What I wish for

One Eve, Two Hearts, Three Kisses, Four Wishes

Gokudera Hayato knew. He knew all the time that his beloved Juudaime, Sawada Tsunayoshi, loved Sasagawa Kyoko. And he knew that his great boss could get whatever woman he wanted. After all he was such an awesome and great guy. That's why Gokudera Hayato knew that Miura Haru's love for Sawada Tsunayoshi would be in vain. He always thought she should already stop loving him and move on because it's a waste of time to run after something you can never reach. He knew and it irritated him how she couldn't notice it herself. No matter how much she was rejected. No matter how much Sawada Tsunayoshi showed his love for Sasagawa Kyoko. No matter how much Miura Haru has cried all alone. The stupid woman wouldn't stop chasing after him and it made Gokudera Hayato mad. He was mad at her for being blind. He was mad at her for not giving up. He was mad at her for loving Tsuna. He was mad because she was so stupid. That he thought. He knew that it would only end with her having a broken heart. And he knew that she would end up crying all alone. He knew that. He thought he knew everything. But one thing he didn't know. Something important about himself.

The cold winter has occupied Namimori Town. Almost all trees have lost their leaves and the whole town was covered with a pure white blanket of snow. The young Vongolas have been visiting the high school for one and a half year - except for Hibari who might never leave Namimori Middle. They are now second years in high school and enjoy their youth. The fighting has taken a break for long and they lived a peaceful live while dealing with daily problems like the school and studies, friendship and love. Gokudera and Haru were invited to an elite private high school. Because they were the best in their middle schools they were offered a scholarship. And the others went to an ordinary high school. Even though the two of them really wanted to go to the same school as the others they still had reasons not to go. For Gokudera it was that it would benefit the family if he went to a good school and then to a good college. Also Tsuna would feel bad if Gokudera refuses the offer only to follow him. Gokudera was smart after all so he should take that chance for his own future. Haru went against her wish because her dad wanted her to go to the elite school. And she herself knew that it would be better for her and her future so she accepted it. The two were sad that they couldn't enjoy their high school life with their friends and but it didn't mean that they didn't met each other regularly. On the opposite, they spend a lot of time together every free moment they came together at Tsuna's and when they had exams they held study sessions at Tsuna's. Resulting that they never felt lonely and everyday seemed to be happy and eventful. And though Gokudera and Haru never seemed to have a harmonizing relationship even the two of them kinda got along in the end. After a year of always hearing her moan about why Tsuna and her couldn't be at the same school and in the same class and why she was stuck with him. She finally stopped whining to him and seemed to have accepted her fate. Other than that she dropped referring to herself as Haru and got more bearable. So he called her less often 'stupid woman' and they quarreled less but they still did regularly. In the end their school life was also very peaceful.

It was the 24th of December and another long day at school has come to an end. The students were quickly packing their things to get home as soon as possible and to enjoy the rest of the day with their family and friends.

"Finally! School's over and soon we'll be all together celebrating Christmas!" Haru said excitedly to Gokudera who was walking beside her as they went out of school. She really looked forward to that day. The whole family will meet at Tsuna's to hang out and play.

"Yeah... Great..." He answered her not as near to her enthusiasm. How can she always be so positive? The cold and cloudy weather was annoying. Everyone rushed to get presents or to prepare everything. It's just unnecessary. It's just a day like every day. It's just some western event which invaded the eastern culture and he didn't need it. "Well, I'll see you later then." He was about to walk away but Haru stopped him by grabbing his arm.

"W-wait... Could you... Would you please... Come with me for a while?" She asked in her cutest tone looking at him with puppy eyes.

"Why?" He asked annoyed wanting to go home already.

"I need your help." He still stared at her skeptically awaiting a better answer of her. But all she did was looking pleadingly at him while she said a really long: "Please!"

"Geez." He scratched the back of his head and gave her an irritated. "Fine!" His cheeks got lightly red when he saw her face lit up and her smiling happily. When he suddenly felt a little embarrassed he turned his face away and let her drag him along. "But make it fast will ya?"

"Yes!" She cheerfully hummed the Jingle Bells while they walked towards the crowded city.

When they walked past the cake shop Haru was regularly visiting he could almost hear her thoughts screaming out how badly she wanted to go in there to eat the special Christmas cake. There was a big poster hanging by the shop and Santa-Maids who advertised the special Christmas menu. The cake looked so dreamy and delicious on the photo it was like something a cake lover just had to eat. But she could restrain herself from her inner desires. He was glad that she didn't say a thing about the cakes though a side of him wished that he could saw her happy smiling face when she took a bite from a delicious cake. It's one of her cutest and she has many cute faces. However it'd only be a waste of time and money and they still had errands to run therefore he wanted to end this trip as soon as possible. But a vendor came across his plans. She went towards Haru who seemed to have an 'I want to eat it!' printed on the forehead.

"Miss, would you like to come to our store and try our new special Christmas cake?" She asked her politely with the open menu in her hands showing pictures of the cake paradise. But Haru was strong and refused. She knew too well what Gokudera thought and she already asked him to go with her so she didn't want to annoy him any further.

"I'm... sorry, we don't have time for that..." She said trying to hide her sadness.

"Everyone's in a hurry at Christmas." The woman laughed putting a piece of paper into Haru's hand. "I'd still like to give you our coupon just in case." She explained skillfully rising Haru's desire. "Only today there is a special discount of 20% for every cake and for couples it's 30%." Haru stared at that piece of paper in her hands as if it was holy. She thought about when to go maybe she can go another time when she wasn't with Gokudera but that would be difficult today.

"Hmmm…" Haru's brain worked real hard even Gokudera could see. He knew he wouldn't win against the cake so he just gave in to make her decision easier.

"Let's go in there." Haru looked surprised up to him as if she'd seen a ghost.

"You want to eat cake?" She asked in total disbelieve. Gokudera and Cake? That wouldn't fit each other. It felt kinda weird for her hearing him say that.

"No, but you want to. Right?" He answered averting her sparkling eyes while he felt his face became hotter. She seemed to be really happy about that and it made him feel happy too though he would never admit it.

"Is it really okay to go in there?" She asked to make sure she didn't misunderstand him.

"Yeah... Hurry before I change my mind." He said with an annoyed tone in his voice still not looking at her face.

"Yay, !" She smiled brightly and giggled making him grin slightly.

"Oh my, what a cute couple you make!" The sales lady said and laughed a bit. The two of them were very surprised by that and blushed brightly. Do they look like that? Do they behave like a couple? Haru softly slapped her cheeks and was about to tell her that they weren't a couple.

"We aren't-" But Gokudera stopped her by putting a hand on her mouth.

"Don't tell her. Otherwise you won't get the 30% discount." He whispered.

"Are you fine with that?" Gokudera wanted to pretend that they were dating? Even though it was for a discount it felt unreal. In the past he would never dare to do something like that even if his life would be on the line. But he was okay with it.

"Yeah." He pinched her cheeks as her mouth formed a bright smile. "Stop grinning like that you look like a fool." He said lightly embarrassed but he meant the opposite.

"Okay!" She quickly took his hand and ran into the shop. Though he just insulted her nothing could spoil her mood anymore. After all they were about to enter the cake paradise.

The Shop was decorated very wintery. Everything was toned in the colors of Christmas and the sweet smell of cinnamon in the air made them feel like they were in Santa's Bakery. It was very warm and sticky in there because there were so many couples. But she didn't mind it at all. Luckily they quickly found a place to sit and let a Santa-Maid take their order. Haru ordered two special Christmas cakes and a few biscuits but Gokudera only had a cup of tea.

"It's so delicious." She raved about the cake. It was really the king or god of cakes, so sweet and fluffy as if she ate a rainbow with flowers though she didn't know how that tasted. "I could only eat cake all the time and I'd never get sick of it."

"That's not very healthy." Gokudera mentioned after taking a sip from his tea.

"You're right." She mumbled putting another piece of cake into her mouth. "After Christmas I need to diet again." She stated with a sigh while she looked at the cake as if it was the last think she'll ever eat.

"Why?" The storm guardian asked confused. She wasn't fat after all. Why do girls think they need to diet when they're actually fine the way they are? Women were seriously annoying and complicated. He thought.

"Well, when it's Christmas there's a lot of delicious food and sweets. And that time I eat very much…" She tried to explain while thinking about why she really wanted to diet. "I want to be pretty…" Of course girls want to be pretty especially for the ones they loved. She didn't want him to call her stupid or ugly or annoying anymore. She was sick of it and wished that he'd be kinder to her. And she was really happy that today he was actually acting nice with her. That he kept her company with her errands and that he was eating cake with her. She was really happy and thought today was special. Maybe he didn't really hate her. Maybe she had a chance.

"You are fine the way you are." He said while taking another sip from the tea. She was fine the way she was. She wasn't fat at all. She won't get fat that fast. And even if she gained a little weight no one would notice that except for her. He thought she didn't need to stop doing what she loved. After all she was so cute when she ate cake and so happy. After suddenly realizing what he thought he shook his head to shake off these embarrassing thoughts. With a little blush on his cheeks he turned his head to not look at her surprised face.

"Thank you!" She smiled brightly. Who'd have thought that he could be like this? He looked so sweet when he was embarrassed that she just had to giggle. "You are cute Gokudera-kun."

"What? I'm not cute at all." He almost screamed with a face as red as a cherry forcing Haru to break out in laughter. She was happy. Very, very happy. Her stomach felt warm and fluffy. She could feel her cheeks getting hotter and redder. Yes, today was really special, she thought. She might have a chance after all. Maybe her second love will come true.

"Want to have a bite?" She asked him holding out her fork with a piece of cake towards him.

"N-no… I don't like that kind of stuff." He stuttered. His eyes widened when he looked into hers. Her smile was small but it still showed how cheerful she was and her eyes seemed very dreamy and kind. That's how she usually looked at Tsuna from afar. He knew that look too well. Because he always watched her looking at him. Always getting irritated. And always picking a fight. Always losing his senses. He always wanted her to look at him. Why was she looking at him like this now? Was she thinking about Tsuna even when she was with him? It irritated him. His chest suddenly felt a piercing ache. All she ever saw was Tsuna. Even if he was with her he didn't really exist with her.

"Aww why? Just try one bite!" Haru knew he didn't like sweet stuff. But still she wanted him to try. She wanted him to get to know something she loved and enjoyed. After all everyone wants to share the things they loved with people they loved, right?

"Shut up, I don't want any of that!" He still refused.

"Say Aaahhn!" She said demanding still holding the piece of cake towards him.

"Why do you insist on making me eat that?" Even though he kinda wanted to eat it he didn't want to take it. It's too embarrassing and he was too stubborn. Furthermore she should only feed the person she loved with cake not just some friend she always arguing with. When she even offered him cake then how often might she eat it with Takeshi? They seemed to get along well these days and it irritated him even more. "If you don't give it to me then you'll have more to eat."

"But I want to share the things I love with the people I love!" She suddenly burst out without thinking causing the whole room to fall into silence. When she suddenly realized what she was saying she began to heavily blush and tried to explain herself while stuttering something unintelligible. "Ah… um… I… I mean-"

"Fine, I understand." The blushing smoking bomb said loudly for everyone to hear. He took the cake from the fork she was holding with his mouth and ate it. "I love you too, okay?" No matter how embarrassing it was for him to say these words he knew for her it was more embarrassing to burst out like that in the crowded café when everyone looked at her. Therefore he felt that he wanted to protect her even though they just pretended to date at that moment the words he said he honestly meant them. "Sit down and eat, will ya?" He sent her a glance which signalized that she should act it out like him.

"You're always so stubborn, tehehe…" She stuttered in a fake sounding voice and sat down. When she recalled what he said her face got hot and reddened. He said he loved her though he didn't really mean it but he said it. His voice and these words were echoing in her head. "It's delicious, right? Want another bite?"

"Just eat up so we can finish your errands already." He answered with a slight smile which surprised her. He seemed so kind and sweet. He never looked that way at her. She can hope right? It's not hopeless right?

"Okay!" She smiled happily. Today was a really special day.

Hey there!

here's my sepical christmas ff about my OTP GokuHaru

i hope you'll enjoy it, the next chap will hopefully arrive tomorrow

love mido