Naruto's hands shook as he held the papers in his hands. A range of emotions hit him wave after wave, disbelief written on his face. Never in his life had he been so shocked. He knew Nagato was planning something but he never thought he would go so out of his way to hurt him in such a cruel way. It made him sick to think of the man's desperate plea's to take him back knowing that he had an ulterior motive as the one he had in his hands, explained over numerous maps and papers. Naruto looked up from them, his jaw slack as he stared at his boyfriend, Sasuke.
"H-how…why…I don't" Naruto's lips trembled and he slammed the papers down on the table. "How could he do this to me!? How can anyone be so underhanded!?" Sasuke remained silent and Naruto continued "That narcissistic, selfish, greedy rat!"
"Are you alright, I know it's a lot to take in" Sasuke inched towards him, wary of Naruto's reaction.
"How long has he been planning this Sasuke!? It would take years for all these deals to go through! My marriage…my god…he knew how much this meant to me and the entire time he's been planning to tear it to the ground!" Naruto stood up, pushing his seat back angrily "I can't let him get away with this, I have to go see him"
"No" Sasuke placed a hand on Naruto's shoulder and the blonde narrowed his eyes at him.
"How can you expect me not to Sasuke!?" The man smiled gently and pulled out his phone to check the time.
"Just calm down and then we can talk. Itachi has a plan but explaining it to you while you're so irrational will be useless" Naruto remained still, weighing up the options in his head before speaking.
"I have to confront him Sasuke…I can't sit back and play husband anymore" Sasuke placed his hands on Naruto's scarred checks, staring him dead in the eyes.
"Naruto, we have a plan so please, just listen to it and then decide what you want to do. I can't make this choice for you but I can give you an option" Naruto sat down and slammed his head down onto the table. Sasuke was right, he couldn't be hot headed with this and he trusted the Uchiha brothers.
"I'm sorry Sasuke" Naruto whispered out. He wondered why Sasuke even bothered with him, surely the man wanted to be with someone less complicated.
"You have nothing to be sorry for Naruto" Sasuke looked angry and Naruto shrunk back "You didn't ask for any of this"
"Didn't I? I married a man that I obviously didn't know! My stupidity brought this on me!" He grasped at his blonde hair, struggling with his thoughts "I'm an idiot Sasuke, an idiot with dreams that blinded me to the truth and because of that all those kids will have nowhere to go and then what will happen to them?"
"Shut up Dobe" Naruto lifted his head in shock, The Uchiha's tone was cold and dripping with distain.
"Don't tell me to shut up! We both know it's true!" Sasuke marched over to him and lifted Naruto up by the scruff of his shirt. Naruto gapped at him, was he going to hit him?
"Yes, you are an idiot and yes you have these big, blinding dreams but don't you dare think that you wanting to make the world a better place means that you deserve what that bastard is doing. Madara, Tobi…Nagato, they are to blame…them and their damn greed" Sasuke slammed his lips down onto Naruto's and he was taken aback, surprised by the suddenness of the kiss. "You're a dobe but you're my dobe and we are going to work this out together"
"Why didn't I met you first?" Naruto whispered out. Sasuke smirked at him and pushed Naruto back onto the table, scattering the papers onto the ground.
"Because fate is a cruel bitch" Sasuke climbed on top of the blonde and Naruto shuddered at how determined he looked. "What do I have to do to show you that you are worth it dobe, how can I prove to you that you are the best thing that has ever happened to me"
"I'm sorry Teme" Naruto groaned out as Sasuke ground his hips into his.
"Stop saying sorry!" Sasuke leant down and nuzzled into the whimpering blondes neck, biting it hungrily. Naruto gasped, clutching his hands to Sasuke's shirt. "You need to start seeing yourself for what you really are Dobe"
"A-and what's that?" Sasuke sat up and fiddled with the button's on the crumple shirt that hide Naruto's body from his view.
"Nothing short of amazing" Sasuke began to undo the buttons one at a time, causing Naruto to narrow his eyes. "Do you hate it when I tease you?"
"Shut up and kiss me Teme" he growled out, wrapping his hand around Sasuke's neck and bringing him down to eye level.
"Well, I see this conversation is going well" Naruto's eyes widened and a dark blush rose on his cheeks. Sasuke remained on top of him, his head hung forward and a large sigh escaping his bruised lips.
"Itachi, this is the second time you've cock blocked me" There was an amused chuckled from the door way and Naruto pushed Sasuke off him gently, his hands quickly doing up his shirt.
"I can always come back later?" Sasuke opened his mouth to agree but Naruto spoke up quickly.
"No, I want to know this plan" Naruto straightened his hair and Sasuke pouted at him. "Don't give me that look"
"Dobe" Sasuke sunk into the chair next to Naruto's and Itachi sat across from them.
"Now, this is entirely up to you Naruto, we don't do anything without your permission" Naruto leant forward but remained silent. He listen to Itachi intently, taking in each step of the plan, every aspect and sometimes giving Sasuke a wary look. He would agree to it, it was better than anything he could come up with but he was worried. Naruto found playing husband easy, if he thought about it he had been doing it all along with Nagato after a certain point but he wasn't sure he could pull off what Itachi was asking of him. Naruto knew he was passionate, that his emotions betrayed him and Nagato had spent years with him, surely he would be able to tell. "Are you alright with this?"
"Yes…I'm just, I'm worried I will let you down. Nagato knows me, I'm scared he will see right through it" Sasuke grabbed his hand and squeezed it, reassuring him.
"I'm betting that over the past couple of years Nagato has lost touch with your emotional tells, if you play it right we can corner him" Naruto looked to Sasuke who didn't look too pleased with the plan.
"What do you think Sasuke? Are you okay with me doing this?" Sasuke's lips pursed but he nodded.
"It's a good plan, I'm just worried about your safety" Naruto understood but he would risk it, he had to. His only other option would be to confront Nagato, throw the contract in his face and take the fall.
"I'll, I'll do it" Itachi nodded and stood up, looking down at his watch.
"Good, I'll sort everything out on my end and let you know when it's time"
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The airport was busy, people rushing around as they tried to quickly make their way to specific gates. A voice spoke across the system, directing people and calling any late comers. Some people stood around waiting for their loved ones to arrive, others were crying as they said goodbye. Naruto watched it all. A back pack slung over his shoulder for a carryon bag. He was always fascinated by airports. He found it a comforting place and also privileged to be allowed to see the rawness of emotions that occurred in each person.
Today though Naruto would give anything to not be here. It was grim this trip, he was already feeling isolated. He had spent the l previous night with Sasuke, discussing the plan and just enjoying the time he had with his boyfriend. It would be a week before he could contact him, it would be too risky with being in such close contact with Nagato. Naruto had a feeling that was the real purpose of this trip, so that his ex could keep a close eye on him and his interactions with those outside.
On top of the fact he had to spend a whole week with his ex he also would have to tolerate Orochimaru and Kabuto who had decided to tag along, stating that they had business in Amegakure no Sato and Nagato allowed them to come. That meant more eyes on him, more people watching his every move. That wouldn't put Naruto off though, he would do as Itachi asked.
Naruto looked down at his ticket. He would meet Nagato on the plane. It was a private jet and the gate was at the far end of the airport. He was slightly late but he figured his lack of luggage would benefit him. Nagato had already packed some luggage for him, only giving Naruto the choice of a small carry on for personal items like his lap top. He really didn't want to go but he forced himself towards the departure gate, ignoring the camera flashes that went off every now and then. Of fucking course, he thought. Could he never escape paparazzi?
He kept his head low, handing over his boarding pass quickly and making his way into the departure lounge where his travel companions were. Naruto glared at them, refusing to say a word to the snake like man and his pathetic minion. When he looked at Nagato he force a small smile to his lips, remembering for their plan to work he had to play nice. His husband raised an eyebrow at the action and Naruto looked away quickly. He didn't want to be too obvious or the man would call him on it.
"You're late" Kabuto snapped, pushing his glasses up his nose and looking down on him. Naruto pursed his lips but bit his tongue. The plane ride would be long and fighting with Kabuto would just make it longer. "Busy with your boyfriend?"
"I don't have a boyfriend, it's prohibited remember and if you must know I had to do a quick handover of my patients to my sub for the week" Naruto put his bag down on the floor and sat down on the couch, lounging backwards and staring at the roof. These people would be the death of him.
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The plane was small but spacious. There were eight chairs. Four in the middle that faced each other and four behind them in rows of two. A small bar was near the back and two hostesses settled them in. Naruto took one of the back seats, trying to keep his distance but failing when Nagato sat beside him. The blonde took a deep breath, trying to keep his disgust hidden and the plan firmly in his mind. Naruto moved his hand at the same time Nagato did, causing it to brush against the other before pulling it away quickly and looking out the window, pretending that he was trying to hide a blush.
"Konan is excited to see you" It had been awhile since they had seen Konan and Yahiko. Naruto was actually excited to see them, he was hoping that maybe they could give him some insight into Nagato's frame of mind.
"I've missed her" Naruto replied, giving Nagato a real smile for once. Konan and Naruto were close, usually when Nagato and Yahiko started talking business Konan would steal Naruto away and take him out. "How are they?"
"Good, Pregnant actually" Naruto's face lit up brightly. He was so happy for them! They had been trying for a child for years and Konan had cried on his shoulder a many of times, scared that she would never become a mother.
"No way! Since when!" Naruto turned to him fully, his hand's clasped together "They must be so happy! How far along is she? When is she due?"
"I'm not entirely sure, you'll have to ask her" Nagato smiled. The politician took Naruto's hands into his own and Naruto bit his lip at the touch, nerves kicking in. "I always wanted us to have children"
"I should buy her a gift, do you think she would like that?" Naruto pulled his hand's away slowly, acting as if he was embarrassed when all he wanted to do was punch Nagato in the face. How dare he talk about children when he was about to ruin the lives of so many.
"I think that's a lovely idea" Nagato looked disappointed at the rejection but his eyes were soft. Naruto smiled weakly and went back to staring out the window. At one time he had thought a lot about having children and he had even brought it up numerous times in his marriage but Nagato had always brushed him off, saying that it wasn't the right time. Now Naruto didn't know how he felt about it. He definitely wanted a future with someone else, preferably Sasuke but they we're far too early in their relationship to broach the subject. "Naruto, I would like to use this trip to try sort things out between us"
"Oh…" He dug his nails into his hand and kept facing the window. Naruto knew his eyes would give away his anger
"Oh? That's all you're going to say?" Naruto flinched at the tone and let out a sigh, it really didn't take much to piss off his ex and he was starting to doubt the plan. Was being here putting him in danger? What if Nagato snapped again? Panic welled up in him and Naruto turned his head to the door of the plane. It wouldn't be too late, he could pick up his bag and demand to be let off. "I'll leave you to think about it, I have business with Orochimaru"
Naruto nodded, swallowing thickly as Nagato stood up and moved to the front seats. He watched the man's retreating back with narrowed eyes. Why was he so intent on getting him back? Sure there was the election to think of but after that he would be useless to the man so what was Nagato playing at? Did he really want him back because he loved him? Naruto let out a small scoff, of course he didn't. Sasuke had shown him what love really was and compared to that his marriage just seemed to have been built on Nagato getting his way through lies and manipulation.
The nervous blonde suddenly became very aware of his position in Nagato's life. He was a possession, one that hadn't been let go willingly and for a man like his ex-husband he wasn't done with something unless he said so. Naruto had seen it many times in the higher classed social circles. Trophy wives were switched out once the husband got bored or someone younger came along. If the wife tried to leave they left with their reputation in tatters or forced to stay until they had served their purpose. If someone else tried to take them there was entertainment in the challenge, sometimes even betting between the two men. Naruto sighed, that was it. It had been Nagato's trophy wife and he had left before his time now the man was just trying to get him back so he could throw him away like a used toy.
Was he really so pathetic that he couldn't see it before? It was so obvious! Nagato paraded him around as much as he could, made him cosy up to people he couldn't stand and when Nagato was off ass kissing he was left like a lost lamb in a room of wolves. Only when someone would get to close to him would Nagato come back with his chest puffed out. Naruto wanted to hit himself for being so ignorant. He might as well have been wearing a collar like a dog and barking for treats when he wanted attention!
"Gentlemen will you please buckle your seatbelts, we are about to take off" One of the airhostess smiled, indicating to the sign above her head that was flashing orange. Naruto looked to the door one last time but clipped his belt shakily. He would get through this, he had to.
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