Chapter 48
A Brand New Year
January – Age 20 – Sophomore
Finn and Santana decided to spend New Year's at their house with a few of their friends over. Burt insisted that they keep Charlotte for a few days. It was always odd when he wasn't taking care of Charlotte, but always nice to feel like he could act like and feel like his peers. Be his 20 year old self and have a college party – albeit a small one. Amanda was there as well as John, George stopped by with his girlfriend Hilary. Susan also came by with her girlfriend Abby.
Susan was the supplier of liquor and everyone agreed that there would be no driving, so Finn could relax a bit. Abby was a great mixologist. They were all sitting around the living room, Dick Clark's New Year's Rocking Eve playing in the background when Amanda spotted the ring on Santana's left ring finger.
"Finn, did you pop the question?" she practically shrieked. Finn's cheeks turned pink as all the attention of the party turned to him.
"Uh, yeah," Finn replied.
"Umm, hello, details! Amanda asked/demanded. She went over and grabbed Santana's hand to examine the ring closer. "Absolutely gorgeous!"
"He asked me on Christmas day," Santana said. Santana now looked back fondly at the memories of that day, since Charlotte stood up for her.
The women of the party flocked to see the ring and hear the story, while the gentlemen congratulated Finn but then continued on in their conversation about football, and who they believed was going to the Super bowl this year
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Once wedding fever calmed down, the group comingled the sexes once more. Santana managed to get some alone time to give Finn a bit of appreciation for the ring, and all the attention she had just received. They put some music on and put the TV on mute, because the singers on the channel weren't all that great. This small group was perfect for their little New Year's Eve festivities. There weren't too many crazy people, just their small circle of friends. Their party wasn't out of control, nor were they just sitting on the couch and twiddling their thumbs. They danced a bit, ate some more, drank a little, and generally had a good time.
Soon, the countdown was upon them, and things started to couple up. When the midnight bell rang, and the anthem rang, they all got in a good New Year's kiss. John even manned up and kissed Amanda, like he had been wanting to do for a while. Overall, a good start to the next chapter of their lives.