Hello everyone! I'm back again with another chapter. I'm very determined to keep this advent going because I'm having a blast writing it! I had a few more ideas on how this chapter should go, but I'm pretty sure this works out. I have a fluffy scene planned for when they decorate the tree and that will be a chapter of itself because it's really cute. I'm sorry if this seems rushed. I'm in the middle of finals right now and writing this in between breaks of my papers. XD

Anyway thanks again for the alerts, favorites, and the reviews!

Let's begin!

I don't own Naruto, Kishimoto-sensei does.

Kakashi looked down at the report in front of him before he turned his eyes to Sasuke. He couldn't remember the last time Sasuke was home for the holidays even before he left Konoha. Kakashi remembered the way Naruto would try and be involved in the holidays. Although it took Kakashi and Iruka to walk around the village with Naruto to make sure that none of the villagers tried to hurt him. He felt that he might have to watch Sasuke this year. While everyone didn't react negatively to Sasuke's return there were some that felt the village were better off.

Especially Naruto's fan who learned bits and pieces about his past with Sasuke. Information Kakashi didn't know got out, but did due to Naruto's popularity. Kakashi didn't think he would see the day where Naruto had more popularity than Sasuke. Then again, he didn't see himself as Hokage a few years ago either, so there was always room for change.

He hoped the village felt the same way along with the Konoha 11.

Kakashi cleared his throat. "It's good to see you again, Sasuke-kun."

Sasuke nodded. "You, as well, Hokage-sama."

Kakashi hummed as he put the report to the side. "Everything checks out. Now that you're home what are you going to do?"

"Go home to sleep for a while. I'm tired."

"Okay, any plans?"

"Not at the moment."

"Alright, well, have a nice day Sasuke."

Sasuke nodded. He bowed to Kakashi again before he walked out the room. When the door closed behind him Kakashi slumped against his chair. That tired him out more than he thought. He sat up at the knock on his door.

"Hokage-sama? It's me."

"Come in Shizune-san."

Shizune opened the door with Tonton behind her. She adjusted the folders in her arms on her way inside and placed them on Kakashi's desk. "I have the paper work along with the responses from the other Kages. They said they'll be able to make it to annual holiday party. Also, the new system will be installed next week so we'll have to relocate to finish our work for about two weeks."

Kakashi nodded. "Ah, I see. Thank you Shizune-san."

Shizune nodded as she placed her hands in front of her. "I saw Uchiha-san is back. Are you okay?"

Kakashi let out a soft sigh as he slumped a bit in his chair. "I'm fine. I'm wondering how I could make his transition into the village a little easier. He isn't like Naruto-kun. He wears his emotions and feelings on his sleeve. With Sasuke-kun I'm unsure on what to do with him."

Shizune hummed. She saw him on her way to the office. She opened her mouth to greet him when he walked past with a slight nod. Well, it was better than when he ignored her, so that was something. She gave Kakashi a reassuring smile. "He'll be able to find his way. He's already making little strides towards getting to know everyone. I'm sure it'll continue."

Kakashi smiled at their picture of Team 7 he kept on his desk. "Yes, I'm sure it will too."

"What am I going to get her!?" Naruto groaned as he tugged his hair.

Sai chuckled. "It was a good idea that we got the tree first. I believe if we went with Naruto's first idea we would be at the store all day."

Shino shook his head. "Yes, I agree."

After they got Sai's tree, they dropped it off at his apartment before they returned to the marketplace. Naruto went to store to store, but he couldn't find anything that stuck out to him. After going to three stores he sat down in the nearest bench with a frustrated groan.

"Why can't I find anything for her? I know she'll have an amazing gift for me and I don't know what to get her." Naruto huffed as he pouted and crossed his arms over his chest.

Shino couldn't keep the amused smirk off his face. To think a few years ago, Hinata sat on that very bench with a gift in her hands that she was too afraid to give Naruto. Shino forgot how similar they could be sometimes.

"What have you got her for her birthday? Can you give me a clue?" Naruto asked.

"If I give you a clue then it won't be from you. It will be my idea of a gift for Hinata-chan. You have to figure out what you want to give her." Shino said.

Naruto nodded. "Yeah, I should."

"Well, Naruto-kun, you reside with Hinata-san now. What are some things she likes to do?" Sai asked.

Naruto sat back and ran his fingers through his hair. "Well, she likes to press flowers and knit. She likes those drama programs that have a lot of romance in it. Hmm, she likes to read! Oh and she likes to collect these little figurines too."

"I believe you already have a lot to work with. It comes down to picking one." Shino said.

"If Hinata-san likes crafts then we can visit the craft's store. There are a few things need to pick up as well." Sai said.

"Great!" Naruto smiled as he jumped up off the bench. "I was thinking I could-" He started when he heard his name. He turned to see two girls in front of him with a present in hand. One of the girls with brown hair blushed as she held out the present in front of him.

"H-Here you are!"

Naruto rubbed his neck as he gave a polite smile. "Thank you." The girl's blush deepened before she ran down the street with her friend. Naruto sighed softly as he stared at the gift. "Um, sorry about that."

"It's fine." Sai said on their way to the store.

"What do you do with the gifts?" Shino asked.

"They sit in my room, until I give them to Konohamaru-kun. He normally knows what to do with them." Naruto said as he tucked the gift away in his jacket pocket. "Anyway, let's go get one of her presents!"

Sai and Shino nodded as they talked about different things along the way.

Naruto still wasn't used to receiving gifts from the many fangirls around the village. He didn't know what to do with them. When he lived alone he always piled them up in the corner, until Konohamaru took them away. When he moved in with Hinata he stopped taking them home. It didn't stop the gifts from piling up outside his door though. Whenever that happened Naruto sent a clone over to Konohamaru's place. Hinata didn't make a fuss about them, but he saw the way she looked at them sometimes.

He didn't think it was a good idea to carry them home anymore.

Naruto wondered if he could offer it to Shino or Sai before they all went home. Well, he could think about that later.

He had other things on his mind like trying to find the perfect gift for Hinata.

After their dango and tea, Hinata walked back to the compound with Hanabi and their father. She almost couldn't believe that the same man that told her stories about their mother. He looked happy at the way he described each place they passed. She couldn't remember the last time she saw him look this way. Hinata wondered if the change in his behavior had something to do with the elder's declining health. She hoped the elder could be around for one last Christmas.

They greeted the guards as they walked past the gates and over to the garden. Hiashi walked over to the steps before he turned to Hinata and Hanabi.

"Today was very enjoyable. I would like to do this again in the future, unless you have some objections to it." Hiashi said.

Hinata shook her head, only years of manners kept her mouth from falling open. "I do not mind. Do you Hanabi?"

Hanabi shook her head. "I'm fine with it too."

Hiashi nodded. "Very well. Have a nice day and remember Hina-chan, it's best to look for a bigger place now, then scrambling around for one later when the child is months away from being born."

Hinata flushed as she nodded. "Y-Yes father."

Hiashi nodded again before he walked up the steps and disappeared down the hall.

Hanabi giggled as she turned to Hinata. "Does father know something I don't?"

The flush on Hinata's face deepened as she shook her head. "No! I'm not pregnant, but I will be sure to let you know when I am."

"I'm guessing it will be soon."

"Hanabi!"

Hanabi giggled. "So what are you going to do now?"

"I was going to go home and set up the decorations for our tree. Why?"

"Um, I was wondering if you could help me pick out a gift for Konohamaru-kun. Because he always gets me one every year and I never know what to get him so this year I want to get him one okay?" Hanabi added quickly when she saw Hinata's smile.

"Sure, let's go." Hinata said.

"Are you sure? We can always do this tomorrow."

"Whatever is comfortable for you Hanabi."

"Let's do it today before I lose my nerve." Hanabi muttered as she walked over to the gates.

Hinata giggled as she followed behind her. "Alright."

Maybe she could return the favor and tease her sister for once.

After picking out a few books for Sasuke, Sakura and Ino hung out for a little before she returned home. She decided to stop by Sasuke's apartment first to drop off the decorations. She couldn't believe sometimes that he was back or that he gave her keys to his apartment. They were close to moving in, but Sakura had to reassure her parents that she would be alright. Her parents still weren't sold on the idea of her living with Sasuke.

Sakura sighed softly as she dug around for her key. She hoped they would come around soon. When she opened the door she nearly dropped her bags. Were those the right shoes in the doorway? Her heart pounded as she closed the door behind her. She put the bags down on the floor in the living room before she walked over to the bedroom. Sakura covered her mouth, stifling her gasp at Sasuke's sleeping figure.

He was home.

He was finally home.

Sakura walked over and pressed a kiss against his cheek. She knew he had to be tired after his recent trip to Wave Country. Sakura turned to walk away when Sasuke grabbed her wrist. She smiled as he tugged her down to the bed.

"Stay?" Sasuke asked.

Sakura nodded as she laid down next to him. "Alright."

She could catch up with him later.

Naruto grinned at the contents inside the bag on his way home. He found a few of Hinata's gifts at the craft store like some yarn, new needles, and a few more things he was sure she would like. He agreed to meet with Shino a little later to talk more about gifts. If there was one person who could steer him in the right direction when it came to gifts it would be him.

He looked down and grumbled at the gifts in front of his door. Naruto was pretty sure people knew that he was together with Hinata. He didn't want to be rude, but he thought the gifts would stop by now. Naruto picked them up on the way inside.

"Hinata! I'm home!"

He waited to hear her warm welcome when it didn't come he frowned.

"Hinata?" Naruto walked into the living room and didn't see her. Must still be out with her family. He took a seat at the table and pulled out the construction paper, markers, and scissors. At Sai's suggestion he bought some stuff to make a gift. He never made a gift before, he only hoped it would come out alright. Besides, love coupons were easy to make right?

He hoped so.

I wanted to end the chapter with everything about the day wrapping up. I'm going to dedicate a full chapter to them decorating the tree and house together because I feel it's important. Okay, until tomorrow everyone!