Snow took hold of Shocky's hand, the fabric softening the chill rising from beneath. She returned the gesture, buzzing fingers curling around his own palm, the prickling electric currents being absorbed by her own glove. Minutes passed, but she was unaware of them. If only they could stay like this…

Finally, they reached a lake in the clearing, untouched by the holiday bustle. Even the music seemed different out here. "Now… watch this" Snow dipped his hand into the still water. Not frozen, unsurprisingly, but that all changed when he shook his hand. In a flurry of wind and snow, it froze entirely.

"What? That's so cool!"

She'd watched the other ice elves craft blocks of ice to build their homes, but she'd never seen them freeze entire lakes and never with such a beautiful display of artistry.

"For You Milady" Shocky looked up at him, gasping softly when she noticed the pair of elegant sparkling white figure skates in his hand. He plopped down into the powder in front of her. "Foot please."

Did he…?

Her cheeks reddened "Oh you don't have to…I have…I know how to" The thought of the man before her demonstrating a proper skate lacing, on skates made from his magic no less, made her squirm.

"…B-but if you want to, okay" She placed her toes on the tip of her left shoe and slid the nylon clad foot out, lifting it towards Snow. He gingerly took the skate and slid it onto her foot and her heart fluttered.

A perfect fit.

His fingers wove in and out, binding her slender ankle to the fur lined leather at a speed unlike any lacing she'd seen before, repeating the process with the other foot.

Shocky stood up, head tilted as she watched him rise. "Thank you!…Do..do you want help?"

"Don't even need to worry" he purred, pointing to his own boots, lifting one up to reveal a gleaming blade.

"O-okay! …that's really cool"

He walked out onto the ice, holding his hand out to her. "Come along"

Timidly at first, she moved forward, placing one leg in front of the other. As soon as her feet slid onto the ice, however, a familiar sense of calm washed over her. Shocky's body glided easily along the ice, twisting like a leaf as she spun.

Snow smiled at her "Excellent start! You sure know how to use your feet" He moved towards her, taking her hand as she slowed. A smirk slowly formed on his face.

"…But let's see if you can put your ice money where that walk is, twinkle toes"

Chills ran down her spine.

She ducked her head lightly, looking up at him through her lashes "I…thought you'd never ask"

Female voices harmonized, carrying across the ice as Shocky took off.

She was a champion figure skater, she'd show him.

Shocky started off small, singles and doubles, her nimble body pulsing and swaying with the beat of the drum. The electric guitars ran through her blood and for a moment, she forgot everything but the music. She closed her eyes as the wind caressed her face, legs carried by the raw energy of the power ballad.

It felt so good to dance on the magic frozen pond.

The icy man couldn't help but stare as she weaved and bobbed, shimmying as she ran with the shadows of the night. She had rhythm…and looked good doing it too. He shook his head, ignoring the blush with a steely determination.

Shocky ground to a halt when a familiar shapely calf stopped her in her tracks. Her eyes traced up the calf and settled on a smug pale face, spine tingling when he spoke.

"That's good for a beginner but you're still a baby. Let Master show you how it's done"

Snow stuck his tongue at her as he slid past, secretly pleased with himself. The music continued on and he began his demonstration, long curvy body twirling and bouncing, hips wiggling teasingly as he showed off his fancy footwork to the girl standing before him. Fingers twitched, bringing snowmen alive to do tricks behind him on the ice.

He liked to be competitive, but something felt different this time. Suddenly, being the best wasn't so important anymore.

Shocky bit her lip, cheeks darkening as she propelled herself forward, gloved hands latching onto his waist as she moved with him.

His eyes widened, freezing in surprise as she stared up at him with determined eyes.

Those big twinkling eyes.

Such a bold gesture from such a seemingly quiet girl… she really was full of surprises.

Snow unlatched one of her hands and sent her twirling across the ice- but not before she snagged his scarf, wrapping it around her as she batted her lashes at him. With a sly amused smile, he charged towards her, grabbing her and lifting her into the air, holding her like that for a minute before slowly letting her back down.

As the ballad faded, a new voice rose into the air.

"Come on Christmas, please take me away..."

His words were a soft murmur as the pair of them slowed, she reaching up and gently placing the scarf around his neck.

"Well…shall we?"

Snow moved toward her, face flushed with color as she spun, body pulsing with the ebb and flow of each rotation. A hand rose into the air, bringing snowflakes on a gentle breeze.

The wind tousled Shocky's hair as she approached him, silver slivers fluttering around them like confetti. She could hear her pulse beating rhythmically in her pointed ears. The ice was her home, everything she was, but this…this was something entirely new. She had never skated with a boy before…and especially not like this.

For a long moment, she circled around Snow and he mirrored her. Shocky watched as the Elemental twirled around her, admiring the graceful turn of his limbs.

Such artistry.

The fae ignored the weakness in her legs as she pushed herself backward.

Showtime.

A seemingly lazy kick of the leg later, the mystery girl was high above the ice, bright green hair glittering in the sunlight. The world below her spun again and again and again, but this time she knew it wasn't in her head.

The Miser watched, dumfounded as his petite partner launched herself into the air.

The Triple Axel.

She knew more than just how to use her feet. Much more. She was an ice princess!

Maybe she could be… his…ice princess.

Panic shot down Shocky's spine as her leg bucked, sending her crashing into the ice. Her heart sank as they were both jarred back to earth.

The jump was underrotated, her perfect chance was ruined.

She braced herself on the ice, preparing to roll to her feet. She'd just have to try it again. And again. And again. She had nailed it before, she knew how-

A slender hand extended itself to her.

The two of them could be unstoppable as a team.

An eager crowd gathered at the edge of the makeshift rink, eyes wide as they took in the sight before them.

Real dancers were performing on their ice.

They were made for each other, they fit like a glove.

Suddenly, Snow pulled Shocky towards him and when he cupped his hand around her cheek her heart leapt. The elf's face burned once again as he drew close to her, nose brushing against hers. His skin was cold, the smell of peppermint rising from his body. Snow couldn't deny the thrill he felt when his free hand found its way to her waist.

The perfect excuse.

What he hadn't been prepared for was the alluring look she greeted him with.

"Snowy" she breathed, lips just barely brushing against his own. He shuddered softly, his heart skipping a beat at the touch.

Mrs. C called him that.

He gazed longingly into Shocky's eyes, his reedy voice a whisper. "Sparky"

He closed his mouth, swallowing a breath, and slowly pulled away.

Did she even want him to finish this?

No sooner could he finish the thought than a familiar chant broke the spell…complete with choreography.

"Snow and Shocky sitting in a tree

K-I-S-S-I-N-G

First comes love,

Then comes marriage,

Then comes a baby in a baby carriage!"

The juvenile creatures scattered with maniacal laughter as the pair looked on with a pout. Snow's eyebrows furrowed.

"…Well..now I can see how immature I was being earlier…" He sighed. "Man don't they know how to kill the mood."

Shocky giggled breathlessly. "I-I'll bet know I why they came out here though" She briefly stole a glance at him before fixing her gaze on her shoulder. "They're j-just a silly dance group anyway…"

She looked back up at him, eyes silently pleading.

"…They're gone now"

Snow's face darkened at these words, drawing a deep breath as he leaned ever so slowly inward. His stomach burned, pulses charging through his spine, tickling his nerves like tiny lighting bugs.

The delicate fae stared up at him, snowflakes settling in her hair like glitter.

Was that spark from her?

He tilted his head slightly as his lips came dangerously close to her own, legs threatening to buckle under his weight. Without a word, Shocky hoisted herself up onto her toe picks, nearly closing the distance between them and filling his nostrils with the scent of vanilla buttercream, an arm wound tightly around his waist.

The corner of his mouth twitched slightly as he moved closer. Shocky's breath hitched when she felt a pair of soft cool lips pressed against her cheek.

So close, but yet so far.

He pulled away as if finished, leaving her desperate and bewildered when, without warning, he leaned in and firmly pressed them against hers. The elemental pulled her closer as she eagerly took his smooth wintry lips in her own, sucking gently on them.

Silky and warm, better than he'd ever imagined.

The faintest hint of something sweet reached the tip of his tongue. Cake?

He hardly noticed when her body melted against his, leg kicking up instinctively. After a moment he pulled away, opening his eyes halfway to look at her from under his own lashes.

"W…woww...heh.."

Shocky stared adoringly up into his heavy lidded eyes, echoing his words breathily.

"Heh heh y-yeah"

"..Merry Christmas Shocky…" He smiled longingly at her.

Snow gently licked his lips a little before pulling further away, placing distance between them once again, sending Shocky back up onto her toe picks, and down onto the centers of her blades- the force sending her gliding backwards. Her eyes widened as he spoke.

"Anything else you'd like? besides me of course"

Snow Miser, still grasping one of Shocky's hands, skated toward the edge of the pond with her, chuckling at the flustered girl pulling them both t the edge of the ice. He raised his free hand, conjuring a bench made of solid ice before them.

"Then how about we get these skates off for now."

In one swift motion, he swept her off her feet and into his arms as he carried her to the bench. Shocky smiled past him, gaze fixating on the ground below. "Y-yeah that's a good idea…" She added coyly. "I mean we wouldn't wanna wear you out before tonight and stuff"

The deity set her down onto the bench, fingers lingering on the laces this time. Slowly, he removed each boot and slipped her thin shoes back on

How she managed to get around in those was a mystery, he'd need to get her some better footwear.

"There we go my dear! all back to normal~ h-heh"

Shocky reached up and touched a hand to his cheek before springing to her feet. "Aw thank you!"

Snow gave Shocky a goofy lopsided grin. He was sure it looked uncool…but not so sure she cared.

"Well it's getting close to that time, shall we head inside and see how everyone's doing?"