Ink/Ceremonies

Shino heard his phone ringing and picked it up quickly, not wanting it to wake his father.

“Hello?”

“Shino, can you get out?”

“Kiba? What time is it?”

“That doesn’t matter. Can you get out?”

“Most likely. Why?”

“Meet me in the park in half an hour.”

“What’s this all about? Kiba? Kiba?” But Kiba had hung up already. Shino smiled and shook his head. He got up and began to pull on his clothing. He got out a black jacket instead of a white one for stealth purposes. He opened his window and perched on the ledge and shut his eyes. He sent out his insects, seeing what they saw. No one outside the house; his father in his room sleeping, something strange in his room, but no time to study it. He called back his bugs and jumped out the window. Making his way to the park, he wondered what Kiba wanted to talk to him about. It had better be important for him to be calling this late at night. He arrived at the park and crouched on a tree branch, watching for anyone who might be out at this hour. He didn’t have to wait long before Kiba landed beside him.

“Ok, now what?”

“Not here. Come on.” Kiba jumped across the tree branches and Shino followed. He led them back through the park and into a section of the park that was closed at night, the rocks. There was dozens of huge rocks all over this area, so you could climb on them or walk between them on paths. A fence enclosed it, but they got over with no difficulty. Kiba led Shino to a cave few people knew about. They used to play here with Hinata before their team was split up. Kiba had already built a fire and had a blanket spread out on the floor. Kiba flopped down on the blanket and Shino sat down beside him.

“Alright, we’re here. What’s so important that you had to wake me up and drag me out here?”

“Well, I was in my mom’s room today getting her some medicine for her dogs. I was over near the bed when I smelled… you. Well, not you, but the under scent of your bugs. I sniffed around some more and the scent was all over the room, even in her bathroom. It was really weird, which is why I waited to call you until after she was asleep.”

“You smelled my bugs?”

“Yes.”

“Well, when I was checking to make sure my father was asleep I saw a shirt that looked like your mother’s. I didn’t think anything of it until now.” Shino furrowed his brows and leaned against Kiba.

“So what do we do?”

“Let me think a minute.” So they sat there in silence for a few minutes. Kiba had almost decided that Shino had fallen asleep when he spoke.

“I’ve got it. We make reservations at a restaurant for the four of us to work on some more wedding stuff. We’ll show up late, a half hour or so. I’ll plant one of my bugs on your mother so we know what’s going on while we aren’t there. Too bad Akamaru is still sick, he could help.”

“Awesome plan. I was going to say we tie them up till they tell us what’s going on.”

“Kiba…”

“Just kidding.” Kiba grinned at Shino and pulled him down to lay beside him. He wrapped his arms around him and breathed in deeply. “Now that, that is YOUR scent.” Kiba sighed in happiness and Shino smiled softly and began petting Kiba. The fire crackled nicely and they were content to just lay there in silence. A slight shuffling noise made Kiba lean up on one elbow and look around. After seeing nothing, he laid back down. After a moment, Hinata stepped out of the shadows.

“Kiba? Shino?”

“Hinata! What are you doing up so late?” Kiba questioned her from the floor. He was too comfy to move.

“I couldn’t sleep. When I can’t sleep I come here sometimes. Is Shino sleeping?” Kiba looked at Shino’s face closely.

“Yeah, I guess he is. I woke him up.”

“So I guess it’s true, then. You and Shino are getting married.” Hinata walked over and sat beside them.

“Yes, you didn’t get the invitation? We left it in your mailbox.”

“Yes, but I thought maybe it was a prank.”

“Well, it’s not. It’s weird, I know, but I love him. And he loves me.”

“Well, I’m glad. No one could love Shino like you. You two have been through a lot together.”

“You’ve been there for a lot of it too, Hinata.”

“Yes, but I have Gaara. Up until now, neither of you has had someone like that.” Few people knew of Hinata’s involvement with the young kazekage. Her father would disown her, and most Konoha residents would shun her. But she didn’t care; they had been together for almost 5 years now.

“Tell Gaara he’s invited, too. Next time you talk to him, that is.”

“I will.”

“Thank you.”

“You’re welcome.” Having run out of things to say, they sat there for a few minutes, silent. Kiba rested his chin on Shino’s shoulder and looked at Hinata sideways. Hinata giggled and laid down behind Shino so she could make faces at Kiba. Kiba dozed off and the next thing he knew he was being shaken.

“Kiba, Hinata! Wake up! We all need to go home NOW!”

“What time is it?”

Early morning. But our parents will be getting up soon.”

“Oh no! I was supposed to cook breakfast! Bye, guys!” With that, Hinata raced out of the cave and toward home.

“Kiba, come with me. We can make the reservation and then go home and pretend we got up early to do so.”

“Good thinking. Oof!” Kiba was propelled backwards as Shino tackled him.

“You didn’t think I was going to let you get away without a good morning kiss did you?” Shino grinned down at Kiba and leaned down to kiss him. Kiba liked this dominant side of Shino. After a brief kiss they got up and made their way out of the rocks. As they walked through town to the restaurant Shino poked at Kiba.

“I heard you talking to Hinata last night.”

“You’re not mad that I invited Gaara are you?”

“No. I’m glad you thought of it. Hinata will be happy to have him there if he can come.”

“Ok. How’s here?” Kiba pointed to a nice restaurant that wasn’t too expensive.

“Good choice.” They went inside and made reservations for dinner and began walking home. Where they had to part ways they stopped and held each other for a while. Kiba spoke first.

“Love you.” He whispered in Shino’s ear.

“Love you too.” Shino whispered back. With one last kiss they went their separate ways to begin their plan.

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Ok I know it’s short but it’s setting the stage for the next chapter.