Hello there everyone! It's been quite some time since I've been back here. In any case I hope everyone is enjoying the holiday season and looking forward to the New Year. This is a short that I've been waiting to do for years now but I never made the Christmas deadline, so to speak. So this year I think I'm on time. I hope you enjoy it and take care. Happy Holidays and have a great New Year. :)

Disclaimer: I do not own anything of Mai-HiME.
Claimer: I do however own this story. My idea.
Copyright: IceDragonMist 2013

Mai was handing out hot coco to everyone and making sure they all were having a great time. She had to of course keep dodging both Reito and Yuichi as they kept vying for her attention.
On the other hand Nao, Natsuki and Shizuru were all getting along as well.
Laughing and telling jokes that is until Shizuru starting chasing Natsuki around with a mistletoe. Nao found this humorous as Natsuki kept trying to hide from the lecherous woman, and as always Nao was being her helpful self as she pointed out all of Natsuki's hiding spots.

Mai still had her hands full as Yuichi and Reito both took up on Shizuru's idea. They didn't exactly chase Mai around for a kiss as they were more subtle about it. They both tried showing off to Mai at first as Reito thought it would be a good idea to juggle some ornaments and Yuichi doing a balancing act with plates.
Needless to say they each broke something as Mai scolded them each for behaving immaturely. At the same time Mai hurried to get Mikoto down from climbing up the tree, for the third time that night. Soon everyone had settled down as it was time to hand out gifts.

Akira and Takumi whom have been quiet and behaving themselves all night, along with Shiho were first to get and exchange gifts. Next in line were the trouble makers; Reito, Shizuru, and Mikoto… even Yuichi was lumped together in that category.
Last but not least were the people who were more or less very well behaved. That included Nao, Mai and Natsuki that is whenever she appeared from one of her many hiding spots. Everyone was finally enjoying themselves and getting along better, especially with the help of Mai and her cooking. Nothing brings people together like good yummy food.

The evening was winding down as all were full from food and exhausted from activities that had taken place earlier. Once again Mikoto was climbing the tree but her reasoning was soon reviled. She protested that Mai had forgotten the star on top of the tree and simply wanted to place it on.
Mai felt sheepish but it was soon taken care of as Reito lifted up Mikoto onto his shoulders so that she can reach up and finally place the star on top.
Everyone gathered around the tree, marveling at it as they all held hands even Nao who was never the touchy-feeling type. Mai stood between Yuichi and Reito, each giving them a kiss on their cheeks.

Everyone followed suit as Mikoto tugged at Reito's jacket, making it so that he bent down a bit so that she too could give him a kiss on the cheek. Yuichi soon gave Shiho a very long-awaited kiss on her cheek as well. Nao rolled her eyes at all the lovey-dovey she saw taking place, but she too was soon greeted by a surprised kiss from Natsuki.
Nao then punched Natsuki in the arm but secretly smiled and blushed once she turned away.
Shizuru was feeling jealous of course, but she too was greeted by a kiss from her beloved Natsuki. She didn't have a need for the mistletoe after all.

Even Takumi and Akira shared in the moment and shared their first kiss together. They both blushed wildly after they pulled away. After all the hand-holding, kisses given, warm fuzzy feelings going around, and thanks to the beautifully lit up tree they all had wished everyone a very Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year.