Pazu sat there, watching her every move, it had been a year since they had gotten back from laputa. It was Christmas, and the tiny house was beautiful even if it was decorations were rather simple, a simple wreath and ome decorations inside, along with a austere decorated tree.

365 days ago, Pazu wouldn't have even taken notice of Sheeta. Sure she was his guest, and she was very helpful, but she was more than helpful now. She wasn't the same young girl with short scruffy brown hair. She was now a 19 year old , with a young adult body and long brown hair. She had a nice body and she no longer wore that purple dress she had worn during her first meeting. She preferred Pazu's work clothes seeing as they were loose an she felt comfortable in them. She was working as a seamstress and it was bringing in quite a lot of money along with Pazu's job and bought some more dresses ever though she didn't want to.

He also noticed changes in him as well. During the summer, he took off his shirt , causing Sheeta to stare at him as he chopped wood. He was now muscular and tall, a handsome man. She turned red at the time she walked in on him while taking a shower. She stood there for a good five minutes before closing the door, her heart beating rapidly. He later came out, asking if she was all right. It was now obvious that they had feeling for one another.

As she stood by the stove making their dinner, Pazu stared at her, as if he were seeing her for the very first time, in amazement. She was wearing a blue and red dress , her hair up in a loose ponytail. She looked stunning. She turned around after sensing he was watching her.

"Pazu, something wrong?''

"N-Nothing.''

"The Christmas party is tomorrow, I was hoping you and I could practice dancing.'' she said before turning back to the pan. Pazu smiled.

Pazu stood up and walked towards Sheeta after putting on the record player. He took her hand and led her away from the stove.

"Follow my lead.'' Pazu stated seriously as he spun her around. Music from the nutcracker swirled and echoed inside the room.

She giggled and nodded as he called out the tempo, as he put her hand on her waist. It felt rather awkward, and yet exciting. As the two of them spun around , a strange feeling came over him. He spun her around before asking what she wanted for Christmas. She thought about it fr a second before answering.

"I want a, um kiss?'' Pazu stared at her surprised. He spun her around before stopping. He pulled her closer, he could hear her heart beating rapidly. He leaned forward.

"What's your wish?''

"Will you marry me, Sheeta?''

"Yes.'' at that moment he kissed her.

"Pazu?'' He smiled at her.

"Look whos under the mistletoe?'' He laughed before walking over and kissing her again. This was defiantly the best Christmas present both had ever received