Mask Boy

stay tonight. 1

Naruto is nervous, like REALLY nervous.

He and Shikamaru were inside the entrance of his house. They took their shoes off and Naruto stood, waiting for further instructions on what or where he should go/do.

Shikamaru looked at him and laughed, "Whats gotten you so stiff? Heh you are fine, you are safe at my house so just act like yourself"

Naruto nodded and tried to ease himself. Shikamaru's comforting words helped him a bit as he took in deep breathes.

Shikamaru began walking so Naruto followed along like a little duckling. He was looking all over the Nara families house, it was very cozy and warm. Everything was neat and right in place.

He honestly felt out of place, something so clean and fresh shouldn't be tainted. He was afraid that he'll ruin this somehow.

Not paying much attention, he accidentally bumped against Shikamaru's back with an oof. He fixed his mask quickly before looking up at Shikamaru to see what was up.

"Naru, these are my parents" Shikamaru said, pointing towards the kitchen with the two couples.

"Ah oops! H-hello! My name is Uzumaki Naruto, nice to meet cha Mr. and Mrs. Nara!" Naruto introduced, bowing a sharp 90 degrees at them.

"Maah no need to do all that~ You can just call me Yoshino and this is Shikaku, it's nice to meet you too sweetie" Yoshino said, voice laced with warmth.

Naruto mouth gaped open a little bit as he stares at her. His chest swelled up in warmth once he heard the kind lady call him "sweetie".

"I can see how dirty and scratched up you are so just go upstairs and take your time in the shower" Shikaku said.

Naruto nodded dumbly at him.

Shikamaru snickered at the shocked Naruto and grabbed his wrist again. He directed them up the stairs and into Shikamaru's room. Once inside, he let go and went through his drawers.

Naruto awkwardly stood there, scanning around Shikamaru's room.

Very neutral colors. Grays, blacks, whites, and green.  Everything in here were also well organized and clean, suits Shikamaru very well.

He went towards a small dresser placed right beside the bed and looked over at a small picture. It was a picture of Shikamaru and his parents.

Behind them was an academy, Shikamaru was holding a bouquet while Yoshino was holding up a headband high up in the air, smiling proudly at the camera. Shikaku had an arm wrapped around Shikamaru's shoulder and held a proud smile too.

The funny part is that Shikamaru wasn't smiling at all. Instead his eyes were looking away from the photo and opposite of his parents, he was frowning, as if he was annoyed.

It was a cute family picture.

"Lazy and boring vibes.. just like him heheh, he could've at least smiled a little bit" Naruto snickered jokingly to himself.

"What are you snickering about over there?"

"Oops wellmPH-"

Naruto turned around to look at Shikamaru but instead of seeing his spikey hair friend, his vision was covered by a pieces of clothing. He pulled it away from his face and pouted.

"You can wear those, they might be a little big but deal with it. If you go straight forward out of my door, you will find the bathroom"

Naruto was having seconds thoughts about this whole thing again.