Hey guys sorry it has been a while since the last update but I have been busy with work and cleaning my house up, but I am back and ready to type this shit!

I do not own Naruto.

When Naruto woke up the next morning and saw that it was 8 AM, he groaned, as he was not ready to leave his home. I feel like shit after yesterday and it feels like my heart is ripping in two… Not to mention I had that crazy nightmare last night, I am pretty sure I almost shit myself. I… I think I will just stay home today since I have the day off… Naruto then proceeded to go back to sleep, hoping to not have another nightmare like last night.

Meanwhile…

Ino was already up dressed and down stairs in her house/flower shop making breakfast. It is amazing how a great night of sleep will give you energy the next day. I haven't had a decent night of sleep since Shikamaru broke up with me saying that I was too troublesome. Oh and that dream last night, well I have never had a dream like that before. I-it felt nice actually to have a dream that was just so ridiculous. Ino mentally snickered as her father came downstairs and came around the corner and froze.

Ino turned and looked at him, " What never seen me cook breakfast before?"

When she spoke that seemed to knock Inoichi out of his dazed stupor.

" It's not that, It's the fact I have never seen you out of bed before 12 unless for training or a mission!"

" Oh daddy it is just that I am in a good mood this morning and did not feel like laying in bed all day." Ino said as she smiled sweetly at her father.

To say the least, Inoichi thought that hell was going to freeze over. First off Ino had gotten up before noon, BY HERSELF! Next she is actually cooking for everyone, she had one plate already made working on the second one. Lastly, she had a conversation before noon and had not exploded on him over the fact he spoke to her.

"What's wrong daddy? You look like you have seen a ghost or something."

Inoichi shook his head and replied, " Wha-Oh no not at all dear not at all."

Ino just gave her dad one last weird look before continuing to cook for her family. My Dad is so weird sometimes; I don't understand him at all. I mean, so what I got up early, that doesn't mean you have to stand there like someone shoved a carrot up your ass staring at me. Once again Ino snickered to herself as Inoichi went to open up the flower shop.

Later that morning Ino was walking around Konoha looking for something to do. Hmph my dad says I am lazy well where is everyone at it is already 10:30, and I don't even see Naruto this morning and he is usually up by now. I wonder if he is okay he seemed really shaken up last night…

Naruto yawned as he looked at his clock and saw it was 10:45. " Holy Shit! I never sleep this late!" He yelled in shock. Naruto started rushing around his room getting dressed and grabbing his usual orange and blue sweat suit and then ran into the kitchen.

" WHERE IS MY RAMEN!?" Naruto was starving; I can't believe I didn't eat any dinner last night! I guess I was that depressed.

Naruto found his last Insta-Ramen cup and saw it was pork miso ramen. Naruto then struck a pose with his fist in the air and fire in his eyes (much like Lee's and Gai), " The last ramen cup… I WILL EAT YOU WITH PASSION!" Naruto then devoured the ramen in two slurps.

"AAAhhh, that was a good breakfast."

But now that Naruto was able to think, because of his hunger being taken care of, he instantly lost his happy mood and became sad again.

Why am I such an idiot!? Ino stepped in to save my ass because she was tired of seeing Sakura do that to me and everyone else seemed sick of it too. Yet Ino stepped in as soon as she saw what was happening without hesitation, only to protect me. I know damn well she could have dodged Sakura's punch easily but she didn't move… I wonder why…

At the same time Naruto had just finished eaten Ino had decided to go see if Naruto was okay. Ino roof jumped to get there quickly and was there in a matter of minutes. As she got to his door Ino was about to knock when she stopped. What am I going to say to him if he is not okay? I don't have any clue on how to help him at this-

" You can come in Ino I know your there." Naruto called softly through the door. "How did you know I was there Naruto?" Ino asked as she opened the door.

" I could smell you." Naruto then realized how weird that sounded and quickly said, " It's because of the Kyuubi I swear" Naruto put one hand behind his head and showed his trade mark fox grin that Ino couldn't help but laugh at.

"So how are you doing Naruto?" Ino inquired?

Naruto's face changed to one in pain but only for a split second and then his fake grin appeared, "Oh you know just enjoying my day off and being relaxed."

Ino just looked at him with the "I know your bullshitting me face" then said, "That's good, anything else going on Naruto?"

Naruto saw that she didn't believe him and quickly changed the subject.

"So how are you doing Ino? You okay after yesterday?"

"Yes thanks to you I didn't even get scratched." Ino said that last part with a hidden "thank you Naruto"

Ino looked around Naruto's apartment and was shocked at how clean it was.

I think his apartment is cleaner than my room! Naruto saw her standing there as if she was waiting on something.

"You can make yourself at home if you want Ino, I will make some tea."

Ino smiled at him, "Okay Naruto."

Naruto walk into his kitchen and begins to get the pot ready when he feels a pair of arms slide around his midsection and he gets pulled into a hug from behind.

"Naruto I never properly thanked you for saving me yesterday, it was very noble of you."

Naruto couldn't see her face but thought she is probably smiling right now, and I have to admit this really kinda feels nice; it is very comforting. Shaking himself from his thoughts he said, "Like I said before it was no problem Ino, I would do it again in a heartbeat that much I-"

"Naruto what is wrong? You can't hide that you are sad from me. Maybe I can help you through it." As Ino said that she let go of him and he turned around and saw that she was smiling encouragingly and comfortingly so he decided to talk to her about it.

"Well okay, should we go sit down?"

"Whatever is easier for you Naruto."

Naruto leads the way into his living room and then he sits on the couch leaving room for Ino to sit beside him. Ino sits cross-legged facing him and then he sighs. Ino becomes a little impatient after a few minutes and says,

"So are you gonna talk about it?"

Naruto must have been daydreaming or just zoning out because he shook his head.

"Oh right sorry Ino. Well I guess what is really bothering me the most right now is the fact I lost my cool and let me emotions take over my thoughts. I didn't mean to say those hurtful things to Sakura; they just sorta popped out of my mouth at the time. But when I think about what she was going to do it still enrages me so all I do is end up becoming confused about my decision and I don't know if it was right or wrong. Sakura was my first crush and I have liked her since the academy. But she was about to hit a comrade with everything she had, so I am still as confused as bi-sexual." Ino was about to snicker about his joke at the end but stopped when she saw the pain and sadness in Naruto's eyes. He… just looks so… so in pain… he looks like if the wrong thing is said his will is going to break…

" Look Naruto I won't lie to you, I am just as confused about how I feel right now too. You just threw- I mean passed up Sakura just to save me and I am more grateful to that than you will ever know. I spent all last night trying to think of why you would do that and I still haven't thought of one reason yet. So I guess what I'm trying to say is, why did you do it Naruto?"

Naruto sighed and closed his eyes. He knew she would eventually ask him about what happened but didn't expect her to ask before he knew the answer himself.

"Well see here's the thing Ino… I don't know the answer myself. It was almost as my body was reacting on its own at the sight of you about to get hurt. When I think back to it now, the only thought running through my head is "MOVE"! For some reason I couldn't stand the fact of you getting hurt so I had to do something about it."

Naruto looked like he just realized everything and started to blush slightly.

Ino, on the other hand, was surprised that he told her everything. He seemed like he had complete trust in her, yet she didn't know why. I was so mean to him when we were kids how can he trust me like we have been close for ages? I don't understand it.

Ino snapped out of her daze and looked at Naruto and saw him blushing and had one single thought.

He looks adorable when he blushes like that…

Sorry about the cliffhanger guys but I was having a hard time finishing this chapter with out making it too long. Reviews are always welcomed, as are ideas for new stories. I figure I should start thinking about what I'm writing next sooner rather than later. As of now this story will be probably 30 chapters or so long with a sequel, or would you guys rather me extend this story and make it about 50 chapters? Let me know in the reviews please.