in two different teams. As he went to the other side of the pitch, he thought about the conditions, which they both agreed on having.

''It's just sex, nothing else, I still hate you and you still hate me'', - Ino said and he nodded, chuckling.

"God, you really do take everything so seriously'', - he let out and she rolled her eyes on this comment, just like she rolls her eyes on every thing what he says.

''No one else should know. Not even your best friend and I won't tell it too'', - she added and he shrugged.

''Girls are the ones, who are famous for not keeping their mouth shut.''

Ino ignored this, biting her lip and trying to think of something else. He pushed her on his lap, wrapping one arm around her waist.

''Anything else?'', - he asked, unbuttoning her shirt.

''Actually, yes. Do not stay in bed of another till morning. After sex we should leave to our own houses'', - she said and he nodded.

''Hate sex is the best sex'' – he pointed out, before crushing his lips on hers.

He froze, suddenly feeling dizzy. The realization hit him like a wave hit rocks in storm: strongly and all at once. He broke one of the points. He didn't leave to his house after sex. He stayed with Ino till the morning.

A/N: Hey cuties! Okay just a really quick note: as this story is short, then do no expect long chapters and everything will happen pretty quickly. I just wanted to publish something like a present for Christmas for all lovers of this couple. Love you! – Nizza. xx