Chapter 5
Wedding Fun

Its been a few weeks since it was revealed that Akina was the 10 tails and Akina was Tsunade's daughter. Some people were surprised but most of the teachers weren't that knew her. Akina had Tsunade's looks and temper even if she had purple hair and not blonde.

Akina stood in Ino's house with Ino. She had asked the girls for help with getting ready. There was a wedding at the Nara clan. Shikamara had invited her to go as a friend. It made Akina's heart leap that he invited her. They weren't going on a date to a disappointment to their friends and family. Ino had told her that Hinata, Nenji, Choji, Kiba would be there since they were major clans. Tsunade and Akina were invited since Akina's mom was the Hokage and she was Tsunade's daughter but Shikamara invited her to come with him. Tsunade didn't seem to have an issue with it.

"Are you sure this is alright for the wedding?" Akina said looking in the mirror. Luckily, Ino had almost the same dress. The dress was a blue halter top with a slit that went to her thigh on one side and went down to her ankles. Her long hair was curled and hanging over her shoulder. Ino came out in a purple halter top dress with a slit as well. She didn't want Akina to feel uncomfortable. Her hair was done up in a bun.

'You actually look amazing, Little Dragon.' Mushu said with a smirk on his face. He had a feeling Ino was helping her impress Shikamaru. He wanted the two together as much as the others. The last few weeks if Shikamaru and her try and join their friends they find something they have to do or they find reasons to get the two together. They didn't seem to mind as they enjoyed the company but both were afraid that the other didn't like them the same way and didn't want to ruin their friendship.

"You look great. Besides we are wearing the same dress. Though I think you'll leave Shikamaru speachless." Ino said, wagging her eyebrows. Akina blushed.

"We're going as friends, Ino. Nothing more. I don't think he likes me the same way." Akina said. Ino rolled her eyes at Akina.

"Girl. That boy is head over heals for you. Both of you are just stubborn. I see the way he looks at you." Ino said. Akina moved out of the mirror so Ino could look in the mirror.

"I don't know." Akina said as she got into her black heals. Ino hoped it would happen eventually be more then a friend. She wasn't giving up on her two friends. She saw a change in Shikamaru. He was still lazy, but he was more happy when Akina was around.

A knock on the door came.

"He's here with Choji. We were all gonna walk together." Ino said. Akina went to answer the door. Shikamaru was stading with his hands behind his head. Choji was eating another bag of chips.

"This is a drag. It's going to be boring. Might as well take a nap through the ceremony." Shikamaru said.

"And leave Akina bored?" Choji asked.

"Wouldn't be surprised if she napped as well." Shikamaru said. He sighed. "The girls are taking for..." The door opened and Shikamaru turned. His hands fell to his sides as his jaw dropped. Akina stood in front of him. The dress hugged her figure. The bruises were gone and healed. The top of the dressed showed some cleavage. Akina blushed as Shikamaru looked her up and down. There was a hunger in his eyes.

'I think Ino was right.' Akina thought. Ino came behind her and smirked.

"Told you." Ino whispered.

"Come on, lover boy. We better get moving." Choji said with a chuckle. Shikamaru shook his head and glared at Choji as Akina and Ino stepped off the steps and in front of the boys.

"You look... Pretty." Shikamaru said, looking at Akina. He was blushing which made Ino smirk more. Akina blushed and rubbed her head.

"Thank you. You look good." Akina said. Shikamaru was dressed all in black dress clothes for the event. It was suppose to take all day.

"Ready to go?" Choji asked.

"Yes." The girls said. Shikamaru held out his arm for Akina. She was a little surprised but she took his arm. Ino and Choji share looks as they follow their friends towards where the wedding was being held.

The Ceremony. Akina sat next to Shikamaru as he sat with his parents. Ino was with her parents along with Choji. The wedding was beautiful. The bride was beautiful. Akina sat tall as Shikamaru sat with his arms crossed. Shikaku and Akina had to nudge him at times to stay awake. Akina watched the two newly weds get married.

'I probably will never get the chance.' Akina thought. Mushu chuckled.

'You will someday. Just got to trust again.' Mushu said in her mind. He sent a image of her and Shikamaru at the same alter but they are both older and happy. Akina turned bright red.

'Mushu. Don't give me hope.' Akina said.

'So you do like him, little dragon?' Mushu asked. Oh she was gonna kick the dragon when she got her hands on him. Mushu chuckled because she knew he was right.

"You alright?" Akina jumped as Shikamaru touched her arm. "Your checks are red. You have a feaver?"

"No. The ten tails is being a jerk right now." Akina whispered. Shikamaru chuckled. He rested his hands on the bench. Akina's hand was near his. He had to admit. Ino did an amazing job with Akina. He couldn't keep his eyes off her. He was stealing looks through the whole ceremony. Shikaku saw that and couldn't help but chuckle. As of now there was no winner with the gamble. Yoshiro elbowed him to shush and he looked back.

Afterwards. The party was held in a big room and everyone congraduated the bride and groom. Akina held back since she didn't know them well. She could still people staring at her. She didn't miss the whispers when she came in with the head of the Nara household. Shikamara found her and brought her to their friends.

"I have to help my dad with something. Stay with Ino." Shikamaru said. Akina nodded and gave him a reassuring smile.

"Go. She'll be fine." Hinata said. Shikamaru gave a grateful look and slipped through the crowd. "He shouldn't be gone to long."

"Thanks guys." Akina said as she grabbed a glass and took a sip from it. She was thirsty. Akina stood with Hinata and Ino talking. They were talking about missions. Choji, Nenji, and Kiba soon joined them. Choji had a plate full of food. Akina smiled at her friends.

"You having fun, Akina?" Kiba asked.

"I am." Akina said.

"Where's Shikamaru?" Nenji asked.

"Helping his dad out with something." Akina said.

"Let's go get some food. The boys will tell Shikamaru where your at." Ino said. She grabbed Akina's arm and pulled her away. Akina and Ino went to grab plates of food. There was a group of girls not to far from the food table.

"I don't know why she was invited." One of the girls said. Akina turned her head to look at the girls. They didn't seem to realize she's right behind them. .

"She's the daughter of the Hokage, plus she's good friends with the Nara family."

"She's a Jinchuriki that was kept from us. I don't believe she can control it." Akina felt her heart sink.

"And to be on the arm of the Head of the Nara Clans son? Smh. He could do better." Ino growled.

"I'm going out for air." Akina said, putting the plate down.

"Akina." Ino said, but Akina pushed through the crowd and disappeared. Ino didn't miss the tears in her eyes. Ino glared at the girls and went to find Shikamaru.

Shikamaru went looking for Akina. He knew she was with the others but didn't see her with them.

"Shikamaru." Shikamaru turned to see Ino heading his way. "Some girls were saying some mean stuff of Akina and she went outside." Shikamaru groaned. He heard the whispers coming from the other people. Not a lot of people were happy Akina was still in the village but also came to the wedding. The bride and groom were good friends with his dad and her mother so they were supportive.

"I'll go get her. I'm done helping for the night. Was just looking for her." Shikamaru said. Ino smiled as Shikamaru disappeared to find Akina.

Akina stood in the gardens around the building. She just needed to get out before she sent the girls flying through the wall and not hear the end of it from her mother.

"You defintly have your mothers temper." Mushu said. Akina turned. "Don't let those girls ruin your night. Especially your time with Shikamaru."

"If he wants me around." Akina said.

"Little Dragon. You are stubborn. That young boy couldn't keep his eyes off you." Mushu said with a smirk on his dragon face as Akina blushed.

"Hey." Akina turned and saw Shikamaru walked her way with his hands in his pants. "This wedding is a drag if your not in there." Akina smiled softly.

"You rather be playing Shoji?" Akina asked.

"Yes. Maybe after some dancing, we can sneak away and go play." Shikamaru said. He held out his hand for Akina. "I hear the whispers and looks as well. It's a drag, but I don't care. Just ignore them." Akina looked at his hand

"You know how to dance?" Akina asked as she took his hand. Shikamaru smirked.

"Not really, but its slow dance shortly. Shouldn't be hard to figure out. Come on." Shikamaru said. He pulled the building. Eyes turned when they entered. Tsunade and Shikaku smiled. Ino had explained what happened after she knocked some sense into the girls. Shikamaru led her to the floor where couples were dancing. Akina didn't miss the glares from girls. Hinata and Ino were smiling. Nenji, Choji, and Kiba watched. (AN: Okay. Song I thought of while coming up with this idea. You shouldn't Kiss me Like This by Tobey Keith. Play it and you'll understand why I think it fit) Akina wrapped her arms around Shikamaru's neck as he wrapped his arms around her waiste. She felt short with his height, but she didn't care.

"If those two kiss, I'll be happy." Ino said.

"I'll be sick if they do." Kiba said from behind.

"Its only a matter of time before the two admit. Lee already has a bet going." Nenji said. Ino and Kiba share looks.

"I think the Hokage and his dad already have a gamble going." Asuma said coming over.

"Sensi." Ino said. Asuma watched his student with the Hokage's daughter.

"Their in their own little world right now. It's only a matter of time and there will be a lot of people happy when they are together and there will be those that won't be." Asuma said.

"We'll be there for them." Hinata said. Their friends nod in agreement. Akina ignored the looks like Shikamaru said. The dance floor seemed to fade as she looked into Shikamaru's eyes. She felt herself get lost in those brown orbs. Both couldn't keep their eyes off each other. Tsunade saw the looks the two were sharing and couldn't help but smile. She was happy for her daughter.

"At this rate. I will win my bet." Tsunade said, looking at Shikaku.

"What bet?" Yoshiro asked, glaring at her huband.

"Nothing to worry about dear. The Hokage and I aren't the only ones that got a bet going." Shikaku said. Yoshiro glared at her husband with her arms crossed.

"I heard Guy has a bet on the two along with Lee with the kids." Ino's dad said, coming over. Tsunade sighed.

"Everyone wants them together." Tsunade said. Shikaku chuckled.

Almost midnight. Shikamaru walked her home. They danced the night away. Ino, Hinata, and Choji had joined them for fast songs, but Shikamara kept her as a partner for slow songs. No one seemed to argue. Their hands were linked as they were still enjoying the bliss. It was to late for them to play Shoji. They arrived at the Hokage house.

"Thanks for a fun night. I had fun." Akina said.

"Might have started off as a drag, but it was fun with you there." Shikamaru said. Akina leaned up and kissed him on the check, surprising them both.

"Well. Have a good night." Akina said with a light blush on her check. She goes to enter when Shikamaru did something that caught him off guard. He grabbed Akina by the arm, gently and pulled her back to him. Akina gasped as his lips pressed against hers and he kissed her. Akina melted into the kiss. He pulled away to soon. Akina looked up at him. He didn't know what to say. The girl made him really happy.

"I'll see you tomorrow." Shikamaru said, pulling away. Akina felt like her lips were tingling. That was a kiss she never experienced. Her ex hardly kissed and she wondered what he really wanted.

"Good night." Akina said. Both of them were blushing deep red. Akina hurried into the house and closed the door. Her back hit the door and she sighed. Akina touched her lips and smiled lightly. It was a good night. Shikamaru stared at the door and ran his hands through his hair.

"This is a drag." Shikamaru said and he walked away.

AN: Heh. Heh. Wait till next chater. Till next time.