For most of the year Glenberry ice rink was fairly uncrowded, used mostly as a spot for awkward first dates or a hangout for bored students. But at Christmas time the whole arena was transformed into a winter wonderland, filled with families enjoying themselves over the holidays. One couple was getting in on the action for the first time. A beautiful latin woman giggled as she gripped her baby close to her chest, holding the hand of her larger Indian lover as they slid gently over the ice.
"We should come here more often!"
"Kyanna! Wait for me!"
With Philip secure in her arms Kyanna came to a gliding stop, letting Beli take her time on the skates. Despite the balance she'd trained with years of yoga, the woman was like a newborn fawn. Her legs were still shaking as she managed to stop next to Kyanna.
"You're doing fine Beli. Just keep holding onto me, we'll take it nice and slow."
A nervous smile lit up Beli's face. She gripped Kyanna's hand tight and gave Philly's head a small pat. She was ready to set off again when she noticed the look on Kyanna's face. It was like the bubbly woman had just smelled a bad fart. She followed her angry stare to the source or her ire. A tiny little redhead skated elegantly in a small group.
"Oh, just ignore her Kyanna. You've not had any problems in over a year. Besides she's here with Tiffany, they won't even notice us."
There was a short pause before Kyanna's usual cheer returned. The peace treaty with the little bitch had held up so far, there was no reason to worry now. She clung to Beli's arm as she pushed off, leaving Audrey and her group to their own devices.
For her part, Audrey was having a wonderful time. She snorted and chuckled at the provided entertainment. She was a masterful skater of course, as was Tiffany, and Craig was surprisingly competent as well. But Jay had all the balance and grace of a particularly lopsided walrus. Audrey doubled over in laughter as he picked himself up yet again, supported by his patient teacher.
"Take your time. I won't let you go till you can stand on your own. Just hold my hand."
Tiffany locked fingers with her giant boyfriend, causing them both to blush. The whole rink shook each time he fell, but he always got back up. She was determined to have him skating on his own by the time they went home.
"Ack. You two are such pussies. And you." Audrey leveled a deadly finger at Jay, startling the man. "How hard is it to just stand up, for fuck's sake. Here, watch."
She pushed off into a perfect pirouette, circling the group before jumping into Craig's waiting arms. The pair spun around on the spot as Audrey stole greedy kisses from her man's lips. Tiffany was not impressed with the public display of affection.
"Audrey! Other people are watching! C'mon, don't be weird."
The redhead rolled her eyes, not breaking the snog. She pointed at another couple being much more intimate. The flash of blue was all Tiffany caught as the pair whizzed by.
Nikki's lips were pressed against Celeste's, their tongues dancing in their mouths. She wasn't sure which was more thrilling, everyone watching the two of them make out, or the rush of the wind on the back of her head as she slid backwards. Nikki was a terrible skater of course, but that didn't stop her from clinging to Celeste as her gorgeous girlfriend dashed around on the ice. She broke from the older woman's lips to catch her breath, only then realising just how fast they were going.
"God Celeste, where'd you learn to skate like this?"
The alien woman's disguise was flushed with rosy red cheeks as she grinned down at her little human partner. Even though everyone would see her in a pair of normal skates, Nikki knew there were only hooves under the hologram.
"On my pl…" She caught herself, remembering they were in public. "Where I come from, skating is a fairly common means of transport. The ground is frozen in many areas for most of the year, learning how to most efficiently move on the ice is vital to survival."
Done with her explanation she seized her little blue jewel, savouring the sight of those adoring eyes for but a moment before pressing their lips together once more. She was so engrossed with her human lover that she didn't even notice they were being watched.
"Jeez. Those two are really going at it."
"Isn't that one of Tiff's friends?"
Jessie and Lola glided at their own pace on the outskirts of the rink, watching all the other families and trying to see who was getting the friskiest. Jessie slipped an arm around her girlfriend's waist, bumping their hips together as she pulled them close.
"So, care to explain to me why you're not currently eating MY face?." She stuck out her lip in an exaggerated pout. "Does Ms Rembrite no longer like her favorite fuckbuddy?"
"You know as well as I do that it wouldn't end with just kissing." She planted a quick peck on Jessie's neck. "You'll just have to wait till we're home. Then I'll make you submit."
"Promises, promises." She returned the kiss a little further down, leaving a wet hickey on Lola's collarbone. "Good thing I didn't wear any underwear today, we can get right to it."
She waved her plump little butt at Lola. it was too tempting. The smack rang all around the arena as Lola left the first of many handprints on Jessie's ass.
"AAH! You bitch! I'll have to pay you back for that later."
"You'd better. Hey, should we invite Aiko over? Looks like she needs to let off some steam."
They both watched the asian teacher toddle across the ice, chasing an excited, auburn-haired girl as they both giggled.
"C'mon Mommy. Hurry! Hurry!"
Momo was having the time of her life as she danced over the slippery surface. The fluffy kitty ears on her beanie hat wiggled gleefully, almost like there was something real underneath.
"I'm coming sweetheart! Just, let me catch my breath."
Aiko considered herself a decent skater, especially considering she was sober this time, but trying to keep up with the young girl's feline agility was beginning to take its toll. The beaming smile on her adoptive daughter's face was more than enough to make it worth while though. Momo darted around the rink with the joy only children could have, zipping in and out of the crowd. It was hard to believe she'd never even heard of ice skating before today. The hyperactive little kitten had stopped when Aiko finally caught up to her.
"Look! It's Aunty Kyu! Can we go say hi?"
Sure enough the petite pink pervert was on the ice. Aiko would've loved to sneak up and shove her hand under Kyu's skirt, reducing her to a squirming mess, the same as usual, but it looked like the girl was busy today.
"Not right now baby, she's here with her own family by the look of it. We'll play with her another day, promise."
"Okaaaaay!"
They kicked off into the crowd, leaving Kyu with the green-haired beauty she was playing with.
Venus was not one to accept help easily. She had all the grace and elegance for being a figure skater, but her hatred of the cold mixed with the stubbornness only gods could have made her a nightmare for her suffering daughter.
"Just….We're here to have fun, you don't need to be the centre of attention."
"Utter nonsense Kyu. If I am to be here, then I shall give these poor mortals a show."
The goddess landed her flawless double axel without so much as a hair out of place, earning a smattering of applause from her audience of three. Kyu could only gaze at the two men for a bit of support. They both stood outside the rink. Adam could come on the ice for obvious reasons, his chair wasn't really made for it, and Pluto had stayed to keep him company. Belle was enjoying it though. Clapping clumsily for her grandma from her fathers lap. Venus slipped by, giving the tiny baby a bow as she passed.
"See, they love it."
"Come here!" Kyu latched onto her former boss's arm. "We're just supposed to skate around in a circle. The humans find it fun, or something."
They kept pace with the crowd as they joined the mob. It was oddly pleasant, just gliding in a loop while the Christmassy music chimed all around them. Kyu couldn't believe she was enjoying a Christmas without any anal (well, without any anal yet). Maybe the monkeys had the right idea, just spending time with the people they cared about. She was so deep in thought about it that she didn't notice Venus rest her head on the little pixie's shoulder.
"I certainly see the appeal of this. It's quite nice, I'll have to have one of these installed in my gardens."
Kyu chuckled, it was always entertaining, just how detached from everything Venus could be.
"Yeah." She leant her head against Venus's, careful to avoid the golden laurel. "I love you mom."
The whole rink seemed to glow with the joy from the different groups as they all skated around. Some as couples, some as families, some a bit more complicated. On the ice they could forget all their problems. Just for a day.