Disclaimer: I don't own the characters, and if you are uncomfortable with the idea of two males being together this isn't the story for you. Have a nice day :)

A/N: Trying something new here, just a lot of different oneshots/drabbles/moments that weave into a bigger story. Stick around and join me on the adventure through Taiki and Yuu's growing/changing relationship. Slow burning story just so you know~

Reserving long note for the bottom of the chapter, but as always reviews are appreciated!

The first snowfall of December was always a special sight. There was nothing quite like the chilly weather mixed with the flakes drifting from the sky. It was a beauty that brought feelings of happiness and nostalgia with every gentle brush of the air against rosy cheeks.

As the snow slowly piled and blanked the city in white residences brushed past one another amid their frantic holiday shopping. The shopping district was filled to the brim with people coming and going from stores; bags galore decorating their arms. The twinkling lights and soft music drifting from stores caught the attention of small children with their parents, while the gift displays brought crowds into stores looking for the perfect gift for friends, family, and that that special someone.

One particular shopper with golden hair was carrying several bags full of gifts and wrapping paper, as well as decorations. He stopped several times to check the time and window shop as he moved along the street, double checking his extensive list of gifts and crossing off names as he went.

"Alright. I've got Akari-san's, Zenjirou-san, Kiriha-san's, Ren's, Airu's, Tagiru's, and Nee-san's. All I need is something for are Taiki-san and Ryouma." he hummed to himself, happy with the progress of his gifts. At this rate, he could be done before dinner and start wrapping the gifts that very night. He continued on his way keeping an eye out for gifts for the last two on his list. Though there were plenty of nice items that the two would enjoy Yuu didn't feel that it was quite right to give the two boys anything that they wouldn't love, especially since he had painstakingly scoured for the perfect gifts for the rest of his friends.

It simply wouldn't be fair.

Passing by tea shop an idea struck as Yuu stopped to browse the available product. Though he wasn't normally keen on buying food based gifts-since he had no real way of making sure what the recipient actually liked to eat-he remembered that Ryouma had a peculiar love for green tea; the other hunter would often times be found at a new tea shop sampling it's drinks with cakes when not engaged with a hunt. Yuu had even joined him once or twice when they ran into each other out on the streets; deciding to take a chance the boy went in to the small shop and made a beeline toward the green tea.

The shop carried several varieties of green tea from all grades. Yuu could see the popular gift baskets and boxes on the table next to him filled with samples of everything and even included a tea set, all wrapped up in clear cellophane and tied artfully with beautiful festive ribbons. Taking a moment to admire the baskets Yuu smiled as he now knew exactly what to get for Ryouma. He went back to the shelf of tea and picked up a box of gyokuro tea as well a small tea set for two, with his gift in hand the blond went to pay. All together it was a bit on the expensive side but Yuu would be lying if he said that he didn't have the funds; besides, Ryouma had always been the one to pick up the bill the few times they went to have tea so it was a fair return on his part.

Satisfied with his purchase the boy went back out and ticked the box next to Ryouma's name on his phone. "Okay, Ryouma is all done for so I have left is Taiki-san...and I still have no idea what to buy him." looking around Yuu tried to find some sort of inspiration as to what to get the other boy. "Ahh, this a lot more difficult than it should be." pursing his lips together the blond decided the best course of action would be to continue and hopefully something would catch his eye.

Despite their longer friendship, Taiki was not an easy person to shop for. That was for sure.

A few more stores down and still nothing that screamed the goggle boy's name. Getting increasingly frustrated with his lack of gift Yuu instead ducked into a bookstore thinking that if maybe by not shopping for Taiki he would be able to find something. The interior was well decorated with lights strung up and wreaths along every pillar, the display table up front was show casing an upcoming sequel to a popular teen romance book. Though the cover caught his eye Yuu couldn't find any real substance in the lines, it sounded too much like the countless other books of that genre. Further in were tables lined with classics and books well-loved around the globe, those were far more interesting.

Before he could even get a hand on the tantalizing books that called his attention, the call of his name in a familiar voice caught him first. Speak of the devil, the very boy that he had been trying to get out of his mind in order to shop for had appeared. However, this could work in his favour Yuu surmised. If Taiki was here then surely he could try to wheedle out some hint as to what the other boy would like for a present. "Ah! Taiki-san, what are you doing here?"

"Mom and I are doing some holiday shopping, she's in another store right now so I decided to come here and take a look around. I suppose you're...?" having spotted the multiple bags it wasn't hard to guess what Yuu had been doing up to that point. Shopping for yourself was on thing, but there was no way all those bags could be just for him.

"I'm doing the same as well. I'm actually almost done and just need one last present." shifting the bags from arm to arm Yuu held them up to show how many different stores he's gone to thus far. It wasn't the worst spree he has gone on-as Nene liked to shop plenty-but it was time consuming hopping store to store. "Have you finished all of your own?"

"Yeah! I actually just finished and was going to sit in the cafe over there and wait. Do you want to join me?"

xXx

"-so anyways, it took me a while to get it but I hope no one has bought the game for him."

"I doubt it Yuu, you bought the limited-edition collector's edition and paid for the downloadable content. Normally people just buy the game, they don't spring for something like that unless they really want to spoil someone. But then again, you always do a little bit extra for the holidays." Taiki took a sip of his coffee and smiled as the other's cheeks became rosy. It had been a while since they were able to hang out; just the two of them. Between school, basketball, and hunting it became the norm for all three hunters to spend almost every waking moment together. It wasn't as if he didn't like Tagiru, the boy was a ball of energy that kept them going most days. But on evenings like this, where they could watch the gentle snowfall outside while nursing warm cups of coffee and entertaining easy conversation Taiki really appreciated the time without the other goggle boy.

It was almost romantic.

"Since you were in the bookstore earlier Taiki-san were you looking for something? Perhaps another gift?"

"Oh, no. Actually, I was looking at some books for myself. There's this new series about the sengoku period and the adventures of the lords and their samurai. I heard that it was full of drama and even though it's probably just really loosely based on the time period I actually really want to check it out. But it's a brand-new series and I haven't see too many reviews for it so I wasn't sure if I should buy it or not. Aha." Taiki nervously scratched at the back of his neck as Yuu's eyes studied him. Missing the sudden light and twinkle in the blonde's eye Taiki was sure he had said a bit much.

"So, you're really into those historical period fictions Taiki-san?"

"Ah, you could say that? I'm actually just really into select periods of history. Though I like all the stuff surrounding feudal eras."

"I can't say I'm surprised." letting out am amused giggle Yuu pulled out his phone to make a quick note of the details of the series. He could definitely head back and check it out as a potential gift, if not he at least now had an idea as to what the other boy would really like to receive. "Something like that seems so like you."

After about another hour's worth of conversation Taiki's mother called and they agreed to meet at the coffee shop shortly before heading home. Yuu was bombarded with questions from the kind woman, she asked of his family and plans for the holiday since it was no secret between the hunters and their families that the blond lived all by himself in a large penthouse. To which he replied of his plans to fly out for Christmas with the family, hence the early shopping since the gifts would have to be wrapped the delivered before he left within the next few days. The information took Taiki by surprise but he was happy Yuu wouldn't be spending it alone, with a promise of gift exchanges tomorrow Taiki and his mother went on their way.

Waving good by to the pair outside of the shop Yuu waited until they were out of sight before heading back in the direction of the bookstore, the perfect gift in mind.

A/N: It's been a very long time since I've actively written anything but my main series stories. And I don't normally write anything non-Digimon-gameverse since there are enough people out there writing for the anime series and what not, but I really needed to write this to be self-indulgent and because I am in rarepair hell with these two. Like..? I normally find it hard to be so enamored with a couple, but when I ship hard I ship for life. I can count on one hand how many Digimon couples that I am a diehard shipper of and would call my top tier OTP ships since I can literally ship everyone in a friend way with everyone else at least and I am behind good romance between any two characters.

But I just, really love these two?

Like I wouldn't be able to tell you when it happened but somehow, I ended up here shipping these two by myself and I just need to vent through writing and share how many plot bunnies come to me when it comes to these two and how much I actually love them. If KohXSayo wasn't my main Digimon OTP these two would probably be it. Not to mention that I really want to explore more on the Xros Wars universe since that last part of it kind of left a lot open. I need more friendship development between these characters and romance between my two boys. I just ahhh, need to leave now before I start a wall of text and ranting.

(One chapter down, 12 to go. Updates will be monthly until I finish next December, no set date but within the month is my goal.)

Love,

Dragon