Kunoichi Love
Part Two - Chapter Three
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Trouble as usual...
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-Sakura-
“So basically she fell on you and you told her you were horny and asked her out?” I asked, a bit shocked by the girl's bluntness.
“That's pretty much it. She's a wonderful girl though, frail, and a little clingy, but that just makes her even more of my type. I think I'm really starting to fall for her.”
“I remember how you took it easy on her during the Chuunin Exam, knowing what I do now it's kind of romantic,” I said quietly, grinning as the stoic blonde flushed a little.
“Well, knowing what I do now, your fight with Ino was both disturbing and erotic,” she countered, causing me to choke on my water again.
“About that...”
“You haven't been together for very long, I'm not that gullible,” she said bluntly, I let out a relieved breath.
“Just decided to take things further as of today actually. Already it feels so...”
“Natural?” Temari suggested knowingly. “You've stopped lying to your head and your heart... I know the feeling.”
“It's really kind of exciting,” I said quietly. “Seeing and...” I had to swallow over the lump in my throat, “feeling how her body and her mind have matured in the time we've spent apart is just... exhilarating!” Temari blinked.
“Feeling? So the two of you...” My eyes shot open and I quickly shook my head.
“No no no! I just held her a couple times... in really romantic ways now that I think about it,” I murmured, almost to myself. Temari noticed the servers approaching and stood from the table.
“Well, while you think about that I'll go fetch our girls, who knows what kind of gossip they've been spreading in there...”
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-Ino-
“So there I was, rolling off the side of the cliff with no way of stopping myself because something had hit me in the head and I was kinda dizzy...” I was staring at the girl in total awe as she relayed the story of how she'd ended up on a date with Temari. “...and the next thing I know I'm falling through the air about to smash into the ground! And then she comes out of nowhere, gliding in on the wind, and snatches me right out of the air!”
“That's incredible!” I gasped, Tenten nodded excitedly.
“I know! And then she was all, “it's not everyday that a beautiful woman like you falls into my arms, we should spend the evening together so as not to waste such good fortune.”
“She actually said that?!”
“She did! From that moment on I was like putty in her hands... her surprisingly gentle hands...” Tenten said with a sigh of longing. “It's weird, you'd think a tough girl like her wouldn't have such soft hands but they feel like silk against my skin,” another sigh, this one a little sad. “Not like me, I'm not strong at all and I have such ugly hands from all my training with weapons,” the girl said quietly, tracing her fingertips across a few of the deeper scars that lined her palm.
“I... I know how you feel, I'm not strong either and my hands are all scarred from thorns and brambles while Sakura is the most powerful girl I know and her hands are flawless...” The two of us fell into a depressive silence for a few moments. “Sometimes I really hate how weak I am compared to everybody else from our group...” I bit my lip, I'd promised myself to avoid brooding about things, “but then I start to think that Sakura would protect me if I was ever in trouble and my heart practically sings!”
“That's so sweet... I'm sure she would too.” Tenten opened her mouth to continue but stopped herself and turned away with a blush.
“What is it, you can tell me. No need to be shy in the ladies room, it's like a rule or something,” I giggled, nudging the girl in the ribs.
“Don't you think strong women are just incredibly sexy?!” the girl blurted out, giggling nervously. I closed my eyes and took a deep breath.
“Girl, don't even get me started on that! I used to spy on Sakura training with Tsunade-sama...” I let out a low moan. “Let's just say I didn't have any trouble falling asleep on those nights!”
“That's so bad!” Tenten giggled.
“I know! But I couldn't help it! How about you? You fought Temari in the Chuunin Exams, didn't you?”
“Yeah... what about it?” the girl asked, fidgeting nervously.
“Well, were you soaking through your panties or what?” I asked teasingly only to stop cold at the look of sheer terror on the other girl's face.
“You saw! I thought I hid it so well!”
“I wasn't being...” I shook my head. “Don't worry hon, I'm sure nobody else noticed.” 'And I thought I had it bad!'
“I hope not, that'd be way too embarrassing! Oh crap, we should probably get back, our orders should be ready soon,” the girl said, checking her hair one last time before heading towards the door.
“Hey Tenten... I'm really glad we bumped into each other here, you and I are a lot alike but we've never really had the chance to get to know each other. Friends?” I offered, holding my arms out for a hug
“Definitely friends!” Tenten cheered, throwing her arms around me.
“Oh, you've got a loose thread,” I said, spotting the hanging strand over the girl's shoulder and reached down to tug at it. Not a second later the door swung open to admit Temari.
“Hey you two, the food is... what the hell is this?!” Temari shouted. I caught sight of our reflection and groaned inwardly, it looked like I was trying to get my hand up the hem of Tenten's dress.
“Umm... it's not what it looks like...” I managed, letting go of Tenten and cowering away from the imposing Sand kunoichi. 'Sakura-chan... save me!'
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Lost time...
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-Ino-
“You protected me...” I said quietly as Sakura cupped my cheek, the warm glow of healing chakra flowing into my skin to seal the tiny scratch.
“Why do you sound so surprised?” Sakura asked, taking a seat next to me on the bench.
“I'm worried...”
“You shouldn't be, Temari already agreed to take care of all of the damages and...” I stopped her with a giggle.
“Not that,” I said, leaning my head on Sakura's shoulder. “I'm just scared because you've made so many of my dreams come true today. I'm so terrified that I'm going to wake up at the flower shop and see that this was all just some wonderful daydream...” Sakura was quiet for some time, simply staring at the still waters of the lake.
“Open your mouth.”
“Okay, I'll... wait, what?” I sputtered as the request sank in. Sakura laughed.
“Just do it. Trust me.”
“Okay...” I murmured nervously, doing as she asked. Sakura reached into one of her pockets and pulled out a small bundle, took something from it and popped it into my waiting mouth. Surprised, I recoiled and almost spit it out before my eyes widened at the wonderful flavor and began to chew.
“I managed to wrap up my order during the confusion. There's no way I'm letting my date go hungry.”
“Oh, it's delicious!” I exclaimed after savoring the morsel for a few more moments. Sakura ate a piece herself and nodded her approval.
“It's too bad we're never welcome there again, this is some good stuff,” Sakura said, a bit sadly.
“It's the company that makes it taste so good,” I said, opening my mouth for another bite, making sure to brush my lips against Sakura's fingers when she placed it in. Sakura failed to disguise her gasp with a quick laugh.
“That mean I could buy you cheap stuff and you won't complain?” I pinched her and shot her a dirty look as I swallowed the bite. A stray thought passed through my mind and I couldn't help but grin.
“Only if I get to eat it off your nude body,” came my reply, making Sakura choke on the tuna roll she'd just swallowed.
“You're such a pervert Ino!” she shouted, pulling my hair lightly and earning herself another pinch. A gentle warmth settled over me as she let her hand fall around my shoulder and pulled me closer. “But you're my pervert...” she said quietly, resting her cheek against my hair. I let out a long, slow, sigh of contentment and settled into Sakura's embrace. The two of us were quiet for several minutes before a breeze disturbed the placid water and sent a shiver through my body. “Let's get you home, you're probably freezing in that paper thin dress.”
“But I want more cuddle time!” I whined, wrapping both arms around Sakura's waist and squeezing tight.
“How about we do both?” Sakura asked with a sneaky grin.
“What do you... eep!” I squeaked as Sakura scooped me up off the bench and started off down the trail toward the village. Grinning, I placed a gentle kiss on Sakura's cheek and lay my head on the now blushing girl's shoulder.
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“Sakura... I think we should talk,” I said to break the silence that had settled over the two of us upon arriving at my house. I took the pink haired girl's hand and lead her inside to the sitting room where yet another silence engulfed us. Chewing my bottom lip with nervous tension, I began pacing back and forth across the room. 'It's now or never, Ino...'
“Ino, I...”
“I love you Sakura!” I shouted, turning to face the girl with my hands clasped over my heart. “I know you might not feel the same way but I just have to say it in case this really is just a wonderful dream or if... if you don't want to be with me for whatever reason...” Sakura smiled and walked over to me, taking my hands into her own and pressing them to her chest.
“I can't say the words just yet Ino because I don't really understand all that I'm feeling. There's so many new, and in many ways, frightening emotions inside me that I can't even begin to make sense of them. I mean, just thinking about holding you in my arms makes my heart melt and...” a dark blush settled over her cheeks, “thinking about how incredible you look in that dress sets it on fire! I'm not sure how to deal with all of this just yet but I can tell you without a doubt in my mind that I want to experience more of it. I couldn't imagine anything making me happier than being at your side Ino-chan...”
“Oh Sakura!” I shouted, unable to contain the emotions that welled up within me I stepped forward to catch the pink haired girl's lips with my own. My pale blues watched as luminous greens widened with surprise and then slowly, gently, eased closed. Sakura released my hands and placed her own onto my hips and squeezed gently. I hummed low in my throat at the reassuring contact and leaned down further to deepen the kiss. A few moments of sheer bliss passed before the pink haired girl pulled away, her eyes half lidded.
“Ino... where did you learn how to kiss? I always expected my first kiss to be clumsy and awkward but that was... that was...” Sakura managed blearily.
“Promise you won't laugh?” I asked, blushing bright red, Sakura nodded numbly. “I practiced on a shadow clone... of you” I muttered quietly, expecting to girl to burst into laughter anyways. Instead I found Sakura merely staring blankly at me. “Sakura, are you okay? You're not mad that I stole your first.. mmph!” My fears were quickly laid to rest as the pink haired girl pulled me down into a second, more vigorous, kiss.
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-Sakura-
'What am I doing?!' I screamed within the confines of my mind as my heart thundered in my chest. That first kiss had ignited a fire in my belly the likes of which I'd never experienced before and had every fiber of my being burning for more of the radiant blonde. 'Could I have really wanted her this badly and not...' My thoughts ground to a halt as Ino pulled away, tugging lightly on my lower lip with her teeth as she did so before leaning down further and kissing her way down my jaw to my neck. A low moan escaped my lips and I found my hands trailing down the blonde's back to firmly grasp her rear.
“S-Sakura!” Ino squeaked in surprise as a grin spread from ear to ear. Glancing at something behind me, the blonde giggled and nudged me backwards onto the sofa, proceeding to mount my lap and grip my waist tightly with her thighs. Ino looked ready to redouble her efforts on my neck but paused as a glimmer of rational thought shown through the passion in her eyes. “Sakura... I've wanted you for so long... and I've been so lonely. If... if you want to stop you'd better tell me now because I don't think I'm going to be able to hold myself back if we keep going...” she panted, gazing at me with such longing in those half lidded blue orbs. I made to answer but it would go unspoken as a woman clearing her throat could be heard from across the room. As one, we turned to see the tall blonde form of Ino's mother in the doorway, tapping one foot and shaking her head in a disappointed fashion.
“Mom, oh my god!” Ino shrieked, burying her face into my neck.
“I'm very, very disappointed with you, young lady!” the woman shouted.
“I-It's not what it looks like Mrs. Yamanaka! I swear we...”
“Save it, Sakura, I know what I saw and it's downright shameful!” The woman's tone cowed me to the point that I couldn't even look her in the eye.
“Mom I'm so...”
“You're supposed to wait until at least the third date to give up the goods. It makes them think they need to work for it! Honestly girl, I thought I raised you better!”
“...sorry I don't know how things... say what?!” Ino squawked.
“Oh don't look so surprised, I was young and in love once too you know... only not with a girl... and never so much that we started going at it on the sitting room sofa but the rules stay the same,” the woman said, giggling behind her hand.
“I can't be hearing this! It's just so...” the woman continued as if she hadn't heard Ino's protests.
“Although I suppose the two of you do go way back so I guess that makes up for it. You were such touchy-feely girls too, always hugging and holding hands, it's a miracle you didn't reach this point sooner!” Ino whimpered and began shaking her head.
“This is so embarrassing...” Unfortunately, Mrs. Yamanaka had only begun.
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“She's right,” I said, slightly woozy from the blushing marathon the woman had unleashed upon the two of us before retiring to bed, “it really is amazing that we never got together until now... amazing and horrible. Just thinking about all that wasted time... all that pain I caused you...” I trailed off, reaching out to caress the blonde's cheek. Ino smiled and turned to place a gentle kiss against my palm, then another... then she was leaning past it to place a quick kiss on my lips before continuing further to brush her lips against my ear.
“Come to bed with me,” she whispered before pulling away to gaze into my eyes with such tender longing. I swallowed hard, feeling myself shiver from head to toe.
“Ino... I don't think we should... it's too early for that kind of...” Ino smiled and shook her head.
“Not like that Sakura, well, not yet anyway. It's just... we used to sleep together all the time and I want that feeling back. If you want to make up lost time then the best way would be to take me right back to where we left off. Please...” I searched deep in those pale blue eyes and couldn't find a trace of mischief. Blinking back tears, I stood and offered my hand to the blonde, pulling her to her feet and following her upstairs to the girl's room.
“Wow, this really takes me...” I started but Ino silenced me with a quick kiss and shook her head as she reached down to unbutton my pants and slide them down my legs. Shivering at the intimacy of the moment, I stepped out of them, wordlessly allowing Ino to unzip and remove my vest as well. There was something so gentle and loving about the blonde's demeanor that eased the butterflies dancing in my stomach and told me that no matter what happened I could trust her completely.
“Sakura?” Ino whispered as she turned her back to me. The request was passed without needing to be spoken and I stepped towards her. Reaching out, with hands steadier than I had expected, I slid the shoulder straps of Ino's dress down over her arms and eased the loosened material down her body, tickling the bare skin of her back with my breath. Ino turned and smiled at me after she stepped out the dress, covering her bare breasts with one arm as she did so. It was easily the most sensual thing I had ever laid eyes on and it completely took my breath away. It wasn't to last forever though as the girl turned back around to open the doors to her closet, slipping a long night shirt on to cover her body before returning and pulling one over my head as well.
“So beautiful...” I said quietly, Ino merely smiled and led me to the bed where we slipped under the covers and lay facing each other. “We used to do this all the time only...” I eased down a little to rest my cheek against Ino's chest, slipping my arm over the girl's waist as I did so, “it was more like this wasn't it?”
“Almost,” Ino giggled, slipping her arms around my neck and resting her cheek against my hair, yawning cutely once she was in position. “There we go... that's the sweet spot.” I breathed in the sweet flowery scent of the girl and smiled.
“I love the way you smell, Ino.” The blonde laughed.
“That's kinda creepy... but since it's you I'll take it as a deep and loving compliment.” The quiet we settled into was eventually broken by a small sniffle. “What's wrong?”
“Nothing... absolutely nothing,” I whispered. Ino placed a soft kiss on the top of my head.
“Goodnight my sweet.”
“Goodnight my pervert,” I answered, yawning deeply.
“I love you Sakura... now and always,” Ino whispered.
“I love you too, Ino... now... and...” my voice drifted off as I fell into the most peaceful sleep I'd had in years... Ino's tears falling unnoticed into my hair.