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Post by Tsunade-Sama on Sept 13, 2007 22:22:28 GMT -5
Ino walked along the road, a little ways behind her mother and father. The were yapping away, and loudly. Ino rolled her eyes. She loved her praents, but all parents get on their children's nerves every now and then. She looked around at people she passed. She knew almost everyone in Konoha, and alot of the people came to her shop on special ocassions. She sighed. She sort of missed her academy days, but in a way, she was glad that she was chunin. She did, however, miss being with everyone. Ever since she became chunin she was put on a different team. That thought led her to Chouji. Thats right! I am going to see Chouji. I wonder if his parents have changed much...
She looked at her dad, he was talking and laughing. He was obviously happy. She smiled. Then her thoughts strayed to Sakura. Then it hit her, she hadn't practiced with the scrolls Lady Tsunade had giving her. Or rather given to Shikamaru to give to her. She sighed. At this rate, Sakura was going to be good enough to be her sensei! She grunted in frustration. Why hadn't she thought to practice this morning? I am so stupid! She thought rubbing her forhead. A soft breeze blew, and today was a bit colder than yesterday. She shivered slightly. Her long blonde hair blew behind her.
She was almost at Chouji's house, she could see it from where she was walking.
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Post by Buriza on Sept 13, 2007 22:30:44 GMT -5
Chouji straightened out his clothes. He sighed as he whiped the sweat off his brow. His team had worked him to the extremes today. Why he was still able to move was beyond him. He was so excited to have Ino over. He sniffed the air as he could smell his mother's cooking. She heard a loud smack, his father had tried sneaking some food again. Chouji chuckled some. He went to the door and peeked out. "Oh! Good they're here!" He turned to the kitchen. "Dad! Ino and her family are coming!" All three Akimichi's stood at the door awaiting their friends.
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Post by Tsunade-Sama on Sept 13, 2007 22:39:44 GMT -5
Ino jogged to catch up to her mom and dad. She walked on the right side of her dad, her mom on the left. She smiled a bit. They walked for a few more seconds, then they were standing in front of Chouji's house. Ino's dad and mom had stepped in front of her, though not meaning to. She messed with her hair a bit, making sure it looked alright. She smoothed out her skirt, and pulled at her shirt. She then blushed horribly. What am I doing? This Chouji, not the Hokage! I don't have to look perfect, he has seen me look as stupid as I ever have! Why did I even get so weird about the way I look in front of him any way? she folded her arms, a bit frusterated with herself for acting so foolish. She watched as her father walked up to the door and knock. Her stomach did a flip, and she suddenly became nervious. What is wrong with me?! She thought yelling at herself, and frowning slightly, though not knowing it.
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Post by Buriza on Sept 13, 2007 22:45:20 GMT -5
Chouji opened the door with a big smile. "Hello and welcome to our home!" Chouji's parents went forward and greeted Ino's parents. Chouji walked up to Ino and chuckled. "Looks like they're having a good time already." He smiled as they ushered the Yamanaka's inside. They all sat down at the dinner table as Chouji's mother and father brought out what looked like a feast. Chouji gave Ino a 'Nice guy' pose. "I told you to bring your appetite Ino! I hope you're all hungry! We always make a lot! Helps us build up plenty of calories and chakra for our special jutsu!"
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Post by Tsunade-Sama on Sept 13, 2007 22:55:43 GMT -5
Ino was sitting at the table smiling. She looked at all the food, and it took everything in her not to drool. She never ate too much, so she made sure not to eat very much today, so she could eat her. "It looks great, Mrs. Akamichi! Very appitizing!" She said giving her a smile. She had just taken it for grantid that she had made it. She put her hands on her lap, her legs crossed under the table. She flipped her hair behind her shoulder, so that it wouldn't ghet in the way. She wasn't going to start eating untill she had the OK, she thought it would be rude. So she waited for someone else to eat first.
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Post by Buriza on Sept 13, 2007 23:01:51 GMT -5
Everyone had taken their seats and Chouji's father gave the usual opening. "Itadekimas!" Everyone was allowed to dig in. "Better eat quick before it gets cold Ino!" The Akimichi's ate in their usual way. Everyone was casual around everyone else. They had practically grown up together so why not act like it? Chouji stopped and blinked at Ino who had sat next to him. "Uh, is something wrong Ino? you're acting a bit strange today."
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Post by Tsunade-Sama on Sept 13, 2007 23:12:16 GMT -5
Her face turned a bit pink. "N-no! I am fine." She didn't look at Chouji. she was confused, she didn't know why she was acting like this. She was trying to be normal but it wasn't working out right. She started getting her food. Once she had gotten everything that she wanted, she started eating. She wasn't eating to fast, but only because she didn't want to snarf the food and burp or something in front of Chouji. Again her thoughts when to Chouji. She blushed a bit, then looked at him out of the corner of her eye, hoping he wouldn't see her. But she quickly looked away, for fear of her face getting brighter.
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Post by Buriza on Sept 14, 2007 14:33:31 GMT -5
Chouji caught Ino's look. He sighed as he kept eating. He didn't want to let Ino know that he had caught on. He licked his lips as he finished. "Delicious as always mom!" His parents were also done. He looked over at Ino and smiled. "Hey Ino, after you're done how about we take a walk and let our parents have some alone time to catch up?" He really wanted to get alone with her so he could talk about something important to her.
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Post by Tsunade-Sama on Sept 14, 2007 20:25:04 GMT -5
Ino finished and turned to Chouji and nodded. "Yes, that fine." She said then smiled back at him. She scooted her chair back, grabbed her plate and stood up. She walked away from the table, and to the trash can. "Um...Mrs. Akamichi, do you want me to do the dishes, I don't mind." She said raking the little bit of scrap food off the plate into the garbage. She the then walked over to the sink and turned to the table.
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Post by Buriza on Sept 14, 2007 22:42:11 GMT -5
Chouji's mother waved her away. She wanted to let the kids off work for a while. Chouji smiled as he walked beside Ino. "You heard her Ino. Once my mom settles on something she doesn't change her mind!" He chuckled as he patted Ino's shoulder. "Let's take a walk to let out stomach's settle!" He smiled at her as he walked a little towards the door. "Unless there was something else you wanted to do Ino."
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Post by Tsunade-Sama on Sept 14, 2007 22:53:20 GMT -5
Ino smiled a small smile. "No, we can take a walk." She said. She looked at her parents. "I am going to go out with Chouji, ok?" Her face turned redder than it ever had in her life. Her face was just as hot as it was red. "I-I-I m-mean going o-out for a-a walk! Just a walk!" She said then walked very quickly outside, not even waiting for Chouji.
I AM SO STUPID!! WHY DID I SAY THAT!? She yelled at herself as she walked out the door. She stood a little ways in front of their house, her face still hot. She felt an odd feeling in her stomach. "Man I messed up!" She said talking to herself.
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Post by Buriza on Sept 14, 2007 22:58:33 GMT -5
"You definately did." Chouji was leaning against the wall shaking his head. "Ino, just come out and say what it is you really want to say. I'm not asking for any kind of 'yes or no' answer for anything." He put his hands in his pockets and walked over to her, mimicking a familiar Shikamaru-ish action. "I've told you before, I like the Ino I've known the whole time we've been friends. I don't want you to change for anything. It feels wierd when you're being so secretive! If you're uncomfortable, punch me and yell at me until you feel better like you always have!"
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Post by Tsunade-Sama on Sept 14, 2007 23:07:28 GMT -5
She blushed a little. She smiled kindly and walked over to him and leaned in close. She drew back as hard as she could and punched him in the arm. "What is it with you? Why are you so likable lately? Stop it!" She said then stomped away from him crossing her arms as she went. She got a little ways ahead of him then turned back and looked at him. "Well? Are you coming? We're suppose to be walking together!" She said rudely then smiled again.
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Post by Buriza on Sept 14, 2007 23:11:51 GMT -5
Chouji smiled as he trotted up to her. That was the Ino he wanted to be around. He rubbed his arm. "I think you left a bruise Ino! Lucky for you, you found a part where I'm not wearing my new armor." He chuckled as he walked with her. "Oh, and sorry for being too 'likable' Ino. I forgot you only like emo kids who treat you like you don't exist." He grinned a bit.
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Post by Tsunade-Sama on Sept 14, 2007 23:23:46 GMT -5
Ino turned her head to Chouji and glared. "Shut up Chouji!" She said through gritted teeth. "And do you think I care if I leave a bruise?" She turned away from Chouji and closed her eyes. She smiled. She was so unsure her feelings for Chouji right now. It was odd...She opened her eyes and looked up at the sky. She, even though she was confused, was happy right now. It was nice. She just wished that she could figure out what she felt for him...
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