~New Year’s Resolution~

“Promise!”
“No, I’m not going to do that!”
“Please~!”
“NO!”

Choco mustered all the fake tears he could. “Please promise~!” He said, using the biggest puppy-dog eyes he could as he looked at Coco. “I said no, not in front of all those people, even if it is dark,” Coco said sternly, turning back to his computer screen as Choco wiped away his fake tears, ears perking as he realized what the other said. “So you’d kiss me if we were alone?” Coco held back a small blush. “No, I didn’t say that,” he retorted trying to concentrate on his essay that was due when school started back which, of course, he hadn’t started on yet. “Come on, Coco, it’s just a little New Year’s party, and the tradition is to kiss the one you love under the firework show at 12A.M. It’s not like it’s in front of an audience or a camera,” he said, rethinking the camera part, holding back a large smirk, thinking about what it would be to film one of his and Coco’s… get-togethers.. “I said no, Choco, I’m not doing that. It’s a fucking stupid tradition, and I don’t like you that way,” Coco snapped, “Now please, I want to get this at least halfway fucking written before school starts again.” Choco stood from sitting on the other‘s, dragging his feet as he walked towards the door. “At least go to the party?” “I’ll think about it,” Coco said as he waved Choco out.
~*~
Coco walked down the road, finally making it to the large park where the neighborhood party was going to be held. “You came!” Choco yelled as he wrapped both arms tight around Coco’s neck, which triggered the automatic, “Get the fuck off me,” which Choco grew to ignore. Coco this time did not shove the other off, but had the usual scowl on his face. “Hey, bro!” Vanilla shouted, waving at his older brother. He had his usual outfit on, a barely fitting jacket that showed his stomach and pants so tight they looked painted on. He was sitting in his boyfriend’s lap, who to this day Coco swears is mute.
They continued walking, Choco talking to different, people, finally letting go of Coco’s neck, only to grasp his hand, his tail wrapping around Coco’s waist. Coco blushed a bit, but ignored it. They continued chatting with different people, and they stopped and ate a bit before the fireworks were due to start. “Please?” Choco asked. Coco pretended not to hear the other, and instead watched the fireworks start. They were beautiful; reds, greens, blues, fountains of white and other colors booming from the small explosives. Across the river that ran beside the park they’d use as party grounds, there was a large clock tower that was lit up by the bright flashes of light in the sky. ‘One minute ‘til 12,’ Coco thought. He stopped watching the fireworks, only watching the clock as it inched towards the large number in front of it. Finally, as the clock began to toll, the finale of fireworks began, lighting up the entire park. He turned and suddenly felt a pressure on his face. Before he knew it Choco had planted a large kiss on him. He did not pull back, nor did he push the other away as he sat there, his brain telling him to push him away, his heart in shock as he sat there. When the finale was over, Choco pulled away. He smiled, though anyone that knew him well enough it was a smirk in hiding. Coco immediately frowned. “I only let you do that ‘cause you fucking surprised me is all,” Coco said, mostly to himself. “Oh sure, whatever,” Choco said, now smirking. By now most of the people had begun packing up, not paying attention to the two. Coco sat in silence, not sure whether he should be angry or happy. He sat in the mix of emotions until he felt another kiss, this time on his forehead, by the same person. This time no words were spoken as the other walked off to help his mother, Coco staring as the other walked away. He wasn’t sure if he loved Choco, but something inside told him he did like him, even if it was just friends. He looked over at the clock tower, which was barely visible in the dark. 12:01A.M. He stood for a moment before finally walking over to Choco. "Happy New Year, Choco," he said. "Happy New Year, Coco~."