December 24

All the presents had been put under the Christmas tree. Kimiko couldn't believe Christmas finally was here. And so was the time to tell Raimundo how she felt. No backing down now. It was already seven o clock. She sighed. It always seemed like the few hours left took forever. Then, Omi came running into her.

"Kimiko, please come outside and play in the snow with me!"

She laughed. "Of course Omi. Just let me get my coat on."

Raimundo looked out the window at Kimiko and Omi as they had a snowball fight. Kimiko had just nailed Omi in the face, and was laughing. Taking advantage of it, Omi threw one at her. Then they started to build a snowfort. Raimundo was happy to be telling Kimiko how he felt about her. She was so filled with love, and caring, he wanted that. He wanted someone like Kimiko in his life.

Kimiko glanced at her digital clock. 12:00 the glowing digits read. Like Kimiko had expected, she wasn't able to sleep. She got up and put on a robe and walked to where the Christmas tree was. The lights were glowing and blinking around the tree and the star was multi-coloring. The presents glistened, and the ornaments seemed still, as if waiting till morning. It was beautiful. Somehow, after looking at the Christmas tree she could always go to sleep. She looked at the tree one last time, trying to burn it in her memory. She smiled softly, and walked back to her room. She got into her bed, and quickly fell asleep.

Christmas Morning

Kimiko walked into Omi's room, where Omi was still sleeping. She smiled.

"Merry Christmas Kimiko.", Raimundo whispered as he came up behind her.

"You to Rai."

Raimundo walked past her and picked Omi up and carried him to the main hall, to the Christmas tree.

Raimundo smiled at her then gently woke Omi up.

"Merry Christmas Omi.", Kimiko and Raimundo said in unison.

Omi's drowsy eyes shot open. He saw the Christmas tree and jumped out of Raimundo's arms and started ruffling through the presents. The Clay walked in.

"Wow, Omi's real excited huh?"

"You bet.", Kimiko said as Raimundo laughed lightly.

Master Fung and Dojo walked in, then everyone started exchanging "Merry Christmas's."

Kimiko sat down in a chair next to the Christmas tree and told everyone to be quiet. She took a present of the pile and read it.

"To Omi from Kimiko." Omi ran forward. He grabbed the box and ripped it open. "My friend Pochii, he has returned again, and this Book of Slang." Everyone started laughing, all knowing Omi's slang problem.

"To Raimundo from Kimiko." Raimundo took the box away from her and slowly took off the ribbon, then the wrapping and then his jaw dropped when he saw what was inside.

"Is this a..a world cup ball?"

Kimiko smiled. "Signed by Team Brazil."

"Holy crap, Its awesome, I so owe you.", he said as he gave he a hug.

Kimiko blushed slightly. "No you don't.", she said as she reached for another present.

"To Kimiko from Rai." She opened the box and saw the DVD. "You did not buy me the Oh My Goddess Season."

He smiled. "I did."

"Oh my god, thank you."

"Don't thank me yet, theres more."

Kimiko peered into the box and pulled out a smaller box. She opened it slowly. The gasped. Kimiko had had her share of pretty necklaces, but none of them were even close to how pretty, no how beautiful this necklace was. She smiled.

"Rai, its beautiful. I love it. Will..will you help me put it on?"

He grinned. "Of course." He took the necklace and carfully placed it on her neck and locked hte clasp.

"Im really happy you like it.", he said happily.

"Not like it, love it."

He smiled and sat back down.

"To Clay from Omi..."

All the presents had been unwrapped, Master Fung had went back into the meditating room, well all the other Dragons continued to look at their presents. Kimiko had been absently fingering her necklace, Omi, playing Pochii 2, Clay, of course, admiring his new boots, and Raimundo lightly kicking his World Cup ball. Kimiko knew that it was now or never. She was about to get up when Raimundo said her name from behind her.

She turned. "Yes."

He smiled nervously. "Can I talk to you for a second."

"Sure, I have to tell you something too."

They walked out the main hall and into the kitchen. Not exactly romantic, but whatever.

"Do you wan to go first Kim?"

"Uh, you can if you want."

"No really go ahead. Girls first."

"Says who?, you go first."

"Hold on, why don't we both say it at the same time."

Kimiko thought about it for a second. "Okay."

"1...2...3!"

"Im in love with you,' they both shouted out as both their jaws dropped.

"What, you do, and I imagining things?", Kimiko asked.

"Are you imagining things?, I think I am. You did say you loved me right?"

She nodded. "That is what you said too right?"

"Yeah. I can't believe you feel the same way."

"I can either."

Raimundo pulled her into his arms. "Im so madly in love with you Kimiko, I think about you everyday," he murmured into her ear."

"I do too. I love you so much. I just didn't think you felt the same way."

"So Im guessing thats why you were crying about the girlfriend thing?"

"Yeah."

"Im sorry you had to feel so bad."

"Its okay, it was worth it I guess, it just showed me more that I had to tell you."

He kissed her lightly on the forehead, then grabbed her hand.

"Lets go, before Omi and Clay come looking for us."

They walked into the main hall hand in hand. Clay turned and saw them, then saw their hands, and laughed lightly."

"Im guessin she felt the same way." Clay asked.

"Yeah she does."

"Told ya she would. Hey Omi, looks like I won the bet. Told ya, they'd get together."

Omi frowned. "Oh, I have to do your chores."

Clay laughed. "Forget it Omi, it was an unfair bet. I knew they both felt the same way, was only a matter of time. Just forget about the chores."

Omi smiled and ran up to Kimiko and Raimundo.

"Are you going to get married now," he asked in complete child-innocence.

Kimiko and Raimundo stared at him.

"You lucky your cute Omi.", was all she said.

All the Dragons were in the kitchen as Omi and Clay made turkey for dinner. Kimiko grabbed Raimundo's hand and pulled him to the doorframe where the mistletoe was. Raimundo, being oblivious as usual.

"What are we doing?", he asked.

She tilted his face upward. His eyes widened and then he looked at her with a smug smile on his face.

"It's a mistletoe." he stated. Doctor Obvious.

She smiled at him. "I love you Raimundo."

He smiled affectionately back at her. "I love you too Kimiko."

"Merry Christmas Rai," she said as she pulled his head down and kissed him.

OMG, I loved the ending. I hope all my readers have a Merry Christmas too by the way. Once again thanks for the killer reviews, especially Cursed Destiny. I loved the way you commented in like a convo. Very Cool. Anyways, I'll start updating my other story soon. You're all getting coal by the way. Haha kidding, if reviews were good deeds, you all better be getting a load of presents. Love you all.

-RaiKimLover.