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OMG!!! I didn't want to force any reviews. I get antsy when I haven't slept in 36 hours and a little psychotic (almost got tied to the couch last nite)Please y'all don't think I am gonna stop this fanfic at all. It will be finished I was so scared I was boring the hell outta everyone. Yumeko-sama is teasing me now cause when I read the reviews I started to grin like a Cheshire cat. She even told me I am blushing. THANK YOU. I update now even though I wasn't going to until tomorrow!

KuraiKisu: Sooooo .... um how is it so far? This is a little hard for me cause I am trying to develop them but I dunno I hope this isn't flat or boring y'all. I promise a Lemon most likely in the next chapter. I think I wanna cry I hate soap operas but I am too much of a romantic to just put them in the bed and I am too lazy to be descriptive of everything so if you have any questions lemme know. I blame all the good writers that have astounded me their fanfics. *gets a blow horn* MENMA GET YOUR BUTT INTO THE FIC NEXT CHAPTER STARTING NOW!!! Menma bows and runs off into the next chapter


Chapter 5: Turning point at Lunch

The two blond boys entered a restaurant called Ichiraku . Menma noticed that the proprietors seemed to be very familiar with Naruto, going as far as calling him by his name.

“They seem to know you very well” he observed. This caused Naruto to grin shyly and rub the back of his neck.

“Yea I actually use to live in this area before I got married and I would come here just about every day. They have just about the best miso ramen I have ever had.” Naruto grinned at the memories of when he was younger. Menma smiled softly and nodded to what Naruto had just told him. Shortly after their arrival a young brunette woman approached the two with menus in her hands. She walked over to Naruto's side and affectionately ruffled his hair and asked him a few questions about his and the baby's wellbeing which Naruto answered happily. Almost forgetting about his companion he turned his head in Menma's direction and introduced the two.

“Oh before I become rude lemme introduce you to my new friend Menma. He is attending K.U. As well. Menma this is Ayame shes the owner's daughter and a pretty good chef as well!” This statement caused Ayame to blush slightly. She playfully tapped Naruto on his shoulder for embarrassing her but chuckled nonetheless. She quickly got their orders and headed behind the main counter to get the food for them. Menma took this time to look around the restaurant and the outside neighborhood. It looked like a really nice area very different from where he grew up with his mother. He shook his head a little to get the memories out his head and looked at Naruto with another small smile.

“This looks like a really nice neighborhood. Did you enjoy growing up here?” He looked at Naruto seeing the boy contemplate what he just asked him. A large vulpine like smile spread across the boy's face as he nodded and began to talk about the time he spent with his adoptive fathers and the rest of his makeshift family members. Making sure to omit anything about his real parents. Even at this point in his life Naruto was not readily willing to talk about his parents to anyone. He figured he would tell Menma once they became closer friends and he was definitely sure he could trust the other male. Menma listened to every word that came out Naruto's mouth intently. They were so enthralled with their conversation that they didn't even notice Ayame coming back with their orders until the smell wafted up to their noses causing both boy's stomachs to growl loudly. With now pink faces they apologized to one another and began to eat.

Menma had to admit the food was really good. He had had ramen before but something about this place's noodles really stood out. He made a mental note to himself to come back here again. With Naruto if possible. Naruto finished his bowl in record time and set his chopsticks down rubbing his belly with a look of pure satisfaction on his face. Menma continued to eat enjoying the flavor he still could not really place as one specific seasoning. He paused setting his chopsticks down and looking up at his crush, who was basking in the tranquil mood that had settled over the table. Menma fidgeted for a moment and let out a breath he had no idea he was holding. Naruto looked over at him admiring his handsome friend. Deciding this was a good opportunity to find out more about him, he shift in his chair and leaned forward .

“Menma? I have been sitting here talking about myself so long but I am curious about you. Do you mind if we talk about you for a little bit?” Menma looked up at him as he said this fear flashing in his eyes before he decided he might as well open up to Naruto if he wanted to get closer to the boy. He nodded cheerfully hoping not to put the boy off from trying to get to know him. During the conversation Naruto found a lot of things out. Menma told him about his childhood, his mother, he even told the other blond about his time in the gang making sure to leave out specific things he did in the gang. He wasn't sure how Naruto would react to him if he knew some of the things Menma did for the sake of the 'family'. Naruto was amazed at all the things Menma had seen and experienced. It seemed just about all the people he met had great feats to contend with at one time or another. And Menma was definitely admirable to be the man he was having gone through so much. However, Naruto could tell there was still more to some of his memories Menma was not delving into. But Naruto didn't push the boy to go into details. Overall they spent at least another hour and a half exchanging stories of their childhood and fond memories that brought them into fits of laughter here and there. Like when Naruto tried to impress some of his friends by popping a wheelie with his bike only to end up crashing into a picket fence with face smack dab into a pile of manure. Menma howled for about 5 minutes tears coming to his eyes.

Noticing the sun getting higher in the sky they decided to make their trek back to the campus so that Naruto could lay down and rest a little. They paid for the meal and bid farewell to the father and daughter chefs leaving with large peaceful smiles on each of their faces.

The walk to the train station was once again a comfortable yet a silent one. Menma, though, was in a maelstrom of emotions. He decided after that enjoyable conversation that he definitely had to let Naruto know how he felt before he possibly met someone else who would steal the kitsune away from him. Taking a deep breath he gathered up his nerves and took the plunge.

“Hey Naruto.....” Naruto looked up at Menma noticing the poor boy was blushing furiously. “I want to let know something and Ihopeyoudon'tgetmadandthinkmeajerkorcarelessbutthisIhavenointentionofbeingheartlessaboutit!!” He literally blurted out causing Naruto to look at him very confused.

“Huh?” Naruto chuckled looking at his flustered friend. “Mind saying that one more time in a recognizable language?” He grinned trying to comfort the boy walking next to him. 'He is so cute I wonder what has him so bothered' He thought to himself as he waited for Menma to repeat himself. Menma looked at the smile on Naruto's face and once again tried to calm his nerves. It was now or never.

“I said... I hope you don't get mad and think me a jerk or careless about this, I have no intention of being heartless about it....” He took another deep breath and looked deep into the blue eyes looking back at him. Steel met cobalt instantly. “I want to tell you that I really like you and even though we haven't known each other that long. I can't help feeling drawn to you. I mean I really would like for us to get closer.... I am sorry I know you had a recent loss and I in no way want to seem insensitive I just really would like to help you through this time in your life. You have a lot of support around you but I would like to personally be there for you.” Menma's face felt like it was on fire by the time he got everything out in the air. Even Naruto was blushing. He didn't know what to say. Here he was walking with a guy that interested him to no ends. And yes he was still hurting from losing his husband but yet he too was drawn to Menma and wanted to get closer.

“Well.....I have to say I am really shocked. But truth be told I like you a lot too Menma. I just...I just think that right now it would be best if me and you took this time to get to know each other better. In other words, I wouldn't mind getting closer but out of respect for my loss and the messed up emotions bouncing around inside of me I think we should take it very, very very slow...” This received a very eager nod from the pale blond boy. Naruto smiled bashfully as what felt like a huge knot in his stomach loosened. He was overjoyed that Menma liked him but he wasn't sure if he could really bring himself to accept someone else into his heart. Especially so soon after. But he did agree to take it extremely slow so why not. The two boarded the train and relaxed against the seats. They looked at each other smiling when out of no where Naruto eeped and jumped. Menma looked at the boy startled, concern lacing his eyes.

“Don't worry I just felt the baby move around thats all” He grinned at Menma as the other boy calmed down and relax once again next to him. “Would you like to feel?” He asked. Menma sat up again and nodded happily, he reached over his hand gently settling on Naruto's round tummy. His eyes brightened and he smiled towards the pregnant boy as he felt the baby move again. Both boys marveled with all the information and experiences Naruto shared with Menma about his small passenger inside. Somehow during the beginning and the end of the day together the two blonds formed a bond that normally would take years to achieve. It was just too right for both of them. Both had pasts that they were not really wanting to share but each knew eventually the entire story would have to be told to the other. The question was when and how would they respond to the news of the other's background.


KuraiKisu: Ok I am gonna let you know RIGHT NOW I get bored easily. I am more of a visual person so one I plan to do fan art just don't know where to put it up and ALSO I don't do too well with details, cliffhangers, or angst. I plan to take a swing at the angst but um.. don't expect a lot. This is my first fanfic and honestly I dunno if I wanna do anymore I just want a MenmaNaruto story dammit. Next chapter takes place in 2 months later WITH a lemon. Since I have been around a lot of pregnant women I know for a fact they get REALLY REALLY horny so um of course I am gonna work with that.