Shihna sighed as she stared at the half-made scarf in her hands. "Am I really going to finish this in time?" she asked herself. "Finish what?" a voice answered. "G-gah!" She turned around to see Zelos standing in the doorway of her room. "What are you doing here?!" she demanded. "I just wanted to see you," he said cheerfully. "D-don't think that saying corny lines like that are going to do anything!" Shihna exclaimed, her face burning. Zelos snickered. He loved embarassing Shihna. He looked at the object in her hands. "Eh?!" He stared at it in disbelief. "Shihna's becoming a girl?!"
"I've always been a girl!" Shihna protested. "Now get out and leave me alone!" She started to push him out the door. "Hmm...it looks pretty bad, doesn't it?" Zelos asked, ignoring her. Shihna stopped moving. "It's my first time making a scarf, so it's not that good, okay?"
Zelos smiled. "If it's made by Shihna, I'm sure the person you're giving it to will like it," he said. Shihna blushed. "I'm sure Lloyd will be happy." It's not for Lloyd! Shihna protested mentally. "The colour matches him too! White!" he continued. "It's not-" "You don't have to be embarassed! I won't tell him!" But it's not for Lloyd! Shihna wanted to shout.
"Well then, I'll be going now," Zelos said happily. "So soon?" Shihna asked. "Are you sad that I'm leaving?" Zelos asked, a smile still plastered on his face. "O-of course not!" Shihna said, feeling irritated. "Heh heh! See ya!" Zelos waved and ran out of her house, his red hair streaming behind him. Shihna looked down at the scarf. "It's not for Lloyd...idiot."
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Shihna clutched the bag in her arms tightly. It was finally that day- Christmas. I'm so nervous! I can't give it to him with everybody here! She was so nervous that she didn't notice Collet walking towards her, with a piece of cake. "Shihna, do you want some cake?" she asked. "Eh?" She looked up, waking up from her trance. "Sure," she said, taking the plate and a fork. "That bag...is it a present for Zelos?" Collet asked, tilting her head. "I-I..." Shihna stammered. "Keep it a secret, okay?" Collet smiled. "Okay!" Collet's so nice, Shihna thought. "Good luck!" Collet said as she skipped off to talk to someone else.
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"Hmm...you're not going home yet, Shihna?" Zelos asked, looking over his shoulder. The party had ended and he was watching the snow fall on the balcony. Shihna shook her head. Zelos noticed the bag in her hands. "You didn't give the scarf to Lloyd? Did you chicken out at the last second?" Zelos asked jokingly. "N-no...I just..." Shihna mumbled. "Hmm?" Shihna thrust the bag into Zelos' arms. "It's for you," she said with a red face. Zelos stood in silence, looking at the bag. "...It's for me?" he asked in disbelief. "I never said it wasn't. You just supposed that it was for Lloyd by yourself."
"Eh? I can't believe I was wrong," Zelos stated. "If you don't want it, I'll give to Lloyd," Shihna said in a threatening voice. "No way!" He held the bag to his chest. "I want it!"
"Good," Shihna said in a monotone voice. "...I didn't think it would be for me..." Zelos said softly. "Just think of yourself as lucky," Shihna grumbled. She started to walk away. "Waaaiiit!" Zelos whined. "What?" she demanded, raising an eyebrow. "Thanks!" Zelos said cheerfully. Shihna blushed. "I-it's nothing," she stammered. "Make a better one next time, okay?"
"What makes you think I'll make another one?" Shihna muttered. "I know you will," Zelos said, wrapping the scarf around her neck. "I won't," Shihna protested. "I'll look forward to it," he continued. "I told you, I'm not-" Zelos wrapped his arms around her. "I haven't given you your present yet." Shihna lowered her eyes. "I don't need one," she said softly. "I'm sure you'll like it," he said. "If it's from you, I probably won't," Shihna muttered. "Meanie!" Zelos whined. "It's the truth."
"That's still mean!" he whined as he reached into his pocket. "Got it." He pulled out a box. "Here." Shihna stared at the box he put in her hands. "Open it," he said cheerfully. Shihna obeyed. She gasped. "...This..."
"I thought it would suit you," Zelos said. "I can't have this!" Shihna protested. "It's-" "It's fine," he interrupted. "But it must have been expensive! I'll feel bad if I take it!" she protested. "I want you to. There's no one else I could give it to." Shihna shook her head. "But..."
"No more complaining!" Zelos exclaimed. He untied the scarf around Shihna's neck. "Hold this." He placed the scarf in her hands. Shihna attempted to say something, but no sound would come out of her mouth. Zelos tied the necklace around her neck. "It really does suit you," he said, pulling away. "Th-thanks," Shihna mumbled. "You're welcome," Zelos replied with a one thousand gald smile. "Y-you must be cold!" Shihna exclaimed suddenly, wrapping the scarf around his neck. "Your presence keeps me warm," Zelos said softly. "Idiot!" Shihna exclaimed, her face red.
It's not made very well...
"'m going home now!" Shihna said, turning away. "Eh? So soon?" Zelos asked. "I've already stayed for an extra half hour," Shihna stated.
But I tried my hardest...
"Wait!" Zelos cried. "What?" Shihna asked, hiding her irritation. Zelos smiled.
And I put all of my love into it.
SakuMeiMei Says: That last line was super cheesy. XD Really. I kinda liked it though. Zelos and Shihna kissed in the end, by the way. I just couldn't think of a way to include it in the actual fanfiction, that's all. DX It seems so much better in my script. I'll make it better in my doujinshi (if I manage to finish it).
There will be a few more Christmas chapters. Look forward to them!