A/N Hi! For those of you who don't know me, I'm Sapphire/Saph.

Meh, I'm tired. Ghanith, set about a week before Mortal Coil. Just fluff, really.

Ghastly strolled through the snowy forest with Tanith, his feet crunching on the frost. They were on their way to Skulduggery's for a Christmas celebration, and Tanith had insisted on taking the short cut through the forest. Typical Tanith.

Tanith, with her beautiful blue eyes and long blond hair. The wavy strands were tucked behind ears that were cherry red with cold, in contrast to her pale face. Her strong arms were crossed over her brown leather waistcoat and she was shivering. Ghastly had to resist the urge to wrap his arms around her to warm her up. She was beautiful, on the inside and out.

He looked at her as they padded through a winter wonderland. It was the most peaceful place Ghastly had seen in a long, long time.

Tanith's sword swung in a scabbard as she walked by his side, her stride confident. There was a sparkle in her sky blue eyes as they took in the scenery. Those blond curls rolled down her slender back.

Ghastly's thought were running amok. Maybe, he couldn't help thinking, it wouldn't be so bad if he told her. Maybe she would feel the same way. Maybe he should tell her now, with no-one else around.

But part of Ghastly was terrified. Confronting Faceless Ones was nothing compared to this. He couldn't tell her that he loved her.

But he had to. Ghastly simply couldn't hold it in any longer.

"Tanith," he began, but just then, something white sailed through the air and splatted against her shoulder.

Tanith spun in a circle.

"Valkyrie!" she yelled, spotting the dark-haired girl dodging through the trees.

Laughter bounced through the woods.

"Snowball fight!" Valkyrie yelled.

"It's on," Tanith yelled back, a grin forming on her face. "I'm so gonna beat you!"

"Doubt it," Valkyrie teased from their right, hurling another snowball. She had to dive to the side quickly as Tanith returned fire.

Tanith spun around, her cheeks flushed pink with cold and happiness, her face alight with childish joy.

Tanith smiled at Ghastly, and he thought that his heart might stop.

"Are you with me?" she demanded.

Ghastly looked up into her beautiful eyes, and returned the smile. After all, it was Christmas. Anything was possible.

"Always," he replied.

A/N Aww! The ending was a little cheesy and predictable, I suppose. Feedback would be much appreciated :)

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