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November 28

Kimiko sat in her 'room' wrapping presents for everyone at the temple. She liked geting her shopping done early. For Omi, a book of Slang, (so he can actually say words right) and an updated Pochii 2, like the one he first played with when she arrived at the temple. Clay, she got new cowboy boots, (courtesy of her fathers connections) and a new whittling knife for him. Master Fung, a new very large teapot to replace the one she broke when there was that whole Tangled Web comb deal. It even had the elements in Chinese and a picture of a temple on it. For Dojo, special ointment to deal with his Shen Gong Wu allergies and a lifetime supply of Clays special hot sauce from Texas, so he can actually blow fire.

But Raimundo, she was stuck on him. What do you get for your best friend that you have a huge crush on and he doesn't know it. Answer, your stuck. She didn't want to get him something ordinary but rather something extraordinary. Hmm, a mattress? No, too big and not special. Err, this made her so angry, she thought of all the things she gotten him in the past and she wanted to top them.

Just then a voice came through her 'door'. "Hey Kimiko, can I come in?", said someone with a Brazilian accent. "Come in Raimundo." He walked past the curtain, and sat crossed legged across form her. "Whatcha doin?" "Wrapping presents." He started darting his eyes around the space. "Oh, wheres mine?" "I haven't gotten you anything yet, but since were on the topic, what do you want?" "I'll have to get back to you on it. Can I help you wrap presents?" She handed him Omi's presents. "Promise not to tell anyone what they got?" "I promise." He looked over what she had gotten him. "Slang book, nice, maybe I won't have to correct him so much soon." "I dunno, Christmas is still a while away, you never know." "With him you don't thats for sure. But what about what you want?" "Sorry, the same as you." "Oh great." He had finished wrapping Omi's presents. Kimiko had already finished the other presents. "Wanna get some Hot Cocoa." She smiled at him. "Sure." They got up and walked into the kitchen. Kimiko started to grab a packet of instant mix when Raimundo pulled her into a seat. "Let me do it." He grinned at her. "Okay." He put water into the teapot and put it over the fire. He walked over to the cupboard and pulled out to medium sized mugs, put spoons on the table and a big bag of mini marshmallows. Then he sat down next to Kimiko. They talked about the holidays and they're lives before coming Xiaolin Warriors. Before they knew it the pot was whistling. Raimundo got up and made the hot cocoa and then dumped what seemed like half the bag of marshmallows into his cup, and then did the same to Kimiko's making them both laugh.

Crap, Raimundo needed to get Kimiko a present, but what to get for the prettiest, smartest girl he ever met? Oh and did he mention, madly in love with her? Kimiko just made everything worth it. He wondered if she could ever feel the same way about him that he did her. He took comfort in knowing that Kimiko didn't know what to get him either. Sometimes he just couldn't help acting aloof in front of her. For some reason, he felt like he had to act tough in front of her. She was his weak spot. He risk his life to save her, no ,sacrifice his life to save her. If only she knew how much he cared about her. Then again it didn't help that he would ogle other girls. But he did that so he could hide his interest in Kimiko. It didn't take a genius to realize that he like, no loved her. For a smart girl like her she sure was blind. Or, maybe she knew and just didn't want to make it awkward by bringing it up. It was so confusing.

Kimiko couldn't wait till Christmas, it made everyone happy and she was finally going to tell Raimundo on Christmas night that she loved him. If he didn't feel the same way, she probably want to just go to sleep and never wake up, where she would never be reminded of him. She loved him so much it hurt, but she couldn't help but wonder if she was wondered if she was hoping on a lost cause.Was she really going to risk their friendship on her feelings? No, she had to take a chance. Because, what if he felt the same way about her that she did him and he didn't say anything. Then time would go on, they'd go their separate ways but Kimiko would always wonder 'what if' and regret it. She knew her answer now and there was no turning back. She was telling him, and no one could tell her otherwise.

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Well theres my first chapter, I hope everyone likes it, I know theres no action in it but hey there will be some in the next chapters. Oh does anyone know any ways to make the story easier to read on FanFiction, because when I read them its like messes with my eyes, but that may just be me, let me know.I also like to thanks to of my favorite reviewers. Hothead1001 and LyokoWarrior. Hothead is going to read my underground railroad story and is going to tell me if I should put it up or not and LyokoWarrior, he like really helps me get better and always catches my mistakes. Thanks guys.

-Raikimlover