Chapter 15- A Memorable Christmas

Sena:

I couldn't help it. I was hopping up and down until Nekozawa finally got tired of it and held me down by putting his hand on my shoulder. I smiled brightly and then shivered at the cold air. Dang holiday air. I pulled my jacket closer to me and I felt Tetsuya pull me closer to him to keep me warm. I was just excited. Hex was coming to visit again- it was Christmas tomorrow after all. Christmas…about a year after I came to Ouran and exactly one year since I started dating Tetsuya and a little over a year since Nekozawa and Hex have been dating.

The snow on the ground was only a minor hint that it was extremely cold out (the biggest hint being the fact that it was still snowing and it was below freezing outside) and no one decided to tell me. That resulted in me waiting in the park, at night, with Nekozawa, for Hex while wearing my black jeans and a thin gray tank top. Luckily I had my magic so I made a thick winter jacket, but even then I was cold. Least now I knew why Ritsu was laughing when I left. Haschen was snuggled under the jacket and in my arms- her winter coat of fur was thicker so she wasn't too cold. Honestly, I was sure she just liked a reason to be held.

"HOLY SHIT," Hex screamed as she zoomed to the ground on the broom and crashed into a huge pile of snow. She came out shivering,

"N-no on-one tol-told me it was sno-snowing!"
I laughed. Nekozawa quickly went to his girlfriend's rescue. Since it was night and he didn't need it, he placed his thick purple-black cloak over her shoulders. She smiled.

"Thanks Umehito," she said as she kissed his cheek- causing him to blush. Jokingly, I dramatically gagged,

"Ug! Gag me with a spoon!"

Hex stuck out her tongue at me. We started to walk from the park,

"So," I said, "Are you going to stay with him the Christmas and I'll just visit? Or ya wanna stay with the mafia," I joked.

Hex smiled as her and Nekozawa held hands,

"I think I'll go with my boyfriend," she winked, "But on tomorrow- stop by, okay?"

"Well, of course," I laughed, "I have to go to Haruhi's too to stop by," I pointed out.

Haruhi was still my friend, a very good friend, even if she didn't know that I had real magic. By extension, I guessed that made me friends with the Host Club too. Not that I minded because Hunny and Mori were still teaching me how to fight better and I loved playing pranks on, err I mean with, the twins.

"Oh and check it out," Hex said as she took something out of her jacket…a small kitten.

"Hey," the kitten said. I jumped and Tetsuya looked like he had just about enough of talking animals.

The kitten was very cute and adorable. It was pure black and even had blood red eyes. The kitten surprised me because unlike Haschen, the kitten had a very deep, manly voice that reminded me of Sebastian from Sabrina the Teenage Witch.

"You found your bonded animal," I cheered and gently hugged Hex so I wouldn't squish Haschen- again.

"Rabbit," the kitten hissed.
"Cat," Haschen glared.

"His name is Grell," Hex said. I looked at her knowingly, Yeah from Kuroshitsuji (Black Butler) no doubt.

Tetsuya held me close as we walked back to my home- since Hex and Nekozawa had to split up with us to get to Nekozawa's house. I briefly wondered what his parents would think of Hex- even though they dated a year, his parents had yet to meet her. I thought that might be one of the reasons that they offered her a place to stay.

Hex:

I blinked at the large mansion. I had been there before- even if I didn't have a chance to meet his parents. I was a bit nervous- even if I didn't show it. I wrapped Nekozawa's cloak closer to my body. I wonder what his parents are like? I knew he had a little sister. I did meet her before. She was sweet and took a liking to me.

The door opened and the butler and maid greeted me. They knew me- after all I met everyone but his parents since every time they have been gone. Obviously he talks about me though otherwise they wouldn't know about me and offer me a place to stay for Christmas.

In my heart, I knew I should be with my mother- but we celebrated our Christmas yesterday so I could come here. That gave me some comfort. Either way, when I saw the two adults waiting there for me, I was taken back. They were…nice looking. Granted they weren't as cheery and bubbly as Kirimi but they came close. They didn't resemble Nekozawa at all though. The mother had bright blonde hair and green eyes while the father had blonde hair and blue eyes with a kind smile.

I looked at them with a raised eyebrow.
"Oh, you must be Umehito's girlfriend," his mother squealed as she hugged me excitedly, "I am so happy for you too! And dating for a full year! And just when I was beginning to think he would never find anyone!"

My face turned red- so did Umehito's.

Sena:

I smiled as we entered the home. I managed to get the whole place decorated- and to the men's embarrassment that included them. I put reindeer antlers and elf hats on some of the men- mostly Tetsuya and Ritsu were my main targets for the holiday spirit. Father thought it was an excellent idea and therefore made it an order for the men to do as I liked- to my enjoyment. I even had my own antlers on my head.

Tetsuya was busy working so I wondered around the home. I put Haschen in my room to watch TV. She didn't need to be constantly by my side, at least not when we were home anyway.

Ritsu was who-knew-where. I swear, my brother loves to disappear when he knows I'm on his tail. It was true though- I was looking for him. I spotted a mistletoe under the door and a guy waiting under it. Ai. An ironic name for a mafia guy…but it made perfect sense with his fixation with me. I couldn't get rid of him- he was a great member and loyal. Yet, I didn't like that he had a crush on me and was always pulling stunts like this. Tetsuya has yet to find out. Ai was the youngest member in Father's…group. He was my age, very cheery. When I first met him I was suspicious of Father trying to get me away from Tetsuya and hook me up with Ai. He had long black hair pulled back in a ponytail, a small scar on his lips, and bright blue eyes.

I hid behind a corner. One of the members stopped to ask me what was wrong.
"Nothing," I answered with a giggle, and I waved him off. He went around the corner and I spotted Ai hide slightly- thinking it was me. Oh this will be good. Ai had his eyes closed and the poor guy that I had waved ahead was about to get…
"EWWW," the guys shouted and I was on the floor in laughter.

Ai spotted me and momentarily glared before smirking and coming up to me. I looked at him confused and then he held out the mistletoe from his hand and put it over my head. He gave me a quick peck on the lips before I could protest,

"You were under the mistletoe," he shouted as he ran from me. The other men shook their heads- used to it.

"Hahaha," Father laughed and I turned to him a pout. Father just laughed.

000

Christmas morning, none of the men had to wake me up because I woke up too early- even for them. I was cheery, I was hopping- literally. I was jumping up and down from excitement and I ran to the tree where the presents were. I was too old for Santa, obviously since I was eighteen, and I wasn't even sure how Japan even celebrated Christmas traditionally since I took over. Tetsuya, Ritsu, Father, and about three men (one of them was Ai) were already waiting. I was surprised since it was about…six in the morning, geesh.
"Ah, she's up," Father laughed and Ritsu grumbled, handing over some yen. I looked to Tetsuya and he explained,
"They bet how long it would take before you bounced into here."

I giggled and then the present-opening started. Well, it started after we had breakfast since my stomach was grumbling so loud that even Ai was laughing at me. Then the present opening started. I loved it, especially, since Father and Ritsu knew exactly what I would want even if I didn't tell them. Ritsu had gotten me a new magician top hat and performing outfit that he found 'suitable for his little sister.' Father got me more magician equipment. Okay, maybe I'm just not that hard to shop for.

I gave Ritsu a puppy. He was surprised. It was a cute little black puppy.

"So you're not always lonely if I'm gone," I explained and he hugged me. He ended up naming it Kuro. I gave Father a Christmas card and an over the hill balding comb which he found hilarious.
"Hahaha," he laughed and hugged me. Then I gave him his real present- a whiskey and rum making kit. It was a bit pricey but I remembered that he was always curious about American alcohol and he loved it. I gave Tetsuya a nice manly ring that was a simple silver band with a small bunny on the inside of the engraving. I kissed his cheek,
"So I'm always with you," I whispered, "it's magically charged so you can contact me too," I giggled- and thankfully no one else heard the last part.

I was a bit surprised though when he took me outside to give me my gift. We were both wrapped up in winter coats and walked side-by-side. The men gave us curious looks but for the most part left us alone. He said that he wanted to surprise me with a Christmas date. In other words- a walk through the snowy park. It was pretty romantic though. He even was video-taping the whole thing.
"Why are video-taping," I giggled.
"Because then it's memorable," he replied.

Then he surprised me when at one part during our walk, when I wasn't paying attention, he had given the camera to a nearby couple to video tape us. I nearly fainted when he got down on one knee.
"Sena Zauberei, in the time I have known you, my life has been filled with more happiness than it has ever been before...You light up my world and make it magical. You always have a smile on your face and it's for those reasons and more...that I love you, Sena."

I felt tears in my eyes. In the whole time we have dated not once have we even said I love you. And here he was- saying it for the first time...and proposing.

"Sena Zauberei….Will you marry me?"

He held out a small black box that opened, revealing the engagement ring. I knew tears were falling now,

"Yes," I whispered and then louder I repeated, "Yes, yes! I will marry you!"

He carefully took off my glove and put the ring on my finger and as soon as it was on, I tackled him to the snow with a giant hug and a kiss,

"I love you too," I whispered.

Third Person:

Hex smiled largely as she dragged Nekozawa to Haruhi's house. Sena had contacted her- telling her that she was headed over there. Hex still had her gifts to give Haruhi and Sena. Though during the call, Sena seemed happier than usual but Hex brushed it off as holiday cheerful. Nekozawa was smiling though- he loved his gift from Hex, which was a wonderfully dark book of real witch spells. Nekozawa had given her a necklace that was on a black chain, on the chain was a red and black pendant that seemed to glow in the dark.

Hex knocked on the door loudly,

"HARUHI!"

Haruhi opened the door with a tired expression,

"Great…like it wasn't crowded enough."

Hex looked at her confused until she went in and realized that along with Sena, there was also the host club. Tamaki was whispered to the twins about 'the ways to sit to conserve space.' Sena, like usual, was giggling. Hex noticed Haschen was in the corner- watching the small TV. Grell jumped out from under Hex's jacket and went to join Haschen at the TV.

Hex came in and soon presents were exchanged. Hex loved the book of the dark casting from Sena and Sena loved the Book of Light given by Hex. Haruhi even liked the, admittedly somewhat dark, friendship bracelet that was now on Haruhi, Hex, and Sena. Then Hex noticed that Sena had a slight bulge on her finger under her glove,

"Sena…is that a ring?"
Sena bit her lip and nodded as she took of the glove- revealing the ring. It was very simple and probably not that expensive (like that mattered). It was a silver band with the words, Love Everlasting engraved on it in both German and Japanese. It even had a small black stone on it.

"…Sena…that looks like an engagement ring," Haruhi pointed out. Sena nodded with a large smile,
"That's because it is."
Cue the loud cheers and screams. Then Ranka busted into the room and tackled Sena,
"OH YOU ARE ENGAGED THAT IS SO WONDERFUL! HE BETTER BE GOOD TO YOU!"

"He…is," Sena gasped out…

And to say the Christmas was a memorable one…was an understatement.