Chapter 1: The Invite

It's the most wonderful time of the year,

With the kids jingle belling

And everyone telling you "Be of good cheer"

It's the most wonderful time of the year...

"Can't you turn that shit off!" yelled a raven haired male youth towards a blonde haired male who's glasses fell slightly down his nose.

Baby blue eyes looked into deeper blue ones. "Oh Hak," the young man began as he tipped his head to the side slightly causing his long blonde hair to fall to the side. "it's a good song."

Hak frowned as he grabbed the remote to the stereo and changed the station to a hip hop one. "You don't have to work in a clothing store that plays that shit all day long Su-won." He growled.

Su-won chuckled. "I don't work at all." He stated as he pointed a finger at his friend. "My inheritance from my deceased parents has left me quite well off. All I have to do is stay out of trouble and go to college to take over for Uncle Il."

"Right." He grumbled annoyed at his rich roommates words when there was a knock at their door. Both young men looked towards it before sharing a look. Sighing heavily, Hak walked around the couch that Su-won was sitting at and walked to the door of the their studio apartment. Upon opening the door his eyes widened, cheeks became slightly red as he stared at the red haired lithe bodied beauty before him.

"Hi Hak!" the cheerful young woman said as she held out a casserole dish for him. "Yun and I made this at culinary school today." She stated as he took the dish. "Well, mostly Yun made it while I made a mess." Her cheeks flushed at her admission.

"Is that Yona?" Su-won's voice reach the young woman's ears causing the redness to spread across her face.

"Yes!" She yelled as she peered from around Hak's bulky form.

"Hak let my cousin in!" Su-won yelled at them causing Yona to laugh while Hak looked annoyed.

"Get in shorty." He teased her causing Yona to stick her tongue out at him before rushing past his hulking form.

Hak lifted the lid to the casserole dish and sniffed the food as he entered the kitchen and placed it on the stovetop. It smelled of cheese and broccoli. As he left the kitchen and entered the living area he found Yona had taken her coat off and was sitting on the "L" shaped couch next to her cousin. She wore a light blue turtle neck oversized sweater with her dark blue jeans. Her violet eyes turned towards him as she looked towards him upon his entry into the room. "So what is that, that you brought us?" He asked as pointed behind him with his thumb towards the kitchen.

"Humph." She pouted as she crossed her arms over her chest. "I'll have you know that is Cheesy Chicken and Broccoli casserole over cooked rice." Hak snorted as Su-won made a pleased face that made her smile.

"Oh! Is it more food from your school that you made?" He asked gaining a nod from the young woman.

"She helped make it. Her partner did most of the work." Hak stated with a tease as he plopped down onto the couch. Yona made a face at him. "What is it Hime, I may think you're flirting with me if you keep it up."

Yona's cheeks became beet red as she sputtered. "Hak!" She cried out. "Why do you call me that? I'm not a Princess."

Hak peered out from the corner of his eye at her as he threw his arms over his head. "I dono." He threw back at her before he went to turned on the TV set. Only to see she had grabbed the remote. She stuck out her tongue at him causing him to half growl at her antics. One of these days... He thought as he sat up to take it back.

"Wait." She said. "Other than coming to feed you to bachelors, I came here to invite you to a party my friends and I are hosting."

"Is that perverted green haired ass gonna be there?" Hak asked sounding slightly annoyed.

"Yes, Jae-ha will be there." She stated. "Before you ask, his boyfriend Kija will be there this time. Kija's been out of town in Chi'shin showing off his art gallery. Also his brothers Shin-ah and Zeno will be there. So be nice Hak."

"Tch." Hak snorted as he looked away from her.

"Boyfriend?" Su-won asked sounding like he didn't believe her.

"It was a surprise when he introduced me to Kija last week. I've known both since high school, but never knew they liked each other that way." She said touching her cheek. "Also it is a Secret Santa party, so you've gotta bring a present." She then pulled out a box from her bag. "So will you both come?"

"Sure. It sounds fun." Su-won stated with excitement evident in his voice. "Can I bring our cousin Ju-doh?" He asked. "He's always studying at the university and never goes out for fun."

Yona laughed. "Sounds like him." She giggled. "However, I've already asked him. He said yes." She stated as she stood up. "Well? Hak?" She asked looking at him.

His eyes met hers and he felt the same pull he always felt towards her. He couldn't say no to her. He never could. "Sure. It sounds like fun; I guess."

"Good." She said handing him the box. "Now put your hand in there and pick a name." He did as she asked. She turned to Su-won who did the same. "The party is in three days at Hiryuu Castle Hotel Plaza. It's the Red Dragon Plaza room at the top of the hotel and it starts at nine, ends at midnight." She pointed at Hak. "Don't be late." She turned to leave.

"Why do you always say that to me?" He asked with his arms held out in defense.

Su-won pushed his glasses back up his nose. "Because you're always late to her functions." He stated as he heard the front door open and close. "Guess she left." He stated as he looked at his piece of paper before flushing pink at who's name was on it. He stuffed the paper into his shirt pocket before standing and going to the kitchen.

Hak raised an eyebrow, now curious to know who his friend got but didn't say anything. Opening his paper he suddenly gain a catshire grin upon his face and chuckled as he began to think up the perfect present for his person. Placing the refolded paper on the ottoman that was next to the couch he headed into the kitchen as well to get dinner.

Upon the ottoman the paper reopened to reveal one name written inside.

Yona.

M-Angel: This is my first time in doing a modern Akatsuki no Yona story. Not sure how many chapters there will be. I got inspired after watching a Christmas movie and decided to do a Yona Christmas themed story. Hope you enjoyed the first chapter. Next one will come soon!