Kakashi watched the clock strike twelve, a miserable smile on his features. As Naruto's house erupted in cheers, he turned to the intoxicated pink-haired woman standing beside him.

"Happy New Ye-," he began.

Sakura, her cheeks aglow with drunkenness, leaned over and kissed him. It was an awkward kiss, her lips just off their mark against his mask. She withdrew and hiccuped, appearing somewhat dazed despite her pleasant smile.

"Happy New Year, Kakashi-sensei!" she uttered happily.

Kakashi gently touched the spot where Sakura had kissed him, blushing furiously.

"H-Happy New Year," he stammered, appearing somewhat pleased.