Gaahina chan: this is the last chapter. I'm warning you, it contains lemon. And the 2nd warning, is that my lemons aren't so good, but I'll try. Please enjoy.

Disclaimer: I do not own Naruto.

Nothing to glare at

Chapter 4

By Gaahina chan

Huh? Where am I? Why is everything so black?

…

"Ino! Are you awake?" Neji shook Ino gently. Ino opened her eyes only to meet his pale eyes. She stared at them for awhile. They held worry and relief at the same time. She heard him escaped a sigh. When she was about to stand up, Neji pushed her onto his arms.

"I was worried" he whispered in her ear, not letting go.

"Neji…" she breathed out and then she returned the embrace. They were like that for some minutes until Ino pushed him apart.

"I thought I would die…"

"I would never let you die Ino…" he said caressing her cheek. She blushed and looked at him confusingly. He was smiling and slowly he pushed her head down on his lap. She stared at him weirdly. He was acting strange, so different from the unexpressive Neji.

"Why are you doing this?"

"When you were falling down, I thought that I would lose you. I felt everything crash down. That's when I knew that I… have feelings for you" he said leaning down.

Ino gasped as she felt his lips over hers. He gently pushed her head up in a more comfortable position. Ino slowly responded to the gentle kiss, pushing his head down. When she parted her lips, Neji used his tongue to explore her hot mouth. He savored every inch of it, fighting with Ino's tongue. As the kiss got more passionate, Neji's free hand explored her thigh and then…

Blackness.

Where am I? What happened? Is this the end or a dream?

She closed her eyes, wishing everything would end.

-o-

"She opened her eyes"

Ino heard voices. She looked around only to see a white room. When she saw the doctors, she knew that she was in the hospital. Ino stretched her back and wiped her eyes. She was confused. What was that about? What happened? It was all a dream? Then the first thing she heard shocked her…

"You were trapped in your mind. Something happened that your head was hurt and you were in a comma"

Ino's eyes widened… She touched her heart and it was pounding furiously…

I…I was thinking that? It was all in my mind? Then… that means… that I… love Neji?

-o-

Neji walked in a fast pace outside Ino's room. The only thing he knew was that she was in a comma. He was hell worried about her. He didn't know why she did that. He knew that she was aware that if that hit connected with her she was going to die. Then why?! His mind screamed furiously until a doctor stepped out. He glared at him. He wasn't in a very good mood.

"Hyuuga san. She's safe. She's conscious now" Neji let go a sigh of relief. He was glad.

"Can I see her?"

"Yes"

Neji entered the room and saw Ino with her eyes half opened. She had bandages covering her forehead. He narrowed his eyes as she looked away.

"How are you?" he asked sitting in the chair beside her bed.

"I'm fine. They say I can leave in a few hours" she closed her eyes.

When he was about to speak, Ino cut him.

"I don't want to speak now Neji" she said her voice a little cracking.

Neji didn't know what to do. He looked at her and then at her trembling hands. When he was about to held one, a desperate Sakura entered the room.

"Ino chan! Are you okay? She asked catching her breath.

"I'm fine forehead girl. Worry about yourself" Ino smiled at Sakura, who smiled to her in relief.

Neji looked at Ino.

Why didn't she smile at me?

"Ino… I have to go. I hope you recover completely" Neji said as he walked away, leaving the two kunoichis. Ino looked at his back and then to Sakura.

"What's happening between you two?" Sakura asked seriously, noting the sad face Ino made.

"Nothing…he's just a friend" she sighed.

-o-

Ino walked outside the hospital. She looked at the sky. It was a grey one, with many clouds. She knew that it will rain so she decided to stay outside. She loved the rain. It felt as if it cleaned her soul. Ino headed to the training grounds. She ran and then she stopped at the riverbed. She found a nice post to kick and she started to punch it. She felt all the anger, sadness and pain go away. She was glad that Neji was worried about her, but then again…

He has a girlfriend…

She punched harder the post and then her knuckles started to get bruised. She gritted her teeth and tears started to flow freely. That's when it happened. Neji appeared behind her, taking both her hands.

The rain started to flow down. They both looked at each other, never leaving their eyes.

"Why did you do that?"

"Isn't it obvious?"

He clenched his fist at the answer. She wanted to die?! Why?!

"Why would you want to die?" he said trying to reach her arm but she stepped back. His eyes widened a bit and then he repeated himself.

"Because nobody needs me here! Everyone is so happy. I miss my father. I wanted to be with him" she glared at him. More tears falling down.

His anger started to flow. He gritted his teeth and then he stepped closer, grabbing her shoulders. "Do you hear yourself?! What would you know?! You said you'll be my friend!! I'm also your friend!. I care about you! I need you!!" he screamed painfully. Ino's eyes widened a bit and then her eyes expressed anger. "You don't need me! You need Tenten!" she said freeing herself from his grip. Neji held her wrist. When he was about to yell, he looked at her eyes. She was crying uncontrollably, emotions visibly expressed on her beautiful blue eyes. His eyes widened and then it came to him…

Now you know…

"Ino…I"

She ran away from him. The rain started to pour and now her feelings were with him. She ran and ran, the tears never stopping, the emotions so painful… never leaving her lonely heart.

Neji stared at the blank space in front of him. The rain soaking his clothes.

Ino you…

-o-

Neji sat on a wet bench. He stared at nothingness. How he wished that Ino was with him. He never forgot that the rain was something that they loved. He wanted to be with her, but now the rain was his only company, until someone appeared. He knew who it was. The scent and appearance perfectly matched. He didn't look at the person. The woman sat beside him. She putted a hand on his shoulder, but he didn't make any movement. His eyes only saw the damp floor.

The woman didn't say anything. She knew that he didn't want to speak. Now he just wanted to think. The woman looked at him worriedly. His eyes were blank, not cold… just plain numbness.

After some minutes, the woman finally spoke.

"Sakura told me about it. She and Ino talked about the matter and it seems that both of you are perfect for each other." She paused and then she continued "She only needed to be stuck with you one week to do what I didn't in almost 5 years" she looked at him. His eyes didn't change a bit.

"Neji…if you really want to be with her, please go. She needs you more than I do, I can move on" Tenten finally said tears rolling down her rosy cheeks.

He looked at her, his eyes catching every bit of her emotions. He turned around and stood up.

"Not surprising for my best friend" he said as he smiled at her, wiping her tears. She smiled at him, and then she embraced him. He returned the gesture and whispered something in her ear.

In a few seconds, Neji was nowhere to be seen. Tenten stayed in the downpour, sobbing. But deep in her heart, she knew that everything would be fine.

-o-

Ino looked at the window in her room. It was a beautiful evening, except for the fact that she felt lonely. She wished Neji was there for her.

She went downstairs for some bandages. As she was about to bandage her hands, a knock was heard. She nervously walked to the door. She opened it nervously only to see a wet Neji.

"Can I come in?" he asked looking at her lonely eyes.

She nodded and stepped back. She walked to the couch and started bandaging her fist, but was having trouble with it.

"Let me help you" he sat beside her and started bandaging her pale hands. Silence invaded the room. The only think that was heard were a few thunder outside. As if a white lace was holding her, Ino started to tremble at the gentle touch. She loved Neji so much. So much that she didn't' had any idea of it. She then looked at him. He was so caring, so beautiful, and so…unreachable for her. At this point, Ino started to shake, the cold and the sadness taking over her. Neji looked at her and he knew that Ino was thinking about bad things, bad memories or a bad future…He took the chance to talk. He didn't want to see her like that.

"I meant everything I said Ino. I do need you" he finished the bandage and stood up. He examined her eyes. They held pain, loneliness and a little hope. He then reached for her, taking her in his arms. She didn't responded, her muscles didn't move. She was so shocked at the moment that the only thing she could do was breathe He caressed her hair caringly. His breath on her neck was so unbelievable, her emotions arousing, her heart pounding furiously. As if she was afraid of him feeling her heart, she putted her hands on her chest and closed her eyes, hiding her face in the nape of his neck. His hand moved to her back, never stopping his caresses. He then began to speak…

"Ino… I, ever since I know you, I feel different. I feel comfortable around you. I even tried to get closer to you, but you'll always have doubts and fears. What I'm trying to tell you is that… I will take care of you, no matter what happens, I'll never leave you alone…because..

He then cupped her face with his hands. He looked at her eyes, they were so hopeful, so pleading. He lowered his head and as he did it, he closed his eyes. They reached for each other's lips. Ino felt all of her worries flying away. They kissed each other over and over again, their lips meting every time in a desperate and needful attempt to explore everything in their hearts. Between kisses, Neji whispered all of his feelings, never losing contact.

I love you…

I need you…

You are everything…

His hand went to her back and then to her waist, caressing her curvy body. Ino's hands wandered in his chest, hair and neck. She wanted so badly to never let go, but then a guilty feeling came to her. She pushed him away, gasping for breath.

"Neji… what about Tenten..?" she said looking at him. His eyes were still closed, enjoying the sensation. He then looked at her and smiled. He putted his hands around her waist.

"She…broke up with me. She knew about my feelings" he looked at her, her eyes shinning, her bright smile directed to him and only him. He felt his heart float and then he reached for her lips but was stopped.

"You're soaked… maybe its better if you take off your clothes" she looked at the floor, blushing furiously. He then realized what Ino was implying.

"Do you..?" he started but then he embraced her, reassuring her that everything would be fine. She nodded and then he took him to her bedroom.

As they entered her room, Ino turned to him. She looked at his eyes. They were so deep and beautiful. She could stare at them for all life, never losing contact.

"You sure about this?" he caressed her cheek and then he putted it behind her neck. She nodded and he pushed her into him, kissing her passionately. Their lips connected in a feverish kiss and she parted her lips for him. He untied the buttons of her blouse, careful for not to hurt her. She gasped when her blouse felt down but then she embraced him and she felt protected. She removed his shirt and started touching his chest and abdomen. He was rough and soft at the same time, the perfect man for her.

I'll protect you….

He descended his lips and started sucking gently on her neck. Neji untied her ponytail and then he let his hands wandered in her silky hair. As he pushed her closer to him, he felt her bare chest touching his own. He felt a rush of heat invading his body, consuming his emotions. Ino then let his hair loose and she descended her hands to his pants. He then lowered her skirt and grabbed her buttocks.

I'll be always with you…

He kissed her shoulder erotically, enticing her for more. Ino gasped and then she lowered his pants. He carefully removed her bra revealing a pair of beautiful breasts. Neji pushed her into the wall, closing the distance between them. As he swirled his tongue on her pinkish nipple, she moaned loudly and screamed his name. Neji massaged one of her breasts with his soft hands, squeezing it slightly. His other hand traveled to her thigh, lifting it up until she felt his growing member.

Ino grabbed his member shyly. She then rubbed it and Neji moaned loudly. He then took her by the waist and putted her on the bed. He let himself lay on top of her. He looked at her blue eyes. They expressed so much love and passion, and that was what she felt for him. He felt his heart fluttered and he kissed her. As Ino continued her ministrations, she swallowed Neji's moans with her kisses. Neji grabbed her hand and intertwined his fingers with hers.

I'll always love you…

Neji looked at her, her face pure of love and pleasure. She was so beautiful to him, not only in the outside, but in the inside too. She was a perfect, mature woman, caring and loving. He loved her so much that it was hard to contain his feelings. Ino stared at his eyes, she nodded to he and then he positioned himself.

As he entered her, she grabbed him by the neck, closing her eyes. He looked at her and she blushed furiously. This time, Neji entered her with more passion, making her moan loudly but she nodded for him to continue. He made many thrusts and Ino arched herself making him yell in ecstasy. They felt all the love and need explode inside themselves. Everything went naturally, and as they screamed their names, they knew that everything they needed, was each other.

I love you

I love you

I love you…

-o-

Gaahina chan: oh my god…sniff… sorry for any mistakes you saw. Please review TT