Ink/Ceremonies

After lunch, Kiba and Shino headed back to Kiba’s house, where Tsume was waiting for them, with invitations printed up for their friends and relatives.

“I know you guys would rather be doing other things, but these need to be delivered today, ok?”

“Yes, Ma”

“Yes, Mrs. Inuzuka”

So they set about delivering invitations. The relatives’ were delivered rather quickly, but their friends’ took a little longer. Choji was at a tea house with Shikamaru, the former reading a book and the latter playing a game of sorts. They both expressed their congratulations and returned to their activities. Kiba and Shino walked down the street and Kiba nudged Shino to whisper to him.

“Do you think there’s somethin’ going on with those two?”

“Well, it is possible. But you know them. Choji is shy and Shikamaru doesn’t like to announce his personal business. They wouldn’t tell anyone but their parents, if they even told anyone at all.”

“Yeah I guess you’re right.” Kiba grabbed Shino’s hand and grinned over at him. Naruto and Sasuke were with Neji and Lee in the forest, swimming in a stream. How Shino envied them, being able to just take off their clothes and jump in the water. Wait- envy? Shino didn’t envy. It wasn’t the way if the Aburame. Maybe Kiba was rubbing off on him… Is Naruto naked? They’re all naked! Shino barely had time to register the thought before Naruto climbed out of the water, dripping and unashamed, and waved at them.

“HI, GUYS! WANNA COME SWIM WITH US?”

“Dobe, you don’t need to shout. They’re right there. And get your naked ass back in this water or no sex for a week.” Sasuke was very possessive of his boyfriend. Naruto just kind of looked at him and blinked causing him to sigh and drag him back into the water using his ankle. Kiba giggled at the sight of THE Sasuke Uchiha dragging a soaking wet, naked, aroused, Naruto into a stream. Shino poked him and he stopped.

“We have come with invitations for you all.” Lee turned around and asked.

“Invitations for what? A party?” Kiba made a face at Lee.

“No, stupid. We’re getting married!” Shino smacked Kiba in the back of the head for calling Lee ‘stupid’ and the four boys all stopped splashing and looked at Shino and Kiba in disbelief.

“Not you guys too! We had to go through this with Sakura and Ino yesterday!” Kiba was getting just a little annoyed with everyone saying Shino wasn’t gay. Neji cleared his throat and when he had the attention of all involved he spoke.

“You, Kiba, are an Inuzuka. You are loud, impulsive, and you often speak without thinking. Shino, on the other hand, is an Aburame. He is quiet, thinks things through, and thinks before speaking. One would not assume you two are compatible.” Neji glanced at Lee. “Then again, stranger things have happened. Congratulations.”

“May the springtime of youth be everlasting in your love!” Lee was tearing up and doing a Gai-like good guy pose. Which was disturbing considering he was nude. And apparently happy to see Neji. Shino shuddered.

“Well, thanks guys, we’ll leave these here for ya, bye!” Kiba blurted out and dragged Shino away as quickly as he could. They spent a few minutes recovering from the trauma and then finished delivering invitations. It didn’t take long since the only people left were Tenten and Hinata, who weren't home. They left them in their mailboxes.

“Want to come to my house for supper, Kiba?”

“Sure, that sounds fun.” So they headed off in the direction of Shino’s house. When they got there they were surprised to find Tsume helping Shibi cook.

“Ma?”

“Hi Kiba, hi, Shino. Shibi here invited us over for supper today since we had them over yesterday. But since you’re here I don’t have to send Shino looking for you. Go wash up, food is almost ready.”

“Yes, ma’am.”

“Ok, Ma.” The boys went to the bathroom in the back of the house and cleaned up. When they came back out, Shino glaring at Kiba for attempting to molest him with both of their parents not far away, the table had been set and Tsume and Shibi seated. They said a short prayer and began to eat.

“So, boys, what have you been up to?” Tsume asked with a playful glint in her eyes.

“We delivered the invitations like you asked and then came here.”

“Ma, why are you wearing a man’s shirt?”

“Because I was working outside and got my regular shirt dirty, so I just put this one on to be comfortable and then Mr. Aburame called me and I came over, not thinking about my shirt.”

“Oh” The rest of supper went by uneventfully and after the dishes were done and put away, Tsume’s pager went off.

“Emergency at the kennel gotta go!” She managed before shooting out the door. Shino and his dad looked at Kiba questioningly.

“Sometimes Hana can’t handle the kennel by herself so she calls Ma to help her.”

“Fair enough. Shino, why don’t you show Kiba around a little? You two can talk and I can have some quiet.” Shino nodded and bowed to his father, Kiba waved at him as they walked out the door.

“No adults! Now what?”

“Well, we have a couple of hours until it gets dark. What would you like to do?” Kiba looked at him hopefully. “Not that.” Kiba frowned.

“Well, I’ve heard that you guys have amazing flower gardens.”

“Yes we do.”

“Can I see them?”

“I don’t see the harm. This way.” Shino led Kiba back through the Aburame complex past houses and yards into a forest. They walked through the forest for a few minutes until they stepped into a large clearing. “Remove your shoes please.” They took off their shoes and walked forward through a jutsu and into the most amazing flower garden Kiba had ever seen or smelled. The colors were like another world. Kiba just stood there with his mouth agape. Shino poked him.

“I have a special flower I want to show you.” Shino took Kiba’s hand and led him down a row across a couple columns and down another row. He stopped at a group of white flowers, seemingly ordinary among so many colorful ones. These flowers are very special. Give me your hand and trust me.” Kiba let Shino take his hand and prick the first finger, then his own first finger. Shino squeezed a drop of blood from both fingers into the center of a flower. “Now watch.” They both watched as the flower began to turn colors. A rich vibrant blue and a pure bold red bloomed from the two blood spots and twisted on the petals. They curled together in beautiful patterns but didn’t mix. After a few minutes it stopped and in the center of one of the petals was two merging hearts, one read and one blue, outlined in pure white, the only white on the flower. The rest was a beautiful mix of the red and blue.

“Shino, it’s beautiful!”

“Yes it is. It’s our flower and it will bloom more next year and all the years following it. All of them will look exactly like this.”

“That’s amazing, Shino. Thank you.”

“You’re welcome. These flowers serve another purpose. They can act as an aphrodisiac for the couple whose blood has been placed in them.” Shino gave Kiba a suggestive look and waggled his eyebrows. Oh, yes, Kiba was rubbing off on him.

“Tease!” Kiba growled at Shino and made an attempt to grab him. Shino dodged and began running up the rows out of the flowers. Kiba blinked for a second then gave chase, laughing. The boys ran out of he flowers and out of the jutsu. Shino led him to a smaller clearing without a jutsu or flowers. Kiba put on speed and tackled Shino, landing nicely straddling his stomach. They were both out of breath and laughing, totally content to be in each other’s company. To think, that this would have never happened if Kiba hadn’t been ‘Shino-stalking’. Kiba flopped over to lie beside Shino on the grass. It was nice and soft, no rocks or needles. Kiba shifted to be on his side and Shino did the same. Kiba was trying to figure out if Shino would slap him for kissing him when a soft pair of lips found his own. It was a nice surprise. The kiss was gentle and sweet at first but Shino deepened it, dominated it. He pushed Kiba over and crawled on top of him, straddling his hips. Kiba was enjoying himself when his hand wandered to Shino’s ass and squeezed. Shino didn’t stop him, so he left his hand where it was. Shino’s hands began to wander as well and they were soon engaged in a full-blown make out session. Then a twig snapped and they both jerked up. Shino made some hand signs and henged them into a large bush. Shibi stepped into the clearing and spoke.

“That trick’s one of the oldest in the book. Kiba, your mother called and she wants you home.” With that he turned around and walked away. Shino dropped the henge and looked at Kiba. His jacket was half-off and his hair was a mess. Shino imagined he looked no better. So he straightened Kiba’s jacket and tried to tame his hair, and Kiba did the same for him. They put on their shoes and started walking. Soon they emerged from the woods at a gate.

“I’ll see you tomorrow?”

“Yeah, bright and early. Shino?”

“Yes, Kiba?”

“I love you.”

“I love you too.” Shino pulled Kiba in for a goodbye kiss and let him out the gate. He watched as Kiba walked down the road and disappeared from view. He sighed and sank to his knees. “He loves me.” He whispered to himself, smiling.

Kiba waited until he had turned a corner before stopping and leaning against a fence. “He loves me” he said softly, smelling his jacket.

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I know the end is a little sappy, but meh. In case you’re wondering Kiba is smelling his jacket because it smells like Shino. R&R plz!