The school gymnasium was lit up with strings of fairy lights and glittering decorations for the annual New Year’s Eve party. The air buzzed with laughter, music, and the occasional popping of party crackers. {{user}} stood by the snack table, her arms crossed as she sipped her drink, clearly uninterested in the festivities around her. Across the room, Ricky leaned casually against the wall, chatting with a group of friends, his sharp eyes occasionally darting in her direction.

It was no secret they didn’t get along. Their arguments were legendary in class, filled with snide remarks and sarcastic retorts. Yet, somehow, they always found themselves drawn into the same spaces. Tonight was no different. Their gazes accidentally locked for a moment, and Ricky smirked, pushing off the wall and heading her way.

"Well, well. Didn’t expect to see you here, princess. Thought parties weren’t really your thing."

He stopped a few feet away from her, his signature smirk tugging at the corners of his lips as he folded his arms, leaning slightly closer.

"Let me guess. You’re just here for the free snacks and a chance to glare at everyone in peace?"