I'm here for you

Chapter 21

A month flew by in a blink of an eye, Naruto took the sessions with Inoichi and his situation has improved, he still faces nightmares but it's not that bad and not constant anymore, he can sleep peacefully now. 

Now it was time for the blonde to leave, he had informed Shikaku adnd Yoshino about it, the mother was very sad, she didn't want him to leave, she has taken quite a liking to the boy.

Shikamaru stayed silent all the time, he didn't say anything which confused the blonde, the nara genius was very unhappy, he sighed all day as he looked at the blonde packing his things, all of his instincts told him to stop naruto from leaving but he couldn't. He couldn't come up  with a reason for Naruto to stay with him ay longer.

His thought were filled with Naruto, he wouldn't have Naruto in his arms anymore, he wouldn't hear the small giggles from the blonde when something fun happened, he would miss the gentle smile gracing those lips, he would miss Naruto. A Lot.

 Naruto didn't want to leave but he couldn't stay either, he didn't want to be a burden. Naruto didn't want to part with Shikamaru, he has realized that his feelings for the Nara genius is love but Shikamaru has temari so even if it pained his heart, he decided to force his feelings down. 

Naruto looked at his bag with a sad expression,"It's time to leave." Shikamaru stood near the bedside table, with his back facing Naruto. The blonde knew that even though Shikamaru was not saying anything, he was still upset, his face said everything. 

Naruto slowly went towards Shikamaru, he didn't knew what to say, there was a lump in his throat irritating him and it made it hard for him to speak, Naruto gently pulled Shikamaru's sleeves.

The Nara turned around and enveloped him into a hug,"I will miss you." Naruto felt his heart thump hard as he hugged Shikamaru back,"Same."

Shikamaru moved away from the hug, he looked deep into Naruto's eyes before leaning in and pressing his lips against Naruto's forehead. They both blushed but no one said anything.

***

It was late at night and Naruto was at his apartment, he was laying on the bed, staring at the ceiling, if he fell asleep now he knew he would not get a nightmare as his treatment was showing effects, however he still he couldn't sleep, he missed Shikamaru, a lot.

He wanted to go into that strong arms and sleep in the warmth, the bed felt cold now that Shikamaru was not here with him.

"I miss him"

I know

Kurama

Yes?

I can't sleep

But you need to.

Can you cuddle with me?

Kurama sighed as he came out in a small fox form, Naruto smiled in the dark as he tried to cuddle with Kurama.

The things I do for this kit.

***

Shikamaru turned once again, he was feeling uneasy now that Naruto  was not besides him, he couldn't sleep, if someone told this to him before, he would've laughed, A Nara who couldn't sleep, what a joke.

However this joke came true, he didn't know what to do as he turned once again, trying to get some sleep. 

Sighing he got up and looked at the empty space besides him,"I miss him." Shikamaru's heart ached, he wanted the blonde in his arms, but he knew that it couldn't be possible, he knew he needed to get rid of this habit, Naruto would soon find someone else, maybe kiba. They both are quite close after all.

He didn't like the thought, imagining Naruto in Kiba's arm made him angry, he clenched his fist, as his heart burned.

 It took him a few minutes to calm down. He tried to get rid of every single thought as he laid down again, his arms covering his eyes,"What's wrong with me?"
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Author's Note:

Sorry for the late update. Guys I have good news for you, I started writing Kibanau timetravel fanfiction, I have completed 3 chapters but I won't start publishing now, I will after this fiction is completed. It won't take long as this fanfiction is nearing the end. I think there will more 8-10 chapters, that's it. Maybe more, maybe less I am not so sure.

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