Author's Note: This is for Day 1 of Naruhina month with the theme of New Year, New Beginnings. Hope you have fun reading it! I would really appreciate it if you review. Happy Happy New Year! Cheers! :)

Naruto is not mine.

11:45 PM. December 31.

"You're not going out to celebrate the New Year?" Ino, her co-worker at the coffee shop folded her apron and handed the keys to Hinata. It was just the two of them at the moment. Business is quite slow at this time of the year because people normally gather at the town square of clubs every New Year's eve.

"I'll pass. Besides, who will take care of this place?"

"Well…we have Kiba. I bet he'll jump at every opportunity to help you out." Hinata just smiled in response to Ino's teasing. It was already common knowledge between the employees that Kiba has the hots for their timid co-worker but Hinata has made it clear that she only sees him as her friend.

"You know, you really should go out more often. Make new friends! Date someone! Do something adventurous!" Ino clasped her hands and looked at her seriously, "I know someone you might like. Promise me you'll have a date with him at least once."

Before she can reply, the bell rang, indicating someone entering the shop. Hinata faced the newcomer while Ino waved her goodbye.

11:50 PM

Now that it was just the two of them, Hinata managed to look at her customer closely. It was a tall man with blond hair and the bluest eyes she has ever seen.

"Good evening. What can I get for you?"

"Good evening. I'll have one chocolate chip frappuccino."

"One chocolate chip frappuccino for…?"

"Lord Voldemort." Hinata looked at him, wondering if he was serious or not. Well, of course he wasn't. There was a glint of mischief in his eyes as he handed his payment. "Naruto."

She chuckled and took his payment. Naruto went to his seat while she started working on his drink. His gaze was making her feel very conscious of what she's doing.

11:55 PM

After she finished his drink, she decided to bring it herself to Naruto.

"One chocolate chip frappuccino for He-Who-Must-Not-Be-Named." she said and put the cup in his table. Upon hearing what she called him, his lively laugh filled the entire room.

"That's a good one!" he said, wiping his tears.

"Thanks." they continued smiling at each other until Hinata cleared her throat. "Uhm. If you need anything I'll be at the counter."

"Do you want to sit with me?" he said all of a sudden. Hinata blinked a few times and stared at him. Why is her heart beating so fast? It was normal for some of her late night customers to converse with her. There's nothing wrong with it.

He must've mistook her silence as confusion as he started talking again. "I mean, if it's okay with you. It just kind of feels lonely to be alone on a New Year's eve and I thought that you might feel the same thing so maybe we could have a chat or something to-"

"Okay." Hinata felt her cheeks blush when he smiled at her. It was like she gave him the best present he's ever received. She sat at the chair facing him and for the first time in the day, she was able to relax.

"5…4…3…" the hosts of the party outside started the countdown and the two of them looked outside the window to watch. "2…1…"

"Happy New Year!" they greeted each other at the same time.

Happy New Year indeed. Hinata thought at she listened to her new friend's stories.