Shinobi Days

Ch. 5 Jounin

"It's so boring today!" Naruto yelled to no one in particular as he spread his body on his small bed. Akira, who was currently napping, woke up and gave Naruto hope. That is until he decided to go out the bedroom and into the small living room couch.

"No missions, no training, no nothing!" It was true. Kakashi was currently out of commission due to an injury on his ankle. Sasuke was kami knows where. Probably with some girlfriend of his. Shikamaru.

"Shika! Should of thought of it earlier!" Changing quickly, he opted to have his forehead protector around his neck leaving his soft blond hair fall over his face.

He ran towards the Nara compound, waving hello to many of the village residents. They waved back with equally large smiles. It felt good to be acknowledged. Before when he was a mere genin he would be beat until he passed out, covered in his own blood and bruises.

Now they all said hello and talked to him. No more fear. Many of the villagers even thought the blond was a perfect candidate to become the next hokage. Just like his father.

"Shika!" Wrapping his arms around his boyfriend's waist he grinned up at the dark haired male who simply sighed.

"Hey Shikaku-otouchan!! Who's winning?" Shikaku smirked as his son scratched the back of his head, trying to think of his next move.

"So far me but I can think of a few ways that Shika-chan can win." Naruto looked at the board and was dumbfounded. Shikamaru could win if he moved his gold General piece over, resulting in Shikaku having no other choice but to move his lance piece and leaving his king wide open.

"Something's troubling you?" Naruto asked and Shikamaru looked away.

"I can see that...I'll leave you two alone to talk." Shikaku smiled knowingly, got up and picked up the small pieces, putting them away in the small drawer the table had and left the two adolescents to talk. Hopefully, Shikamaru's plan went well. He and Yoshino were tired of waiting around.

"Is something wrong?"

"No...it's just nothing."

"Shika...you know you can tell me anything." Shikamaru frowned and nodded. His heart was quick and beating loudly in his chest.

"Well...I didn't want to...I told her I wasn't interested but she wouldn't take no." Naruto's lips tugged downward. Shikamaru had gone to be a proctor for the Suna Chunin exams along with Temari, who had began showing her interest in him. Naruto didn't feel jealous, he knew how much Shikamaru loved him and would never betray him, but he always felt uncomfortable with the two together. She was not shy by any means and seemed to be as outgoing as him, not afraid of showing her feelings.

"I see...it's okay. I mean it's not, but you didn't kiss her back or anything." Shikamaru nodded.

"Yeah, I just felt guilty. I didn't want her to kiss me but I was frozen. I only gathered my thoughts after they began announcing the rounds and Gaara talked with her. I'm grateful for that." Naruto smiled gently. Gaara. He felt thankful to the red head as well, especially since it was his sister that kissed the Nara.

"Well, you just have to make it up to me!" Naruto wrapped his arms around Shikamaru's neck and placed his forehead against the other's.

"Naruto we promised not to have...that...until we're married." Naruto pouted bringing his body closer to Shikamaru, practically laying on top of the Nara.

"I know! But you can kiss me!" The taller male wrapped his arms around the blond's waist and brought his lips closer to the pink soft one's he had kissed so often.

"I can." Naruto grinned before puckering his lips up. Shikamaru chuckled before rolling his eyes and giving the blond a nice sweet kiss.

Naruto groaned at the small kiss but would take what was given.