Snowdown Tales

Chapter 2—Ekko's First, Second, and Third Kiss

"There is no way this could fail!" Ekko grinned wickedly at the mistletoe he had tied at the end of his baton. He playfully bounced it around on the string as he made his way to the Institute's lobby. "If in some it does, I can always fix it." The time turner said as he patted the hourglass he had around his waist.

He hid his baton at his side as he finally made it into the lobby where this year's Snowdown party was being held. The time turner could smell gingerbread and pine needles. Ekko smiled at all the beautiful women walking around in their festive wear. Everyone looked like they were in high spirits—there is no way someone could turn down Ekko.

The time turner tapped his foot on the marble floor as he scoured the area for someone to share his holiday tradition with. Ekko smiled as he spotted Sona sitting with her ethwal as she decorated it with wreaths and ornaments.

Ekko trotted over and sat beside her. Sona jumped as the boy noisily adjusted himself in his seat to catch her attention. The maven grinned at him and looked back down at her instrument.

"Hello, Sona. Enjoying the afternoon?" He asked. Sona nodded as she searched for the ribbon she had in her pocket. She nodded while she looked around her ethwal for a place to tie the bow. This isn't going anywhere. Ekko thought as raised his mistletoe over Sona and himself.

Sona glanced up and sheepishly smiled at the young man. She is smiling at me! Maybe she is picturing herself kissing me and she's too nervous! The time turner smugly thought as he watched the maven rub her arm.

Sona pointed over to two men not too far from where they were sitting. Ekko began to sweat as he recognized Draven's intimidating grin as he spoke with his brother, Darius. He remembered that Sona was involved with the executioner and there was no chance in hell he would mess with Draven's woman.

"O-Oh right. Sorry, Sona!" Ekko apologized before he jolted off. He turned back and saw Draven walking over to the maven, wrapping his arm around her as he sat down. Man, that was close. I gotta remember some of these chicks have dudes. But who doesn't? The time turner thought as he looked around. Lux? Nah. Ashe? She's married. Katarina? No, pretty sure she is involved with that dude from Demacia.

Ekko felt defeated—all these beautiful women had someone. He sighed as he reached for the mistletoe at the end of his baton. Just then he heard some humming coming towards him. He turned and saw familiar long braids.

Jinx skipped passed him with a tray of cookies in her hand. Her boots skidded to a halt as she saw Ekko looking at her. The girl grabbed a cookie and crammed it into her mouth.

"Hey, Elmo. Want a cookie? I snagged a whole tray from Morgana." Jinx said, crumbs falling from her mouth. "I was going to lick the tops and then give them to Hat Lady and Fathands as a peace offering but I guess I could share some if want any. It's the season of giving, ya know."

"Uh, sure. You didn't already lick them, did you?" Ekko asked, his hand hovering over a chocolate chip cookie. Man, was Jinx always this… adorable?

"Nope." Jinx answered, grabbing another and her hand brushed by Ekko's. "So, Esteban, what are ya doing all alone?"

"I was just, uh, I just walked in."

"Oh." Jinx looked down, "What's that?"

"Huh? Oh, it's just my baton." Ekko said as he lifted it up for her to see. His stomach flipped as he realized had the mistletoe hanging over them. The time turner looked at Jinx, who was staring at the flower inquisitively.

"Mistletoe, huh? When I was younger I thought mistletoe was, like, an actually missile with toes. Hah, can you imagine a gun that shot feet?!" Jinx laughed as she wiped her mouth with her hand. "Alrighty, come here, Ricardo."

"W-What?!"

"Hey, I may not follow rules but I follow this one. So lean down and I can lay one on ya, Spyro." Jinx chuckled.

Ekko hesitantly lowered himself to where he was eye level with the girl. Jinx grabbed his face and pressed her lips on his. The time turner's hands hovered over her shoulders, not knowing what to do with them.

"Hmm." Jinx mumbled on his lips before she pulled away. "You're not the best kisser, dude."

"Huh?" Ekko gazed into her pink eyes, blinking slowly. He shook his head when Jinx let go of him. Wait, did she just say I'm not a good kisser? Ekko grinned wickedly, "Sorry let me try again."

Ekko yanked the chain on his hourglass.

I hope everyone enjoyed their Snowdown.

I also gave a nod to the cute couple of Draven and Sona which Zulidoodles made me fall in love with thanks to her comics.