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He glances up at his boyfriend, smiling when the brunette cheers, eyes glowing in excitement. He turns his head, smiling happily down at his boyfriend before pulling him close, kissing his temple softly amidst the screaming and cheers as the clock counts down the New Year.

They had both come so far this year.

"Haru!" Makoto shouts, breaking him out of his reverie. He blinks, tilting his head back in question. Makoto smiles in return, pecking him softly on the lips.

"The ball is still dropping silly."

He laughs even though he knows Makoto can't hear it. Snuggling closer to his broad chest, he listens to the countdown.

45

His heart starts pounding and a smile finds its way onto his face. He hasn't felt this excited since he was on the starter's block at the Olympics.

Of course, holding that gold medal between his shaking fingers was a feeling beyond belief as well. Rin had pulled him into a happy embrace, and he could barely understand what his friend was saying all he could keep doing was laughing.

He meets the gentle green across the pool where he was standing, a huge smile on his face as he fluttered his sign, dodging Nagisa's flailing arms. Makoto's sign said what his eyes screamed.

I BELIEVE IN YOU HARUKA!

35

Of course Makoto had had a crazy year as well too. He had finally made it as a swim teacher and had snagged a job in America. Haru immediately said he'd follow him anywhere.

That's what they did. It's what they had always done.

25

The box in his pocket made him swallow nervously and he hugs Makoto's arms closer to him, dodging a drunken couple that was screaming.

15

It was Makoto's idea to have them come to New York for the New Year. Of course he could pay for the two of them with his Olympic winnings.

He questioned his lover for his intentions of coming to the Big Apple, but the green eyed male simply smiled in return.

He didn't know it would be this cramped compared to their small town and when he told Makoto this he just laughed before ruffling his hair.

"Sometimes you're cute without even thinking about it Haru!"

5

He joins the Americans in their excited cheers, snapping his mouth open to count down the last seconds of this year.

He can't hear Makoto but the rumblings against his back assure him that the brunette was savoring these precious moments as well too.

0

"HAPPY NEW YEAR!" Everyone cheers and he smiles widely, turning around to kiss the brunette's open lips. Makoto squeaks in surprise before laughing, kissing him back just as passionately.

"Haru." Makoto pulls back to drop down to one knee, eyes shining with love as he holds a simple ring up to him. He stares in shock at his boyfriend before suddenly pulling him back up, pressing his box into the gentle giants' hand.

"Yes. God yes." He whispers against his lips, gently pushing his ring on Makoto's finger before slipping on his own.

"Seems that great minds think alike Haru." Makoto laughs, pulling him in for a hug. They both watch the fireworks with smiles on their faces.

"Happy New Year Haru."


AN: Happy New Year everyone. My prayers are with the families who lives are forever changed by the tragic AirAsia accident.

This was quickly written so I apologize for any mistakes.