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Mistletoe
It had been quite the chilly day. The wind becoming icy as it blew across the crowd, stealing their last bits of warmth as the sun went to bed. A short blonde woman watched the band on stage pulling her coat closer trying to gather warmth her own breath dancing in little wisps of air. She was far from a fan, but she still went to support them. After all she had Christmas presents to deliver to them the only time she could with their busy schedule of late. Their music seemed different today perhaps they had found a muse again. Whatever the reason she liked the passion these news songs had. She sighed lightly looking at the pass around her neck it has cost her a bit extra of her hard earned money, but at least allowed her see her friends.

She was starting to get anxious after the show was over having to push through the wave of people. She wasn’t ever fond of crowds thanks to her height. At last she had made it to the backstage door and let out another sigh. There was a line of fangirls trying to sneak in without passes. More waiting to her disappointment, she was normally a very patient woman, but not being able to get to her friends right away was starting to get irksome. The screeching of the girls being denied access wasn’t helping either.
At last it was her turn to enter. The warmth of the building almost hurting as it embraced her chilled body. She was greeted with smiles and hugs when they noticed her. Their heads still decorated with Santa hats and holly she could help letting out a few giggles.

“I come baring gifts, yet you three are wearing the Santa hats.” She stated with more giggles.
They returned her giggles with their own laughter. The shortest one showed her they carried their own little bags. “Who says you’re the only one baring gifts?” He said with a wink.
“I wasn’t expecting you three to get me anything. Especially with how busy you have all been.” She replied looking flustered.
The middle of the three smirked and pulled her into a hug, “Who says we can’t make some time for you too Little Yuichan? It wouldn’t be nice if we were the only ones getting gifts.”
She was about to say more, but was cut off by the tallest one, “We insist. Like Seiya said it wouldn’t be fair if you didn’t get anything in return. After isn’t that the point of this holiday. Giving?”

Yui sighed in defeat. She could never win when they three teamed like this. They motioned for her to follow to the break area for tea and more privacy from the crowd that remained. Tea, oh how she enjoyed it that day more than usual with it reheating her chilled bones. She watched the three open their gifts with a gentle smile seeing the delight in their eyes as each gift was brought out into the open. For Taiki a thick trench coat in dark brown and a knitted scarf in a dark purple to match his eyes. Yaten received a light green scarf as well with a knitted cat plush of Luna. Seiya too received a scarf and a knitted blanket with a moon on it surrounded by lotuses and what looked to be a lion.

“This would explain why your wrists seemed sore before vacation. You overworked yourself didn’t you?” Seiya stated looking at Yui half scolding.
“I wanted to make you something special since I couldn’t find anything at the stores.” Yui answered sheepishly.
“The scarf would have been enough for both of us.” Yaten stated, “We can feel the love you put in them.”
“Now, now. You two don’t lecture her just be thankful for the extra things.” Taiki said.
“It’s not that we’re ungrateful Taiki, we just don’t want her overworking herself for our sake.” Yaten retorted.
“I thank you two for worrying, but I’m fine really. It was worth the pain to see you three happy.” She said with a smile.
Taiki moved next to her handing her the gift from him. Carefully she opened the packing to reveal a box full of daisies with a pendent it the middle of it. It was a white jade lotus with swirls of purple within it. Her eyes widened as she traced the smooth surface of it.
“Jade? You got me jade. That is…so expensive.” She looked over to him her eyes showing concern. He only smiled and gently kissed her hand cause a light brush to go across her face. “Don’t worry about expenses Yui.”
She defiantly wasn’t use to these kinds of gifts unless they came from her brother. Next, was Yaten’s a box full of various bath salts, bubble bath, and bath oils. Yui smiled at this gift as well. He had remembered her love of baths. “Thank you Yaten. These will definitely be well used.”
Seiya’s was a bit more simple a star plush with happy face on it. Yui hugged right away feeling the soft material it was made of.
“Thank you. All of you are so thoughtful!” She said with glee. Her smile faded looking at the time. “I should get going it’s getting pretty late.”
“Do you have a ride home?” Taiki asked.
“I have the bus.” She answered.
Yaten lightly nudged Taiki encouraging him to speak more. “Well I could give you a ride home. It’s probably warmer than waiting out in the cold for the bus.”
“Oh my, that is quite generous of you.” She stated.
“We don’t need you freezing after all.” He replied.

Once they were outside to their surprise it was silent as the grave and snow was falling with the gentle, yet icy breeze. Their breath wisps in the low lights of the street lamps. She looked up noticing mistletoe tied to the streetlamp above them. Her cheeks turned a light pink when she looked at Taiki. Their eyes met causing her to blush ever so slightly brighter. Her heart was becoming like a drum with anticipation should she kiss him or pretend she never saw the mistletoe? She went on her tiptoes and lightly placed a kiss onto his lips. His eyes widened at the sudden gesture of affection. Then slowly and gently he returned the kiss tasting the peppermint gloss she wore. The scent of her perfume, the ever present lotus and patchouli, on the night’s breeze seemed to add to the atmosphere. Just as gently as it had started the two broke the kiss. Both had flushed cheeks be it from the coldness that was present or from the kiss was hard to tell. Each however had a soft smile.
Silently he offered her his hand to continue on the path to the parking lot, she took it without hesitation. Little did they know the other two had watched the scene from the little porch, each had a little smirks on their faces.