The Way Things Are
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Naruto › Yaoi - Male/Male › Shikamaru/Neji
Rating:
Adult ++
Chapters:
32
Views:
3,467
Reviews:
777
Recommended:
2
Currently Reading:
0
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I do not own Naruto, nor any of the characters from it. I do not make any money from the writing of this story.
Epilogue
Ah, the epilogue. With it comes the end of this story. It's kind of sad, isn't it? Oh well. Just because this story is over doesn't mean that the side fics will be. haha I hope to get those started and up soon. ^_^ So many stories that I need to get down on 'paper' so to speak. lol Happy reading!
REVIEW REPLIES:
Admiral ShadowWolf: Yes, dealing with those people when they're angry is not a good idea. Especially considering as they are ever really angry. I liked the twist for Sasuke too, but I don't know how I'd explain it. XD Maybe he has to do some intense training? haha I don't know. Here's some tissues *hands some to you*. If you're going to cry, you might as well as be prepared! haha
Dying Dreams: Everyone has their preferences. I personally like it, but I'll try to not over do it for you. XD A lot of people seem to be sad that this is ending...I can't believe that you guys find it that great really.^_^; But I am very glad that you've enjoyed it. Hopefully you'll like this as well. :)
AngelicChaos: Well, all five do get back, but...a little less sane then when they left. XD I hope you'll enjoy reading this epilogue. :D
Timberfox: The Raikage will thoroughly punish them. He knows how important the Hyuuga's are and how strict they can be, so he'll deal punishment fairly, but mercilessly. haha I'm sure Shikamaru would have liked to...'play' with them a little longer too. XD
Annieme: lol I'm sure you'll find something else to give your life purpose. :) and I'm not done writing Shikamaru/Neji. Oh no. Not in the least. You can expect more of them from me. :)
amith: lol Only 3 weeks left! They both have been very patient. XD I'll definitely continue writing similar stories, even if they are oneshots. Hopefully you'll like the other ones that I put up. ^_^
Im The Dobe: Yes, that was the official last chapter. Sad, isn't it? I'm sure there will be plenty of stories for you to review on of mine. Hopefully you'll like the side oneshots I'll be doing for this story. ^_^ Check out my other ones too if you haven't already! Thank you for being such an avid reviewer though. :) I hope to have more up soon.
Twisted_Reaper: Oh they will. No worries. As interesting and fun as it would be to do it from Naruto's view, I don't think I could do it. I have to work with fresh ideas and events, not ones I've already done. ^_^; That's the purpose of the side stories though. You'll get to read some good yummy stuff there. :D
XoXgaaraXoX: Yay for a non-loser Sasuke! XD lol I'm really glad you liked that part. I'm really glad that you think they're cute together. :) Hopefully they'll stay that way. I hope you'll check out my side fics when I get them up. :D
SG21: Really? Thanks for that info! I'll be sure to check it out when I have the time. ^_^ KHR is awesome. You'll be happy to know that the epilogue does have lemon. haha I'm really glad that you liked the waff though. ^_^
Damp: ^_^; I'm sure Shikamaru would have loved to do that. The two of you can plot some form of long distance torture or something. XD
Ino-chan: lol Well, at least it was cute! :D A lot of people liked seeing Shikamaru losing it. XD I'm really sorry that I made you worry! X( I am glad you enjoyed it though. Don't be too sad when you reach the end of this.
ShikaChouFan4Life: Yeah, it would suck. I'm glad I don't have to deal with that. *hands you tissues* It's OK to cry. Just remember that I'll be working on some side oneshots for this story. :) Happy day, right? :D
Syake: I hope someday that you'll be able to do something long. ^_^ That is if you want to. This one was certainly long. O_o Sasuke's guy was completely and totally tortured. I mean, Sasuke could make him sit in a pot of boiling oil for ten years if he wanted to. Well, it's not as fast as I usually am, but I hope this is both fast enough and slow enough for you. :)
lonelydove: I'm glad you liked it. :) I hope you'll enjoy the epilogue. ^_^
WickedMoment: ^_^ Thank you!
Mina: I'm really glad you think so. Hopefully you'll like the epilogue as well. ^_^
PotionsPet: Yes, it is. Sad, ne? I hope you'll like it anyhow. :)
charmpit: I was more than happy to share this story with you! I'm very happy that you enjoyed it. *blush* I don't know if I'm great, but I appreciate the compliment nonetheless. Thank you very much!
yuurimaoh: lol Angels, huh? Hopefully you won't be so tired again though. ^_^ I am really glad that you liked those particular lines. haha XD Hopefully you'll like the epilogue too.
jess249: Really? Worse that Sasuke with Mangekyou? O_o Is that even possible? haha j/k Yay for evil sides! lol I hope you'll enjoy this!
qwerty: Isn't it sad? I know. I'm really glad you have enjoyed it though. ^_^
KatFO: lol Yes, I'll take pity on you and give you some smexins. XD Yay for happy endings! Happy reading!
Zenith-Kaitou: lol Yes, you've got that right. XD lol I hope you'll enjoy it. :)
yaoilovergirl: Everyone liked the part where Shikamaru punched the guy...was it that great? XD lol Yes, there will be some yummy side fics, just for you guys. :D Hopefully you'll like them. And thanks!
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Epilogue
“Now, Shikamaru…Please…”
Panting heavily, Neji gasped as Shikamaru pushed his length inside of him. His fingers curled in the other’s hair as his legs wrapped around his waist. He trembled as Shikamaru held him, pressing kisses all over his cheeks, neck, shoulders, and chest. He moaned when the other placed a soft kiss to the center of his chest before the Nara pulled back and thrust back in, forcing Neji to moan even louder. Gods, he had missed this.
“You…have to tell me…if you-ah s-start hurting,” Shikamaru panted, his thrusts increasing in their pace.
Neji’s fingers slid down to the other’s back, fingers digging into the skin. Shikamaru grunted, but continued to pound into the Hyuuga, brushing up against his prostate as he changed his angle. Neji screamed out and arched his back, forcing Shikamaru to let go of his body as he flopped back onto the bed, his pleas begging the younger male to hit that spot again. Shikamaru complied, shivering as Neji screamed again.
“H-Harder, Shika!” Neji cried. “Please! Faster a-and harder!”
Unable to deny the other any longer, Shikamaru did as he asked. Neji was writhing underneath him in no time flat as he slammed into the other, growing faster and faster with each of Neji’s cries and screams. They both had missed this for far too long. First the mission to Suna, then the hospital, and then Neji’s recovery. Much, much too long. The fact that this was their third round for the night emphasized that point very clearly.
Shikamaru fell forward, his forearms resting on the sides of Neji’s head as his pace increased. He shakily lowered an arm to Neji’s erect member and started to pump it, thumb playing with the slick head. “…love you, Neji….”
“Oh gods,” Neji panted, his finger nails raking red lines across Shikamaru’s back. “I love you too.” Unable to hold back any longer, Neji released, back arched and Shikamaru’s name being screamed into their room. For once, Shikamaru did the same, Neji’s name rolling off of his tongue as his member swelled and ejaculated inside of the Hyuuga’s tight heat. The feeling only made Neji’s orgasm longer before he fell back onto the bed, covered both in the front and back with cum.
He vaguely even noticed the Nara falling down to the side of him, his completely spent member pulling out from the Hyuuga’s thoroughly used entrance. They laid there panting, eyes closed and bodies dwelling together in their sexual euphoria as cum leaked out of Neji’s ass and onto the bed spread. He was filled, to the brim with Shikamaru’s seed. If they tried to have a fourth round, he wasn’t sure he’d be able to make it.
“How I’ve missed hearing you cry my name out like that,” Shikamaru grinned after they had regained their breath.
“I missed having your cock up my ass,” Neji smirked, opening his eyes and turning his head to look at his husband.
Shikamaru chuckled and slowly pushed himself up. “As tired as I am, we need to change the sheets. I doubt you want to sleep covered like that either.”
Neji groaned and rolled to his side of the bed. “Go get in the shower and I’ll change the sheets then.”
Shikamaru stopped him. “No, you get in the shower first. You’re dirtier than I am. I’ll change the sheets.”
Neji frowned as he stood to his feet. “Shikamaru-“
“No arguments,” the Nara stated, getting to his own feet, despite the lack of energy he had. “Go on.” He playfully smack Neji’s butt as the other passed, the Hyuuga glaring at him as he tried to keep cum from staining the floor.
Standing underneath a warm spray of water was exactly what Neji needed before he went to bed. He hummed softly as the water ran down his body, helping him get rid of the sticky mess that almost covered his entire body. He could feel the cum that dribbled down his thighs disappear in the water and he tried to push most of it out. After all, going to bed after taking a shower, only to have cum stain some new, clean sheets was a bother.
He didn’t jump and wasn’t surprised when he felt a body come into the water behind him, two arms wrapping around him tightly. He leaned back onto the Nara, who immediately started to place soft kisses on Neji’s neck. He tilted his head to the side, giving the other more room to work and moaned when a hand started to play with his nipple. Half of his mind was telling him to stop the other before he got aroused again. And yet, he couldn’t care less if he did.
A gasp broke through his lips when a hand came and wrapped around his growing member. He arched into the other’s touch, not missing how Shikamaru chuckled against his neck. He started to moan and buck into the other’s hand, not surprised when he felt a hard, throbbing need being pressed in between the cheeks of his butt. He rubbed against the other, letting him know that this was something he really wanted. Something he wanted right now.
Shikamaru wasted no time and was soon buried to the hilt inside of Neji. He gave the other a little time to adjust, even though they had just done it before he started to pound into the other again. Neji was leaning against the wall heavily for support, his gasps and moans mixing with the sound of the splashing water on the tiles. He cried out when Shikamaru hit his prostate and he knew that he wasn’t going to last very long again.
“So beautiful, Neji,” Shikamaru whispered, kissing the Hyuuga’s wet shoulder. “So wonderful.”
“Sh-Shika,” Neji panted, “you-you can’t talk like th-that! Ah! Ah! AH!”
“Just a little more, Neji,” Shikamaru moaned, thrusting harder and faster. His hand came and wrapped almost harshly around Neji’s member. Neji cried out before he softly muttered his lover’s name, spraying his seed all over the bathroom wall and Shikamaru’s hand. Shikamaru thrust a couple of more times before he filled Neji once again, grunting softly as his essence filled his partner and spouse. They merely stood there for a moment before Neji collapsed, barely being caught by Shikamaru’s arms.
“I think we’ve pushed you to your limit tonight,” Shikamaru smiled, settling down on the shower floor with the Hyuuga.
“Just a little,” Neji groaned, his body pushing Shikamaru’s limp member out of him. Apparently, he hadn’t been completely spent.
Shikamaru chuckled. “Should I apologize?”
Neji shook his head and turned to rest his head on the Nara’s shoulder. “No. Why apologize for something I enjoyed?”
Wrapping his arms around the other, Shikamaru pulled Neji close, enjoying the feel of the water falling gently over his skin. Neji let out a soft sigh and relaxed in the other’s hold, letting the shower wash away his sweat and the other messes on his body. They simply sat there for a few minutes before Shikamaru grabbed the shampoo and started to clean Neji’s long hair. Neji, in turn, did the same, gently kissing his lover as they massaged and cleaned the other’s hair. The kiss continued even as they rinsed their hair.
By the time that the kiss ended, their hair was completely clean, as were their bodies and they had soaked up quite a bit of water. Neji turned off the water and stepped out of the shower, grabbing a nearby towel and wrapping it around his hair. He dried it as much as he could before he started to wipe off his body, Shikamaru doing the same, although his eyes stayed glued on the Hyuuga the entire time. For once, Neji was done drying before the other was and walked back into their room only to dive into their bed and get under the covers.
Shikamaru joined him shortly after, lying on his back so Neji could rest on his chest. “Comfortable?” he asked.
“Mmhmm,” Neji hummed, snuggling closer to the other. His hand came to rest on the Nara’s chest, drawing light circles on it absentmindedly.
Shikamaru smiled and grabbed said hand, twining his fingers with Neji’s and placed a soft kiss to its knuckles, his free arm wrapping snugly around Neji’s waist. “It feels good to lay by you like this.”
“You mean right after we’ve had sex?” Neji asked, smirking. “Four times?”
Shikamaru chuckled. “Yes, exactly.”
Neji’s eyes started to droop. “You know I’m going to be sore in the morning. Really sore.”
Shikamaru smirked. “It gives me a reason to cater to you.”
“Shikamaru-“
“Hush. You need to go to sleep. Rest is the best way to recover.”
“Bastard,” Neji mumbled, letting his eyes close as Shikamaru turned to his side and wrapped both arms around him tightly.
“Yes, I suppose you could call me that,” Shikamaru grinned, “but I’m sure there are other things that you’d rather call me.”
Neji smirked. “I suppose that’s true, Shika.”
Shikamaru paused before he let his eyes close. “Stay with me tonight.”
Neji smiled. “Forever and always.”
Tilting the Hyuuga’s head upwards, the Nara pressed his lips up against the others before he pulled the other closer. “I love you, Neji.”
Neji sighed softly and smiled even larger. “And I love you, Shikamaru.”
They fell asleep, tight in each other’s arms, dreaming of the days ahead and how they’d be spending it together.
~End~
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I would love to personally thank you all for all of your reviews, but I just don't have the time. So, thank you, each and everyone of you. I am so happy this story had so many people liking it. It was amazing to me how many people enjoyed this story. As a final count (as of this moment) this story has received 19105 hits with 870 reviews. I can't even begin to thank all of you for that. It really makes my day to see that my writing is enjoyed that much. Again thank you and I hope to have the side oneshots for this story up soon! Thank you!!!
~Aini ^_^
REVIEW REPLIES:
Admiral ShadowWolf: Yes, dealing with those people when they're angry is not a good idea. Especially considering as they are ever really angry. I liked the twist for Sasuke too, but I don't know how I'd explain it. XD Maybe he has to do some intense training? haha I don't know. Here's some tissues *hands some to you*. If you're going to cry, you might as well as be prepared! haha
Dying Dreams: Everyone has their preferences. I personally like it, but I'll try to not over do it for you. XD A lot of people seem to be sad that this is ending...I can't believe that you guys find it that great really.^_^; But I am very glad that you've enjoyed it. Hopefully you'll like this as well. :)
AngelicChaos: Well, all five do get back, but...a little less sane then when they left. XD I hope you'll enjoy reading this epilogue. :D
Timberfox: The Raikage will thoroughly punish them. He knows how important the Hyuuga's are and how strict they can be, so he'll deal punishment fairly, but mercilessly. haha I'm sure Shikamaru would have liked to...'play' with them a little longer too. XD
Annieme: lol I'm sure you'll find something else to give your life purpose. :) and I'm not done writing Shikamaru/Neji. Oh no. Not in the least. You can expect more of them from me. :)
amith: lol Only 3 weeks left! They both have been very patient. XD I'll definitely continue writing similar stories, even if they are oneshots. Hopefully you'll like the other ones that I put up. ^_^
Im The Dobe: Yes, that was the official last chapter. Sad, isn't it? I'm sure there will be plenty of stories for you to review on of mine. Hopefully you'll like the side oneshots I'll be doing for this story. ^_^ Check out my other ones too if you haven't already! Thank you for being such an avid reviewer though. :) I hope to have more up soon.
Twisted_Reaper: Oh they will. No worries. As interesting and fun as it would be to do it from Naruto's view, I don't think I could do it. I have to work with fresh ideas and events, not ones I've already done. ^_^; That's the purpose of the side stories though. You'll get to read some good yummy stuff there. :D
XoXgaaraXoX: Yay for a non-loser Sasuke! XD lol I'm really glad you liked that part. I'm really glad that you think they're cute together. :) Hopefully they'll stay that way. I hope you'll check out my side fics when I get them up. :D
SG21: Really? Thanks for that info! I'll be sure to check it out when I have the time. ^_^ KHR is awesome. You'll be happy to know that the epilogue does have lemon. haha I'm really glad that you liked the waff though. ^_^
Damp: ^_^; I'm sure Shikamaru would have loved to do that. The two of you can plot some form of long distance torture or something. XD
Ino-chan: lol Well, at least it was cute! :D A lot of people liked seeing Shikamaru losing it. XD I'm really sorry that I made you worry! X( I am glad you enjoyed it though. Don't be too sad when you reach the end of this.
ShikaChouFan4Life: Yeah, it would suck. I'm glad I don't have to deal with that. *hands you tissues* It's OK to cry. Just remember that I'll be working on some side oneshots for this story. :) Happy day, right? :D
Syake: I hope someday that you'll be able to do something long. ^_^ That is if you want to. This one was certainly long. O_o Sasuke's guy was completely and totally tortured. I mean, Sasuke could make him sit in a pot of boiling oil for ten years if he wanted to. Well, it's not as fast as I usually am, but I hope this is both fast enough and slow enough for you. :)
lonelydove: I'm glad you liked it. :) I hope you'll enjoy the epilogue. ^_^
WickedMoment: ^_^ Thank you!
Mina: I'm really glad you think so. Hopefully you'll like the epilogue as well. ^_^
PotionsPet: Yes, it is. Sad, ne? I hope you'll like it anyhow. :)
charmpit: I was more than happy to share this story with you! I'm very happy that you enjoyed it. *blush* I don't know if I'm great, but I appreciate the compliment nonetheless. Thank you very much!
yuurimaoh: lol Angels, huh? Hopefully you won't be so tired again though. ^_^ I am really glad that you liked those particular lines. haha XD Hopefully you'll like the epilogue too.
jess249: Really? Worse that Sasuke with Mangekyou? O_o Is that even possible? haha j/k Yay for evil sides! lol I hope you'll enjoy this!
qwerty: Isn't it sad? I know. I'm really glad you have enjoyed it though. ^_^
KatFO: lol Yes, I'll take pity on you and give you some smexins. XD Yay for happy endings! Happy reading!
Zenith-Kaitou: lol Yes, you've got that right. XD lol I hope you'll enjoy it. :)
yaoilovergirl: Everyone liked the part where Shikamaru punched the guy...was it that great? XD lol Yes, there will be some yummy side fics, just for you guys. :D Hopefully you'll like them. And thanks!
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Epilogue
“Now, Shikamaru…Please…”
Panting heavily, Neji gasped as Shikamaru pushed his length inside of him. His fingers curled in the other’s hair as his legs wrapped around his waist. He trembled as Shikamaru held him, pressing kisses all over his cheeks, neck, shoulders, and chest. He moaned when the other placed a soft kiss to the center of his chest before the Nara pulled back and thrust back in, forcing Neji to moan even louder. Gods, he had missed this.
“You…have to tell me…if you-ah s-start hurting,” Shikamaru panted, his thrusts increasing in their pace.
Neji’s fingers slid down to the other’s back, fingers digging into the skin. Shikamaru grunted, but continued to pound into the Hyuuga, brushing up against his prostate as he changed his angle. Neji screamed out and arched his back, forcing Shikamaru to let go of his body as he flopped back onto the bed, his pleas begging the younger male to hit that spot again. Shikamaru complied, shivering as Neji screamed again.
“H-Harder, Shika!” Neji cried. “Please! Faster a-and harder!”
Unable to deny the other any longer, Shikamaru did as he asked. Neji was writhing underneath him in no time flat as he slammed into the other, growing faster and faster with each of Neji’s cries and screams. They both had missed this for far too long. First the mission to Suna, then the hospital, and then Neji’s recovery. Much, much too long. The fact that this was their third round for the night emphasized that point very clearly.
Shikamaru fell forward, his forearms resting on the sides of Neji’s head as his pace increased. He shakily lowered an arm to Neji’s erect member and started to pump it, thumb playing with the slick head. “…love you, Neji….”
“Oh gods,” Neji panted, his finger nails raking red lines across Shikamaru’s back. “I love you too.” Unable to hold back any longer, Neji released, back arched and Shikamaru’s name being screamed into their room. For once, Shikamaru did the same, Neji’s name rolling off of his tongue as his member swelled and ejaculated inside of the Hyuuga’s tight heat. The feeling only made Neji’s orgasm longer before he fell back onto the bed, covered both in the front and back with cum.
He vaguely even noticed the Nara falling down to the side of him, his completely spent member pulling out from the Hyuuga’s thoroughly used entrance. They laid there panting, eyes closed and bodies dwelling together in their sexual euphoria as cum leaked out of Neji’s ass and onto the bed spread. He was filled, to the brim with Shikamaru’s seed. If they tried to have a fourth round, he wasn’t sure he’d be able to make it.
“How I’ve missed hearing you cry my name out like that,” Shikamaru grinned after they had regained their breath.
“I missed having your cock up my ass,” Neji smirked, opening his eyes and turning his head to look at his husband.
Shikamaru chuckled and slowly pushed himself up. “As tired as I am, we need to change the sheets. I doubt you want to sleep covered like that either.”
Neji groaned and rolled to his side of the bed. “Go get in the shower and I’ll change the sheets then.”
Shikamaru stopped him. “No, you get in the shower first. You’re dirtier than I am. I’ll change the sheets.”
Neji frowned as he stood to his feet. “Shikamaru-“
“No arguments,” the Nara stated, getting to his own feet, despite the lack of energy he had. “Go on.” He playfully smack Neji’s butt as the other passed, the Hyuuga glaring at him as he tried to keep cum from staining the floor.
Standing underneath a warm spray of water was exactly what Neji needed before he went to bed. He hummed softly as the water ran down his body, helping him get rid of the sticky mess that almost covered his entire body. He could feel the cum that dribbled down his thighs disappear in the water and he tried to push most of it out. After all, going to bed after taking a shower, only to have cum stain some new, clean sheets was a bother.
He didn’t jump and wasn’t surprised when he felt a body come into the water behind him, two arms wrapping around him tightly. He leaned back onto the Nara, who immediately started to place soft kisses on Neji’s neck. He tilted his head to the side, giving the other more room to work and moaned when a hand started to play with his nipple. Half of his mind was telling him to stop the other before he got aroused again. And yet, he couldn’t care less if he did.
A gasp broke through his lips when a hand came and wrapped around his growing member. He arched into the other’s touch, not missing how Shikamaru chuckled against his neck. He started to moan and buck into the other’s hand, not surprised when he felt a hard, throbbing need being pressed in between the cheeks of his butt. He rubbed against the other, letting him know that this was something he really wanted. Something he wanted right now.
Shikamaru wasted no time and was soon buried to the hilt inside of Neji. He gave the other a little time to adjust, even though they had just done it before he started to pound into the other again. Neji was leaning against the wall heavily for support, his gasps and moans mixing with the sound of the splashing water on the tiles. He cried out when Shikamaru hit his prostate and he knew that he wasn’t going to last very long again.
“So beautiful, Neji,” Shikamaru whispered, kissing the Hyuuga’s wet shoulder. “So wonderful.”
“Sh-Shika,” Neji panted, “you-you can’t talk like th-that! Ah! Ah! AH!”
“Just a little more, Neji,” Shikamaru moaned, thrusting harder and faster. His hand came and wrapped almost harshly around Neji’s member. Neji cried out before he softly muttered his lover’s name, spraying his seed all over the bathroom wall and Shikamaru’s hand. Shikamaru thrust a couple of more times before he filled Neji once again, grunting softly as his essence filled his partner and spouse. They merely stood there for a moment before Neji collapsed, barely being caught by Shikamaru’s arms.
“I think we’ve pushed you to your limit tonight,” Shikamaru smiled, settling down on the shower floor with the Hyuuga.
“Just a little,” Neji groaned, his body pushing Shikamaru’s limp member out of him. Apparently, he hadn’t been completely spent.
Shikamaru chuckled. “Should I apologize?”
Neji shook his head and turned to rest his head on the Nara’s shoulder. “No. Why apologize for something I enjoyed?”
Wrapping his arms around the other, Shikamaru pulled Neji close, enjoying the feel of the water falling gently over his skin. Neji let out a soft sigh and relaxed in the other’s hold, letting the shower wash away his sweat and the other messes on his body. They simply sat there for a few minutes before Shikamaru grabbed the shampoo and started to clean Neji’s long hair. Neji, in turn, did the same, gently kissing his lover as they massaged and cleaned the other’s hair. The kiss continued even as they rinsed their hair.
By the time that the kiss ended, their hair was completely clean, as were their bodies and they had soaked up quite a bit of water. Neji turned off the water and stepped out of the shower, grabbing a nearby towel and wrapping it around his hair. He dried it as much as he could before he started to wipe off his body, Shikamaru doing the same, although his eyes stayed glued on the Hyuuga the entire time. For once, Neji was done drying before the other was and walked back into their room only to dive into their bed and get under the covers.
Shikamaru joined him shortly after, lying on his back so Neji could rest on his chest. “Comfortable?” he asked.
“Mmhmm,” Neji hummed, snuggling closer to the other. His hand came to rest on the Nara’s chest, drawing light circles on it absentmindedly.
Shikamaru smiled and grabbed said hand, twining his fingers with Neji’s and placed a soft kiss to its knuckles, his free arm wrapping snugly around Neji’s waist. “It feels good to lay by you like this.”
“You mean right after we’ve had sex?” Neji asked, smirking. “Four times?”
Shikamaru chuckled. “Yes, exactly.”
Neji’s eyes started to droop. “You know I’m going to be sore in the morning. Really sore.”
Shikamaru smirked. “It gives me a reason to cater to you.”
“Shikamaru-“
“Hush. You need to go to sleep. Rest is the best way to recover.”
“Bastard,” Neji mumbled, letting his eyes close as Shikamaru turned to his side and wrapped both arms around him tightly.
“Yes, I suppose you could call me that,” Shikamaru grinned, “but I’m sure there are other things that you’d rather call me.”
Neji smirked. “I suppose that’s true, Shika.”
Shikamaru paused before he let his eyes close. “Stay with me tonight.”
Neji smiled. “Forever and always.”
Tilting the Hyuuga’s head upwards, the Nara pressed his lips up against the others before he pulled the other closer. “I love you, Neji.”
Neji sighed softly and smiled even larger. “And I love you, Shikamaru.”
They fell asleep, tight in each other’s arms, dreaming of the days ahead and how they’d be spending it together.
~End~
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I would love to personally thank you all for all of your reviews, but I just don't have the time. So, thank you, each and everyone of you. I am so happy this story had so many people liking it. It was amazing to me how many people enjoyed this story. As a final count (as of this moment) this story has received 19105 hits with 870 reviews. I can't even begin to thank all of you for that. It really makes my day to see that my writing is enjoyed that much. Again thank you and I hope to have the side oneshots for this story up soon! Thank you!!!
~Aini ^_^