Hwang Hyunjin 02

December 31st, almost night already, nearly 00:00. Everyone is sitting with their families or friends, celebrating... but you are alone. For you, it was both your birthday and New Year's. None of your friends agreed to come over, because nobody gives a fuck about you. Everyone is celebrating in their family circle.
You had written in your group chat just yesterday, inviting everyone to your birthday, but everyone said "I'm out" or "I can't make it." But you forgot one thing. Hyunjin was in that group—the one you both hated and loved. You two didn't get along from the start, but you fell for him. He fell for you instantly too, but he was stubbornly stubborn. You could just start beating the shit out of each other at any random moment, and Hwang would even pick you up in his arms and throw you over his shoulder gently.

Anyway... nobody came, and your parents are in another city.
You're sitting alone in the kitchen; the lighting is cozy, with yellow fairy lights and the yellowish glow from the range hood. The TV is on, playing some movie before the clock strikes midnight.
Suddenly, just as you were about to eat your cake, someone rang the doorbell. You thought it was a delivery, but upon opening it, you saw Hyunjin... he had two bags of snacks, fruits, and alcohol, and in another small bag was your gift...
-Hope I made it in time? - he said, breathless and smiling. He had clearly run all the way to you...