Blood+ / Naruto crossover

Hinata x Kai, Haji x Saya, Diva x Itachi, Moses x Lulu

Chapter 43

Moses bit his lip trying to hold in his amusement as he watched Lulu once again shaking a present that had been carefully wrapped and placed under the tree.

"You are so childish Lulu." His tone light and teasing.

"Heh… you can never be too old for Christmas." Placing the present back and standing up, her hands on her slender hips. "Also I am just trying to make up for all those years we missed." Even though her smile was still on her lips he could see it didn't reach those large green eyes he loved to drown in.

"Lulu…" His eyes looking over at her sadly.

"What… ah now don't look at me like that… it is no big deal…I'm fine with it all." Her hand waving him off. He sighed reaching out for her, pulling her close. Letting his hand slide through her long lavender hair.

"You know Lulu you do not have to put on an act with me. I know you too well." His fingers lifting her chin, forcing her large emerald eyes to meet his.

"Lulu my love it is okay to cry and let it out. Our childhood was cruel. You can not just keep it all bottled up. It pains me to see you force that smile of yours." Cupping her face in his hands he brushed a slow kiss against her lips. She tasted like strawberry bubblegum. It was so distinctly like her. A woman who's childhood was stolen. She was always trying to make up for what was lost in these little silly ways. He could feel her warm tears sliding over his hands as he deepened the kiss. Pulling back he moved his finger tips across her flushed cheeks, brushing away her shed tears.

"You'll never leave me will you Moses?"

"I love you Lulu, I could never leave you. I would rather die a thousand times by the 'Thorn' then to be parted from you. "

"Promise…" Her eyes shining bright. Glittering from the tiny lights on the tree.

"With all my heart, beautiful. It will always be you and me…forever." She smiled up at him and this time he could see it reach those dreamy eyes of hers.

"I love you too… Moses." Her head moving to nuzzle into his warm chest. They stood like that for some time. Just wrapped in each other loving embrace.

"Oops…" Both pulled back to see Lewis. His eyes giving the look of a deer in headlights. "Sorry didn't mean to interrupt.

"Aww Lewis do you need a hug too." Lulu giggled moving away from Moses. Before he could side step the short giggling girl she had already pulled him into a hug. For someone so tiny he was near shock at her strength. He could almost swear she was breaking his ribs not to mention lack of oxygen.

He gave a pleading look to Moses who was trying to hold back laughter.

"Lulu honey… let the poor man go before you kill him. Pulling back she gave him a shy smile.

"Damn you are strong." Lewis gasped rubbing his aching chest. His word just made her smile wider as she once again returned to Moses loving arms..

"Do either of you know where everyone is? I could only find David and Julia."

Looking down at his watch Moses frowned. "That is odd, it is nearly past noon." He looked down at the woman giggling in his arms.

"I think the girls might be nursing a hangover." Trying to look innocent and failing miserably.

"How could I have forgotten…you guys downed three of my prized wine bottles." He tried to give her a stern look but failed. It was just impossible to be mad at her .

"Why don't you go back to pestering those packages under the tree while Lewis and I figure out where everyone is. "

"Actually why don't I make up a late breakfast for everyone and you go find out what news Karman found out." Leaning up on her toes and giving him a quick kiss. He watched with amusement as she nearly skipped to the kitchen . He would never tire of her adorable behavior, and he had all of eternity to enjoy it.

Lewis just shock his head sadly. He was starting to get sick of being surrounded by all this lovey dovey fluff.

"Come on lover boy let's go find the rest."

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"Akamaru would you please stop making so much noise….ugh.." Saya grumbled, she would have frowned if it didn't hurt so much. Sitting up slowly she grasped her head with both hands.

"Ah… I feel like shit!" looking around the room she found Akamaru curled up, sound asleep by the door. It slowly registered that the noise was coming from the bathroom. Haji was in the shower. Glancing at the clock on the table next to her she frowned. The movement causing her to groan loudly as her head filled with pain.

"I am never drinking again!" She cringed even at the sound of her own voice. "Aspirin… I so need one, two oh hell maybe a dozen." She grumbled moving to search the bedside table only to come up empty.

"Well damn…I know I don't have any in the bathroom." Dropping her head in her hands she let out another weary pained groan. She soon found Akamaru on the bed licking her hand.

"Akamaru promise me you will bite me if I ever drink again." He just tilted his head sideways as she grumbled on. He knew not to bark a word. He had seen his master after a night of sake many times. No barking was not a good thing at those times. Dropping a paw on her arm and a lick to the cheek he tried to comfort the woman.

"You are a sweety Akamaru but I need more than doggie kisses to make my head stop throbbing. wait…Haji might have some ." Standing up nearly knocking Akamaru over. She fumbled a little, pressing her hand on the wall as her head spun. Taking a deep breath, then a second till her stomach settled. With care she finally made it to the bureau. Pulling open the top drawer she began rummaging through Haji's clothes tossing things over her shoulder in her pained haste.

"Aspirin...dammit I know there has to be a bottle in here somewhere…Haji is always prepared for anyth…."

Her voice trailed off as her hand wrapped around a small black box.

"What is this?" She asked out loud, to know one in particular. Her hung over mind slowly processing a thought.

"Huh.. Maybe Haji bought me earrings. " She weighed it back and force if she should peek, or put it back and wait like a good little girl for Christmas. Curiosity one out in the end, as she slowly lifted the lid.

All thoughts of finding aspirin were gone quickly as she stared wide eyed at the ring cushioned against soft velvet. A single round diamond sat between two small heart shaped rubies. She stumbled back, dropping down hard onto the bed when her legs hit the edge.

"Saya.. are you up?" Her eyes slowly trailed up to the voice. Haji was walking out of the bathroom, patting his face dry with a dark crimson towel. Looking up he froze. His eyes taking in the small treasure held in her hand. Saya sat dazed and speechless as her eyes from him to the ring and then back.

"Saya…"He let his voice trail off as a slew of cursing rang through his head. After all his hard work the surprise was ruined.

"Haji…is this…" Her voice finally found, then quickly lost with shock.

"Yes." He sighed dropping to both knees, in front of her. "I was going to surprise you on Christmas Eve but it… ah crap… I'm sorry Saya." She blinked at him confused.

"Why would you be sorry?"

"Because I…I… wanted to make this special. I wanted to wait till…" She pressed her fingers on his lips, silencing him.

"Haji we have been together for a very long time and I know how much you love me. I do not need a big production for you to show me. I just want you." She smiled softly, her hand pushing the small box into his. "So don't make me have to wait any longer." Taking the small ring out he slid it gentle over her finger before taking both of her hands into his.

"Marry me Saya." He watched as warm tears filled her eyes.

"Yes Haji…Yes."

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Holy hell I must be suffering from fuzzy bunny fluff sickness. These last two chapters are just too sweet with sugary proposals. LOL

Hope you all Enjoyed and please leave me some sugar coated reviews to help cure my bunny fluff illness. LOL