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A girl let out a deep sigh as she stared out her window one day in the afternoon. The window was hard to see through due to the snow piling up in the panels. The girl was resting her head in the palm of her hand and her sincere green eyes stared off into space. She loved to watch the snow, but it also reminded her of a bad dream she once had. A dream of some one very dear to her dying in the snow. His violet hair and soft perfect skin was all she could remember of that part of the dream.
"Miaka!" An older woman called from down stairs. "Time for lunch!"
Miaka let out a sigh. She slowly stood up and stretched. "Coming!" She took a glance in the mirror and smiled at her reflection. Her name was Yuuki Miaka and she was a junior in high school. She was very popular at school. She pulled her hair into two buns and pinned them up so her hair was not in her face during dinner. Nothing was more important to her then food. Not even love. Maybe that was why she could never find a boyfriend? It didn't matter… she was happy alone. She was happy being able to study and get ready for college with out any interruptions. Yui, her best friend since elementary school was there for her any ways. She didn't need a boyfriend, right?
Miaka sighed as she dropped her brush with a loud thunk. 'Who do I think I'm kidding? I am always so miserable.' She shook her head and let out a sigh as she finally rushed down the stairs to her dinner.
"Will you stop it, geese." A very frustrated college student scolded his long time pal at the library table. The man had violet hair and light golden brown eyes. His hair was short but wavy around his soft round face.
"C'mon, Ryuuen! This is so bor'ng." His red head friend moaned while smiling his famous fang smile. "T'ere's some pr'ty girls out side." Ryuuen's best friend Kou Shu'nu said.
Chou Ryuuen was known for his good looks and great personality. However, his sister had run into some health issues and Ryuuen was working harder then ever to keep his good grades and be with his younger sister Kourin who was in the hospital.
"Maybe later, I need to get this term paper done." Ryuuen said as he looked into the book he was doing research in. "You go and have fun."
Shu'nu let out a sigh as he watched his friend work. He slid back into his seat and frowned. "No, I have to get some stuff done as well." He lied. He was the only one who really knew what was going on. Not too many people knew about Kourin's health.
Ryuuen looked up from his paper. "You do?" Knowing that Shu'nu never had work to do.
Shu'nu smirked. "Yeap!"
Ryuuen shook his head in disbelief and smiled. "You could come up with a better lie then that."
Shu'nu frowned. "W'at's t'at supposed to mean?" He glared at the smiling Ryuuen. "W'at ever." He said as her crossed his arms. "I'm staying."
"No, you have been by my side since we left school. I need to study. Go have some fun. Honest, I'm fine." Ryuuen insisted.
Shu'nu sighed. "Well, it's only 30 days till Christmas and all…"
"I'll see you." Ryuuen said as he stuck his nose back into his book.
Shu'nu sighed and scratched his head. "Fine, bye." He then turned to leave. He felt so guilty leaving Ryuuen alone. He walked down the street outside of the library and saw a Christmas tree tent up. He shoved his hands into his pockets and walked into the tent. "OI! I want a F'rking tree."
An old man dressed up as Santa looked up from behind a cheep table. "Shhh! There's kids in here."
Shu'nu groaned. "Gomen, sell me a tree."
The Santa shook his head and stood up. "Okay, Shu'nu. You want a small one for your dorm, correct?"
Shu'nu looked at the Santa in shock. "Y'er kidding?"
Santa looked at Shu'nu. "Hmm?"
"How the fu-" He looked around to make sure no kids heard him. "did you know my name?"
Santa smiled. "Santa knows everything."
Shu'nu shook his head. "'at ever, I'm in no mood-"
"This one is perfect?" Santa interrupted.
Shu'nu looked at the short two foot tree and broke out into a gigantic grin. "YEAH! How much?"
"1000 yen." Santa informed the rude man.
"Perfect! Oi, Santa. Do you still take Christmas present requests?" He asked Santa as he handed Santa the money.
"Yes. What do you want for Christmas?" Santa asked with a gleam in his eyes.
"A naked lady with a nice pair of-"
"Er, um, the children…" Santa said, quickly hushing the red headed man.
"Um, right." He kicked the dirt and grumbled. "Actually, Santa. This present isn't for me. I have a friend who…" He looked up at Santa. "If you can help him, you can forget the naked lady."
Santa nodded his head and leaned in as Shu'nu let out an exaggerated sigh.
Miaka let out a shriek. "I can't believe it! I almost forgot to pick up our Christmas tree! Mom preordered it." She explained to Yui.
Yui smiled as she flung her long shoulder length blonde hair over her shoulder. "Well, lets get it so that Mrs. Yuuki doesn't have her daughter for lunch." Yui smiled at her own joke as Miaka started to picture herself on a platter with a chicken body and an apple in her mouth. "IIE! She can't serve me for dinner!" Miaka started to cry as Yui placed her hand on Miaka's shoulder.
"Miaka, you need to relax. I was only kidding; after all, you are the only person I know who would eat all of the food before the cooking is done." Yui said.
"Okay, I'm going to go in here to pick up the tree. Stay here." Miaka said as she entered the tent. "Hello?" She saw Santa standing next to a table holding a tiny tree out for the overly happy man who was buying it.
"T'anks Santa." He said as he took the tree. He turned and looked at Miaka.
"Hello," She said as she bowed.
"Hello," He said as he eyed her. "Have we met before?"
Miaka studied the man. "Um, no. At least, not that I remember…" She was in awe over the man's handsome looks.
"Oh well. Guess it's me." He said with a shrug.
"No, you look familiar too…" She practically whispered.
"Oi, maybe we met at school?" He asked.
Miaka shook her head. "Doubt it."
"Oh well, ja." He said as he left the tent.
Miaka turned to Santa. "Talk about eerie." She smiled at Santa. "My mother ordered a tree, Mrs Yuuki."
Santa smiled at the girl. "Awe, yes. I remember. What a nice one I put to the side for you, Miaka."
Miaka smiled. 'Mom must have told him my name.' She followed the man into the tent.
"Here it is, isn't it pretty?"
"Santa! I can't carry this! It's about eight feet tall!" Miaka shrieked.
Santa eyed the tree. "Suppose so. Well, stay here and I'll get some one to help us since I can't leave here."
Ryuuen let out a sigh as he slammed the overly huge book shut. "Finally done." He looked at his watched and jumped up. "Shit! Visiting hours is almost over!" He grabbed his papers and rushed towards the library door. As he collided with the door, he heard the alarm go off and he dropped his papers.
"Sir! SHH! Come here!" The Librarian scolded.
Ryuuen glanced at the clock on the wall and walked over to the desk. "Please, I'm in a-"
"Show me all of your items." The Librarian said, not caring about his needs.
Ryuuen placed his documents on her desk along with his book bag. The Librarian scanned his items until she made a click with her tongue. "Silly teenagers. You have a tag in the middle of your papers. You're free to go." She handed him his papers and Ryuuen looked at the clock. There was no way now that he could make it to the hospital on time. He wanted to kick the woman but he knew she was only doing her job. "Thanks." He whispered as he took the papers and left the Library. He sighed as he listened to the kids playing nearby, and the dogs howling some place far away.
"Guess I could pick up a tree for Christmas." He pondered as he studied the tent not to far away. "That should lighten us up. I'll buy a little on for Kourin and a bigger one for me." He smiled to himself as he approached the tent. A blonde stood outside waiting. Ryuuen smiled at the blonde and went inside. "Hello?"
Santa smiled as he looked over at the man. "Good, right on time Ryuuen!"
Ryuuen looked at the man as if he was insane. "Excuse me?"
"I'll give you a free tree if you help this lady take her tree to her home." Santa told Ryuuen.
Ryuuen raised his eyebrows. "A free tree?"
Santa nodded. "Only one though, the other one you will have to pay for."
"Wait a minute! I didn't tell you I was buying more then one tree." Ryuuen exclaimed.
"Please help Miaka, Ryuuen." Santa said as Miaka looked over the tree at the young man.
Her eyes nearly fell out as she studied the tall man. "YOU!" She shrieked.
Ryuuen nearly fell over, unable to believe his own eyes. "I know you!"
A/N: Hope you like the first Chapter of 'A Miaka for Christmas'. This was something I thought of for the holidays.