Ink/Ceremonies

(The adult content begins here)

Things were not going well. Dinner had gone nicely enough, Shibi and Tsume being civil and making small talk, but once they started making plans, all hell broke loose. Of all things, they were arguing about where to hold the wedding. Not nicely, either. Yelling and thrown objects could be heard down the street. Tsume looked ready to jump onto Shibi and start slugging him and Shibi looked like he wanted to unleash his insects on Tsume. They were interrupted by Shino clearing his throat.

“Might I make a suggestion?” At the adult’s nods, he continued. “Why don’t we hold the wedding ceremony here and the reception at our compound?” Stunned silence reigned until Shibi spoke quietly.

“I hadn’t thought of that. It’s alright with me if it’s alright with Tsume.”

“I don’t have a problem with it. Thank you, Shino. Now why don’t you boys go for a walk while we work out the minor details?” Kiba could take a hint. He grabbed Shino’s wrist and waved at the parents, dragging Shino out the door after him.

Kiba led the way back through the Inuzuka grounds to the woods conveniently located near the kennels. They walked for a while until they came to a clearing with soft grass and filtered sunlight. Shino kicked off his shoes and stretched out on the grass, looking up at the leaves. Kiba, being Kiba, took off his shoes and plopped himself down on Shino, belly down, chin on his chest. Shino looked down at him and was tempted to lick his nose. Kiba beat him to it and licked his cheek.

“How come our folks couldn’t figure that out on their own? Why’d you have to suggest it?

“Because sometimes adults can’t look at things from more than one angle; they need help to come to a fair decision.”

“I hope we never fight like that. Do you think Kakashi and Iruka fight like that?”

I don’t think we will ever have a reason to fight like that. And I don’t know. It’s possible.” Shino’s brow furrowed in thought. He was trying to think of how life would be when he and Kiba were married and living in their own home. He was distracted by Kiba poking him in the side. He looked down to see what he wanted to have a pair of lips claim his own. He was shocked and resisted at first, but then he realized it was Kiba and responded. It was longer than their first kiss, and he was pleasantly surprised when Kiba’s tongue found his own. For a while they were content to just be, kissing under the trees. They came up for air and for a minute or two just lay there breathing.

“What was that?” Kiba shot up and raced into the woods, leaving Shino a bit confused. Akamaru was at Hana’s kennel for some sort of treatment so it couldn’t have been him. A rustle of leaves at the edge of the clearing alerted him to a presence. Before he could even get up the branches were pushed aside to reveal Sakura and Ino, out for a walk apparently.

“See, Ino, I told you someone was here!”

“Did I ever disagree?”

“HI Shino!” they both yelled at once. Ino had had a crush on him since they were 15 and Sakura had developed one around the same time. He had a bad feeling as they both came over and sat on either side of him. His bad feeling worsened as they both edged closer and asked questions in seemingly innocent voices.

“So, Shino, why are you all alone in the woods?” Sakura.

“Are you waiting for a girl?” Ino. Before Shino could even begin to say anything, he was propelled out of the girls’ grasps by a white and brown blur.

“MINE! Stay off him!” The blur was Kiba.

“Very funny Kiba. Shino’s not gay.” Ino stepped forward looking pissed.

“Tell them Shino honey. Tell them how we’re getting married.” Kiba could pour on the sweetness when he wanted to.

“Kiba, stop making stuff up.” Sakura had stepped up beside Ino, looking equally pissed.

“He’s not making stuff up. We are to be married within the week.”

“Ok, guys this stopped being funny about 3 sentences ago. Kiba, stop telling lies, Shino, stop humoring him.” Ino was pushing her luck. Shino gave up on words and decided to let his actions speak. He whirled around and pushed Kiba back against the tree and kissed him hard. Teeth clashed and tongues battled and a grope or two was thrown in for good measure. Shino parted from Kiba with one last light kiss and turned around to glare at the two girls.

“Are you still going to say we are lying? If you need further proof, go to Kiba’s house. My father is there making arrangements with Kiba’s mother. You will not be invited to the wedding. Now leave us alone!” One look at Shino’s face was enough to make the two turn around and run out of the clearing. “That was kind of fun”

“Yeah, it was. It’s getting dark, though. Let’s go see what’s been decided.”

“Alright.” And with that, Shino and Kiba joined hands and walked out of the woods to Kiba’s house. Tsume and Shibi were sitting in the kitchen talking over coffee. They both looked over and smiled as the boys walked in the door.

“Glad to see ya had fun. You’ve got leaves in your hair, Shino.” Tsume grinned and Shino colored and removed the leaves.

“We have decided on everything but the guest list. Once you both tell us your friend’s names to invite, all will be complete.” Shibi looked glad to be done.

“Kiba, I saw two girls running very fast out of the woods. Was there a problem?”

“No, ma, everything’s fine.” Kiba pulled out a chair for Shino then one for himself. They sat down and the rest of the evening was spent going over the guest list. Shino and Shibi left after everything was decided and Tsume picked on Shino about the leaves again.

LINE BREAK!

The next morning Shino crept downstairs hoping to be out before his father came home, but Shibi was sitting at the kitchen table waiting for him.

“Sit down, son. We must talk.” There was no arguing with that look. Shino poured a glass of orange juice and some cereal and sat across from his father.

“Yes, father?”

“I am concerned, son. Why did you not tell me you were attracted to other males?”

“I was concerned that you might kick me out.”

“Why would you think that?”

“Because when Neji told his family he was gay, they kicked him out and he had to stay with Lee and his family.” Shino remembered Neji telling him about it over ramen and wishing he could help.

“Why exactly did you think I would react like Hiashi Hyuga?”

“I’m sorry father. I was afraid.”

“Well, next time you think you can’t tell me something, think and hopefully you will tell me.” Shibi smiled a small smile as he sipped his coffee.

“Yes sir.”

“One last thing; this Inuzuka ritual…”

“Kiba has agreed to go through our ritual so I will go through theirs.”

“I have arranged for a screen of sorts so that your tattoos will remain hidden.”

“Thank you, father.”

You’re welcome. Now go do whatever it is you were sneaking off to do.” Shibi smiled as his son bowed to him and ran out the door after placing his dishes in the sink. He had been young and in love once. He was willing to bet Shino was going to meet Kiba. The Inuzuka made Shino happy, and the rest didn’t matter to him.

But Shibi was mistaken. Shino headed to the memorial stone. He knelt before the stone and found his mother’s name. He quietly told her all that had been going on. Before long Kakashi showed up and began silently talking to his departed team. They knelt in comfortable silence for a while. Kakashi waited until he was sure Shino was done before clearing his throat and speaking to the boy.

“I saw Sakura before I came here.”

“What did she tell you?” Shino was wondering how many people knew about he and Kiba, and how much truth they had been told.

“Not much, just that you went a little crazy and started making out with Kiba in front of them, no big deal.”

“To you maybe. As an Aburame, I must hold my temper in check.”

“Did you ever consider taking Kiba’s name? Being Shino Inuzuka?”

“I hadn’t even thought about that part yet.”

“Well, you know, after you are married to someone for any period of time they start to rub off on you, and vice versa. As an Inuzuka, you could allow yourself to feel, and react to situations. If Kiba took your name, even though he is an Inuzuka, he would be expected to learn to hold his feelings and reactions in check. Then he wouldn’t be Kiba, he wouldn’t be the boy on your team that you fell in love with. The Inuzuka don’t hold their clan members to act a certain way. You could stay exactly the way you are and they wouldn’t be ashamed. Think on it.” With that bit of wisdom, Kakashi made some hand signs and disappeared in a cloud of smoke. Shino thought for a long time, slowly walking through the streets of Konoha. Kakashi was right. What did it matter which name he had? All he cared about was that he was marrying Kiba. Nodding to himself, he set out to find said dog nin. It didn’t take long, as Kiba was looking for him as well. Shino grabbed him and dragged him off to the woods, where he greeted him properly (read: kissed him silly) before speaking.

“I will take your name.”

“Really?”

“Yes.” With that one word, Kiba’s heart soared. He had come to find Shino to talk about that very subject. Iruka had shown up at the training grounds and explained everything that would be expected of him if he took the Aburame name. For Shino, he would do anything, even become introverted and silent. Hell, he would even wear the sunglasses. But he was relieved he didn’t have to. He spotted a small pond and began nudging Shino over to it.

“Kiba, you know I can’t.”

“Hot springs?”

“I’ll race you”

LINE BREAK!

It was a tie. They both arrived laughing and panting at the desk at the springs where Shino requested his private area. They went back and Shino explained how his clan owned this particular spring so there was always a private ‘area’ kept open for them. Shino led the way to the same one they had been in a few days ago. Kiba thought how much things could change in a few days. Shino thought how when they were married he would bring Kiba here and molest him. (A/N Pervert Shino!) They both stripped down slowly, Shino blushing a bit but allowing Kiba to look him over as though he was a steak. They eased in together and settled in side by side, Kiba resting his head on Shino’s damp chest. They sat in silence for awhile before Kiba splashed Shino, Shino immediately retaliated and soon a full-blown splash-fest was going on. It ended with Shino straddling Kiba, holding his hands down.

“Do I have to sic my bugs on you?”

“Do I have to poke you?”

“What? I have your fingers, how on earth can you-Oh!” Was Shino’s startled exclamation as Kiba’s arousal was poked against his thigh.

“Don’t act so innocent. Yours is poking me in the navel.” Kiba purred up at him.

“You know we can’t do … that.”

“Who said anything about that? Not me.”

“Then how shall we alleviate the problems?”

“Give me my hands.” Shino released Kiba’s hands and allowed him to grab his hips and re-position him so their penises were rubbing together. He then bucked his hips and grinned as Shino moaned above him. He pulled Shino down for a kiss and continued moving his hips. It didn’t take long before they reached their peak together. Kiba bit down on Shino’s shoulder while Shino let out a gasp that sounded a lot like his name. They held each other close and even dozed off a little in the warm water. When they woke up it was about lunch time. They dried off and re-dressed.

“How about ramen for lunch?” Kiba suggested as he hadn’t had ramen for awhile.

“Sounds like a plan. Let’s go.” With that the two boys made their way to downtown Konoha.

LINE BREAK!

At the ramen shop they were relatively unbothered as they sat in a booth in the back of the shop. Shino rubbed his shoulder and was mildly surprised that it hurt. He looked and could count teeth marks on the bite Kiba had so nicely given him.

“Next time bite where it won’t be so sore.”

“Sorry. It was all I had available at the time. Besides, if I howled out your name, we would have gotten kicked out.” Shino blushed nicely at the last part. Their ramen came and they spent the rest of the meal in companionable silence enjoying their ramen and holding hands over the table.