Choose your own Naruto Adventure- Go to P459
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So, like you and Shino had agreed, the two of you start to 'officially' date.
You and Shino get along well with each other and admittedly it doesn't seem like your relationship has really changed since you still do what you were doing before you decided to call it 'dating'.
That is until you finally get to see his face without the obstacle of those glasses, his high collar and hood.
Your first kiss is by no means 'special' by the standards of romance novelists and film directors alike, just a simple tender little peck that lasted no longer than a moment...but it was special to you...
As time goes by, your knowledge on future events eventually runs dry and you tell Tsunade as much, but never to despair. You had after all performed a great service to the village and you are given permission to stay.
With the continued training sessions you receive from Shino and the encouragement of the various friends you had made amongst the ninja...you are finally able to call yourself a bonafide kunoichi. And by the time two years roll by, you have attained the rank of Chuunin as well as permission to teach at the academy.
You sigh in frustration at the end of another typical day, you had just gotten through a particularly nerve-crushing lesson (it seemed like all the annoying ones had found their way into your class...oh, but you are a patient teacher and you love your students). You hurry to pack up your things and leave, eager to get out and relax. No sooner had you left the building when a familiar little bug flies down to sit on your nose.
You smile, "Alright...show me where he is..."
The bug takes off into a nearby tree and you follow.
"Were you waiting for me?" You ask.
Shino wordlessly descends from the tree.
"I haven't seen you in a week and you can't even say anything?" You tilt your head and sigh.
"I was on a mission." He simply responds.
"Well, I missed you." You smile and go to hug him.
He may not have said much but he certainly responds by wrapping his arms around you.
"How was your day?" He inquires politely.
You groan, "Honestly...all the annoying ones find their way into my classroom."
"Is that so?"
You smile, "Don't get me wrong...I love those kids...even the irritating little knuckleheads...they can be a pain but at least they keep things interesting."
"That's good to hear." You note the approval in his voice.
"Walk me home?"
"Of course."
Shino always walks you home when he goes to meet you after work.
You arrive at your apartment
"Do you want to come in for a bit? I haven't seen you in a while and I want to catch up." You drag him in without even waiting for his answer.
You make yourselves comfortable on the couch and you tell Shino a little bit about your teaching experiences.
"Shino?"
"Yes, Kimiko?"
"I love you."
"...I love you too."
"I was going to say something else."
"...Did you get into trouble?"
"No!" You respond indignantly...just because you had started with an 'I love you' the last few times you messed up on something is no reason to assume you had done something wrong this time. "I was going to ask you if you knew what day it is tomorrow."
"Yes, if I recall correctly...your birthday."
"Yep."
"..."
"And?"
"And what?"
"Don't you have anything special planned?"
"Perhaps."
"I have a present for you." You smile.
"Shouldn't you be the one to receive gifts?"
You unzip his jacket and kiss him in response and slowly start to unbutton your shirt but Shino stops you.
"Kimiko, what are you doing?"
"Making you happy."
"...And what is that supposed to mean?"
"What, doesn't sex make guys happy?"
"..." Shino clears his throat. "Don't you think we should wait?"
"Well, if you want to." You sigh and sit dejectedly at the other end of the couch.
Shino sighs and removes his glasses, "Don't misunderstand me Kimiko..." He moves to envelop you in a warm embrace. "I would...very much like to make love to you...but we should plan it first...to make certain that we are absolutely ready..."
"Okay..." You smile and give him a kiss.
You continue teaching at the academy whilst dating Shino and on one night, you sit Shino down and tell him the truth about where you had come from...admittedly he has a hard time believing you at first...until you get both Naruto and Tsunade to back up your claims.
He comes to terms with it fairly quickly much to your surprise.
Eventually you and Shino move in together...and you can truly say that you are happy.
Elsewhere
In a hospital room.
An older woman sits by a young woman's side.
Two nurses watch her.
"It's so sad..." One of them says. "Her daughter has been in a coma for more than three years now...
The woman turns to look at them, "I...don't feel as bad about it as some of you might think..."
The nurses hastily apologize.
"She's been smiling a lot lately." The woman continues smiling tenderly at the young woman in the bed. "So...at the very least...I am glad that wherever she is...she's found happiness..."
Ending: 6
(A/N: I confess, Shino was a challenge. But, after sitting myself down and writing about him...I gotta admit, I have warmed up to him a little more. I hope you enjoyed reading it. I was going to include more choices but then I'd have even more work on my hands and I have to draw the line somewhere. Thank you for reading.)
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