Mistletoe

Couple: Peter/Claire

A/N: Takes place after Claire is 18 and the world is safe. First time writing a Heroes fanfic, so be a little forgiving about the OCCness of the characters.

Disclaimer: Don't own anything to my disappointment.

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"Check out Peter and Claire," Micah whispered loudly to his mom, Hiro, Isaac, Nathan, and Mohinder. Confused, they all turned to look where the two were. Peter was leaning against the doorway holding his cup of eggnog while Claire was resting against the other side of the door and was softly singing along with the Christmas songs on the radio.

It wasn't that they were close to each other that made the others start to laugh, no that was normal. The only one Claire really hung out with was Peter. Even after they saved the world, Claire and Peter were nearly inseparable. No, what made them laugh was what was above Peter's and Claire's heads.

Mistletoe…

Claire's and Peter's attention was quickly diverted from what they were doing to their friends.

"What's so funny?" they both questioned. Niki controlled her laughter and smiled up at them from her seat on the couch.

"Look up," Niki said with another laugh. Claire's and Peter's emotions quickly changed from being curious to dread.

Claire gulped as she glanced up and saw the green plant. Peter didn't even bother looking up; from how everyone was acting he already knew what was above their heads. Claire did too, but she had hoped that Niki and the others were playing a trick. No such luck apparently.

"Kiss her already!" Micah called out through his laughter. Hiro and Nathan chanted it as well.

Both their faces were red with embarrassment. "A quick kiss?" Peter mumbled softly, Claire nodded.

It wasn't that she didn't trust Peter or that she didn't want to kiss him – that was definitely not the case since Claire really wants to kiss him. She trusts Peter with her body, heart, and soul. She just can't trust herself to just take it as a "mistletoe kiss that means nothing." Because she knew once she was alone with her thoughts that her heart and mind would take it as a sign that he loves her back, and not just as a friend or as a little sister. And she would rather not have more moments to reflect back on then she already did. Especially this one.

Before Claire knew what happened, Peter had captured her lips briefly – causing it to be the best kiss she had ever received. Her lips felt like they were on fire and her heart was beating fast, the kiss did not go away though, even after Peter pulled away almost as fast as he kissed her.

Hearing nothing but her heart pounding, Claire pulled Peter to her and kissed him again. This time, neither one of them pulled apart afterwards – at least not for several minutes.

The only thing the heroes behind them could do was smile at their two friends.

"Well, I hope I get a thank you from them when they come up to breathe." Niki stated, turning around. "Alright Micah, finish opening your presents…"

FINISHED.

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