AN/disclaimer: It's the holiday weekend and I seem to be writing more than I have been in months. I might be taking this off later though. Say it with me: I don't own Naruto.
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It was that time of year again, the air was crisper and everyone was on a shopping frenzy. Yes, Christmas was back as it did once a year, a time to get gifts for those you care about and to spend time with your family.
"Hinata! Time to go." Neji called.
"C-c-coming." Stuttered the pale eyed girl, "S-sorry for making you wait."
"It's nothing, come on we don't want to be late."
It was Saturday and the two Hyuugas were headed to the Konoha Plaza to shop for gifts with some friends. Neji had been more understanding since the match against Naruto, and Hinata got along with most everybody; now the two were seen together almost all the time, save for missions and such. It was like they had been best friends since the day they met.
"N-neji what do you think Naruto would like best for Christmas?" asked Hinata as they walked to the shopping centre. Without pausing Neji replied, "Something ramen related."
When they got there Naruto, Sakura, Sasuke, and Tenten were waiting in a café. They joined the group and waited for the remainder of their group, the sand siblings, who are visiting for the holiday. As they waited they discussed the best gifts they could get for each other, teachers, and other friends who couldn't make it to the shopping trip.
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Yes it's Christmas and will finish this story TODAY.
Merry X-mas and a Happy New Year.