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Naomi went to Rima's room where they talked while they finished her first dress. Once the dress was finished, she thanked Rima for the lessons before taking the dress. They had hugged before Naomi headed towards Kaname's office to see what he wanted. Rima had told her not to worry that he had asked her about making a dress for Yuki, but she was too busy to take on a dress. She steadied her nerves as she got to the door of his office. She wiped the sweat off of her hands before she worked up the courage to finally knock on the door.

Kaname heard the soft knock on the door he smiled knowing it was her from the timid nature of the knock he was aware that it was Naomi. He opened the door and let her in closing the door behind her. He watched her tense up when he closed the door he decided to try to soothe her by saying, "I just want to make sure our conversation is kept private. You have nothing to fear from me Naomi I won't harm you."

She sat uncomfortably on the couch Kaname joined her at the other end he noticed the hem of her skirt was above her knees now. He decided to start with the easy things so that she could relax some before asking what he wanted to. He looked at her fidgeting saying, "I wanted to ask if you'd make a dress for Yuki for the ball she has no dress to wear. I would like to help her fit in for all the hard work she does as a perfect."

Naomi replied, "I wouldn't mind making a dress for her do you have any ideas on what you'd like the dress to look like?" She watched as Kaname bent down, and picked up some patterns scooting a little closer to her he placed some on the table in front of them.

He laid them one next to the other saying, "I want the skirt on this one, the top on this one, and the sleeves of this one. It maybe a little challenging for you but Rima assured me that you were up to the challenge. I, however, would like you to make the dress here so as it's being made, I can make changes as it progresses."

Naomi smiled she liked the idea of spending time with him she enjoyed it she had waited as long as she could to tell him she hated chess. She didn't want the time they were spending together to end, but she really couldn't stand playing the game anymore. He scooted closer putting his hand on hers getting a more serious look on his face now that she had relaxed some asking "Do you find me attractive Naomi?"

Naomi looked at him stunned her cheeks turning a bright red. She wondered how he could ask her such a silly question he was the most handsome man she had ever seen. She softly replied, "Why do you want to know?" She was ashamed of herself she was too afraid to answer the question, and then have him laugh at her for desiring a man way out of her league.

Kaname smiled placing his arm over her shoulder bringing closer to him saying, "Well I find you attractive. I'd like to enter a secret affair with you. This would be a well-guarded secret that no one but you, and I would know about. If either of us ever wants to end it, we can by simply saying, so no questions asked."

Naomi looked at him confused she didn't understand what he was meaning. She had a general idea, but she wasn't sure, and she didn't want to assume the wrong thing. She looked at him before saying, "Are you asking me to be your girlfriend, Kaname?"

Kaname moved even closer the response was confused but not a refusal. He touched her lips with his finger slowly tracing them before kissing her softly. He leaned to her ear whispering, "Not exactly it would be more like friends with benefits. Our relationship would include intimate actions with each other but would never lead to anything more. I thought we could help each other as I find myself wanting you as a man wants a woman. I also know you aren't comfortable with men, and thought I could help you work through things with a safe partner. This way someday you could have a relationship with a man who will love you with all his heart."

Naomi flushed as he pulled away from her ear, and looked deeply into her eyes. She saw all sorts of emotions swirling in his eyes. She asked, "What rules would there be for this?" She didn't want to say no her heart loved the chance to be with him. But at the same time, she didn't want to be left out in the cold at a moment's notice.

Kaname even more encouraged by her questions pushed her gently back onto the couch. He took a moment to kiss her passionately before pulling back saying, "The only rules will be that it is to be a secret. We tell no one ever what happened between us. The other rule will be that when we haven't made a date to meet we are to act as friends only."

Naomi frowned slightly she had enjoyed the kiss it had lit a fire in her blood as it was now racing throughout her body. She asked meekly, "I'd like to add a rule that when either of us wants it to end, we tell the other, and remain, friends after it's over."

Kaname was thrilled this response it was more than encouraging. He smiled at her saying, "That is agreeable with me. I'd like to stay friends with you no matter what." He got up and went to his desk taking an item out of the drawer.

He brought the box over, and put it in her hands saying, "Inside this box is unique vampire jewelry if you agree to the terms you will wear it at all times. The gem is unique it will show if you have kept my secret, and upheld your part of the agreement. As long as the gem doesn't turn red, we will continue the relationship."