Choose your own Naruto Adventure- Go to P460
From Create Your Own Story
You and Shino continue to train and spend time with each other.
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 are good friends with Shino...you could call him your best friend...but perhaps you should have said something when you had the chance as it seems your good friend is interested in someone...and that someone unfortunately isn't you.
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.
"I see..."
"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.
"So...what brings you here exactly?" You ask. "You didn't come all the way over just to ask about my day, did you?"
"Kimiko..." Shino starts.
"Yes?"
"You are a good friend to me...and I value your opinion."
"Oh....Thanks, I think you're a good friend and value your opinion too."
"I need a female's perspective...and Hinata just does not seem to be the right person to ask..." Shino explains.
"Perspective on what?"
"I...I told you that I was interested in someone."
"Yeah."
"I would like your advice on the matter."
"Have you told her that you like her?"
"That is the matter I need advice on."
You sigh. "Geeze, Shino for someone as smart as you, you sure can be a bit dense...the best route is the direct route. Go and tell her how you feel."
"...Truly?"
"Well...if someone liked you, wouldn't you prefer it if they walked up and told you? I mean, how else would you let her know?"
"...You are right." Shino straightens his glasses...and for a few moments you allow yourself to hope that maybe just maybe...he could have been referring to you.
"Thank you, for the advice Kimiko...I will go talk to her now." And with that he turns and walks away.
"You're welcome..." You whisper.
You should have taken your own advice when you had the chance.
Yes, you are upset...and spend a solid two weeks crying in your apartment (after work), when you learn that Shino is dating a girl you had never met or heard of before.
As hard as it is to let go of the love you had harbored for him for all those years...you're a big girl and you know you can't hang on forever and will have to move on with your life.
You eventually start dating one of your co-workers. The relationship doesn't last long, but it's enough to get Shino out of your system. You still hang out with him every now and then...he even introduces you to his girlfriend and you find yourself getting along with her...it hurt a little at first...but you forget about the heartache the minute she introduces you to her older brother...
Needless to say, you don't make the same mistake twice.
You start dating a month later and once the relationship hits the 'serious' stage...you sit your boyfriend (and a selection of some of your other friends) down to tell them the truth about you...and where you had come from.
Admittedly they think you're crazy at first...until you get Naruto to back up your claims...and eventually Tsunade when Naruto makes things worse.
You and your boyfriend get into an argument and break up shortly afterwards...but you make up and get back together a week later.
You now live together and while it is by no means the 'ideal' life...it is one that you find yourself content with.
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 You really thought Shino would make the first move? I just don't see that happening. And be so glad I did not bring out those damn butterfly or firefly cliches...seriously...Thank for reading)
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