After a very long time of waiting, it's finally your turn to pick an item. You walked up to stand next to Jiraiya and placed your hand in the bucket. You twirled your hand around inside and got tangled in something. It was a necklace with a firefly at the center. “Oh, this is really pretty. Who's item is this?”

“It's mine. I'm glad you like it. You can keep it if you'd like, I don't exactly wear jewelry.” Shino walked over to you from the corner. You couldn't tell if he was happy to have been picked or not due to his monotone voice and the fact that most of his body was covered.

“Thank you. That's really sweet of you.” You smiled happily and tried to place the necklace around your neck.

Shino quickly came to help you. “Here, let me help you.”

“You two are actually really cute together. Maybe I should consider a job as a match maker.” Jiraiya let out a loud laugh. “Anyway, lets get you two in the closet already. I'm wasting time here.” He led you both to the entrance of the closet and motioned you to go inside. “Have fun now. I'll see you both in seven minutes.” He smiled brightly at you both before shutting and locking the door.

Things almost immediately became awkward. Shino was still standing, facing the door, while you were sitting on the ground waiting for him to join you. “So, you going to come down here with me or what? It's kind of lonely all by myself you know.”

“I'm sorry. I was thinking.” Shino slowly walked over to you and sat down. “This game, it's awkward and poorly thought out.” He moved around uncomfortably. “Leave it to master Jiraiya to come up with it.” He was silent again.

“Well, it doesn't have to be awkward.” You laughed. “But you're right. Right now it is pretty awkward. Maybe it'll get better once we start playing.” You gave him a warm smile.

“You actually, want to, play?” He was blushing, and badly. “I see. Well, it would be rude if I said no.” Shino cleared his throat. “I'm making things more awkward by the second. I should shut up before you change your mind.”

“Don't worry, I won't.” You hugged him from the side and kissed his cheek. “You know all those clothes are going to make it pretty hard to kiss you. Maybe you should take some of them off.” Moving in front of him, you started to unzip his jacket. “There, that's better.”

When you tried to remove his glasses, he stopped you. “The glasses stay on.” Shino took hold of your hand and gently kissed you on the wrist. “Sorry, I don't like my eyes.” He smiled weakly at you, placing your hand on his cheek. Slowly he moved closer to you, kissing you softly on the lips. Both of you were blushing terribly. You wrapped your arms around Shino's shoulders and leaned into him. He hugged you back tightly, and toyed with your hair. You completely for got you were in a closet. Every bit of awkwardness had left and you both were thoroughly enjoying yourselves.

“Well look at that. I never expected to see Shino getting in on the action.” Jiraiya's jaw dropped as he peered in the closet.

“No way Shino played. He's way to strict for something like that. Let me see!” Kiba pushed past Jiraiya to get a look at you two still somewhat snuggled. “Man, I must have missed the best part. Still, this is going down in my history book for sure.”

Shino sighed, burying his face in your shoulder. “That awkwardness is back again.”