----: *rocks to some music & bobs her head* "They say... this is the city... the city of angels, but all I see is dead wings." =^o^= It's some Inuyasha music video I downloaded & it's cool! I also downloaded a Samurai X music video that is to the song "Stupify" by a group called Disturbed. I could sit here in front of my computer talking about all of the videos I downloaded, but no one came to hear that. Ya'll (yes, I'm southern) came to read this here fic o' mine! ((*ish being TOO southern* O.o*)) Dun worry, I sound better than that & I type better than I sound. ;x By the way, for you people that haven't got the hint yet, I DO NOT OWN YU YU HAKUSHO!!! Nor will I ever! ((Unless by some MAJOR fluke... hmm....))

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Surprisingly, Hiei doesn't sense the little perpetrator sneaking up the stairs behind Shizuru & himself.

While hidden in a small group of people, Kurama smiles as he watches his little brother do as he had told him. Botan also watches & covers her mouth with her hands to prevent herself from laughing.

Kurama glances over a Botan & leans over to whisper in her ear, "We're going to have fun & make them 'show the spirit of Christmas,' if you catch my drift."

Botan nods, "Alright, we'll pressure them into it. I know Yusuke & Kuwabara will help us, definitely."

Without the two noticing, Shuichi extends a stick with mistletoe tied onto the end above Hiei & Shizuru.

Kurama smirks, "Ok, that's our cue Botan. Lets gather Yusuke & Kuwabara."

They quickly make their way over to Yusuke & Kuwabara. The four can be seen discussing something & both Yusuke & Kuwabara grin devilish grins.

Yusuke chuckles quietly, "So, you two are playing as cupids, is that it?"

Kurama shrugs, "I suppose so, but lets go embarrass them now shall we?"

Kuwabara laughs a little, "Yeah! I finally get to get back at that stupid punk!"

The four walk towards Hiei & Shizuru, but stop a few feet away from them in some semblance of a circle.

Hiei & Shizuru glance around at them, both nervous & curious.

Yusuke chuckles darkly & points up at the mistletoe, "C'mon Hiei, don't tell me that you didn't notice that you're standing below a mistletoe. You know what that means don't ya?"

Hiei is confused, so he turns to Kurama for answers.

Kurama smiles brightly at being acknowledged, knowing very well that Hiei would most likely try to kill him later, "It's a Christmas tradition in the human world. If two people of the opposite gender stand under a mistletoe, then they must kiss."

Hiei's eyes nearly pop out of their sockets, "WHAT THE HELL???"

The kitsune chuckles nervously, "Come on Hiei, you can't break tradition." ^_^*

Hiei's shocked expression turns into one of fury, "You set us up, DIDN'T YOU??? I should kill you right here & now!!!"

He glances around at all of them, also noticing Shuichi at this time, "I should kill all of you fools!"

Kuwabara leans towards Hiei with his fists on his hips, grinning widely, "C'mon Hiei, kiss my sister. You know you want to!"

Shizuru growls at Kuwabara, which causes him to back away immediately, "Eh, sorry sis, but you two gotta kiss!"

Shizuru glares at Botan next, "You're just as guilty as Kurama, Botan."

Botan makes a kitty face & paws the air with one of her hands, "I know, I know, but I just couldn't resist! Botan is sorry, but you two still have to kiss each other."

Yusuke begins repeatedly chanting the word "kiss," immediately followed by Kuwabara, then Botan, then lastly Kurama. At hearing this, the rest of the people at the party come to investigate & join in.

"Kiss. Kiss. Kiss. Kiss. Kiss. Kiss. Kiss. Kiss. Kiss...."

Hiei & Shizuru look at each other apprehensively, blushing.

Shizuru sighs after a minute or two, "Look, I hate this as much as you do, but they won't stop until we kiss. Let's just get this over with & give each other a quick kiss so those idiots will be satisfied & shut the hell up. Just a quick peck on the cheek should do."

Hiei also gives in & they give one another a quick peck on the cheek. Unfortunately, this doesn't satisfy the majority of the crowd.

Kurama shakes his head, "That was pathetic. You have to do it like this..."

He pulls Botan to him & kisses her tenderly on her lips. She is surprised for a split second, but then returns the kiss gently. Everyone, with the exception of Hiei & Shizuru, clap & cheer loudly.

"Yeah! Show 'em how it's done Kurama!" Yusuke shouts while pumping his fist into the air.

Kurama & Botan stare at one another, smiling gently before turning back to the other 'couple'.

Hiei sneers, "Showoff."

Kurama just smiles mischievously, "Go on you two. Kiss like you mean it."

Everyone begins chanting again & claps with each word.

After some hesitation, Hiei & Shizuru move towards each other. They pause for a moment before they share a kiss. They hold the kiss for about three seconds before quickly pulling away, applause & shouts erupting in the room. They look at each other, blushing a deep red, almost nearly matching the color of Kurama's hair.

Shizuru stares at Hiei silently, ~He's a good kisser... and pretty handsome too....~

Hiei does the same, ~That wasn't bad... in fact... it felt nice. Now that I look at her, she seems very beautiful for a human woman....~

Shuichi runs back down the stairs & up to Kurama, "Did I do ok?"

Kurama smiles at him, "Yes, you performed well Shuichi. I still can't believe that Hiei didn't sense you. You would make a good spy."

Shuichi grins at the compliment, "Cool, because I was thinking of becoming one."

Kurama is about to respond when his mother silences the room.

She smiles, "Everyone, it's time for opening presents!"

Unnoticed by all, Kurama smiles mischievously, his emerald orbs twinkling, ~Time for my surprise...~