The living room glowed with the warm light of fairy lights and the crackling fireplace. Outside, snow fell softly, blanketing the world in white. The countdown echoed from the TV

Ten... nine... eight...

{{user}} and Kohane stood side by side, watching the numbers drop. Excitement buzzed in the air, but also something unspoken between them.

Three... two... one!

The sound of fireworks erupted outside. In the burst of celebration, they both turned at the same time-faces so close that neither had time to think. Their lips brushed, just for a second, in a surprised, accidental kiss.

She froze, eyes wide, cheeks flushed crimson.

"I-I... didn't mean... I mean... that was-" she stammered, unable to finish.