#ccThread : New Year 2024 | Kaito x Ryoko | nephytale

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New Year 2024 [RHP Kaito x Ryoko]

@nephytale asked // Jan 2 - yesterday

A light show suddenly illuminated the night sky and the roars and screams of the crews were all they needed to know that midnight had struck, which also meant the new year. As always, they were a little further away from the crews, enough to have a little privacy but close enough to be part of the celebration. After all, it was the first new year they were all going to spend together. Ryoko clinked her glass against his in a silent toast and took a sip, before setting the glass aside. "For a year without so many headaches… do you think that's possible?" She laughed softly, turning to look at Kaito. A hand rested on the back of his neck, gently playing with the strands of hair that fell there before gently bringing him towards her, sealing that moment with a sweet but passionate kiss. Ryoko to Kaito

It was that time of year again, where they would watch the fireworks together at midnight, and then participate in the New Year's celebrations with the rest. This time though, they were joined by more crew members, another crew under the Red Hair Pirates.

"I believe it would be unrealistic at this point, I suppose a year of more manageable headaches?” Kaito replied with a chuckle, clinking his glass against Ryoko’s for their toast between them. While not a drinker, he learned thanks to her, to enjoy the finer things in the life of a pirate.

He shifted closer towards her, the year had been rough and testing on their relationship, but they bounced back and grew stronger from it. He rested his head gently against her after kissing her back sweet and passionately in return. "I love you, Ryoko. I never stopped, or doubted you, even while you were away. So with this new year, I look forward to spending the rest of my life with you, and with our new family too,” he spoke sincerely. They both had made their mistakes, so if they had to make one again, they’d at least be doing it together.