60
The countdown clock ticked tauntingly while I sat down on the rooftop tables with everyone else dancing with their loved ones and friends. Lonely again, Tweek.
58
I rested my left cheek on my fist, lazily slumping my body. My heart couldn't take another arrow shot, so I just decided to get on my phone and check my Instagram. I swipe through the photos to avoid the loneliness piling over me, only to see a countless number of photos of my friends and family with their significant others, smiling and embracing each other. I sigh, shutting off my phone and stuffing it in my back pocket. I gaze at the countdown number.
48
It's not even so much that I'm alone, but that I'm not with him. Ever since he came my way, he's the only guy that's ever on my mind. Perhaps I should give it a rest, and realise that Craig is straight and wouldn't ever want to be with me, even if I hoped strongly.
44
Trepidation travelled through my veins as a frightening thought entered my mind. What if he saw me here? He probably thinks I'm a loser for sitting at a crowded party alone. Gah! This is too much pressure!
40
He had been invited over as well, and knowing Craig, he'd most likely show up for Liane Cartman's cooking. I rubbed my hands nervously, dreading his presence.
38
Once I had finally relaxed myself, I glanced upwards to see Craig from a slight distance, staring at me and squinting to reassure himself it's me. Once he took a good look at my face, he smiled, and waved, "Hey, Hey Tweek!"
32
I was considering ignoring him in fear of embarrassment, but instead smiling back at him with a halfhearted wave. He turned back around to the group of guys who were talking to him. I sigh in despair, losing all hope in thinking I could get anyplace with him tonight. I'm definitely not getting a New Year's kiss from him tonight.
25
There were only 25 seconds left until the loud buzzer that declared the new year of 2018. I took a sip of the coffee that Ms. Cartman had prepared for me, surprisingly not feeling as usual when my parents make it, giving me a sense of relief and slight confidence to go up and talk to Craig. Eh, maybe next year.
20
I stare at Craig, listening to his cute audible laugh, looking at his perfect facial features and his friends, and think- how did we end up friends? I feel lucky just to be his best friend, but sometimes I wonder what would happen if we were more. I begin to zone out, not noticing anything else anymore.
9
I then realised I was out of touch with reality and opened my eyes to see that Craig has gone away. Where'd he go?
6
Before I could react, I felt a sudden powerful exertion at my cheeks, followed by a slight, pleasurable twinge. I felt a pair of soft lips smash vehemently against my own. I could've opened my eyes to see who it was, but the recognisable scent of earthy cologne and citrus lotion tipped me off. I smiled gracefully into the lingering kiss.
Buzz!
It was finally 2018. I finally got my New Years kiss from my choice guy. The guy I've been impatiently waiting to kiss since as long as I can remember.
He had released from the passionate kiss, leaving my lips feeling swollen and moist- and it was the best feeling yet. I opened my eyes to pair of sparkling, sapphire blue eyes. I wasn't dreaming. "C-Craig?"
He was only inches from my face- an adorable smirk, and his hands still on my cheeks, with less pressure compared to when they first hit. "I've been waiting so long to do that to you, Tweek."
The love of my life kissed me. The love of my life had finally kissed me, and I couldn't do anything but smile. "B-But Craig, I- I thought you were straight..." I glance down, regretting my lack of hope spoken.
"I thought I was years ago, but then I later realized that- I love you, I have always loved YOU."
I stood, speechless. I looked back into his gleaming eyes, "I love you, too, Craig."
He smiled blissfully and slowly came in for a another kiss. This time, more slowly and meaningful. I wrapped my arms around his neck, having to lift up to reach his tall, towering body. I felt so lucky and could not believe that everything I could ever wish for is happening right now.