OKAY PLEASE DON'T KILL ME!

Sunday, I didn't write anything because of the HUGE amount of homework and work.

Plus, had other courses yesterday night, so no writing!

But a whole two hours of nothing but writing and voilà!

I have finished the tenth chapter! And it's a long chapter, too! XD

Now, read on!

First Snow, Now Frost

Chapter Ten - Free For All!

"Moonshine?", you asked, intrigued.

He nodded:

"It fits, doesn't it?", Jack said as he got up to take his staff.

As your lips made a small smile, you took off your frosted red hoodie and laid it on top of your bed, nicely and neatly. You revealed the random t-shirt you wore for the past hours; just a plain blue shirt.

You grabbed a coat made for the outside weather and some proper winter boots for a snowball fight, while Jack was looking around your room. You smiled gently as he looked over at the objects that filled your room, with the colour of your walls reflecting in the light. You grabbed a pillow from your bed and threw it at him.

But he got used to your throws, and froze the pillow that was targeting his head. Your arms crossed.

"That was my good pillow.", you pouted.

"It'll melt away, don't worry.", Jack said.

"Well, come on, then. Can't let the kids waiting!", you said excitedly.

You grabbed his arm and dragged out of the house. The kids were in your front yard; already throwing snowballs here and there. They stopped when you came out, but didn't stare at you. They stared at Jack.

"Who's that, Big Sister?", a girl asked.

"Is he our Big Brother?", a boy stated.

You looked over to Jack. His eyes sparkled in joy and his faced glowed in the sunlight. He was ecstatic to know that the kids could see him, but soon his glow faded. They didn't know his name. You were about to introduce Jack to the kids but suddenly, the youngest of the children stepped up and pointed:

"Jack Fwost."

The other kids stared at the little one, then at Jack. Their stare wasn't a shocked one; their faces showed many signs of star struck. Some whooped and cheered, while others prepared for the snowball fight. While Jack was being pulled by the kids, you took advantage of the distraction and grabbed a handful of snow, shaping it into a sphere. Some kids put their hands on their mouths and had wide eyes; they knew what you were going to do, and start.

You threw the snowball for a direct shot on the back of his head.

The ball of snow exploded when it landed on its target, and you and some of the kids laughed. Jack brushed off the snow that slowly entered his hoodie, and turned his head to have you in his sights. His reaction only made you laugh harder, and the children joined you.

"So that's how you wanna play, huh?", Jack said in a low tone.

The laughter slowly faded. Silence overthrew the air, and the only sound that was noticeable was the wind whistling softly.

Suddenly, another 'thwomp' noise filled the air. It was the little one that had thrown another snowball on Jack.

"Fwee fow all!", the little one yelled.

All the kids grabbed a pile of snow to throw it on another, and laughter and cheers filled the air again. Jack's serious face lightened up quickly as he made more ammo for the kids and for himself. The snowball fight had begun.

You joined in soon afterwards, with about 4 snowballs in your free arm for back-up. When you were down to your last, you tried to target Jack, but he never stopped moving. He was so fast! His reflexes were amazing. You concentrated... And the snowball left your hand in full speed.

But Jack blocked it with his staff, making the snowball spilt in two. He smiled competitively and ran quickly to meet you, while you tried to run backwards away from him, knowing he wanted revenge. Though, you slipped trying to run, and just when the back of your head was going to connect with the snow, Jack caught you, grabbing you tightly on your waist. By reflex, you took hold of his neck with both of your arms intertwined so not to let go. You looked away from his eyes to hide your flushed face, but it didn't really work since the both of your faces were inches away. Both you and Jack stayed silent for a small time, but he broke the silence first.

"Caught you just in time, Moonshine.", he smirked.

As you were about to answer, the kids yelled in unison:

"Attack Big Sis and Jack!"

You quickly got up back on your feet to defend yourself against the multiple children heading your way, but you and Jack were too late. All the kids jumped on you and Jack, making you fall on the snow with the kids on top of you. As you laughed and giggled in the snow, the parents called out for their kids for supper time. You waved goodbye at them, and soon went back to join Jack, who was leaning on his staff. It was starting to get dark out, so you went back inside your house, with the winter spirit close behind you. You locked the door, and turned to face Jack.

"Well, I don't know about you...", you said as you took off your winter clothes. "But I'm beat."

"Yeah, I know what you mean.", Jack answered.

The both of you went back into your room, and again, you sat on your bed, looking out your window. You wanted to get closer to Jack, but you hesitated. 'Let it go, me.', you thought. So you stayed at your place, staring out to the moon.

"Do you talk to the moon sometimes?", you asked him. "Or, just look at it, thinking it's staring back?"

"Sometimes...", Jack answered truthfully. "It helps you clear your head."

"Hmm...", you hummed, feeling your eyes giving up on you. You were tired.

Your body leaned towards Jack's, and your head landed on his shoulder. You felt his body flinch from your action, but you were too tired to care. The soft yet chilly fabric of his hoodie was very comfortable, so you didn't bother moving your head.

Unexpectedly, you felt cool hands cup your jaw and cheek, making you look up at a pair of ice-coloured eyes. Your heart started beating rapidly, and felt the flutter of butterflies consuming your stomach. You didn't move, nor think; your mind went completely blank.

Jack leaned in closer to your face, and your lips instantly connected.

Your first reaction was surprise, but instantly you gave in to the sweet peck. The butterflies in your stomach exploded like fireworks, and you felt a bit of dizziness circle your head. You continued to embrace Jack's kiss as he did with yours, and it lasted for what seemed to you a lifetime.

Different coloured lights passed through your window, making the scenery of the outside and your room look absolutely beautiful. They were... Northern lights.

You pulled back to regain your breath, and you smiled. The winter spirit smiled back, but as he saw the waves of colours, his smile slowly faded.

"What's wrong?", you asked, fingers playing in his fluffy hair. "Don't tell me I'm that bad of a kisser."

Jack laughed.

"No, that's not it. You're amazing.", he said as he too started playing in your hair. "It's the lights. North is calling the Guardians. I gotta leave."

"If he's calling all of you, it must be important. Go.", you spoke, giving him a small peck on the nose.

His small frown changed into a small smile.

"Fine, but I'll be back as soon as I can.", he said as he returned the nose peck.

He got up from the bed, grabbed his staff and opened the window.

"Good night, Moonshine."

"Good night, Jack."

He waved a final goodbye for the night and signed the wind to take him up to the sky. As you saw him become smaller and smaller through the night's light, you changed into your pyjamas and slid into your bed covers, closing the lights. All you had now was the moon's glow fixated in your room.

Slowly, your eyes closed and all you saw was the dark. Before falling into a slumber, you whispered a "good night" to the moon, hoping to get good dreams this special night.

Once you were asleep, a figure came out of the shadows that hadn't been purified by the moon's light. Its tainted golden eyes were easily noticeable in the dark, and its laugh; malicious and nefarious.

FINALLY!

The moment we've all been waiting for! The kiss!

Yay ^^ *claps happily*

Aaaaaand; Macedonia, Guam, and Czech Revar joined the Country Party!

Aaaaaand; next chapter: it'll be about what North has summoned the Guardians for. :D

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Well, I'm going to bed now!

Good night/day, everyone!

Hatsu Haruko -xxx-

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