Okay, I've decided to do my usual writing format which is everything I write is in paragraphs. It'll be less confusing, so yeah. Oh, the song is All I Want For Christmas Is You sung by Mariah Carey.
Too tired of this to fully correct punctuation. Sorry.
Disclaimer: Don't own.
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Ch.28: December 24th
Megumi started to hang up the mistletoe around the studio, the faint sound of Christmas music filling the background. She was standing on her toes, trying to hang the small plant on the doorway. "Damn, too short and I almost got it," she muttered before she felt someone behind her.
"Here," said Sasuke as he hung it before he walked off to help Neji with the tree in the living room.
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Neji was struggling with the tree resting on his side and noticed Sasuke come in, hands in his pockets. "Dammit Uchiha, help me!"
Sasuke smirked. "Too much for you?" he asked.
Neji glared. "No, but if I did it by myself, it crash into the wall, now help!" he yelled.
Sasuke looked at him then to the man on the couch. "Hn. Kakashi, help him."
"Zzz…"
Neji sighed. "Don't bother. I tried getting him up earlier and nothing. He's been sleeping a lot lately."
Sasuke walked over to Neji. "Probably because he doesn't have his Icha Icha. He probably has dreams of it, so he can't sleep at might. Happened last time too," he said, helping lift the tree.
"But why?"
"Cuz Megumi asked him to. He can't say no to her. None of us really can, but him especially," Sasuke sighed.
Neji looked over at the man dead to the world and sighed. "He really likes her, doesn't he?"
Sasuke looked at the tree seriously. "And the idiot doesn't think we know. Hell, after he got pissed as fuck at Kiba and her, we just thought he thought she was too young, but I think we had a slight feeling about it," Sasuke noted.
Neji pushed the tree the left and wiped the bead of sweat from his forehead. "Done. You know, we should help him, but maybe she doesn't feel the same way about him."
Sasuke dusted off his hands. "Maybe, but it's worth a shot."
"Zzzz…"
Neji sweatdropped. "He can really sleep," he noted. A light bulb went off in his head. He looked mischievously to Sasuke. "Uchiha, I got an idea."
Sasuke smirked. "What do you have in mind?"
"Well…."
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Kakashi blinked his eyes open and yawned. He scratched his neck and stretched, his jounin vest going up his stomach with his arms. 'That was a nice nap,' he thought.
"Hey Kakashi, can you come into the kitchen for a minute?" called Megumi from the kitchen.
Kakashi dropped his arms and blinked. "Hm? Sure," he said pushing off from the black couch and heading towards the kitchen.
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Megumi's POVSakura and I were stringing popcorn garlands when I heard Kakashi come in. We looked up and burst into laughter, some popcorn spilling on the wood floor.
Kakashi looked at us strangely. "What's so funny?" he asked, arms folded and eyebrow raised.
"You!" she laughed, pointing at him. I wiped the tears from my eyes. "You really have no idea, do you?"
"What is so funny?!" he asked exasperatedly.
I stood up from my stool and walked over to him. "Bring your head down and hold still," I said, still giggling. Kami, he looked stupid.
Kakashi looked at me puzzledly, but obliged. I reached behind his head and removed the clamp holding the dangling mistletoe from his headband. I held the wire in my hand and pointed to the plant hanging from the arched wire. You can see why I was laughing.
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Normal POV
Neji whispered from outside the kitchen door. "Did you get them?"
Hinata nodded, holding the camera in her hands. "Yup. A photo of her getting the thing off and one showing it to him. They look kawaii."
"We better get out of here before they find us," whispered Naruto. Neji and Hinata nodded and they left to get the film developed.
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Megumi's POV
Sakura smiled smugly at us. "What?" I asked.
Sakura smirked, "You know the rule about standing under the mistletoe."
Kakashi and I both looked up to see the mistletoe dangling between the two of us. "Fine," I scowled.
"Kissing me can't be that bad," said Kakashi.
I blushed hotly. "It's not," I said softly.
Sakura raised an eyebrow. "Well?"
I tiptoed and he leaned down as we connected our lips. We felt a small flash of warmth and parted to see a camera connected to Sakura's eye. She looked at it and smirked happily. "This picture is going to be our Christmas card. Nice touch with the apron—gives it a homey feeling."
I stared down at the red and white striped apron that lay atop my red turtleneck and glared at it angrily. 'Stupid apron,' I thought. Kakashi snapped me out of my thoughts.
"You needed help?" he asked.
"Oh, yeah. Can you help me string the popcorn? Sakura was helping me, but I don't think she's coming back."
Kakashi looked to his left at the now empty stool. "She left when we had our backs turned, didn't she?"
"Yeah."
Kakashi and I sat down on the vacant stools and grabbed the needles. "So what's the popcorn for?" he asked.
"The tree. I found out how to make popcorn garlands online and wanted to try it out."
"Couldn't you poof it on?"
"Yeah, but this is one of those things that's worth the extra work," I said. I popped a piece into my mouth. "Plus, we can eat while we work," I winked.
"That's always a good thing," he agreed.
"Although the lights going to be a pain," I sighed.
"Hn."
"You're starting to sound like Sasuke."
"Hn."
I just shook my head and continued my work.
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Normal POV
Megumi clapped her hands together and looked at the now decorated tree. It was covered in ornaments and their popcorn garlands, the star on top perfecting it. Kakashi scratched his cheek beside her. "I told you it was going to be worth it!" she grinned.
"Not bad," he said.
"I knew you'd like it," she smiled, ignoring the fact she smelled like popcorn.
Shino and Kiba entered the room. "Hey," said Kiba.
"Hey. Where's everyone else?" she asked.
"Developing film." said Sasuke as he leaned against the living room entrance.
Sasuke was looking at Megumi disapprovingly. "What?" she asked, slightly irked.
"Sakura showed me the picture," he said.
She slapped her forehead. "Sorry Sasuke," she said guiltily. Sasuke nodded and looked at Kakashi who had a 'I'm not guilty of doing anything wrong' face.
Sasuke narrowed his gaze at the man. "I thought you would know better."
"I woke up to that thing strapped to my head," said Kakashi defensively.
Megumi stared up at Kakashi. "Well, who was in the room with you while you asleep?
"Well, I sensed Neji and…" he drifted off. "SASUKE!" he screamed, chidori in hand.
Megumi turned to face Sasuke, but he was gone. Kakashi was red in the face. Whether it was from embarrassment or leashed anger, she couldn't tell.
'Bastard,' Kakashi thought.
"I'm going to take a shower and poof up stuff for the dance tonight. See you later," she said.
"See ya," answered Kiba. Shino and Kakashi nodded. Megumi smiled and ran into her room and grabbed some clothes before going into the bathroom.
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Megumi looked down at the white dress she was wearing. She went over to the mirror and spun around. It was a spaghetti strapped dress that flowed to her ankles and shimmered from the glitter on the fabric. 'Perfect. Now to go outside.'
She went out into the living room area and looked around. 'Good, no one's here.' Focusing some of her energy, she imagined the setting she wanted for their dance.
POOF!
She opened her eyes to see a marble floor, a small music system, and the Christmas tree in the corner. 'And tomorrow's the big day.' she thought smiling.
Kiba entered the bright room. "Whoa!" he exclaimed.
Naruto tugged at the tie around his neck. "It's so bright! Hinata, you look nice!"
Hinata looked down at her pale blue dress and blushed. "So do you, Naruto-kun."
Sasuke came in with Sakura. "Inuzuka, Hinata, dobe," he greeted.
"Teme. Hi Sakura-chan. You look nice," Naruto grinned. Sakura looked down at her pink dress with a matching set of gloves. "Thanks."
"What about us?" asked a new voice.
"Hey Shino," said Kiba. Shino nodded in response. Sasuke regarded Neji coolly.
"Hyuuga."
"Uchiha."
Sakura ran over to Tenten and hugged her. "Nice look, Tenten. You have your hair down!" she exclaimed.
Tenten spun in her red Chinese dress and smiled. "Neji-kun told me to put it down for tonight." she said, pulling on a strand of hair.
Sasuke smirked. "Looks like Hyuuga's going soft."
Neji glared at the Uchiha. "What about you?" he countered.
A cloud of gray smoke appeared between them. "Hi everyone," smiled a silver-haired man.
"Let's get started!" Megumi shouted.
She went over to pop the CD into the player and the music started to play. Sasuke bowed in his tuxedo. "May I have this dance?" Sakura blushed took his hand as he lead her onto the floor.
Neji bowed and kissed Tenten's hand. "May I?" Tenten nodded and blushed as Neji whisked her away.
"Let's dance, Hinata-chan."
"Sure, Naruto-kun." Megumi smiled at them and sat in the corner with Hoshi.
A few minutes passed and a new song started to play. "I'm dreaming of a white Christmas." Megumi sang softly when she noticed two feet near hers. She looked up to see Kiba. "It can't be that fun sitting here while everyone else has fun. Come on, dance with me."
She took his extended hand and smiled. "Sure."
She let him pull her from her chair and lead her to the floor. Sasuke and Neji looked to each other worriedly as she spun around, laughing. "This is fun, Kiba-kun!"
He smiled. "Told you." He spun me out and pulled me back into his body. The music started to wind down. "Wanna dance with me for this next song?"
"Um…"
"She'll be with me for the next dance, I'm afraid."
Megumi peered over Kiba's shoulder. "Kakashi?"
He nodded and took my hand out of Kiba's and pulled me into his chest. "Sorry Kiba, you'll have to sit this one out."
Kiba glared at him and Kakashi glared back. Kiba relented and sat down to watch over Akamaru and Hoshi.
Megumi looked up into Kakashi's masked face. "What was that all about?" she asked.
"I wanted to dance with you."
"But Kiba was asking me to dance with him. You could've waited."
"I don't like to share." he smiled. Her face turned a bright red. "Shall we?" he asked.
She looked up, her blush still resting on her cheeks. "S-s-sure." He gave her his patented smile and a new song started.
I don't want a lot for
Christmas
There is just one thing I need, and I
Don't care
about the presents
Underneath the Christmas tree
I don't need
to hang my stocking
There upon the fireplace
Santa Claus won't
make me happy
With a toy on Christmas day
I just want you
for my own
More than you could ever know
Make my wish come
true
All I want for Christmas is you, youuuuu, ooh ooh baby, oh
oh
I won't ask for much this Christmas
I won't even wish
for snow, and I
I just want to keep on waiting
Underneath the
mistletoe
I won't make a list and send it
To the North Pole
for Saint Nick
I won't even stay up late
To hear those magic
reindeer click
'Cuz I just want you here tonight
Holding on
to me so tight
What more can I do
Oh, Baby all I want for
Christmas is you, youuuu, ooh baby
All the lights are
shining
So brightly everywhere
And the sound of
childrens'
Laughter fills the air
And everyone is singing
I
hear those sleigh bells ringing
Santa won't you bring me
The
one I really need
Won't you please bring my baby to me quickly,
yeah
Ohh ohh, I don't want a lot for Christmas
This is all
I'm asking for
I just want to see my baby
Standing right
outside my door
Ohh ohh, I just want you for my own
More
than you could ever know
Make my wish come true
Oh, Baby all I
want for Christmas is you, you ooh, baby
All I want for Christmas is you, ooh baby
All I want for Christmas is you, ooh baby
The song ended and Megumi lifted her head from Kakashi's chest and saw something pass in his eye. For a fleeting moment, she thought she saw a look of adoration and love in his eye. She mentally scolded herself. 'You know better than to get your hopes up,' she thought.
Megumi noticed Kakashi looking worriedly at her. She smiled falsely at him and quickly changed the subject. "You realize that you need to still choose someone for me to date." she said prodding his chest.
"I know, I already chose someone."
"Who?" He gave her another patented smile. "You'll find out when I tell you which is later."
She glared playfully at him. "You can be so infuriating sometimes."
"But you like it that way." he smirked.
She snorted. "Arrogant too," she countered.
He smirked. "I'll show how arrogant I can be."
"I'd like to see you try." she smirked.
He lowered his head and whispered in her ear, "As you wish."
Megumi had no time to react as he dipped her and covered her lips with his own. Her eyes widened as she saw everyone stop and stare, Kiba almost fell out of his seat. She could feel him smirk against her lips. "Arrogant enough or do you need more?" he whispered.
She watched him as he helped her up, her head still foggy from the kiss. "I think I'll go lie down on my bed." she answered. She bowed at him and disappeared into her room, Kakashi's gaze never leaving her back.
Kiba picked up his jaw from the floor and stomped over to Kakashi. "What was that all about?!" he screamed.
"Nothing." said Kakashi dismissively.
"It's something. Why were you acting like such a prick to me?" he exclaimed.
Kakashi glared at the young man. "I don't share well." he answered before leaving the room and Kiba stared dumbly after him.
Sasuke and Neji looked to each other. "Guess he likes her more than we thought." remarked Sasuke.
"Hn, but how does she feel?" asked Neji.
"I think she might like him back, but we can't be so sure." said Sakura.
Hinata looked at Kiba. "Poor Kiba-kun, I don't think he meant for this to happen." she said.
"And I don't think he's quite over her just yet, if anything, I think it's gotten stronger." said Tenten.
"Well, guess the party's over. Come on. It's Christmas tomorrow and we need to be asleep for Santa!" exclaimed Naruto.
The group all laughed. 'Dobe, you sure know how to lighten a mood.' Sasuke smirked before turning off the lights and heading for his room.
