Chapter One: Engagement

The two vampires were frost after hearing what their parents had just told them.

She couldn't believe what she has just heard, she was in shock. For him, it was as his craziest dream coming true.

"Yes, sweet heart- said her mother - your father and his have been talking and decided that you were old enough, so it was time.

"But - the girl didn't know what to say.

"We'll give you some time alone, so you can talk about it" - This time, it was his father the one who talked.

After that, the four parents went out of the room, leaving Ruka and Akatsuki alone.

"I can't believe it… this is so… suddenly! - Ruka still couldn't believe it.

"Yeah, it's crazy

"Definitely! How… when did they decide something like that? And without even asking! I can't believe it…

Was the idea that awful for her? He was so happy with it, it couldn't be that bad. When she saw his face, she noticed she had somehow made him uncomfortable, so she explained herself.

"I'm sorry, it's nothing against you, Akatsuki. I just can't believe it.

"Well, it looks like definitive, so maybe we should just accept it.

"Excuse me, I need some time alone.

"Go ahead.

Marriage isn't something to joke about, specially if you're a vampire and you live so much longer than humans. She knew that it was quite obvious that someday her parents were going to engage her with someone, but she never expected it so soon.

Ruka sighed. At least it was Akatsuki and not Aidou. Or any other of the night class. How was this going to change her life? Was it okay for her parents deciding without even knowing how she felt about it?

On the other side, there was Akatsuki. He has been in love with Ruka for so long, that this was the best anybody could do for him. He promised himself to take the chance and finally do something to make Ruka love him too. He knew her, so he also got some advantage. It couldn't be that hard if she was also expecting him to stop acting as a friend...

Being engaged. It was so sudden… And also, with one of her two closest friend. She was so confused. As always, he seemed so calm, but she couldn't help it!
Well, it wasn't that bad. He always was taking care of her, protecting her (even when she didn't need protection). He was nice… and actually he was really hot. The only thing that bothered her was that she wasn't in love with him. But hopefully he would manage to change that.

Akatsuki returned to the room he was sharing with Aidou. The days at Cross Academy were long over, but the Chairman had called the hole night class to celebrate their time there.

"Hey! What was it, why were you called.

"You're not going to believe it. My parents arranged me a marriage.

"Oh... Hey! What?

"I'm engaged.

"WHAT?! With who? Didn't you tell them about…- he interrupted himself - well, maybe it's for better, so you finally forget about…

"It's Ruka.

"Huh?

"I'm engaged to Ruka.

Aidou's eyes widened in surprise.

"Ruka? Seriously?! You're so lucky! This is your chance! Finally!

"Yeah, I know

Finally, after hearing the news, Akatsuki smiled. He was so happy… so lucky.

This had to be the best day of his entire life till now. He was going to marry her! It was unbelievable.