AN: It's snowing here, and has been all week. It was only to be expected that I'd write something snow-themed. (Prompt 22 - "Mother Nature").
"It's freezing out here!" Sora's indignant squeal rang out through the cold, clear air.
"You're freezing? You, my love, are wearing so many layers you can hardly move!" Riku leaned against a tree, up to his ankles in crisp, white snow. His outfit was, at least, suitable for the weather (well, almost). Dark brown leather jacket over a cashmere jumper and close-fitting jeans. A pair of boots and a stripy scarf completed the look.
Sora had to remove his gloves to operate the camera, a fact that upset him greatly. Of all the days in the year when the snow could have fallen, it had to be the day they were scheduled for a photoshoot in the park.
"I'd rather deal with snow than mud," Riku called, noticing the sulky expression on Sora's face.
"I wouldn't," the brunet muttered.
"I'll make it up to you later, Sora. Besides, the snow makes a great backdrop for the pictures." Even Riku's promise had no effect on Sora's mood. He took photographs as fast as the camera would let him, pausing occasionally to allow Riku time to move.
They finished in record time, and while the pictures may not have been Sora's best, they were certainly good enough for their intended purpose. Riku, still leaning on the tree, called Sora over to him. Sora went, stuffing the camera deep into his coat pocket as he did so. "You're shivering so much I don't know how you held onto the camera!" Riku didn't realise until his arms were wrapped tightly around Sora.
"I nearly did. I hate snow."
"I'd noticed."
They shouldn't have been surprised when a lump of snow fell from one of the branches, landing on Sora's head, and dripping down the back of his neck. Riku couldn't help laughing quietly. "I guess Mother Nature doesn't like you today."
Sora grimaced, trying to extract the snow from where it had landed. "Fair's fair, I don't much like her today either. Now, please can we go inside? There's a hot drink and a warm bath calling my name."
Riku laughed, took Sora's hand and led him out of the park. "Let's go, Sora."
AN: Finally, my fingers have defrosted. It's my own fault,I was out in the snow all morning, building an igloo and having a snowball fight with the rest of the students.