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Cravings	By : katsuyo Category: Naruto > Yaoi - Male/Male Views: 7589 -:- Recommendations : 0 -:- Currently Reading : 3
Disclaimer: I don't own Naruto or the characters. I don't make a red cent off this.

Chapter List
- 7
- 8
Author’s Note:
My sincere apologies on the delay of posting new chapters for this story. I needed to take care of my responsibilities.
This is a M-preg story. Please do not read if a man getting pregnant disturbs you.
Any sentence in Italics denotes the thoughts of an individual.
Any sentence in italics and quotation marks denotes conversation between Kyuubi and Naruto.

Double quotation marks - Naruto is speaking.
Single quotation marks - Kyuubi is speaking.

Children’s names:
Shiori - To weave a poem
Hiroshi - abundant, widespread
Takeshi – fierce, warrior
Masahiro – Righteous
Yuusuke – Superior, gentle

Disclaimer: I don't own Naruto or the characters. I don't profit from my fanfiction. I do, however, own the original characters in this fiction.

The sign that leads the way
The path we can not take
You've caught me at a bad time
So why don't you piss off
Your Silent Face – New Order

Chapter Eight

Shikamaru groaned as he rolled over to his side to turn off the alarm, only to frown as he felt a hand resting on his hip.
“I can go home if you would prefer your space.” murmured a sleepy voice with a yawn.
Shikamaru reached up and slid a hand across his face with a tired sigh.
“No. Stay. I like having you here.” admitted Shikamaru grudgingly as he moved his hand from his face and raised it above his head, rolling his back as he stretched.
“Kami, you're beautiful.”
Shikamaru's eyes widened in shock as he felt his face go warm.
“Troublesome.” muttered Shikamaru as he put his hand on the bed, pushing himself up and pulled back the sheet before swinging his legs up and over the edge of the bed.
“It bothers you that I find you beautiful?” asked Genma, now awake and not bothering to hide his amusement.
Shikamaru tsked under his breath as he stood up.
“Yes. I'm not used to compliments.” admitted Shikamaru morosely as he stumbled to the bathroom and turned on the light.
“I suggest you get used to it, Nara.”
Shikamaru felt the smile come to his lips at Genma's comment as he pushed aside the curtain and turned on the shower.
“Damn Ecchi. Always teasing me.” grumbled Shikamaru as he leaned in and checked the water.
Shikamaru felt his shadows slip out behind him as two arms slid around his lean waist and pulled him against Genma's body.
“Kami...I can say the same about you, Shika. Your shadows are very, very ecchi.” murmured Genma with a knowing smirk as he leaned down and kissed Shikamaru's shoulder.
“Don't remind me, baka.” muttered Shikamaru with a moan as one of Genma's hands dropped and wrapped around the base of his cock.
“I notice that it's not bothering you as much as it used to.”
Shikamaru gasped as he felt Genma's hand move up his shaft, causing him to tremble.
“Kami...Shika. That kind of reaction makes me want to push you against the tile and sink my dick into your ass.”
Shikamaru closed his eyes as his breath rasped quick and rough from his parted lips as more shadows bled out and enrobed them in darkness.
“I like the way the girls think...they're right. It's better when you can't see me.”
Nimble fingers reached up and plucked at one of Shikamaru's erect nipples.
“Ahhhh. Gen-ma...please. Do it already.” groaned Shikamaru, arching his back as he felt Genma's hand release his nipple and slide down his torso to rest on the top of his left thigh.
Genma dropped to his knees and kissed the top swell of Shikamaru's taut ass.
“No. You need to wait, Shika.” replied Genma with a soft, rolling chuckle as shadow hands roamed over his naked body.
Shikamaru moaned as he felt Genma move his other hand from his cock and moments later felt the man's hands gently pull his ass cheeks apart.
“Oh! Kami...Gen...ma.” moaned Shikamaru, pressing his hands against the tiled bathroom wall to stop himself from collapsing onto the floor as Genma licked his asshole.
“Mmmm...you taste like ripe strawberries, Shika. I wonder why?” drawled Genma with a slow melting smile as he lathed and teased Shikamaru's twitching hole.
“Ahhh....baka. You know...ahhh...why. Ecchi...pervert.” gasped Shikamaru as he felt Genma's tongue breach his hole and begin to slide in and out.
Genma pulled his tongue out with a pop and gave Shikamaru's ass a long languid lick.
“I have a sweet tooth, Shika...you got a problem with that?” husked Genma with a hint of a teasing note in his voice as his thumb reached out and stroked Shikamaru's ass bud.
Shikamaru trembled, his cock dripping pre-cum as he heard the low sultry ripple of Genma laughing in delight while he continued to cling to the wall, his knees weak.
“Kami. Fuck me, Genma...please. I'm about to burst.” muttered Shikamaru, hating the desperation he was feeling for this man's touch as his whole body burned in embarrassment.
“No. I'm not going to be someone you see as capable of scratching your itch, Shika. I want more than being your fuck buddy.” replied Genma softly as he slowly pushed his thumb into Shikamaru's ass.
“Ahhh! Kamikami. Genma.” rasped Shikamaru, quivering as he felt Genma's thumb stroking inside his channel.
A lone tear escaped from Shikamaru's eyelids clenched tight as he struggled to control his shadows and himself.
“Kami...your girls want me badly, Shika. Such slutty shadows you have. Ahhh, I love it when you're honest with me, Shika. You really want this body of mine, don't you?” purred Genma into the darkness as he pulled out his thumb and replaced it with two long fingers, pressing in hard and deep, slowly opening up Shikamaru's ass.
“I do. Ahhh...kami! I do!” gasped Shikamaru, clawing at the tile as Genma fucked him with his fingers.
“You want more, Shika? Your girls seem to want more....ahhh, that's not fair, Shika. Stroking my cock like that...kuso.” panted Genma against Shikamaru's bare flesh.
“Please...Genma. Stop teasing...” begged Shikamaru, feeling more tears slip out as his hips moved urgently as Genma worked more fingers into his asshole.
“No, Shika...teasing you would be leaving you hanging.” replied Genma softly, kissing Shikamaru's ass cheek as he worked another finger inside.
“Ahhhh...ahhh...kami...Genma. No...more. I want...” rasped Shikamaru, dropping his head and pressing his cheek against the bathroom wall tile as his body shook harder with the need to come.
Genma stood up, breathing hard, his fingers being swallowed by Shikamaru's ass.
“I want it too, Shika. I want it badly. I want to open this ass up with something a lot larger than my fingers but not now...not when I know you need to be at work in under 2 hours.” muttered Genma as he gathered Shikamaru against him.
“Kamikami...I fucking don't care, Genma...I don't care who knows that you fucked me. I need you to get me off.” rushed out Shikamaru, dropping his head back onto Genma's shoulder as he felt the man's hand around the base of his cock.
“I care, Shika.” murmured Genma softly, kissing the top of Shikamaru's ear as he stroked Shikamaru's cock in tandem to his fingers fucking Shikamaru's ass.
“I care what people think. I don't want them to get the wrong impression that you are just someone I see to help get me off.” whispered Genma, drawing the tip of Shikamaru's ear into his mouth and giving it a suck.
“I'm greedy, Shika. I want more than a fuck. I want a lifetime.”
Shikamaru's shadows rippled and shook as his body hummed and shivered, gasping as he felt his balls draw up.
Shikamaru swallowed audibly before he left out a breath, low and raspy.
“Genma...kami...you ask...too much.” gasped Shikamaru, feeling his heart lurch as the shadows unraveled, parting above the couple to reveal Shikamaru's tear stained face to Genma.
“Kami, Shika. Only you are capable of making me feel like this. You always have.” confessed Genma, drawing Shikamaru's ear into his mouth once more and sucking hard.
Shikamaru's eyelids opened in a rush as he felt it then as his body gave up fighting.
“AHHHHH! Genmagenma....kami...oh kami.” cried Shikamaru as his ass clamped down on Genma's thrusting fingers and he came over the hand holding his cock.
“Oh...kami...Shika. Damn. That look on your face and your girls...kuso. I'm close.” warned Genma as he felt the shadows moving faster on his hard cock.
“Oh kami...wait..I want to watch you.” returned Shikamaru shakily as he felt Genma carefully pull his fingers out of his still twitching ass and his hand release his cock.
Shikamaru felt Genma's hands back on his body once more, this time on his hips, gently turning him around.
“Holy kami...” gasped Shikamaru in shock, his cock giving a twitch and attempting to rise at the sight of Genma surrounded by Shikamaru's shadows.
Genma licked his lips at the look in Shikamaru's eyes.
He wasn't sure what he was expecting but that fleeting look of arousal and admiration was encouraging.
“You look good wrapped up in my shadows.” murmured Shikamaru, his gaze turning serious and turning Genma on even more.
“Kuso...I'm close, Shika.” warned Genma, feeling a sense of desperation claw at his insides.
Genma started as the shadows pulled away from Genma's cock, and Shikamaru stepped forward, reaching out and wrapped trembling fingers around the base of Genma's shaft.
“Genma. Watch me while I take your cock in my mouth and swallow your come.” murmured Shikamaru, dropping to his knees and tilting his head up to stare at Genma's face.
“Kami...you hot, sexy bastard. Do what you want with me, Shika. I'm yours...I've been yours for a long while now.” confessed Genma with a smile as he felt his face warm up in embarrassment.
“So you can still blush after all this time...I was wondering.” remarked Shikamaru, returning Genma's smile with a small one of his own before he brought his head down, opened his mouth wide and inhaled Genma's dick into his hot wet mouth.
“Ahhh, kami. Kuso, Shika...you know how to turn me inside out.” rasped Genma, closing his eyes and dropping his head back with a low husky groan.
Genma reached up with a visibly trembling hand and gently placed it on the back of Shikamaru's head, riding it as Shikamaru slide his mouth up and down his hard shaft, sucking and licking the length with every pull.
“Ahhh...Shika...Shika...yes, ahhh...koi. Kami...I can't....KUSO!!! Ahhhahhh...SHIKA!!!”
Genma gasped, shuddering as he felt Shikmaru's throat contract around his cock as he came down the younger man's throat.
“Fuck, Shika...you make me weak...you know that, right?” muttered Genma hoarsely as he felt Shikamaru's mouth loosen its hold on his drained cock.
Genma opened his eyes and looked down to find Shikamaru's dark eyes on him, his pink tongue slipping out from parted lips to lick at the stray drops of Genma's come as Genma's cock slid out of Shikamaru's mouth.
“Sexy, sexy man...” whispered Genma hoarsely, not bothering to hide his desire and admiration for the man still on his knees in front of him as his hand continued to caress Shikamaru's head.
“Genma...I...” began Shikamaru, his face heating up as he felt his shadows shift and move around him and Genma.
“Shh...it's okay, Shika. I know. Don't push yourself.” admonished Genma softly, dropping his hand to place a finger against Shikamaru's parted lips before he reached for Shikamaru's arm with his other hand and pulled him to his feet.
“We should get ready while there is still hot water.” continued Genma with another smile as he pulled Shikamaru into his embrace and watched in silent amusement as the shadows wrapped tightly around them both.

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Genma's hand hovered over the strawberries for a few seconds before he pulled it back as he felt an unfamiliar flush of warmth wash over his features.
He tsked under his breath as he reached for the strawberries once more, this time picking up a small tray and carefully placing it into his basket.
He had waited until Shikamaru left for work before cleaning the apartment and leaving to do long overdue chores at his own place.
Kuso. His thoughts were all scrambled up inside his head right now.
Shikamaru just had to look at him and his guts started twisting up in knots.
He never felt this way before. Not even with...
Genma shut down that thought and frowned darkly as he walked over to the display of Chinese Cabbage.
No. That was one sided. His old partner never returned his feelings. He had known that.
It had never been spoken between them but Genma had known.
“I agree. That's way too expensive for cabbage. Haruki-san has it cheaper around the corner. Junai-san's strawberries are better quality and for cheaper too.” murmured a voice beside him.
Genma turned to find Naruto standing next to him, grinning like an idiot.
“Uzumaki. What brings you out to the markets?” asked Genma with a genuine smile for the man holding a basket in his hand.
“Hunger...that and I needed a distraction. It's too quiet at the house.” grumbled Naruto with a slight shrug of his shoulders.
Genma nodded in understanding.
He had heard from Shikamaru that the children were still in protection.
“Shiranui, I was wondering...would you be interested in joining me for lunch after we finish up with our errands?” asked Naruto suddenly, with a bright smile.
“Yes...I would be honored, Uzumaki-san.” replied Genma with a grin and a brief incline of his head.
“Good...I will leave you to your shopping for now but I will see you at 1 pm. I would stay to chat longer but this vendor doesn't like me.” returned Naruto with a full smile before he turned and walked through the crowd, unperturbed by the whispers his presence caused as he walked by.
Genma watched the man disappear, wondering what it was that Naruto needed to discuss with him.
It hadn't been his imagination.
“Is it just the strawberries, sir or do you want to get the Cabbage as well?” asked a voice.
Genma turned and smiled at the man trying to rush him off.
“Actually, I changed my mind about the strawberries...sorry.” replied Genma, pushing the basket into the surprised man's hands before turning and walking away from the stand.
Naruto was right.
There were better places to get what he needed.
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Genma paused at the gate and looked up at the house.
The Uchiha Main House still looked imposing.
Like the Clan, it demanded respect.
Genma grinned as he unlatched the gate and pushed it open, admiring how silently it whispered, watching the fine filament trailing to a nearby post glisten in the light.
Genma stepped over the filament casually and paused on the pathway to raise his hand briefly and wave at the open window looking down on the path.
Genma smirked as he heard a whisper and flicker before he nodded and continued up the path to the front entrance.
“I'm in the kitchen.” called out a cheerful voice as Genma carefully placed his basket on the ground before reaching for his shoes.
Genma put his shoes into the nearby shelf, put on a pair of house slippers and picked up the basket, stepping into the house with a small smile.
It was bright and cheerful, a reflection of the current occupant of the home.
“Keep walking down the hallway...you will see me on the left hand side.”
Genma smirked as he followed Naruto's voice down the hallway.
“The apron suits you.” replied Genma with a grin as he entered the kitchen.
Naruto brushed a hand down the front of his apron before reaching up to scratch the back of his self consciously.
“Thanks. Yoshino-chan got it made for me. I like it very much.” murmured Naruto with a tone of pride as he dropped his hand and caressed the fabric.
“The Naras love you very much.”
Naruto looked up in surprise before averting his gaze to where his pots were simmering on the stove.
“It took me a while to realize that they loved me for who I was and not for the fact that I saved their son.” admitted Naruto quietly, silently cursing himself as he felt the tips of his ears heating up.
“Does it bother you that the Naras see you as one of their own?”
Blue eyes widened in shock at the question.
He had never considered that before.
“No. It doesn't bother me. It just took a while for me to trust that this was real and that the Naras weren't prepared to walk away from me. When I finally realized that, I stopped fighting.” confessed Naruto, finally looking up over at Genma now sitting at the nearby kitchen table with a basket.
“You didn't need to bring me anything.” muttered Naruto, now feeling embarrassed.
“There's no need to panic, Naruto. It's just fresh ramen and udon noodles from Ichiraku's stand.” replied Genma with a soft chuckle.
“They didn't have to do that. I will call the old man tonight to thank him.” murmured Naruto, turning his head away to check on his pots once more.
“Is it hard to believe that you are loved?” asked Genma softly watching Naruto's face, ears and neck flush beet red in embarrassment.
“Yes. The old man has always been good to me though. It took me a long time to figure out that the free ramen coupons that regularly appeared under my door were from him and his daughter.” returned Naruto with a chuckle.
“Naruto...while I appreciate you cooking me lunch...I got the distinct impression that was just an excuse.”
Naruto lifted his head up and turned, not bothering to hide his shock and dismay.
Naruto let out a sigh and nodded.
“You're right. I wanted to talk to you about Shika but not where others could hear our business.” admitted Naruto with a shrug.
Genma nodded in understanding and felt new respect form for the blonde Shinobi currently pulling grilled Saury off the grill.
“Does it bother you?” asked Naruto softly.
“Does what bother me? Having lunch with you or talking about Shika? No to both.” replied Genma with a smirk.
“Let me ask you something, Uzumaki. Does it bother you that you are in love with a missing nin?” countered Genma, leaning back in his seat and watching Naruto's face with a knowing grin.
Naruto didn't disappoint.
“No. It wasn't my intention to fall in love with Itachi but I did. No, I don't have regrets loving Itachi...ever.” admitted Naruto, blushing hard as he plated the rest of the food.
“Is it painful? When you go in season?” asked Genma quietly.
“At first. I was scared and I didn't know what was going on but Kurama helped me through it.” murmured Naruto as he walked over to the kitchen table and put down a couple of dishes before returning to the kitchen.
“Is that why you went after Itachi Uchiha?”
Naruto nodded as he picked up the rice and another dish.
“The desire to rut was getting worse every time I went into season. Kurama suggested it would be best to find a mate rather than just hook up with someone. I was attracted to Itachi Uchiha and Kurama felt he was a good match.” returned Naruto with a sad smile, placing the dishes onto the table before sitting down.
“What about Sasuke? I would have thought he would have been a better match.” stated Genma with a shrug as he reached for the Saury.
Naruto grinned, not at all offended by Genma's comment.
“Sasuke never made my heart skip a beat when I looked at him.” replied Naruto with a knowing smirk.
Genma felt his lips move into a wide grin.
He understood what Naruto meant. It was more than desire he felt for the older Uchiha. He felt the same way whenever he looked over at Shikamaru and caught him staring back at him.
“I know what you mean. I get that way whenever I see Nara.” admitted Genma, still grinning.
“Is that why you still haven't slept with him?” countered Naruto, not bothering to hide his knowing smile.
“Yeah. I want more than a casual relationship with Shika...is that so wrong?” replied Genma with a shrug.
Naruto chuckled, shaking his head in the negative.
“No. I think it's good that you are not prepared to settle for 'right now'. I have a feeling that Shika is not happy about your stance though.” returned Naruto with a half smile.
“No. It's been difficult for me to say no to him lately. I want nothing more than to throw him down on the bed and screw him until he's too tired to move. The only thing that is stopping me is I sense that he's still reluctant in getting involved with another man.” stated Genma somberly, reaching for the plate of vegetables.
“I don't blame him. Kami, knows that Hyuuga did a number to his confidence.” continued Genma, piling vegetables into his bowl before handing it to Naruto.
“Thanks. I agree. For what it's worth...I admire your patience. Shikamaru can be stubborn.” replied Naruto.
“I noticed. It's one of the things I like about him though.” murmured Genma.
“You've got balls.”
Genma shook his head, not at all offended by Naruto's comments.
“I like to think that I am tenacious in my desire for Nara.” countered Genma with a smile.
“I wouldn't put off claiming him for much longer though...those shadows are starting to be an issue.” muttered Naruto under his breath but Genma still heard him.
“They never used to be a problem.” replied Genma quietly, picking up another bowl and adding it to his plate.
“Agreed...but it wasn't a problem until Shika started spending more time in your company.” returned Naruto calmly, taking the bowl from Genma's outstretched hand.
“Are you saying that I'm the reason why Shikamaru has been having problems controling his shadows?” asked Genma in surprise.
“You are...rather his feelings for you are the reason why he is losing control of his shadows. If he won't accept his feelings toward you then you need to make him.”
replied Naruto, giving Genma a serious look.
“I wanted to give him time but I get the impression that I can't do that anymore...why?” countered Genma with a frown.
“The shadows are acting on their own. He's not in control and he knows it.” murmured Naruto, averting his gaze and looking as though he betrayed his best friend.
“What do you suggest I do? Make him mine knowing that he still has doubts?” countered Genma with a frown.
Naruto returned his gaze back onto Genma, noting the man looking uncomfortable.
“You may not have a choice, Genma. You may need to put your reluctance aside and just take him like he wants you to.” replied Naruto after a moment of silence.
Genma turned his head, breaking eye contact with Naruto and tsked under his breath.
“I'm not going to lie, Naruto. I'm not happy about doing that but I do agree with you.” admitted Genma in chagrin.
“So...you will do it?” asked Naruto.
Genma nodded as he turned his head back and gave Naruto a look of resignation.
“Kuso. Yes. I will do it. I'm not thrilled but I will do it because I love the stubborn man.” replied Genma with a sigh as he picked up his chopsticks and began to eat.

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Shikamaru glanced up at the clock and frowned before returning his gaze back to the document he was reading.
“It's not like you to clock watch, Nara.” commented a voice in censure.
Shikamaru's eyes widened in shock as he looked over at Morino-san's desk to find Neji Hyuuga standing there with a report in hand and a sly half smile on his lips.
“I was surprised that you would wish to go on a mission so soon after the birth of your heir.” countered Shikamaru, slowly rising to his feet and feeling his emotions beginning to spike.
“My personal life is not your concern.” stated Neji calmly, the sly smile still in place.
Shikamaru felt the anxiety ramp up inside him, his control on his shadows beginning to slip.
Shikamaru closed his eyes and willed his body to calm down.
“I can say the same about mine as well, Hyuuga. It's none of your damn business what I do.” replied Shikamaru evenly, opening his eyes and pinning the Hyuuga Clan Leader with a emotionless stare.
“I was surprised that you would put your mark on someone as trashy looking as Shiranui. Your standards have slipped.” stated Neji blandly, dropping the report onto Morino's desk and turning to face him fully.
Shikamaru looked at Neji for a few moments, silently marveling at how someone so talented and handsome could have their head so far up their ass that they couldn't see beyond their own importance.
“I don't see how that is surprising, Hyuuga. You can move on but I can not? That hardly seems fair.” returned Shikamaru with a shrug of his shoulder.
Shikamaru watched Neji walk over to his desk, stop and lean over, placing his hands on top of Shikamaru's desk.
Shika looked up into Neji's pale moon colored eyes, one eyebrow raised.
“Well? You clearly have something important that you need to tell me that you can't broadcast to the rest of the room. Say it and then leave me in peace, Hyuuga.” stated Shikamaru bluntly, his eyes watching the man towering over him intently.
“Fine. You can do better than Genma Shiranui. He's classless and he's crass.” replied Neji arrogantly.
Shikamaru's eyes watched Neji's face impassively before breaking eye contact and drifting off the man's face to look over the man's body before returning his gaze back to Neji's face, noting the smirk on the man's lips.
“Better, meaning you? You made it clear how you felt about me when you discovered I have a seal.” replied Shikamaru quietly, feeling his anger begin to simmer.
“I still desire you, Nara...very much. I am not repulsed by the notion of spending an hour or two in your company from time to time.”
Shikamaru's heart stopped beating for a second as he processed what the other man was telling him before he deliberately placed his hands a couple of inches across from Neji's own splayed palms and leaned forward so that his face was mere inches away from Neji.
“You selfish piece of shit. You think I am content being your piece of ass on the side?” hissed out Shikamaru quietly as he felt the shadows leak out from his feet and creep under the desk.
“You never complained about my technique.” countered Neji arrogantly, the smirk slanting up on an angle.
Shikamaru closed his eyes and tried to reign in his shadows but the asshole in front of him was making it difficult.
“I never had anything to compare it against until recently. There is something to be said about having an older man as my partner. Experience does make a big difference. He's never in a rush.” returned Shikamaru with a smirk of his own as he opened his eyes and watched Neji's reaction to his comment.
Neji's eyes narrowed in anger as he lifted his hands off the desk and grabbed Shikamaru by the forearms, pulling him closer so Neji's face was a few scant inches from Shikamaru's own.
“I remember when you used to beg me to fuck you.” hissed Neji, into Shikamaru's ear as he tightened his grip, bruising Shikamaru's arms.
“Well, that was before you decided that your ambition was more important than me. It's too late for regrets now, Hyuuga.” Countered Shikamaru quietly as he felt his control unravel and allowed his shadows free reign.
The shadows slithered on the floor like inky snakes, quickly covering the distance between the two men.
“What a drag.” muttered Shikamaru as his shadows traveled up Neji's shoes and wound themselves around his ankles.
Pale eyes widened in shock before Neji was pulled off his feet, breaking his hold on Shikamaru's upper arms as he fell backwards.
“Baka hypocrite.” muttered Shikamaru dispassionately as he watched Neji hit the floor, the man's ankles shrouded by black strands of shadow.
“What the hell, Nara?! Let me go!” hissed Neji, not bothering to hide his anger.
Shikamaru closed his eyes with a tired sigh before opening them once more.
“No. I don't wish to. I want you to feel how I felt that night you came to my hospital room and told me that you didn't want to be with me anymore.” replied Shikamaru finally, as his shadows wound themselves further and further up the Hyuuga's prone body.
“Trapped...helpless. Wrapped in pain and sorrow. You don't care who you hurt in your ambition.” continued Shikamaru tonelessly as the shadows crept up higher.
Shikamaru lifted his hands from the desk and took a deep breath as he did the first hand sign, locking the shadows tightly around Neji.
“You crushed my heart and my pride that night, Hyuuga. Even now, you have no thought or consideration to the pain you caused me.” murmured Shikamaru, making another handsign and causing the shadowy coccoon to shift before it slowly moved.
“What are you doing, baka?! Release me now, Nara! This is not amusing.” growled Neji, showing his anger and irritation in his eyes as he started to struggle against his restraints.
“Nothing about this situation ever was amusing, Hyuuga. You assume too much but that's your problem. You think I want to be your fuck buddy? Get real, Hyuuga. The world doesn't revolve around you.” countered Shikamaru coldly as he made another handsign.
The trussed form of Neji Hyuuga moved more smoothly now, gliding effortlessly towards the door.
“I'm not planning to do you harm if that's what that look on your face implies, Hyuuga. Be grateful that I just want you gone from my sight.” murmured Shikamaru calmly as Neji struggled against the shadow bonds as he left the large room.
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Genma sat in Naruto's kitchen enjoying his post lunch green tea, reluctant to leave.
He could see why Shikamaru spent a lot of time in Naruto's home.
There was no stress here. No tension...just acceptance.
Genma suddenly grinned.
“So...you have five gorgeous children. Do you have any plans to have more?” asked Genma innocently, picking up his teacup and calmly taking a sip as he watched Naruto's face covertly.
Blue eyes widened in shock as the blonde slowly went beet red.
“Uh, uh. Um...I don't know.” admitted Naruto, blushing profusely.
“What about you, Genma? Any plans to have a family?” countered Naruto with a smirk.
It was Genma's turn to start blushing as he thought of Shikamaru holding his child.
“Unless a miracle happens, I am not planning to have children. I just want to be with Shikamaru. I would be happy with spending my life with him.” replied Genma quietly, as he put the cup down.
“And what would you do if life granted you your fondest wish but you ended up getting more than you bargained for?” asked Naruto quietly.
Genma's eyes softened as he recalled Shikamaru's face this morning.
“I would embrace it and accept the consequences with a grateful heart.” murmured Genma softly after a few moments.
“Uzumaki! Uzumaki! Sir...you need to come with me!”
Naruto's eyes locked with Genma's own gaze.
Genma saw panic and fear there before the blonde broke eye contact and launched himself from his chair, rushing over to the nearest window.
“What is it? Is it the children?” asked Naruto down to the shinobi standing outside the gate.
“No, sir.” replied the shinobi, somberly.
“Thank kami.” muttered Naruto under his breath but Genma still heard him.
“What's going on?” called out Naruto, watching the man shift from foot to foot, clearly uncomfortable.
“It's Shikamara Nara, sir. He's been arrested.”
Naruto's eyes dilated in shock before he turned his head to see Genma jumping to his feet, the kitchen stool rocking from side to side before crashing to the floor with a bang.
“Where is he?” called out Naruto, returning his gaze back to the man standing at the gate.
The shinobi looked down at the ground, revealing how uncomfortable he was feeling about the message he was forced to bring.
“He's in a holding cell. You are to report to Morino-sama in his office.” replied the shinobi, finally looking up towards the window, his face showing fear.
Naruto frowned as he noticed the man's agitation.
“What is it you are not telling me, shinobi-san? I warn you...don't lie to me. My Oto-fox will not be happy.” called out Naruto, his brows slashing down in a forbidding look of displeasure that promised serious repercussions.
The shinobi looked down at the ground before looking back up towards the window again.
“The Hyuuga is claiming that Nara wrapped him in a kagemane without provocation...sir.” admitted the shinobi with a swallow, his worry showing on his face.
Naruto stopped frowning and started smiling.
“Don't worry. Nara is not going to be charged...you have my word...” called out Naruto, breaking off when he realized that he didn't know the shinobi's name.
“Ryukai, sir. Nara and I work together. H-he welcomed me when I started working in the reports room, sir.” admitted the shinobi, averting his gaze.
Naruto nodded in understanding. There was concern and respect there for Shikamaru Nara.
“It will be fine, Ryukai-san. Hyuuga is a pompous asshole. Go back and let Morino-san know that I am on my way over with Shiranui.” assured Naruto.
The man started at the mention of Genma's surname.
“H-how did you know that I needed to collect Shiranui?” asked Ryukai, not bothering to hide his shock and surprise.
“Years of working with the boss-man. Don't worry, Ryukai-san...give you another year or so and you will be able to figure out a little of the boss's logic.” replied Naruto, smiling down at the man standing outside his gate.
The shinobi smiled and gave a bow.
“Thank you, sir. I-i was worried when they arrested Nara at his desk. I will go and let Morino-sama know you are on your way.” returned Ryukai before disappearing with a flicker.
“So...it finally happened.” mused Naruto, turning to find Genma Shiranui standing behind him, ready to go.
“You were expecting this?” asked Genma with a quirk of his eyebrow, flicking his senbon to the other corner of his lips.
Naruto shrugged.
“It was inevitable. I am actually surprised that he didn't do it the night he returned from that mission and Hyuuga dumped him at the hospital.” admitted Naruto quietly, walking past Genma and down the hallway.
Genma followed him, watching as he opened up a closet and pulled out his weapons pouch and slipping it into his pants pocket.
“You ready? Knowing Hyuuga...he's turned this into a three-ring circus.” murmured Naruto with a sigh as he closed the closet door and walked over to the key rack on the wall, plucking his house keys off.
Genma smirked. He recognized that look on Naruto's face all too well.
Someone was going to get his ass handed back to him, Uzumaki style.
“I wouldn't miss it. Let's go get Shikamaru.” murmured Genma with a grin as he followed Naruto out of the house.

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Naruto entered the Ibiki Morino's office and observed the occupants in silence before slowly bowing his head in acknowledgement to the large scarred man behind the desk.
Ibiki Morino gave nothing away but Naruto could sense his boss's displeasure over the situation.
Hyuuga was pissed off, the Hokage irritated and the Nara Clan Leader merely amused.
“Take a seat, Uzumaki. You too, Shiranui.” murmured Morino in way of greeting, giving a brief nod in the direction of two vacant chairs.
'It doesn't look good, kit. Hyuuga wants Shikamaru to be punished.'
Naruto nodded in agreement as he sat down, his gaze drifting over to Neji sitting ram board stiff in his chair.
“I agree, Kurama-sama. He's pretty upset. It's his own stupid fault for going anywhere near Shika in the first place. Let's get this meeting started and then we can figure out just how bad Shika's situation is. Does that sound good to you, Oto-fox-san?”
Naruto smiled as the fox demon chuckled and waited, resting his hands on his lean stomach, the fingertips steepled together.
“Shikamaru Nara is being formally charged with assault against a clan leader.” stated Ibiki Morino bluntly.
Naruto deliberately let out a loud yawn, much to Kurama's delight before he replied casually, “Was it aggravated or did he assault the clan leader in question without provocation?”
“He made me a laughing stock. Why does it matter?” hissed out Neji, drumming his fingers on the arm rest of his chair.
“It matters a great deal, Hyuuga-san. You are formally pressing charges against Shikamaru. He is my family. I am entitled to know the answer to my question.” replied Naruto calmly with a wide grin, his cobalt eyes flashing momentarily to amber in warning.
“If the embarrassment you received at his hands was unjustifiable, then you are well in your bounds to press charges but...” continued Naruto smoothly, pausing to give Neji a look.
“If however, you did something to justify Shikamaru's actions and he felt the need to protect himself then you have no reason to press charges, other than hurt feelings.” finished Naruto lazily before turning his gaze to Ibiki Morino.
“I'm assuming that Shikamaru was required to submit a statement in response to his charges, hn?” asked Naruto with a sly smile.
“Shikamaru stated that he was provoked but he did nothing more than remove Hyuuga from his presence using the most convenient method at his disposal.” replied Ibiki Morino with a nod and a slight upturn of his lips.
Shikaku smirked and gave Neji Hyuuga a knowing sideways glance.
“How is Shikamaru doing?” asked Naruto abruptly.
Ibiki's upturned lips hitched a little higher.
“Nara is comfortable. Many have showed up with food and other items to ensure he isn't inconvenienced by his incarceration.” replied Ibiki cordially.
“You're rewarding him for his disgusting behavior?!” growled Neji, drumming his fingers louder onto the surface of the arm rest, casting a glare at the room and the occupants one at a time.
“Why not? I'm tempted to throw him a party.” replied Tsunade dryly.
Naruto heard Kurama begin to howl in laughter as he bit his own lip and looked down at the floor.
“I want him punished!” hissed Neji, scowling at the Hokage.
Naruto heard Kurama stop laughing.
“Why?” asked Naruto, lifting his head to stare at Neji.
“I have suffered an injustice...I demand...” began Neji coldly, only to be cut short by another voice.
“What a drag. Shut the hell up, Hyuuga.”
All heads turned to see Shikamaru standing in the doorway, two shinobi trailing behind him.
“I think I am going to be okay. Morino-sama will call you back later.” murmured Shikamaru to the two shinobi before turning back to face the group in the room.
Genma flicked his senbon as he watched Shikamaru enter the room and close the door.
“That's your problem, Hyuuga. You have a sense of entitlement.” murmured Shikamaru lazily before he gave a small nod of acknowledgement to Morino, the Hokage and his father.
“You look displeased, Shika.” stated Naruto casually with a grin.
Shikamaru returned Naruto's grin with a small one of his own.
“I am. Shino Aburame just beat me at a game of Shoji.” replied Shikamaru with a mock frown.
Genma turned away and allowed the smile to come to his lips, feeling a little more relieved about this situation.
Genma heard the scrape of a chair and looked back in time to find Shikamaru looking at him as he sat down.
“Hey. How are you doing, Nara?” asked Genma with a smile.
Genma's smile widened into a grin as Shikamaru blushed before he heard the man mutter under his breath, “Troublesome.”
“I agree. This issue is troublesome.” grumbled Tsunade, giving Ibiki a grumpy look.
“Shikamaru Nara, you are being charged with assaulting a Clan Leader.” stated Ibiki Morino, turning to stare at Shikamaru lounging in his chair.
“It was self defense. He grabbed me.” countered Shikamaru with a shrug.
“You have no proof of this.” returned Neji with a cold glare.
“Actually, I do. Can I have permission to use my shadows, sir? I have no wish to give Hyuuga a free show.” murmured Shikamaru, addressing his boss.
Genma coughed into his hand to mask his laughter as Ibiki gave his permission.
Shikamaru stood up and black shadowy ribbons whispered out and around him, effectively shielding the man from curious eyes as he disrobed.
Two arms popped out from the shadows much to the amusement of Shikaku Nara and Genma Shiranui.
“Is that sufficient proof for you all?” drawled Shikamaru, punctuating the question with a yawn.
Naruto growled when he noticed the finger bruising on Shikamaru's upper arms.
“You bastard, Hyuuga. You sit there crying victim and he's the one with the bruises. You broke the skin in a couple of places, you piece of shit!” railed Naruto, pushing back his chair.
“Sit back down, Uzumaki.” grumbled Ibiki with a wave of his hand before casting Neji a jaundiced glance.
“Uzumaki raises an excellent point. Since Shikamaru Nara can prove that it was self defense, I can't charge him with assault. I suggest you deal with the embarrassment and move on.” countered Ibiki dryly, turning his head to address the Hyuuga clan leader.
“I agree, Hyuuga. I have better things to do than play referee on what is clearly a childish squabble. Go home to your wife and heir.” concurred Tsunade, rising to her feet and walking over to the door.
“Can I return home or am I restricted to my cell?” asked a muffled voice.
Genma glanced over in time to see the shadows fall away, revealing Shikamaru shrugging his flack jacket on over his shirt.
“You will be able to return home but I need you to stay behind so I can finalize your release papers. Hyuuga, your business here is concluded. You can leave.” stated Ibiki with a casual wave of his scarred hand.
Genma watched in interest as Neji Hyuuga stood up and made no secret how displeased he was.
“Too damn bad.” muttered Genma under his breath.
He heard Naruto chuckle and then softly, “I agree. He gets indulged way too much.”
The group waited for the Hyuuga Clan Leader to make his noisy departure from the room.
“Shiranui...secure the room. Ensure we are not disturbed.” drawled Ibiki, closing and moving the folder in front of him to replace it with another.
Genma stood up, walked over to the door, locked it and then performed the hand signs to seal the room.
“So, what happened?” asked Morino, pinning Shikamaru with a look.
Shikamaru felt his face heat up in embarrassment as he averted his gaze, one tiny tendril of shadow sprouting out, revealing his anxiety.
Shikamaru trembled when he felt the gentle pressure of a hand on his shoulder before he relaxed when he heard, “It's okay. No one is going to judge.”
Shikamaru nodded as the shadowy tendril slithered on the floor and proceeded to climb up Genma's foot, coiling around the man's calf.
“He propositioned me. He was upset when I refused his offer of being his piece of ass on the side.” stated Shikamaru bluntly.
“He deserved to be wrapped up and carted off like last week's trash then.” murmured Genma with a smile as his hand gave Shikamaru's shoulder a reassuring rub.
Shikamaru swallowed, feeling a little calmer since the incident but still, he was worried.
It was bad enough that Neji Hyuuga was an asshole but being an asshole in charge of a clan just made the situation worse.
“Whoah. Your girl brought over her friends. What just happened, Nara?” asked Genma calmly as three more tendrils of shadows slithered across the floor and climbed up his leg as well.
“I'm worried that I have caused my family unnecessary problems.” admitted Shikamaru with a low drawn out sigh.
Shikaku leaned back in his chair and chuckled.
“I wouldn't worry too much about us, son. The last time I checked, your mother still has a nasty frying pan swing.”
Shikamaru felt one corner of his lips turn up at his father's comment.
“I thought her specialty was the rolling pin, dad.” replied Shikamaru with a smirk.
Shikaku chuckled more, not offended by his son's statement.
“No, man...it's her cookies.” joined in Naruto with a grin.
Shikaku and Shikamaru turned, giving Naruto a horrified look.
“Kami, I had forgotten about that.” muttered Shikaku, shuddering with distaste.
“I found her last batch most effective in making the prisoners more compliant.” remarked a gruff voice in an off-handed tone.
Shikaku, Shikamaru and Naruto stared at each other before turning as a single entity to give their boss a mutual look of horror.
“Kami...please tell me you are joking about that, boss man.” murmured Naruto.
Ibiki shrugged in response before clasping his scarred hands in front of him on top of the pile of paperwork.
“Kami...that is evil. Does she know?” breathed Shikaku after a few more moments of silence.
Ibiki smirked, not at all offended before moving one hand and reaching down to a drawer on his desk, pulling out a tin with the Nara symbol on top.
“The sugar cookies are excellent but I get the best results with Yoshino's shortbread.” replied Ibiki calmly, giving the top of the tin a small tap with one of his fingers.
Genma turned his head and coughed into his hand before he turned his head back and dryly replied, “Politely decline the shortbread...got it.”
“Son...is that all that is bothering you?”
Shikamaru looked up in surprise to find his father and Naruto looking at him with concern.
Shikamaru swallowed and felt his face warm.
He knew what his father meant.
Even now, it was hard to ignore the shadows restlessly moving up and down Genma's legs.
Shikamaru closed his eyes and forced himself to calm down, feeling his shadows struggling and pulling before finally slipping off Genma and disappearing.
“I'm sorry.” whispered Shikamaru, opening his eyes to find Genma staring at him.
“I'm fine with it.” returned Genma with a flick of his senbon.
“I'm not. You got lucky this time, Shikamaru...next time you may not.”
Shikamaru turned his head and saw the serious look on his father's face.
“I agree. I am restricting you to paperwork at home.” intoned Ibiki, crossing his arms across his chest.
Shikamaru recognized that motion well.
Morino-san was not budging from this.
“What a drag. For how long?” countered Shikamaru with a sigh.
“For as long as it takes.” stated Ibiki bluntly, casting his eyes down at the desk.
“He's right. A shadow wielder with no control over their shadows is a liability.” added another voice.
Shikamaru shifted his gaze to his father.
Shikamaru felt his irritation begin to rise.
“How do you expect me to do that? It's not that simple.” bit out Shikamaru.
“It is, Shika. You need to be honest with your emotions.” countered Naruto quietly.
Shikamaru felt his face get warmer.
“Shikamara...I'll take you home.”
Shikamaru felt his control slip once more as a small tendril of shadow darted out and slithered over to Genma.
“Why?” asked Shikamaru feeling panic at the thought of Genma escorting him home.
“Because I agree with Naruto on this.” murmured Genma somberly.
Shikamaru tsked under his breath as he called his errant shadow back and felt it tug and pull before it came back.
“Fine, Shiranui. Take me home.” grumbled Shikamaru rising to his feet and giving Genma a look of irritated resignation.
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