In His Shadow (Shikamaru x reader)

6. Past, Present, Future

Cw: sex. you've been warned

Avoiding Sasuke was harder than I thought. He was seemingly everywhere I went. Out in the village, Ichiraku, Ino's spontaneous hang outs. I couldn't not run into him no matter how much I hoped for it.

My dad also wasn't fond of the current situation at hand. Sasuke had been asking me out incessantly. Even going as far as throwing rocks at my bedroom window to ask.

"Stay away from that boy, (Y/n). He's caused enough trouble for you already," my dad said, during our family dinner. Kurenai and Asuma, my dad, and I all sat around the chabudai.

I had just told him and Asuma that Sasuke asked me on a date for the seventh time in the last three weeks.

"I know, I know. I'm trying, but he's so persistent. It's like everywhere I go he's there trying to talk to me."

"Do you want to me punch him? Because I will," my brother offered.

"No you will not," Kurenai chuckled, putting her small hand on his shoulder.

"I think I might just accept if he asks again. Just so he'll leave me alone," I said. Secretly, I really wanted to go on a date with him, but I knew it probably wouldn't end right. But Sasuke Uchiha was the guy I had a crush on since we were kids, and he never showed interest in anyone, so for me to keep declining him as he kept actively pursuing me was absurd.

"You will not go on a date with that boy," my dad sighed.

"I just want to know what his motives are." I shrugged.

"(Y/n), come on, you know that's not a good idea. Just tell him you're not interested. You might end up the same as last t-"

I let out a loud scoff. "I'm not that naïve anymore, Asu. It's just a date! And I'm gonna say yes next time."

"(Y/n)-" Kurenai chimed in before I interrupted her.

"You know what? I think I'll go find him right now," I said, getting up.

My dad stopped eating. "No you will not. You will sit here and finish your food."

"I'll be right back, promise," I told them, not listening to what my dad had just said. After getting my shoes on, I left the house against my dad's wishes.

We were having a pretty early dinner, so it was still very light outside. You'd think that'd make it easier for me to find him, but I had no idea where Sasuke would be. I walked aimlessly around the village for another ten minutes until I spotted him. He was standing near the Hokage's office with Sakura.

I was close enough to see that they were having a seemingly important discussion, but far away enough to walk away without them seeing me. Or so I thought.

"(Y/n)?" Sasuke called out. He had his Sharingan activated and was staring right at me.

I smiled shyly.

"Come here," He beckoned me forward.

"Hey, guys." I gave an awkward wave as I neared them.

"Hi, (Y/n)!" Sakura beamed. "How are you?"

"I've been well, I guess. What about you?"

Before she could start, Sasuke spoke. "(Y/n), how about we take a walk?"

"Yeah, it's a beautiful day, let's go," Sakura added.

"No, just (Y/n) and me," He said, not looking at Sakura.

"Oh..." She trailed off quietly.

I wanted to apologize to Sakura and tell her she could come, but I just wanted to be alone with him.