A/N: I recently asked someone to name off a word for every letter in the alphabet. They didn't know why they were doing it, but I'm going to be using them for A-Z prompts. I'm going to try to post them in alphabetical order, so updates might be far between as this does not mean that's how I'm going to work on them.

This one is a bit rushed because I wanted to get it up today, and as it's currently 11:37pm my time, I think I'll just make it to have it up on Christmas.

Christmas was coming to the Host Club. The week's cosplays had been absolutely insane as far as Haruhi was concerned. They had been reindeer, elves, a real life nativity scene and, for some reason, snow men. When they arrived at the 3rd music room Friday afternoon, it had appeared as though Kyoya had finally put his foot down, because their costumes consisted of simple Christmas sweaters.

A few patrons seemed disappointed, as if they had been looking forward to some much more extravagant costumes, but most seemed to think it was sweet and endearing. The matching sweaters and pants (and of course, good looks) made it seem like they had come off a model family Christmas card.

Everyone was in their places. Hikaru and Kaoru were playing up the 'present' idea, and talking about unwrapping one another when they got home. Hunny and Mori were entertaining their guests with sweets. Tamaki was doing what he did best, which was making girls swoon. Even Kyoya was taking customers. That meant, of course, that Haruhi was making her rounds serving tea around the room.

"Oh Kyoya-kun, how I do enjoy when you take guests." He had a group of at least seven customers surrounding him.

"I only wish I could indulge myself in your company more often, but I find I often have to rob myself of such pleasures." Haruhi was approaching his group as he said this, and she saw the smile plastered on his face. It always made her shiver. That smile did not belong in his face.

Well, that was not entirely true. When he was trying to frighten others or trying to get a point across he often smiled. That, or when he was with customers. Either way, Haruhi knew that he was not truly happy right now, but that he went right on pretending that he was.

"Haruhi, please pour the tea." She startled out of her reprieve and saw the smiling Kyoya looking at her expectantly. Something in his expression told her that she would be receiving some sort of lecture later, once the customer's ears were well out of range for the afternoon.

"Sorry, Senpai. I could not help but listen how the lovely ladies complemented you so. I only hope that I can garner a fraction of the affection they have for you someday." Little white lies like this were becoming easier from all of her time at the club. Good or bad, that's how it was. She let the girls simper over that for a moment before pouring their tea and moving on.

Once official hours were over, they gathered around one of the smaller tables like they did every day. Hikaru stretched and yawned while Kaoru examined his fingernails lazily.

"They really seemed to be eating it up today" they commented in unison.

"Of course they were!" Tamaki stood from his seat and started pacing dramatically. "The old year ending, making way for the new! The solstice, too, is almost upon us. The perfect balance of day and night. And then after that, they days will start getting longer, once again filling their lives with more joy and light. Anyone who is not moved by this must be a monster, indeed!"

"I had a chat with Hitachiin-san. She said argyle was making a comeback this year. It seems she was right. Give her my thanks, you two." Kyoya snapped his notebook shut as Tamaki fell to his knees.

A/N: Also, this is Kyoya/Haruhi because they're the main two I focus on in this first one, plus if there is any "romance-y" stuff in any of these, it will be between them. It does not mean EVERY story will center around them. By the end of this, I'm sure everyone will have the spotlight shone on them at some point.