A/N: Wheee… I had just a major writer's block these past few days but lucky I was able to write this chapter ahead! Yey! Anyway, hmm…. I'll babble and ramble later. ^o^ heheh, Thanks to the last chapter's reviewers… *Scarlet Blush, Peachie-Trishie, Amphibious Draculina, sagittariusleo, Apple Juice and Candy Floss, Akira 91, Kuran Princess, Chicorin, Fantasy-Magician, xXtsukiko hime-chanXx and shikixrimaxforeva...* also thank you to those people who made this on their faves and alert stories, and thanks to those who read this! Yey! Anyway, without further ado… chapter 5! ^o^

DISCLAIMER: Don't own VK, and all I own is my fictional plot! Hehe, n.n and of course the idea of Kaname being sly but nevertheless handsome vampire he is! Heheh, yey! ^o^

Notie: In case, anyone forgot... *Yuuki's PoV, -Kaname's Pov and =No one's PoV. Got it? okay! Yoshi! Enjoy minna!~ ^0^

Trail 5: How can't I agree?

'Contract'

*Yuuki's PoV

Kaname, as I heard Rima called him, stopped the car in front of a huge mansion. And I know well what that huge mansion is and to whom it belonged to.

I've been here once and it was a very unforgettable raison d'être.

He looked at me and extended his hand.

I looked at his hand then to his face.

I saw his slight smile despite his serious expression. He was not wearing his usual 'phantom of the opera' smile or the 'fake' one.

I actually thought it was genuine for once.

And that was enough for me to lend my hand to him and walked beside him.

We passed by the entrance and the vampires we met bowed down unto us.

Why wouldn't they? I mean we are purebloods.

Then as we stood in front of a huge door Kaname uttered, "You can't turn back now."

I looked at him and seriously answered, "Look let's just get on with it. But first things first, I have to say something to help you. It'll be more… um… realistic that way." I reasoned out.

It was the truth but then I asked that since I wanted to get back at those people. I want to thank them for the last time they talked with me.

"Alright. Just make sure you don't leave my side. It'll be much easier that way to make them believe our relationship." He half-stated and half-teased me. Then he beamed at me with his charming smile.

I frowned and rolled my eyes. I tried not to be affected but then I couldn't help it when my heart somehow leaped as he did that. I shook the thought and breathe deeply.

Okay, Yuuki you can do this.

And thus we entered the room.

= No one's PoV

Yuuki and Kaname looked at the council sitting on their seats. After a while Kaname marched and passed through them. Yuuki walked beside him and walked gracefully.

She ignored the whispers and the stares of several members of the council.

Kaname still holding Yuuki's hand held it tightly. Yuuki looked at Kaname and held on to his shoulder.

She needed to act like a real lover and thus she have to portray her role.

When Kaname sat in his chair and Yuuki stood beside him, the first scene of the play had begun.

Kaname instructed the members of the council to be seated. They followed his instructions and fell silent as Kaname uttered, "I know you have all been asking me yesterday who I want to marry in behalf Miss Sara Shirabuki. And thus I have brought her in front of you. I'm sure you are all acquainted with Miss Yuuki Cross." Kaname looked and smiled at Yuuki as he introduced her to the council.

*Yuuki's PoV

I smiled at him sweetly and then looked at the council's disapproving stares.

I wanted to frown at them but then this wasn't the time to do so. I needed to act like Kaname's lover and thus I will.

In some novels I read, a real lover is supposed to be a confident and charming that equal the guy's. Then she has to smile sweetly to the guy and look at him so tenderly. Like she's in love with him.

Okay… that isn't so hard right? Okay Yuuki. Good luck!

= No One' PoV

After introducing Yuuki, Kaname looked at the council and saw their stern expressions. He blinked and said afterwards, "I know there are some questions you want to ask me and I will answer them one by one."

One member of the council raised his hand and stood up, "Kaname-sama, if you don't mind me asking but how long have you been acquainted with Miss Cross? I haven't even seen you two with one another, just now." He looked at Kaname closely and waited for his answer.

Kaname fell silent and then blinked. He chose the right words and answered, "That's because we met outside this country and I fell in love with her in first sight. I couldn't find the right timing to introduce her formally as my lover before but now, I think this is the right time to introduce her formally as my lover and fiancé." He smiled and looked at Yuuki as he held her hand.

Yuuki smiled back at Kaname and stared at him for a while.

The council was still in disbelief and so another elder vampire asked, "We don't disapprove of having Miss Cross as your fiancée. Her status as a pureblood like you is acceptable but, we don't find her fitting to be our Queen. She doesn't even know the rules of being a vampire and you want us to accept your marriage?"

Another vampire stood up and said, "I agree, we should test her if she is really fitting or not to be your wife and our Queen, Kaname-sama."

Kaname look at the council silently and didn't answer.

"If you don't mind Kaname-sama why not make Miss Cross solve and answer one of our questions?" An elder vampire suggested.

-Kaname's PoV

I sighed and thought of what to answer.

I didn't expect them to test Yuuki. I thought that since she is already a pureblood they would easily agree but now.

But if I don't approve their suggestion, they would say I'm unfair and I am afraid that Yuuki will answer wrong. Plus, if I don't approve of their idea they wouldn't consent my offer.

I looked at Yuuki and saw her frown at the council. I could sense the hostility between the two.

I wonder if anything happened between Yuuki and the council before.

I'm sorry Yuuki, but I have to do this. I just hope you correctly answer their question.

I averted my gaze to the council and answered, "Very well. I support your suggestion. But… if Yuuki answer your question correctly and wisely, then it will mean you approve my marriage with her."

*Yuuki's PoV

What? Have he gone nuts? How could he let me be thrown to the lion's den?

I was surprised at what he said. I thought he wouldn't approve but I thought wrong.

I softly sighed and hoped Kaname would hear my sigh.

I don't want to answer any questions from the council.

It's not only because I know they'll give me a hard question to answer. But it's also because I don't know what to answer to any questions regarding to vampire rules and the vampire society.

I looked at the council and awaited their reply to Kaname's statement.

"But…" One of the standing vampires said and looked at me. "If she failed to answer our question, then you would willingly marry Miss Sara. And Miss Cross will lose her title as a pureblood and live as a noble from onwards."

WHAT? If that happens, Zero will be targeted by them and he'll be executed because of his case. Zero can only live up until now because of me and my privilege as a pureblood.

I closed my eyes and hoped that I would answer their question correctly.

I breathed deeply and took their proposal, "I approve. I will accept your offer and take the consequences if I answered wrong."

= No One's PoV

Kaname waited outside the council doors for the inquiry to finish.

He looked at his clock and saw that it had been two hours since the query have started. He sighed and closed his eyes. He had hope Yuuki have answered correctly each question the council members.

He leaned his back to the cold wall and thought of Yuuki. He wondered if he had put too much pressure on her for making her his fake lover and temporary fiancé.

While he was absented with his thoughts, the door opened and Yuuki went out. She was looking gloomy and tired.

Kaname wondered if everything was alright since she looked like she lost a million bucks.

He gave her a few moments and asked, "So what happened?"

Yuuki looked at Kaname with sad eyes and answered, "They said they will make a group decision on my answers." She shook her head and sighed. "I hope I answered correctly but I doubt that."

"And why would that be?" Kaname couldn't help but wonder why she thought negative.

"That's because I only learned a few things about vampire rules and society. I was born as a pureblood vampire but then I lived as a human. So I expected that my point of view is different from those who lived as a vampire." Yuuki sighed and leaned of the wall across Kaname.

She closed her eyes and uttered, "So please don't blame me if I answered wrong."

Kaname shook his head and answered, "I won't blame you. Besides, I was the one who asked for a favor. I should apologize for making you through all of this."

Yuuki opened her eyes and looked at Kaname. And he did the same thing. They stared at one another for a while. Then suddenly the door opened and a representative of the council went out of the room.

It was Asato Ichijou.

"Kaname-sama, Cross-san." He greeted the couple and looked at them. "After thinking of Cross-san's answer, we have decided as a group that…"

Kaname and Yuuki awaited his next sentence.

"We have decided that we will approve of your marriage with Cross-san." Ichio uttered with a tone of regret.

Yuuki was able to breathe with relief at what he said. While Kaname was relieved that he wouldn't be forced to marry Sara.

"But, you should also be aware that we still disapprove your marriage. So I suggest you two would be careful of your actions and if we found out about your wrong doings, we will easily suggest you divorce as soon as possible. We still think that Sara-hime is better as our future Queen and your future wife Kaname-sama. I hope you will put to some thought our proposition." Ichio added.

Yuuki frowned at what she heard.

'Does that mean they really hate my guts? Those bastard.' She cursed them in her head.

Kaname looked at Ichio and smiled wryly, "I'm sorry but I don't have to think twice, especially since…" He stopped and walked towards Yuuki. He hugged her and kissed her forehead. "I believe that Yuuki is the only woman for me and is the only one fitted to be called Queen especially mine." He uttered and then averted his gaze to Ichio.

Ichio frowned and smirked at Kaname's statement. After a while he bowed and uttered, "If you say so Kaname-sama. I just hope for your happiness." After saying that, he left the two and went away.

Once he was gone Kaname let go of Yuuki and walked towards the exit.

Yuuki couldn't help but feel somehow sad that Kaname stopped hugging her. Yuuki thought of Kaname's warmth and thought that they fit perfectly to one another's arms.

But she shook the head and followed Kaname. They went out of the building and got in to his car.

Where Kaname was taking her, Yuuki didn't know.

But she hoped that their acting had fooled everyone because she only wanted to end their little charade as soon as possible. Because she feared that if they were to be together for sometime, her heart may get attached with him. And she was afraid that the strong wall that she had built would falter.

…y…a…y…...…...

Kaname took Yuuki to her home and opened the door.

They went inside and Kaname flicked on the lights.

Yuuki couldn't help but miss her home. It had been cleaned and swept.

'Probably because of Rima and Senri.' Yuuki thought and walked behind Kaname.

She looked at the inside of the house. She couldn't help but notice the slight difference in her home.

Kaname has added some abstract paintings and decorations. He also added a black piano and red velvet carpet in the living room. He also added some new appliances on the kitchen.

But what Yuuki noticed most of all is that her personal computer which was placed in the living room was gone.

Yuuki looked at Kaname and asked, "Hey! Where did my PC went to?"

Kaname looked at Yuuki and uttered, "Oh do you mean the old computer that is an eye sore in the living room?" He asked and thought of the PC. "I took it out and sold it."

Yuuki couldn't believe what he just said. Her favorite computer which she bought by herself was sold.

"WHAT?" Yuuki shouted and Kaname covered his ears for her high pitched yell. "How could you do that? All my works and manuscripts are saved in that computer! How will I finish my story now?"

Kaname ignored Yuuki and uttered, "You shouldn't blame me, you sold the house including all in it. You should have saved important documents in a floppy drive or better yet a USB."

He sat on the chair and closed his eyes.

Yuuki frowned and glared at Kaname. 'This guy is really getting on my nerve. How could he have done that? Aargh!'

She slapped her forehead and sat in front of Kaname.

'No use crying over spilled milk. What done is done. It's better to think positive and write new stories.' Yuuki thought to herself and looked at Kaname.

Kaname opened his eyes and stared at Yuuki. "Look, if you want I'll just buy you a laptop so you could write wherever you like. It'll be free and in exchange with your old PC. How bout it?"

Yuuki was surprised at Kaname's change of heart. 'Maybe he's not cold and horrible as I thought. He may actually have a heart for people.' Yuuki thought as she nodded to Kaname.

"Okay, if you insist." Yuuki uttered and slightly smiled.

Then after a while silence fell between them.

"So I guess this means, you are officially my fiancée and lover now. You have to understand, that being my lover you have to follow some rules and regulations." Kaname uttered and broke the ice between them.

"Rules and regulations?" Yuuki repeated and wondered about his statement.

"That's right. And promise me one thing. Don't expect me to be the perfect husband and lover. I am a very busy person so I don't have time for you. So you should always remember that especially when we marry next Friday." He uttered and looked at Yuuki.

*Yuuki's PoV

I looked at the handsome and good-looking guy in front of me. His mid long brownish black hair touched the collar of his surely expensive shirt. His burgundy eyes pinned me as I thought of what he just said. I looked at him sitting across me with his hands crossed on his hefty chest.

What the hell is he saying?

I can't just agree on a matter like this and decide immediately.

Plus, I still haven't known him that much yet.

And plus, I'm too young. I still haven't even written my debut story yet.

But… in order for me to get what belongs to me and my family,

I need to agree with him and his compromise.

At least I know I have to.

Besides… his conditions aren't so bad.

Maybe being married him isn't such a bad idea.

Even though he has a dire personality and I can't break out with his charms and seduction.

I think being married to this guy isn't such a huge and terrible mistake.

-Kaname's PoV

I looked at the young charming lady in front of me. She was pouting with her cute lips and her brown eyes that matched her hair showed fretfulness. She looked like she was in deep thought as she took glances at me.

I wouldn't blame her.

This is a serious matter we're talking about.

Plus, she has to consider her family on this one.

And not to mention her career,

But it's not like we're going to do it officially.

I mean, she's not my girl friend and she's especially not my lover.

We will make a contract.

But not a commitment,

This is a compromise with conditions that are fair and beneficial to both of us.

I need her help to get out of this mess.

In order to save me and my career, I have to cooperate with her.

Although I must admit I'm pretty much interested in her.

But that doesn't mean I would fall for her.

That's not in the agreement.

But being married to a funny and interesting girl like her

Though only on paper isn't an appalling mistake,

It isn't so bad…

*Yuuki's PoV

I looked at Kaname and uttered, "Next Friday? So soon? Don't we have to be officially engaged first? I mean, that's what we should do right?" I was sure surprise and shock were written all over my face.

Kaname sighed and said, "I have just told you, I am practically a busy person. But… I see you may have some point. I'll call my manager and plan this engagement party with Ruka."

"Wait, Ruka? You mean, Ruka Souen?" I uttered in surprise.

Kaname nodded at me and said, "Yes, do you know her?"

"Yeah, I do." I answered his question and looked straight to his eyes.

"Great. Then you can plan the party with her since you girls are expert in that section. I'll cover up the expenses. And if you want you can call your friends and—"

I put a hand to stop him from talking and uttered, "It doesn't have to be a large party like you imagine."

He was a bit surprised at what I said. And thus I continued on with my idea, "It doesn't actually have to be a party. You just have to tell Miss Shirabuki that you won't be marrying her but me. That's all."

"That's it?" He said in an unbelieving tone. "No party or whatever?"

"None."

"I see. But I don't see the point of making Sara know about you being my fiancée."

I sighed and shook my head, "It's because it would be unfair to her if she keeps on hoping. Besides, she'll be in shock if she heard you are getting married without telling her. It'll be formal that way."

Kaname looked at me with amusement in his eyes.

Did he just look at me like I'm some kind of pet in a zoo?

"You have a point but… unfortunately Sara is out of town for a while and I can't tell her personally. So I'll just leave a message to her." Kaname uttered and stood up.

"Okay." I just said and sank in my seat. I thought about my family and their reaction if they found out I was going to be married on Friday.

I softly sighed and noticed Kaname in front of me.

He looked at me with tender eyes and then he put his arms on the head rest of the coach I was sitting on. He pinned me down and slowly his face down on mine.

"What are you doing?" I asked him and inclined away from his face.

He smiled sweetly and uttered, "What a lovers do when they get engaged."

"And that is?" I tried to act innocent and get away from him.

But unfortunately he caught me and one of his hands cupped my face. And he whispered, "Seal the deal with a kiss." And with those words his lips collided with mine and we, like he said, kissed.

Unlike the first time we kissed I was reluctant and shocked, but now I felt no resistance coming from within me. It was almost like, I liked being kissed by him.

After a while he stopped the kiss and looked at me.

= No One's PoV

Kaname saw Yuuki blushed at what he had done.

But unlike before Yuuki didn't resist as he kissed her.

Kaname couldn't help but smile at her sweetly and planted another kiss on her alluring lips. Only this time it was longer.

Yuuki slowly felt her eyelids becoming heavy and she closed them. Then she put a hand on Kaname's chest to stop whatever he was doing but unfortunately when she had done that. It made the complete opposite effect on her.

She felt a bolt run through her fingers as she touched him. She tried to run away but then Kaname pulled her closer to his body.

The soft gentle kiss turned to a fast inviting kiss.

And Yuuki couldn't help but be tempted by his caress. She clung to him unconsciously and put her arms on his neck.

How they stopped and who stopped their kiss, neither of them knew. But one thing for sure, they knew that they were attracted to each other physically.

Yuuki stared at Kaname with her innocent eyes while Kaname looked at her with a passionate expression on his face.

Kaname grinned and uttered softly, "I suppose being temporary married isn't bad especially when we know we are attracted to one another."

Yuuki stopped clinging to Kaname and pushed him away. "I only agreed on helping you to be a fake lover and not a real one. So please don't expect me to let you do whatever you want. We may get married but that doesn't mean we have to do what real married couple do."

Kaname's grin went wider as he stood in front Yuuki. "Who says we can't do that? What we have just done only proves you want me as I want you. There's nothing wrong with having an affair, we are getting married."

"I'm not your ordinary girl Kuran-san. You can use your charms but that won't work on me." Yuuki uttered and stood in front of Kaname.

"Then what did you feel when you kissed me back? Wasn't it because you were charmed by me?" Kaname uttered and looked at Yuuki.

Yuuki couldn't find the words to answer to Kaname, he was right. She was pretty much charmed by him. But she wouldn't tell him that. She may be naïve and innocent when it comes to love. But she wasn't stupid enough to fall in love with a person like Kaname and not know the consequences of it.

He may be the guy closest to what Yuuki liked in a guy. But a part of her mind is shouting 'danger' and that liking a guy like Kaname would only leave her crying in the end. And she wouldn't let that happen. Even if she is physically attracted to him, she couldn't like him.

For she knew that this was just a charade for the two of them, and that was enough to make Yuuki answer Kaname.

…xoxo…to be continued.

A/N: Cliffe! Hehehe, ^o^ So how was that? I think Yuuki is pretty much softening up to Kaname. LOL! And you're asking why Kaname has so little to say? Um… I think I'll give his opinion in the next chapter! And I really like this spunky, cute, innocent and funny Yuuki! Don't you? heheh, (grins) ^o^ anyway...

Ahem, anyway, so happy this fan fiction reached 50 reviews even though it's still on chapter 5. So happy! Hehe, ^o^ and I'm also happy because Pacquiao won. LOL! Kidding, actually I was rooting for Hatton. Bummer. Too bad he lost. But I'm also happy coz our dachshund gave birth to 7 pups! Yey! And we are naming one pup 'HITMAN'! hehehe, anyway, I'm just rambling.

Hehehe, Anyway, thanks for reading … please review and tell me everything on your mind!~ heheh, ^o^ I'll try to update the next chapter A.S.A.P. yey!~ ^o^ja mata nee!

~mitsuki-chi.x

...….Thousand Miles…...