How It Came About
It happened in a playful way. Well, more like Jack Frost, the guardian of fun, couldn't pass up a challenging bet. It also didn't help that the young white haired teen also had a thing for the challenger. Pitch Black, the Nightmare King to be more accurate. With the Boogeyman being dark and mysterious it was like trying to sneak a taste of forbidden fruit without being caught. Indulging on something completely off limits and naughty. Jack Frost is the three hundred plus year keeper of Santa's naughty list after all.
One fine evening just as the sun started to set, Jack Frost was alone sitting by his pond. His legs stretched out and arms behind him supporting his weight while he carelessly watched the sky as it began to darken for night. The forever teen of eighteen was divulging himself into one of his day dreams. A day dream about a tall, dark and handsome man that he knew he shouldn't be thinking about, never mind day dreaming about.
It had been a couple years since the guardians defeated Pitch Black. Two years since he was dragged into his dark lair alone and scared. Something about that did not sit all too well with the newest young guardian. Wanting the Boogeyman to not live a life full of complete loneliness the young guardian decided that he would try to befriend the Nightmare King. Maybe he wasn't all that bad and really did just need some company.
The winter teen did not visit all that often; only about two or three times a month over the course two years. However, with every visit came more and more fascination and attraction towards Pitch. Fascination of what it would be like to gaze closer into those golden silver eyes. What would it be like to feel that ashen grey skin? Other rather inappropriate thoughts followed those becoming obscene, and if anyone heard them or knew they would blush flustered or become embarrassed. The winter sprite wondered if Pitch felt the same way. Pitch seemed to hint around the subject.
Jack was too caught up in his own thoughts to notice that he was no longer alone at the pond. A shadow silhouette that appeared from the tree line was quietly and stealth fully approaching him. Wearing a Cheshire grin the Boogeyman waited until he was right behind the young winter teen. It was the vision of a predator ready to pounce onto his prey.
"Looks to be the beginning of a pleasant evening, Frost." The Nightmare King remarked startling Jack making the poor young teen nearly jump out of his pale skin.
Pitch gave a chuckle at Jack's bodily response. The young guardian's heart pounded loudly and is body shook with adrenaline. Jack glared into the older spirit's golden silver eyes that glinted mischievously, and a half grin pressed itself into his face despite being frustrated of the fright Pitch had given.
"Was sneaking up behind me like that necessary? Gez, you're like a creeper sometimes." The young teen huffed and ran his hand though his white hair.
Pitch chuckled again. "I am the Boogeyman, Jack. I'm supposed to be creepy." Pitch crossed his arms across his chest in a defensive way, but the Cheshire grin he still wore told Jack he was still in a good mood.
"So what brings you out to my pond? Did you come to visit with me or did you just want a good laugh at my expense?" Jack question mimicking how Pitch stood, except his face held a half grin.
"I came here to speak to you, actually. Laughing at your expense is just a perk." Pitch put his hands behind his back slightly smug.
"Yea yea. So, what is it you wanted to talk about?" Jack picked his crook up with his foot and placed it against his shoulder.
"I came here to talk about you possibly going out with me somewhere." Pitch answered softly, which surprised Jack more than the words that were spoken.
".. Like, by ourselves?" He questioned before thinking and immediately felt stupid.
Pitch arched an eyebrow but retracted from saying anything smart due to the teen's blush that crept onto his pale face.
"Yes. I would like to take you on a date." He answered taking one step towards the frosted teen.
"….." Jack did not know how to answer that. 'Wait, I can't go out on a date with Pitch! Can I?' His mind raced. "Wait, are you being serious or messing with me right now?"
"I assure you that I am being very serious." Pitch answered looking him right in the eyes.
"Oh…" Jack responded with his mouth round in a 'O" shape. 'What should I do? Do I say yes? I know I daydream and maybe even fantasize about it, but would it be okay if it really happened? What if I end up not really liking Pitch? What if I do and then have to tell the guardians?'
Pitch could feel emotions radiating from the teen. Jack had to be interested, he just had to. The Nightmare King didn't want to be alone anymore, and the young winter sprite is the first in a long while to gain his interest.
"I'm not sure.." Jack started, but then the Boogeyman cut in with an idea.
"How about a deal then? A bet." Pitch asked with a grin that showed off his sharp teeth. "We have a full month of going out on dates before you decide that you don't want a relationship with me. But, I bet by the end of the month you won't want to stay away from me. You'll want to be mine."
Jack looked at him with eyebrows raised. "And what are the stakes?" He questioned.
"If you choose to stay with me you have to wear a dress the next time you have a guardian meeting. If you don't stay …." The Nightmare King tried to think of something.
"If I don't stay you have to wear a pink ballerina costume in public for a whole day!" Jack nearly shouted in excitement.
Pitch blinked a few times and thought to himself. His lips pressed into a thin line as he contemplated his chances. Hesitantly he hummed a 'hmm' sound.
"Alright, very well."
"But I get to choose what we're doing at least seven times." Jack said defiantly crossing his arms over his chest. "And don't think it means I'm up for anything physical right away."
"So, is that meaning you would be up for something physical at some point?" Pitch asked smirking.
"That's… I did not…" The young teen sighed. 'What have I gotten myself into now?'
Pitch chuckled already sure of himself.