Firsts
"Love is missing someone whenever you're apart, but somehow feeling warm inside cause you're close in heart." - Kay Knudson
Ch 4: Eggs
E. Aster Bunny couldn't contain his joy as he hopped down the stairs to the dining room of North's workshop. Well, it was more a fortress than a workshop, but North liked to call it his workshop.
Bunny carried a delicately woven basket which was nestled into the crook of his arm, filled with special goodies for his magical companions. After all, it was Easter Sunday and that meant chocolate eggs for everyone!
In fact, he was in such a good mood that he didn't even glare at the little annoyance that was Jack Frost as he placed the delicately painted blue egg into the boy's pale hands. Without pause, the rabbit was moving on to the next person, until everyone at the table had their own special egg. Ears twitching with happiness, Bunny took his seat near the head of the table and smiled brightly at North.
'Aren't you going to eat your egg, Jack?' Katherine asked, eyeing the white-haired boy sitting next to her. She'd been a little concerned up until then, as the immortal boy had sat motionless for the past several minutes, staring at the egg in his hands with an odd fascination.
Icy blue eyes blinked at her in surprise, even as pale fingers wrapped around the egg protectively, slipping it into his lap without pause.
'No, I... think I'll save it for later,' Jack answered quietly.
Katherine knew she was staring, but she couldn't help it. When did Jack Frost actually behave himself? He barely moved in his spot, unless it was to sip his orange juice or nibble on a biscuit. In fact, it was only when the girl saw his eyes linger a little longer than usual on a certain grey-furred hare, that she figured something was off.
The adults were too busy chatting away to take much notice of the children at the table. Granted, when Bunny finally turned and shot her a smile, Katherine noted that Jack was quick to avert his eyes to ensure the hare didn't catch him looking his way. The girl smiled as Bunny turned back to his conversation with Tooth, leaving them to eat in peace.
Minutes later, Jack slipped from the table without a word and left the room. At that moment, Katherine knew that she was the only person who had noticed that he still held his Easter egg gently, but firmly, in his hands as he made his escape. What a curious boy.
...tbc...
Note: This fic is going to focus a lot on Jack and Bunny, but we have some special Toothfairy and Sandman moments coming up as well.
