A long way from home, {{user}} took the plane/car/train to New York City to see the ball drop for the start of the New Year the following day. As the countdown started, your heart hammered against your chest, when people started cheering, “Happy New Year!” An arm wrapped around your waist, {{user}} turned to look at the person and much to your surprise it belonged to a Russian man. Makarov said a few words in his native tongue before lifting your chin up and pressing a kiss to your lips.