A/N: means thoughts

CHAPTER 2

Ok…don't be nervous.

Candles are set…good…food…not that impressive but he'll inhale it anyway…clothes…ok maybe I should get showered and dressed…GAH

Letting out a frustrated sigh, Hisoka gently ran a hand through his ashy hair. Taking one last look at the decorated table the young man gave himself a rare and satisfied smile.

"That big oaf better like this." Turning around Hisoka made his way toward the bathroom, tossing his green apron upon the counter before shutting the door. Once in, the boy snapped his head over to the full sized mirror hanging from the bathroom wall.

What does Tsuzuki see?

Leaning back, Hisoka slowly took his shirt off, sliding his jade eyes over his skin.

skinny…white…short… Giving off a disgruntled sigh the boy made his way to the shower after undressing the rest of the way.

Standing in the artificial rain, Hisoka's mind started to move away again. Tracing his hands over his chest he faintly imagined them being the hands of a certain violet-eyed man. Slowly moving his hands down lower the boy let out a small moan, closing his eyes gently before suddenly jerking his body violently and crossing his arms.

"I…I can't do this…"

Whimpering Hisoka slid to the bottom of the shower, rubbing his temples slowly as he tried to calm his breathing.

"I just can't. I don't know what to do…Tsuzuki will just be disappointed…I can't go through with this…I want him...but…but." choking slightly the green eyed teen looked up, ignoring the slight sting of water as it fell into his eyes.

"Tsuzuki…"

DING-DONG

"Eh?"

DING-DONG

"What the?"

Snapping his head out of the shower Hisoka desperately looked around for his wrist watch that he had taken off earlier.

6:34….6:34? SHIT

Standing outside the small flat Tsuzuki rocked back and forth on his heels, his mind giddy and face glowing like a neon light.
Soka-chan invited me to dinner! Wai! I thought he was mad at me! Oh I'm so glad he's not. I hope he likes the present I got him… Looking around, the tall shinigami tilted his head, swearing he could hear the sound of curses and water both hitting tile.

"Soka-chan?"

Suddenly jumping as the door flew open, Tsuzuki could only gawk as his younger partner stood in the door way wearing nothing but a towel around his waist and shoulders.

"Come in, sit down and don't touch anything!"

Once those words were spit out, the blond boy sprinted back into his bedroom, his face now able to beat a tomato in the redness factor.

Grinning from ear to ear Tsuzuki plopped down on the living area couch after neatly taking off his shoes and setting his gift on the coffee table.

Heheh, I just got my Christmas wish.

Looking around the living room, Tsuzuki noticed a tiny Christmas tree in the corner next to the window and radio. Smiling gently to himself he got off the couch and made his way over to the tree, running a finger across the fake pine needles and examining the ornaments and lights.

Damn it! Of all the times to show up on time!

Cursing Hisoka jumped on one foot as he quickly scrambled into his new clothes, flopping around on his bedroom floor like a Mexican jumping bean as he attempted to make himself presentable in as little time as possible.

Gah figures he'd be here early for a thing like this. He's the only guy I know that wakes up at 5 for sweet rolls but sleeps in till noon when he has work!

Sighing Hisoka made his way back to the bathroom mirror, combing his hair quickly with his fingers and tracing his eyes over his red sweater and black jean pants.

Good enough.

Taking a deep breath, the boy finally opened the door and immediately wished he hadn't.

Standing in the living room looking at the small cheap Christmas tree he had purchased the day before, stood Tsuzuki. Oh but not just any normal looking Tsuzuki, oh no, the man had to torture Hisoka with his visualization. Smiling gently the older man was staring down at the tree, the small colored lights reflected in his eyes causing them to glow different shades. His hair was tinted with the golden lights of the city past the window and his face shadowed perfectly to contrast his strong facial features.

Quickly wiping away the line of drool that had formed Hisoka coughed lightly and made his way over to his partner.

"Such a cute little tree! Where'd you get it Soka-chan?"

"E-bay…nothing special just a plastic tree."

"Aww but it's so cute! Just like my Soka-chan!"

Blushing brightly, the younger boy turned around. Making his way toward the kitchen, clearing his throat loudly.

"Are you gonna eat or not?"

"HAI!"

Skipping over Tsuzuki made his way to the kitchen, freezing dead in his tracks at the beautifully set dining table and soft candle's that were the only source of light in the room.

"Hisoka…"

Blushing lightly Hisoka walked across the kitchen, feeling the small waves of awe and love coming from his partner from the mere gesture of a romantic dinner. Quickly stepping over to one side of the table, Tsuzuki gently pulled out his partner's chair, waiting for Hisoka to sit down and mutter an embarrassed thank you before he made his way to his seat.

"Ittedekimas!"

Dinner was eaten and finished with only light conversation about why they celebrated an American holiday in Japan. Not only American but catholic when both were neither religious or if had any belief in a deity it was Buddha or their own god that they served.

By the end of their conversation Tsuzuki had explained that it was the mere feeling the holiday brought. How close family and friends could get together and give gifts of thanks for a great year and enjoy their time of limited peace.

Smirking, Hisoka could only shake his head, standing up and putting the dirty dishes away. Jumping suddenly at the feel of a pair of warm arms circle around his waist and a pair of soft lips pressing onto the back of his neck.

"Thank you Soka-chan."

Blushing, the younger man muttered a small thank you that sounded more like a helium filled squeak. Grinning as though he had just won the lottery, Tsuzuki made his way into the living room after helping his partner clear off the table. Sitting down as graceful as a grown man can, he patted the couch cushion beside him in attempts to tempt his younger partner into sitting next to him.

"Come on Soka! You gotta open your Christmas present!"

Letting out a nervous sigh Hisoka made his way to the couch, sitting down silently, getting only a moment to relax before a gift was thrust into his lap.

"Open it open it!"

Slowly Hisoka opened the small package, making sure he did not tear any of the wrapping and keeping the folds of the paper as perfectly straight as they had originally been. (A/N: yes this is how the Japanese open gifts ; it takes forever if you're watching them)

After a few minutes of careful opening, Hisoka stared down in awe at the items inside the small box. Inside was a pair of leather gloves, packed with wool and silk linings, along with a new book that was supposedly a best seller at the moment. Digging through the wrappings he also found a small golden bookmark that resembled a leaf as well as certificate for a well known book store around the corner.

Smiling gently before he could put his guard up, the boy held the package close to his chest, wondering absently how the older man had managed to fit all those items in a very small box.

"Do you like them?"

Turning his head slightly, the green eyed teen could see his partner watching him nervously as though the fate of the world rested on if Hisoka liked his gifts or not.

"Baka, of course I do."

Without thinking Hisoka slowly leaned forward, pressing his lips against Tsuzuki's forehead in an attempt to show his appreciation. Quickly moving his head up, Tsuzuki trapped the younger boy's mouth under his own, smiling lightly at the muffled sound of his partners moan.

Shifting forward a little, Tsuzuki placed one of his hands on the opposite side of Hisoka's legs, allowing him closer access to the boy in front of him. Sliding his tongue out a little the older man was awarded with his partner's mouth opening slowly for entrance.

Suddenly someone let out a loud grown, which of them did it, neither of them knew but it was enough to snap Hisoka out of his ministrations.

"W-wait! Stop…"

Sighing slightly, Tsuzuki slowly leaned away from his partner, bowing his head enough to hide his eyes.

"Sorry Soka I just-"

Looking up suddenly Tsuzuki was surprised to see his partner's finger pressed against his lips for silence.

"I…I need to give you your Christmas present. Come with me."

Standing up hesitantly Hisoka managed to grab his partners hand; although he was nervous he tried as best he could to keep a straight face. Turning toward the bedroom the younger Shinigami silently walked in and told Tsuzuki to wait for a moment as he made his way to the bathroom.

Letting out a breath he hadn't realized he had been holding, Hisoka closed the bathroom door and leaned against it.

I can do this…I want to do this…I will do this.

Smiling lightly he slowly undressed, wrapping his body in a black silk yukata he had bought about a year ago for business vacations. Turning to face the mirror one last time the boy bowed his head, taking in a deep breath before stepping back into his bedroom.

Sitting on his partner's bed, Tsuzuki was stuck with an odd feeling of nervousness as he waited for his partner to finish whatever he was doing in the other room. Tracing his eyes around the very plain room he spotted a few pictures on the dresser to his right. Smiling gently he noticed the pictures from their last vacation from Hiroshima, both of them being attacked by the holy deer on Miyajima island. Tsuzuki could remember quite clearly one of the deer eating his sweet potato fries. (A/N: dude when I was there one of the deer drank my iced coffee . )

Snapping out of his memories at the sound of the bathroom door opening, the older shinigami couldn't help but gawk at the image before him.

Standing in front of him was his beloved partner, dressed in a black silk yukata with a faint blush on his cheeks. His hair and eyes were glazed over slightly from the moon outside that reflected off of the new fallen snow, making him look as though he has a halo of light around his body.

"Tsuzuki…"

Shaking his head quickly the older man stood up, walking forward until he was barley an inch away from the other male.

"Merry Christmas, Tsuzuki."

"H-Hisoka are you sure about this?"

Smiling gently for the first time in front of his partner, Hisoka closed the distance between them. Standing on his tip-toes he pressed his lips against his partners, wrapping his arms around the older mans shoulders before breaking away and looking up into the mans face.

"I'm so very sure."

A smile.

"Merry Christmas Tsuzuki."

"Merry Christmas Hisoka."

Owari

SheilK:Don't you just hate seeing a fic end like that without any good love making scenes? cheesy grin sorry but Fanfic would remove my story if I added any of that. HOWEVER pokes screen I will be uploading a more mature version (NC-17) of this chapter coughs the actual 'gift giving' on adultfanfiction. So once that's written I'll post the link for those perverted folks that want to read the whole detailed story Thanks! Sorry this chapter isn't that great O.o;