A/N: Hey everyone! This month I am doing a challenge where I write a new one shot/drabble every day, and each one will feature a different pairing from a cartoon. This is where I will post all of the ones I write for KND. Enjoy!


30 Day OTP Writing Challenge

Day 6- Ice Skating

Hoagie Gilligan/Numbuh 2 x Abigail Lincoln/Numbuh 5 (Codename: Kids Next Door)


It was cold and very, very loud. Hoagie stood there, shaking in his skates. As he looked out onto the ice rink, he could hear the playful cheers of his friends as they came back around in the circle.

"Come on Numbuh Two!", said Kuki as she skated up to him. "You're missing all of the fun.

The thought crossed his mind and he tried to stand up. It was to no avail, as he fell right back onto the bench. "Sorry Numbuh Three, but," he said, putting his head down. "My feet hate me."

His teammates eventually crowded in front of the bench, encouraging him once more.

"You can do it, come on."

"It'll be more fun with all of us."

Their thoughts circled around in his head, making him feel a bit dizzy. He sighed and opened his mouth to say something.

"Stop it you guys," Abby said, before he could speak. Her voice was more shrill than usual, but still somewhat demanding. "If he doesn't want to come out here with us, then we can't force him."

The others nodded, and Nigel spoke. "You're right, Numbuh Five," he said, rubbing the back of his neck. "Sorry, Hoagie."

Kuki and Wally followed his lead and apologized as well.

A small smile came across Hoagie's face. "Thanks guys, it's okay," he said. "Maybe I'll just go to the snack bar and watch you guys."

"Whatever works for ya, mate," Wally said before skating off alongside Kuki.

Nigel began to follow them but turned back to Abby. "You coming, Abby?", he asked.

She looked at him. "You guys go," she said, flicking her wrist at him. "Numbuh Five will catch up."

Her leader nodded, turning around to catch up with his other friends.

Abby turned back to Hoagie. "I have an idea," she said.

Before he could question her, she stepped up onto the platform that separated the floor from the ice. Stepping in front of him, she leaned down and held her hands in front of him. "Take Numbuh Five's hands," she said.

He shook his head reluctantly. "I-I don't know, Numbuh Five," he said. "I'm not good. At all."

His voice had the slightest bit of sadness, but her smile didn't fade. "Hey, it's okay," she said. "Everyone has to start somewhere."

"I guess you're right," Hoagie said, looking at her hands. "I don't know…what if…if…"

Abby raised an eyebrow. "'What if' what?", she asked, her tone softening.

He looked away. "What if I fall, and it makes you fall, and then you get hurt?", he said, shaking his head. "I don't want to hurt you, Abby."

She gasped, stepping back a bit. "Oh Hoagie, come on," she said, sitting down next to him. "We go on dangerous missions every other day, and you're worried about us getting hurt while ice skating?"

He laughed a bit. "I guess you're right," he said. "It's just…well," he took her hands in his. "I just care about you a lot, Abby."

Their hearts began beating faster in their chests, small blushes forming on their cheeks.

She squeezed his hands. "I care about you a lot, too, Hoagie," she said, a small smile on her face. "Why do you think I want to help you so much?"

"Okay, then help me," he said, standing up. "Let's ice skate."

Abby's face lit up as she stood up along with him. "Come on," she said, helping him down onto the ice.

Once he stepped onto the ice, he stumbled, almost falling over. She kept their hands intertwined, giving him more balance. He finally got his balance, and she spoke. "See? As long as we're holding hands, we won't fall."

He nodded.

Abby skated backwards so that she could lead him forward. "The key to ice skating is to try and keep your feet flat," she instructed him.

Heeding her instructions, he made sure to keep his feet as flat as possible. "Like this?"

"You're getting it, Hoags!", she said happily.

Their friends skated past, slowing down to talk to skate with them.

"Look at you, Numbuh Two!", Wally said. "You're getting it."

"Before you know it, you'll be able to do pirouettes," Kuki said, skating off to do a pirouette herself.

"Thanks guys," Hoagie said. "I'm still getting used to it, though."

"You'll get there, buddy," Nigel said.

Suddenly, the lights in the ice rink went dim. A voice blared through the loudspeaker. "Hello ladies and gents," it said. "It is now time for couples skating! So grab that special someone, and just go with the flow."

"Oh great, time for me to sit this one out," Nigel said. "You two have fun." He winked at them before turning to leave.

Their faces burned as their eyes met once again.

A slow song began to play over the speakers in the rink, and couples skated around. Some held hands, some hugged their bodies against each other. Even Kuki had somehow convinced Wally to hold her hand while they skate.

The kids stood there, looking at their still intertwined hands.

"Hey you two!", a skating ref said, coming up to them. "You can't stop, you've gotta keep going."

"Oh, sorry, sir," they said together.

"It's alright," he said. "Now get going, you little lovebirds."

Their eyes widened slightly before turning back to each other.

Hoagie held up a hand to her. "May I have this skate, Abigail," he asked, using his suave voice.

She giggled. "Don't mind if I do, Hogarth," she said, taking his hand into hers.

They finally moved from their spot and began skating around the rink along with the other couples.

Nigel sat up in the benches with a bag of popcorn in his lap. He watched the couples skate around, and the slightest hint of jealousy would hit him.

Every time Hoagie and Abby would come around though, that jealousy would be replaced with a tinge of happiness.

As they skated around, Hoagie could feel his feet becoming more stable in the skates. With a boost of confidence from his newfound skill, he pulled Abby a bit closer to him. "I meant what I said, Abby," he said softly. "I will never hurt you because I care about you too much."

She felt her face burn a darker shade of red. Without hesitation, she placed a kiss on his cheek.

"I care about you too much, too."