AN: Another! NC-17!

Disclaimer: Don't own.

One week later...

Naruto was in the store doing some last minute shopping for a decent sake to go with the sake set Minoru helped him pick out. He frowned. The problem was that he didn't really know much about sake and for some reason thought that he could manage on his own. His eyes roamed over the various bottles and his frown deepened.

"Need some help?"

Naruto turned, surprise replaced his frown, "Oh! Hatchi-san! How are you?"

"I'm good, how about yourself?"

"Good good, just trying to pick out sake without knowing much about it." He scratched at the back of his neck with contemplation.

"Well, there's basically four types of sake, which range from strong to not so strong. The alcohol volume can be pretty high," Hatchi reached for a bottle, "Like junmai sake is pure sake, really strong, really rich, really expensive." He replaced the bottle and took another one from a different self, "Honjozo is a smoother than junmai, but similar. There sake gets smoother and more fragranced with sake like ginjo and daiginjo," Hatchi explained easily and looked at Naruto, "So they vary depending the occasion, or preference."

Naruto looked at the different sake, "Is there one you recommend?"

Hatchi considered, "I would say a honjozo sake it's a good in between sake, not especially if you're not a light weight."

Naruto thought about it and picked up a bottle from a shelf.

"Are you here alone?"

Naruto quirked an eyebrow at the other man, "Yeah. I'm getting this for an anniversary gift."

Hatchi made a face of understanding, "Ah I see."

As much as Naruto appreciated the helpful information, it unnerved him having Hatchi around. He couldn't quite place a reason as to why, it just did. Maybe it was the fact that he upset Minoru - frequently. One time even to tears. Yup, that was it.

"Can I ask you something?"

Naruto picked up a different bottle and nodded.

"I don't mean to pry, I was just wondering if...you and Minoru-san are...serious?"

Naruto almost dropped a bottled. He cleared his throat and looked at the other man, "I'm sorry?"

Hatchi offered a smile, "I've seen you two around, I've noticed how close you are. I was just... Curious."

Naruto furrowed a brow, "Yes," he answered simply and replaced the bottle he had picked up. And noticed the almost disappointed look on the other man's face.

"Well, I hope you find what you're looking for. And whoever receives it enjoys it," Hatchi smiled and turned to leave.

The l warning look he left in Naruto's eyes went unnoticed.

Minoru slipped on a dark blue button up as he eyed the painting that was temporarily hanging on his wall. He tilted his head as he buttoned up his shirt, leaving the first one open, and tucked it into his black jeans. He buckled his brown belt closed, rolled up his sleeves to his elbows and took down the painting and laid it on the floor before running a gentle hand over it to test it's dryness. Once he deemed it bone dry he wrapped it loosely in paper, and tied a piece of twine around it. He slipped on a dark gray vest and buttoned it before leaving his room and moving down the hall with his painting in tow.

Iruka looked up from a card he was filling out when his son appeared at the entrance of the living room, "Looks like you're ready."

Minoru smiled and adjusted his collar, "I told Naruto I would go get him and leave from his apartment. Would you mind taking this for me?" He gestured to the painting.

"Of course. Have I told you how much I love that painting?"

Minoru gave his dad an amused look, "Every time," he chuckled, "I'll see you later then."

"Don't be late!" Iruka called out as his son left and looked at the wrapped painting leaving against the wall with a smile.

Naruto opened his front door and his breath caught. His eyes roamed over the younger man, from the opened button, to the fitted vest that sat just above the brown belt. To the straight legged jeans following them to the black wing tip oxfords. "Wow," the word left his lips without even realizing.

Minoru blushed bit grinned anyway, "I see that you approve," he eyed the older man, "and that you're not ready."

"Well," he drawled letting the younger man in, "You're like ten minutes early."

Minoru eyed the messy looking couch, "mhmm" he tied off his shoes and followed the older man to the bedroom.

"I was going to get ready right now."

Minoru sat down on the bed and leaned back onto his hands, "You okay?"

Naruto quirked a brow as he took off his shirt, "Yeah, why?"

Minoru tilted his neck, letting his eyes roam the exposed skin, "You have that look on your face."

Naruto frowned, "What look?"

"That look," Minoru explained, and sat up pulling the older man closer by the hips. A hand threaded into his hair and tipped his head back and lips sealed over his in a tender kiss. Lips brushed over his momentarily and his breath hitched before they kissed him again. When they pulled away again, he was a bit more breathless than he should've been.

Naruto smiled at the faint glow in the normally dark eyes, "It's nothing," he said softly and moved to his closet to take out a white button up and a pair of dark jeans. He chuckled when Minoru plopped down into bed and looked to the side, he followed the gaze to the painting on his wall and then back to the younger who was looking at him, "I didn't think it was possible but I like this painting even more now."

Minoru laughed, "I'm glad."

Naruto changed into his jeans and slipped on his button up. He I opened a drawer and took out a black v-neck sweater. He tugged it on and untucked the collar and tucked in his shirt as an after thought. He turned to the younger man who eyed him a bit hungrily and nodded in approval.

"What time do we have to be there?"

Minoru smiled, "We have some time. Which means, you can tell me what was bothering you."

Naruto smiled and shook his head, "It's nothing."

"Naruto, I've known you long enough to know when it's something and when it's nothing," he gave the older man a soft smile, "Unless of course you just don't want to tell me, then I'll drop it."

Naruto moved to sit next to the younger man,"It's not that I don't want to tell you, I just..., " he frowned, "I don't want to upset you."

Minoru's brow furrowed, "Upset? Should I be worried?"

Naruto smiled at the genuine concern, "No. But if you still want to know after the party, I'll tell you then, okay?"

Minoru sighed, "Okay." Lips kissed his cheek and Naruto stood.

"There's going to be food there, right?"

Minoru snorted, "That's your main concern - food."

Naruto feigned an offended look, "I have concerns."

Minoru stood and followed Naruto to the living room, "Such as?"

"What kind, how much, and where."

Minoru's expression was pure amusement, "The proximity of food is a concern."

"I mean," Naruto made a gesture, "It's important. It matters to how fast I can get to it!"

Minoru laughed, and laughed harder when Naruto looked at him offended. He put up a hand in defeat and wiped at the corner of his eyes, "I love you," he breathed out, chuckling.

Naruto chuckled and closed the distance between them and kissed the laughing mouth that slowly stopped laughing and kissed him back. He felt Minoru's smile against his lips as he hummed in approval, "I love you, too." The smile on his lips widened.

There were more people at the party then they expected. There were people they recognized and some they didn't. As they walked through the house Minoru was effectively taken into a tight embrace and picked up off his feet.

"Beautiful spring time of youth! I am so pleased to hear that you have found love!"

"Uncle Gai!" Minoru gasped out, "I can't breathe!" He stumbled back into Naruto when he was released, and cleared his throat as he straightened himself. He dodged when Gai went for Naruto and tried very hard not to laugh at the mortified look on his face which earned him a glare.

Naruto adjusted himself and glared at Minoru when he snorted. He barely saw Lee when he came at them, swinging both arms around them in a tight embrace.

"Finally!" He told them with a bright grin then someone caught his attention, "Finally! I'm so happy!" He exclaimed one last time before walking away.

"Well!" Genma swung an arm covered in a long sleeve charcoal shirt around Minoru's shoulders and leaned on him, "Well well," he grinned and looked between men, "Finally! I was thinking I was going to lose my bet with Raidou!"

Minoru flushed and glared, "A bet?!"

Genma grinned, his toothpick following the motion, "I was beginning to lose hope in you two!" He chuckled.

"Happy anniversary, Genma," Naruto said trying to draw attention from Minoru's flush. Hazel eyes turned to him and the jounin's grin softened to a smile.

"Thank you," Genma gave the chunnin in his arm a hug, "All teasing aside, I'm happy for you two. I really am." He moved to swing his arm around Naruto's shoulders and turned them around and walked away a few steps, "If you hurt him, there will be a price to pay."

Naruto met the steady hazel gaze, "If I hurt him, then I deserve to pay that price."

Genma smiled and gave Naruto a hard pat on the back before turning back to Minoru who furrowed a brow at them,"There's food out in the back yard, and some in the kitchen, there's plenty! So help yourselves."

"Have you seen my dads?"

"I believe I saw them out in the back," Genma smiled the toothpick twitching, "Which reminds me, I have to go find my husband," he grinned and walked away.

Naruto chuckled as Minoru sighed, "You're blushing."

Minoru glared, "Shut it."

They moved to the back of the house and were effectively cut off by a certain pink hair kuonichi wearing a red dress that flattered her nicely.

"Sakura!" Naruto greeted, "How are you?"

Sakura smiled, "Wonderful!" She gave the two a knowing smile, "As I'm sure you two are."

"I just have to ask," Naruto said carefully, "Did you know? Because everyone seems to have known before we even did."

Sakura stared, "Are you serious? How did you not know?! Are you that much of an idiot?!"

"I'm not an idiot! Blind maybe - "

"A blind idiot!"

"Does that make me an idiot too?" Minoru interjected and kind green eyes looked at him.

"Of course not," she said gently and glared at Naruto, "He's the idiot!"

Naruto made an offended noise, "Takes one to know one!"

Sakura looked at him offended, "The only idiot thing I did was to be slow to realize that you were into guys! But at least I saw this!" She gestured between them.

Naruto flushed and stammered.

"But in the end," Sakura said with a less teasing voice, "You two are really cute together." Her gaze darted and her brows furrowed, "Lee! I have a bone to pick with you!" And she pushed past the two men and towards the taijutsu master that was trying to escape.

Minoru turned amused eyes to the older man, "You're blushing," he echoed.

Naruto glared.

They finally reached the back yard where Naruto made a beeline to the food. Minoru caught sight of his dads who were talking quietly to each other. Iruka's eyes turned to him and smile, "I thought you would be late." he said once his son was in ear shot.

Minoru feigned an offended look, "Why?"

Iruka gave him a knowing look, "Just did."

Kakashi chuckled, "He takes after you more than me."

Iruka shook his head, "You are something else, you give late a whole new definition."

Minoru smiled and felt a nudge on his elbow. He looked to his right and found Naruto with an extra plate of food, which was shrimp with a side of rice and carrots. and handed it to him, "Thank you."

"You didn't forget my painting, right?" Minoru asked and took a bite of a carrot.

Iruka smiled and shook his head, "Although it would've been a good way to keep it all to myself."

"Yeah, I know how you feel," Naruto added, "I really liked it too."

Minoru's expression turned worried, "I hope they like it though..."

"I don't see why they wouldn't," Kakashi said, and shifted his weight.

Naruto eyed the silver haired hokage who was dressed in a black button up, black vest, and dark jeans, "Are you okay?"

Kakashi quirked an eyebrow, "Yes...why?"

"You look tired," Naruto noted.

Kakashi sighed, "I've been tired."

Iruka rubbed his husband's bicep, "We won't stay long."

Kakashi waved a hand, "No it's fine, I can handle a get together." He noticed how Minoru was looking around and dark eyes turned to him.

"There's a lot of people here, well, more than I was expecting."

"Well, you know how it is," Iruka said, "People bring their plus one, then that plus one brings a plus one. Or the plus one turns into plus two. And so on."

Minoru turned to look at Naruto who had an unsure look on his face, "I'm sure you can get more if you want."

Naruto turned to get more food without any further hesitation.

As the night went on, people chatted and drank. As people began to take their leave, Minoru took the opportunity to give his present to the couple.

Raidou have the long package a curious look, "What could this be?" Genma nudged him to open it. He pulled on the twine and carefully took off the paper and gaped. They both gaped.

The landscape was abstract representational feel to it as Minoru had planned, having a sort of collage presentation to it. The Hokage monument was impressioned in the right hand corner, made up of brushstrokes of greens, blues and earthy tones. There was foliage distinguished as greens and reds. Blues and violets created a gradient with brushstrokes and texture for the sky. Darker and more stark colors neared the bottom with straight edges and natural colors that could be thought of as buildings and roads.

There was a long silence while the couple admired the painting. Minoru began to fidget.

"Damn kid, you've got skills," Genma said finally, his eyes still on the painting.

"This is beautiful," Raidou said with genuine awe in his voice, "and I think we have the perfect place for it."

Minoru seemed to have deflated with relief, "I'm glad you like it."

Genma kept looking at the painting, "Like it? That's an understatement," he chuckled.

Naruto handed the couple a gift bag and a box with a smile, "This is also for you."

Genma took the gift bag and took out what was inside, "Sake!" He beamed and looked over at Raidou, "Honjozo!" His husband laughed.

"Never underestimate Genma's appreciation for sake," he ripped open the paper to reveal a wooden box. He snapped open the latches to reveal a set of six sake cups decorated with a simple blue and white gradient, "Wow these are nice!"

"This obviously calls for drinking!" Genma grinned and moved to the kitchen to open the bottle of sake.

"As if you need a reason!" Raidou teased after him.

They settled in the living room and Genma poured the six cups of sake.

"Thank you for everything," Raidou told them.

Iruka smiled and held up his cup, "To many more happy years." The others followed suit and took a drink. Raidou planted a kiss on the crown of hazel head.

Genma whistled, "Wow. That's smooth." Iruka and Kakashi nodded in agreement. Minoru cleared his throat. Genma chuckled, "The more you drink the better it taste!"

Naruto chuckled when Minoru took another drink and made a face. And Genma encourage to drink more. He noticed how the dark eyes flickered and so did Genma.

"Here," Genma poured him another cup, and threw a quick look at Naruto.

Minoru gave Genma a look, "What are you trying at?"

Genma gave an innocent look, "What ever do you mean?" And refilled everyone's cups, except for Kakashi who put a hand over his.

"No more for me, thank you," the mask wrinkled in sign of a smile.

Iruka took another drink, "This should be my last one. But it's really good!" Be looked at Naruto, "Where did you get this?"

Naruto to a sip, "The store..." And gave Iruka a confused look, "I mean... Where else?"

Iruka looked down at his cup, "Wait, no I meant how did you know this was a good one?"

Naruto shrugged, took a sip. And shrugged again.

"Is it warm in here?" Minoru asked with a frown. Genma grinned at him.

"That means it's working!" And swung the rest of his cup.

Raidou chuckled as Genma refilled both of their cups, "Careful now you light weight."

Genma laughed, "I'm no lightweight," he retorted, "besides you like it when I'm tipsy," he whispered.

They couldn't help but laugh as Raidou blushed, blaming it on the sake.

Minoru pushed his now empty cup a few inches away with a chuckle, "I see now," as to what he was referring to he wasn't sure, "I think I'm gonna step outside for a second." He stood, using Naruto as support, "You better come with me." He felt his eyes flicker but couldn't bring himself to care.

Iruka laughed, "I see, you take after your dad." He snickered at Kakashi's glare, "I love you."

Minoru sighed at the cool air in the backyard, and sat down on the edge of deck. Naruto sat next to him, chuckling at the situation.

"I forget that you don't really drink."

Minoru slowly shook his head and snickered, "No, I don't."

Naruto smiled and dark eyes looked at him, a soft glow in them. A hand came up and threaded through his hair before it moved to his jaw.

"You are so handsome."

Naruto felt himself flush under his already warm face, "Thank you. You're not so bad yourself." He chuckled when Minoru snickered and swayed towards him.

"I'm serious," Minoru grinned and kissed a cheek, "You feel like a dream sometimes."

Naruto felt the younger man's breath ghost over his cheek and the dark head pulled away. He smiled when the hand on his jaw combed through his hair, "I'm not a dream."

"Are you sure?" Minoru chuckled a little, "'cause if you are I never want to wake up."

Naruto reached up to cup the younger man's jaw and traced his bottom lip with his thumb, "I'm sure." The faint glow grew momentarily and the hand that was resting on his shoulder moved to fiddle with his collar. His smile grew when the younger man leaned into his touch, the faint illuminated eyes sliding shut and lips kissed his palm. Minoru softly chuckled and moved closer to rest his head on his shoulder. He heard laughter from inside and he tilted the head up and slipped his lips over the younger man's in a slow kiss. He felt his lips curve into a smile as a hand came up to wrap around the back of his neck, deepening the kiss. Minoru softly chuckled against his lips and murmured something.

"What?" Naruto snickered, finding Minoru's giddiness contagious.

"My love," he whispered against lips, "My love," their lips met in a slow movement, tender and soft. The sound of laughter from inside caught in his ear and he slowly pulled away, a smile tugging on his lips.

Naruto softly laughed when the younger man buried his face into his neck and nosed his jaw.

"Take me home with you."

The whisper against his skin sent a shiver down his spine, and when the younger man pulled away and the faint glowing eyes were giving him that look. That look made his body feel hotter, made him want to teleport them out of there. He stood, and helped Minoru up who chuckled when he swayed a little bit. The glowing eyes blinked a few times, briefly closing, before they returned to their regular hue.

Minoru straightened himself and followed the older man inside and back to the living room when Genma barked a laugh and shook his head at Raidou.

"I told you!" he declared, "I told you!"

"That don' count for nothin'."

Iruka laughed, "I don't even know what's goin' on."

Kakashi laughed, "Me neither and I'm sober."

Iruka looked at the couple standing near the entrance of the living, "Headin' out?" he chuckled and look down at his cup then to Kakashi, "Don' let me drink so much."

Kakashi laughed, "And stop you from enjoying yourself so much?"

Minoru laughed, swaying a little, "Yeah, we're heading out." Genma stood stumbling a little as he closed the distance between them and gave him a brief hug.

"Thank you so much for the painting," he told Minoru and turned to Naruto, "Thank you for the sake," he said with a wide grin.

They said their goodnights and walked the dark streets of Konoha. Naruto smiled as Minoru slipped his hand onto his elbow as they walked. Which after a moment pulled, making him turned to look at the younger man and found faint glowing eyes looking at him, drawing him in. He found himself being pulled into an alley, and he pulled back, bringing the younger man closer to him, pulling him flush as he pinned him against a wall. Their lips locked in a heated kiss, arms wrapped around his shoulders as hips arched towards him.

They pulled away a bit too breathless and Naruto grinned at him as his hands went through quick seals.

When they reappeared in a puff of smoke in Naruto's apartment, Minoru was pinned against the nearest wall lips locked in a searing kiss. Naruto groaned when the younger man pulled their pelvises flush, showing him just how eager he was, just how much he wanted him. His hands worked on the buttons of the vest his lover was wearing and tugged out the dark blue shirt before working in those. He let his eyes roam over the expanse of exposed skin. Hips arched towards him to make room so that pale hands could tug off the fitted sweater he was wearing. He latched on to the pale throat eliciting a deep moan from the younger man.

Minoru panted for air as hands snaked into his open shirt and slid up his flanks, "Naruto" he breathed out and turned his head, seeking out that mouth that he couldn't get enough of. He moaned when the older man's tongue slid against his sensually. He pulled on the slender hips and rocked against them, making them both gasp at the friction.

Naruto pulled away enough to lock eyes with the glowing pair. He cupped a flushed cheek, brushing his thumb under a eye, earning him a smile. He leaned in, brushing his lips against the pale neck noticing the hitch of breath when he reached a sensitive spot. He licked it, earning him a gasp and the hips against his bucked. He undid the younger man's belt and tugged the black jeans enough to free the staining erection. Hands slid over his flanks and gripped his shoulder blades when he took the hot member into the palm of his hand and gave it a slow stroke and teased a dark nipple as he did so. Minoru made a strangled sound, arching away from the wall. He dropped to his knees, taking the black jeans in tow, and took the rigid length into his mouth, the cry of his name that came out of Minoru made his own erection ache. Hands gripped his shoulders as he massaged the length with his tongue. It seemed that even though he didn't know exactly what he was doing Minoru was more than enjoying it. If the grip on his shoulders told him anything, the moans and quickened breaths spoke volumes.

Naruto held the slender hips in place, moaning around the erection in his mouth. He heard a thump and looked up from under his brow. The sight made his erection throb almost painfully. Glowing eyes were focused on him, flushed skin, lips parted as the younger man panted for air. He had to look away - it was almost too much. He pulled away to lick the bulbous head, sucking on it before continuing. There was a soft curse above him and a hand tangled in his hair, tugging, but there was no way he was going to stop. Especially at the sounds Minoru was making. He felt the hips under his hands buck and the hands on him tightened as the member in his mouth pulsed. There was a cry of his name and he instinctively swallowed. Every bitter drop. Swallowed the younger man's orgasm, tasting him, filling his senses with him.

Minoru's knees almost gave out as Naruto stood, taking him with him, making his legs wrap around his waist. He couldn't help but softly chuckle as he licked the older man's bottom lip before sealing them together, threading his fingers into the blonde locks, shivering when he felt the older man's erection nudge him. The thought alone of that hard, thick length inside of him made him rock his hips, eliciting a moan from the older man. His back met the bed and he grinned as Naruto undid his pants and his straining erection sprang free.

Naruto crawled over Minoru, legs spread open invitingly for him. He was drawn in by those glowing eyes that filled with so many emotions it made his heart skip a beat. Eager lips sealed over his and warm hands roamed over his skin and pushed the open button up off of his shoulders. He tugged it off completely and felt lips curve into a smile against his. He leaned over to the nightstand groaning when a warm hand took his erection in a loose grip, "Minoru," he said breathlessly, and the younger man smiled up at him.

Minoru licked his lips as Naruto slicked his fingers, cerulean eyes looked at him hungrily with lust and a glint of something else he couldn't name. He sighed pleasantly when a finger eased inside of him, and he rocked his hips, "More," he breathed out and moaned when the older man complied. "Naruto," it came out as a moan as the fingers started to pump into him, and crooked, making his hips arch, "God - ," he broke off with a gasp as the fingers continued to tease his prostate, making his erection twitch.

Naruto grinned as the dark head trashed to the side, the handsome features contoured in pleasure. He dragged his fingers against the sensitive bundle of nerves as he withdrew them, earning him a sound that was between a moan and a whimper. He slicked his throbbing erection and the slender hips moved closer, the sobbing erection bobbing with the motion. He positioned himself and slowly pushed into the welcoming entrance, his grip on the slender hips tightened when they pushed back against him seating him completely.

"Minoru," he voice was on the edge of a warning, his lips pulling into a grin, "A bit too eager, hm?"

Minoru chuckled breathlessly, rocking his hips, "I want you," he smoothed his hands over the firm chest in front of him, "So much." He gasped when an arm wrapped around his waist and angled his hips as the older man thrust into him. The older man's hot tongue traced a nipple causing an electric pulse course through him. A hand slid up his thigh and hooked under his knee, pushing it up slightly. He flushed hotter, moaning as he felt the rigid length push in even deeper, "Y-yes - Naruto!"

Naruto groaned, thrusting deep into his writhing lover. He pulled him up, feeling the strong thighs shiver as they now straddled his. Their breaths mingling in between them as their gaze locked momentarily and he pulled off the shirt and vest the younger man was still wearing, "Show me then," glowing eyes focused on his, "Show me how much you want me."

Minoru shivered at the sound of the husky voice and started to move his hips, his hands finding purchase on the older man's strong shoulders. His hips moved on their own accord, "Naruto," he gasped out, and circled his hips, eliciting a deep moan for his lover. Naruto leaned back, bracing himself on an arm and took his ignored member into his hand making a needy sound escape his throat. He pushed Naruto down, earning him a breathless grin as his hips moved harder, faster, riding him almost desperately.

Naruto sped his hand, "Mine," he growled, making Minoru choke on a moan and his hips faltered. The younger man let out a throaty, needy moan as his orgasm claimed him. Naruto moaned at the sight, at the hot seed that spurted out onto his hand and stomach, the half lidded glowing eyes still focused on him. Hips still riding him.

"Yours," Minoru said softly, breathlessly a smile on his lips as he ground down his hips, firm hands gripped them, "All yours."

Naruto groaned, thrusting into the younger man, and pulled him down for a searing kiss as he came inside of him. Minoru's lips pulled into a smile as his breath hitched. He rolled them over, and the younger man chuckled under him.

"I like sake," they both laughed, "Sake is good," he purred, smoothing his hands over the older man's flanks. "But you're better." He sighed when lips kissed along his jaw, "My favorite."

Naruto smiled against skin and made a trail down to a shoulder, and sucked, earning him a sigh, "Mine," he whispered against the mark. Fingers threaded into his hair and directed him into a soft kiss.

"Yours."

Minoru woke up the next morning to the smell of breakfast, specifically bacon. He smiled and rolled over, listening to the subtle sounds in the kitchen. He laid there for a moment, listening, a smile tugging on his lips. He got out of bed and made a quick trip to the bathroom before borrowing a pair of sleeping pants.

Naruto turned around and smiled when he found Minoru rubbing his eye, "Good morning, sleepyhead."

Minoru chuckled and yawned. He sniffed, "Is that coffee I smell?"

"Yes," Naruto said with a wide smile.

Minoru smiled with amusement, "You hate coffee."

Naruto poured the younger man a cup, and handed it to him, "There's creamer in the fridge."

Minoru's smile widened, "You really do love me."

Naruto blushed but chuckled anyway and moved to serve the eggs, bacon and toast he made for them and took them to the small dining table. He smiled when Minoru poured him a cup of orange juice.

"My cooking is not as good as yours...But it's something, I guess," Naruto said a bit sheepishly.

Minoru took a bite of his eggs and smiled, "The fact that you cooked for me and made me coffee," he wiggled his eyebrows, "Well hello there."

Naruto laughed and took a drink if his juice, "Only for you." Minoru grinned at him took a drink of his coffee. After a moment, Minoru made a sudden noise as if he remembered something,

"Oh! Are you still going to tell about yesterday?" Minoru asked with a smile, the blonde head tilted in question, "You said you'll tell me after the party...but yeah..." He trailed off with a laugh.

Naruto grinned at him and took a bit out of his toast, "Okay," he took a drink and leaned on his forearm against the table, "I'll tell you, if you promise not to get mad or upset."

Minoru furrowed a brow, "... What?"

"Just promise."

Minoru shifted in his seat and took a drink from his coffee, "Okay."

"Okay, what?"

"I promise."

"Okay. Well, what happened was, when I went to go shop for that sake for Genma and Raidou...I...well," he cleared his throat, "I know nothing about sake," Minoru nodded, taking a bit out of his bacon, "Apparently Hatchi does."

Naruto watched as the younger man stopped chewing, but his face remained passive. There was the slightest sign of a flicker in the dark eyes before the jaw continued chewing. "He approached me in the store, I guess I looked as lost as I felt." He took another bite, another drink, "And it was actually really helpful. That's how I picked the one I got," there was another flicker but Minoru only took a drink from his coffee. "Well, after he.. Uh...," he cleared his throat stalling with another drink, "He asked if we were serious."

There was a moment of silence where Minoru took a bit from his toast and chewed. Naruto brought his hand up to his chin and leaned on it as he watched the younger man. Dark eyes looked at him from over the rim of his mug and noticed the quickest flicker in them.

Minoru cleared his throat and very calmly asked, "Why?"

Naruto shrugged and took another bite of his food, "I asked him, he said he was just curious," he furrowed a brow, a slight frown on his mouth, "But I could've sworn he looked disappointed." He couldn't help but smile at the calm look on Minoru's face, "You're pretty good at controlling your emotions."

Minoru's eye twitched. And frowned slightly, "Why would he ask that?"

Naruto shook his head, "I don't know..." He noticed the intent look in the midnight blue eyes.

Minoru's expression softened, "That's what upset you, wasn't it?"

Naruto sighed, "I'm not sure why though. Maybe it was the way he said it? Like, disappointed?"

Minoru frowned, "I don't get it. Why though?"

"Why what?" Naruto asked taking another bite.

"Why would he sound disappointed and why would that upset you?" Minoru took another drink and Naruto gave him an intent look.

"Think about it."

Minoru furrowed his brows.

Naruto smiled slightly.

Then it hit him. Minoru closed his eyes, and pinched the bridge of his nose, "No."

Naruto snorted, "No what?"

"Just no," Minoru took a deep breath and let it out, "I refuse to believe that... That..." He rubbed his face and gave Naruto a disbelieving look, "I can't even say it!"

"Minoru, you promised," Naruto said gently in response to the frustrated tone. He chuckled and took a drink of his orange juice, as Minoru took a deep breath.

"There's no way," his tone was more calm, "He can't possibly...wait," he looked at Naruto, "Maybe you? Maybe he likes you not me!" he immediately frowned.

"I don't think so," Naruto leaned back slightly.

Minoru leaned forward, "He can't possibly...no," he shook his head, "I can't believe that with the way he talks to me and everything else. But he was talking to you about sake apparently, maybe he was flirting with you."

Naruto chuckled and shook his head, "He wasn't flirting with me, trust me."

Minoru's frown deepened and he looked out the window.

"I don't think its me that he likes, you're the one he 'accidentally' bumped into in the Hokage tower that day I left on my assignment. That he has 'seen you around often'," Naruto ate the last piece of his toast.

Minoru looked at the older man, a displeased look on his face, "This is really...annoying," he said calmly, "If that's the case, why would he be such a prick?"

Naruto shrugged, "People...are weird sometimes."

Minoru sighed and shook his head in disbelief. He refused to believe it, "I can see why you didn't want to tell me before the party," he said solemnly.

Naruto smiled widely at him, "I know you, Minoru. I know you have your emotions on a tight leash most of time. I didn't want you feeling inwardly upset."

Minoru couldn't help but smile as he looked at the older man as he drank the last of his orange juice, "Why did it upset you, though?"

Naruto sighed, "I tried to not let it bother me, I really did. I actually thought you weren't going to be able to tell."

Minoru propped his chin on his hand, "You had that look on your face."

"What look?"

"That look," he explained, "The one where there's something on your mind or bothering you, and you're trying not to let it."

"I have a look for that?"

Minoru smiled and nodded, "I haven't seen in a while."

Naruto sighed, "Well, I was trying to just get over it. I was trying not to think about it. But then I did," he scratched at the back of his neck, "It got away from me. The thought of him liking you in that way and... Well, I would rather be oblivious."

Minoru's expression softened and gave the older man a soft smile, "For what it's worth, that guy has nothing on you. No one has anything on you."

Naruto laughed and stood to lean over the table, tilting the younger man's face by the chin and gave him a soft kiss. He smiled at the light blush that colored the fair skin and cleared the plates from the table and took them to the sink. When he turned back around he found Minoru looking out the window, the light that filtered in reflecting on the fair skin. Midnight blue eyes turned to him and smiled.

He knew he was being rather foolish, momentarily, but it happened. And when the younger man stood and walked over to him and wrapped his arms around his shoulders and kissed him, slow and sensual. He knew he had no reason to be foolish.