Kevin didn't have to wait long before the door was opening and Mandy was ushering him inside. "Wow," he breathed before he could catch himself. He hadn't expected Mandy to be dressed up. He tried gallantly not to stare at her legs and very nearly succeeded. "You look incredible." He handed her the bag containing the presents without comment. "Are you expecting someone other than me?" It briefly occurred to him to wonder if Mandy had roped him into an actual New Year's Party. Surely she couldn't have dressed up just for him.
Snapping himself out of it, he looked around the flat. There was no sign of anyone else. No sound of voices coming from another room. "I brought presents and alcohol," he said, "but no fireworks, I'm afraid."