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AN: Thanks again to La Fee Verte for beta reading. Merry Christmas, everyone! As always, hope you enjoy. -Maho-chan :)

Another Christmas Eve
A Hana Yori Dango Drabble
By Maho-chan

It was a little chilly in the corner of the hotel foyer, just outside the ballroom where a festive holiday celebration was in high gear. A slight draft wafted through, hinting at the snow that fell softly outside the huge glass windows. Tsukushi shivered and tucked Tsukasa's coat around her as she did her best to curl her legs under it. Eyes still closed, she adjusted the soft cloth around her shoulders, and then sighed as she was engulfed in the familiar scent of wool and his cologne. Nestled among the plump cushions, Tsukushi sleepily inched further into the sofa as the lights of a towering Christmas tree twinkled above her.

Tsukasa's scent penetrated her dreams, bringing comfort and sweet imaginings of that curly haired idiot. Unbeknown to her, the party continued on. Icicles were forming outside the window nearby.

And after a while, a soft shuffling footfall was heard.

Silly, how could you fall asleep here?

Tsukasa thought to himself as he leaned over Tsukushi. He brushed a wisp of hair from her cheek and frowned.

You are always too tired. I told you that you should take the day off on Christmas Eve!

And we didn't need to come here; we could have just stayed in tonight.

But Tsukushi had insisted on attending Shizuka's holiday party.

Tsukasa carefully sat next to her on the couch, so that she was curled around him. Tsukushi shifted in her sleep and clutched at his coat. He arranged it around her shoulders carefully and then began carefully removing the high heels she wore. Tsukasa pulled each shoe off then dropped them onto the carpet, smiling slightly as Tsukushi flexed her toes in her sleep. He tugged the edges of her long formal gown over her bare legs, noting that she was shivering a little.

I should take her home with me now.

As the clock chimed midnight, Tsukasa smiled a peaceful smile.

Another Christmas together.

He thought happily. He cupped her cheek in his palm, and smiled when her eyelashes fluttered. About to shift her into his arms so he could carry her to his car, he was startled as her arm shot out and she punched him in the shoulder.

Tsukushi came out of sleep ever so slowly, her groggy mind beginning to register her surroundings. Someone was touching her. Tsukushi winced as warm fingertips caressed her face.

"Wha?" she mumbled. The person took her hand and held it.

Tsukushi opened her eyes and sleepily gazed at Tsukasa. Recognizing him, she felt instantaneous emotions so strong that she blurted out her thoughts.

"Oh…it's you. Stupid." She groaned softly, before yawning into her fingertips.

Eyes still closed, Tsukushi missed how Tsukasa frowned and raised an eyebrow at her in reply.

She sighed to herself as the scent of him pervaded her senses again. She registered the warmth of his body next to her, and moaned softly.

"Love you…" Her voice trailed off. After a moment, the only sound from her was a barely audible snore.

Tsukasa grinned before gathering Tsukushi into his arms and giving her the softest of kisses. She slept on in his arms, a small smile gracing her sleeping face.

In the distance, the clinking of glasses and laughter could be heard. Tsukasa ignored it all, content to watch Tsukushi dozing in his embrace, and not paying attention as their friends sang a merry rendition of "We Wish You a Merry Christmas."

-Maho-chan (12/24/09) :D