It was already afternoon and after Xanxus's proposal a.k.a. challenge , Yuko had spent the rest of the day preparing for the event . She truly wanted it to be a success and in order for that to happen she should motivate others too. It seemed that the only one who was against it so far was Xanxus and he currently had agreed so she should just keep an eye on him in case he decided to pick a fight with someone.

She looked at the mirror one last time before heading for the bed to get her purse. She had to wear that dress for a long time. No one had ever seen her wearing that , mainly because she didn't like the memories it brought back. So she kept it locked in a drawer . That dress was really expensive and it managed to impress nearly everyone that would look at it. It was a gift from a friend . Yuko loved haute couture and never hesitated to show it by dressing elegantly. However now she was simply amazing in that dress.

"I hope it goes as planned…." She sighed before leaving her room and walking down the stairs. For some unknown reason to her she was anxious….but why? It wasn't like she was unconfident about her appearance or something like that…right? She never questioned her pride or confidence but now…

"What is wrong with me? Why do I feel responsible ….?" She took a glimpse of what was happening downstairs. It seemed that all of the members were there talking with each other. Squalo was trying to fix his tie whereas Fran was busy mocking Bel that was straightening his coat with a smirk on his face . Levi was complimenting Xanxus for his stunning appearance and Lussuria was looking around like he was searching for something.

"Ah!" Lussuria squeaked and the gazes of the other members were instantly focused on the raven-haired beauty that was slowly walking down the marble staircase like a model. Her pace was full of determination and pride. She looked like a queen in that gorgeous dress that showed of her curves and her nice shaped cleavage. Her hair was left untied and its true length was revealed as it gracefully framed her face.

"Yuko-saaan….!!!!You are adorable!!!" Lussuria said with a big smile.

" VOOOOOOOOOI!!! At least it was worth the time, woman…." Squalo said refusing to admit that she was indeed marvelous tonight.

" Yuko-san…." Fran started while she approached them. "You really took the spotlight again…"

"Thank you Fran." She said smiling at the boy that had just complimented her.

" Ushishishishishi! Impressive…"Bel smirked as he continued to stare at her.

"Boss! Boss! Look at Yuko-san!!!" Lussuria said as he approached Xanxus that turned to face the woman in front of him.

"So are you ready?" She asked him .

Instead he let his gaze roam over her figure which seemed like he was checking her out . He smirked while facing the female in front of him.

"Tch….let's go trash…" They followed him until they reached the front door. Three black Mercedes were parked outside probably waiting for them to get in.

"Listen up…" Xanxus said. "I will go by myself in that car and you trash will split into two groups….understand?" He asked.

"But boss…" Lussuria said. " You can't go without a partner….If they see you coming out of the car alon-"

"I will go with you boss!!!!" Levi exclaimed stepping in front of Yuko.

"Ushishishishi…if the boss is going to have a partner ..then it is going to be a female…." Belphegor said chuckling.

"I agree with the fake prince for once…Yuko-san is going to be his partner …."

"I don't need a partner trash…Now get in the damn car…" He ordered before pacing toward the car.

"VOOOOOOOOOOOOOI!!! You heard the boss…move into the cars!!!" Squalo yelled and the rest followed behind him.

Xanxus was thoughtful while in the car. It was not like him to appear in a social event all of a sudden. His enemies and rivals called him unsocial and a loner. Like the lion that was only proud but lacked friends. They made fun of his wrath and temper . Now that he had lost the match against Tsuna they wouldn't hesitate to laugh behind his back.

"Trash…Everyone is nothing but useless trash…." Xanxus thought.

Yet that woman had convinced him to show up. Why did he accepted ? How did she managed to convince him. He'd better not let his guard down….after all he didn't know that woman.

After several minutes they reached their destination. The Vongola mansion was right ahead of them.

The cars stopped in front of a large golden gate. All Varia members stepped out of the vehicles .

"Is that the place?" Yuko asked.

"Sure it is….Ushishishishishi….Not used to seeing such luxury are you…Yuko-san?" Bel asked.

"Of course not…I've been to far more interesting places that were more luxurious….In addition the people there were also more….." Yuko looked at the people standing in the garden for a moment. " ….decent…."

"What do you mean Yuko-san?" Lussuria asked.

" Hmph…..These people stain the beautiful night with their greed, pride, lust and envy…They are mean and self-centered …." Yuko said that and walked beside Xanxus al the way until they reached the crowd.

Yuko looked around trying to think what she should do.

Voices could be heard . Some were referring to Xanxus's sudden appearance ….Some others were criticizing the way he stood without shame and fear. Also there were people commenting on his attitude and his superiority complex….He was listening to each and every one of these annoying voices that belonged to nothing more than garbage .

However those were only some of the voices that could be heard …There were others that came mostly from omen and referred to Yuko's appearance beside Xanxus.

While walking around they noticed that they were alone. Lussuria was probably trying to converse with others, Squalo would sit alone enjoying the night sky that was full of stars , Belphegor would probably try to take the spotlight and Fran would just comment on this whereas Levi would just look out for his boss's enemies in order to eliminate them.

" Who's that?" A high pitched voice could be heard.

"Probably Xanxus's new whore…."Another one said quietly leaning close to he other's ear.

"Hm….that dress is expensive for sure…"Another commented.

"Tch…He just likes dressing his dolls…don't you think?" How dare these people….Just as Yuko had said….full of animosity and envy.

" Man, he really has some nerve showing up at an event like that…" That one belonged to a male…a rather insolent one…

"I totally agree. If he's behaving like a beast he should be treated like one….why don't they restrain him or something…." Xanxus growled at that but Yuko tightened her grip on his shoulder in order to calm him down.

She stopped making him pause too while walking. Then she looked at him with a gentle expression on her face. She caressed his scarred cheek but quickly stopped when his hand grabbed her wrist firmly signaling her to stop immediately her action.

"That costume really suites you, you know….And I am also surprised you didn't burn someone ….Be patient and make these dogs bow to you."

He smirked at that and then without saying anything he started walking again.

"Jeez…Ninth's adopted son is really a feast for the eyes…" A female said to her friend.

"Yes, too bad that that girl is with him now…I am so jealous…"

"Come on Alexandra…..Jealousy is so last year…."

"Still my dear…look at her…I bet she is just a filthy commoner."

"But of course….Xanxus is a loner…he just picked a doll up from the streets, then he dressed her like a goddess and now the result of that transformation is before our very eyes…."

"She is totally hopeless." Yuko was not pleased with those rather rude comments but she should stay string…after all her advice would go straight into the trash can if she didn't follow them . Who cares about them anyways?

"Do you want me to get you a drink or something?" She asked Xanxus.

"That would be highly appreciated…trash." He replied casually.

"Well then…I'll be back in a minute." Yuko said and disappeared into the crowd.

When he couldn't see her anywhere a bunch of proud mafia bosses from other families came up to the raven-haired male. They all had stupid grins on their faces . Some were fat and others were thin…lacking the muscles he had. His body was admirable and those males just toyed with their luck. Xanxus smirked at their over-confident expressions.

"Good evening…Xanxus…Long time no see."

"Yes, we missed you so much after you…lost to the younger candidate…" It was just like trying to set a building on fire…..First you cover it with oil….tones of oil….

" Seriously now…we didn't expect to see you here….Once a loner…always a loner…"

"Yeah and there is that other saying about losers too…" Then after the building is covered with oil you toss several matches to make sure that fire is created.

" Man stop that…you hurt his feelings…" Oh…how Xanxus despised mockery….!

"Nuh…don't think so…he is a beast after all……"

"Not true buddy I mean…Did you see that chick from before?" Xanxus could barely withhold . Were they talking about Yuko…..Why…why did he felt that way…Like he was being greatly provoked.

"Ne, Xanxus ?"

"Hmph?" He said focusing on his prey.

" Who is she? Don't tell me your true love or something….man whenever I go to the red district area I can't find such good ones…" Was he trying to commit suicide?

"So who is it?" The Varia boss closed his eyes trying to calm down.

"She is-"

"His fiancée ." Another voice was heard but this time it belonged to none other than his second in command officer….

"Squalo…"Xanxus said.

"Ah…there goes his loyal dog."

"VOOOOOOOOOOOIIIIIIII!!!! Watch your mouth dipshit before I castrate you!!!!"

"S-So…is she rea-really your fiancée ?" They were scared to death and now that Xanxus was approaching they felt like insects in front of a lion.

"Damn right she is…" He spoke grabbing one of them by the collar while the others backed away.

" S-Sorry…I…"

"Worthless trash…..You are not even worth the dirt under my shoes so….." With that Xanxus tossed him to the ground while averting his gaze from him.

"Are you still here?" He asked his eyes narrowing to slits.

"I…better go now…." Run for your life…..

"Idiot shark meat…" Xanxus said….

"Yeah right I am the idiot…"

" Why my fiancée ? You are a pain in the ass…"

" Shut it for once and pretend she is ….after all those males really want to get laid….Do you want it to be with her?" Squalo asked seriously .

"Where is she anyw-"

"Right here…"Yuko suddenly appeared behind him holding two glasses of alcohol.

"VOOOOOOOOOIIII ! You are supposed to be his fiancée ….Don't just walk aw-"

"Stop yelling trash….."Xanxus cut him off like he usually did.

"Fiancée….me….?" She was obviously puzzled . How did this happen.

"Just a safety measure…." Squalo said quietly eyeing Xanxus.

" What does that have to do with safety. You just lied about my marital statue…" She said seriously looking away.

"Just suck it up for now…."Xanxus said without looking at his supposed fiancée .

At the same time a few women approached him .

"So you must be the boss of Varia, right?" One asked with her hand in front of her lips.

" …" He didn't say anything despite the fact that he was angry…very angry.

"Oh….and who is the lady beside you dear?" Another woman that was older exclaimed.

" Ichihara Yuko…" Yuko said with a charming smile .

"I didn't know Ninth's son was actually engaged to someone…" The tone of the woman's voice showed her disappointment.

"Woman…." Xanxus spoke.

"Huh?"

"You really are annoying…Now…excuse us…" Xanxus grabbed Yuko's upper arm and both of them went inside .

"The room is empty….seems like everyone is outside in the garden…" Yuko noticed examining the room.

Xanxus stayed quiet while closing his eyes and bringing a glass of scotch to his lips. Yuko sat behind him unaware of what to say. She just gazed around the room placing her hands on her lap and relaxing.

"So….Isn't that what you wanted?" She asked him.

" Trash…don't make such foolish assumptions…." He replied seriously.

"Oh…pardon me but just so you know I could feel that small smirk that slowly graced your harsh features…" She smiled at him causing a growl to be heard.

"Enjoying this…scum?" Xanxus said as he laughed loudly.

"Why yes….sometimes it is nice going out and having fun, ne?" She added sipping some of her drink.

"So…who's the lucky bastard?" Xanxus said with a grin on his face.

Yuko looked at him confused.

"Your husband…" Xanxus said rolling his eyes.

"Hm…What does that have to do with you?" She asked bowing her head down so her hair covered one side of her face hiding the smirk.

" I figured out that he is truly an idiot…." He said.

"Why is that?" She asked amused.

"Does he know you are involved in the mafia and are currently acting as my fiancée ?" He asked seriously.

"I am not married…" She chuckled.

"Aren't you a little bit old to be single?" Now it was his turn to laugh at her expression that beneath its calmness hid great annoyance.

"The same could be told about you…If I remember correctly you are older than me…"

"Scum…watch your tongue….there is a difference between me and you." Xanxus grabbed her chin eyeing the calm expression on her face and searching for any kinds of anxiousness.

"Oh…on the contrary…there are many differences.." Yuko said while playing with his tie.

" Now…you wouldn't want anyone to see that…right trash?" He grabbed her hand firmly at the same time when her fingers laced with the ones holding her chin up to his eye level.

"Of course…after all you are just as inexperienced with women as I am with the mafia…"She said standing up.

"Trashy kittens like you are just not my type…." Xanxus said tilting his head to the side.

"Oh?" Yuko eyed him for a moment.

"What are you staring at woman?" He demanded as he stood up too approaching her.

"Xanxus you are drunk…" She noticed with a worry look in her eyes.

"No, it's just that ….females like you make me really…mad …" He said pacing towards her.

" Well males of your kind aren't my type either but did you see me complaining?" She asked trying to understand whether or not he was drunk.

Now he was a few inches away from her. He took a fast step forward and in a matter of seconds she was encircled by his string arms. Her eyes narrowed to slits as she tried to push him away but she noticed that there were several individuals staring at them… If she didn't comply then Xanxus would be proved a liar and his reputation would be ruined a lot more that it already was.

"You…are indeed drunk…" She whispered smelling his breath…hot and full of alcohol.

"God he might collapse and if he does his name will be stained….damn you…can't you hold back a little when you are drinking?" She thought while remaining calm.

"Bear with me…." She said before kissing him fully on the lips , both of her arms wrapped around his neck . Now many voices could be heard again. However now they commented on Xanxus's civilized and romantic side rather than his crude one.

"What a lovely couple…"

"Do you believe what is happening?!"

"They are totally in love…"

"Seems like the beast calmed down…"

"Oh….How romantic boss!!!!!" Lussuria said clapping his hands.

"No way!" Levi said with wide eyes.

"Ushishishishi…he is drunk you idiots…." Belphegor said trying to see closely.

"VOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOI….Then don't just stand like this…..get rid of the crowd damn it!!!!!!" Squalo yelled but was only heard by his comrades .

Xanxus could feel the intense feelings within the kiss. That woman was afraid to let him fall in front of the whole crowd. She was worried and angry at him for not holding back. But…what was that other feeling that made her caress his cheeks within the kiss….what was the feeling that made him bite her bottom lip and most importantly…why was he so dizzy?

AUTHOR'S NOTE

I don't have a description of Yuko's dress but I will try to design it and if you are interested I may publish it. So the whole party scene was amazing in my point of view? What do you think about the strange feeling and what do you suggest happens next? Review and give me your ideas. Again thanks for the support guys!!! And for you that don't review please consider doing so next time!!!