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Author Notes: Arigato for the wonderful reviews.

Unquestionable: I am from...*looks suspiciously around for nosy people. strange nosy people* Hehe...just kidding. I'm from Canada. Yes...the country on top of the US. Seems like everyone who reads and writes SD fiction lives in Asia.

Miracle: Thanks for the review. Even if it's short. Here's the next chapter.

Frozenfemale: LOL. Glad you criticized the character. It actually means the character's actions affect the reader. Oh yeah, I forgive you for your madness...hehe. I was laughing the whole time I wrote that part. Forgive my vanity.

Rheia: Here's the next chappie!

Major? Minor? OOCness ahead. Gomen in advance.

Three Shrewd Ways to Ruin a Wedding

Miyuki straightened out her dress when she stepped out of the car. Maya smiled gratefully when the door to Yamato's estate opened and she and Miyuki were ushered in, straight to the living room.

"Hello Maya, Miyuki." Yamato eased down the stairs and met with Maya at the bottom. He kissed the back of her hand and held it. "I'm glad the both of you could make it."

Maya laughed. "Oh, Yamato we wouldn't miss this. By the way, where is Kaede?"

Yamato led Maya into the dining room. "He's in the dining room."

Miyuki trailed after them. When she walked in the room, she noticed that the table was set for four. Candles that were making the center of the table glow lighted it. She noticed that Rukawa dressed in a tux was leaning against the glass door that led to the balcony. He looked at her for a moment then sat in his chair.

"So Miyuki, I heard that you're quite the photographer. You've taken pictures for your school newspaper, even the city paper. That's quite an achievement. You and Rukawa have many things in common. You both strive to achieve your goals." Yamato laughed to himself. He blinked when neither Rukawa nor Miyuki said anything.

Maya cleared her throat and engaged in a conversation with Yamato.

Miyuki sighed. She was annoyed. Annoyed and angry. Annoyed that she had to spend the whole night with Rukawa and angry that she had to spend the whole night with Rukawa. It wasn't fair. She could have gone to the mall, shopping with her friends. But no. She was forced to come to Rukawa's house. But, Miyuki snuck a glance at Rukawa, it's not like I should be complaining, he looks good in that tux.

"Well," Yamato finished up the last of his meal. "Why don't you join me Maya for some drinks?" He offered as he stood up to escort Maya to the living room.

That left Miyuki alone with Rukawa. She looked down at her plate and noticed that she had only touched half of her meal. She was too busy with bitter thoughts to eat properly. She stood up, fed up with the silence and the insanity that was taking over her. Walking away, she looked around the main floor of the mansion. There was much furniture everywhere. Antique vases, pedestals and paintings. She strolled around the back, finding herself staring at the pool. It seemed like it was glowing with the moon casting it's light to it.

"Are you lost?"

Without turning around, she recognized the voice. The snide, obnoxious, cold voice of Rukawa Kaede. She didn't look at him when she swiveled around to walk back inside the mansion. Then stopped and caught his eye.

Rukawa stoically stood and stared straight in her light brown eyes. He was drawn to her innocent expression. She's much better when she isn't frowning or glaring. He eyed her from head to toe. Her straight auburn hair fell limply on her shoulder, with a hairpin on the side. She was wearing a short red dress with two straps on each side that went just above her knees

"Leave me alone. I don't want anything to do with you loser." She stated, interrupting his thoughts and stalked back inside, unaware that Rukawa was following her. She climbed up the stairs and looked around.

"So do you just walk around other people's houses?"

Miyuki whipped her head around. "Why are you following me?"

Rukawa gave her a strange look. "Maybe because I live here?" He answered sarcastically and grabbed her hand. "They're over here." They walked together to a bright hallway where they heard two distinct voices. "They moved to the library after having a drink." Rukawa led Miyuki to a narrow space behind a column near the library doors.

Miyuki frowned when Rukawa pushed her against the wall and he was pressed against her to peek aside to listen. "Rukawa…"

"Shhh." He ordered and leaned away from plain sight so that they were facing each other at close proximity. Not that he was complaining.

Maya and Yamato went out of the library. "I remember that Yamato, and Takuma was laughing hard." Maya was saying.

"Rukawa…" Miyuki whispered. She felt stiff from being so close to him. Their faces were almost touching. "Rukawa…" She whispered again.

Rukawa looked down at her. She looked alarmed and confused. When she whispered his name, his senses tingled. It was like she was whispering it in his ear. "What?" He whispered back, making sure it was directed in her ear. His hand slid down to her waist and rested there.

Miyuki shut her eyes and breathed in slowly. She was mentally screaming inside.

Gently, Rukawa pushed her aside to see his dad and Miyuki's mom walk away in the opposite direction. He moved away from Miyuki and quietly treaded after their parents with Miyuki behind him.

"Wait, I think we forgot something in the library." Yamato called out.

Rukawa froze and grabbed Miyuki around the waist. He dragged her inside his room and locked the door. They waited until they heard footsteps moving away from them.

"Rukawa, will you please let go of me?" Miyuki asked quietly. She strolled to his bed and took a seat on the foot of it. "Shouldn't we be following them?" Taking off her bracelet, she felt weak from being so close to him earlier. She couldn't forget the weird feeling she got every time she was near him.

Rukawa took off his blazer and threw it on the bed. He also removed his tie, unbuttoning the top of his shirt. "We can't follow them. We don't even know where they went."

"Weren't you listening?" Miyuki stood angrily. Her eyes flashed. What am I doing here if I'm still mad?

Rukawa looked away. No, because I was too busy trying to stay calm because you were breathing in my ear. He thought and wanted to shout out. He sighed deeply, remembering how close they were, how he could have kissed her. Rukawa made a face. My stepsister? No. Way. He glanced at her. She was giving him a funny look. "Wanna play pool?" he asked casually.

Miyuki headed for the door. "Sure why not?" She tried to open it but it wouldn't budge. She rattled the knob a few times before Rukawa's hand rested on hers. It opened slowly. Miyuki looked up at Rukawa's eyes. She grinned a little before walking out and following Rukawa to the billiard room just down the hall. Taking a pool stick, she leaned against the pool table and waited for Rukawa to set up.

"Eight or nine?" He asked, taking the balls out.

"Eight." She answered as she positioned herself on the other side of the table opposite of the balls and struck. The balls rolled around, a striped one dropping into the net. She headed over where the cue ball was and positioned herself again.

"Still mad?" Rukawa asked while he waited for his turn.

Miyuki averted her eyes at him for one second then back to the cue ball and her target. "Shut up." Of course I'm still mad.

He snorted. "Figures."

She glared at him when she stood up. It was his turn. "I don't wanna talk about it. You insulted me so bad."

"You were asking for it." Rukawa countered when he struck the cue ball and two solid balls went on the nets.

Miyuki placed a hand on her hips and frowned. "I wasn't asking for it. You ruined my reputation." She headed for the cue ball.

"What reputation? The one of being a wench or a perfectionist?" he said, firmly as he looked at her. She was leaning over the pool table. He sauntered to her and faced her, trying to get her to back down. He wanted the defiant look off her face.

Her mouth was in a grim line and her eyes looked sad, hurt. "I am not a wench nor am I a perfectionist. You on the other hand, are an obnoxious, cold and pig headed jerk!"

Rukawa chuckled. "You know how pretty you look when you're mad?" he accidentally blurted. Realizing his mistake, he turned away, but Miyuki grabbed his arm.

"What did you say?" She asked curiously. She heard what he said; she just wanted him to say it again. He didn't make a move so she linked her arms behind his neck and faced him. "What did you say?" She repeated.

He casted her a murderous glare.

"I said, what did you say?" She whispered this time in his ear.

He bit his lip and felt his senses tingle again. Damn this girl, she's getting on my nerves…

A/N: Well, you made it to the end of the story. End of chapter, not story. Second part of this chapter is coming soon, hopefully. Reviews are appreciated!