Just a reminder that these are one-shots. Mentions of pairings or instances are only for that specific one-shot unless stated otherwise by me. So basically, I can have Robin or Chrom or whoever be with someone in one chapter, and the next they'll be single. Same as always, be sure to review and follow the story. It's very appreciated. But to those that already follow the story, thank you very much!
Somehow, someway, Robin found herself in the middle of what could be a snowstorm and with no less than the person she least expected to be alone with.
School was cancelled today because of the cold weather and heavy snowfall, it was rare to have this much snow in Ylisse, so it was immediately canceled by the time the snow reached the ankles. Most students got emails, text messages, even phone calls announcing that school was cancelled for the day. But not, Robin. No, she wasn't as lucky as the rest of them. But at least Lon'qu shared the same luck as her.
The stoic individual trudged silently along next to her. Since they found each other along the way to school, Robin decided to stay with him. At this point, some of the others would have shown up and joined them, but not a single person was seen walking the streets. It was just them two.
She could tell how uncomfortable he was just by the way he slouched. He never did that. It was almost like he was trying to sink inside his jacket and disappear away from her. If it was someone else like maybe Gaius or Chrom or Sumia, she wouldn't be as quiet. Then again, she was friends with them. Lon'qu…it was complicated. She knew the only reason they ever saw each other outside out of school was because she was friends with most of the guys, not because they were chum buddies. But he wasn't mean or rude to her, so she guessed that counted for something.
"How much further until that café shop?" she asked, finally breaking the silence.
Lon'qu grunted. "Not long."
Nice response…
Robin rubbed her arms up and down in an effort to try to warm herself. Gods, but this weather was cold. "P-Pretty intense weather, huh?" she shuttered. "Makes you wish you've stayed home with a nice warm cup of hot chocolate."
"It's not that cold," he responded.
Robin shook her head. "A-Are you kidding me? I-I can barely talk without s-shivering," her teeth clacked from the cold.
"Back in Ferox…this was mild weather. I doubt you even survive the harsh winters," he says matter-of-factly.
"O-Of course, I wouldn't. I was born in Plegia, we basically don't have winters. Sandstorms, now those we had," she pointed out, her breath coming out in cold puffs.
Lon'qu groaned. "I can't stand the heat. I feel as though I can't concentrate with the sun hitting my back and neck," he grimaces at the thought.
Robin laughs at the thought of Lon'qu complaining about the heat. It wasn't like him.
"So…you and Lissa, huh?" she adds in slyly.
For the first time throughout their walk, Lon'qu looks at her. She just wished it wasn't because he was glaring at her…
"What are you talking about?" he growls.
Robin raises her hands as though she's pleading innocence. "S-Sorry, sorry! I was just asking since you guys seemed close, that's all."
Lon'qu returned his attention back to the road ahead. "If we're going to be playing this game, then what about you and Chrom? This might be the first time I see you without him," he questions.
Robin's glad that the cold has already made her cheeks red because then Lon'qu would have noticed her blush. Why does everyone think her and Chrom were a thing? "I've just known Chrom the longest, that's all. Just because you spend time with someone doesn't mean you like them," she tries to explain to him.
"Really? Seems like you didn't follow through with your words when you spoke of me and Lissa," he says dryly.
Ouch. "Touché."
After their discussion, silence overcomes them once more. Robin feels as though she's been walking forever because there are no shops or anything in site. If she didn't find someplace warm soon, she might just develop hypothermia.
"Here."
Robin blinks as a large scarf is presented to her. She notices that Lon'qu took off his and is now giving it to her. It dangles in front of limply, offering the warmth she needed.
"Wha-"
"Just take it," he shoves it into her arms.
She looks down at it and then back at him, slightly concerned. "What about you? Aren't you cold?"
"Didn't I say it before? This weather doesn't bother me, I'm used to worse. Now go, take it."
She gives him another hesitant look and then she finally wraps the scarf around her neck. She feels the tips of her ears grow hot when she notices just how big the scarf is and how it even smelled like him. But she didn't really mind, at least she was warm now.
"Thank you," she mumbles.
He does his signature grunt and they continue walking. Finally, after what seemed eternity, they arrive at their destination. It's a small café where their group of friends occasionally hangs out after school. It was here that Chrom promised to pick the both of them up after the snow stopped and the roads were less slippery.
They open the door to the establishment and it tinkles with a welcome bell. There's no one here. Of course…
Robin sighs as she finally strips her jacket and gloves off that restrained and choked her along the way. She gives Lon'qu a sideways glance and sees he's looking bored as ever. There's no satisfying this guy…
"If you want, I can get us both hot chocolates while we wait. I'll pay this time," she offers.
"I don't like sweet things."
Robin huffed in annoyance. "Tea then?"
"…Yes."
She gets up and goes to order their drinks. As she waits for them to be made, she looks over at Lon'qu and she wonders once again how she got into this situation. He was a bit sexist, grumpy, stoic, and had the personality of a potato.
She sees him pick up a magazine from a nearby rack and flip though it uninterestingly. He reaches the page where some models are showing off the latest bikinis of the season and he quickly shuts the magazine and puts it back where it belongs, pretending that nothing happened at all.
She chuckles as she gets their drinks and walks over to their table. He may be all of those things, but he was still a friend all in all. Heh, maybe they were chum buddies after all…
Thank God that where I live it doesn't snow, it barely even gets cold. Sunshine and blue sky's are what I prefer. Once again, be sure to leave any suggestions and requests in the reviews or PM me and I'll try to write it. Thank you!
