A Very Kainora Christmas
f is for fire
[shortly after book 3 finale]
Jinora scooted closer to the fire, holding her freezing fingers up to the warmth. Kai sat down beside her, doing the same. There was still some snow in his hair, left over from their long snowball fight over near the bison stables. As her hair hadn't grown back from her tattooing ceremony, she didn't have to worry about that.
Jinora looked up as her mother walked over to them, offering them cups of hot chocolate. "Thanks Mom," Jinora said gratefully, as Kai said, "Thank you Pema." Jinora blew on the drink first and then took a sip, the warmth spreading throughout her.
Kai took a sip and smiled. "Your mom makes really good hot chocolate."
Jinora nodded, and watched as the fire cast shadows across his face, making the snow in his hair glitter. Jinora reached up and brushed some snow off, slightly running her fingers through his hair. Kai froze, blushing furiously, but didn't move away. Jinora drew her hand back, and her cheeks reddened when Kai leaned over and brushed his lips against hers for a few seconds.
Sitting in front of the fire wasn't the only way to get warm.