A/N: Okay!~ So Sara Shirabuki-himeis gonna appear! (hears evil tune from somewhere.) (shivers) Scary, anyway I'll explain myself on the *foot notes why I delayed this chapter so please don't hate me* anyway till then... ahem… please enjoy this chapter! ^o^

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Trail 9: The villain always appears in style and steals the spot light from the protagonist.

'Rival'

= No One's POV

Yuuki took a deep breath and knocked on the door of the room Kaname was using.

She was forced to do that since Ruka and Rima shoved her to meet Kaname against her will. Then, Yori smiled back at her with a 'good luck' look. Her best friend didn't even try to help her get out of that… poor her.

After a few seconds, she heard Kaname's reply. He told her to enter. She placed her hand on the knob and inhaled once more before cracking a slit on the door.

- Kaname's PoV

I was fixing myself when I heard Yuuki's voice from the other side of the door. I instructed her to come in as I pulled the suit I was going to use out of the closet.

I heard her footsteps strolled inside the room. Her melodious voice greeted me, "hey... you ready?"

As I put my coat on me, I greeted Yuuki back with my usual tone "Almost."

Then I heard her heels clanking as she walked towards me. She placed her hands on the coat I was putting on myself and tried to help me. I glanced at her as she did that. And when I did, I saw the outfit she was wearing.

I couldn't help but span her appearance from head to toe.

Yuukiwas wearing a black velvet dress that hung above her knees. It was V cut sleeveless garb so her neck and shoulders were exposed. Also, a small portion between her breasts was exposed. The cut ended just below her torso. Then two lacy ribbons that were 2 inch in size circled below her chest, it slightly covered the skin that showed on her chest. Furthermore, the lower part of the garment was flowing freely till it reached her knees. The dress outlined her curves and the color made her skin looked even whiter.

It was perfect on her. Too perfect.

And I couldn't help but gawk at her outfit. She squirmed at my intent gaze as she polished the suit I was wearing.

Then I saw her hand extending to my face. "Umm… your tie?" She asked with a bashful face.

I grinned secretly at her expression and gave the tie to her.

She blushed and tensely fixed the tie on my neck.

I couldn't help but smell her sweet scent on my nose since we were so close to one another. I also heard how her heart was rapidly beating and how her blood was quickly rushing through her skin. I couldn't help controlling myself anymore. I slid my hands on her waist. She looked up to me with bewilderment. Then she tried to carry on what she was doing.

I couldn't help rejoice that she somehow stressed at what I did. She attempted not to get distracted by my hands and continued on what she was doing. She glanced at me once in a while and shot me a caveat look.

I smiled and looked at her coy face.

She finished fixing my tie and tried to move away but my hands stopped her in doing so. She angrily looked at me but I ignored her silent protest.

I couldn't help letting my naughty attitude emerged within me especially if it's her. She's just too tempting.

"Did you buy this dress just for the party?" I asked her with a husky tone.

Yuuki slightly pouted her lips. I controlled myself not to kiss her.

"Yes, but only because of Rima and Ruka who forced me to." She uttered softly. Her lips twitched as she said the two females' name.

I smirked wider and smelled her hair. It smelled like roses and strawberry. Then I slowly picked up a few strands and looked at it. That was when I realized that her long hair was curled and were left to cascade on her creamy shoulders.

I slowly lowered my face and pressed her hair strands on my lips.

Ruka and Rima had done a good job. I should thank them for making Yuuki look so striking and beautiful for tonight.

I looked up to Yuuki and saw her face turn ever red at what I did.

Then my gaze lowered to her bare creamy white neck. Her bare skin enticed me to sunk my fangs on it. I placed my head closer to her neck and nuzzled it.

Yuuki stayed still and stared at me, "Kaname?" She called me with a rickety voice. She knew what I was planning to do.

I could sense thru her blood that she was anticipating what I planned to do.

"Your blood is enticing me." I whispered and kissed her neck. "You look so beautiful and gorgeous tonight. Makes me want to stay in this room all night and scoff you up." I said a low rasping tone.

I circled my arms around Yuuki and hugged her tightly.

I didn't feel her resistance and I comprehended that she was allowing me to embrace her in my arms.

* Yuuki's PoV

You ask me, why I ain't resisting to this man? Well, what's the use of defying him when I know I can't fight him off? He was physically stronger than me and not to mention mentally too.

I felt my blood race as he licked the sensitive hollow of my neck.

I slowly arched my back and gripped his black coat. I closed my eyes and anticipated his bite.

Okay, this is so unlike me. When did I get soft towards this guy? I mean, I shouldn't let him do whatever he wants with me. But then, aaarghh…. My traitorous body, why must you still cling to him?

Then, I sensed my heart skipping quicker.

Damn this guy… How can he have the power to do this to me?

But the better question is why am I letting him do this? I mean, I can shove him off if I wanted to…

If I wanted to. Aaargh… he knows I ain't going to resist and let him do whatever he likes right?

I was sure read what I was thinking a while ago because I saw a hint of playfulness in his eyes.

Ah… crap. I forgot to shield my thoughts. Ah… crap.

Then as if my body liked his reaction, I clung to him.

Arrrghhh! My body is just taunting him to bite. Curse my body who's physically attracted to Kaname. Curse you! Damn it!

I tried to put my hands on his chest but that only made things much worse because I felt his strong lean muscles. I couldn't help but let my hands feel more of his physique and his strong built.

Well, he can't have all the fun right?

Shit. What am I saying? Stop Yuuki! Stop!

As I did that, he roamed his hand on my back and the slid other on my head. He entwined his fingers with my hair and gently massaged it. I relaxed under his touch. But as soon as I let my guard down, he suddenly pulled my head to the side allowing him to fully scan my neck. His pull was firm at the same time gentle. I allowed him to do what he wanted and silently waited for his next motions.

"Yuuki, let me bite you." he asked with his silky and husky voice whispered near my neck.

His breathe was rough and hoarse on my skin. I realized that he wasn't controlling himself.

Maybe I should let him…after all I know how important blood feeding is.

I gently nodded. He slowly bared his fangs near my neck.

Then as he lowered his face closer to my neck, I heard a scream. It was as if the other side of me emerged and tried to stop me. NO! Don't let him Yuuki.

Too late.

I felt Kaname's two cold incisors on my neck and it gently pierced through my skin. Like before, I felt a short dull pain as his fangs sunk onto my flesh. Slowly I heard the sucking rhythm that escaped his lips as he drank my blood. I couldn't help but be drowned into the sounds that he made as he drank my blood.

It was like a nonchalant melody that I couldn't escape.

Then, one of his hands brushed my hair and massaged it. I unperturbed my body and clung on to him.

Kaname continued his feeding and pulled me closer on to him. I stopped clutching his coat and let my hands twined on his neck. I wondered why but it felt like it was the most normal thing I should do. It was as if my body worked on its own and made those unimaginable movements.

Then without thinking, I pulled Kaname's head and I felt his soft crisp hair. I smelled his manly scent and let my fingers run to his smooth hair. I let myself indulge at the scent of my own blood and the melodic lullaby that escaped his lips.

…..b…l…u…s…h….c...a...n...t...b...e...l...i...e...v...e...i...w...r...o...t...e...t...h...a...t...

= No One's PoV

Hanabusa Aidou walked towards the door that Kaname was using.

But the as he approached it, Ruka's voice stopped him.

"Don't even try to spoil the moment Hanabusa." Ruka snarled at him.

"But, the party will begin in a few minutes and the guests are already here." He told her.

"Let the party start without them. Yuuki and Kaname-sama will go down to meet them later." Ruka added and grabbed Aidou's left arm.

"But!" Aidou interrupted and tried to swipe Ruka's hand away from him.

"For now we should go and entertain them." Rima uttered as she grabbed Aidou's other arm and dragged him away from the room.

"Hey!~" Aidou whined as the two females glared at him.

….h…a…h…a…...

Yuuki felt her knees going weak so she clung to Kaname more. She felt him moan as their bodies came crashing with one another. Little by little, she felt giddy as he continued consuming her blood.

Kaname felt her body's reaction. He comprehended that Yuuki was already at her limit. He unlatched his fangs on her neck and licked the two punctured marks on it. Gradually the mark subsided and all that remained were two small pinkish dots that lay visible on her pastel skin.

Kaname laid his head on Yuuki's neck and rest still for a while.

Yuuki opened her eyes and felt a bit dizzy. She let herself adhered to Kaname and stayed immobile.

* Yuuki's PoV

I couldn't believe it.

I actually let this man drink my blood, TWICE! One more and he'll break Zero's record of drinking my blood.

You asked how many times Zero drank my blood? Well, that depends. I mean, the first time Zero drank from me was unintentional so it wasn't counted. Then there was… Wait! Why did I even go far from the topic! I got to learn to stay on topic.

Point was, I willingly let Kaname drink my blood which was really shocking!

Because there was no solid reason why should have let him do that… even though we were going to get engaged and married doesn't exactly mean we should do these things.

I stayed still in our position for a while and let time pass by.

Hell… Time passed so slowly at this moment. I wonder why though,

It almost seemed as if time wasn't ticking like it stopped…

JUST for US.

I closed my eyes.

How Ironic.

Why do I feel so contented and happy like this and yet, I know I shouldn't. Because after all this is all a contract between us. Funny, I'm quite sad. Why is that?

- Kaname's PoV

I felt Yuuki's fast heart beat. I felt calm as we were in this intimate position. But then again, I couldn't fully grasp why I drank from her again.

This is so unlike me. Losing control and letting my desires take over me. And to think I did that to Yuuki. I was supposed to be a gentleman and yet…

I tore myself apart from Yuuki. And believe me it took me all my will power to do so. I put a huge distance between us and looked at her face.

I saw her face slightly flushed despite its pale color.

I probably took too much from her.

I placed my hand on the helm of my shirt and undo the first to third buttons. Yuuki looked at me with full attention. But then slowly she stopped my hand and took a deep breath.

Then she flashed me a dry smile and uttered, "You don't need to. I drank my fill earlier." Afterwards she touched her neck with the other hand. "Only problem is this mark, I don't think it'll disappear."

I touched her hand and slowly lowered my face on to the skin. I took her hand and placed it to her chest. I licked the part where I bit her and sucked it for a while. Then I pulled something out of my pocket and wrapped it around her neck.

When I was finished, I put a smaller distance between us unlike earlier. I beamed at her and stared at her adorable expression.

She touched her neck and realized that there a ribbon around it. She looked at the mirror nearby and saw it was the same color as her dress. It was a collar with a rose pendant in the middle.

"Did you?" She looked at me with curious eyes.

My smile went wider and nodded. "That pendant is a proof that you are my fiancée. I'm sure no one will dare to lay a finger on you when they see that rose pendant. I especially let Aidou make that neck band for you."

I saw her face turned red as she heard what I said. She was really something. Most girls would probably throw themselves a tantrum because the design on the neck band was simple and yet she feels embarrassed at it.

"Thank you. You don't have to give me gifts like these. Plus, I haven't given anything to you in exchange for this gift. I don't know what to do in occasions like these so I'm pretty much clueless." She told me with naive eyes.

I couldn't help smile and kissed her forehead before whispering my answer. "You already gave me a valuable gift."

"What do you mean?" She asked me with wonder in her eyes.

"Yes, Kaname what do you mean?" A female voice butted in the conversation and disrupted the quixotic ambiance surrounding us.

I tilted my head and glance at the owner of the voice. Yuuki looked at the new comer as well. Then I felt her conjecturing gaze at me.

"Sara." I murmured her name.

Sara smiled at me and eyed on Yuuki. Her smile slowly faded as she saw our position. But even though she caught us hugging one another closely, I didn't let go of Yuuki and continued holding her.

Sara locked her gaze at me and uttered, "I'm glad you still haven't forgotten about me Kaname." He smirked and crossed her arms. "I was surprised hearing some rumors that you were going to be engaged tonight. But I guess I'm more surprised seeing that you chose a girl like her over me. Tell me, did this girl force you to marry her because something happened to you two? Or maybe she's black mailing you? I heard that this girl is an unknown pureblood who accidentally woke up because your Uncle Rido bit her."

I felt Yuuki stiffen to what she heard. I glanced at her face and saw disclosure in her gentle face. I averted my gaze at Sara and uttered, "I already sent you my message on the phone didn't you?"

"I accidentally deleted it. So I guess, we're still engaged. Plus, I'm sure that little princess there in your arms wouldn't mind giving you back to me. I mean, she is just a normal vampire despite her status as a pureblood." Sara intently stared at Yuuki and looked down on her. She mocked Yuuki and smirked.

I felt the need to protect Yuuki so I embraced her and put her behind me. I knew Yuuki was no match for someone like Sara. Sara was already in expertise in controlling her powers while Yuuki had a lot more way to go.

I locked my eyes on Sara with a blank expression. "I would appreciate it, Sara, if you wouldn't discriminate Yuuki. I think it's better if you will leave us in peace."

Sara frowned and narrowed her eyes on me. "But Kaname, you still haven't answered my question. Did that girl forced you or not? Did you marry her because something happened between you two? Because if it was like that, I suggest you just pay her off. I'm sure she wouldn't mind."

* Yuuki's PoV

I'm sure she wouldn't mind? What the hell!

Is this girl picking a fight with me? Fuck off Bitch! I wouldn't even think of giving my body to anyone just like that! Aaarghh!

I was furious and irritated.

Who does this woman think she is? No wonder Kaname doesn't want to marry her! She's worst than those elderly vampires! Plus, how dare she look down on me! Just because Kaname jilted her doesn't mean she can burn me with her insults!

But that wasn't the only reason I was angry. I was also angry because Kaname didn't even mention the evil Rido as his uncle.

And I thought he was a nice guy, to think he's blood related with the person whom I so hate!

I saw in the corner of my eyes, the smile Sara Shirabuki's smile as Kaname didn't reply to what she remarked earlier.

I frowned.

Well if Kaname wasn't going to do anything. Well I was.

I'm going to show this bitch what's the different with being the original 'fake' lover and the trying 'hard' lover.

I thought of a way to silence Sara and smirked. Then I inhaled deeply and closed my eyes. The moment I opened my eyes, I reached out to Kaname's face and planted a kiss on his lips. I closed my eyes and kissed him with all my will power. It was a passionate and yet gentle chaste kiss.

Kaname was surprised at first but then his hands automatically lingered on my waist and he pulled me closer. I secretly smirked how Kaname reacted easily to my kiss. I slowly pulled away and stared at his eyes.

He was somewhat astounded at what I did. Then I looked at Sara and saw her face pale and a pang of jealously on it. I smirked and hung my arms on Kaname's neck.

Mine. So get away bitch.

I glared at her and stated, "I hope that answers your question, Shirabuki-hime. I supposed you saw that clearly or do I have to do it again for you?"

Sara's eyes glared at me and I raised one of my eyebrows at her. Even if I was scared earlier, I manage to pull out the courage within me when she started to discriminate me.

Even a cute little kitten shows her claws when she's intimidated.

Sara marched out of the room with anger and discern on her face.

Something tells me, this isn't over yet.

I sighed softly with relief as she left. Then I heard Kaname's chuckle. I looked at him and pouted.

"What's so funny?" I asked him.

He smiled at me with amusement on his eyes and whispered, "You are. Beneath your innocent and frail face lies a naughty vixen waiting to attack viciously." He teased me with his smooth deep voice.

I flushed red and pushed him away. I placed a huge distance between us and scolded him, "it's not my fault. Plus, you didn't tell me you were that bastard's nephew!" I glared at him.

He looked at me and his smile slightly faded, "I thought that it wasn't important to explain since he is already dead. Plus, the bond between us is like water. If I was given a chance to change something, that would probably be killing him by myself and disregarding him as a part of my family."

He walked toward the door and clasps the knob. When he did that, I asked him a question that had been in my mind for quite sometime, "You rarely talk about your family don't you?"

He stiffened and dryly smiled at me, "We should get going now. The guests are waiting."

He didn't answer my question and went out. When he realized I wasn't following him he extended his hand. I sighed and forced myself to walk towards him. I took his hand and we walked through the wide corridor.

….w…h…e…e…e…e…e…e…e….

=No one's PoV

Aidou was going to call the purebloods whether Ruka and Rima approve or not but then he stopped when he saw the couple walking towards him.

"Kaname-sama, I was about to call you." Aidou happily said to the pureblood. He bowed slightly at Yuuki and she smiled back at him. He smiled back and greeted her, "I'm glad Yuuki-sama is getting along with Kaname-sama well. At least you've become a lot graceful and less clumsy than before." Aidou teased her.

Yuuki's smile went wider at the blonde's remark. "Thank you for the compliment Aidou-sempai. I think you've matured as well too. Still have a lot of girl friends?" She teased him back.

Aidou slightly blushed and scratched his head. He was about to answer when Kaname slightly coughed. The blonde stood straight and apologized to the couple.

'Hmm… Is he a little jealous?' Yuuki thought as she eyed on Kaname's stern face.

"Yuuki-chan." A voice called her. Yuuki turned her head and saw Yori. She greeted Yori and smiled. Yori walked closer to Kaname and greeted him. "Kaname-sama, please take care of my best friend. Even though she's a little dense and clumsy, not to mention a blabbermouth and so unladylike, she's really a good girl."

Yuuki frowned and shook her head at Yori. "You don't have to point out every flaw in me Yori-chan." She pouted at her best friend. Yori giggled and soon Yuuki followed her contagious laughter.

Kaname was amused at the two girls' laugh. He couldn't help but smile at thm. Then he saw Aidou slowly turning frigid and laughed dryly at the scene.

"Aidou, are you okay?" Kaname asked his comrade. He sensed that Aidou was somehow bothered by the presence of Yuuki's friend.

Yori looked at Aidou and shook her head. Yuuki saw Yori's reaction and eyed on Aidou.

"Are you and Aidou-sempai close Yori-chan?" Yuuki asked her.

Yori smiled and changed the topic, "Enough chit-chat Yuuki-chan, your guests are waiting. Ruka-san and Kain-san had tried their best to calm the crowd but it seems only your presence could silence them."

Yuuki nodded and looked at Kaname. Kaname slightly open his arms and looked at Yuuki. Yuuki took that as a signal to put her arms on his and she did so willingly. They marched together to the next room with a huge grin.

Meanwhile Yori and Aidou looked at one another. Then Yori looked away and followed Yuuki. Aidou felt a little saddened Yori ignored her but nevertheless his confidence was not stricken. He walked beside Yori and watched Yuuki and Kaname as they announced their engagement and marriage.

Yuuki and Kaname intently looked at one another.

Aidou almost thought they were enamored with another and it was all heartfelt. But, since he knew the deal between the two he couldn't help but be taken back at the way they looked at one another right now.

It was either the two were good actors or they were bad liars.

But since Aidou didn't know they were thinking, he just thought they were just great pretenders.

He looked at Yori and Yori glanced at him. She shyly looked away while he merely smug.

…y...i...e...e...e...e...a...i...d...o...r...i...?

Meanwhile Senri and Rima couldn't help notice Aidou and Yori signaling one another through mental telepathy. Senri shook his head while Rima shrugged her shoulders.

"Do you think Aidou has a thing for Yori-san?" Senri asked Rima.

Rima didn't reply and Senri looked at her. He noticed that she was staring at Yuuki.

She looked how Yuuki looked tonight. She could sense she was really the most beautiful girl in the party. Not only that but she noticed something different about her and the way she looked at Kaname.

Was it amusement, Respect, Attracted, Lust, or was it fondness?

Rima averted her eyes to Senri and smiled at him.

Then she thought of something in the back of her head, "Nee Senri… look." She pointed at Yuuki and Kaname and then to Aidou and Yori. "Who do you bet?"

He sleepily looked at the two couple and pointed at Aidou. "Aidou."

Rima smirked and blinked, "Eh? I think it'll be Yuuki."

Senri smiled at Rima, "Loser gets to do what the winner says." Rima looked at Senri and she couldn't help but get excited at whatever Senri was planning.

"Sure, the winner also gets Aidou's hidden pocky box that he hides under his bed." Rima's smile went wider at her notion.

Senri leaned closer to Rima and kissed her cheek. "Sure."

Rima shook her head and nudge him. She realized there were some people looking at them, particularly Ruka and Kain.

"Get a room you two." Ruka teased them. Kain simply smiled at the cute couple.

"Hm… So who do you bet?" Rima asked the couple. "Aidou, Yori, Kaname-sama or Yuuki?"

"What's the question?" Ruka asked with her raised eyebrow. Her tone sounded interested to what Rima was talking about.

"Who admits they're in love first." Senri answered Ruka's question.

"Hanabusa." Ruka and Kain said in unison.

Ruka smiled at Kain and entwined her arms on his left arm. "Glad you agree with me." Ruka said happily.

Rima and Senri merely stared at one another with 'Kain has softened Ruka hasn't he' look.

"It was pretty obvious." Kain replied and smiled genuinely back at Ruka. They were about to kiss when Rima interrupted them.

"Get a room, you two love sick puppies." Rima teased them.

Ruka smirked and replied, "Look who's talking."

…h...m...m...m...s...h...i...m...a...r...u...k...a...i...n...d...o...k...i...d...o...k..i...

Sara Shirabuki glared at Yuuki with discerned and disgust. 'Who does the girl think she is, wrapping her hands around Kaname and kissing him?' Sara thought deeply as she stared at the couple with disgust and hate.

Then an elder male stood beside her and uttered, "You look much better standing there with Kaname-sama."

Sara smirked and looked at the owner of the voice, "Tell me Ichio-san how can I stand beside Kaname?"

Ichijou Asato smirked and murmured, "You have to get the girl out of the picture, of course."

"I see." Sara smiled. "All is fair in love and war." She softly uttered and turned around. "I have to go now, Ichio-san. I still have work tomorrow. Plus, I know Kaname-sama his relationship with that girl will end soon. And if ever my theory on their relationship fails, I always have you to help me Ichio-san. That is if you're willing to help me." She eyed on him with a poker face.

Ichio slightly bowed and uttered, "Of course milady."

What Ichio said made Sara smirk with triumph. 'Enjoy your happiness little girl because soon I will take what's rightfully mine.' With that she walked away from the party and let the couple enjoy their brief happiness for a while.

…xoxo…to be continued.

A/N: So... dan dan DAAAAANNNN!~ Sara-hime is so scary! Wahh anyway so I'll be explaining myself then, I forgot how to manage my time completely and poof... here I am, updating so late. I was too occupied finishing the game in my psp. hmm... and then, i updated some fanfic stories i had ignored. so there ya have it. anyway, ahem... thanks for the reviews by the way... never expected that i'll get so many reviews. hehe, thanks minna... ^o^ and yes, please continue clicking the green button and leaving me... *heart warming reviews* heheh, ^o^ so i'll stop mumbling and rumbling. kay?~ sorry again and thanks!~ hope you like this chapter!~ *yume* ehhehe. and yes, i finally finished *the commercial* i'll just check the spelling and proof read the grammars then post it as soon as I can. okay?~ bye minna!~ ja mata nee!~~

~mitsuki-chi

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