This is based on one of my favorite holiday songs, "What Are You Doing New Year's Eve?" There are many versions out there, but I've recently been listening to The Head and The Heart's version, which inspired me to write this about Rick and Michonne. I hope you enjoy!
The Christmas party was in full swing at Glenn and Maggie's house. The group had decided to celebrate the holiday together and create some new memories with their chosen family.
As the music continued to play, Rick couldn't help but watch Michonne dance around with Judith in her arms. Something had shifted in their relationship recently and Rick couldn't help but wonder what they could be if he just had the courage to ask her out.
"What a sight huh?" asked Morgan as he stood next to Rick.
"Yeah, they sure do look great."
"I hate to butt in when it's not my business, but as your friend, I have to ask why you haven't asked her out yet? Everyone knows you like her."
Rick chuckled, "Everyone but her." He admired Michonne as she swing around gracefully with Judith, her ponytail and red A-line dress swaying with the movement. He contemplated before answering, "I just don't want to risk anything, especially my and Michonne's friendship. It means everything to me that we can be as close as we are. If I ask her out, that would change everything."
"But it might change it for the better. All I know is, you better make your move soon. I'm sure there are a lot more men who wouldn't mind asking her for a New Year's kiss."
As Morgan walked away, Rick began to think. New Year's Eve kisses have always been meaningful to him; to ring in the New Year with someone he loved, and to seal it with a kiss of promise for the year to come. He could picture it now; his family ringing bells and blowing horns, all the couples would be kissing fondly. Would he be with Michonne then? Whose arms would be holding her good and tight when it turned exactly twelve o'clock that night?
Maybe he was crazy to suppose that he'd ever be the one she chose. He was sure that between the Safe Zone and Hilltop, she received a thousand invitations for dates.
It was then that Michonne looked around the room, when her eyes landed on him, she smiled. Rick could feel his heart skip a beat and his palms began to sweat. He knew she could break his heart any moment, but if he stood just one little chance, he was going to take it.
He walked towards the living room, never taking his eyes off of her. When they finally met in the middle, both smiling at being near each other, Carl yelled out, "Mistletoe! You're under the mistletoe, you have to kiss each other!"
As the rest of the family joined in for them to kiss, Michonne looked at Rick a little hesitant. He wrapped one arm around her waist and the other cradled her face, as he leaned in to give her a soft and sweet kiss. As they reluctantly pulled apart, Rick smiled and asked her, "What are you doing New Year's Eve?"