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A/N: This is a random, doesn't-take-place-in-Sight little Christmas special ^^


Mistletoe-Extra Chapter

In the Order, it was more than a common occurrence for mistletoe to be hung up in every available space, if only to mess with all those who walked around. This year was no different, except that there was even more mistletoe up than normal. It made navigating the building with anyone nearly impossible. Many people had begun trying to avoid following the tradition surrounding the plant, but as usual Lavi was keep to keep them from ruining the fun he got out of teasing them.

"Oh... Not again," Miranda sighed quietly. She somehow always seemed to forget about the mistletoe hung up in the middle of the hallway, even if she had started to catch the sprigs of it above the doors.

"Let me guess, mistletoe again?" Marie confirmed his suspicion. They had been unfortunate enough to get caught under the many poorly placed plants at least three times a day for the past week. And every time they tried to dodge it, Lavi seemed to show up, nosy as ever. On occasions, even Lenalee seemed to want to tease people with the mistletoe, and not just Miranda and Marie. Lavi and Lenalee were possibly the two biggest gossipers in the European branch, and they always wanted new fuel for topics.

"Yes, it's mistletoe, again," Miranda sighed softly.

"You know, I'm really not minding this, much," Marie chuckled, "It gives me an excuse to kiss you more often."

"I wouldn't have a problem with it if everyone around here didn't get so obnoxious about it. I think they've just been waiting for anyone in this branch of the Order to start a relationship so they would have people to tease about these types of things. You've noticed, right?" Miranda was referring to the fact that, since almost no one was on a mission thanks to a lag in work, people seemed to be talking about the relationships other people, usually the two of them- seeing as they were the only official couple- had. Normally only the usual gossipers were bad about it, but since more and more people had been looking for people to embarrass with taunts about the mistletoe they had become definite targets.

"That's just the nature of things around here. It always has been. You should have seen the teasing when Daisya asked Lenalee out. Though, he wasn't laughing about it after Komui caught wind of what had happened," Marie was laughing, now, "And before that, there were two married finders who had had their wedding here. Everyone loved to harass them about their relationship. I couldn't believe some of the questions people asked them. But the point is, Miranda, don't let it get to you. Everyone is just teasing to take their minds off of things. If it really bothers you too badly, I can try to think of a way to help you, though."

"It's not really bothering me, mostly it's more annoying than I would like to put up with. I can get past it... probably," she at least didn't sound annoyed as she had a moment before.

"How about, for the rest of today, we ignore the mistletoe," Marie suggested. He couldn't hear anyone else nearby; chances were Lavi or Lenalee weren't lurking around to ensure people "stuck with the Christmas spirit." And if they were, they weren't doing so in that area.

"That sounds like a good idea, if we can," she nodded. Miranda really didn't mind the kissing that came with all of the mistletoe; she was just shy about public affection like that. She found it challenging just to hold his hand as they walked, let alone kiss him. She was thankful that Marie seemed to understand that. She had been raised to be shy about that sort of thing and had certainly began being shy about them.

"Do you still want to go to the library for awhile?" Marie asked her after a few moments.

"Yes, going to the library still sounds like a very good idea," she nodded and caught his hand as they walked. They spent a few hours in the library, and on their way back, were, yet again, caught under mistletoe. This time, Miranda said nothing about it. On a small whim, though, she tugged lightly at his hand to get him to stop walking. Standing up on her tiptoes, she planted a light kiss on his cheek, "There was mistletoe, again." She gave a quick explanation.

"Oh, so you don't mind it, anymore?" he teased lightly.

He was met with a stammered, almost incoherent attempt at a response.

"You're cute, did you know that?" he saved her the trouble of trying to respond. Though, he may have just served to leave her even more flustered and embarrassed.


A/N: Happy holidays! Sorry to any of my readers who don't celebrate Christmas, I know this is probably quite annoying. I promise I have new chapters in the work!