So this chapter is early. I am super busy this weekend and I would rather the chapter be early than late. I hope you enjoy it! Please review!
Dislcaimer: I don't own Naruto.
Chapter Five: Do Over
Naruto and Shikamaru walked hand in hand towards the BBQ. They were both nervous because last time they were there, it didn't turn out so great. Although they were nervous, Shikamaru looked more confident than he did earlier. It was like sex had boosted his confidence in his relationship with the blonde.
Naruto squeeze the hand he was holding to get the brunette's attention. When he did, he gave him a reassuring smile. Shikamaru returned with a smile the blonde hadn't seen since before they went to Suna.
They walked up to the entrance to the BBQ and stood there for a moment. Shikamaru looked over to Naruto who did the same. Naruto nodded and they walked in.
The couple noticed that the same group was at the same table as last time, except they were all being really quiet, too quiet for the couple's comfort. They headed over to the table, where Ino looked up and smiled at them. They took their seat at the end of the table where Tsunade had sat last time. Naruto and Shikamaru were able to sit next to each other this time around. The waiter came by and took Naruto and Shikamaru's order. The food was brought to the table and still not a single word from any one.
What's going on? Shikamaru thought to himself. He narrowed his eyes and looked around the table. Everyone seemed to be feeling a little awkward being around Naruto and himself. Shikamaru shook his head.
No, they don't need to feel this way. We are exactly the same as we were yesterday.
"So, you invited us here and not a single word from anyone," Shikamaru said startling everyone.
Everyone's gaze turned to Shikamaru, even Naruto's.
"We are exactly the same people we were yesterday, but you all are acting like we are complete strangers," Shikamaru continued.
"You're right, Shikamaru. We shouldn't feel awkward around you two," Asuma smiled.
Shikamaru glanced over at Naruto who smiled at him. Shikamaru smirked and turned back towards the rest of the table.
"I can tell that you guys have questions, but it seems you are too afraid to ask," Naruto laughed.
Sakura caught Naruto's glance, "I have a question for you Naruto."
"Shoot."
"When did you know?" Sakura asked, the question seemed to be directed at both of the men.
Everyone glanced at Sakura, then turned to both men waiting for the answer.
Naruto furrowed his eyes as if he was thinking, "I would have to say right after Ero-Sennin died."
"Really?" Tsunade asked shooting her head up.
"Yes, I was really depressed after I found out, but Shika was the only one who really could make me feel better. I guess at that time I started to fall in love with him," Naruto smiled sweetly.
"What about you, Shikamaru?" Choji asked.
"Since I was at the academy," Shikamaru smirked.
Everyone's eyes widen and a few mouths dropped open.
"Seriously?" Ino asked, "and you never told anyone?"
"No, I thought it was too troublesome to deal with until I had the man I wanted," Shikamaru replied.
"How long have you been in love with Naruto?" Tenten ask tentatively almost as if she was unsure about the words she was speaking.
"Around the same time. I guess its how I knew I was into guys," Shikamaru shrugged.
"I see," Tenten replied looking down at her food.
"How did you tell each other?" Hinata asked after a long silence.
"That's an interesting story, Hinata," Naruto chuckled.
"Really?" Hinata blinked.
Naruto nodded and Shikamaru smirked.
FLASHBACK
Naruto and Shikamaru walked up to a small village. They had just left the Land of Waves and were still trying to decide where they wanted to go next.
"Lets stay here tonight. I don't feel like camping again," Naruto laughed.
"I agree. Hope they have a hotel, or we will be camping," Shikamaru shook his head.
After a while, they walked up to a small building that was labeled "Inn."
"Looks like they have a hotel," Naruto smiled.
Both men walked into the Inn and asked for a room for each of them.
"Oh, I am sorry. We only have one room left," the lady at the desk told them.
"That's alright. We can share a room. Right, Naruto?" Shikamaru asked.
"Sure," Naruto shrugged.
The lady handed them the key to room and they both walked up to room. They opened the door and saw there was one large king size bed.
"Well…" Shikamaru said as he walked into the room and set his backpack on the bed. He turned around and saw that Naruto was still standing in the doorway.
"Naruto? Are you alright?" Shikamaru asked eyeing him curiously.
"I've just never slept in a bed with some else," Naruto replied shaking his head. He walked in and set his bag next to the other one.
"Really? Not even your…" Shikamaru started before he realized what he was about to say.
"No, Shika," Naruto shook his head.
"Well, there's a first time for everything, but if your that uncomfortable I can sleep on the floor," Shikamaru gave a worried look to Naruto.
"No, No," Naruto waved both his hands in front of him, "Its fine!"
Shikamaru smirked, "if you say so."
Hours later after both men had bathed and changed for bed, they laid in the bed looking at the ceiling in the dark.
"Shika?" Naruto asked unable to sleep.
"Yea?" came the reply.
"Do you like any one?" Naruto asked.
"Where did that come from?"
Naruto shrugged in the dark, "I don't know, I was just thinking about it. I mean Temari sure loves you…"
"I don't care for that women in that way," a stern voice said. Shikamaru was tired of people pairing him with her.
"What about Ino?"
"Um, no. Choji loves her. I can't interfere and besides Ino is like a sister to me. I couldn't date her."
"Oh…" Naruto thought out loud, "well, there has to be someone."
"There is one person…"
"Oh! Who?" Naruto asked about jumping up.
Although Naruto couldn't see it , Shikamaru shook his head, "What about you? Anyone you like?"
"You're avoiding my question…"
"Yes… Anyone you like? I mean I know you had a crush on Sakura for a while now"
"Not anymore. She loved Sasuke too much and she is also like a sister to me. But there is one person I really care for…"
"Who?"
"If you wont tell me, I'm not gonna tell you…." Naruto said showing his immature side.
"Well then…" Shikamaru said turning over.
"I don't like girls, Shika," Naruto blurted out before he could think.
"You what?" Shikamaru said turning back over and sitting up.
"I'm gay, Shika," feeling the shift in the bed, Naruto sat up too.
Shikamaru smirked, although Naruto couldn't see it.
"Shika?"
"I am too," Shikamaru replied.
Naruto turned on the light beside the bed so he could see Shikamaru's face.
"You are too?" Naruto asked.
Shikamaru nodded.
"And the person you like…?" Naruto started.
"…Is a guy," Shikamaru finished.
"Does he know? Is he gay too?" Naruto asked.
"I don't think he know but I do know he is gay," Shikamaru answered, "the person you like?"
"Yea, he's a guy," Naruto nodded.
"Who is it?" Shikamaru narrowed his eyes.
"You," Naruto darted his eyes away.
Before Naruto could react Shikamaru had reached over a pulled the blonde's face to his. Their lips met. Naruto was hesitant at first but then gave into Shikamaru. They spent the next several minutes in a deep kiss. Shikamaru then pulled away still holding Naruto's face.
"I like you too," Shikamaru whispered.
"The person you like?" Naruto starred unsure of what just happened.
"Is you," Shikamaru closed his eyes and smiled.
Naruto pulled Shikamaru into another kiss, this time it was deeper. They spent the night talking and eventually fell asleep in each other's arms.
END FLASHBACK
"That's an interesting story," Tsunade smiled.
"Yeah, although I am surprised that Shikamaru made the first move," Sakura eyed Shikamaru.
"Yeah, it surprised me too!" Naruto laughed.
"Wait… this was before you went to Land of Needles?" Tsunade asked.
"Yea, why do you ask?" Shikamaru gave her a curiously look.
"Did they know?" Tsunade asked.
Shikamaru snorted and started laughing. Everyone looked at him like he had gone crazy.
"They knew," Shikamaru said through his laughter.
Naruto hit Shikamaru on the back of the head and made the brunette flinch.
"What the hell was that for?" Shikamaru asked as he rubbed the back of his head.
"You know what it was for," Naruto said with a stern voice.
"Oh come on!" Shikamaru countered with a wicked smile.
"Its not funny!" Naruto just about yelled
"Yes, it is," Shikamaru smirked.
"No, it's not," Naruto said ready to hit the brunette again.
Shikamaru rolled his eyes and turned back to face the others.
"What's so funny?" Kakashi asked.
"They gave Naruto 'the talk' when he was there," Shikamaru pointed to the blonde with his thumb.
"Really? Why didn't they give you 'the talk' Shikamaru?" Choji asked.
"They thought he was too lazy to make a move. So even if they did tell him, they thought he would be too lazy to… you know be prepared…," Naruto crossed his arms and rolled his eyes as he sat back in his chair.
Everyone else started laughing.
"See?" Shikamaru smirked at the blonde, "its funny."
Once everyone had stopped laughing, it got real quiet when they thought about what 'the talk' meant.
"How do you…" Kiba started.
"Don't go there," Naruto interrupted shaking his head.
Kiba opened his mouth then shut it and looked away.
"Have you two done anything?" Asuma asked after a while of awkward silence.
Naruto and Shikamaru both looked at the man who asked the question with wide eyes. Did he really just ask that? They both thought. Naruto opened his mouth to say something but then shut it. Shikamaru just sat there starring at his sensei, not know what to do or say.
"Well?" Kakashi prompted after a moment of silence.
"Um…" Naruto say shyly rubbing the back of his head avoiding their gaze.
"Well…" Shikamaru started.
"Yeah," Naruto said looking up at his sensei.
"You have?" Kakashi said as his one eye widened.
"Well, yeah. I mean we are two grown adults who love each other and are traveling together," Shikamaru said, " what did you think? That we would really say no?"
"Well, yes," Asuma said.
"Really?" Naruto asked eyeing Asuma.
"Well, no. I was hoping you would say no, but I was expecting yes," Asuma shook his head.
"The eternal flame of YOUNG LOVE burns brightly!" Gai shouted trying to relieve the tension. It didn't work.
Everyone sat there in silence.
"Do your parents know, Shikamaru?" Asuma asked.
Shikamaru nodded but said nothing.
"Is everything alright?" Tsunade asked seeing Shikamaru's reaction.
The brunette shook his head but again said nothing.
"His parents didn't take it very well," Naruto replied for his brunette before reaching over and grabbing his hand.
"Oh," Tsunade replied.
There was another long silence.
"So, what are you guys planning to do?" Hinata asked startling everyone.
"What do you mean, Hinata?" Shikamaru asked.
"Well, when people love each other, they get married and start a family," Hinata about whispered.
Naruto and Shikamaru looked at each other, then looked back at the blue hair shinobi.
"Um, we really haven't thought about it," Shikamaru shrugged.
"Well, obviously they can't have kids," Ino said.
"That's not necessarily true," Naruto said looking down at his food.
"Huh?" Ino replied.
"Well, we could adopt or have a surrogate mother," Shikamaru explained.
"Do you want to have a family?" Sakura asked.
"We honestly haven't discussed it," Naruto said.
Everyone nodded and dropped the subject. They spent the rest of the evening talking about Naruto and Shikamaru's relationship. Everyone then went separate way. Naruto and Shikamaru headed back to their apartment holding hands.
"I am going to see my parents again tomorrow," Shikamaru said breaking the silence.
"Really?" Naruto said wanting to make sure he was all right.
"Yea, I want to leave again soon, but I am not going to leave until my parents accept us," Shikamaru glanced over to Naruto.
"If that's what you want Shika, I will support you," Naruto nodded.
Naruto and Shikamaru reached their apartment. It had been a very chaotic day, and they were exhausted. They both fell a sleep almost immediately. Unknown to the two of them, Tsunade had something up her sleeve.