A/N: Okay so... hi there fairy tail fandom! Uh think this is my second time actually posting any of the stuff I write for these pairs over here? Ah I'll be posting some drabbles/oneshots/whatever else comes to mind because I actually really miss reading Lolu fics! I've got my Lolu feels back so yeah here's my contribution for lolu week 2014, day 1 - fun in the snow. I'll be keeping the rating at the K+ until I decide to rank it up to T due to language or certain content which I do tend to write by the way, so don't be so shocked if it happens, just a warning. This is all practice until I get comfortable with this pair~

Lucy felt the chill in the air. She could see the reflection of the sun off the pure white snow. Her newly trodden footsteps led to that lovely crunch sound when stepping on the ice cold ground, the sight of her own breath with every exhale, she was absorbing every small detail around her. Despite it being colder than usual and her wearing winter clothing, everything felt so fresh to her, and appealed to every one of her senses. It was quite a magical scene if the blonde said so herself. It was a winter wonderland in Magnolia and she felt she missed out on a lot seeing as she never spent much of her time in the snow for personal enjoyment. She never really did play with anyone else as a child but herself and even when she had her spirits—No today was going to be a good day.

Today was different, much different. Today her company wasn't Natsu or Happy or Levy or even Cana. It was surprisingly Loke, her ever so loyal spirit, the leader of the zodiacs. It certainly was a surprise to him at first, but not so much to her. She had wanted to properly thank him for the past few days, especially because Christmas would be arriving very soon and she would be occupied. She already properly thanked every other one of her other spirits for being such precious loyal friends but all that was left was him. Loke eventually caught on and knew very well of her intentions, but there was no harm in hoping for more right?

Today she was not a celestial spirit mage though. No jobs or favors to do or things to take care of. Today she was simply Lucy Heartfilia and Loke was simply Loke, not "Loke the Lion". Although it wasn't her first time seeing snow, it was her first to actually bask in it and the spirit himself felt honored. She continued to twirl around the snow and eventually forgot she had a spectator.

"Lucy?"

"Yes?" She turned around.

"N-Nothing," he said feeling a bit taken by surprise at the sudden smile Lucy gave.

How breathtaking her smile could be. He felt pretty envious at everybody else who was able to see it every single day of their lives. The life of a spirit would get lonely quite often and of course, Lucy really was his heroine. She was the true star in his lonely sky. Although things were different now and he felt much more freedom than ever before he couldn't help but feel greedy. He was greedy for wanting to spend more time with her than a typical spirit would.

Lucy pouted. "If you have something to say just say it. You've been staring at me a lot since we first got here."

Loke chuckled in response.

"You're making fun of me aren't you?" The blonde raised her voice feeling a bit self conscious.

He could only stand there amused by the beautiful blonde's happily gleaming eyes and amazement with nature before he got her attention. His lips curled into a smile at the childish and cutesy display Lucy was putting on when a hard mushy cold ball of snow smacked him right on the forehead shortly afterward. He hadn't exactly noticed in those split seconds that his mind wandered to how lucky he was to spend a whole day with his beloved! Was that snowball a cold smack of reality? Maybe he was being a bit dramatic but he was in his happy place and that snowball just snapped him out of it.

Small muffled giggles were coming from the female mage and Loke could only chuckle as he wiped some of the snow off his face while cleaning his shades as well.

"Is that how it's going to be?" Loke said mischievously as he scooped up some snow. He started walking towards the blonde female as she stopped giggling and her eyes widened when she saw the other approaching her.

"You just kept staring at me without saying anything! I had to make you snap out of it somehow!"

Loke smirked, "That's how you get someone's attention? By throwing a snowball at their face? I'm a little hurt Lucy."

Lucy scooped up some more snow this time. "I-I don't trust you with that snowball!"

Loke continued approaching her as she started backing away while still facing him. She threw another snowball as he easily evaded that one.

She internally prayed that he would stay away. He was doing that flirting thing again! Looking all confident and smirking. She couldn't stand it when he did that to her. He walked towards her at an equal pace and Lucy honestly was about to run for her life but a part of her suddenly felt embarrassed. Why was she suddenly feeling so self conscious? Why'd Loke always make her feel like that? She was mentally beating herself up that she hadn't even heard what the other was telling her.

"—Watch IT! LUCY!"

Lucy ended up tripping over a small hard lump of snow but before she landed face first on the ground two strong arms caught her and by instinct she grabbed on.

"Phew…" Lucy let out a sigh of relief and suddenly looked up to see a satisfied smile on the male's face. "Ah! You caught me!"

Loke raised an eyebrow at the deer caught in the headlights look Lucy was giving. "We were playing a game? If that's the case then—"

She saw the snowball approaching her face as she was still being held and started flailing around telling him to stop. All that was heard next was loud laughter. When Lucy opened up an eye all she saw was Loke laughing.

"HMPH! That's pretty rude you know!"

"You're just so fun to tease, Lucy~ we can keep playing with snow if you'd like though," he said as he gently smiled at her.

Lucy grumbled. "You're too much. You always tease me."

As much as he enjoyed holding his beautiful master he gently let her go as they both stood up straight again.

"I was never going to throw a snowball back at you. I wouldn't do that to you unless you really did want to play."

"Nah. I really just wanted you to stop staring at me like that."

"Like how?"

Loke leaned forward towards her as she froze unable to react.

"LIKE THAT!" She closed her eyes once more.

"Why do you close your eyes every time I come near you? Do you truly believe I'd hurt you?"

There was a hint of hurt in the male's tone and Lucy couldn't help but feel bad. She opened her eyes and sighed.

"No. I know you'd never hurt me intentionally."

"Then?" Loke said leaning in a bit closer, his eyes stared straight into hers along with his forehead pressed up against hers. She felt her face getting much warmer than usual. Loke felt the sudden warmth the other was emitting but decided to keep it to himself.

How adorable.

"It's just—I just, you're such a damn flirt."

"I guess, but I'm not doing it on purpose." He admitted. "I can't help it. You're beautiful and I was happy I would get you for a whole day to myself," Loke said sounding quite pleased.

"I still can't believe this is what you wanted as an early Christmas present. I honestly thought you would have asked me to hook you up with Yukino," Lucy said with a hint of irritation.

As amused as he was it wasn't exactly the response he expected. "No. When it comes to being serious you'll always be first on my list."

Lucy's eyes widened. "You're a liar and you're embarrassing."

"Lucy," Loke said softly.

For some reason she quickly regretted saying those words but could anyone blame her?

"You'll always be my first choice," he leaned away from her forehead and cupped her cheek as she could not find it in herself to look away from the intense gaze of her lion.

It was strange to her how easily she felt she could believe him. Maybe it was because their bond was truly something else, but a part of her knew it was probably because deep down she did want to be much more. She wanted to believe she was special. Loke took his hand away from her cheek.

"Sorry am I being too serious?"

Part of him felt slight shame for getting carried away but he couldn't deny his feelings for the woman who would always have a special place in his heart.

"I-I… Thank you," the blonde mage said as she hid her face under her hair.

"For what?" Loke asked curiously.

"For coming with me. It was nice to just enjoy my time in the snow despite it being pretty cold. Natsu and happy usually want to train or go on jobs during this time. So this is really nice!"

"I'm glad," Loke said while contently smiling.

And as beautiful as the pure white snow looked as it fell from the sky, Loke's genuine smile, the one that was reserved for her eyes only, the one she first saw when she was finally able to save him from wanting to disappear from the world—it would always be the most beautiful sight to her. It was also a realization that he only ever smiled like that with her.

Something about that made her feel proud. Lucy couldn't stop the blush that crept up on her because yes, she was boldly staring at him this time around. He was handsome, flirtatious, and quite witty when he felt like being; but most of all beautiful when he smiled. Something about calling him beautiful though, maybe he wouldn't approve and just go back to being playful and flirty by making her call him good looking instead.

Lucy was shaken out of her reverie as she felt pressure on her nose and noticed Loke was giving her an Eskimo kiss. She blinked quite a few times confused by the action.

"What was that for?!" Lucy asked suspiciously as she leaned back.

Loke smiled again, this time instead of looking proud it just had that beautiful look again. It was extremely out of character if she were to say so herself. He needed to stop because her heart was beginning to annoy her every time he did that.

"Your nose looks a bit like Rudolph's. It was tempting so I had to go for it since I can't exactly do what I originally wanted to do."

Lucy's face heated up in embarrassment again.

"And what exactly was that?"

He ran his finger along Lucy's lips.

She moved his hand away and let out a frustrated sigh. "Stop messing around."

"I'm not, but don't worry. I wouldn't do it without your permission."

She avoided the other's eyes and pouted a bit.

"You know, your nose is red too."

"Then I guess you should give me an Eskimo kiss in return."

"Wait, why?! It's cold, we should just head indoors."

"Oh? So you want to cuddle inside? Is that it?"

"Oh my goodness, Loke!"

"I didn't hear a no," a playful smirk appeared on him.

"NO!"

"That doesn't count. You said it too late."

"WAIT. What are you doing?!"

Lucy squealed as she felt those same strong arms pick her up bridal style.

"My Lucy wants cuddles she'll get cuddles from her lion."

"Loke! No! Put me down! This is embarrassing!"

And yes, Loke was quite warm indeed. It was the main reason Lucy ended up staying in his arms until they ran into Juvia and Gray in town, then she pretty much threatened Loke to let her go. They didn't exactly cuddle back at her home either but Lucy did end up falling asleep on him while staying up talking. While they didn't spend too much time that day outside in the snow, Loke promised her another fun day after Christmas, but Lucy instead told him she wouldn't mind seeing him stop by the guild during the actual day.

He was part of Fairy Tail regardless of him being a celestial spirit. So in the end he called it a date while Lucy denied that part but couldn't help but feel happy at the thought. She couldn't wait to see him smiling in the snow again, although his reason for smiling wasn't because of the snow; it was simply because of her. It had always been her and would continue being. Maybe next time she would make a snowman and probably throw more snowballs at Loke for embarrassing her.

End note: Thank you to whoever read this ^^. I was quite nervous posting but uh I tried!~ I had fun too. Happy holidays to you all! I'll be posting whichever other days I decide to write too on here.