Naruto Fan Fiction ❯ You want to live but if not now, when then ? ❯ This time ( Chapter 2 )

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Once again, this time for posterity... SPOILERS !



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Ino and Sakura were sitting on a bench in the forest, it was early in the afternoon but a constant wind made it barely confortable to wear short sleeves. Sakura pushed once again a particularly annoying strand of hair that the wind kept pushing her in her sight. She used Ino's long silence to ponder what she could want to talk her about. Though Ino and her were still friends, they had decidedly started seeing each other less. Sakura felt a bit sad, they had used to be such friends, then quite the rivals over Sasuke. Now that he was gone, Sakura wondered what were Ino's feelings toward him.

"So..."

"So ?"

"Ah forget it Sakura, I can't tell you"

"..." Sakura felt slightly shocked. Ino had never stopped herself from speaking her mind before, whatever she felt very uncomfortable with. Even then, it really had to be something serious. This really got Sakura's curiosity and she decided she'd pry it out of her friend anyway. "Aw come on Ino, don't tell me you put weight on again ?"

"Shut up miss Forehead ! I'm always in shape !"

"Then what is it ? Spit it out already. We didn't come here in the middle of nowhere for nothing."

"Damn you Sakura... you're right. I need your help."

"My help ?"

"Yes ! I want you to put in a good word about me to Naruto."

Sakura's eyes widened considerably. "Wait a minute... NARUTO ?!"

"Ugh, look, it's like that: I like him. As more than a friend. I think."

Sakura couldn't believe it ! Naruto ? Of all the men in Konoha, she was telling her that she was interested in her teammate ! Inner Sakura jumped from wherever she was hiding and start ranting in her head: --Naruto is anything but sexy ! And he's definitively not the kind of guy that would flirt. What IS happening to that girl?--

"Since... since when have you known that ?"

"It's been in my thoughts for long but I thought I'd go away anytime." Ino grinned widely, trying to hide that tad bit of shame that came with her confession. "Looks like my feelings aren't going away after all."

"And, huh, how long have you two been seeing each other ?"

"A month, maybe two, who cares ? Are you gonna do it ?"

"Yes yes, I'll do it... oh my god, I can't believe it ! Naruto ! When are you gonna make your move ?"

"I dunno yet, the sooner the better !"

"Do you think he likes you back ?"

"Well, humm... I don't know but, we do spend alot of time together and at least I know there's desire, when I see the way he looks at me."

Both girls giggled and laughed as they thought about how things would go and what would be Naruto's reaction.


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"Naruto !"

Naruto's trained ears recognized Sakura's voice in an instant and turned around to meet her with a warm smile.

"Hey Sakura, are you ready for training ?"

"You bet ! Let's do this !"

The rest of the afternoon Naruto and Sakura spent their time sparring against each other on one of the many ninja training grounds near the village. Kakashi was a the time absent but he had made it clear that training was something they had to do from their own free will.

"Stop joking around Naruto !"

"Oh yeah ? Come and get me"

Sakura lunged forward sending her fist toward Naruto's gut as a faint. As predicted he dodged it and counterattacked with a kick. Sakura hurriedly drawed a kunai to block the incoming foot to her face then threw it right at Naruto. Naruto disappeared in a puff of smoke and she felt 2 more Narutos coming behind her.

Kage Bunshin again ? Where does he get all that chakra from ?

Inner Sakura raged again in her head

--Ha ! This time he's REALLY gonna get it !--

Sakura concentrated her remaining chakra in her fist and punched the ground. The impact missed the Narutos as they jumped in the air, just as she had predicted except the first Naruto had jumped in front of the second to shield him from attacks. Sakura rolled under them while they were still in the air and turned around with a powerful backfist, hitting the Naruto behind who disappeared in smoke too.

What ?

The remaining Naruto wrapped his arms around her so she couldn't move.

"Gotcha !"

Inner Sakura trashed furiously in her mind and Sakura realised how close they were. He didn't seem to.

"You idiot ! I'll beat you until you crawl on the ground !"

Naruto released her, a victorious grin on his face. His grin disappeared when Sakura's fist made contact with his face.

"Idiot !"

"Hey ow ! Not fair ! I had won !"

"Hell no you hadn't !"

"Damn... let's take a break."

Panting, Naruto and Sakura decided to sit under a tree's shade, rubbing sores and wiping blood from cuts. "Geez, you really did it this time Sakura, I think my jaw is gonna swell until it breaks."

"Stop complaining Naruto, I barely grazed you."

"Yeah right !"

Silence came between them and Sakura thought about what Ino had asked of her. She smiled impishly to herself and turned to Naruto.

"Say... what's with you and Ino lately ?"

"Huh ? Oh nothing, we've just been catching on."

"How much catching on can there be ? Sounds like you two are getting real close"

Naruto rubbed the back of his awkwardly, laughing a bit. The discussion had suddenly become very uncomfortable because Sakura was shoving right in front of him evidence that something was happening no matter how much he could try denying it.

"Hahaha ! No, there's nothing between us, plus she's still thinking about Sasuke."

Sakura quirked an eyebrow in surprise. He felt the same ? It was going to be easier than she thought. "No she's not"

"How would you know ?"

"Well, I do happen to be her best friend you know !"

"..." Naruto kept looking at the ground, maybe lost in thoughts.

Sakura pushed up the ante. "You're not gonna let the chance pass right ?"

"..."

"I think your chances are pretty good Naruto"

"I... I do like her"

Sakura gave him an encouraging smile and Naruto grinned back. Maybe it really was time he admitted his own feelings.

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This was the night ! Tonight, he would tell her how he felt, he would just how bad he wanted her. Of course, this required a minimum of preparation. Naruto got his best shirt out, a long sleeved, tight black shirt that clung to his every muscles. An orange spiral in the back was the only design. He also took baggy orange pants, they were his favorites but he rarely wore them because they were impractical for a ninja. He even put a drop or two of perfume in his neck, too afraid that Ino might smell it and wonder before he was ready to tell. When he was finally ready he jumped out of the window and into the dark. He could remember what Kiba had told him earlier that day

"Yeah all the rookies are gonna be there, it's just a bonfire in the woods near the south entrance but we're getting some music and a bit of beer."

The perfect occasion of course

Years of training allowed Naruto to spot the light in the forest before he had even left the town. A particularly chilly wind caught up on him and he shivered, good thing there was a fire. He made his way to the spot where many of the nine were already, he did not find Ino anywhere though. Where was she ?

"Naruto !"

Lee was the first to loudly salute Naruto, Neji and Hinata waved their hands, Shikamaru was deeply in thought, playing a game of Go with Chouji. Tenten was dancing to some unknown song on the radio and Shino was alone in a corner, far from the fire. Naruto proceeded to say hi to all his friends.

5 minutes later, Kiba decided to show up with the beer. Naruto lifted an eyebrow.

"Are you sure your parents won't kill you for stealing these ?"

"Nope, it doesn't bother them at all, they're way more worried when I pop too many soldier pills though."

"Right"

"Heyyy... where's Sakura and Ino ?"

"No idea, maybe they won't show up"

"Maybe we will !"

Everyone turned to look at the two girls, greeting everyone as they came closer to the bonfire. Naruto held his breath in shock. Ino stepped into the light, her eyes not letting go of his, giving him a smile that was for him and him only. The fire in her eyes made the bonfire look like a spark in comparison. A closer look at her almost made his mouth water. Her pale skin almost seemed to glow in the darkness, she was wearing a short skirt over net pants and a long sleeved top that revealed cleavage he normally could have only dreamed of seeing. Looking at her woke up within him animal desires that he pushed back regretfully.

"Hi Naruto"

She lifted herself on her toes to give him a kiss on both of his striped cheeks, smiling when she smelled he was wearing perfume. Finally, Naruto recovered from the shock.

"Hey Ino ! You're hotter than ever ! Wow !"

"You think ? 'cause I think you're pretty handsome too."

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Sakura watched from not very far and was surprised to see Naruto wearing a tight shirt that could show every muscle of his body. Since when had he become like that without her seeing it ?

The way Ino and Naruto's eyes were, she could almost already consider them a couple. To think that these two would end up together... the world was going crazy ! Neji's voice brought her out of her reverie.

"No beer for you Lee, you know what happens when you get drunk."

"It's not for me Neji, it's for Sakura !"

Sakura turned to the fish eyed taijutsu master, taking the beer he offered her. "How nice of you Lee."

"Be my girlfriend Sakura !"

"No !"

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Hours seemed to pass like minutes for Naruto and Ino, they kept talking as if they hadn't seen each other in years. Naruto was fighting with all his willpower from taking a single step forward and kiss her right here.

I want her...

The thought appeared in his mind solid as rock and resolute not to go away. Then Kiba, Chouji, Shikamaru and a drunk Lee came by, grabbing Naruto by the arms.

"I hope you don't mind Ino but we're borrowing him for a moment, he needs to spend time with his other friends too"

Ino laughed and said jokingly: "Ha ! Fine by me, he was starting to bore me."

While being dragged away, Naruto shouted "You'll pay for that Ino !"

Ino smiled impishly at him and stuck out her tongue.

Oh but I'd like to...

Sakura came by Ino and whispered "So ? How is it going ?"

"Good, oh so very good !"

"I have to admit, he does look like a hunk right now. I think I understand what you find in him."

Ino smiled proudly "Wish me luck !"

"C'mon, let's go dance !"

Neji was alone near the radio, dancing and waving his hand hypnotically like a snake under Tenten's very intent stare. When Ino and Sakura came to dance too, Tenten felt slightly jealous and decided she still could dance a bit.

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They guys were together, talking, laughing, making jokes but mostly drinking beer when Kiba's eyes when wide open.

"Whoa..."

Every guy turned around and looked his way, where the girls were dancing together.

"Whoa..."

"Whoa !"

"WHOA !"

"...whoa."

There they were, dancing gracefully near the fire, every curve of their bodies accentuated by their every move. Their sinuous movements, the way their hips waved and the fire reflecting their shadows as if they were alive too, the sight was a supernaturally sexy one. Wiping the drool on his chin, Naruto was the first to react, not taking his eyes away from Ino.

"We should go dance with them."

Everyone nodded in unisson

"Uh-huh."

The guys practically jumped to get in and the party lasted for way longer than anyone had ever expected.

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In the end, everyone made their way back to their house after long goodbyes. Naruto accompanied Ino back to hers (as he always did). Ino stopped when they reached her house and turned to Naruto.

"I'll pass through the flower shop to avoid waking anyone up."

"Allright"

As good a ninja as Ino was, so were her parents and she swore she could wake them up by dropping a feather on silk.

The two teenage ninjas made their way around to the back of the house and Ino opened the door, waving Naruto to come in

"Come in"

Naruto stepped inside. The Yamanaka flower shop seemed like a completely different than outside, it was very warm, the smell of numerous flowers permeating the air and the surrounding vegetation dampened noises almost to silence.

They walked through the shop until they reached the door which lead directly into Ino's house. There, she stopped again, her heart beating loudly. She was afraid if she made a step further he would say his farewells and go away like other times. She knew he was there, right behind her, looking at her and she felt her knees weakening. She clenched her fist and swore not to miss her chance.

She turned around and noticed Naruto was way closer to her than she thought. His intense gaze unsettled her a little and she looked away for a moment. Her eyes trailed on his finely cut chest and strong arms.

Wow, just look at him, that chest, his sexy smile...

Naruto took one more step, that unnerving smile of confidence on his lips. His hand reached for her fist and she relaxed it in a second, too eager to take his hand and never let go of it. How long had she been lying to herself ? She wanted that man, she needed him.

"Naruto..."

"Ino..."

Their eyes finally connected and she knew it was the time, it was the time release all the pent up tension in those three words. Time seemed to slow down when she saw his lips begin to move and she immediatly blurted it out just as he did.

"I want you"

"I want you"

Time froze for both of them...


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Wait a minute... is that a cliffhanger ? Nah...

-So, again this chapter was kinda rushed 'cause it was supposed to contain... y'know, the stuff, the reason why anyone would bother read beyond chapter 1 (hehe) but it's late, I'm working tomorrow and it's 12 hours of work so I'll make it separate.

-I hate the title I chose now, it's way to long and boring. Oh well.

-No spellchecking again, next time I'll read it over and over to avoid that.

-Everyone seems worried that I won't update... maybe that's because so many fanfictions are never finished.

-Chapter 3 is gonna be all about red, hot, sizzling, passionate SEX and I'm no good at those but I'll never get good if I don't try.

-I realized this chapter is almost exclusively from the girl's POV, I'll try to balance it a little more next time.

Questions ?