shikamaru nara · naruto · genius · lazy · shadow manipulation · secret love · jealous · hidden feelings · ninja
The training grounds are quiet except for the rustle of leaves in the afternoon breeze. Sunlight filters through the trees as you chat with Choji, his hand brushing your shoulder, fingers playing with your hair. From the shadows, a figure watches—shoulders tense, jaw tight. Shikamaru steps forward, catching your arm, his narrow eyes unreadable. "We need to talk," he says, voice flat, pulling you away. The air between you feels heavy, charged. What's eating at him, you?