Chapter 305: A Kiss at Midnight, Part 1

The next couple of hours flew by in a flurry of small talk, dancing, and laughter. Mom and I used to spend every New Year's Eve together - we'd make way too much food and sit up to watch the ball drop. It had always been fun, but I had to admit, this New Year's Eve was the best one ever.

I'd seen Simon a few more times, though neither of us made any effort to talk again. He'd been hanging out with a cute redhead who seemed to hang on his every word; Simon had that effect on girls.

Trent did, too, but he hadn't so much as looked at anyone but me tonight. I was happy Simon was moving on. He was too nice of a guy not to; he deserved happiness.

"It's almost midnight," Trent whispered as he moved me across the dance floor.