All I want

Chouji

Disclaimer: Not mine. *sniffles* I guess I’ll live.

Rating: NC-17, like nearly everything I write.

Somewhat a giftfic. Hope it goes over well.

Summary: Christmas in Konoha, Sakura and Ino got the short straw and are hosting a party. Ino cons Choji into helping.
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Shikamaru sighed and looked over at his best friend.

“Why are you doing this again?”

“Because I said I would. Besides, it’s not hard and I still get paid.” Choji smiled at Shikamaru as he pulled on the last piece of his outfit.

“Right. I ended up in this outfit, how?”

“I asked.” Shikamaru muttered under his breath at the simple reply that was simply too true. It never tended to be too hard for Choji to convince him to do something. At least his own outfit only consisted of an irritating hat, but still. He had to leave his hair loose to wear it. He hated doing that.

“We get to leave early?” He asked hopefully.

“Maybe.” Choji answered. With a small sound of vague irritation he handed Choji a bag and stepped back.

“How does it look?” Shikamaru smiled at Choji’s question.

“It looks good. We should get going.”

“Yeah, Ino will get mad if we’re late.” Walking out the door, he held it long enough for Choji to get through with the awkward bag.
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The walk over was short, and all too soon for Shikamaru’s comfort they reached their destination. Sakura and Ino had drawn the short straw and had to host the party at their new place. Shikamaru wasn’t surprised to see a list of soon-to-be-ignored rules.

“You made it!” Ino said, coming forward to greet them.

“Of course. Not like we could have forgotten.” Shikamaru muttered.

“You look nice, Ino.” The blond beamed at the compliment and posed for a moment. Shikamaru had to admit Choji was right. If you liked sparkly red dresses, blond hair, and short hemlines. Or even just girls.

“Where’s Sakura?”

“She’s getting ready. She just got off work.”

“Are we the first ones here?”

“Yeah, hey, I have a seat for you over here.” Ino lead Choji over to the chair and Choji dropped the bag next to it. Shikamaru walked over to get a chair to put by Choji’s as Choji went to get a drink. After moving it he went to get his own drink, hoping there would be plenty of sake.
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There was indeed plenty of sake. Genma had brought some along to replenish what was left of Gai and Sakura’s donations. Plenty of snacks and way too many giggly people to sit on Choji’s lap, a slightly drunk Shikamaru thought with a bit of irritation. As soon as the last one stood Shikamaru stood and took a few careful steps and sat on Choji’s lap. He slid an arm over Choji’s shoulders and leaned into his friend.

“Sh-shikamaru?” He looked up to meet Choji’s eyes.

“What, what do you want for Christmas?” Choji asked with a smile, blushing slightly.

Shikamaru swallowed thickly. ‘May have had too much to drink. I feel like telling him.’ He was somewhat saved by Sakura walking over.

“Come on Shikamaru. I want a turn too.” Shikamaru turned to glare at her, silently wishing he could do as well as Gaara. Especially Gaara after Lee had the makeover.

“No. Mine.” He ducked his head, and missed the puzzled look Sakura gave Choji. He faintly realized that these words combined with the arm around Choji’s shoulders were as good as telling him. He could have vanished, but didn’t want to risk not making it home because he was drunk.

“Maybe you should take him home, Choji.” He heard Ino suggest.

“That sounds like a good idea. Sorry to have to leave.”

“It’s alright. Thanks for your help and everything.”

“And make sure he doesn’t sleep on his back.”

Choji nodded, and ended up having to pick Shikamaru up when standing proved too difficult for him. ‘Guess I had more than I thought.’ Shikamaru almost whimpered mentally.

“We’ll take the bag back for you, Santa Choji.” Was the last comment he heard before they left. Ino holding the door open for them.
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Shikamaru let his head continue to rest on Choji’s shoulder.

“Sorry.” He said softly, hands clenching in his lap.

“It’s alright. You’d help me home if I needed it.” Shikamaru sighed.

“Troublesome. I meant, for saying you were mine. Ino probably-“

“You didn’t mean it?” Choji broke in. The brief bit of conversation was going a long way towards sobering him up. Which was probably for the best as Choji set him on his feet, his hands remaining on Shikamaru’s shoulders. Shikamaru looked up slightly, startled at the emotion he heard in his friend’s voice. Choji’s arms tensed and Shikamaru hesitated, but put one of his hands over one of Choji’s.

“Of course I meant it.” Choji studied his face for a moment before smiling. Shikamaru gave him a puzzled look, still trying to make his brain catch up with the situation ‘He’s happy about it? Was I reading everything wrong?’

Choji’s next actions knocked Shikamaru’s thoughts back into disorder. Warm lips covered his and a strong hand tangled gently in his hair. Giving in, he pressed closer. He moved his hands to rest on Choji’s shoulders as Choji deepened the kiss, tasting just faintly of sake and the candy cane he’d had just before leaving. Underneath it all was something more that he couldn’t define completely, something sweet that he was starting to crave.

The sound of someone clearing their throat snapped them out of it, both of them blushing. Shikamaru hid his head as Choji turned to look.

“Kakashi?”

“You two should probably get home before continuing. Just in case.” Shikamaru could feel his blush deepen, but it could have been worse.

“Right, we will. Merry Christmas.”

“You as well,” Kakashi chuckled before walking away.

“Come on, let’s go home.” Choji said when Shikamaru finally looked at him again.

“So what did you want for Christmas?” Choji asked, and Shikamaru nearly came to a complete stop until he realized Choji was teasing him.

“You.”