Well, I've come across a new obsession. It's Super 8! Originally, I thought that I wouldn't like this movie, but it instantly became my favorite movie and I've watched it three times in the past 3 days. I have to say, the soundtrack made me cry. Not because it was bad, it was just made to evoke emotion. I listened to "Letting Go" (a song from the soundtrack) like 10 times last night. And yes, each time I cried.

New Year's Eve, 1979.

"Oh man, can you guys believe that we are twenty minutes away from 1980?" Joe heard Cary yell from across the room. Cary was obviously excited to leave the '70's behind...or maybe he was just excited for the firework display the town of Lillian put on each year. Joe didn't really know how he felt about leaving good old 1979. He just felt slightly attached, like if he went on to the next decade, his mother's memory would be left behind. And that was why he sat alone at the entrance to the bedroom hallway. He just didn't feel connected to anyone, even Alice. Speaking of Alice...

"Joe? Are you OK?" Alice said in Joe's ear.

Joe jumped and turned to see her sitting next to him. "I-I'm fine."

"It's because of your mom, isn't it?"

He sighed. "Yeah. I guess so."

Alice took Joe's hand and pulled him up. "Don't be like this. Come into the family room." She led him through the crowds of guests as if he was a small child that was lost. Charles, Cary, Preston, and Martin were gathered around the TV, watching it count down the minutes until the New Year. Charles was the first one to notice Alice and Joe, and his facial expression showed jealousy. Joe looked down to see his hand still clasped in Alice's. As much as it hurt him to make Charles jealous, Joe didn't let go.

"GUYS! WE NEED TO GO OUTSIDE NOW!" Cary screamed. It was 11:54. Guests began to shuffle toward the door, anticipating a good show.

When Alice didn't make a move toward the door Joe looked at her questioningly. "Alice?"

She blushed. "I was hoping we could stay in here."

Joe raised his eyebrows. So Alice wanted to stay inside...with just him? "Uh, Sure. We can open the blinds so we can see the fireworks."

Alice nodded and went to sit on the couch.

Joe opened the blinds and flicked off the lights. "There."

"Now sit with me." Alice said as she patted a place on the couch incredibly close to her. She had a vague smile on her face.

"O-ok."Joe shuffled over and sat down, internally thanking himself that he hadn't tripped or done something stupid.

Alice scooted over so that she was practically sitting on his lap. "Is this OK with you?" She asked, feeling Joe become tense next to her.

Joe took a deep breath and tried his best to relax. "Yeah. It's fine." Really, he couldn't believe his luck. He, Joe Lamb, had Alice Dainard almost on his lap. Of course it was fine. was great! Outside, they heard people counting down. 5, 4, 3, 2, 1...

Without thinking about it, Joe turned and kissed Alice full on the lips. Her arms wrapped around his neck, and Joe put his arms around her waist and pulled her the rest of the way onto his lap. The fireworks of their kiss were real. When they broke apart, Joe smiled and pressed his forehead against hers. "Happy New Year."

Alice grinned. She closed the gap between them and kissed Joe delicately. "So, how is 1980 so far?"

"I think it's going pretty great."

Yes, I know it's short. But if you want I can write another chapter. So please review to tell me if you want another chapter! Ah, review even if you don't want another chapter. Also feel free to check out my other stories.