A/N Caroline: *Shuffling 30 Big Macs in her mouth*
Kayla: *Blinks* Where do you two put all the food you eat? YOU TWO ARE SUPER SKINNY!
Chelsea: I agree!
Me: I have no idea…I don't own Shugo Chara! *Eats fifth large fry*
Amu woke up with her face towards the window. She groaned and turned away from the window and bumped into the sleeping Ikuto. Ikuto moaned and snuggled into his pillow more, but not waking up. Amu smiled at the sleeping Ikuto. Suddenly, a tiny bark was heard. Amu looked down at the floor and saw the little puppy that would be Tadase's Christmas present. Christmas!Amu thought that's today! Amu smiled and got out of bed. This however made Ikuto wake up, "Huh?" he said sleepily.
"Merry Christmas Ikuto," Amu said smiling.
"It's not Christmas…" Ikuto muttered sleepily sitting up.
Amu chuckled, "You're slow in the mornings…" she said, "Hurry up and get dressed. We have to get to Nagi's for the Christmas party."
Slowly five charas rose from their eggs, "Merry Christmas guys," Amu said smiling.
Ran, Miki, Su, Dia, and Yoru were awake instantly, "It's Christmas!" they yelled.
Ikuto muttered a few things before yawning. Amu laughed then looked at the puppy, "If you want Ikuto you can sleep for another hour so we can surprise Tadase with the puppy," she said.
You didn't have to tell Ikuto twice. He was out like a light. Amu sighed, "Dia, Ran," she said to her two charas, "Make sure he's up in an hour."
"Okay!" Ran said.
Amu went into the bathroom and changed out of her pajamas and into a black turtle neck with black jeans and boots. She put her hair into a side ponytail held by a red x clip. Once she was ready she left the bathroom and looked at Su, Miki, and Yoru, "Let's go guys," she said, "Make sure he gets to the party guys."
"Right!" Ran said cheerfully.
Amu grabbed the bag full of the other's presents. Amu glanced at the bedroom before leaving the apartment, "We need to make a quick stop guys," Amu told the two charas.
"Why~ nya?" Yoru asked.
Su an Miki giggled already knowing, "We have to get Ikuto's present~ desu!" she said happily.
Yoru blinked and looked at Amu, "What'd you get him~ nya?" he asked.
Amu smiled, "You'll see…" she said smiling.
Amu then entered a violin shop, "Nya?" Yoru said confused.
"Ah, Hinamori-san," a man said, "Here to pick it up?"
Amu nodded, "Yeah," Amu said.
"Okay one moment please," the man said.
"What'd you get…him…~nya…?" Yoru trailed off when the man came out with a dark blue violin case that sparkled slightly with 'Ikuto' written in black cursive.
Yoru's mouth dropped and Amu just simply took it, "Thank you and Merry Christmas," Amu said and started to walk away with Su and Miki, but then noticed that Yoru was rooted to the spot, "Miki," Amu said in a low whisper.
Miki nodded and dragged the cat chara out of the store. Finally, Yoru snapped out of it, "H-how did you…how did you afford that!" Yoru exploded, "First the dog, then everyone else's gifts, and this!"
Amu smiled at Ikuto's chara, "Yoru…" Amu said softly, "Christmas isn't about finding something cheap for someone so you can say you gave…it's about finding and giving someone something that they'll love and cherish for a long time," Amu closed her eyes and looked at the sky, "Sometimes finding the "Perfect" gift means spending quite a bit of money…but money can always be replaced; friendship can't. You should always treasure your friends than your wallet."
Yoru, Miki, and Su were in shock, "Amu-chan…" Su said shocked.
Amu smiled at them, "Come on," she said, "We'll be late for the party!"
Amu ran the rest of the way to Nagi's house. When they arrived Amu knocked on the door, "Amu!" Nagi said happily, "Where's Ikuto and Ran and Dia?"
"Ikuto wanted to sleep longer," Amu said entering the house, "They'll be here in about an hour with Tadase's gift."
"Oh, okay then," Nagi said, "What's that?" he asked pointing to the violin case.
Amu smiled, "Ikuto's present," she said, "I just picked it up. Can I hide it in your room until he gets here?"
"Yeah," Nagi said, "How much did that cost you?"
Amu smiled, "Does it matter?" she asked.
Nagi was quiet. Amu put the case in Nagi's room then took the bag full of everyone else's presents with her. Amu entered the main room where all her friends were, "Amu-chi!" Yaya yelled and hugged her.
Amu laughed, "Merry Christmas Yaya," she said then dug into the bag and pulled out a red wrapped present, "Here"
Yaya was shocked, "Yaya didn't know we were doing presents," she said.
"Neither did I," Nagi said, "But it seems Amu's been shopping."
Amu smiled and watched as Yaya opened the present. Everyone gasped when the present was unwrapped and Yaya's mouth dropped, "Amu-chi…" Yaya said as she stared at the box of candy with a piece of candy from all over the world, "How did…I…" Yaya burst into tears, "Thank you Amu-chi!" she yelled and hugged her.
Amu smiled then turned to Nagi when Yaya pulled away, "Here," she said handing him a blue wrapped present.
Nagi blinked and looked at Amu who just gave him a smile then went over to Rima and gave her a golden wrapped present. Everyone turned when Nagi gasped, "Amu…" Nagi said as he stared at a signed picture of his favorite basketball player, "How did you…"
Amu smiled and looked at Rima as she emotionlessly opened her present, "You didn't have to get me anything Am…Amu…" Rima said her poker face going to one of complete and utter shock as she held two full volumes of her favorite comic; that haven't even been publish yet!
Rima had tears in her eyes, "H-how," she asked.
"My mom knows the writer of the comics," Amu stated then gave Kukai and Utau their gifts.
"Amu-chan," Tadase said, "Just how much did you spend on us?"
Amu smiled, "It doesn't matter how much I spent Tadase," she said.
"Whoa!" Kukai yelled and stood up out of his seat, "How'd you get these soccer tickets! It's been sold out for months!"
"Amu!" Utau yelled tears springing to her eyes.
In Utau's hand were two tickets to Hawaii, "You need a break from singing," Amu stated, "You and Sanjo-san too and it'll give Kairi a break as well, but that's not your gift Kairi," she said and handed Kairi his gift.
Kairi blinked, but slowly opened the green present. When he had most of the present unwrapped he froze, "H-Hinamori-san…" he said as he stared at a glass case with a real life samurai sword inside, "I…I can't…"
Amu just smiled then moved onto her youngest friends, Rikka and Hikaru. She handed them both their presents emptying the bag. Rikka and Hikaru looked at each other before slowly opening their presents. Rikka was the first to open hers and her hands made a beeline for her mouth, "Amu-senpai…" she said as she stared at pure silver butterfly necklace and chain.
Hikaru about dropped his gift in shock, "A-a-a-a," he couldn't even form words as he stared at least a whole collection of colorful gems he didn't have.
Amu smiled, "Amu-chan!" Ran and Dia yelled.
"You guys are early," Amu said.
"Well, Tadase's present wouldn't leave Ikuto alone…" Ran said giggling.
"Huh?" Tadase asked.
"He's outside with it," Dia said calmly.
Amu smiled and pulled Tadase out of the chair he was seating in, "Come on," she said softly.
"Amu-chan," Tadase said, "After seeing everyone else's gifts I'm afraid to see mine… you spent too much!"
Amu smiled and noticed everyone following them. Amu stopped at the front door of the house then slowly opened it. Tadase went wide eyed when he saw Ikuto standing there with the puppy in his arms. Ikuto smiled at his 'little brother'. Everyone gasped when they saw, "I'm guessing Amu gave out presents," Ikuto stated, "I told her she spent too much…"
Suddenly, Tadase could help it, tears sprang to his eyes and Ikuto went up to Tadase and handed him the puppy, "We haven't named her," he stated, "Because she's yours."
The puppy barked happily at Tadase. Tadase looked at Amu who just smiled, "Merry Christmas Tadase," she said.
"Amu-chan…thank you…" Tadase said petting the puppy.
"Well, seeing how presents are done-"
"Not quite Ikuto," Amu said cutting Ikuto off smirking, "You still haven't gotten yours yet."
Ikuto looked shocked, "Mine?" he asked, "Haven't you spent enough already?"
Amu smiled and dragged Ikuto into the house. She went into the main room and made him sit in a chair, "Wait here," she stated.
Ikuto was confused, "She hid your gift in my room," Nagi said, "And let's just say…we all owe her big time."
"You can say that again…" Utau said and stared at the tickets in her hands, "Where'd she get this much money anyway?"
Suddenly, everyone heard Amu walking back. Everyone turned and blocked Ikuto's view. Everyone gasped, except for Nagi, when they saw, "What?" Ikuto asked annoyed.
Slowly everyone moved and Ikuto went wide eyed when he saw what Amu had in her hands. Ikuto, for once, was speechless. Amu walked up to him and handed him the case, "Your other is too plain," she stated smiling, "And plain doesn't really suit you Ikuto."
Ikuto stared at the case for what seemed like hours, "A-Amu," was all he could manage to say.
Amu just smiled, "I'm glad everyone liked their gifts," she said.
"Like?" Kukai said, "Amu, are you insane! These gifts…are…are…PERFECT! Why'd you do this this year and not last year or the year before?"
"Yeah," Utau said, "We would've been more prepared and would've at least gotten you a gift card or SOMETHING!"
Amu smiled, "I usually wait at least two years before I do this," she said softly, "This way I can learn more about my friends and know what they really like…learn what they truly want and not just some old everyday gift."
Everyone was quiet. Amu looked at everyone, "Friendship is more important than a wallet full of money," she stated smiling.
Ikuto looked at Amu in shock with everyone else, "Amu-chan," Dia said softly smiling.
Ran, Miki, and Su were poking everyone standing while Yoru did the same with Ikuto, "I think you broke them…" Ran stated.
"Ikuto~ nya?" Yoru tried.
Amu just smiled and decided to bring out the food from Nagi's kitchen for when everyone snapped out of it. Amu set the plates of food on the table in the room. Ikuto was the first to snap out of his little trance, "When did you become so mature, kid?" he asked, "And where in the world did you get all the money to pay for this stuff?"
Amu smiled at Ikuto, "I've always been this way Ikuto," she stated, "Sure I have my 'kid moments' but so do you… and as for the money part…let's just say that's my little secret."
Ikuto looked at his gift then glanced up quickly and smirked, "What?" Amu asked.
Ikuto stood up setting his new case on in the chair and went over to Amu. Amu, of course, was confused, "Ikuto?" she asked.
Ikuto smirked and pointed up causing Amu to look up. Her mouth dropped and her cheeks turned pink, "Um…" she said when she spotted the mistletoe above her.
Before she could say anything else Ikuto kissed her on the cheek for the second time. Amu blushed a deep red, "Thanks for the present Amu," Ikuto said his smirk replaced with a smile.
Amu just nodded her face still red, "I told you the mistletoe would work Nagi!" Kukai yelled.
"Yeah, yeah," Nagi said.
Amu blushed harder which made everyone in the room laugh, "L-let's just continue on with the party please!" she said annoyed and embarrassed.
Meanwhile, on the other side of town, "Akiko-chan," Daisuke called.
Akiko turned to the younger boy, "Yes?" she asked.
"Why exactly am I researching these kids?" Daisuke asked, "If I knew then I could do my research a lot easier."
Akiko looked at him, "If I told you then you wouldn't want to do it…" she stated, "Then Wall-ie would do to you what they're doing to me…force you."
Daisuke went wide eyed and Katsu fell off his surf board, "What?" Daisuke asked.
"Wall-ie is a cold-hearted company," Akiko said, "If I tell you then I'm begging you to just do the job so they don't force you like they are me."
"O-okay," Daisuke said.
Akiko looked at Daisuke then sighed and motioned for him to sit down, "It's all because of the Humpty Lock and the Dumpty Key…"
A/N Chelsea: Ooo, I liked this chapter.
Kayla: Kind of sweet.
Caroline: Mistletoe? Really?
Me: Be quiet *Shoves Big Mac in Caroline's face* R&R please.