#// HOLY SHIT I'M SO SOFT FOR THEMMMMMMMM

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@maxsmite​​ said: New Year's is quiet for them this year. They're snuggled on the chesterfield, watching celebrations unfold around the world (Kanto first, now the synchronous parties in Galar and Kalos) and enjoying a few drinks (tea mostly. nothing either of them will regret in the morning).

As the announcer starts the countdown, Bede drags Hop up to the window, quietly murmuring along with the telly. When the clock strikes midnight, he points to the sky, where from his direction earlier in the day a fireworks show begins. A gift.

"I'm not one for most traditions," he says quietly, taking Hop's hand in his. "But there are a few I'll honour." With that he gives Hop a gentle kiss and his hand a squeeze. He pulls back but keeps his forehead on Hop's. "Happy New Year, love. I hope this year is kind to you."

New Year’s celebrations are normally loud and, well, celebratory for Hop - but there’s something to be said about a quiet evening snuggled up to someone on the chesterfield. In all honesty, he’s a bit tired; he keeps nodding off, treading the line between dreamland and the waking world. (The cheers in Kanto on the telly kept him awake for a bit, though.)

“Mmh?” He lets himself get pulled away from the chesterfield and towards the... window? He raises an eyebrow at his boyfriend, confused, before he hears it. He looks up and his eyes widen. There, visible through the opening of trees are... 

Fireworks!

Hop grins. Either this is perfect timing, or Bede planned this from the start - which he probably did, the little showoff.

It’s only when Bede begins to speak that Hop realizes how close they are, and he blushes. This would be the part where they kiss, right? He gives Bede a nervous smile, closing his eyes.

It’s just as special as the first time they kissed, and every time between then and now. His face burns when they part, the assistant letting out an almost inaudible squeak of embarrassment. “H-Happy New Year...!”

He ducks his head for a moment, gathering himself, before lifting his head with a smirk. “... I think it’s time to start my year off on a good note.” And with that, Hop picks his boyfriend up by the waist, covering his face with little kisses.

“Don’t you think, my sweet, sweet Sugar Plum Fairy?” He laughs.