Thirty-Four.

[meanestbrother]

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[Touya's in front of the bathroom mirror, holding a small, silver box - not quite a garment box, but something from a department store, obviously not inexpensive. He's trying to get up the nerve to say something - well, practice to say something, it looks like.]Yuki, I know it's been really weird and difficult this month,

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[moonshinerabbit]

[Yukito sets his book down, cocking his head slightly to the side.]

To-ya, who are you talking to? Are you using the network?

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[meanestbrother]

[He wanders out to where Yukito is, and gives him the box.]

Hey. Uh. Happy birthday. And Merry Christmas.

[Inside the box is a cashmere scarf - deep blue - and a pair of soft leather gloves.]

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[moonshinerabbit]

[He's visibly shocked, though his features quickly soften.]

Oh, is this for me?

[The boy takes the box, smiling warmly. Before opening it, however, he retrieves another present from the nearest drawer and extends it to Touya.]

Merry Christmas! I was kind of worried you were going to find where I hid this, but here you are!

[The box contains a small rice bowl with peaches painted around the diameter along with a pair of matching chopsticks.]

Let's open them together!

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[meanestbrother]

Oh... okay.

[He starts to unwrap, but really, he's too busy watching for Yuki's reaction to unwrap his present.]

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[moonshinerabbit]

[His eyes light up as he opens the box and removes its contents, pulling them close to his chest.]

They're beautiful, To-ya. Thank you so much! You really didn't need to get so much for me.

[He continues smiling, enjoying the warmth that the scarf brings.]

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[meanestbrother]

Yeah I did.

[He knows they're extravagant gifts, but he's worked so hard here, and there's no college to pay for, so...]

I know it's been hard between us lately, with this new situation. I haven't told you a lot of things and it's led to trouble. But I wanted to show you, because I suck at saying... you know?

[Is he actually being shy? Mumbling a little and going a bit flushed? He'll deny it all later.]

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[moonshinerabbit]

[Yukito understands Touya all too well and simply gives a grateful nod.]

Please don't worry. I understand.

[At this he can't help but to stifle his typical comment about shyness in exchange for a soft giggle.]

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[meanestbrother]

[Lays his hand over Yuki's, leaning against him a little.]

I can't lose you.

[runs his thumb over his knuckles]

I felt like I came really close.

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[moonshinerabbit]

[Smiles at the affection, leaning slightly back toward Touya]

You won't lose me. I promise.

[Yukito gives the boy the most reassuring smile he can muster.]

You didn't. I'll do anything in my power to ensure that it'll be alright.

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[meanestbrother]

I... I know you will.

[He looks a little sad about it, somehow, but he starts to open his present to distract from that, and smiled.]

Thank you. These are beautiful, they really suit me.

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[moonshinerabbit]

[He nods, slightly perplexed, and watches Touya]

Really? I saw them and knew I had to get them for you. I hope you like them.

[There's a slight pause before he decides what to say.]

I can't help but feel a little spoiled. I don't know if I deserve this lavish of a gift from you.

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[meanestbrother]

Don't question my gift. Of course you deserve it.

You bring so much happiness into my life every day...

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I was miserable before I met you, I didn't ever want to make friends. It was the same here.

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[moonshinerabbit]

[And he's silent for a moment, not quite sure how to respond.]

To-ya, I- [a pause]

I'm glad I'm the reason for your smile.

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[meanestbrother]

[just nods, and leans against him, contentedly]

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[moonshinerabbit]

[Smiling, he hesitates for a moment before lightly wrapping his arms around the other boy.]

Thank you, To-ya.

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[meanestbrother]

[smiles gently, and settles against him - since the zombie curse, he's distanced himself, had trouble relaxing being this close, but tonight, he seems to manage]