The light filled the entire room again, as another music filled the room, though this one was more of a soft background sound, not intended for people to dance to it. With it came a number of servants rolling in tables with food and drinks, and of course, that looked expensive too. While everyone gathered around the buffet, Yuki pulled Yamato away onto the balcony, away from all the prying eyes against the wall as she pressed herself against him. He could feel her heart racing against his chest, as she seemed very excited.
"Master… Hah… That was awesome! I love you!"
She passionately pressed her lips against his, wrapping around his neck and locking them together. In the darkness of the night, Yuki's burning eyes were the only thing Yamato saw right now. Though he felt like she got a bit carried away right now, protests were muffled by her refusal to break the kiss, and pushing her off felt a bit harsh. After all, the dance turned out quite fun for him as well, so he did not feel like her feelings were unreasonable. Besides, it was not like anyone was near by anyway. Surely they would all be busy for a while, so he was not in a hurry. As she finally broke the kiss, completely out of breath, he already decided that it would be fine after all.
"Master…? I really wanna…"
"Just this once."
"~!"
Later when everyone was talking to each other, Yuki got drinks for herself and Yamato, which she was oddly excited about. She could not explain it herself, but drinking with him felt exciting. Though she was disappointed that he refused to drink alcohol, even though she explained that it would have no effect on him since he was now immune to all sorts of poison, she brought him water instead and it felt the same to her.
"Cheers, Master!"
"Why are you so excited about that…"
"No reason! It's just fun~"
"Alright…"
As Yuki bumped her glass against his repeatedly, seemingly having more fun with doing that than actually drinking, Arina found her way back to them.
"Ah, thank god! Where have you been?! After your dance you were suddenly gone. I don't fit in here, I don't know how to talk to anyone!"
"…"
Yuki just looked at her with a blank expression and offered Arina her glass.
"Uh… Thank you?"
Arina hesitantly took the glass, wondering if something was wrong with it but quickly discarding the thought and taking a sip. Yuki just gave her a odd approving gesture, which Arina did not know how to respond to. Then Yamato gave Yuki his glass.
"I have to use the rest room real quick."
"Okay…"
Once Yamato was gone, Yuki sipped on his glass.
"…Y'know that's an indirect…"
"I know~"
"Ah… So… What do you think about the event so far?"
"It's super fun!"
"Right… If you like this sort of thing…"
"Yes!"
"…Any thoughts on the exam tomorrow? It will be the last one of the year, after all."
"Oh, don't worry, I'm sure you'll do just fine. You had such a hot, sexy, gorgeous, genius and wise teacher after all!"
"That wasn't what I… Okay, different topic. You and Yamato… What are you exactly?"
"Ah!"
"Master didn't give me instructions for this…! But he also kissed me in front of all these people~ Thus, he wants me to tell her that we are married! No, how considerate he is~ But per chance he meant we are just dating! What a dilemma! The logical option would obviously be… Marriage! But Arina is just a child. She'll get flustered if I throw around big words like that. Dating it is then!"
Yuki proceeded to take another sip at Yamato's water, before moving dramatically through her hair.
"We are dating~!"
"Yeah, that much even I noticed… But for how long? It seems pretty serious."
"It's super serious! And it started… I guess during the bonus exam! Yes!"
"Ah, when he was injured? I still don't know what happened to him there…"
"Not important. Only thing that matters is that he is better now…"
"Yeah… I wish you two the best."
"Ah, you're so sweet!"
"What an angel! I'm so glad I didn't get rid of her months ago!"
Elara, who had been busy earlier, found her way to them as well.
"I hope everything was to your liking, Yuki?"
"It's awesome, thank you for inviting us!"
"Well, what else but the best would you expect from me~ While we are on that, your dance was incredible! Where is your Prince Charming?"
"Ah, he should be back any moment."
"I'd love to ask him where he learned that. You too, how long did you hide this hidden talent of yours?"
"Oh, it's not a biggy~ We practiced a lot, that's all…"
"You'll have to tell me eventually, Yuki!"
"Stays a secret for now though~"
"You're impossible… But fine. I suppose I can squeeze it out of Yamato too. Speaking of, isn't that him over there talking to… Who's that?"
"…"
Yuki's eyes turned black, as she stared across the room at the woman Yamato was talking to. They were laughing, acting all friendly. Was it over for her? Possibly… Yuki refilled Yamato's glass to the point where it looked a though she had not been drinking from it, and walked over to them with an innocent smile.
"Heyyy~ Here's you water, Darling."
She handed the glass to Yamato, who did not flinch at her sudden intrusion.
"Oh, there she is! I was just asking him about the gorgeous woman he was dancing with earlier. My compliments, truly marvelous, really."
"Aha, thank you, thank you. But it is all thanks to my darling here. I'm Yuki, his fiancée by the way, nice to meet you. And I'm just as impressed as you, miss…?"
"Oh, where are my manners? My name is Tina. Tina Edstine, but please just Tina is enough. Yamato and I were talking about a business opportunity, which he believed he could help me out with. I have a thing for art, you know? Your dance, which was of course was nothing less than pure art, truly moved me, which is why I am willing to give him a chance."
"Ahaha, how nice of him. Yes, I'm sure he can help you with whatever problems you may come across."
"Bitch… With your rings and accessories, tied up hair red hair and elegant red dress… Fuck you, Tina. Showing off your cleavage to him, as if he'd be seduced by someone in their thirties! My boobs are way bigger anyway, so fuck off and die! Stupid bitch…"
Yuki smiled brightly at Tina, who smiled back leaving them in an awkward moment of silence and only the noise of other people talking and soft music playing. Yamato felt like this was getting out of hand, so he grabbed Yuki's hand.
"You must excuse us, our friends are waiting. I'm sure we can continue our discussion another time?"
"Of course. Go and have fun, this is joyful event after all. Farewell, Yamato and Yuki."
Yamato pulled Yuki out and they went to a secluded corner.
"Master, what the fuck?! I'm way prettier than her and better in every other way too! Just look at me! My boobs are bigger, they are better!"
"What? I told you from the start that I want to form contacts that might help us in the future. That was the sole reason came to this school in the first place."
"I know that! Just… A little heads up would be nice… I could have helped you… You didn't need to sneak off, or make an excuse to leave…"
"…I didn't plan on doing it like that, but the situation just turned out like that, okay? I couldn't just say she had to wait for me to get you, if I wanted to start a natural conversation. Of course you are better. You're the best, alright?"
"…The best? As in… The top? Number one?"
"Yes."
"…Fine! I forgive you!"
"I didn't do anything…"
"You sneaked off!"
"I went the the restroom and bunped into her on my way back to you."
"Fine, or that."
He let out a sigh and they went back to Elara and Arina, though by now it was almost the entire class that gathered around them, talking and laughing. Eventually, the first people started to leave, and soon Yamato, Yuki and the rest would as well. On their way back, Yamato actually saved a two seated carriage for them. Which filled Yuki's heart with happiness. Even though there was enough space for the both of them, Yuki straddled him as soon as they began moving while looking directly into his eyes, claiming she was drunk and could not be blamed. However Yamato had not forgotten about her earlier statement about how immunity to all poisons prevents one from getting drunk, but it was not like he minded it that much, so they spend the whole time cuddling like that. Once they arrive in on school grounds again, it being completely dark by now, past midnight, the carriage left and it seemed the other ones were a little farther behind, so they were completely alone.
"Ah, Master… I'm so weak and exhausted! I need to be carried!"
"You're pushing it, y'know…"
"Please?"
"…While I do that, explain to me what is desirable about that…"
"Yay!"
She jumped on his back, which the dress thankfully allowed without complications, now clinging onto him like a backpack. Especially pressing her chest against him.
"It's romantic, for one. It also keeps me warm in this cold night, I'm only wearing a dress after all and that didn't come with a jacket! Which of course is fine as only need your body warmth to stay comfortable~ Also, isn't it nice to walk together under the stars?"
"We are not walking together… I'm walking…"
"Maybe!"
"Not maybe, definitely!"
"Haha, fine, you win. Because I love you so much, I will admit defeat~"
He let out a sigh again as he fot to the stairs, even though it was not that physically challenging, it was optional and therefore slightly annoying, though carrying Yuki was less annoying than carrying a random person. They fell asleep quickly once in his room, not worried about the competitive exam tomorrow at all.