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Chapter 10 – Confessions FINAL!
"Ch-Chou- Shikamaru!" i yelled out as my eyes widened. I sat up in bed and woke up to dark morning. I stared at the window for a moment and sighed.
"Is it going to rain?" i asked myself as i stood up and got dressed. Even though rain was suppose to make me happy, I wasn't feeling happy after waking up. Yesterday, maybe one of the best days with Shikamaru but, this day could just ruin it.
"Ame, are you okay?" Tsunade asked as she opened my door quickly. I nodded my head as i passed her in the kitchen and made breakfast.
"Is Chouji back yet?" i asked softly. Tsunade shift in her seat a little. She seemed kind of uncomfortable about it.
"Not yet. He's mission nee-"
"Mission! I was never told he went on a mission!" i cried as i slammed my hands on my table. The bowl rattled when I slammed the table and the cup tipped over and rolled off the table. "Tsunade, you know how much Chouji means to me, especially if he gets hurt!"
"I-i thought you knew. Shikamaru was suppose to tell you.." she replied uneasily. I thought for a moment and tried to remember what he said at my house yesterday.
"Sh-Shikamaru told me he was spending time with his dad." i mumbled quietly but enough for her to hear.
"Chouji's dad?" Tsunade asked. I nodded my head. "Chouji's dad was sent on a different mission. Chouji was sent to mission with Lee, TenTen, and Shino." My eyes widened. Was that why I didn't seem them at all yesterday at the festival?
"Lies..." i mumbled to myself. "They're all lies. Shikamaru wouldn't lie to me!" I stood up quickly knocking my chair down.
"Ame!" Tsunade yelled as i ran out the door and ran straight to Shikamaru's house.
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I took big heavy breathes as i knocked at their door. Once it was opened, i saw Yoshino, his mom.
"Oh my, if it isn't Ame." she said while blushing and a hand on her cheek. "Why with the face?"
"Im sorry, to intrude, but may i speck with Shikamaru!" i asked a little angry. She stared at me with wide eyes and slowly turned around.
"Sh-Shikamaru! Ame is at the door." she yelled.
"Coming." he yelled back. She left the door, and when Shikamaru came to, i pulled him out the door by his shirt.
"Why'd you lie." i asked looking down but still holding onto him. He looked at me confused. "Why'd you lie!"
"W-what are you talking about, you troublesome girl." he stated while looking the other way. I looked up at him with almost teary eyes. He noticed and stared at me a little.
"You said Chouji was with his dad. To have fun." i stated remembering what he told me yesterday as it came back to my head like it was so clear. He didn't say anything, but i slowly let go of his shirt.
"H-he was.." he stuttered. I stepped back and looked down with my bangs covering my eyes.
"Liar." i mumbled softly. "Why didn't you tell me the truth?" It was quiet for a bit.
"I-i just couldn't." he replied back looking to the side. I then looked up at him instantly.
"Why not!" i yelled at him. He stared at me with shock. All of a sudden a Jounin appeared behind me and tapped my shoulder.
"Are you, Ame?" he asked. I slowly nodded my head and heard what he had to say.
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I slowly walked through the halls with flowers and a get-well card. When i was standing in front of the door, i couldn't open it, not even touch that door knob. All of a sudden the door slammed open.
"Sorry, excuse me." a nurse said as she closed the door and left me. I slowly looked and glared at her. I got my hand to the door knob and slowly opened it. When i walked in, i saw someone on the bed: covered in bandages and tubes. One look made my face burst into tears. I couldn't hold in it any longer.
"Chouji!" i yelled as i ran up to him and slowly laid my head on him. I felt him placed a hand on my back.
"A-ame. Please don't cry." he whispered towards me. I started wiping my tears away and quickly placed the flowers into a vase. I then took a chair and put it next to the bed.
"How are you feeling?" i asked as i slowly sat down in the chair.
"Im fine, now that your here." he said smiling with slight pain. He had bandages around his face so I understood. I smiled, and he tried to smile back.
"I can't believe that Pineapple Head." i started as i laid my head on the edge of his bed. I growled and I heard Chouji sigh.
"What happened this time?" he asked.
"He lied to me!" i yelled as i sat up. He turned his eyes towards me. "He told me you were with your dad, but then i found out that you were on a mission. He lied to me!" I started crying again, but i tired to hold it in as much as i could.
"Ame, i know how much i mean to you, so it would hurt a lot if you found out i went on a mission without you." he started to explain. "So, i think i know why Shikamaru didn't want to tell you the truth." I stared at him a bit interested.
"And, what is that?" i asked as i slowly stopped crying. He slowly smiled at me.
"You'll find out sooner or later." he informed as he brought his hand up. My eyes were wide but I grabbed his hand and held them.
"Chouji." i heard a lazy voice about to come. I covered my eyes with my bangs, and Shikamaru opened the door. "How are y-" It was silent. No one said anything for a while. There was so much tension in that small room, so no one dared to speck until it went away.
"Oh, Shikamaru." Chouji finally said. "Sit down." I balled one of my hands into a fist and then smiled.
"I'll be going now." i mumbled to Chouji. He just looked at me but i smiled and stood up.
"Ah, Am-" I ignored Shikamaru and left the room to check on everyone else who got injured.
... Shikamaru's POV
"Man, whats with her?" i mumbled as i looked at the door when Ame left. I then took the seat that she sat on.
"She's was talking about how you lied." Chouji informed me. I sighed and looked out the window. I placed both my hands in my pants pockets.
"I just didn't wan-"
"I know, but you still shouldn't have lied. Ame means a lot to me, and i mean a lot to her, at least give her a hint or something." he suggested. I thought about it but then I looked down in shame.
"Yeah, yeah. But its too late now. She hates me." i muttered as I brought my head up but looked to the side.
"I don't think so. You should try talking to her about it, even about your feelings." Chouji suggested with a smile. I sighed and smiled a little as well.
"That will never work." i stated looking to the side but with that small smile still. Chouji tried giggling.
"Just give it a shot!" he shouted as me randomly. I jumped in shock and fell off the chair.
"Okay, okay. I got it." i mumbled back as i left the room.
... Ame's POV
"Sasuke!" i heard annoying voices. I looked over and saw Sakura messing with Sasuke as usual. Ino pops out of nowhere. There goes Naruto trying to get Sakura's attention.
"Idiots." i mumbled quietly to myself as I looked at them though.
"Who is?" i heard that lazy voice and my eyes widened. I turned around and saw Shikamaru. "Well?"
"No one." i said looking away a bit angry and sad at the same time.
"Look, Ame." he started as he walked up to me a bit. "There's something i need to tell you." I closed my eyes shut and then turned around.
"I forgot i have something to do." i shouted as i suddenly ran away. I then heard footsteps and saw Shikamaru running after from me. Soon i was stopped when Shikamaru held onto my hand. I struggled to have him let go of me.
"Please, wait." he begged. I tried to get free, but failed every time.
"I-i don't want to talk to you!... I hate you!" i yelled suddenly without second though. He slowly let go, and I walked away while i cried.
'I can't believe i said that to him..' I thought as i stopped running and turned around and saw Shikamaru just standing where he was. 'I hope i didn't hurt his feelings.'
"Sh-Shikamaru?" i whispered as i slowly walked up to him and wiped away a tear. He didn't say anything so i was about to place my hand on his shoulder.
"Im sorry." he mumbled. I froze before I even got to put my hand down.
"Huh?" i asked in shock as i now brought my hand down.
"Im sorry, i lie to you." he started to apologize. "The truth is i didn't want to tell you the truth because..." He stayed quiet for a bit.
"Because?" i repeated knowing I was interested in what he had to say.
"Because... I didn't want to see you cry, again." he finally explained. My eyes widened. "Your tears always make me sad, and since i knew you wouldn't want Chouji in a mission, you'd cry. I just couldn't tell you."
"Sh-Shika-"
"You may hate me, but i don't, i never will." he said without looking at me.
"I-i don't hate you, Shikamaru. I just said that because i was mad.. but I don't mean it…" i stated. He then quickly faced me.
"Then.." he started. All of a sudden he brought his hands out in front of me and i saw a bouquet of red flowers, with one sunflower in the middle. I stared at it in total shock.
"I never accepted my feelings, but now im certain." he started. "Now i have to make my chance to tell you. I like you, Ame. I realized i have for a long time." I took the flowers and slowly looked at him. He looked down and i saw him blush.
"Ame, i really really like you." he seemed timid but tried to play it off by saying it lazily. I laughed softly and then loudly. He stared at me with confusion and worry. "Ame?"
"Youre so weird, you know that?" i laughed out. "Shikamaru sure is lazy but he does have the guts to say how he really feels to a girl."
"Hey!" he yelled with a vein "Whats that su-" However, i stopped him with a peck on the lips. After I stepped back, I wiped the dry tears off my face and smiled while looking down at the flowers.
"I like you too, Shikamaru." i said as i smelt the flowers. He stared at me shocked, probably from that kiss. I then leaned over to his face.
"Shi-ka-ma-ru!" i yelled and giggled. He then stared into my eyes and i smiled. I began messing with the flowers again and blushed.
"I guess i was also in denial with my feelings, but im happy that you told me." i admitted with a smile. He finally smiled a little and I looked at him.
"Im happy i told you." he repeated happily. I smiled and gave him a hug while we both walked back to see Chouji.
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