Nara Shikamaru sees the dark clouds looming on the horizon of Konoha, and deals with the changes, one moment at a time. His own inner struggles connect with those of his fellow shinobi. ShikaCho and possibly other pairings. Heavy with Spoilers

Chouji loves Shikamaru, but his feelings aren't reciprocated, or are they? This is obviously yaoi, don't like don't read. WIP. Rating for later chapters

A warm summer afternoon between two friends. Talks, laughter, tickles, and confessions ensue. ShikamaruChouji. ShounenAi.

Chouji and Shikamaru take a small hike up a hill in the late evening. Chouji reflects on his relationship with Shikamaru, and his own opinions about himself. ShikamaruxChouji

After Shikamaru's death, Chouji fails to pick up the pieces.

Shikamaru and Chouji and a bed, but not in the happy sense. ShikaChou.

Chouji goes looking for Shikamaru and finds him in a place they'd both rather never be again.