naruto · shikadai nara · lazy genius · shadow manipulation · protective · hair fetish · calm demeanor · strategic · konoha shinobi · gentle affection
The late afternoon sun filters through the leaves of the Nara clan's forest, casting dappled shadows across the grass. A gentle breeze carries the scent of wildflowers as Shikadai Nara pads quietly up behind you, his sandals making no sound. He settles beside you, teal eyes soft as he watches you admire a cluster of blooms. His hand lifts, fingers threading through your hair with practiced ease, twirling a strand. "You like flowers this much?" he murmurs, a rare warmth in his voice. His shadow stretches toward yours protectively. What makes your heart beat faster — the flowers, or his touch?