A/N: O.o' Grad exams are a bitch… A bitch with A.I.D.S…. A bitch with A.I.D.S. and a death warrant! . Grrr…. Who needs to graduate from high school anyways! You don't need a high school diploma to be a hobo!!! XD Just kidding. =P Graduate from high school. Go to college. Knowledge is good. Knowledge = Money…. Or so I'm told. O_O' Hmm… Now I'm worried… But annnnnnnywaaaaaaaaaaaays, enough of the negativity. On with the story! =D

Warnings: boy love, language, out of season Christmas time, some OOC, and a very Scrooge-ish Naruto

Disclaimer: I DO NOT OWN NARUTO OR MIDNIGHT SECERTARY

"Talking"

"Thinking"

??? – Time/Scene Change

Christmas Drama, Party, and Event, Oh My!

December… A time of laughter, family gatherings, presents, and love. The Christmas spirit is everywhere in the city, it's basically just a big ball of blinding lights and trees. Even Sasuke was in high spirits and caught up in all the Christmas drama. That is until he reached work and a certain blond director beat the young secretary's high Christmas spirits down with a mallet and then set them on fire along with the company Christmas tree that each department is required to put up every year. While the whole company was a bright neon star, a certain blond director's office and department remained unlighted, un-green-and-red-afyed, un….. un…. Well, in Sasuke's opinion, it was just plain un-American (*).

"… And on the evening of the 14th, there's a Christmas event in Atelier Uzumaki. The Christmas party of Hyuuga Industries is on the 18th in the afternoon. Then in the following evening, is the Christmas party of the 3rd floor Planning Department. On the 21st is…"

"I'm not going." Naruto interrupted, his usual grin twisted into a disgruntled frown.

Sasuke shut the binder he was reading from and sighed. He wasn't even going to try and convince the blond to go to these Christmas events again. No, Sasuke learned his lesson the first time he had to tell Naruto about the Christmas parties and events.

"Who the hell decided we need Christmas events in the first place. They're all a waste of time if you ask me." Naruto ranted as he angrily smoked his cigarette.

"And that's why no one asked you…" Sasuke voicelessly replied.

Sasuke waved his hand around energetically, trying to clear some of the thick smoking that was threatening to conquer the large office space. "Well excuse those of us that can still be diagnosed with lung cancer!" Sasuke internally fumed as the smoke seemed to increase, if that was possible.

After a few minutes of useless waving, Sasuke finally gave up and decided to just sue the dobe if he was really diagnosed with lung cancer. Sasuke arched an eyebrow as he continued to silently watch Naruto pace in front of his desk and then sit on the grand, oak surface and start sulking.

"Leave it to a vampire to get more depressed the closer Christmas gets… Even though Christmas in Japan doesn't really have any religious feelings, but I guess the director still hates it regardless…" Sasuke sighed, but immediately regretting it, since the sudden rush of smoke caused the raven to have a minor coughing fit.

"A party on the 24th? What idiot came up with this?" Naruto continued to complain as he threw another elegant invitation into the trash.

"It's a party for a charity organization hosted by Congressman Sarutobi…" Sasuke explained as he watched the invitation fall. "Inuzuka-san and President Uzumaki will be there, but you…"

"Won't be," Naruto finished, looking for another cigarette.

"Last year, when I wasn't his secretary, I wondered why Director Uzumaki was never seen out socializing during December… Well… Now I know. But this year will be different! This year I'm his secretary and it's my job to take care of his well-being as well as he reputation." A spark of determination flared as Sasuke set out to complete his day's assignments and duties.

"I wonder how much a Japanese-style Christmas will affect him…" Sasuke mused as he exited the director's personal office. "It's probably not the people's religious piety that's keeping him locked up, and yet… The church-turned-restaurant had a really strong effect on him…" Sasuke's mind started to drift back to the night that Naruto first took his blood.

It seems that no matter how hard Sasuke tries, his mind refuses to forget that night's events. The feel of Naruto's hard body pressed against his, Naruto's airy voice as his whispered into Sasuke's ear, and the piercing sensation when Naruto's fangs penetrated Sasuke's pale neck. The sudden flood of memories caused Sasuke's cheeks to flare.

"Uchiha!" Sasuke nearly jumped through the roof.

He hesitantly poked his head back into the office. "Sir?"

"Take care of these files and materials," Naruto commanded as he handed Sasuke a mixed pile of binders and books.

"Yes sir," Sasuke answered as he balanced the materials in his arms and walked out of the office.

Sasuke quickly maneuvered to his desk and set the binder and books down. He opened the first binder on top and read the instructions printed on the first sheet. "These documents have to be ready by tomorrow. Make a very clean copy of each page. Take these documents and make a data-sheet for them…" Sasuke sighed and set the binder aside.

???

The whole day Sasuke felt like a headless chicken running a marathon. But as the secretary copied this and that, filed those, printed these, assembled this, shredded that, he couldn't help, but let his mind wonder back to his blond boss. Sasuke tried not to think about it and just blamed Naruto's lack of December activities on his work schedule being especially hectic during the month of December.

"It was purely by chance that I discovered that the Director was a vampire. It's been five months since he threatened me to make me remain here," Sasuke reflected as he typed a report. "But I'm doing my best as his secretary and I feel that he's beginning to trust me a lot more than before," Sasuke reasoned, a little stunned that he was handed such an important document without even the slightest sense of hesitation from Naruto.

Like it was the natural thing for Naruto to do.

Sasuke knew Naruto was arrogant, selfish, and ruthless, but it didn't matter that much to him. Because the blond valued him as a secretary and that was all Sasuke ever wanted. Sasuke was determined not to betray the blond's trust.

"Naruto-kun!" Sasuke glanced up to see another on of Naruto's "meals" walk into the office.

It was Hinata's turn today.

Naruto smiled happily, as he led the pretty girl out of the office without a second glance back. Sasuke watched the two leave with a thoughtful expression as Hinata giggled at something Naruto said that was evidently funny.

"I don't need to be like them…" Sasuke reasoned with himself as the door was finally closed. "I know that they are his 'meals'. I can't indulge in such feelings, and that situation won't happen again. I won't let him be in such danger again that he'd need my blood. I will protect the director to the best of my abilities!" Sasuke almost busted out into a heroic pose. He was just lucky that the office was nearly empty since everyone was getting ready for the Christmas party tonight. That, that's right, Naruto won't be attending… Again…

???

"It's Haku's turn today… He's taking his 'meals' once every four days now…" Sasuke flipped open his agenda/calendar and started to rearrange names. "Let's see…" Sasuke looked ahead to the next week and felt a spike of curiosity. "There's no 'meals' scheduled right before and right after Christmas...?" Sasuke was about to check another calendar before a noise from behind him caught his attention.

"But it's Christmas!" Haku pouted.

"Sorry. I'm busy," Naruto shrugged apologetically.

"Well then, what about that secretary you're so proud of? Make him adjust your schedule." The pretty brunette smiled cutely.

Naruto gave Haku a stern look which caused the brunette to cringe and surrender. "Forgive me… I understand…" Haku pouted trying to get back into Naruto's good graces.

"Good boy," Naruto praised as he kissed Haku and sent the girly brunette on his way.

"Um… Director?" Sasuke called tentatively when he heard the door shut.

Naruto looked up from his desk.

"Do you have any 'meals' scheduled around the time of Christmas? Excuse me for bring this up, but after the 20th, you have more than a week without any scheduled 'meals' and…"

"I don't have plans," Naruto interjected as Sasuke started to trail off.

"Hn?"

"I don't meet men and women around Christmas. If I do, they inevitably start thinking they're special. It's troublesome." Naruto quoted.

"… But if you don't have any 'meals'…"

"I can last a week."

"Then you'll spend Christmas with your family?"

"And why the hell would I do that?"

"Then you're spending Christmas alone?!" Sasuke mocked, clearly enjoying the moment.

Naruto pouted and crossed his arms defensively.

"He has nobody…" Sasuke suddenly felt very lonely for Naruto.

"If I said I was, then what would you do?" Naruto suddenly asked.

"Me?" Sasuke replied confused.

"Well. You work every day with me until late at night, so you don't have time left for dating. Then what are your plans for Christmas?" Naruto explained, feeling very smug.

Sasuke glared and suddenly he didn't feel so bad for the blond anymore. He deserved to be alone on Christmas.

"Ah… Well, fortunately, a few days ago Inuzuka-san asked me about my plans and I already had something planned… He–he..." Sasuke stuttered, trying to keep his anger under control.

"Bet he's spending it with his bro…" Naruto smirked as he watched Sasuke's lie crash and burn.

Naruto pouted childishly, light another cigarette, and looked thoughtfully at the office ceiling. Smoke drifted into the air and the burning smell filled the room. Sasuke wanted to cringe, but remain complete indifferent as Naruto continued to look around his office as if debating the question of life.

"Speaking of which…" Naruto finally said. "I've decided to attend the party of Congressman Sarutobi…" Naruto then grinned foxily. "And you're coming with me."

"Sarutobi...?" That name sounded familiar to Sasuke for some reason, but he can't seem to remember where he'd heard it… "Hmm…" Sasuke quickly reviewed today's events before Sasuke's mind finally put everything back together.

"Who? ME?!" Sasuke asked desperately as he remembered that Congressman Sarutobi was the one hosting a charity party on the 24th. The day before Christmas.

"If I ask anyone else it'll just cause problems…" Naruto explained as he put out his cigarette. "I'll choose your clothing for the party. You'll be my companion for that evening, so we have to do something about your looks." Naruto smirked happily.

Sasuke wanted to set Naruto on fire just like he did to the company Christmas tree. "You know I have plans! You're punishing me just because your sorry ass has to spend Christmas alone!" Sasuke glared before stomping out of the office.

But as the secretary reached the door Naruto called him back. Sasuke took a deep breath and turned around to face the grinning blond, hand still firmly gripping the door knob.

"Yes?"

"The event is invitation only."

"I know. I read the invitation to you remember jackass?" But Sasuke decided to bite that comment back and instead answered politely. "I remember."

Naruto smirked evilly before sitting back down in his large leather seat. Sasuke watched Naruto cautiously as the blond pushed something towards him. Sasuke looked down warily to see that it was Naruto's fairly large waste basket where he had thrown all the Christmas party and event invites from the pass few weeks.

"Then you better start digging Uchiha." Naruto smirked.

Suddenly, Sasuke wondered what the sentence would be if someone were to brutally torture and murder a vampire. Maybe they'd just give him a slap on the wrist if he pleaded momentary insanity.

TBC…

(*) – Oops… They're in Japan… Well, I did originally try "un-Japanese", but it just didn't flow as well as "un-American". XD I know, I'm a horrible person… And a weirdo… v___v

Yay Christmas. *sigh* I miss it. But no worries, only ten more months until Christmas comes back! Well this chapter wasn't all the eventful, but hopefully the next chapter will make up for it.

So, without further ado.

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Hope everyone has a good spring break =D

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Al tempo Avanti ~ (Till Next Time (Italian))

-ohhowfluffyyouare