"Hiro! Hiro! Come on! It's time to open gifts!" 8-year-old Jayden shouted to his roommate.
"Jayden...why are you shouting…" Hiro groaned throwing his pillow at the other boy who caught it.
"Because it's Christmas! Time to open gifts!" Jayden grabbed Hiro's arm and dragged him out of bed.
"Oi! What was that for?" Hiro grumbled
"Everyone is waiting for you lazy one. And if I remember correctly that cute girl Kawai wanted to sit next to you." Jayden smirked and made kissy noises. "Must be looove." Jayden sang
A now red Hiro grabbed Jayden and glared at him.
"Oh, what's this Ryoma Hironaka is glaring at me! He knows mines way scarier though." Jayden teased
"Cmon Kojima let's go." He may be his surrogate brother but he knows how to get under your skin. 'I guess that's what brothers are for.'
The two of them finally got to the living room where they were greeted by an 8-year-old girl.
The girl had brown hair in a split ponytail and bright blue eyes. She wore a Christmas sweater that was open, a red and green skirt, with a snowman tie that hung over the skirt.
The girl went over to Hiro and rubbed his orange-brown hair.
"Hey, there sleepy head." The girl greeted with a closed eye smile.
The boy in question turned red. "Hello, Kawai."
"Sup, Hirobaka," Kawai said
"Oh! A new nickname! I'm using that one!" Jayden said
"And Hello Kojima," Kawai said looking at the brown-haired boy in one of his signature animal onesies, this one was a dragon with a Christmas hat.
"Hello, Kawaii." Jayden greeted with his one closed-eyed smile
"Still young and immature," Kawai said
"We are the same age." Jayden huffed
"But you are still younger than me," Jayden growled as he faced away.
"Come on the rest are waiting for us."
The group was filled with other 8 and 9-year-olds. The Center had separated to kids based on age. 8-9, 10-12, 13-15, and 16 and up.
"Alright, kids! Now that everyone is here let's begin opening gifts!" The lady in charge said. "How about we start with the runt." She pointed right at Jayden.
"Runt!? Le gasp." Jayden popped the 'P' "Ms. Homura I am Not the runt!" Jayden said but it's true he's the runt being the smallest and youngest.
"Come on runt open your gifts!" Hiro and Kawai both teased
Jayden mumbled under his breath before being to open his gifts.
All the kids were enjoying their gifts. The trio as everyone calls them were playing on their new Nintendo 64 after they broke their last one.
"I can't believe they gave the runt a 4th one." A kid grumbled
Jayden and Kawai were both playing while Hiro took a break. The boy got a snack from the kitchen and ate it on the couch. He stared out the window looking out the window. He saw something with red eyes in the shadows before it disappeared.
"Huh what was that." Hiro thought before running out the building looking for what he saw. He heard some rustling in the bushes. Following the sound, he saw a little dragon with a Santa hat on. "Huh!? What are you!" Hiro shouted
"Wait don't be afraid of me! Im not bad." The dragon said
"What are you then?"
"Im Veemon! Nice to meetcha!' Veemon had his fingers in the shape of a V
"I've never heard of Veemon," Hiro said
"Well, I'd think so. I'm a Digimon."
"A Digimon?"
"Yep. A Digital Monster."
"Wow, that's cool! So why are you in a Santa Hat?"
"Oh! I saw some fat man in a red suit deliver presents to that building so I thought I'd do the same! But then you spotted me so it would ruin things." Veemon played with claws. Hiro noticed the bag of toys Veemon had with him.
"Hey, I know a secret way you can get in. Be right back." Hiro took off before coming back with a blindfolded Jayden.
"Hey Hiro I know you could be mad for earlier but this is cruel!" Jayden yelled scared for his life. Veemon stared at the kid in wonder. "He reminds me of someone" Veemon thought.
Hiro put Veemon and Jayden next to each other.
"Same size, same color, same thing!" Hiro cheered
"What!? Hey, what's happening!" Jayden shouted
"Jayden stay here I'll be back for you in a bit," Hiro said running off dragging Veemon with him.
Jayden sat there before he started singing his alone song.
"I'm alone… And lie's probably going to come to an end soon. Please remember my existence and don't turn me to dust…." Jayden started to sing
"Once your in there keep your head down and move fast. To the tree over there. Also if someone talks to you act mischievous and playful." Hiro said
"Ok…" Veemon said
"Mr. Suzuki!" Hiro and Veemon turned to the kids inside. They saw a man with a backpack full of stuff.
"Who's that?"
"Mr. Suzuki and inventor who comes here weekly to give us free stuff. If he says something to you say. Hello, Mr. Inventor Guy man dude!" Hiro impersonated Jayden
"Why?"
"Because Jayden likes to troll people. He gets away with it being the runt and all."
"What's your relationship?" Veemon asked
"Oh well we are best friends but we see each other as brothers," Hiro said
"Is there something off with him?" Veemon asked
"He's kinda weird...sometimes a golden light shines when he sleeps but it's very dim," Hiro said
"Then is it him...the golden child?" Veemon thought
"Alright! Ready Veemon!"
"No…"
"3...2…1...GO!" Hiro shouted running through the doors.
Veemon went around the kids and walked that only his side was showing. Once he got to the tree he threw the bag down and walked back to where he came.
Veemon walked back to the bushes to where Jayden was sitting. Veemon studied the boy looking for anything that would prove his theory.
"His figure looks like him and his hair." Veemon thought "Maybe I should take off the blindfold." As the dragon reached for it
"Sucess!" Hiro shouted running back into the bushes
"Sucess what!" Jayden shouted "Ryoma you better explain what's going on. And why you decided to kidnap me!" Jayden yelled
Hiro told Veemon to hid in the bushes before dragging Jayden back inside and taking off his blindfold. The orange-brown haired boy snuck back over to Veemon.
"Um...Ryoma?" Veemon asked
"Yeah?" Hiro answered
Veemon knew this might be the only way to find out if Jayden is who he thinks he is. "Can I stay with you?" Veemon asked
Hiro thought about before smiling "Sure! I know of a hidden place in Jayden and I's room!" Also, you can stay in this spot!"
"Thank you!" Veemon cheered before hugging Hiro. The boy was surprised before hugging back.
"Best Christmas ever." Hiro decided in his mind.