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“ I can't believe you've never been to a New Year's Eve party in your life. ”
“ I don't see what's so special about it, it's just another day. ”
“ It’s a new year, Michael, it’s something to celebrate, ” said Dagon, holding the angel’s hand and leading her to the top of a hill overlooking a mid-sized town.
“ That's stupid, I shouldn't be here, ” Michael almost complained.
“ Come on, it's just one night, the idiots upstairs can manage without you for one night. ”
“ I remind you that I am one of those upstairs. ”
“ You are the exception, darling. ”
Michael huffed. “ You're gonna get me in trouble. Being friends with you is a real ordeal. ”
Dagon stopped before turning towards the brunette who almost bumped into her.
“ Ow, don't stop like that. ”
“ Friends you say ? Are we ? ” she asked.
Her expression slightly troubled Michael who couldn't tell if she was surprise or disappointment.
“ Well, yes. It seems that is the right term, ” she said.
“ Term, ” mocked Dagon. “ Just admit you like it too. ”
“ Shut up and move on. ”
The demon complied, still undecided about letting go of her hand until they finally reached the top. It was already dark, which made the city lights, and the Christmas decorations still there, even more beautiful and warm.
“ We should be far enough away, I know you don't like loud noises, ” informed Dagon.
“ Loud noises ? Why are you worried about that ? And how do you even know that ? ”
Dagon placed her hands on her shoulders to turn her to face the city below.
“ I just know. You’ll understand, ” she replied. “ Have you ever seen fireworks ? ”
“ Fireworks ? ”
“ I'll take that as a no. It's a human New Year's tradition, I think you might like it. ”
“ Is it dangerous ? ”
“ Would you be afraid ? ”
“ Of course not. I just ask. ”
“ Be patient, it should start soon. You know, as for the protector of humanity, you don't know much about them. ”
“ Their celebrations are not part of my domain. You on the other hand seem to know a lot. ”
“ Because I do. Do you know Halloween ? ” Dagon asked and the angel shook her head no. “ Oh count on me to train you on earth that day, I wouldn't want to miss your reaction. ”
The brunette rolled her eyes. “ You just like to make fun of- ”
Before she could finish her sentence, a red glow whizzed across the sky before bursting into a massive beam of red and white light. She flinched slightly and stepped back but then realized her hand was still held firmly by Dagon. She made no attempt to pull it away. She had nothing to fear so she imitated her sidekick, raising her head to appreciate this colorful spectacle that she was seeing for the first time.
Several long minutes passed and she didn't even realize that her hand had tightened even more around her companion's scaly one. Dagon could see the reflections of the fires in her blue eyes because of course, that wasn't what she was looking at.
“ So ? What do you think ? ” she asked.
“ It’s beautiful, ” murmured the angel, her eyes still raised to the sky.
“ Yeah… beautiful, ” repeated Dagon, looking at the archangel.
She already knew about fireworks, she had seen dozens of them, tonight it was something else that caught her attention.
“ See, humans don't just have strange traditions. ”
“ It seems so, ” Michael replied before finally lowering her head to look at the demon. That's when she noticed she was already staring at her. “ What ? Is there something on my face ? ”
Dagon didn't answer but felt bold enough to step forward and dare to reach out her hand and place it on her cheek. She felt that if she didn't dare to do it tonight, she never would.
“ What are you doing ? ” Michael asked softly, who despite their proximity did not try to move away.
" It's also tradition, " the redhead replied as she came closer, finally sealing their lips.
It was soft and awkward, Dagon was almost sure she was going to be repulsed at first touch but it wasn't, Michael responded to it, as best she could. The demon knew it wasn't a "New Year's kiss" at all, but Michael didn't know that so...
They eventually separated when the last fire exploded, bigger and dazzling than the others, lighting up the entire sky white and blue for a few seconds.
" Happy new year, angel. "
Michael looked into her eyes for a moment, seeming to question herself about her next action but quickly gave in. She placed a hand behind her neck to bring her closer and seal their lips once again in a kiss this time much more passionate. The New Year might bring them more trouble, but not tonight.