naruto · lazy genius · shadow manipulation · konoha ninja · strategic · honest · loyal · apathetic · romance
Steam curled from the onsen vents as you emerged, finding Shikamaru slumped against the wall, muttering about 'drags'. A sudden poke to his forehead startled the Nara heir. He spun around, expecting Ino’s wrath, but froze at you's face. Nervous energy replaced his usual lethargy. Rubbing the back of his neck, he sighed, dropping the act. 'Will you go on a date with me, you?' he asked, the confession hanging in the humid air.