A/N: You can flame me now. I'm sorry! This is super-duper-late, due to the troubles of the flu and revision of my mock GCSE exams, so forgive me~

Thanks to y'all who stuck with me, who gave me the inspiration that I needed, who R&R'ed, and who stuck this story on their Favourites and/or Alerts List. I love you all~

Also, keep an eye out for updates, as I may be doing a New Year's special~

By the way, this chappy is all done in Ven's PoV, 'cept when indicated.

Hope you had a Merry Christmas, and have a Happy New Year!

Oh yeah- the Disclaimer: I do not own Kingdom Hearts (I really wish I did, I'd get rich!), and the reference to 'The Love Critic' by LILMISSS, which, by the way, is awesome.

~It's Christmas Time~

Midnight.

After a day long of putting up the decorations, the Christmas tree- not to mention the very tedious job of hanging the baubles and whatnots on the Christmas tree itself, I literally collapse on to the cream couch and snuggle into the nearest cushion I could find. Ah, I can relax at last.

Though, there is one thing that really bugs me. Thinking back to it, we were in the midst of putting everything on to the tree, and this year, it was Sora's turn to put the star on top.

Our parents (Cloud and Tifa) always said that, when you wish for something when putting the star on, it'll be fulfilled on Christmas Day.

And Sora took that to his advantage to wish for...

***Flashback***

'I really wish that they'd come home for Christmas,' Sora sighed, placing the star on top of the tree.

'Me too.' Roxas followed. 'I mean, sure, they're out usually at this time of the year, but... I just want a change, y'know?'

'Well', I answered, trying so hard to keep their hopes up, 'Cloud and Tifa hadn't told us anything about this the last time we heard... Maybe they're surprising us!'

'Yeah! And it's bound to happen with my wish!' They both smiled. Inside me, I let out a sigh. Clearly, I am quite a softie. They depend on me, they look to me, and they're my family, y'know? How could I let them down?

God, I sounded like Rai. I shuddered at the thought. That guy- scary.

***End Flaschback***

A sigh escapes my lips.

I peer out of the window at my right. And the sight is breathtaking. I never seen that many stars before; it practically filled my sight.

'Please, come back.' I silently whisper my wish. So that we can tell you off.I smirk a little.

I feel my eyes drooping, and eventually, closing.

So here we are, at Xion's very spacious- and luxurious house again.

'Terra, you're first.' She announces.

It's Christmas Day, and who could forget about that Secret Santa event? We're all either talking excitedly (or nervously, in my case) to others, scavenging for any good TV shows that might be on, or just devouring the free food on offer (hint, hint.). Nonetheless, we're all having a good time with each other. After all, isn't that what Christmas is all about?

Terra, upon receiving his present, ponders at it. Then, he unties the ribbon, and opens the small white box.

'What the... How?' He exclaims.

He raises the content that was inside the box for everyone to see.

It's a handkerchief. A small giggly noise next to me distracts me from a now blushing Terra. Sora.

'From a person who knows your deepest, darkest fear (i.e. you sweat like a pig in front of a certain hot girl)- Sora' He reads out loud. Oh yeah, guess I forgot to mention a small note was required to go with the gift too...

We manage to keep straight faces for exactly a second. Then we burst out laughing- except Terra, of course.

~Terra~

Aw man, I sure hope that he didn't catch me and Aqua together!

...

I'm gonna kill him.

'Next, it's... Namie! C'mon, step right up!'

She doesn't waste any time at all. Immediately, she opens the package.

'From Terra,' she reads. 'Wow, Terra... How'd you know I liked these?' Her eyes light up, and she snuggles into the Moogle Plushie.

'Dude, aren't you quite the ladies' man?' I say to him. He only smirks. 'Seriously, I swear, you have your gay moments...' He tackles me.

~Naminé~

Yay~ Finally, a whole collection~

Moogles are too cute~

'Riku. You're up!'

'A... Ticket? To Sunset Terrace... From Naminé.' Riku smiles.

Naminé immediately blushes. After all, that place is labelled as the most romantic place in Twilight Town.

~Riku~

She... likes me? Wow. Cool.

'It's... my turn!' Xion squeals.

'Let's see... A paopu?' She blushes madly. 'From a person who knows that you feel unloved- Riku.'

A wolf whistle doesn't help Riku- heck, the both of them- at all.

~Xion~

...

I am... speechless, to say the least.

Axel tries to come to the rescue. 'Oookay then. Sora, why don't you open your present while the two lovebirds here... Um...?'

'No worries.' Sora rises from the couch, removes the ribbon, and opens the box.

'...Hair gel?' He gives a Really? look. 'From she who thinks you need more- Xion. Seriously, you think the do's not natural?'

'Look at yourself. It is gravity defying!' Xion replies.

'Huh. I suppose. It could be, like, an emergency first aid kit if it falls.'

'Sora, you are really... random.' I comment.

'Why, thank you, dear brother.'

~Sora~

Xion sure is thoughtful. (A/N: Really don't know what to say here...)

'Aqua.' Axel... Seems like he's giving her the best I wanna have sex with you look.

She opens the present, and blushes. 'Oh, Axel- you... complete and utter pervert!'

'What is it?' I ask; immediately regretting it.

'Lingerie!' She practically screams. 'From he who thinks you're H-O-T hot- Axel.'

~Aqua~

Do not go near Axel, guys. He is very sick minded. That's why it earned him a slap on the face, that cheeky bas-

Wait a minute, how'd he know my freakin' sizes?

'Ow...' Axel's still holding his face, still recovering from that double slap Aqua gave him. 'Kairi, c'mon.'

She unwraps the package. 'From Aqua.' It's a diary, decorated with photos of the Fair/Gainsborough (A/N: lol, see Chapter 1) family.

Kairi tackles hug Aqua. 'Thank you, I love you too. As a sister, of course.'

Aqua smiles in response to her sister, and let herself be hugged.

~Kairi~

I guess we've been out of touch for too long, eh?

'Roxas! My man, t'is your turn now!'

My brother cringes at the sight of the present. It's a T-Shirt that said, 'I'm an emo. I need to lighten up.' And it was black.

'What the-' It doesn't take a genius to figure out that he is shocked. 'You're an emo. You need to lighten up- Kairi.'

Kairi coolly defends herself. 'Hey, he's the brother of my boyfriend!'

Sora just blushes.

~Roxas & Sora~

...

Eh?

What just happened?

'Ven... This should be good.' I have a feeling Axel knows what it is and/or who it's from.

I remove the ribbon, and open the package.

It's free coupon to the local Sea-Salt Ice Cream Store. 'From your brother who knows everything- Roxas.'

I hug him. Tight. 'Oh... Thank you, thank you, thank you!'

'Alright, alright, geez- I love you too.' He smiles with me.

'And, at last, but not least, me!' Axel opens the last remaining present.

His face practically lights up. 'Eheheheh...'

Mm-hmm. Yeah. I told you that person is a pyromaniac, so I got him a lighter.

'I shall name you... Alice!' I just roll my eyes. So did most people in this room. 'From Ven.'

'Thanks, Ven! Now then, I shall-'

Before anyone could say anything, Xion interrupts. 'No – you – shall – not! Remember last month? We can't afford to break more of stuff again-' She whacks him on his head.

'Idiot.' She mutters. We all giggle, at Axel's expense.

'What did'ya just say?'

And so the great chase was on.

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