Together, we walked out on the freshly fallen snow bundled and wrapped in layers of clothing. The snow still a few minutes young melted and gave way to our heavy feet. Snow flakes fell from the sky and caught in our hair. Her giggle filled the air but was muted by the snow. Light reflected off of the bright white snow and lightened her face with a glow. She was beautiful. She was so beautiful. She spun around in the snow with her arms stretched out and her head tilted back trying to catch a snowflake with her tongue. I couldn't help but stare. My breath was visible in front of me as I sighed. The tip of my nose was pink. She came towards me with her hands behind her back and a sweet, mischievous smile.

"What are you doing?" I questioned her as I wrapped my arms around her pulling her closer.

"Oh, nothing for you to worry so much about." Her smile only became more devious. She leaned in silently telling me that she wanted a kiss. I obliged unquestioningly. As I pulled away, I could feel the ends of her lips curling up in a smile.

"Okay, I know you're up to something. Just tell me and nothing bad'll happen." I smirked knowing she wouldn't spill whatever she was hiding. She shook her head just as I expected.

"Nope. It's a surprise, Nate! Just be surprised." Her shoulders raised up in a shrug. She smiled again and I knew I had to steel myself for whatever happened. Alex slipped herself out of my embrace and walked backwards. She stopped a few yards away a large tree and a bush on either side of her. "RELEASE!" It didn't make sense to me why she would yell that until Shane and Mitchie popped up from behind the tree and bush respectively armed with snowballs in their hands. Suddenly, I was ambushed with wet, mushy balls of snow. I had to take cover quickly but Alex got to me first. She jumped on me and we both fell onto the bed of snow. She giggled and I landed with an 'oof.' Gently, she laid a sweet kiss on my frozen lips. With her on top of me looking down in my eyes, she asked innocently, "Are you mad?" I didn't say a word. "Nate, I hope you're not upset at me because it was all in good fun."

In all seriousness, my face was straight, "Alex," I pushed some hair behind her ear, "I could never be mad at you." She smiled and gave me a kiss. I helped her up and held her still. "Just stand here, okay?" She gave me a questioningly look. "Yep, this is perfect. Just stay still. RELEASE!" I ran for cover as she took the brunt of the snowballs.

"Nathaniel Gray!" She stomped over to where I was-squatting behind a bush. She came down to my level and whispered, "Oh, it's on." Shane and Mitchie came over hand-in-hand.

"Yo, lovebirds." Our attention was taken from her declaration to Shane's voice. "We want hot chocolate and food." Mitchie nudged Shane. "Right, sorry. Want to join us for hot chocolate and food?" Mitchie beamed up at Shane.

Alex and I both got up and agreed to go. I tried to take her hand but she refused. "Aww c'mon, Alex. No hard feelings!"