Shikamaru x Reader [Migraine] -

Shikamaru x Reader [Migraine]

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You could tell that Shikamaru wasn’t feeling very well. He was never an avid note taker, but he also never fully put he head down on the desk during a lecture (if anything, it was typically propped up on one hand). But today as he was sitting next to you in your history lesson with his head buried in his arms and his hood up. You occasionally glanced over at him, but made sure to keep track of the lecture going on so you could explain it to him later. Half way through the lecture you felt Shikamaru place his hand in your lap, he doesn’t have an affinity for public displays of affection. Unless he isn’t feeling good, in which case he avidly seeks it out. So you slip your unoccupied hand down and lace your fingers with his. Once the class was over you pulled your hand free and began to pick up your things and the two of you walked out of the classroom. Once in the hall wall shikamaru quickly slipped his hand back into yours.

“You okay?” You asked glancing up at him.

“Nhh, Migraine.” Shikamaru replied.

“Mmm, well, let’s make a stop at the bookstore then we can head back to my place.” You said carefully dragging him behind you. Leaving him outside the door you walked in and bought a coffee and a bottle of water before leaving.

“Here you go,” you said handing over the coffee before pulling a bottle of pain relievers out of your backpack. You grabbed two pills out and handed them to him before putting the bottle back and trading him the coffee for the water bottle. Shikamaru quickly took the medicine before grabbing the coffee back from you. The two of you then began the trek back home.

As soon as you got back to your apartment you set your bags down by the door and toed off your shoes. Then you turned on a movie and sat down on the floor leaning against the couch. Shikamaru laid down next to you and promptly placed his head in your lap, then wrapped his arms around your waist. You reached down and carefully pulled out the hair band that kept Shika’s hair neat. Afterwards, you began running your fingers through his hair and massaging his temples. As a result Shikamaru let out a soft hum.

“Feel better?” You questioned looking down at him.

“Slightly. The coffee helped but this is really hitting the spot.” He said nuzzling closer to you. That’s how the two of you sat. Shikamaru snoozing slightly when you ran your fingers through his hair and watched the movie. It turned out to be a rather relaxing day for the both of you. A few hours had passed and the second movie was finishing by the time Shikamaru rolled over and cracked his eyes open.

“Good morning sleepy head” you said sweeping the hair out of Shikamaru’s face.

“Hn.” He replied allowing his eyes to slide shut, simply relaxing them.

“Good nap?” You questioned smiling down at him. “I can’t imagine my lap being too comfortable for prolonged periods.”

“Hn, it’s alright.” Shika replied slightly opening one eye to peak at you, “But the view is the best part.” He followed up with, smiling at you.

“Cute,” you smirked back at him. “But my toes are falling asleep so you gotta get up.” you explained. The two of you got up from the floor and moved to the couch instead to continue the snuggling sessions. The two of you sat in silence for a moment before Shikamaru pulled you down to lay with him and placed a kiss to your forehead.

“Thanks for taking care of me today.” He murmured into your hair.

“I’m sorry, what was that?” You asked looking up at him with a smirk on your face.

“Hush.” He said, placing his hand against the back of your head and pulling you down to his chest.

That’s how the two of you spent the rest of your day, relaxing and recovering.

Shikamaru Naruto Reader insert Imagine gender neutral pronouns