Thank you to readers! It's nice to find other ShikaSaku fans!
This one is from Shikamaru's sort-of POV, like Gamble was.
Disclaimer: I don't own Naruto. Even though it's pointless saying this when we all know that.
True Reason
Word Count: 170
Summary: He wouldn't answer, but everyone knew that it was because it's her.
If Shikamaru was asked why he did what she told him to.
He would answer that it was troublesome to face her wrath later.
If he was asked why he'd rather stay home and play go or shogi with her.
He would answer that it was troublesome to do anything else.
If he was asked why he let her sit next to him every time.
He would answer that it was troublesome to move seats.
If he was asked why he would look at her for longer than necessary.
He would answer that it was troublesome to find something else to look at.
If he was asked why he wouldn't give any other reasons.
He would answer that it was troublesome to tell the true reason.
If he was asked why the true reason was troublesome.
He would answer that it was because it was embarrassing to tell.
If he was asked why it was embarrassing to.
He wouldn't answer, but everyone knew that it was because it's her.