Editing 10/15/15 CH0 "Why have you been in such a bad mood Shika!""Because the woman I love doesn't even know I'm interested in her romantically! She doesn't notice me or how much she's hurting me with all of the guys she keeps dating! And what's worse is I know they don't even care about you and they're touching you and kissing you the way that I want to and it's killing me Ino!"

AU Full description in first chapter. Take the concept of the movie The Moulin Rouge (2001) and add in a dash of Frozen and Rise of the Guardians and see what you get: a romantic tragedy for the ages. Rated M for future lemon, implied rape/non-con, some language, and future graphic scenes. JackXElsa Jelsa

AU Ino finds herself in debt up to her ears after college with little she can do to alleviate it. Also behind on rent, she needs to make money fast to keep from getting kicked out on the streets. When along comes Shikamaru at a high school reunion, who happens to be Mr. Money Bags because of his talent for strategy. How low will Ino stoop to not be homeless? M in later chapters.

AU Courtney is Duncan's parole officer after he commits a serious crime. She needs to help him become a better citizen to help reduce his sentence. This is a little difficult when the delinquent continues to sexually harass the uptight officer. A negative influence happens upon the delinquent and stirs up some negativity.