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Shino and Sasuke were moving in together. Since Sasuke was out of the village so often he’d suggested that they become roommates since he’d be gone and had plants that needed to be watered. Shino had said that he could go to Sasuke’s apartment and water them to which Sasuke just made a Hn sound. Before approaching him the next day, talking about how he’d forgotten his main point which was his food waste and dust. How the problem would be all solved with Shino’s magic and how Shino could cast a spell over anyone or anything.
So Sasuke wound up moving into Shino’s apartment since it was bigger. Sasuke didn’t bring much just a futon, box of clothes, and weaponry. When Shino asked if that was all Sasuke just nodded.
From then on they were roommates and despite already being best friends they grew closer. They began to go grocery shopping together, cooking, and cleaning together when Sasuke was in the village.
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Clink the dish in front of him had his favorite meal. Wild grass salad. Sasuke sat next to him and grabbed Shino’s fork filling it with food before shoving it in Shino’s face.
“Tell me what you think of it,” Sasuke said, his voice was low and he was staring directly at Shino’s glasses.
Shino hesitantly pulled down his coat and accepted the cool crunchy bite. It wasn’t that it was odd for Sasuke to see his face but this was the first time he’d ever been fed by someone. He could feel his face warm and looked at Sasuke who was looking at him intensely.
“It’s very good.” Shino said, and Sasuke jolted which worried Shino. So he began to talk more to not have Sasuke concerned about the taste, “why? The vinaigrette you used was sweet, and everything goes together and was chopped perfectly.”
Shino then reached out to grab the fork from Sasuke’s hand. He grabbed ahold of it and tried to get it only for Sasuke to continue to hold onto it and stare at him before eventually releasing the fork and grabbing his own. They ate in silence. Shino could feel his skin grow warmer by the second and butterflies seemed to toss inside him.
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One day after Sasuke had returned from a week long mission he presented flowers to Shino. Holding them by the stems it was a very pretty arrangement. Sasuke these days seemed to want lots of encouragement from Shino which he didn’t mind giving but it was strange to him.
“That’s a very beautiful arrangement, why, the harebells, roses, and tulips go quite well together.” Shino said. Before wondering why Sasuke still held out his hands with the bouquet. Shino awkwardly took the bouquet and looked closer. “The flowers are quite fresh, why they haven’t wilted. Thanks for showing them to me.” Shino said before awkwardly giving them another look and trying to hand them back to Sasuke only to see that Sasuke was frowning. Sasuke snatched the flowers back before turning and walking away.
Shino didn’t know what the matter was. Did he hold them too long?
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They had gone to the Rinne Festival together. When suddenly something grasped Shino’s hand he looked down to see Sasuke’s hand on his, he looked up only to see Sasuke weaving through the crowd. Dragging him along.
Shino could feel his face warm and his bugs buzzed inside him. When suddenly Sasuke stopped which resulted in a flustered Shino crashing into Sasuke before murmuring an apology and stepping away.
He looked straight ahead instead of down. Only to see Sasuke smirking at him.
“Hn, let’s get some food.” Sasuke said before grabbing his hand and dragging him to a stand.
After they received their order they sat on a bench and Shino couldn’t help but look at his hand. He missed the warmth of Sasuke’s hand around his. He slowly pulled his coat out of the way and took a few bites of the meal they had gotten. Before he deigned a glance at Sasuke only to see Sasuke staring at him. “Thanks for guiding me, why I tend to get separated while with others.” Shino said. He had wanted to fill the silence and had wanted Sasuke to know that it was find for him to hold his hand. Sasuke simply stared before nodding.
While they enjoyed the festival Sasuke held Shino’s hand and they’d walked home hand in hand. Much to Shino’s embarrassment. He’d been feeling more and more flustered around Sasuke as of late.
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Shino awoke to a presence in his room before he could reach his kunai, a hand wrapped around his.
Sleepily Shino asked, “Sasuke?” He didn’t know why Sasuke was in his room.
“Sorry can I sleep in here?” He heard Sasuke say his voice barely a whisper. He heard scooting and ruffling of clothing rubbing together. Without thinking Shino scooted over. Thinking his friend most likely had a nightmare due to how quietly he’d spoken and how uncomfortable he seemed with the shifting.
Sasuke lied down next to him.
The next morning he woke up wondering if it’d been a dream. Only to feel warmth surrounding his body he titled his head only to see Sasuke’s arm wrapped around him and in deep sleep. Shino sighed and closed his eyes trying to go back to sleep. Only he couldn’t. He couldn’t help but focus on the way that Sasuke’s hand pressed into his stomach. How Sasuke’s whole body was embracing and cuddling with him.
When Sasuke finally awoke he carefully pulled away from Shino. Before softly getting out of the bed and tucking Shino back in. Fixing the blanket and running a hand through Shino’s hair before murmuring something about breakfast and leaving Shino’s room. Shino felt as though his heart would burst. His skin felt so hot. He wondered if he was sick.
Eventually when the scent of miso and fish reached his nose he got out of bed. Adjusting his outfit and putting on his glasses. Before exiting his room to eat with Sasuke.
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Shino was reading a book when Sasuke sat down next to him and leaned into him. Shino could feel his face warm. He’d talked to Kiba and Hinata and they’d said maybe he had a crush. Maybe Sasuke liked him as well. Shino thought while he looked at his book. He had, Shino blinked embarrassment and warmth rising to his chest as he remembered the cuddles, hand holding, and Sasuke feeding him.
“Are you okay?” Sasuke asked. Shino looked at him confused. Only for Sasuke to put his hand to Shino’s forehead. “Your face is read and you haven’t turned a page for the past ten minutes. Are you sick?”
“Can I kiss you, why, cause you’re hot and I like you.” Shino blurted. Sasuke’s book dropped from his hand and Sasuke turned to look at him. A blush painting his face.
Sasuke nodded.
With the confirmation Shino moved his coat and planted a kiss on Sasuke’s warm lips.
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Later Sasuke would complain whilst telling the story of their relationship and how it started about how long Shino had taken to realize. All Shino could do was stare at the man who’d smirk at him and would cuddle with him. Who’d give him his undivided attention and would send hawk summons if a mission took longer than a week. To tell Shino of his love and how much he missed him. As well as the date he’d get back. Shino would end up waiting at the gate and plant a warm kiss to a blushing Sasuke.