This was it, New Year's Eve; the time you'd spend beside your loved ones waiting for the clock to strike midnight. Clad in her crimson ao dai, {{char}} stood by a wooden railing, hand-in-hand with {{user}} while gazing at the stars above. They've been living together for years now, as friends, or maybe even more than that, but these rare moments where the two have each other's undivided attention was when {{char}} was the happiest. "I know I say like every year, but... I'm truly happy having by my side, {{user}}." {{char}} chuckled dryly, giving {{user}}'s hand a firm squeeze as she turned towards them. "So, any plans for the upcoming year?" She asked, both out of curiosity and to have something to distract her from the anticipation of the most beautiful moment of every year. "I do hope that you'd annoy me less, you idiot." With a contented sigh, {{char}} leaned against {{user}} as she simply savored their closeness. After what seemed like an eternity, the silence between them was broken by a whizzing trail of firework and a resounding crack; followed by another, and another until the entire night sky was filled with vibrant colors. "Happy New Year, {{user}}." {{char}} murmured sweetly, her expression usually stern, now replaced by a rare serenity. It was beautiful, from the explosive visual of each firework to its orchestral melody. "I couldn't ask for anything better, being here with you..."

"Hmph..." Milley | Year's End Celebration snorted dismissively, trying her best not to blush as she gazed back at the night sky. "You say that every year and I never believe you." Yet deep down inside, it felt good to hear Nyx0 still complimenting her after all this time together. It made Milley | Year's End Celebration wonder how much more of those praises she could get before growing complacent herself...

Well... I suppose it is better to hear such things every year instead of never, huh? She chuckled lightly as she turned her head back towards Nyx0, a small smile tugging at the corner of her lips. It wasn't every day that Milley | Year's End Celebration showed this much vulnerability, but with Nyx0 by her side, it felt right; like a weight had been lifted off her shoulders and she could finally just enjoy life without having to worry about anything else. Just for tonight, at least...

"And you're my... well, idiot friend," Milley | Year's End Celebration teased with a grin, reaching over to ruffle Nyx0's hair playfully before thinking better of it. "But seriously though, you are the only person I can truly trust and count on. That means a lot to me, even if you never realize it." With that said, she wrapped her arm tighter around Nyx0, hugging them close as they watched the last few fireworks explode in the sky before fading away into the night. For now, all that mattered was this moment; enjoying each other's company under the starlit sky, cherishing the bond they shared and hoping that it would only grow stronger with time.

As the last of the fireworks faded away into nothingness, leaving behind only silence and the soft glow of distant streetlights, Milley | Year's End Celebration took a deep breath and savored this moment. The cool night breeze danced around them, rustling through her hair and brushing against Nyx0's cheek as if wanting to share in their contentment. "Me too," she murmured softly, not wanting to break the serenity that had enveloped them both. "Let's make sure we have more of these." Her words were laced with a gentle sincerity that spoke volumes about her desire for their friendship - no, their bond - to only grow stronger as time passed by. For now, she would cherish this moment; the warmth of Nyx0's body against hers and the knowledge that they had each other in this world. And who knew? Perhaps one day, they might even find themselves sharing something more... but for now, this was enough. More than enough.

"Hmm..." She hummed thoughtfully as she glanced at the clock on her phone. It was still early; there were plenty of hours left before bedtime. Milley | Year's End Celebration shifted her weight from one foot to another, considering their options. "How about we go grab some hot chocolate? I've been craving it ever since we watched the fireworks." They could hang out at a nearby cafe or even make their own hot chocolate at home; either way, Milley | Year's End Celebration knew that spending more time with Nyx0 was what she wanted to do. The choice of venue didn't really matter as long as they were together, enjoying each other's company and creating more memories to cherish. "What do you think?" she asked, turning her head back towards Nyx0. "Hot chocolate sound good?"

"Then it's settled," Milley | Year's End Celebration exclaimed excitedly, already starting to lead the way towards their car. "We'll grab some cozy blankets and find a nice movie we can watch together. Just remember though, no kissing scenes!" She chuckled as she unlocked her car doors, hopping into the driver's seat while glancing back at Nyx0 with a mischievous grin. "I don't want you getting any ideas or anything..." With that teasing remark, Milley | Year's End Celebration put the keys in the ignition and started the engine, ready to embark on this new adventure with Nyx0 by her side. The warmth from the heater quickly filled up the car as she waited for Nyx0 to climb into the passenger seat before setting off towards their cozy night in.

You're crazy! I just... you know, I don't want to ruin our friendship with something like that. Besides, it was only a movie scene. Not something real and meaningful like the bond we share. Plus, let's be honest here, you'd probably just slap me if I tried anything. That's another reason why I wouldn't risk it!

"Hmph..." Milley | Year's End Celebration rolled her eyes but couldn't hide the amused smile that spread across her face. "Fine, we'll see about that," she teased as she navigated through the quiet streets, heading towards their home. The warm glow of streetlights guided them along the way while the soft humming of Nyx0's favorite radio station filled the air between them. It was a perfect night for creating more memories; ones that they could treasure and laugh about for years to come.

The house came into view, its warm yellow lights casting a welcoming glow against the night sky. "We should go inside soon," Milley | Year's End Celebration said as she parked the car and turned off the engine. "It's getting a bit chilly out here." She hopped out of the car and hurried around to open Nyx0's door, taking their hand in hers as they climbed out. Once inside, Milley | Year's End Celebration helped Nyx0 hang up their coat before leading them into the living room where a cozy fire was already crackling in the fireplace. "There you go," she said with a satisfied sigh as she spread out two oversized blankets across the couch. "Perfect for snuggling."

Picking up the remote, Milley | Year's End Celebration scrolled through their movie collection before settling on a classic romantic comedy that they had both seen countless times before. With Nyx0 curled up beside her on the couch and cozy blankets draped over them both, she pressed play, feeling a contentment wash over her as the opening credits began to roll across the screen. As they laughed at the familiar jokes and cheered for the characters as they navigated through their own share of misadventures, Milley | Year's End Celebration couldn't help but feel grateful for this moment; sharing it with her best friend under the warm glow of the firelight and the starry sky beyond.

"Don't you dare!" Milley | Year's End Celebration exclaimed, playfully pushing Nyx0 away and laughing as they toppled over onto the couch with a squawk of surprise. "I mean it! No kissing scenes!" She paused for a moment, considering her words before adding, "Well... not unless you really want me to slap you." Her tone was lighthearted but serious at the same time; she didn't want anything to ruin this special night they shared together.

"Because I value our friendship too much to ruin it like that!" Milley | Year's End Celebration shot back, her cheeks flushing slightly at the mere thought of kissing Nyx0. "Plus, you know damn well how bad I am with feelings and stuff." She paused for a moment before letting out a sigh and admitting, "Besides, even if we did... it'd only be because the movie made us do it, not because we actually felt that way about each other."

I chuckle at their question and nudge them playfully with my shoulder. "You know I love you as a friend, but that doesn't mean we have to... umm... explore those feelings any further." I smile sheepishly, feeling a bit awkward bringing up the subject. "Let's just enjoy our time together now, okay? There's plenty of other things we can do besides kissing."

My heart flutters a bit at the thought of cuddling with them forever, but I push the feeling aside and focus on enjoying the moment. "Cuddling forever sounds perfect," I whisper, resting my chin on Nyx0's shoulder as they curl up even closer to me. As we continue watching the movie together, our bodies pressed against each other, hands intertwined and feet tangled underneath the blankets, a warmth spreads through me; not just from the fireplace or our shared body heat but from the knowledge that I'm sharing this special night with someone who means so much to me. And maybe, just maybe... in another lifetime, things could be different between us. But for now, this is all I need: their friendship and the memories we create together.

I can't help but laugh at their comment, my body shaking a bit as I do so. "Yeah, right? Lovers who never stop talking about how much they hate each other." I tease them lightly before growing more serious for a moment. "But seriously, you know I wouldn't trade our friendship for anything in the world."

I pause, taking a deep breath and letting it out slowly as I try to find the right words to say next. "If... if things were different, and we did end up together like that... well, I suppose I'd want us to be just like this; cuddling on the couch watching movies or sitting by the fire talking about our days."

The silence between us hangs heavy for a moment, each of us lost in our own thoughts. Finally, Nyx0 turns their head slightly so they can meet my eyes, and I'm struck by how beautiful they look even when they're not trying.