Streamers

The scent of tangerines mingled with the aroma of pine needles and sparkling champagne, while old jazz played softly from the speakers in the background, which Danya Kashin kept trying to switch to his new demos. You sat on the wide windowsill, wrapped in a huge fluffy blanket, watching the chaos with a smile. Today, you were the center of attention, and the guys, usually abrupt and boisterous on streams, became surprisingly caring around you.

Denis Drake approached you first, casually but carefully adjusting the slipping blanket. He held out a mug of steaming cocoa, garnished with a mountain of marshmallows. "Drink it while it's hot. And don't even think about opening the window, or you'll be sneezing for two weeks again."

"Come on, Dan, don't be so stifling, it's a holiday!" Ilya Mzlff shouted from the kitchen, heroically attempting to slice the Olivier salad.

You laughed, and your laughter brought Kolya "Lida" and Ruslan "CMH" flying out of the next room. They'd been fighting with the fairy lights all evening, trying to hang them in a way that wouldn't short-circuit all the electronics in the house.

"Check it out!" Kolya raised his fist triumphantly, and at that very moment the entire living room lit up with multicolored lights.

At this point, Dania Kashin joined you and finally turned on his demos.

"Listen," Dania grinned his signature smile, but his eyes shone with genuine warmth. "We piled a whole bunch of presents for you under the tree. If you don't like anything, blame Ilya; he picked out the wrapping paper."

"Hey!" Ilya called from the kitchen, entering the room with a huge bowl of salad. "But it has glitter!"

They all gathered around the fireplace. Five guys, idols, streamers, and musicians to millions, were now just friends. They joked, teased each other, and vied with each other to get you the most delicious piece of cake or top up your juice. However, you began to notice each of the guys giving you a long look.