My True Love Gave to Me
Authors Note: Hello readers! Welcome back! For this story, Inoichi is alive for plot purposes (also he should be alive, but that's a rant for another time). I made Ino's stories all angsty so I wanted some nice fluffy stuff for her and Sai. There's a part in the story that gets a little spicy but nothing explicit, you can use your imagination for that. :D Enjoy!
Chapter 9: The List (Sai/Ino)
Sai restlessly shifted back and forth in bed. They were staying with Ino’s family for the weekend and so far it had gone well. It has been a wonderful evening with the Yamanaka family and he was thankful that they welcomed him into their home and that they’d accepted his relationship with Ino. They were good, kind and intelligent people and it was easy to see why his Light turned out to be so wonderful.
Moments like this made him wonder about his own lineage and family. Who his parents were. Whether they were alive or if they even cared that he was. Despite it all, he didn’t harbor any ill will towards them. He’d like to believe that if they had a different choice they would have taken it.
He sighed shifting again. It had been months since he’d slept apart from Ino. Aside from missions where sleep was a luxury, he was used to her comforting presence right next to him. Keeping him warm and the nightmares at bay. Despite the blankets wrapped around him, he felt cold without her. It was her parent's house so he’d respect their rules. Besides, he wasn’t sure whether he was more afraid of her mom or Inoichi. So he clutched onto his pillow a poor substitute for his Love, and willed sleep to come.
As he began to succumb to sleep he heard a faint knock on the door so quiet that he’d have to be a skilled ninja to hear it.
Curiously he opened it surprised to find Ino standing there.
“Ino?”
“Can I come in?” Wordlessly he stepped aside allowing her into the room surprised when she sat on the bed.
“Everything okay?” He asked concerned her presence making the room feel much warmer.
“Yes, just missed you is all.” She admitted. When he’d kissed her goodnight at her door she couldn’t help but wish that she could follow him down the hall. Her parents and their darn traditional ways. It wasn’t as though she and Sai hadn’t been together for years now. The explanation they'd given her was that they had to be apart because they weren’t married yet. It was such nonsense. Part of her wondered if this was a test.
Sitting next to her he kissed her softly appreciating the gesture.
“I did too. I’m not used to sleeping without you. It’ll be okay though. I’ll see you in the morning.” He tried assuring her but she shook her head.
Her arms wrapped around him and she gazed up towards him. “Do you really want me to go?” She pouted and damn if those eyes didn’t make him weak every time.
“It’s your parent's house.” He groaned as she slowly ran her hands through his dark hair.
Her eyes sparkled with mischief under the moonlight. “Ugh, they’re just being annoying. I don’t think they actually care. Besides, it’s much more fun this way.” She grinned placing warm kisses along his neck.
He’d read about something called the Naughty and Nice list and truth be told he’d gladly be on the former if he got to be with his beautiful girl. Besides, he’d been good and nice all year.
They were skilled shinobi. She could easily sneak back to her room before anyone was the wiser. At least that’s what he told himself as Ino lowered them to the bed spreading hot kisses along his jaw towards his chest. This was much better than being cold and all alone.
Ino grinned looking down at her handsome artist. “I love you Sai.”
No matter how many times he heard those words his heart still fluttered in his chest. His hand went to tangle themselves in her hair to bring her down into a heated kiss. “I love you too Ino.”
Yes, this was very nice.
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“You know your daughter ended up in Sai’s room last night right?” The Yamanaka matriarch asked her husband who just chuckled.
She’d gone early that morning to retrieve something from her room to find the bed empty. It didn’t take a genius to figure out where she was.
“Of course she did. She’s her father’s daughter.” He shrugged. Sai and Ino had been together for years now and lived together. It was more for his amusement that he kept them apart. It was fun to play the overprotective dad once in a while.
“He’s a good kid. They both are, besides they’ll be married soon enough.”
She seemed surprised by the statement. “What do you mean?”
“The poor thing has been so skittish which is saying a lot for a former Anbu. He’s going to ask us for permission to propose.” Inoichi couldn’t be positive but he studied and observed human behavior for a long time now. It was obvious how much Sai loved his daughter and that marriage would soon follow. It had also been Sai’s idea to come spend the weekend with the Yamanaka family. He’d have plenty of time to muster up the courage to ask.
His wife nodded excited about the prospect of wedding planning and grandbabies. Thus, she wasn’t the slightest bit annoyed that her daughter was still sneaking around like a teenager.
Ino woke up with a smile feeling Sai lay kisses on her forehead. “Should I try to sneak back to my room?”
Surprising her he shook his head wrapping his arms tighter around her. “No, then it would be like I’m embarrassed or ashamed which I would never be. I’ll accept any repercussions your parents may have.” Feeling her soft skin against his fingertips made any consequences worth it.
Ino just stared at him stunned, her heart melting. She rested her head against his chest his heartbeat her favorite symphony.
The Yamanaka’s greeted the couple at breakfast without missing a beat. Ino knew her parents and something felt off. She knew that they knew. It was impossible to get something past them. She'd tried and failed many times. They would be here at least two more days and she wasn’t going to do this sneaking around the entire weekend.
Surprising them she slammed her hands on the table. “I slept in Sai’s room last night and I’m going to sleep there tonight and tomorrow!” She announced to Sai’s utter mortification.
Her parents just sent her a look before returning to their food. “That’s fine Sweetie.” She stared at her father in shock seeing amusement in his eyes. His daughter could be so dramatic but he loved his girl.
“If it gets me closer to grandbabies I don’t care what you do.” Her mother responded causing Ino to blush brightly.
“Mom!” Ino yelled embarrassed.
Sai smiled to himself watching the family, his family interact. Yes, this was very nice as well.
Chapter 1: Mistletoe (Shikamaru/Temari)
Chapter 2: Snow (Chouji/Karui)
Chapter 3: Fire (Sai/Ino)
Chapter 4: Peppermint (Shikamaru/Temari)
Chapter 5: Cookies (Chouji/Karui)
Chapter 6: Lights (Sai/Ino)
Chapter 7: Deer (Shikamaru/Temari)
Chapter 8: Presents (Chouji/Karui)
Chapter 9: The List (Sai/Ino)
