25 Day OTP Christmas Challenge!

New Years Eve

Anna (Modern AU, Pre-relationship)

I smile, and look around at all my friends having fun at the New Years party at the office. Usually office parties are terrible, but this one is awesome!

Just then, Lissa walks up to me "Heyyyyyyy. How you doin'?" She asks.

I roll my eyes "Chrom and I haven't kissed yet!" I say.

Lissa stomps her foot "How did you know I was gonna ask that?" She asks.

I giggle "Because that's all you've been asking me about for the past month!"

Lissa groans "UGGHH!!! COME ON!!! You two have been on like, what, fifty dates! How come he hasn't made his move on you?" She asks.

I roll my eyes, and poor myself some more punch "Because he respects my boundaries, and we both agreed that we don't want a serious relationship as of the moment." I say.

"Well... what do you even do on your dates?" She asks.

I drink my punch "Well, we usually go out for food or something, sometimes we go to the movies. But most of the times we just do random things. For example, our last date we just hung out at my place and watched crappy 90s anime, it was great!" I say.

Lissa isn't amused "You know, I don't need to know the excuses my brother and you do as dates. I'm just saying he better make a move on you soon." She says.

I begin to walk away "Whatever."

A few hours pass, and it's only a few minutes till the countdown.

"So a whole 'nother year goes by! Quite a shock if you ask me." Chrom says.

I smile "Yeah, this year really flew by! Hard to believe it's been over a year since we met!" I say.

Chrom nods "Yeah. Well, we're almost there!"

"60!"

"So... this year... it really has been one to remember, hasn't it?" Chrom asks.

I nod "You bet!"

"47!"

"Less then a minute left!" I say.

Chrom's expression changes, like he's thinking of something "Almost there..." He says absently.

"39!"

"Is something wrong, Chrom?" I ask.

He shakes his head "No, everything is fine! Don't worry, Anna, I'm perfectly fine!" He says.

"23!"

"If you say so... less then a minute!" I say.

No response.

"13!"

"Chrom, is something on your mind?" I ask.

"No... everything is fine..."

"7!"

"6!"

"5!"

"4!"

"3!"

"2!"

Just as I'm about to say 1, Chrom grabs my face,

And kisses me.

The whole world seems to go mute around me. All I can focus on is Chrom and I's kiss. I close my eyes, and place my hands on his shoulders.

We finally come to our senses, and separate. We breath heavily, and try to catch out breaths, our faces completely red.

We finally realized everyone was in the room, and they were watching us. Some of them cheer and catcall, and some throw confetti at us.

We stare at each other for awhile, afraid to speak or blink. Finally, I decide to break the awkwardness "Happy New Year, Chrom." I say.

Chrom smiles "Happy New Year, Anna."