𝐜𝐡𝐚𝐧𝐠𝐞 ˢʰᶦᵏᵃᵐᵃʳᵘ

a drag

"S-Sorry, I-I was am I interrupting something," Mirdorima stuttered as heard  [y/n] shuffling around in the bathroom.

"No, but you almost did, and that would have been extremely troublesome," Shikamaru yawned while he began to fix his disheveled look.

"Well Midori got back from getting dinner, so if you and [y/n] would like to join—"

"Sounds good, we'll join once she's done," Shikamaru couldn't stand hearing his voice, so he did his best to cut him off as quickly as possible. Midorima only nodded with an irritated look on his face as he left the room.

Shikamaru got up once more to exam himself in the mirror. He redid his ponytail, fixed his turtle neck, and readjusted his pants.

"You're so handsome," [y/n] smiled endearingly, her eyes planted on her boyfriend, and her hands placed on her hips.

"Only you would find me handsome," he chuckled, which caused [y/n] to frown.

"What do you mean? I see how some girls look at you. I have competition! Though they aren't serious, at least not anymore," [y/n] walked over to him and wrapped her arms around his neck.

"You would kill them for all I know," Shikamaru smiled lightly as he embraced her.

"I wouldn't kill them! Just hurt them so bad that they wouldn't dare to blink at you!" she beamed a cheeky smile at him.

"Yeah, sounds like something you'd do," he placed a sweet kiss on her forehead.

"Okay, we have to go eat dinner," Shikamaru removed his grip from her waist, he then chooses to intertwine her hand into his.

"I have to see if Sasuke is hungry," [y/n] grumbled as she pulled her boyfriend down the hall.

"Isn't he with Sakura?" Shikamaru questioned as [y/n] began to knock on the door.

"I don't remember," her eyebrows scrunched up as she tried to recall the last time she saw the pink-haired girl.

"Hey! [y/n] is there something wrong?" Sakura pulled the door open.

"Oh, so you're still here!" [y/n] laughed.

"Y-Yeah, is that okay?" Sakura's cheek began to warm up.

"Of course, I just wanted to know if you guys are hungry," [y/n] looked into the room, where she found an extremely annoyed Sasuke.

"I brought some food; we're okay!"

"Alright then, but if he tries to kill you, please yell out for help," [y/n]'s comment was dead serious, yet Sakura smiled.

"He won't be trying anything!" she laughed, sticking out her gloved covered hand.

"Okay, I'm just letting you know," [y/n] gave her a funny look as she began to walk away with Shikamaru.

"After dinner, let's go to our hill," Shikamaru suggested.

"Sure it's been a while, hasn't it!" his girlfriend smiled excitedly.

***

"Shikamaru is a genius! He is a big reason why we found [y/n] after she was kidnapped!" Midori grinned as she placed more sushi onto Midorima's plate.

"You were kidnapped?!" Midorima's olive-colored eyes widen in disbelief.

"Yeah, but you know I'm all good now! Thanks to Shikamaru, Kakashi sensei and the rest of the amazing shinobi!" [y/n] patted her boyfriend's shoulder, who has been pretty silent, and would occasionally join their conversation.

"Midorima, what brings you to Konoha?" Shikamaru finally spoke to the green-haired boy.

"Midori told me she was able to get me a decent job here, and I didn't want to pass up the opportunity... I also really missed Midori and, of course, [y/n]," he chuckled awkwardly, placing his hand behind his neck. [y/n]'s cheeks began to burn red, not in flattery but in embarrassment.

"Yeah, who wouldn't miss these wonderful ladies," Shikamaru responded, this time showing a little more emotion.

"Ah, Shikamaru! You're too kind!" Midori grinned playfully.

"You guys are my favorite neighbors," Shikamaru continued, causing [y/n] to keep in her giggles. She always found it amusing when Shikamaru acted so properly.

"Midori, thank you for dinner!" [y/n] smiled sweetly as she began to pick up her and Shikamaru's mess.

"Kakashi is coming soon for his turn to watch Sasuke, so Shikamaru and I will being going out," [y/n] continued as she placed their dirty dishes into their sink.

"Don't stay out too late, dear," Midori wagged her finger.

"I'll have her back before 11 o'clock," Shikamaru reassures, [y/n]'s mother-like figure.

"Thank you, Shikamaru," she grinned happily.

***

"[y/n] quite running I'm too tired," Shikamaru groaned, as his eyes followed his overly enthusiastic girlfriend.

"Come on, Shika! It's been so long since we came to cloud watch!" she cheered while skipping her way towards the top of their hill.

"I need a nap," he mumbled, his eyes grew heavy, and his footsteps began to drag along the fresh grass.

"You can nap on my lap like you usually do," she then dropped to the ground and rested her back onto the tree behind her.

"Fine," he huffed, which made [y/n] smile in excitement. Shikamaru lazily made his way towards her, sluggish dropping down, and finally resting his head on her thighs. Which was something he enjoyed so much since she would always give him a scalp massage.

"Let me undo your ponytail, it'll feel so much better," she creased his cheek.

"Fine," he mumbled.

"Really?!" [y/n]'s hands quickly traveled to the top of his head.

"I guess,"

"You do love me!"

"Only a little," Shikamaru teased.

"Only a little?" she pouted as her hand began to pull away the hair tie.

"[y/n], I love you so much, it scares me," he looked her dead in the eye, as her hands began to run through his hair.

"Shikamaru, you are my everything, and I don't think you understand how much you truly mean to me," she kissed his lips tenderly, Shikamaru then placed his hand on the back of her head pulling her deeper into his lips.

Once the need for air took over, they disconnected their lips, leaving [y/n] to rest her head on his forehead.

"You aren't such a drag after all," Shikamaru snickered lightly.

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{[a/n]: YO!

a little late but it is what it is !

sorry that my updates are becoming inconsistent!

(so expect weekly updates!)

but i'm still writing, i'm just trying to find a good way to end the story :)

much love and stay safe 🥺❤️

-marle ✨