iMMATURE: Christmas special for all those that love NarutoxSakura. This chapter has nothing to do with the story; it's just a short story I put together for Christmas. I hope you like it!

Christmas Special:

My Christmas Present

Sakura trotted along the streets of Konoha. She had a large bag of presents for all her friends even Ino. She stuck her tongue out as a snowflake gracefully landed on her tongue and melted. The children around her were doing the same thing, while others were making snow angels. A snowball flew in her direction and got her on her face. She gave her best death glare to the direction of the snowball. She found all her friends playing in the snow and the culprit of the snowball was none other then Naruto.

Naruto immediately started apologizing but to no avail. Sakura took revenge by throwing a snowball at Naruto's face. A snowball fight soon commenced. It was boys against girls, and the girls soon arrived victorious. The boys lost due to these reasons: Shikamaru dropped out because it became too troublesome, Chouji got hungry and left for food, Lee's proud prevented him for hurting the girls, and Neji and Sasuke did not even participate, therefore the guys were outnumbered.

The guys surrendered and they all agreed to get some hot cocoa. Sakura told them to wait for a moment. Suddenly everyone heard Sakura's scream.

They all raced to Sakura to find her perfectly safe.

"Sakura-chan, what's the matter?" Naruto asked the girl.

"My presents … all the presents … are gone!"

"Don't worry Sakura; we'll just give you another one."

"No … all of your presents are gone." The gang stared at Sakura with their eyes wide opened. Sakura lips quivered.

"Sakura-chan, is your name on the presents?" Naruto asked her.

Sakura nodded, "Naruto, what are you …" The yellow haired boy disappeared.

Naruto looked around and saw a small boy and a group of his friends crowded around. Naruto appeared before them. "What are you guys doing?" The boy looked up and hugged a present. Naruto saw Sakura's name printed neatly on the present. "Hey, that's not yours'."

"I found it, it's mine!" The boy reasoned. The rest of his friends scattered, each with a present in hand.

Naruto looked at all the directions the boys went. He called out his clones as they all chased after the kids.

He reached into a clearing and saw all the kids run into a house.

Everyone had left when Naruto went off looking for the presents. They had formed mini search parties to look for Sakura's lost presents. Sakura stood on the edge waiting for Naruto to return. When she finally saw the blonde inching closer, a smile appeared on her face.

"Naruto," Sakura called to him. The blonde looked up at her.

"Sorry Sakura, I couldn't get your presents back …" Naruto said gloomily.

Sakura did not feel at all disappointment. She was happy that Naruto simply cared. "It's okay, hey … it's Christmas let's spend it together."

"Sorry Sakura, I got something to do." Naruto told her before disappearing. Sakura called to him but he never returned. She walked down the streets and her friends were no where to be found.

She headed home where all her family members were preparing a feast.

"Sakura, get out of the way," her mother scolded her. Sakura stood on the side as her mother and aunts ran about the house. Her little cousins ran into the house and bumped into her. None of them even bother to apologize. So, this is Christmas, Sakura thought bitterly. She walked into her living room; all her cousins were drinking hot chocolate. They giggled about as they had their childish discussions. Sakura sat down away from her cousins.

She picked up a magazine to preoccupy herself. She stared at the pictures and was unable to focus with the ruckus her cousins made. She got up and someone bumped into her. She felt a hot sensation run through her leg. Sakura screamed.

Her little cousin Manaka was the culprit and cried his way out of the situation. Once again her mother scolded her, "Sakura, control your cousins please. We have enough work." Sakura muttered something incoherent. She picked up her cousin and sat him down. She plastered a fake smile, "I will make you another hot chocolate okay?" The boy whimpered and nodded.

After she gave the boy the hot chocolate she went into her room for some solitude. She changed into some clean and dry clothes. Where is everyone? What does Naruto have to do? They probably are having fun …Sakura sighed and grabbed her pillow as she muffled her scream. Family gatherings were her least favorite reunion. This was only her little cousins; she would be jumping in joy when her older cousins came. How old do people need to be to reach maturity? Sakura never knew. Her cousins were worse than Ino.

She heard the door open and a bunch of greeting erupted. They have come. Sakura opened her window to jump out. Her door flung opened, "Sakura! My big fore-headed cousin!" Sakura jumped down before they had a glimpse of her.

She went to shop to look for Ino. The flower shop was usually opened to sell any last minute gifts. Ino's mother was working in the shop without any signs of Ino.

Sakura greeted her and asked the whereabouts of Ino. The mother told her that Ino had left for something for charity.

Ino doing charity? Sakura thought deeply. Maybe even Christmas could change people. She headed for Hyuuga residence. Neji and Hinata were also not home.

Everyone had mysteriously disappeared. She felt defeated and walked towards her home where she will have to face her cousins. That was until she spotted Lee.

She called to him and his body straightened as he speeded off. Strange … Sakura thought. She followed the direction Lee went. She came into a large field. She looked around and saw kids playing and her friend playing with them. Anger fumed her as she marched towards them.

Kiba was allowing the kids to play with Akamaru and other dogs he brought along.

Boys surrounded Shino as they admire Shino's ability to control bugs.

A small group of girls were with Ten Ten as they followed her moves with a wooden spear.

Lee showed off his moves and cried in joy when the children tried to follow him.

Each friend of hers' was doing something.

Lee stopped when he saw Sakura approaching. "Sakura-chan…" Lee said nervously as he never saw Sakura so angry before. "Where is Naruto?" She demanded. Lee pointed to the house. As Sakura headed to the house Lee said softly, "I pray for your safety Naruto-kun."

Ino was standing near the entrance when Sakura passed her. She was putting decorations on the door and other areas of the house. Ino was grateful Sakura was unaware of her presence.

"NARUTO", Sakura screamed when she saw the blonde. Naruto was talking to some kids about his great ninja adventures. Naruto eyes widened when he saw Sakura. He got up and tried to run but Sakura caught him by the collar.

"Why wasn't I invited?" Sakura demanded.

"Sakura-chan … it's because … um …" Naruto fumbled with his words. A child ran by them with a decorated scarf. Sakura let Naruto go. "That is the scarf I …" Sakura's expression softened.

Naruto looked down, "Sorry Sakura … I …"

"I haven't noticed it … but there are a lot of kids here. What is this place?" Sakura let go of Naruto.

"An orphanage …" Naruto said softly.

"That's right … you were an orphan …" Sakura said looking around. "Ino did a really nice job. I want to help too."

"Sakura-chan … I'm sorry about your presents." Naruto said grimly. Sakura looked at Naruto, "Oh yeah that means you didn't get a present from me."

Naruto was surprised by Sakura's response. "Present?" Naruto questioned. Sakura nodded. "Close your eyes," Sakura commanded. Naruto nervously closed his eyes.

He heard shuffling, before he felt her soft lips brush against his. Naruto's eyes widened. Sakura backed up, "Ino must love mistletoes." She gave Naruto the sweetest smile before walking away.

Naruto stood there bewildered. And today was, the happiest day of his life. And a very very merry Christmas.

HAPPY HOLIDAYS EVERYONE!!!!

Chapter for the continuation of the story will come out in the end of this month or end of January.