Winter. A beautiful season. A season where everything is frozen yet alive. A season where a blanket of white shimmering snow covers the landscape. A season containing the lights of Christmas and the change to a new and fresh year,a new beginning. A season where everyone cozies up under the blanket with their lovers,sharing each other's warmth..especially on New Year's...all except Morinaga Tetsuhiro.
After ranting about how his Senpai wasn't lovey dovey with him on Christmas last week,and how he knew he wouldn't be lovey today,on New Year's either, to his friend Hiroto,he was now walking home alone,passing all the couples on the way back who were waiting for midnight which was now a few hours away. He felt melancholic. Senpai was always so distant,always so pushy. He opened the door to his apartment and entered as he saw his Senpai fast asleep under the Kotatsu.
He smiled at the amount of layers of clothes his Senpai was buried in
"How cat like" He said as he removed his coat and went to his Senpai's side.
"I'm hoo~me Senpai" He said as his Senpai opened his eyes. But upon finding his Kouhai's face right beside his,he flinched and slapped him across the face.
"BAKA! DON'T BE SO CLOSE! GO SIT OPPOSITE TO ME YOU IDIOT He screamed as Morinaga groaned with pain,touching his swollen cheeks.
"Wah Senpai...you didn't have to hit me,you know? It hurts.." He pouted as he wriggled to the side opposite him.
"I can't trust you. You might jump on me anytime" He clicked his tongue as Morinaga sighed and put his head down on to the kotatsu.
"I won't do it Senpai..have a little trust atleast" He said as Souichi too put his head to the Kotatsu and closed his eyes,ignoring his Kouhai's words.
Their time passed in silence as Souichi refused to reply to his pleas.
But he did jump when a certain something touched his toes.
"OI MORINAGA! GET YOUR LEGS AWAY FROM ME!" Souichi protested as his legs caught hold of his Senpai's.
"I can't help it Senpai. My legs are long and need more space." He smirked as his toes played with the older man's. And he reciprocated,accepting the challenge.
And it soon turned into a fight of dominance. Who would be able to get the other down,and obviously it was Morinaga. His leg slithered up his Senpai's thigh,making him moan lightly at the feeling.
"S-Stop B-Ba-ah-ka" Be said as Morinaga slid his toes up into his shirt,touching his waist.
"H-Hentai"
"Ah Senpai,I can't help it,long legs you see-"
"Argh Stop doing that and come here. You win" Souichi gave up and lied down,moving away,giving his Kouhai space as he squeezed in happily,glad that his plan worked out. He wrapped his arms around the older man,pulling him closer,burying his nose into his hair.
"Would you like to go to the shrine with me tonight Senpai?" He asked softly.
"Isn't that something ..couples usually do?" He asked,blushing to his ears.
" Ah...I see...Its...it's fine then..we can just sleep if you don't like it...goodnight Senpai" Morinaga smiled rather sadly as Souichi turned to face him. He knew he had hurt his Kouhai's feelings. He felt guilty. It's just a shrine..plus..t would be a first for Souichi to go there with a...friend..
"A-Ask..again He whispered,hiding his eyes behind his bangs.
"Eh...ah...Would you like to go the shrine with me?" He asked reluctantly and Souichi answered by burying his face into his chest.
"Yea...Lets go" He said as he heard Morinaga smile.
"Yeah...lets go Senpai." He said as he hugged him tight. Their bodies sharing each other's warmth. The cold slowly fading away,being replaced by a warm feeling called love.

"Oi...how much longer do we have to stand here?" Senpai asked,annoyed. He stood amidst a large crowd of people,couples rather Who were waiting for the clock to strike 12 and to celebrate the start of a new year.
"Its 11:45 now Senpai...a little while longer...we'll leave as soon as it is 12,okay?" He smiled and Souichi looked away,nodding.
"Do you want something to eat?" He asked and Souichi nodded.
"Lets go get something from the stalls then..you are new to this shrine right? So stay close...we might get separated" He said as he held his hand which was immediately withdrawn

"Idiot! I'm not a child!" He said as he stomped ahead and Morinaga scratched his head apologetically and walked to his side.
It really was crowded.
Too many people.
"Ah Sorry" A man said as he bumped into Souichi,making him lose his balance a little.
"Ugh people nowadays..Morinaga-" He said as he turned back to find that his Kouhai had disappeared.
What? Where did this idiot go?
He looked around,spanning the whole area but couldn't spot him anywhere
How can he just disappear into thin air?
Where is he?
"Watch where you're going"
"Can't you see"
"What's the hurry?"
People cursed as he rushed around looking for his friend,bumping into people. He didn't even bother apologising. The only thing cared about was locating his Kouhai who had left him in this large crowd all alone.
Morinaga
Morinaga
Where are you you idiot?
His heart was starting to race
Anxiety taking over him
Where is he?
Where is he?
Where-
" Senpai!" A voice called as a hand stopped him by his shoulder.
"Morinaga...YOU BASTARD..WHERE DID YOU RUN OFF TO?" He hit his head,drawing everyone's attention.
"I just went to get you something warm to drink" He said as he showed him the can of coffee,but noticed that his Senpai was shaking,his eyes under his bangs,hiding his expression.
He felt everyone watching them and so he grabbed his hand and pulled him out of the crowd to the back of the shrine where the sky was shining bright with the stars. A place where the two were alone.
"Senpai..I'm sorry...for leaving you alone..you must've been scared" He said as as he caressed his face,making him look up to meet his gaze. He was surprised upon seeing the fear and worry in his eyes.
"D-Dont do that again...leaving me alone...Baka" He said as he took the can of coffee,taking a sip and moving away from his Kouhai who was now smiling at how cute his Senpai was.
"Hai..I won't leave you alone Senpai" He said as he wrapped his arms around Souichi.
"Don't cling to me you idiot Souichi protested.
"A h your nose is red Senpai..it's so cute." He said as he placed a kiss on his little nose,making Souichi blush.
"Just how embarrassing can you get?" He pouted as Morinaga out of the corner of his eye,saw the time on the clock tower behind Souichi.
11:59
"Senpai..." He said as he pressed his lips against his beloved's,taking him by surprise as he dropped the can. He tried pushing him back with his hands as the countdown to midnight started,but Morinaga intertwined his fingers with his and got their hands to their sides as Souichi gave into the warmth.
"Mmmhh"
12:00
The cheer from the crowd went off as they celebrated the end and the beginning of an year but Souichi and Morinaga continued tasting more of each other's sweetness.
12:01
Morinaga finally broke the kiss and they panted. He placed kisses on his eyes lips and nose before putting his forehead against his Senpai's.
"Please take care of me this year as well Senpai" He whispered looking deep into his captivating eyes
"Y-you too..take care of me" Souichi breathed as Morinaga caressed his cheek,brushing his thumb against his lip.
"Im glad my year ended and began with you and your kiss Senpai...I love you He said as he pecked his lips once more before hugging him.
"I love you so much" He kissed his neck as Souichi hugged him back.
"H-Happy New year, Morinaga" He replied and Morinaga smiled.
"Happy New Year Senpai" He said taking all his scent in and thinking,
"I'm never going to leave you Senpai"