For the Fairy Tail Christmas week.

Day 1- winter/snow

The first snowfall of winter sprinkled over Magnolia like drizzling crystals. Blankets of snow settled on the rooftops and treetops in the town. Levy wandered through Magnolia Park, taking in the beautiful scenery. It was a meadow of white, with only trees and bushing poking through. The only noise that echoed through the empty field was the crunching of snow underneath her boots. It was so peaceful. Levy absolutely loved the first few days of snow. Walking through a snowy day while being bundled up in her winter clothes just made Levy feel so giddy. An inexplicable joy that made her feel like a kid again.

Levy kneeled down and started gathering snow into a pile. She had to make a snowman. The temptation was just too strong. In fact, she could probably snap off some twigs from the nearby trees and make a pretty good one.

As she was rolling the second snowball into a medium sized ball, she vaguely registered some snow crunching behind her. She didn't think much of it until something smacked her in the back of the head.

"Wha-!?

Whatever hit her was cold. And wet. A snowball, she realized.

An unmistakable snicker came from behind her. Levy whirled around.

Gajeel stood there, stance wide and hands in pockets. He was also dressed for the weather, though not nearly bundled up as Levy was. She wondered if his body didn't register the cold or if he was just too proud to show he was affected by the weather.

"Heavy snow fall, huh?" Gajeel asked, with a glint in his eyes.

"I know it was you." Levy scoffed.

"I don't know what you're talking about. I've just been standing here."

"Oh yeah?" Levy said, nodding at him. "Let's see your hands, then."

Gajeel pulled out one hand. Empty. His other hand he moved at a much slower pace. His grin stretched wider as his hand pulled out fully to reveal a snowball.

Levy barely had enough time to dive out of the way before it came soaring towards her. She quickly gathered snow and formed a snowball of her own and chucked it at him. It struck him on the shoulder as he was still scrambling to make another snowball.

Soon, a full out brawl broke out. Snowballs flew back and forth, with laughter accompanying it. Levy had the advantage of speed with forming snowballs, but Gajeel definitely had the better arm. She could feel the snow that had slipped under her clothes and chilled her skin, but she refused to forfeit. But perhaps it was a futile effort, as he was already advancing on her, forcing her to back up.

As Gajeel got closer, she realized his plan. His gaze kept flickering to her two mounds of snow. He was going to take her snowman. Her snowman! Just as he bent down to pick up the base, she let out a war cry and charged him.

Except her foot caught on something under the snow and she ended up stumbling into him, knocking them both over.

The position Levy found herself in was rather mortifying, to say the least. She was lying on top of Gajeel, her hands on his chest and legs settled inbetween his. Gajeel's hands were on either side of her waist.

They stayed in that position for what seemed to be an eternity. Levy gaze was locked into Gajeel's. She was having trouble tearing her eyes away. His expression was that of surprise, but there was something else in there. Curiosity, maybe.

His brows dropped unexpectedly, and whatever emotion behind it vanished. "Uh. Shrimp?"

Levy pushed herself off, suddenly conscious of her flushed face. "Sorry! I – I didn't mean to fall. I lost my balance, it was…"

Gajeel kept his grip on her waist and guided her off of him. "An accident. I know, its fine."

The touch of his hands burned through her skin, despite the layer of clothing between them.

"Right, right," Levy laughed nervously, "so, I guess we can call this a draw?" She asked from besides him, offering her hand for a shake.

He appeared to consider her offer and then nodded. He accepted her hand and shook it. Then with his other hand he smacked a snowball right on the top of her head.

"It's a draw." He said with a grin.

Levy's mouth hung open, in disbelief. Before she could gather her words, Gajeel hopped up and took off, cackling.

"H-hey!" Levy yelled, scrambling up and chasing after him. "Get back here!"

But even as she felt the ice melt into her hair, she couldn't stop the smile tugging on the corners of her lips. Winter really was her favorite holiday.