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: Why is this so addictive? I wish my other stories were this easy to write...
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Okay
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"You okay?" Shikamaru's voice invaded Konohamaru's mind quite suddenly. He had been on his way to meet Moegi, and Udon.
Konohamaru turned around. "I saw you, and Choji-san made up," he said simply.
Shikamaru shrugged. "Yeah."
Konohamaru knew he should say something now, but his mind had become rather fuzzy. He looked at his shoes, and tugged on the little bit of loose string on his scarf. "Oh."
"I, uh…" Shikamaru began; he paused. Konohamaru raised an eyebrow. "You weren't there yesterday."
Konohamaru shrugged. "I was advising Udon about girls," he said. It was partially true; Udon had asked him how he could stop Moegi from acting so pissed yesterday.
Shikamaru smirked. "Since you know so much about them," he teased.
"Everything I know about them is from you," Konohamaru countered, a smile forming on his lips.
Shikamaru laughed. "Since I know so much about them."
"More than Udon," Konohamaru said, snickering.
Shikamaru sobered, and gave Konohamaru a look. "You never answered my question," he said seriously.
"Huh?"
"Are you okay?"
Konohamaru laughed nervously. "Yeah, of course," he said.
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I really can't believe that I've written fifty-one chapters for this! It's so dreadfully exciting! When I began, I thought that I would write ten to fifteen, maybe twenty if I was feeling especially ambitious. I really can't believe that it has evolved into this! I would like to thank you all so much for reading this. Thank you, as well to everyone who reviewed; you all have kept me motivated to write more. (I feel a bit like I'm giving an Oscar acceptance speech...)