"Happy New Year!"

Sebastian was kissing him.

Thad had had a crush on Sebastian at the beginning of the year but had put it out of his mind when he realised the type of guy Sebastian liked was the Hunter type; tall, broad shouldered, muscular.

But now Sebastian was kissing him.

Sebastian had one arm securely around Thad's waist, holding him against his chest. His other hand was at the nape of Thad's neck, titling his head up so Sebastian had better access.

Thad moved his lips against Sebastian's, revelling in the softness and slight juniper taste. He reached out to the side, letting the vodka bottle slide out of his hand onto the table, a series of clinking noises telling him he'd knocked some glasses over. But he didn't care. Now he had his hands free, he wrapped them around Sebastian's back.

Sebastian ran his tongue slowly against Thad's bottom lip as Thad squeezed his shoulders. Thad opened his mouth letting Sebastian's tongue slip between his lips and glide along his teeth, he shivered slightly and pulled Sebastian closer.

Sebastian's hand tightened on Thad's neck, his fingers thrusting into Thad's hair as his tongue lapped at Thad's. Thad moaned quietly, letting Sebastian take control of the kiss. He ran his hands down Sebastian's back, letting them rest at the small of his back, pulling Sebastian's hips forward so they were pressed together from the waist down. Sebastian groaned.

When they finally pulled away from each other Thad was panting. Sebastian licked his lips and smirked, giving Thad's hair a quick tug one last time before letting go and stepping back. Thad let his hands slide from Sebastian's hips and gripped onto the table beside him to keep steady.

He had just kissed Sebastian Smythe.

At midnight on New Year's.

Wow. So far, Thad was very much liking this year more than last year.

"Happy New Year," Sebastian drawled.

"Happy New Year," Thad said, his mouth working on autopilot as his brain tried to wrap itself around what had just happened.

Sebastian picked his drink back up and took a sip, glancing nonchalantly around the room. Thad, for lack of anything better to do, grabbed the vodka bottle again, taking a swig whilst he stared at Sebastian.

"Do you think they even noticed the time?" Sebastian waved the hand holding his glass in the direction of Nick and Jeff. Thad looked over at them, Nick was leaning back against the arm of the couch, his legs in Jeff's lap as Jeff leant over him, kissing passionately. Thad chuckled.

"I have a feeling they don't care."

"Well lucky them," Sebastian muttered, so quietly that Thad wasn't sure if he'd heard right.

They stood in slightly awkward silence for a few seconds, Thad taking another swig from the bottle as he tried to build the courage to ask Sebastian the question that was buzzing in his mind.

"Bastian…" he started slowly. Sebastian turned and fixed him with a curious stare. "Um, why did you kiss me?"

Sebastian shrugged. "You were closest."

"Oh." Thad felt a jolt in his stomach. So Sebastian hadn't chosen him because he liked him or anything. It had just been convenient, a pure coincidence that Thad had happened to be standing next to Sebastian when the ball dropped. He sighed and took another mouthful of vodka.

He saw from the corner of his eye that Sebastian was looking down at him, a slight frown on his face. But he ignored him, focusing on the vodka bottle until it was gently prised from his hand and placed back on the table.

Sebastian's hands gripped Thad's biceps, turning him around so they were facing each other again. Thad resolutely kept his head down, not wanting to see Sebastian's face. Sebastian huffed out a sigh and lifted Thad's chin, Thad glared at him.

"I'm glad you were closest," he said. A small surprised smile slipped onto Thad's face, replacing the grumpy pout.

"Really?"

"You're a great kisser." Sebastian winked.

"I try."

That caused Sebastian to raise one eyebrow and chuckle. "And this whole brooding, quiet mystery guy thing you're doing." He gestured to Thad with a wave of his finger. "Super hot." Thad felt his cheeks flame. "So, what do you say, me and you leave this wonderful little party here and go up to my dorm room for a party of our own. You can bring the vodka."

Thad grinned, Sebastian was easy to read. He liked being in control and he liked having his own way. But what he needed was something more exciting, someone else calling the shots, a chase.

Suddenly all of Thad's self doubt was gone – maybe the vodka had helped – and he took charge of the situation. He turned away from Sebastian slightly, as if he was bored and shrugged.

"I'm enjoying this party."

Sebastian recoiled a fraction, his expression one of shock until Thad shot him a smirk. Sebastian licked his lips, his own smirk returning full force.

"You are mystifying."

Thad crooked his finger in invitation for Sebastian to lean down. When the taller boy was close enough, Thad took a step forward and whispered in his ear.

"Someone's got to keep you on your toes." Then he rocked back on his heels and smiled sweetly.

"Fuck. Can I kiss you again?" Sebastian asked in a low sultry voice. Well, look at that, Sebastian Smythe asking for permission, not something you see every day. Thad reached up and wrapped a hand around the back of Sebastian's head, bringing him down to smash their lips together.

This kiss was even more heated than the first, Thad biting Sebastian's bottom lip roughly as Sebastian slipped his hands into the back pockets of Thad's jeans.

"Get a room," someone called and Sebastian and Thad broke apart, glancing over to see who it was. It was Hunter, but he hadn't been talking to them. He was looking at the still making out Nick and Jeff. Nick was straddling Jeff now, his hands fisted in the blond's hair. Jeff removed one hand from where it had been roaming Nick's chest and flipped his middle finger at Hunter before sliding it back underneath Nick's shirt, Nick arching up slightly into his touch.

Thad let out a bark of laughter.

"Someone had better go and stop them before they forget that they're in public and embarrass themselves," Thad said, patting Sebastian's chest before walking away.

He glanced back to see a vaguely bemused looking Sebastian, smirking into his glass of gin.

Yep, this was going to be a good year.

A/N – Well… that was not what I was intending to write. It was supposed to be shy, innocent Thad being upset that Sebastian only chose him by coincidence. But then badass Thad took over and wrote this instead. Hope you all liked it anyway, please leave me a little review to let me know what you thought! And aren't Nick and Jeff such attention whores, they were trying to take over the whole story too!

Happy New Year!