A Slow Beating
Disclaimer: I do not OWN Naruto
Pairings: Mild Yaoi ShikaNeji and SasuNaru
Summary: Love is love, you stand staring at the gravestone, and you learnt that the hard way.
A/N: The context and setting is similar to that of Monster and Alone but it doesn't have to be, it can be a stand alone. It's supposed to be a 100 word drabble but I exceeded the limit by four words. Sigh. Anyway Yay ShikaNeji!
Feedback: Always welcomed.
You pretend you don't see when Neji's hand lingers longer then necessary on the small of Shikamaru's back. You pretend you don't see when Neji's gaze remains on Shikamaru long after he leaves the room. And you pretend you don't see when Shikamaru starts looking back.
You pretend you don't see a lot of things and as you idly watch Lee re-wrapping his bandaged arm you wonder if he pretends not to see too.
Love is love, you stand staring at the gravestone, you learnt that the hard way.
"Gomenasai Naruto…" you whisper into the wind, because even now it's still a secret.