Hi guys! Yes its me updating my story after almost 7 months right? Wow... I'm sorry guys.. It's just school is tough when your a junior taking college prep courses on your own time, sports, and challenging classes with lots of homework. And my procrastination doesn't help at all. Anyways I was in the Shikaino mood and decided to make some time to finish my latest chapter which I started like 4 months ago. Haha Some people think my story will end soon... And I mean it will but the lovebirds still have some problems to face. ;) So please R&R and as always I write in the AM so mistakes are very likely... Like its 3:30 am and I just finished hw and decided to just finish this chapter... I really been wanting to update. Anyways also thank you if you kept up with my story It makes me happy when people tell me they like it!
Shikamaru barely got sleep at night. He replayed last night in his mind the whole night. He just can't believe anything that happen. To him it just seems like a dream. Ino always seemed so out of reach, but yesterday. Yesterday, he had finally shown her his feelings. And he felt her feelings. They felt the same for each other.
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"Shikamaru! Your friends are downstairs waiting for you! Get your lazy butt down here!"
"Ugh. I'm going mom…."
Shikamaru quickly gathered his stuff and went downstairs.
Ino and Choji were sitting down in his living room talking to his mom and dad.
"My Choji your looking more like your father everyday. And Ino you grown up to be so pretty and such a lovely girl."
"Thanks Yoshino," Ino said with a smile.
"So have you and Shikamaru decided to go steady," said Shikaku slyly as Shkamaru walked in.
Choji chuckled and Youshino look surprised.
"Really? Is this true? My baby finally has someone who can keep him in check!"
Ino and Shikamaru were blushing furiously. He looked at Ino.
"Ino. Choji. Let's leave please."
"Hehe I'm just teasing Shikamaru. Don't get so upset," said Shikaku.
"Oh its just a joke? Said Youshino with disappointment. "And I thought my baby finally had a good-"
"Bye mom!" he said with annoyance in his tone.
With that Shikamaru shut the door pushing Ino and Choji. "Tch… that was so embarrassing…"
Ino face was flushed. She couldn't look at him.
"Sorry Ino… That must have been-"
"Awkward." She said chuckling. They looked at each other. They weren't sure what to do. They just looked at each other. Their faces were red. They were recollecting last night.
"Umm here…" Shikamaru grabbed her hand. "Let's just walk to school…"
Ino blushed. "Aren't you scared your parents are going to see us?"
He looked at her in the eyes. "I mean we are… together right? So who cares?"
She looked surprised at him. She surprise that he said just like that. But she feels reassured of his feelings for her. She just grabbed his hand tighter.
"Yeah… We are together," She said softly giving him a soft smile. "But let's not tell our parents yet…. They would overreact." She chuckled. "Besides wait until you officially ask my dad for permission."
He smiled her. "That's going to be quite troublesome."
They began to walk, forgetting that Choji was right there. He was completely speechless.
"Hey… wait…. What?! Am I missing something?" Choji said.
Ino and Shikamaru turned around. They were extremely embarrassed.
"So guys are you guys going to just stay looking at me or tell me anything?" He raised eyebrow and smiled crookedly at them.
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When they got to school, Ino told Shikamaru she has something to before she went to class. She texted Sai to meet her at the roof of the school. Ino waited for him, thinking of what to say.
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When Sai arrived, she seemed serious. Not her usual self. Sai just smiled at her.
"Hey Ino. What happened?" He smiled at her. He began getting near her.
Ino began to speak seriously. "Hey Sai…. About what you asked me…."
"So you thought about wanted to be my girlfriend?" He was still grining.
"The thing is… I can't…" Sai began to get serious. He face was hardening. The smile he was wearing began to fade to a colder look.
"Why Ino? Is it Shikamaru?" He sounded cold.
"Yes… I think he really likes me…. And well I-"
"NO! Ino I had enough!" He lashed out in anger and grabbed her wrist.
"Sai! Your hurting me!"
"I am perfect for you and you reject me? I can get any girl I want yet I choose you!" His tone was cold.
He forcefully pulled her close to him and pressed his lips on her.
Ino eyes widened at the sudden action. She was able to loosen his grip on her arms and push him away and then she slapped him. Sai backed away angry at the girl who hit him. He stared at her with cold eyes.
"What the hell, Sai!? You can't do this to me. I'm sorry I rejected you but that's not ok!" She was furious and just ran away.
Sai face harden as he watched her leave.
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"What the hell? No…. Damn it…. Why did he do that?"
She was mad because he kissed her. She didn't want to be kissed by him. She did not want to be kissed by someone she didn't like.
"I'm just gonna pretend it never happened. Nope. Didn't even happen… Stupid Sai. I'm not gonna let this ruin anything."
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Ino sat next to Shikamaru in class this time.
"Made it just on time," he said smirking at her.
She was lost in thought but he snapped her. "Huh… Oh yeah… haha you know me." Ino smiled at him with a soft smile. Shikamaru something was troubling her, but decided to drop it as class was starting.
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At lunch, the group was shocked when they saw them holding hand together.
"What! INO AND THE SMARTASS HERE?" Naruto was being he usual loud self.
"Naruto-kun… Ino-chan and Shikamaru-kun was kinda expected." HInata spoke softly.
"Tch… So troublesome." He put his arms behind his back and moved his face from his friend's view as he felt a blush crawl. Ino was blushing as well, but she was just smiling.
"Ino-pig, I'm happy you finally got a good guy." Sakura smiled her. "Finally, you weren't so stubborn to admit it."
"Shut up forehead!" She was red from embarrassment. The group kept teasing the new couple. Ino tried her best to act happy but she kept thinking about Sai and what he did. Shikamaru noticed that she would space out.
"what's wrong with her?"
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"Ino let's go eat ramen after school…. " Shikamaru spoke in his usual casual tone. The true reason for his invitation is to know what is bugging her.
"Err…. Yeah."Ino tried her best to smile.
"How can I tell him? What if he gets angry at me? He might think I'm so troublesome and annoying and change his mind about me. No I can't tell him… I just can't."
See! Problems not resolved yet haha... I tried to make Ino and Shikamaru still kinda be in their awkward relationship stage but I kinda rushed through the chapter honestly. I promise to try to update soon. I also have new ideas for more SI stories so yeah! NOw time to sleep cause I need to wake up in 3 hours