A new year brings new beginnings, another year to better one's self.

The Start of the New Year - December 31

It was New Year's Eve and all of the Den had gathered to celebrate in the Mesh Hall. Nami had taken Shika along with her so she could enjoy the festivities. Many had gathered around the chips and dip tables, while the couples huddled together at the Dance-floor and around the clock to greet the New Year together. Nami even saw Shio and Ren dancing together, doing their own Charlie Brown dancing. Nami looked around and around but she couldn't find Soma.

It was half and hour before midnight and she wanted to greet the New Year with him. She had looked around the sitting area, but he was no where to be found. She even asked the guys, but they haven't seen him. The loud music made it hard for her to pick up his voice among the crowd. It was like trying to find Waldo, and it was now ten minutes to midnight. Sighing in defeat, Nami left the Mesh Hall to be alone in the Entrance.

She plopped down onto the lounge couch, resting her arms on her knees as she looked to the floor. Shika jumped onto the couch and rested her mussel in Nami's lap. Nami looked back down at Shika and smiled at her sweet intentions. Nami pat Shika on the head and scratched the back of her ears. But her mind still wondered. Where could Soma be? He didn't have a mission, right? All the missions should've been done today. So he couldn't have been out. Maybe, he just wasn't into the party scene. After all, she had to drag him to the celebrations all those other times. There was only five minutes left. She became silent as she listen to the music from the Mesh Hall.

"There you are." Her head jolted up as she heard his voice. Rex came up to her legs, wagging his tail as she started petting him with renewed joy.

"Soma, you came." She cheered at him, but then she looked at him in a suit with curiosity. "You look like a butler."

"Tst, and here I thought I would look nice for you." Soma turned his head away from her with a blush.

"You do, you look fresh." She smiled at him. "I thought you wouldn't make it."

"And miss making a New Year's wish with you, I wouldn't dream of it." Soma smirked at Nami as he pulled her to her feet. Shika moved off the couch as Nami got up. "And I wouldn't want to miss my New Year's Kiss."

"You charmer."

"Heh, only to you." Soma smirked. He leaned in closer to her as they heard the count down til New Years from the Mesh Hall.

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Soma closed in for the kiss, cupping her cheek with his white gloved hand. She melted into the kiss, and her foot kicked up behind her. Once she closed her eyes, Soma closed his as well. The kiss was chastise but filled with passion. Slowly they parted, looking into each others eyes.

"Happy New Year, Soma."

"Happy New Year, Nami." Soma then smirked at her. "So, what did you wish for?"

"If it comes true you'll find out soon enough."

"?" Before Soma could question her answer the elevator doors open.

"Hi Shio, hi Ren." Nami waved at them as they came on the floor.

"Soma, Nami, there you are!" Shio cheered at them, then she looked at Soma in question. "Why do you look a butler, Soma?"

"Thanks a lot, Shio." Soma said, crossing his arms in a slight pout.