They headed back and she leaned against him as they walked, rather close, back home. "I dunno." She grinned. "Do I need to say anything? Do they need to know?" She shrugged a little. "I guess I say I had a good time." She wouldn't be lying there. "What about you?" Sasha asked him, wondering what sort of things he'd tell his parents, or worse, his brother. For now, she wanted to enjoy being with James without having to worry about gossip or parents or school. When they parted ways, they shared one light kiss. Sasha headed inside and found her parents in front of the telly watching the evening news. She quickly went to her room after muttering that she had a good time. If they stopped her now, her face would probably give everything away.

[b]Months later, December 31st, New Years' Party at the Delacourt household[/b]

School was going fine, the clubs were keeping her busy. 

It was nice to hang out with James outside of school where no one was watching them. 

And tonight they were spending the new year together as his house. Her parents had been invited to another party in the city so they got a babysitter and Sasha was free to hang out with James until the celebration was over. She looked around as everyone was watching the celebrations on telly. They were broadcasting various cities around the world, showing off firework shows and other notable attractions. She was getting more comfortable around James' family but she still had a feeling his parents weren't too thrilled at their son's maturity. 

She could understand that, parents would always be protective of their kids. Sasha sipped the champagne in her hand. Since it was an occasion, they were given something festive to drink. She was curled up against James as they listened to the music and commentary. A new year, who knew what it could hold. There would be new video games to play, books to read and movies to see. It was hard not to be hopeful about the future in her mind. And in the new year, she would become a Sophomore which meant she was closer to becoming a more mature person. 

To try and help out, she decided her new years resolution ought to be finding a part time job.

That way, she could buy things without bothering her parents. And she was sure there would be something somewhere close by. Like at a cafe or shop. As the time neared close to midnight, she glanced back to James. Things were nice and comfortable between them. She wasn't sue what the future would hold for them as a couple but she was happy to go along with it. She had no complaints. "Five more minutes and it'll be 2019." She grinned as she took another drink. She was feeling nice and buzzed thanks to the drink, but even if it had just been water or juice, she would probably still be content with the night's progression. "You gonna make a resolution?" Sasha asked James, nudging him a little.

Some people made them but never followed through, while others just didn't bother with them.