AN: I really wanted to do a Christmas story, so here goes! Enjoy!
Keiko's Snow
"Oh?" Keiko hopefully put her hand out in front of her "Snow?" she looked up, hoping to see drops of white falling down. Instead she got a raindrop right in her eye.
"Looks like it's startin' to rain" Yusuke commented "C'mon, let's go home" He wrapped his arm around Keiko's waist and pulled her down the sidewalk.
"I thought it might be snow" she said disappointedly. It was two days until Christmas and there was still no snow. Yusuke looked at her.
"It hasn't snowed on Christmas in a long time" he said "At least, not while I've been here" Keiko nodded at him.
"The last time it snowed we were little kids. Do you remember?" she looked up at him.
"Of course" he grinned "I think I did something like this" he pulled Keiko under an overhang and into his arms. Gently, he brushed the hair out of her face and tilted her chin up. Keiko wrapped her arms around his neck and stood on tip toe so he could kiss her. She blushed as they parted.
"What's the matter?" Yusuke asked, puzzled.
"Nothing, it's just, when you did that when we were kids, I slapped you across the face…" she smiled. Yusuke laughed.
"A lot's changed since then" he pulled her closer.
"Yes, it has" she sighed and laid her head on his chest.
"What're you getting' Keiko for Christmas, Urameshi?" Kuwabara asked.
"I don't know. She says she doesn't want anything." He looked out the window of the café they sat in. Kuwabara had his arm around Yukina on the other side of the table. Kurama sat next to Yusuke.
"Well, what does she like?" Kurama asked. He took a sip from his hot chocolate.
"I don't really know…" he sighed "I'm such a horrible fiancée"
"Well you have been away for a while" Yukina offered "Maybe if we all go shopping with you we can find something!"
"I'm sure Boton would love to help too" Kurama suggested.
"Yeah, thanks guys" Yusuke nodded.
"Sure wish it would snow soon" Kuwabara commented.
"Yes, it is odd not having any snow" Yukina agreed, leaning into Kuwabara.
The next day the whole group met in the shopping district. Boton and Yukina talked excitedly, planning where to go and Kuwabara talked with Yusuke while they all waited for Kurama.
"I don't see why I have to be here" Hiei said sourly as Kurama pulled him to the group.
"Because it's Christmas, and you should be helping your friends" Kurama explained.
"Christmas is for humans. And it makes no sense. Why would you give away valuable things you could use for yourself?"
"Because it's about being nice and caring" Kurama shook his head "Hello everyone!"
"Yo" Yusuke nodded.
"Oh, hi Hiei!" Yukina smiled.
"Don't get too excited about seeing him" Kuwabara said, wrapping his arm around Yukina's shoulder.
"Don't worry, Kazuma" she smiled at him.
"Well, now that we're all here, let's go!" Boton grinned and marched off.
"Here goes nothing" Yusuke sighed, following. Kurama looked at the sky as they walked off. There wasn't a single cloud.
"Looks like there won't be any snow"
Four hours later, they had found nothing. Nothing was just right for Keiko. None of the clothes were in her size, the jewelry was too flashy. Finally, Yusuke called it quits.
"It's alright guys, I'll think of something" he shrugged.
"Are you sure?" Yukina asked "We can keep looking"
"Nah, it's getting late. Besides, you must be freezing" he pulled his jacket tighter and watched everyone but Yukina and Hiei do the same.
"I'm not cold" she said "I'm an ice demon, remember? I'm used to walking in the snow"
"Oh, right" Yusuke remembered. He suddenly thought of something…
"Well, if you do need anymore help, don't hesitate to call us" Boton offered.
"Actually, there is one thing" Yusuke said excitedly.
Keiko was awakened by a knocking on the door.
"Alright, I'm coming, I'm coming" she shouted. Wrapping a robe over her pajamas, she opened the door. Yusuke stood on the porch.
"Yusuke! What are you doing out so late? It's Christmas Eve!" she exclaimed.
"Actually, its past midnight" he corrected her.
"Even more of a reason why you shouldn't be out!" she was fuming now "It's freezing out!"
"Could you come out here for a second?" he asked, holding his hand out.
"Are you out of your mind?" she demanded.
"Please, trust me" he looked her straight in the eye. Keiko glanced around, unsure. Finally, she gave in.
"Okay, but just for a minute" she took Yusuke's hand and he immediately pulled her into his arms.
"I just wanted to tell you Merry Christmas" he whispered.
"And you couldn't tell me that inside?" she asked.
"I thought you'd prefer it out in the snow" he smiled.
"The snow…?" she looked up, and sure enough, snow was falling. She held out her hand and caught a couple flakes "Oh. But, how?"
"I got a little help" he admitted. Keiko looked up on the roof and saw Kurama holding a big chunk of ice. Hiei was melting it into water, and Yukina froze it into snow. Boton and Kuwabara waved as they carried more ice to Kurama.
"Oh" Keiko smiled, she waved back. She turned back to Yusuke.
"Well," he asked "Do you like it?" Keiko looked up at him. He had a worried look on his face, as if saying no would break his heart. She laughed.
"No." she said firmly "I love it" she wrapped her arms around his neck as he wrapped his around her waist. He cupped her chin in his hand, and as he brought her closer for a kiss, he whispered
"I love you" then they kissed.
The snow fell down and covered their heads and shoulders. The night was silent except for the soft footsteps of the people on the roof and Keiko, as she whispered,
"I love you too"