[Everything. She instantly remembers all the times she did small favors for both him and the team and, of course, the huge ones that will forever hold a special place in her heart.
Maybe they do warrant some grateful words, but inasmuch as Ino nags them for the littlest things, she understands she shouldn't do the same for the big ones. Shikamaru's right in assuming that they understand because in their world, they have no choice but to. Ino knows where to stand.
And even if she doesn't, they're teammates and the only ones left in this world. If there's one thing that they will forever be proud of as a team, that is they have excellent teamwork and Ino likes to believe it holds true even outside the battlefield. After all, she promised on the deathbed of their sensei. Shikamaru and Chouji should consider themselves lucky they have a teammate like her to keep them in line.
So, even if she knows she doesn't need a simple 'thank you' for an action she wouldn't hesitate doing, hearing it still leaves a warm smile on her face and a warm sensation in her heart. Yes, she was scared shitless that fateful day, yet time and again she knows she will be placed in that situation once more. Hopefully not, but they're ninja.]
You're welcome.
[She tilts her head to meet his face as she continues to smile.]
Even if we all know you deserve to get thwacked than to get hugged like this.
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Maybe they do warrant some grateful words, but inasmuch as Ino nags them for the littlest things, she understands she shouldn't do the same for the big ones. Shikamaru's right in assuming that they understand because in their world, they have no choice but to. Ino knows where to stand.
And even if she doesn't, they're teammates and the only ones left in this world. If there's one thing that they will forever be proud of as a team, that is they have excellent teamwork and Ino likes to believe it holds true even outside the battlefield. After all, she promised on the deathbed of their sensei. Shikamaru and Chouji should consider themselves lucky they have a teammate like her to keep them in line.
So, even if she knows she doesn't need a simple 'thank you' for an action she wouldn't hesitate doing, hearing it still leaves a warm smile on her face and a warm sensation in her heart. Yes, she was scared shitless that fateful day, yet time and again she knows she will be placed in that situation once more. Hopefully not, but they're ninja.]
You're welcome.
[She tilts her head to meet his face as she continues to smile.]
Even if we all know you deserve to get thwacked than to get hugged like this.
[A giggle. She's just kidding, okay.]