Entwined Paths

Chapter 31: Twins?!?!

"Menma....."

The raven haired boy made a triumphant smile and walked in the room shoving Naruto out of the way.

"Cool place you got here little brother... gotta say I didn't expect it from you."

Naruto remained quiet and closed the door.

"What are you doing here?"

"Didn't I tell you I wanted to-"

"What's the real reason that your here?"

Shikamaru remained quiet looking down.

"Wow! Shikamaru! It's been a while kid!"

"We are the same age menma."

"Oh well whatever, how's Naruto been acting? Has he been controlling himself?"

Shikamaru remained quiet not answering Menma.

"So.... I heard that you've improved in your training is that true Naruto?"

"That's none of your business ."

"Well according to Master Jiraya it is."

"Pervy sage sent you here?"

"You got it." Menma replied as he sat on the bed examining a half full cup of old juice.

" Why would he send you here?"

"Apparently the old man had something to do so he couldn't continue our training, as a result I'm stuck here. Having some fun with my little brother."

"You're only 5minutes older , that doesn't count."

"5 minutes are 5 minutes."

Naruto made an irritated face then walked to his drawer and started to pack some stuff.

"If you wanna stay here fine, but I am not living with you. call me when your leaving so I can take my apartment back."

Menma stared at his younger brother as he packed his things. His face suddenly went dark.

"......I suppose you not over that....are you?....."

Naruto suddenly stopped and silence filled the room.

A bitter silence that suffocated the room. Gloom.

"..........That was a long time ago."

Menma raised his face looking at his brother. Naruto grabbed his bag and opened the door.

"It doesn't matter anymore." the blonde spoke as he exited the apartment with Shikamaru behind him.

............................

"Naruto is this really ok?" Shikamaru asked nervously as they walked down the abandoned streets.

The blonde didn't reply and Shikamaru took that as a bad sign.

"It's not........."

The Nara boy quickly took his gaze at Naruto.

"......Hinata......I'm sure you've noticed ."

Shikamaru's eyes slightly widened then he looked down , not sure how he should answer.

"......Yea........she looks exactly like that woman.........what are you going to do?"

".................."

Naruto sunk in deep thought . If Menma saw Hinata what would happen then? What would the raven do? ...no,It didn't matter what he would do.... Naruto wasn't going to let Menma lay a finger on her.