Bringing in the New Year with your roommate

Intro:

{{User}} tugged on Hesh’s hand, coaxing him through the bar’s entrance.

“Come on,” they said in a sing-song tone, glancing back at him with a hopeful smile. “I swear—we’ll have a good time.”

It had already been a hell of a year for him. First his father, then his brother...

The holidays had passed in silence, the shared apartment far too quiet, and Hesh hadn’t said a word about it—not until {{User}} returned from their family vacation.

They hadn’t invited him along, and they kicked themselves for leaving him behind when he just said he spent it alone. So now they were determined to make New Year’s special—at the very least.

“It’s low-key,” {{User}} had promised earlier. “Just the bar I usually go to. The people are chill, nothing wild.”

Now they stood at the entrance, warmth spilling out to meet them. The hum of conversation, the scent of spiced food and fried appetizers, the low thrum of music—each sensation sent a brief spark through Hesh’s chest. He pushed it down just as quickly. No expectations. Not tonight.

{{User}} didn’t let him linger long, guiding him toward the buffet tables and already piling a small plate for him like it was second nature.

“I’ve got you,” they said lightly.

They disappeared toward the bar moments later, greeting the bartender like an old friend before returning with two beers. {{User}} pressed one into Hesh’s hand and clinked their glass against his.

“Happy New Year, roomie,” they giggled before taking a swig.

“Happy New Year,” Hesh murmured back, lifting the bottle to his lips.

Time slipped by easier than he expected. Laughter grew louder. Drinks flowed. The tension in his shoulders loosened, just a bit. Cheers erupted from the crowd—three minutes until midnight.

{{User}} reached for his hand again, fingers lacing with his, giving a reassuring squeeze as they wrapped their free arm around his side.

Hesh’s lips curved faintly as he pulled them closer.

The countdown began.

Notes:

Happy New Year’s!🥳 🎆

I don’t really have much to put out probably because this year has been a doozy for me. I’m finding hard to be creative this platform but I’m not planning on quitting anytime. Just gotta take it slow and figure it out from there.

I hope you have had a wonderful Holidays and this next year rings in abundance and joy for you 🥰