Hey guys and girls.

Sorry for making you wait, but here it is. The new chapter to The Fox And The Ghoul.

Last place we left off was where Naruto along with Rize had gone out on a proper date. But after their date, they spend the evening watching the sun set.

But that is when they share a tender moment of sharing a kiss between each other. It was Naruto who started in, but it was both who went in for a second time.

Rize had never kissed a man before while this was the first kiss with a woman for Naruto. With both now taking their relationship to the next level, what will come of this?

If it gets to the stage where they end up as lovers, Rize may have to tell Naruto of the fact that a successful child born between a Ghoul and a Human is extremely slim.

As well, this chapter has been renamed.

Enjoy.

Disclaimers: I own nothing.

Opening song: All Time Low - Drugs And Candy.

Chapter 8: Moving Forward.

It had been 3 days since Naruto and Rize started going out. 3 days since the two of them got closer to one another. 3 days since they shared that sweet tender kiss.

Of course, that wasn't the last time they kissed. Sometimes stealing a peck on the cheek. Rize did that a few times when she fed off Naruto. Naruto was more than happy to allow her to feed off of him. A small bite of flesh and she was content. Even if it was just two mouthfulls worth, she made due for now.

Naruto and her even kissed fully on the lips a couple times. From simple peck to passionate make out. Their rate of intimacy was growing and growing. But they both agreed to take it slow. For now, just holding hands, hugging each other passionately and kissing (which ever form it was) was going to be it.

Naruto was perfectly happy with this. He also didn't want to rush into things. So first test the waters to say, and then move up the more their confidence grew.

Waking up to a new morning, Rize's wonderous eyes fluttered open and the Ghoul stretched her tired limbs. Getting out the bed she moved to her shower and spent a few minutes standing under the shower.

Sure the mark on her neck was still there. But to her now, it was a sense to show her attachment to Naruto. She now didn't mind it at all.

In fact, she now welcomed it.

Climbing out the shower after a few more minutes, Rize dried her long purple hair before looking into the mirror. And that was when she noticed something different with the mark. Last time she remembered, it was a midnight black. The colour of it was slowly fading. What did this even mean? Was their situation of not moving too far from each other coming to an end?

If that was the case, then she could finally go out and be free. Go shopping with not dragging Naruto along. Go and enjoy the world. Again, not having Naruto along. But even though she found these things alluring. There was one thing she found to really stick out.

What was going to happen to them? Were they going to continue this relationship? Would they end it? Put it on hold? Or choose to continue it? Which one was it? Which choice.

Getting out the room after she had gotten dressed she found Naruto already brewing some coffee while he made himself some instant ramen. Looking to the sudden change in food, Rize raised an eyebrow.

"What happened to the bacon and eggs?" asked Rize.

"Forgot to buy some food." was all Naruto said before he heard Rize's stomach growl.

Chuckling to himself as he took off his jacket, he motioned for his girlfriend to feed. Rize made her way to him and planted a kiss on his lips before taking some flesh from his neck.

Thanking him for the meal she also found his mark to be fading. Deciding to bring it up, she cleared her throat. This got Naruto's attention with him turning to look at her.

"Yes?" asked Naruto with Rize looking him dead in the eyes.

"Did you notice the mark we have?" she asked pointing to the mark on her neck.

"I did." replied Naruto. "Must be something to how we're working together."

"Probably, but do you think it is also a case that we may be able to move further away from each other?" she added.

"Kit." said Kurama from within.

'What is it?'asked Naruto.

"I've checked the seal. And have come an assumption. The base of it is similar to a binding contract. Yet at the same time it works differently. Based off how it works, it ties two people together, however when they move too far away from one another, then it will attack the person's heart and constrict their heart. Such a tricky thing." said Kurama before clearing his throat. "But last night, something happened. The mechanism used to prevent you two from moving away from each other has been removed."

'So that means we may be able to move far away from one another?' stated Naruto.

"Correct. Better see if it is correct." said Kurama before going back to sleep.

"You want to see if we can move further away from each other?" asked Naruto with Rize nodding her head.

Concluding the breakfast he had, Naruto and Rize walked to the same spot that they fought. The area was large enough for them to do so. Nodding to each other, Naruto and Rize turned to have their backs to each other. And they walked.

They walked and walked. Coming up to the 30 step mark, they feared the worst. The were worried that they would feel that pain again. But to their amazement, the pain never came. Moving further and further away, they found that they were able to be more than 70 feet from each other. Taking one more step, they felt the sudden pain again.

Moving back towards each other, they hugged in happiness and glee each other. It was true, they could finally move further away from each other. This meant that Naruto didn't have to feel embarrased when he went into a shop to look at girl stuff with Rize while Rize herself didn't have to be in such a mood when Naruto went to go and train. This was progress.

So much that they celebrated with Rize latching her mouth on Naruto's shoulder and clamping down while Naruto allowed her to feed off him again.

He understood why she was happy. Rize was a woman of class. She prefered the high life while Naruto wanted the most out of life. And becoming Hokage would be the best dream he had come true.

After all, he and Rize were now girlfriend and boyfriend. Rize would have only the finest. It was his duty to ensure she was well taken care of. No matter what.

And scene.

Yes I know the chapter is long, but right now, I am sleep deprived. So shut the fuck up. How about you try raising a son who keeps you up some nights.

It's not easy. Melissa and I barely have time to ourselves. But I'm not complaining. Some people just don't understand the trouble now.

With the two now able to move further away from each other, things will get more interesting. With things now being made available to them, they can now do things they never could.

What will happen next time?

Chapter 9: Sudden Change.

Coming soon.

Thank you for reading.

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BlackSpirit101 out. ;)