Title: Shadow
Author: Simply Kelp
Pairing: not focused on any one ship, but there may be background ones.
Rating: pg
Summary: Shikamaru discovers that he has two shadows now: his own, and Konohamaru. Little vignettes about the evolution of their friendship.
Disclaimer: It doesn't say "Masashi Kishimoto" on my underwear, that must mean that I don't own Naruto… merde.
A/N: Only three today; I'm too tired to write more. Poor Konohamaru, he suffers so much!
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Embarrassment
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The little creature stared wide-eyed at the two boys in front of it. Konohamaru dangled his scarf above its nose trying to engage it in some sort of game, but it merely watched, a curious glint appearing in its eyes.
Shikamaru frowned. "It's a baby, idiot, not a kitten," he said pulling Konohamaru's hand away. He seemed to be just as unsure about how to properly engage the child, and settled for eyeing critically.
Konohamaru gave Shikamaru a playful shove. "I know that," he said a bit too loudly. The little creature in front of them cringed at the noise. Konohamaru's mouth formed an 'O', and he dropped his scarf into his lap. "Lot's of little kids like to play with toys, though," he said quieter. He smiled sadly. "When I was little, Uncle Asuma used to do that."
"So that's where you got the obsession with tickling people's noses?" Shikamaru asked, smirking slightly. He had learned the dangers of sleeping in Konohamaru's presence early on; it was very unpleasant to be awoken by sneezing.
"I'm not obsessed," Konohamaru countered. It would have been more effective, Shikamaru thought, if his cheeks hadn't been stained pink. The creature giggled.
Shikamaru's smirk widened. "Would you look at that," he murmured. One of Konohamaru's eyebrows rose questioningly. "The kid seems to find joy in your embarrassment." He paused, bringing a finger to his mouth in thought. "I suppose, to ensure the kid's happiness, I'll just have to embarrass you more."
Shikamaru smirked; Konohamaru groaned; the creature giggled.
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O, what fun Konohamaru, and Shikamaru will have now that the baby is finally in the picture! If people are interested, you can submit what you want its gender, and name to be; I'm not sure what to do with it (I could just leave it an it…)
