The car finally stopped. Although I'm not too sure of where we are at the moment. This is after all Tamaki's doing so I'm guessing it is a commoners place. But then again no one seems to be here. So why go to a vacant place?

"Tamaki, where are we?" I asked

"You'll find out soon enough." He replied.

We walked into a wooded area to a patch in the forest where there were a great amount of evergreen tree's were growing. We went from tree to tree, looking at tall and short ones, skinny and fat ones, ones that had many branches, to some that had very few. Until we stumbled upon an evergreen that was in the middle of tall and short, it had many strong branches to shelter it from the cold.

"Tamaki, why are we here?" I asked again, a bit more demanding than before.

"What else? We're getting you a Christmas Tree!" he replied

"When I told Tamaki that you didn't celebrate Christmas, much less have a Christmas tree. He wanted to get the host club members together so we could find the perfect tree and bring it back to your place and help decorate it. He said something along the lines of 'Christmas is meant to be spent being happy and being around family and friends, and because we're both to her we have to make this a Christmas she'll never forget!' We all left our houses and met up. But Mitsukuni suggested we bring you along because otherwise we wouldn't have the memory of finding the perfect tree for you and seeing your face when we'd found it." Mori said

"That is the most Mori-sempai has said throughout my whole time knowing him." Kaoru whispered to his brother. Hikaru nodded in agreement.

"You guys did all of this for me?"

"Well yeah, no one should be alone on Christmas, after all we are your friends, and friends look out for each other no matter what." Kaoru said.

"Thank you." was all I could mutter. Hunny handed an axe to Mori (Hunny and an axe really doesn't work, he looks sort of like a dark Hunny when he's holding it), Mori took the axe out of Hunny's hand and started chopping down the tree. I have to say it was a perfect tree, and to me, in a way, it's more than I could have ever asked for to be able to be here with the host members. Memories like these I will always cherish. After the tree was cut and put on the roof of the car, people entered the car rubbing their hands together to make them warmer. After all it was rather cold outside.

We arrive at the gates that lead to my house. I got out of the car and unlocked those golden gates. It took awhile to get all of the old supplies that my family had kept in the attic from when we were younger. It took a good two hours to find everything we needed. But in the end we did find it. Although there was a few times we just goofed off and looked into random boxes just for the fun of it. Well rather Kaoru and Hikaru as well as Tamaki, me…not so much.

Within three hours the tree was up and decorated. We had many pictures to remember the memories that occurred today, although the majority of them were taken by Tamaki so I'm not sure how well they turned out. We had a few pictures taken with the timer, those were rushed the majority of the time. But it was still…fun.

While being in the festive mood they asked me if I could make some hot chocolate with a little bit of marshmallows in them. I couldn't refuse. So I made them. However while I was making those hot chocolates they would sneak taking pictures and taking marshmallows while they were at it.

A little while later I came into the living room, they were all spread on the couches and chairs. Tamaki was holding the angel that goes on top of the tree. I think he isn't sure if he should use that or the star. I gave out all the hot chocolates that were on the tray.

"Mae, we thought it would be best fitting if you were to but the angel on the tree." Tamaki said

"Why me? Why can't you do it yourself?"

"We thought it was best fitting because this is your first Christmas in a long time and we wanted it to be the most memorable."

"But there is no way I'll be able to reach the top of the tree. I'm too short."

"That's what Mori-sempai has offered to help you." the twins said with a mischievous smile on their faces. I eventually gave in to this little plan of theirs. I took the angel from Tamaki's hands and stood by the tree. I tried to but it on the top of the tree alone, but it didn't work very well. I fell, although I'm not entirely aware how I did. I may have slipped on the needles that had fallen; it would be the most likely situation. Mori came up from behind me; put his hands on my hips and lifted me up so I could reach the top of the tree. It was a little nerve racking to tell you the truth. Not the fact that I have a Christmas tree in my house and if my farther came back early I would disappointing him. No, it's because Mori is behind me, holding my hips, in the air. Which to me, is kind of nerve wracking. Also because when he was lowering me so I could be on the solid floor, but the fact because I lost my balance and fell into Mori, so much that I he fell over and I landed on top of him. I quickly got off of him and apologised. I knew something like this would happen. It always does.

The seven of us hung out in my living room for a good hour after everything was put up and lit. Although pictures were never stopped being taken. Once Hikaru and Kaoru had gotten a hold of the Camera I estimate a few hundred were taken, most of which were blurry. But a time came when they had to leave. They got their coats and whatever else they came with. "Well be back tomorrow with presents, so expect all of us to come!" Tamaki said rather joyfully.

One by one they left, the twins were among the last ones to leave. Mori was the only one left in my house I walked to the door with him to see him out. And as we were in the doorway I heard Hikaru yell "Mae, you're under mistletoe! You have to kiss the closest person to you!" Which just so happened to be Mori, this just went from embarrassing, to terrifying. I would dispute the common idea but I know they wouldn't let me get away from it. So I went along with it. Mori seemed to be a little embarrassed, he was even blushing. He took my chin and tilted it just so. He leaned over, inches away from my face. His lips inches away from mine, seconds later our lips touched. For a man who seems so tough, his lips were soft. He was very gentle. When our faces parted I could feel my face getting warmer, I was blushing no doubt. Tamaki, Kaoru, and Hikaru all looked at us wide-eyed. Hunny was smiling as usual.

After they had all left I returned to the living room, I placed the gift Mori had given me before hand that I had slipped into my pocket. They made the best with what they had and really made this Christmas a memorable one. I'm very thankful to all of them. They all gave me what I wanted; friends. And perhaps more so with Mori now that that kiss has occurred. I'm so very glad I have these memories.

The door bell was ringing non-stop, it was rather irritating. I got out of bed, quickly got changed and got the door. The first thing I hear was "What took you so long?" Tamaki is rather impatient, that's what I've learned. They all invited themselves into the living room, placed many gifts under the tree (which surprises me because I didn't know it was even possible to get that many gifts from six people. They made me open all of the gifts in front of them. More pictures were taken. It was rather enjoyable to be able to spend Christmas with all of them. I came across a gift that was from all of them. They all sat around me. Mori was sitting next to me on one side and Hunny on the other. The Twins were leaning over the couch, Tamaki was sitting next to Mori, and Kyoya, well he was the one taking the pictures. I carefully took the wrapping paper off. Under the wrapping paper was a scrap book. I opened the cover; the first picture I saw was one of all of us, not posed, but on timer, one that didn't work out as we had hoped. But now that I look at it, it really shows the bond between the seven of us. The next page was of all of us decorating the Christmas tree. And one that I didn't even know had been taken. There were two actually. One was me trying to put the angle on the top of the Christmas tree; the other was of me falling onto Mori. There was pages worth of memories, ones from when I was preparing the hot chocolate, to all of us just goofing off. With only two pages left. I flip the page so I can see on of these last pages. It was of Mori and me, kissing under the mistletoe. Another picture I didn't know had been taken. This page had no pictures. There was an empty slot in which one could be inserted. There was writing all around the page. And one piece of writing that stood out among all of the other writing it said "Memories to always cherish" everyone had signed the scarp book. We took one last picture as a group right from where we were, Kyoya joined in for this group photo. As soon as it was taken Kyoya uploaded the pictures and printed the last one we had taken. He inserted it into the empty slot and the very last page. "And now it's complete." They all said. They also brought to my attention that they had a scrap book as well.

Close to the end of the day they all left. However before they left some asked what gift they liked the most. Hoping it was going to be the one they had given to me separately. However I replied to their question "My favourite present would likely be the fact I got to spend this day with you. A close second would have to be the scarp book of memories." I believe they were a little stunned, but I don't see why because I had expressed my beliefs on Christmas before hand. Minutes after this, they left, and I returned to the living room, packed everything and brought it upstairs to my room. This tree is going to be a pain to take down. Oh well, c'est la vie. Today was productive. I'm glad I have those guys to call…..frien-…..family.

Authors note~

I'm so glad this chapter is done. I started it this morning (X-mas day) and I finished before the day was over! Sorry about the writing, it's a bit rushed. I am now into the double digits! (SPOILER ALERT… sort of… anyway this is supposed to be the turning point in the story. (aka the kiss) so expect their relationship to progress quicker in the next few chapters.

OH! Almost forgot: Merry Christmas and Happy Holidays to you all!