Hello everyone. Sorry for the delay of the chapter but inspiration never comes when I need it.
At Kazumi's home...
'' Kyoya, you know what day it is today?''
Hibari raised an eyebrow, waiting for an answer.
'' It's Christmas! It's the day which we celebrate with our...''
'' No.''
''...families and...''
'' No.''
'' ...friends.''
'' I don't care.''
'' But Reborn has organised a Christmas party and we are invited, so we have to go!''
'' Have to?''
'' Ok. We don't have to go but I want us to. It will be fun!''
'' For who?''
'' For me and everybody else?''
'' And for me?''
'' Oh come on! It's not going to be as bad as you imagine it. And we can leave any time we want. Please?''
'' I am not convinced yet.''
'' You are the cloud guardian, so you have to go because this is a Vongola Christmas party. Are you convinced now?''
'' No.''
'' I give up. Do whatever you want. But I'm going. And I will be dressed up too.
'' Dressed up?''
'' Yes! As a female Santa! Kyoko , Haru and Chrome chan will be dressed as one too. I am very excited about this. You know, it's a red dress...''
'' Is it short?''
'' Yes.''
'' We are definitely not going.''
Kazumi pouted and crossed her arms. '' I am angry at you now , Kyoya.''
Hibari stared at her...'' Fine..'' He sighed. '' But , if any male herbivore touches you, will be bitten to death. No exception.''
Kazumi gulped. '' Can they at least talk to me?''
'' If only I am there.''
'' Fine...''
At the party...
'' See Kyoya? I told you that it will be fun!''
Hibari stared at Kazumi. Was she kidding him? For the past one hour he spend the time by biting male herbivores to death. Oh and don't forget the damn crowding. He was about to answer the question when he noticed that she wasn't there anymore.
He looked around to find her. When he did he almost facepalmed.
She had an argument with the poor maid who carried a plate with chocolate sweets.
'' No miss , I can't give you the plate.''
He heard the maid saying as he approached them.
'' Look... I know that you are worried for those lovable sweets, but don't worry. I will treat them with respect. Just give the plate to me.''
Hibari rolled his eyes as he saw his girlfriend drooling.
Her mother had allowed her to eat sweets for today, as an exception.
'' Chocolate. Must Eat. Give me.''
The maid was silently asking for help. This girl was strange and creepy!
'' Just give her the plate.''
'' Reborn san?! But these are for all the guests.'' The maid said surprised.
'' It's ok. We have enough sweets for everybody.''
'' I understand.'' The maid bowed then gave Kazumi the plate and left.
'' Yay! Thank you Reborn san. You are the best!''
'' Akanbou, what is the meaning of this?'' Hibari asked , raising an eyebrow.
'' I want her to do something.'' Reborn answered calmly.
'' No I am not sharing the chocolates!''
Kazumi shouted and both Reborn and Hibari resisted the urge to beat her.
'' Nobody asked you to share Kazumi. I only have a request.''
'' Request? What is it?''
'' I want you to sing.''
Moments of silence followed...
'' Sing? Me?...Why?''
'' Because I said so.'' The sun arcobaleno answered.
'' I do not approve of this.'' Hibari stated.
'' Look Reborn san , I am afraid I can't accept the request. Besides, you don't even know if I have a good voice.''
'' Oh trust me , I know.'' Reborn said smirking. '' Your mother was a singer before meeting your father, wasn't she? And you, like your mother, have a good singing voice but you won't do anything about that because of your fear of crowds. Right?''
Kazumi open her eyes wide.
'' Don't be surprised. I have my ways at learning things. I am only asking you to sing one Christmas song. Is that too much?''
Yes it is...She wanted to answer but something inside her stopped her.
'' F-fine! Do you have the lyrics to the song?''
Reborn nodded, gave the paper with the lyrics to her and told her that he would call her again in an hour. After that Kazumi said that she needed to go to the bathroom...
'' Akanbou...''
'' I know exactly what I'm doing. It will help her. Don't you think that she becomes unintentionally attached to you? She spent the whole time here next to you. It will be good for both of you if she becomes a little more independent.''
The cloud guardian remained silent. Truth was that he wouldn't like it if Kazumi became too much attached on him.
'' Only one song...'' He said as he walked outside...
At the bathroom...
'' Hey, I know this song! I used to sing it when I was little. Could be possible that Reborn knew that too?'' Kazumi thought as she walked out of the bathroom, while reading the lyrics, when she suddenly fell onto someone.''
'' Hahi! Kazumi chan!''
'' Oh Haru chan. Sorry for falling onto you.''
'' It's ok! What is this?'' Haru asked pointing at the paper.
'' This? It's a paper with the lyrics of a Christmas song. Reborn san wants me to sing this for tonight.''
'' Eh?! Really?! Then you probably have a good voice, Kazumi chan.''
'' Hmm...I am not so sure about that. I know for example that my mother has a great voice since she was a singer. But I don't know if I have a good singing voice too.''
'' Wow! Your mother was a singer?! That's awesome. Was she famous?''
'' No, I can't say that. But she loved what she was doing. I know that she wanted to be a famous singer when she was younger. Anyway, her dream ended when she met my father.''
'' Did she fall in love with your father?''
'' At the beginning, yes. That was why she decided to quit her job. She was a fool. She was young and she didn't realise that my father was only using her before it was too late. Well, what's done , is done.''
'' Yeah, you're right. Good luck on singing tonight. Haru thinks that you would be very good!''
'' Thanks Haru for your kind words. I will do my best!''
And her best she did. Although she started a little nervous but that's understandable.
She had truly enjoyed it and judging from the positive reactions she received , it seemed so the others had enjoyed it too.
She even wanted to sing one more song too , but when she mentioned that to Kyoya he just glared at her.
After the party...
'' That was amazing!'' Kazumi cheerfully said as she and Hibari were walking back to their homes.
'' Hnn...''
'' You haven't told me yet if you liked it when I sang.''
The skylark stopped walking for a moment. Then he approached her and kissed her forehead.
'' It was very good. I am proud of you.'' He said, making Kazumi blush.
P.S: The song Kazumi sang could be any happy Christmas song you like. I don't want to put a limit on your imagination.
So that was it. I hope that you enjoyed it and thanks AGAIN for the support.
Have a Happy New Year!
