Naruto stood at the corner of the extravagant room, his eyes wandering over the crowd in an uneasy manor. He tried to kill time by taking in the room's detail, it was beyond comprehension to him the wealth it portrayed and made him feel even more uncomfortable. He didn't fit in at places like these. Naruto was a hard working citizen, even though he didn't have to be. The kind of money thrown into the event he was attending just made him feel sick. Trust fund babies, CEO's, lawyers and politician's, the kind of people Naruto despised. He always thought they had so much money they had no idea what to do with it but he could think of a few ideas.

Naruto scanned the crowd again, looking for his husband. He wanted to laugh at the irony of it all. Naruto, the ex-street kid turned social worker married to a rich politician, the very kind of person he despised. He didn't know why his husband even bothered dragging him to these events, he knew Naruto struggled to mix with the upper class crowd. A waiter passed him and asked if he wanted something to eat, Naruto decline. Flash looking finger food didn't entice him in the slightest. Naruto gave a weak smile to his husband who waved him over to where he was enthusiastically. If he was honest with himself he hated how the man treated him as a prize to be shown off or at other times like a charity case.

"Itachi, Sasuke, I'd like you to meet my husband, Naruto" he put a fake smile on his face as his husband wrapped his arm around his tuxedo clad waist. He gave a curt nod to the two men. If Naruto wasn't so deflated about being paraded around like a piece of meat he probably would have spent more time taking in the two breath taking men in front of him. Each with pitch black tresses' of hair, chiselled high cheek bones and soul piercing onyx eyes that would have immediately stopped Naruto in is tracks, but tonight he just didn't care to notice.

"You never told me you we're married Nagato" the older sibling, who Naruto assumed was Itachi stated. The man held out his hand and Naruto shook it quickly. Nagato let out a soft laugh, pulling the smaller blonde closer to him. Naruto could feel the younger sibling's eyes on him and he gave him a quizzical look. It wasn't uncommon for people to stare at him, he had grown use to it over the years since it wasn't exactly normal to have whisker like scars on a person's cheeks. The look Sasuke was giving him though was as if the man was watching something that interested him. Naruto blushed which caused the man to give him a slight smirk.

"Naruto's never been one for these kind of events. He spends most of his spare time helping out at youth shelters" It would seem to most people that Nagato was proud of his husband being so generous but Naruto knew otherwise. The man hated him spending time in the lower class communities, always raving at him that if he spent any more time around unsavoury people he would eventually become one himself. Naruto had to remind him on many occasions of his childhood roots.

"How charitable" Itachi smiled. Naruto found himself smiling back. The man, although reserved had a strange warmth to him and seemed genuinely interested in Naruto's volunteer work. "How long have you been volunteering for?"

"Since I was old enough to" Nagato squeeze his waste slightly and Naruto knew it was a warning. "It's always nice to give back to the community…"

"It must be a stark contrast to a place like this" Sasuke inquired, waving his hand around to indicate the room they were in.

"If you mean a room filled with people throwing money down the drain that could be spent in better places then yes…it is" Sasuke raised his glass to his lips, his eyes holding a slight twinkle in them that Naruto couldn't quite place. Nagato coughed, indicating his displeasure with Naruto's answer. He should have kept the snide comment to himself but he couldn't help it. It frustrated him to see people throwing money down the drain when there were starving children on the streets.

"Quite the brash one my Naruto is" Nagato uneasily smiled.

"No, it's quite alright. These events do take up money that could be used elsewhere" Itachi winked at Naruto, easing his nerves. If Nagato wanted Naruto to converse with these two men it meant they we're important, if he blew if for his husband he hated to think the temper Nagato would have when they arrived home.

"Itachi and Sasuke are funding my upcoming campaign for city mayor" it all clicked for Naruto. These two men was his husband's way into the top position.

"Tell me Naruto, where would you like to see the money spent?" Naruto looked up to Nagato who looked strained but he nodded for him to answer. Sasuke was watching him closely again.

"Education on the prevention of family violence, better funded sex education programmes in schools, more money poured into youth support facilities and more funding for apprenticeship programs…I could ramble off a whole list if you really wanted me to but those are the one's I'm more focused on at the moment" he didn't care if Nagato was angry at him. Sasuke had asked and he had given him permission to speak about it so he didn't see a point in holding back.

"Those are some very interesting idea's you have Mr?" Naruto unwrapped Nagato's arm from his waist, the man's grip was becoming painful.

"Uzumaki. Wishful thinking on my part, the corporation's that hold the sway to push those actions will never do it. Keep the nation dumb and they won't cause a problem right?" Naruto scowled deeply. He hated how the world worked. The working man tricked into thinking they had any power at all when it was really the rich deciding everything for their own benefits.

"Naruto!" his husband scolded, his face red with embarrassment. Naruto shrugged, he was sick of being amongst those responsible for the suffering of others.

"I'm very sorry for my husband's rudeness" Nagato quickly apologised. Naruto let out a snort, he did tell his husband right from the start it was a bad idea bringing him.

"Its fine, it's actually refreshing hearing someone speak so passionately about the welfare of others. Don't you agree Sasuke?" Naruto wondered what Sasuke would say, now finding himself equally intrigued. The two men had surprised him. Usually when Naruto mentioned anything along the lines of what he had said, people would look down at him in distain.

"He has some valid points, maybe it's something we should look into…" Naruto felt frozen on the spot as Sasuke's eyes bore into his cerulean blue ones. It was almost like he was trying to entice him to say more, to see how far he would push it. "Nagato, you should bring Naruto to Sharingan corp at some point. I would be very interested to discuss his ideas further"

"That sounds like a great idea. As you said Mr Uzumaki, it is the big corporations that control these things" Naruto felt his blush crawl back up to his cheeks. He began thinking the two brothers we're laughing at him in some way.

"I'm leaving Nagato, I'll see you at home. Itachi, Sasuke, it was lovely meeting you. Enjoy the rest of your evening" He spun on his heel, quickly making his way out of the lavish mansion. Naruto had never felt so humiliated in his life. He had honestly thought the two men were interested in what he had to say but no, they were just making fun of him and his ideals. He shoved his hands into his pant pockets, his head hung low as he angrily kicked the gravel path under his feet. How dare they make fun of him because he wanted to make a difference. What was it about people with money thinking they were better than everyone else!

Naruto wanted to scream in frustration. This is why he hated coming to these stupid things with Nagato. It made him feel small and worthless, that his efforts meant absolutely nothing and that no matter how hard he tried he couldn't change a damn thing. And that Sasuke! Looking at him like he was some sort of play thing! He had gotten his hopes up that someone had finally listened to him just to dash them a split second later.

Naruto sighed. He had no clue how he was going to get home. Nagato had driven them here and he was pretty sure his husband was too pissed off at him right now to even give him a lift back. Naruto began to think about his marriage. When Naruto had first met Nagato he was an up and coming politician. One with a head full of dreams that coincided with Naruto's own ideas. The two had clicked immediately, entering into heated discussion about how they could change things in Konoha. After a while the two began dating and eventually married. Naruto had started to wonder though why they even got married now, questioning whether or not Nagato asked him purely for political purposes.

It made Naruto sad. This charming man who was once outspoken about changing the world one child at a time was now embarrassed about his younger self's ideals. Embarrassed that he was married to Naruto, who worked as a social worker and in his spare time volunteered at the youth centre. It was one of the reasons why Nagato had convinced Naruto to keep Uzumaki as his last name, not wanting anyone in the lower districts to connect Naruto to him. He said it was to protect Naruto, that there were some people who would want to hurt him for being married to a politician. Naruto stopped and looked up at the clear sky, the stars shining brightly down on him. How did things end up this way?

….

Sasuke watched Naruto leave, his eyes trained on the man's every movement. To say that the blonde vixen had caught his eye would be an understatement. The second the youngest Uchiha had set his eyes on him he pictured the man in numerous positions under him. He wasn't expecting the man to be so challenging though, being the husband of a politician he expected a compliant, housewife type of man. But no, the bright eyed blonde had pushed the boundaries and it became clear he was a rare type of human being. Sasuke had never met anyone like him in his life. The way he was so brash and filled with passion made Sasuke's heart beat in his chest and he knew right then he had to steal him away from Nagato.

"I'm sorry about that, he's quite spirited" The deep red haired, potential mayor cringed. Obviously embarrassed by Naruto's attitude. It annoyed Sasuke that Naruto's so called husband treated Naruto as if he was a burden. If he was with him Sasuke would be proud to have such an outspoken and strong willed partner.

"Please, don't apologise. It was nice to meet someone with so much conviction" Sasuke knew his brother couldn't stand the man in front of them either. They we're Uchiha's though, they knew when to back a winning horse and Nagato was the clear favourite for Mayor.

"That would be due to his street days, he's a bit rough around the edges but I assure you by the time I start on my campaign ill have them ruffled out" Sasuke wanted to growl at the man. There wasn't anything wrong with Naruto, in fact he was probably the most decent person that had been at event. It also got under his skin that Nagato was talking about Naruto as some kind of wild animal that needed to be tamed and broken.

"Maybe it is you that is rough around the edges" Sasuke spat out. Itachi gave him a knowing smile while Nagato looked shocked at Sasuke's reply.

"Excuse me?" Nagato glared down at Sasuke, trying to intimidate him which caused Sasuke to scoff. He was an Uchiha, Co-CEO of the Uchiha legacy, Sharingan Corporation. He had the power to make or break the purple eyed politician in a second. If he did that though he would reduce his chances of seeing the captivating blonde again.

"We should be going, people to greet and food to be eaten. We will see you next week to discuss your campaign budget" Itachi pulled on the back of Sasuke's tuxedo jacket lightly. Sasuke nodded and followed his older brother, the man they left behind leaving a strong distaste in his mouth. "You're interested in his husband aren't you?"

"Whatever gave you that impression oniisan?" Sasuke growled out. Itachi chuckled, handing him a champagne flute.

"It's not like you to lose your temper so quickly, especially around potential clients, Otouto" Sasuke frowned as he realised his mistake. He had let his Uchiha mask down, letting his emotions betray him.

"I just hated how he treated him that's all. Naruto had some good idea's it was frustrating to see them being shut down. It was almost like he had to ask permission to even voice his opinion" Sasuke watched as people began to gravitate towards them. Fake smiles of politeness surrounding them. "Do you mind if I take my leave Oniisan? I'm not in the mood for pleasantries" Itachi gave him a nod, indicating his agreement.

"Sleep well, Otouto" Sasuke quickly made his way to the exit, his head held high but ignoring anyone's attempts to engage him. Out of the corner of his eye he saw Nagato watching him and sent him a challenging smirk. Nagato raised the glass in his hand to him in acknowledgement. It seemed the game's had begun.