A/N: This was originally posted on Tumblr for Femslash February. I debated about which section to stick this in, but it takes place within Young Avengers canon, so...
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Julie feels drunk— on victory, life, the atmosphere, definitely not the fruit juice she's been drinking. She's laughing and doesn't really care why. It's nearly midnight now and she looks around, seeking the one thing that will perfect the moment.
The whole crowd seems to glow under the flashing lights and Julie fears briefly that she won't be able to spot Karolina in time. The fear is forgotten in the next moment when she catches sight of a familiar burst of aurora just above her. She smiles, tilting her head up to meet Karolina's kiss as the clock strikes twelve.