I woke up thinking about your tired smile after the midnight walk.

You tucked the stray ribbon into my hair and it felt like a tiny perfect thing.

I’m still smiling remembering your Christmas jumper under that coat at midnight.

You hummed the countdown melody and it stuck with me all morning.

I liked how you checked if I was cold before you noticed your own shiver.

Your messy hair from the hat made me want to fix it and never stop.

You clapped for the street band and I loved how loud you were.

That tiny sparkler you held made me think of every small thing I love about you.

I’m happy because you were the first face I saw after the new minute arrived.

You whispered a stupid joke at midnight and I still can’t stop smiling.

I liked that you kept my hat when the wind tried to take it.

Watching you find the perfect spot on the balcony made me feel safe.

I loved holding your cold fingers as we walked home from the fireworks.

You saying ‘here we go’ right before the last second made me steady.

Your sleepy smile in the doorway after the bells made me melt.

I liked that you saved the last slice of cake for me after midnight.

You were the voice I wanted to hear when the year changed.

I felt happy when you bumped shoulders with me during the countdown.

The way you passed me your scarf before we went outside warmed me more than the cold.

I love how you whispered silly resolutions into my ear at twelve.

Seeing you check the time and rush me into the living room was adorable.

I’m smiling because you fell asleep on the sofa after the fireworks.

Waking up with glitter on my sweater and you beside me made me grin.

I like that we stayed awake until the street quieted down together.

Hearing you yell the countdown louder than anyone else made me proud.

You dancing in the kitchen at midnight is my new favourite memory.

That half-empty bottle of champagne and you made the minute perfect.

Holding your coat while you kissed me at the door was the best start.

You promised to make pancakes tomorrow and I woke up grinning.

I smiled when you handed me your glove without asking.

I’m grinning remembering you singing over the countdown.

You counted down for us like it mattered and it did.

I’m still laughing at your improvised party hat at midnight.

I kept your New Year confetti in my pocket all day.

I’m glad we kissed when the clock flipped.

You snored through the countdown and it made me laugh.

I woke up remembering your hand on my back at midnight.

Saw the fireworks with you last night and still smiling.

Your steady breathing next to me at one makes me want more mornings with you.

I felt calmer once you sat down beside me after the shouting outside.