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Two people in the field together, sun shining, summer heat beating down upon them, cries of frustration escaping them at points of contact. They stop, both sweating and trying to catch their breaths from their hard training session.

Choji wiped the sweat from his brow, he looked at the young woman, her hair resting on her shoulder which seemed to match the golden rays the sun released, she was still posed to strike though he could see that she was well reaching the limits. He exhaled with the thought of continuing on such a day.

"I say we call it quiets Ino, it's gettin way to hot out here and I'm famished from doing this all day."

Ino frowned at this statement, what did he think they were doing? Training for fun, their sensai had told her to make sure the team stayed ahead and exiled at every thing that came their way, she wasn't going to let his last request be drowned out just because her teammate wanted to give in.

"Choji-kun, don't be so lazy, If Shik weren't busy on his mission with Temari he would be agreeing with me."

"Psh, no he wouldn't. He'd be complaining about the whole situation!"

Ino sighed, defeated she walked over to Choji who smiled widely at the girl.

"Well, where to?"

"Who said I was coming? Maybe I need to go attend my shop?"

"Oh come on Ino-chan, we all know what you do in your free time."

He mimicked Ino's voice, parading around her.

"O Sasuke, I'm so happy you're here, I was so worried!"

Ino glared at him, she punched him effectively knocking the pudgy boy over who was still smiling.

"For your information I gave up on him."

Choji tilted his head at this remark, standing up and dusting himself off, he then turned to her.

"So, who's the victim now?"

That was it, she was gonna kill him. She ran to attack the heavy ninja who surprisingly ran away from her keeping her at a distance.

"Come back here!"

"Hah, I knew you'd decide to join me for lunch."

Ino skidded to a halt, her blonde hair fluttering behind her. Choji stood before his favorite BBQ restaurant, hands on his hips and his welcoming smile painted upon his face.

"I guess seeing you made me run here after you, you're buying me my share."

Ino smirked as she walked into the cool restaurant leaving Choji standing out in the street looking confused at the way the conversation had turned to him buying her lunch.

"Fine but don't think you're not repaying the favor!"

Sitting down opposite of her, he was pouting at the thought of having to pay for all the food. His bill was high enough let alone hers, true he never really saw her eat much but still what a way to break his wallet.

The waitress walked over and Choji's attitude changed immensely, he was giddy and already beginning to feel the water pool into his mouth at the thought of his entre. Ino rolled her eyes at him and ordered some miso soup, training never left her very hungry.

She studied him, true he was overweight and they often made fun of him that they knew ate at him but she always was amazed at the amount of agility and strength he held despite all this.

Choji caught her staring and felt the familiar feeling that she was secretly mocking him, he glared at her and asked her what was wrong. Ino surprisingly laughed, turning a bit red and claiming it was nothing.

The food arrived, Ino thankful for the distraction at the awkward moment that seemed to be settling over them.

They had both finished not to soon after, Choji sighed in happiness, leaning back ready to nap off all his training. Ino found herself smiling at this, how strange that she had never noticed all these traits in him before. Probably due to Shikamaru's monotone voice claiming that everything was a drag and that he felt so bored at the notion, Ino stood up ready to leave. She knew she told Choji that he would pay for the meal but she was in a kind mood, she put half of the tab on the table.

She began to bid Choji goodbye when the boy slid the money her way, he looked at her with seriousness.

"We had a deal, I might have not liked it but I'm not going back on it."

Ino felt her anger rising in her, 'not liked it' like he wasn't grateful that she had been so considerate to grace him with her company. No, she was going to act dignified about this, she took a breath and forced a smile.

"No, I insist Choji-kun."

They glared at each other, sparks flying between them.

"Shik was right, you really are controlling."

Ino felt her nerve twitch, she hit him over the head leaving the money behind and storming out. He hadn't grown up at all, that fancy wear and taller, thick body still held that irritating child inside.

Choji sat there, a lump on his head parting through his thick hair. Maybe he had gone too far? Nah, she was just being emotional, he put the rest of the tab on the table and headed for him, fully intending on having a conversation with Shik about the situation to see what his thoughts were on the matter.