I know this is late but since I just thought of it today, forgive me. I've used characters from Vol.3 so if you hadn't got that far, you've been warned.

As usual Legal Drug belongs to Clamp, I just enjoy writing fics for their wonderful work.

I really had fun writing this so I hope you'll have fun reading it.

A NEW YEAR'S KISS?

Kakei had just opened the mail and it brought a smile to his face. It was an invitation for Rikuo and Kazahaya. He went out into the store to tell them. The boys were stocking shelves and his love was behind the counter dozing.

"Rikuo, Kudo-kun come here please. I have something for you."

Rikuo rolled his eyes, it must be another job. He glanced over at Kazahaya who was always glad for extra work and sure enough the idiot was smiling as they joined Kakei at the counter.

"What's up? A new job?" Kazahaya leaned against the counter then jumped when Saiga grabbed his arm and pulled him close.

"Always so eager," Saiga looked up at Rikuo, "Is he eager for other things as well? Is he enthusiastic when you two are alone?" Saiga's hand reached up to caress Kazahaya's cheek as the boy tried to pull away.

"I have no idea what you're talking about." Rikuo crossed his arms and looked away.

"Let go! I'm just trying to make some extra money! Nothing wrong with being excited about that."

"Alright Saiga, quit teasing Kudo and you're right Kudo-kun there's nothing wrong with being excited about extra money but this is not a job. This is an invitation to a New Year's party from Mukufujiwara-san and Nayuki-san. Sort of a thank you for your help." Kakei smiled at them.

"So they're okay then?" Kazahaya looked thoughtful as he remembered Nayuki. He had wondered if things had worked out for the two of them.

"Yes, they're fine which is why you've received this invitation. You'll go and have some fun. Welcome in the new year with your friends." Kakei smiled as he watched them. Rikuo didn't look happy or upset just brooding, while Kazahaya was still thoughtful. It didn't matter, he already knew they would have fun.

It was ten when the boys left the store. Saiga had his arms around Kakei when the boys came down stairs. Both had dressed casually but looked good.

"They clean up well don't they?" Both had on slacks and sport jackets and of course Kazahaya was all smiles, now ready to party. Rikuo just looked resigned.

"What are you guys doing for New Year's?" Kazahaya asked innocently.

"Now do you really want to know? We grown-ups are going to have our own little party." Saiga grinned as he gripped Kakei's hips and pulled him close.

Kazahaya's eyes widened and his mouth dropped open. Quickly he turned to Rikuo, "Rea- ready to go? We should, um go." He really didn't want to think what those two would be doing tonight.

Rikuo smirked and shook his head. "Yeah, let's go. Night."

"Have fun."

"And don't get carried away kissing everyone in sight at midnight, boy!" Saiga couldn't help but add.

"Huh? What? What kisses?" Kazahaya had no idea what he meant and Rikuo pulled him out before he could find out. All the way there, Kazahaya asked but Rikuo wouldn't tell him what Saiga had meant. He finally dropped the subject when they arrived at the building Mukufujiwara had rented for the party.

It was a moderate size banquet room and it was filled with their old classmates. A few of them had brought dates but it was mostly boys. Nayuki came up to them when he saw the pair enter the room.

"Hey! Glad you made it since the invitation was last minute."

"Thanks, we didn't have any plans any way. Where's Mukufujiwara?"

"Here he is." Nayuki smiled up at the tall man who cupped the nap of his neck.

"Himura, Kudo. Nice to see you. Come on in and enjoy the party."

The boys walked in and fuss was made over them, well Kazahaya anyway. Many were happy to see the bride again.

"Hey where's your dress?"

"Yeah, I was looking forward to seeing those legs again."

"I was picturing him in a off-the-shoulder red dress with a slit up to here. Making it easy to get underneath!" There was a lot of laughing as they all pictured that.

Kazahaya went red in the face. Not again! These guys really need girlfriends. He looked around and found himself surrounded by guys. Rikuo had disappeared! Some had apparently been drinking for they were doing more than talking. The guys were leaning close and touching him. When he felt someone grab his ass, he managed to break away. Seeing Nayuki he made a beeline to him.

"What's wrong with them? Why didn't you invite more girls?"

Nayuki grinned, Kudo was always fun to watch. Right now he was pulling at his shirt and fanning himself, which only made the fellows watch him more. "They're just making sure they make a good impression so you'll pick them for the kiss at midnight."

"Whaaaaat! What kiss?" Now Nayuki was talking about kissing, just like Saiga.

"You don't know? At midnight couples and even strangers kiss as the year changes. It's for good luck in the New Year. If you and Himura are still together then there's nothing to worry about. You two will kiss and the others will leave you alone."

Vigorously Kazahaya shook his head. "No way! Really? And-and them, all of them are hoping to kiss me?" His voice squeaked.

Nayuki laughed as Kazahaya pointed at about ten different guys, eyes wide with shock. "Yep. If you don't want to mobbed at midnight, you'd better stick close to Himura."

Kazahaya actually spun around as he looked for Rikuo. On his second turn he saw to tall almost identical figures. Grabbing Nayuki, for protection, he made a path to them. Sometimes he had to go around or push boys out of his way to get to Rikuo and Mukufujiwara.

The two tall men had been talking sports when they saw the smaller boys coming at them full speed. Kazahaya looked desperate while Nayuki was having trouble holding back his laughter.

"What's up? Mukufujiwara asked then checked his watch. "Oh, it's ten to midnight. You wanted to find us before that, huh?"

"Rikuo, you gotta help me! They- them, all of them want to kiss me at midnight. Let's go. If we leave now then, I'm safe. Come on." Kazahaya grabbed his arm and tried to pull him towards the door.

Rikuo began to laugh and didn't budge, so he knew. It would be interesting to see how Kazahaya would handle himself. "Whoa there, I'm here to enjoy the party. So let one of them kiss you, it won't last all night."

"Whaaaat? No, let'em kiss you. I need to get out of here." Kazahaya decided if Rikuo wouldn't leave with him, he'd just go by himself.

When Nayuki saw what he was about to do, he stopped laughing. "Wait! Don't go, if you try to leave, you're going to get jumped. Some of those boys are drunk and won't listen when you say no. Himura, you're not really going to let him get attacked are you?" Big worried eyes looked up at Rikuo. "Mukufujiwara say something to him."

Mukufujiwara looked at Rikuo. "Well man, are you going to protect him or not. He's your friend if not your boyfriend."

Rikuo's smile faded as he looked at the two of them then at the crowd of boys staring their way, all staring a Kazahaya who was trying to hide behind a potted plant. He sighed and pulled Kazahaya to his side and put an arm around his waist. "This should get them to leave you alone. This party was supposed to be fun."

They made a picture without realizing it. Kazahaya cuddled against Rikuo's chest and Rikuo's arm circled protectively, possessively around Kazahaya's slim hip. Nayuki smiled, they made a cute couple.

"That may not be enough. You'll manage to protect him at midnight but he'll still be fair game if you don't let them know for sure he's yours and not to mess with him." Mukufujiwara said.

The arm around Kazahaya tightened, "What do you mean?" He felt a certain dread come over him.

Mukufujiwara shrugged, "Kiss him. Let them know for sure Kazahaya is off limits otherwise as soon as you leave his side, he's sure to be attacked."

Rikuo growled.

"Better make a decision, it's almost midnight." Nayuki moved closer to Mukufujiwara.

Kazahaya's hand was against Rikuo's chest and he could feel his heart beating hard and fast. Kazahaya wondered what he would do. He didn't want to be attacked by a bunch of lovesick boys but he didn't necessarily want to be kissed by Rikuo in front of a bunch of witnesses. The hand on his hip tightened and Kazahaya winced.

"We can leave, go right now. We can push our way through, they can't stop both of us Rikuo. Rikuo?" Rikuo let go of Kazahaya and walked away. Kazahaya was stung, Rikuo was going to let him face this problem on his own.

Nayuki and Mukufujiwara exchanged worried looks, it was only two minutes to midnight and it looked as if Kazahaya was going to end up molested. But then they noticed Rikuo stop at the buffet table and pick up something. His long legs and fierce expression got him back to Kazahaya before the time was up.

"Here, eat this." Rikuo popped a chocolate truffle in his mouth, held Kazahaya's chin and got him to open his mouth by rubbing his bottom lip with his thumb. After slipping the chocolate into Kazahaya's mouth he could immediately see the effect it had on him. Kazahaya could feel how Rikuo felt about chocolate and Rikuo loved the taste and feel of chocolate in his mouth. If they were going to kiss, they might as well enjoy it.

The countdown began. Again Rikuo wrapped an arm around Kazahaya's waist and his other hand cupped his face. Kazahaya gripped Rikuo's sides and held on. He didn't want to do this but it would keep him from taking unwanted advances. Plus the chocolate now melting on his tongue brought up all sorts of feelings from Rikuo who was sending those thoughts and feelings on to Kazahaya.

All the couples were just about to kiss as the count reached ten but all other eyes were on Rikuo and Kazahaya. Some groaned disappointed that they wouldn't get to kiss Kazahaya while others seem to get off on watching the two. Even Nayuki and Mukufujiwara were torn, wheter to either kiss or watch?

"Nine, eight, seven, six, five, four, three, two, one! Ahhh! Ohhh! Wow!" Rikuo had moved in closer with each number and was licking his lips, at one they made contact. His tongue went deep searching for melting chocolate. Kazahaya opened to him and Rikuo took all and everything he had to give.

Kazahaya's heart beat fast with anticipation as Rikuo's mouth got closer. They were really going to do it! When Rikuo licked his lips, Kazahaya did the same and then he was being devoured. The tongue swept all through his mouth taking every last trace a chocolate. It was getting harder to breathe but still he didn't back away but went up on tiptoe to do a little searching of his own.

It wasn't until the cat calls and whistles that they came apart. Rikuo didn't let him go far because that kiss had made him reallyhard and he could feel that Kazahaya was in the same boat. He rested his head against Kazahaya's head who pressed his face to Rikuo's chest.

"Well, even though you seemed reluctant to do it, you two seemed to enjoy it." Mukufujiwara slapped Rikuo on the back and laughed. "I couldn't get but a peck from Nayuki because he was staring at you guys. Thanks for the tip; I'll have to try some chocolate next time. It looked – tasty."

"Congratulations Kudo! You two are the hit of the party. There are some rooms in the back, if you feel the need of one." Nayuki laughed good naturedly.

Rikuo thought it was safe to let Kazahaya go when several boys surrounded them. Each of them held truffles and offered them to the couple.

"Encore!"

"Yeah, let's see that again!"

"Again!"

"More! Put on another show!"

They stared at each other still holding on to one another and both were very tempted. Rikuo laughed to himself, when he had ever been able to turn down chocolate. He reached for a truffle…