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Prompt #95: New Year
Word count: 100
The fireworks exploded overhead, the band swinging into a rousing crescendo. Confetti rained down, the bits of bright paper catching in Olivia's dark hair. The flute of champagne was chilled in her hand and she raised it slowly to her lips. Unease churned in her stomach, a mockery to the joyous celebration around her.
Her chin quivered, her eyes watering when she felt a hand on her shoulder. Gregory's face was grim as he gently turned her around. She sighed, her eyes falling as he drew her in. His arms went around her, sealing her in a cocoon of forgiveness.