Chapter 3

"Ah, snow." Chrome muttered as she looked up on the sky. It was the first snow fall in winter. She exhaled and snuggled in her scarf as she continued to walk to the shopping district.

Three more days till Christmas. Chrome decided to go buy presents for everyone. It was her first time and it was very embarrassing, but she thought she needed to repay everyone's kindness. She thought that it'll help her be more open to everyone.

It was hard picking presents for everyone. Especially for Gokudera and Mukuro. But she found stuff for them anyway. However, she doesn't even know what to buy for the cloud person. For Hibari.

"What should I do?" Chrome frowned. She walked around the stores, hoping to find something that would attract her. After going in and out of stores countless times, she finally saw something that she liked. She smiled, and snuggled more in her scarf.

"Merry Christmas!"

Confetti fell around everyone as they made a toast in Yamamoto's restaurant. As always, they were gathered together to celebrate. Tsuna and his family, even Enma and his family. Chrome gazed lovingly at everyone. This is her new family. Incomplete it might be (Mukuro and others weren't there), but she still felt all warm inside. Chrome smiled and sneaked a peek on one corner of the room, where Ryohei was busy trying to talk with Hibari. Her heart beat quickened for a bit.

"Everyone, be quiet." Reborn commanded. "No-good-Tsuna has something to say. Hurry up!" He kicked Tsuna forward who stumbled and fell on his butt.

Tsuna stood up and cleared his throat. "Um, Merry Christmas, everyone."

"Merry Christmas!"

"Come on and hurry up, No-good-Tsuna!" Lambo wailed. "I'm hungry!"

Gokudera snapped and squeezed Lambo's cheeks very hard. "Shut up, stupid cow! The Tenth is giving out a speech!"

Tsuna chuckled nervously. "Um, I'd like to say thank you for everything you've done this couple of months. Everyone went through so much and I apologize for that. But even though, I still appreciate all of you for still sticking together. Let's make more memories, everyone. Cheers!"

"Cheers!"

After a while, all of them were exchanging gifts. Chrome gave Tsuna and the others their gifts nervously, since she wasn't used to it. She loved the feeling when they thanked her. It's like she finally repaid their kindness. One more gift. She clutched the present near her chest as she breathed in and out. You can do this, Chrome.

Chrome looked around for the last person. He wasn't standing at the corner anymore. Did he leave? She looked around but she still couldn't find him. Without thinking, she rushed outside and ran to look for him. The first thought that came in her mind was the school.

She hurried over to Namimori Middle and up to the rooftop. Sure enough, he was there. It was freezing outside, so Chrome tightened the scarf on her neck to keep her neck warm. As she took a small step, Hibari whipped out his tonfas in defense. Seeing Chrome, he dropped it and continued to look at her.

"What are you doing here?" He asked. Chrome slowly approached him, holding his present tighter. The cold made her cheeks redder, but she could feel it was because of something else.

"Um… your present."

Hibari paused and turned his back on her. "Is it from that herbivore?"

Chrome bit her lip and shook her head. Her heart was going to explode. She felt like she's going to melt. Her mind was blank. Her body was numb. She can't speak.

"It's…" She gulped and took one more step. "It's from me."

Hibari just stared at her for a long time. His eyes moved back and forth to her gift and her eyes. Chrome handed it out as Hibari took it without hesitation. Chrome stared as Hibari opened it up, pulling out a long white scarf.

"A scarf?" He muttered. Chrome panicked. Did he not like it? But I stitched Namimori's seal on it. She frowned and stared at the ground. This is embarrassing.

Hibari stared at her disappointed face. His eyes moved to her fingers full of bandages. Hmm. He looked through the white scarf, and at one end he saw the Namimori seal stitched roughly. He wrapped the scarf around his neck, and placed his hands in his pocket.

Chrome looked at him and was surprised to see him wear the scarf. Her heart was flooded with warmth and happiness. Hibari took out a small wrapped present and handed it over to Chrome. She blinked and took it with a slight hesitation, unable to believe he gave her a present. She unwrapped it slowly, revealing indigo winter gloves. She looked at him, then back at the gloves, unable to say anything.

"Why…?"

Hibari didn't answer. He just stared at the distance where Hibird was flying around. Chrome smiled at the gloves and wore it, promising she'll take good care of it.

"You're late."

Mukuro snickered as he appeared out of thin air in front of Reborn. Reborn sighed and said, "You sure love grand entrances."

Mukuro smiled slyly, but frowned right away as he noticed that his beloved Chrome and Hibari Kyouya are gone. Interesting. I guess I should stay for a while.