11 - and just like that, 2025 comes to an end

Auroras pov

I let the shower water rain down on me. I am absolutely mortified. I have no idea what happened between us last night, but I have some sneaking suspicions based on what I felt between my legs when I woke up.

I don't know if I'll ever be able to face Demitra again, not without being a nervous stuttering mess, at least.

So you can imagine my horror when I go downstairs to find all three of the Kalogeras sisters in my kitchen.

Sunday spots me, "Oh hey!! Your brothers invited us over, I hope that's okay." Before coming over and giving me a big hug.

"We're making pancakes and tea, because I know your hangover is killing you right now." Eliana adds on with a grin.

"Oh my god you guys are the" I lock eyes with Demitra as she glances over, "b-best.." I stammer, immediately heating up from the embarrassment. And also something else.

—— time skip ——

Once I'm stuffed to the brim with fluffy pancakes and physically can't drink anymore "healing" tea, I muster the courage to grab Demitra by the wrist and drag her to an empty hallway.

I settle my breathing. "Did anything.. weird happen between us last night."

Demitra immediately laughs slightly, running a hand over her head. "Weird? Define weird." She teases, and then continues. "It was kinda cute though. You begging me."

I feel the blood drain from my face and I'd honestly be lying if I said I wasn't light headed.

Demitra grabs my waist. "Aurora."

I pause.

And she takes a deep breath in, releasing it halfway as if she wants to go straight into it.

"I like you."

"W-what??" I can't believe my ears. Or eyes. I think I'm still dreaming. "I like you too. I've been liking you. I—"

Before I can get another words out, Demitra lips are smashed against mine. I sigh into her mouth, relishing the way she holds me and the feel of her body against mine, savoring our first kiss that Is finally uninterrupted—

"EEEEEEE I KNEW IT I KNEW IT!!" Eliana squeals and her and Sunday start jumping up and down.

I give Demitra an annoyed look, finding her doing the same.

—— time skip——

It's quiet out, and dark. The sky overhead is a midnight blue, with thousands of stars twinkling above. The playful breeze keeps lingering around me, making me accept Demitra's offer of her hoodie.

I slide it on, grinning as the warmth and the smell of her envelops my senses. And then I get onto my elbows, staring at her with my stomach against the cool grass.

Eliana, Sunday, and Noah have retired for the night, back in their tents some feet away.

We've barely seen each other since the morning both confessed a week ago.

Demitra stays on her back, admiring the sky, the calm and peaceful energy lapping over her.

I think we both want to ask each other the same thing.

"Demitra."

"Aurora."

We begin at the same time. And then her eyes gleam like a kids on Christmas morning, and I burst out laughing.

I slide on top of her, our lips connecting. And I don't even want to think about Eliana, in case she decides to pop out of her tent.

We both pour our energy into the other, until I'm aware of every inch of my body.

"Yes." I whisper, answering her unsaid question.