When Naruto comes home early one evening, the last thing he expects is to find Hinata in the arms of someone else. Shattered and betrayed, he flees the house without a word, heart in pieces and mind spiraling. There's only one place he can go-only one person he knows will understand the storm raging inside him. Shikamaru. Naruto's most loyal friend, his constant, his quiet strength. But when Naruto shows up at the office in tears, Shikamaru immediately knows something is deeply wrong. What he doesn't expect is for Naruto's heartbreak to come with devastating news that will change everything. As emotions rise and truths unravel, bonds are tested, and hidden feelings begin to surface. In the midst of betrayal and broken promises, can comfort turn into something deeper? Can love bloom from pain?

'You want him,' A voice purred. 'Why are you holding back?' Or Sanemi has to fuck or die because of a blood demon art, and Giyuu is far too pretty and much to close. By Abatlikeray on AO3 ⚠️NOT MY STORY⚠️