HAPPY NEW YEAR ALL !!! i hope that this year is sm kinder for everyone, and i thank you all for interacting n sending me love !!! it made 2020 just a little bit warmer lmao ???
you can’t help but laugh listening to your friends recount stories of failed expeditions, trying to embarrass you in any way they can. amber lets out a shriek that stops her from finishing said story as you drape yourself over her shoulders, her knocking over a pint onto the floor in the process.
a hand on your waist distracts you from dismissing your friend’s drunken ramblings; and with just how cold it is you instantly know that it’s kaeya. he encroaches on your personal space by leaning forward so he could whisper in your ear, letting you hear him over the chaos of the angel’s share.
“heard of the new year’s tradition in monstadt?” you can see that kaeya’s cheeks have darkened, no doubt do to all the ‘death after noon’s’ he had gotten at diluc’s expense. “the sun is down, no doubt the year is about to turn.”
“new year’s tradition?” excitement wells up on your chest. “i’ve never heard of such a thing!”
“oh? then i suppose i’ll have to show you myself.” he draws you away from the crowd, holding the door open to the balcony of the bar. you tell amber you’ll be right back, and she shoots kaeya a cheeky look. “come here.”
you follow him out, the cold breeze stinging your alcohol-warmed cheeks. you shiver, and kaeya seems to notice, pulling you flush against his chest. the moon hangs high overhead, the only one who was witness to you both.
leaning down, he puts a finger to your chin. “monstadt’s new years tradition… kissing the person you love the most as the old year passes over…”.
you sputter: “l-love?”
“sorry, i meant like.” he smiles cheekily, “would you indulge me in this tradition, then?”
you’ve done a lot of stupid things in your life, but kissing captain kaeya? surely that would be the most stupid. even so, you can’t help but nod.
as soon as his lips meet yours, chaste and sweet, he pulls away, laughing when you look a bit disappointed. you wanted more, and from his next words, you’re sure he does as well: “well… how can we really tell if it’s the new year? shall we kiss until we’re sure?”