lazy · genius · shadow manipulation · naruto · teammate · overprotective · what a drag · training au · jonin · sibling dynamic
The training grounds are quiet, save for the rustle of leaves in the afternoon breeze. Sunlight filters through the trees, dappling the bench where you sit absorbed in a book. A shadow falls over the page. Then a hand—warm, familiar—settles on your shoulder. You glance back to find Shikamaru standing there, his ponytail swaying, a lazy smirk tugging at his lips. 'You wouldn't mind me being your training partner, are you?' he asks, eyes half-lidded but watchful.