Title: Are Boys Troublesome, too?
Genre: BL, fluff, romance
Rating: PG, for fluff!
Pairing: Shikamaru X Chouji
Authors Note: Yes, lovelies, I do not and never will own "Naruto." But, I do hope you enjoy my first ever Naruto fanfiction. 3
Shikamaru has been there for me though think and thin. His constant reassurances about my weaknesses and strengths are what have helped me lead my life. Naturally, I try to spend every ounce of my free time with him. We never do much, we just look at the clouds in a bored haze. Then, there is always a few times when idle conversation fills our time…
"Shikamaru," I shifted my weight nervously, "Have you ever been in love?"
The dark haired teenager raised a curious eyebrow, but lazily continued to look up a the sky as if he had never heard me speak. But, in a barely audible voice, he replied, "Girls are troublesome."
I pressed on with my questions, "Never?" Letting my pudgy face form into a thoughtful frown, I pondered upon the girls Shikamaru could love. It was saddening, thinking of such things, but I pressed on and listened closely to the thinner boy.
"Shikamaru gave another annoyed sigh, "Chouji, is there someone you like?" Hearing this accusation caused my cheeks to burn a bright color of crimson. Shikamaru continued, "Like, Ino?"
Sighing with relief, I gave a booming laugh, "I wouldn't ever like one of those big-boned hating, Sasuke fan girls! You should know me better than tha—"
Shikamaru's attentions already seemed to shift; he was giving the softest smile while looking up at the sky. "I can't give you advice unless you tell me who."
Silence.
"You can be so troublesome," Shikamaru boringly announced as he continued to stare blankly at the sky.
I could feel my cheeks turning a brighter color of red, as I felt a confession coming over me, "I like someone who I think really likes me." Carefully, and cautiously I chose my next words, "They have been one of my best friends." Glancing over at Shikamaru, he showed little interest. Was the genius this dense when it came to human emotions?
I swallowed, and said the final words. The words I had been rehearsing in my head for hours. The words I hoped would convey all my emotions, "The person I like, he's a genius. And an avid shoji player."
It was only now that Shikamaru looked up at me, his eyes having the same lazy gaze, "Boys are a lot less troublesome than girls. Doing nothing else he looked back up at the clouds.
Not quite understanding weather I had been accepted, I laid down next to him. Wrapping my pudgy fingers within his, I gave a content smile. We were going to be okay.
I hope you enjoyed this. :) A little fanfiction for you ShikaCouji fans.