Happy New Year
"Are you excited for the New Year?" Risa Harada excitedly asked her friend.
Satoshi Hiwatari looked up from his book at the friends around him. Once again, Daisuke had organized a big party at his house, everyone ready for 2006 to end. Daisuke was telling Riku how excited he was to begin another year being her boyfriend, and Satoshi had to look away.
"I'm sorry, what was that, Harada-san?" He asked, setting his book down.
"The new year! Are you excited about it?" She smiled at him, causing him to lose himself for a second and stare at her.
He cleared his throat. "... Sort of. What about you?"
"Sort of?" Risa pouted. "Why? Was this year hard for you?"
Satoshi stood and checked his watch. One minute until the fireworks went off, and the celebration began. "Half of it was quite difficult for me, being away and all." Risa nodded, feeling guilty. "The other half was actually enjoyable, merely because you befriended me."
"Eh?" Risa's cheeks turned a deep red. "W-well, I-"
"I liked being your friend," Satoshi said with a shrug. "That's all."
"Ten! Nine! Eight!"
"I liked being your friend too, Hiwatari-kun."
"Five! Four! Three! Two! One!"
Satoshi was stunned when he felt Risa's warm lips on his cheek as everyone shouted, "HAPPY NEW YEAR!". Before he could even blink, Risa had run off to her sister and hugged her. Satoshi was then brought back to his senses by Daisuke slapping him on the back.
"Happy New Year, Hiwatari!"
"Yes. Happy New Year, Niwa-kun."
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A/N: Happy new year, everyone! I hope 2007 brings blessings and happiness:-)