"Seriously?!" I yelled. I had just sat down to watch some anime when the doorbell rang. Seriously, was there no peace here? I got up and opened the door. "Hey, Garroth! Laurance."

"Hello, Lady Violet," Laurance said.

"Okay," I said, confused. Usually when Laurance and I joked like that we were alone but Garroth was right there. Weird. "What brings you guys over on such a snowy day?"

"We're having a last minute New Year's Eve party at our house and we wanted to invite you ladies over for it." Garroth said.

I listened to his invitation but couldn't help giggling. "Garroth… the ponies are still on your face." Laurance and I both burst out laughing. It looked ridiculous.

"I know." Garroth grumbled, turning away.

"I heard that toothpaste under warm water helps get Sharpie off. I haven't tried it but it might work," I offered. "I'll try it," he said. "You should before tonight."

"Does that mean you're coming?" Laurance asked.

"I'll come. It's pretty short notice so we'll see about the others," I said, averting Laurance's eyes. All I could think about was the New Years kiss tradition. What if Laurance tried to kiss me? I already knew I didn't like him like that but I was pretty sure he was getting feelings for me. I couldn't let him kiss me. I would just have to steer clear of him at the party.

"Yeah, I know," Laurance said, dragging me out of my thoughts. "We're just seeing who we can round up so we're going door to door asking."

"Hope that works out for you. I'll text the others about it," I said, pulling out my phone.

"They aren't here?" Laurance asked.

"No. Katelyn is out… I actually don't know where she is. But Kawaii~Chan is at work and Aphmau is… somewhere."

"Okay. Well, see you tonight," Garroth said, as he and Laurance walked away. "Yep. See ya!"

I walked inside, shutting the door behind me. "Now…what should I wear?"

That night at the party, I was trying to have a normal conversation with Zane. But of course, such a thing was impossible.

"I'm surprised you came," I said, trying to make small talk. "Why did you?"

"Aphmau invited me and I can't say no to her," he said. I nodded. "Yeah, I know how tough she can be."

"It's not that. She's my best friend and I can't say no to my best friend," he said, suddenly getting protective. "Yeah, I get that. It's hard for me to say no to Kawaii~Chan since she's my best friend."

"Really? No wonder. You're both cat girls and annoying."

"Nya~!?" I screamed, angrily. "You take that back!"

"No," he said in that annoyingly smooth voice. I hissed at him and tried to scratch him.

"Ahh! Get away from me you girl, woman, thing" he said, as he ran away from me. "Get over here!" I yelled, giving chase.

"Woah!" Someone said as they grabbed my arm. "Slow down there, Vi. I can't have you attacking other guests."

"But Laurance, he's so…so…augh!" I yelled. "I know but he's Aphmau's friend and Garroth's brother so we have to be nice to him." Laurance said, letting go of my arm. "Fine," I grumbled, angrily walking to Kawaii~Chan and sitting next to her.

The clock was close to midnight and I was freaking out. "Oh no…"

Laurance was walking up to me. "No no no no," I looked around quickly and saw Dante and got an idea.

"Dante!" I squeaked as I ran up to him. "Kiss me."

"What? I mean…huh?" Dante said, staring at me.

"Not a real kiss. Kiss my cheek when the clock strikes midnight. I think Laurance wants to kiss me and I don't want him to. We can't give him the opportunity." I said.

"Okay."

The clock struck midnight and Laurance was almost to us. "Now." Dante went forward and kissed my cheek. Thank Irene, he understood enough to make it a long kiss. By the time he backed up, it was too late for Laurance to kiss me. "Thanks, Dante. I owe you one."

"You actually do. I am never doing that again," he said. "Fair enough," I said.

Hey there, Tammies. Happy to be back. Hope you enjoyed the chapter and please review. Love ya!

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Today's song is Heather by Conan Gray

I still remember the third of December, me in your sweater
You said it looked better on me than it did you
Only if you knew how much I liked you
But I watch your eyes as she

Walks by
What a sight for sore eyes
Brighter than the blue sky
She's got you mesmerized while I die

Why would you ever kiss me?
I'm not even half as pretty
You gave her your sweater, it's just polyester
But you like her better
Wish I were Heather

Watch as she stands with her, holding your hand
Put your arm 'round her shoulder, now I'm getting colder
But how could I hate her? She's such an angel
But then again, kinda wish she were dead as she

Walks by
What a sight for sore eyes
Brighter than the blue sky
She's got you mesmerized while I die

Why would you ever kiss me?
I'm not even half as pretty
You gave her your sweater, it's just polyester
But you like her better
I wish I were Heather

I wish I were Heather
(Oh, oh)

Wish I were Heather

Why would you ever kiss me?
I'm not even half as pretty
You gave her your sweater, it's just polyester

But you like her better
Wish I were