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: Silly Shikamaru; he's so oblivious.
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Missing
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Lying on the rooftop, Shikamaru closed his eyes, and thought about his week. Chunin exams were this week; they were all the way in Sungakure. That meant an entire week to himself, with no Konohamaru.
He had gone to Ichiraku's; Konohamaru wasn't there. He was enjoying the solitude of a meal alone, but then Naruto showed up, and began talking non-stop about how he was going to rescue 'that stupid Uchiha bastard', and finally go on a date with Sakura. Shikamaru had wondered how Naruto was able to talk constantly while simultaneously shovelling food into his mouth.
He played shogi a bit; Konohamaru wasn't there. He found himself purposely making rash decisions, and letting the pieces fly over the board before he even looked. When trapped, he would explain to himself how he got into such big messes.
He watched clouds a lot; Konohamaru wasn't there. He found himself thinking aloud just to break the deafening silence.
The week had passed very slowly; Konohamaru wasn't there. Could it be, he thought-- in his head this time, because he did not want any passers by to hear--, could it be that he missed Konohamaru?
He left the question unanswered. It was Sunday; they would be home soon.
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O noes! Shikamaru, can it be you're making a friend?! Please review if you have time!