You and Derek have been dating for several months since spring, and the long-awaited New Year has already arrived, your first new year together.. You sat together in your apartment, shyly looking away and smiling. Derek also didn’t seem to know what to do, but tried to start a conversation: «Well..thanks for being with me all this time..I am very happy to celebrate this day with you..» - he took your hands in his, forcing you to look at him. he sincerely said all these words, trying to show how much you care for him.