I want you to bite me

- Not fair! I want to go to the party too! - the fencer pouted and puffed her cheeks.

- I'm sorry Asuna, but only vamp.. errr, Dominus Nocte can attend. Right, Argo?

- Correct, Kii-boy - the Rat responded with her usual nose tone.

It was 8 P.M. SAT (Standar Aincrad Time) on January 9. After what happened in Floor 7, where Kirito had been transformed into a Dominus Nocte, commonly referred to as 'Vampires', Argo the Rat spent the entire day looking for a way to help transform him back, and after running around the main town of the newly opened 8th Floor, she had finally stomped with a clue.

- I heard a sketchy NPC in a bar mention something about vampires and a party tonight at 9. I thought about going myself of course since it's my job as an info dealer, but the guy also said that only vampires could attend - she quickly explained what she already had told us over an instant message.

- I know, but that place could be dangerous... - Asuna said with actual concern.

- There's nothing we can do about it now - Kirito said - But don't worry, I'll be extra careful and run away if I see the slightest of dangers - he quickly added to try and comfort his partner.

- You better do, because with those clothes your defense parameters are worryingly low - Asuna scolded, glancing to her side.

Kirito was wearing the tuxedo he had borrowed from Lady Nirrnir father's closet at the Volupta Casino on the 7th Floor. It was a simple two piece black tuxedo with a white button-up shirt and a bright red bowtie, but maybe because he was always wearing that color, Asuna thought that it looked especially good on him. .. But of course she didn't say that out loud. Instead, she tried to propose more alternatives to the plan they'd already agreed on.

- But, what if I were a Dominus Nocte too?

- Well in that case you could come with me, but Lady Nirrnir won't bite you even if you pledged the entire night on your knees - her partner said, patting her on the back.

Asuna had ran out of ideas and was about to give up, when the voice of the third person in the room cut her *sigh* before it could even begin.

- About that... There is actually a way for her to become one without the need of Nirrnir.

- WHAT?! - Both Kirito and Asuna blurted at the exact same time .

- That's right. I hadn't mentioned it yet because I didn't think it was relevant, but the NPC at the bar said that it was possible for a Citizen of the Night, a transformed human that is, to transform another human - she finished with a mischievous grin on her face.
- H-How is that?! - Asuna snapped, grabbing her by the shoulders.

- It's rather simple - she said as her grin grew into a full, terrifying smile - He just has to bite the other person, and they will become a Citizen of the Night too, but only for one hour.

The room fell into complete silence. Asuna's eyes were still fixated on Argo's face, but were not looking at her. Her mind was too busy with the scenario that had to happen for her to be able to attend the party that night, and when she finally managed to look to her side, Kirito's blushed face told her that he must've been thinking the exact same thing.

- I'll step outside for a moment, call me when you are ready to go Kii-boy.

And with that, the Rat giggled her way out of the room.

Suddenly, Asuna's gaze dropped as she was probably too embarrassed to look at her partner in the eyes. Kirito was too, but he was sure that there was nothing to worry about, he would just go with the original plan of attending the party alone.

- W-well... I guess I have to get going if I want to get there in time...

Having said that, Kirito started walking towards the door. He passed by his still hidden-faced partner and was about to grab the doorknob when he felt a subtle pull at the base of his suit jacket. He quickly turned around thinking he was stuck on a chair or something, and could not hide his shock when he discovered that the one pulling on him was none other than Asuna herself.

- I told you I'll be f...- she didn't let him finish.

- I'll do it.

- Do what?

Asuna lifted her gaze and Kirito confirmed that her face was hot-red and about to burst from embarrassment. She looked at him straight in the eyes and whispered loud enough so he could hear:

- I'll become a vampire. I'll let you bite me.

Kirito looked at her with astonishment, not able to pronounce a single word as he felt the hotness taking over his face too.

- A-Are you sure you want me to... bite you?

- YES I'M SURE! Just... Just stop saying it out loud and do it quickly...

- Okay... But, I'll need you to change clothes.

Asuna let out a shriek that could've easily belonged to an astral-type monster. She instinctively covered her chest with her arms and opened her eyes like two full moons.