A/N: Hey!
Sooo, I was looking for a random word related to Christmas when this came up… Hopefully I did it justice. :D
December 13th
Hugs
Jack watched through the window as the large group walked in the door of the house. Laughter and greetings reached his ears through the open door. There seemed to be surge of people, and the snow covered group was welcomed into the decorated room with hugs. Backing away from the window as it frosted over, Jack wrapped his arms around himself, trying to mimic the greeting. He didn't feel any different. Sighing, he took to the air, not letting the tears fall.
Years later
Tumbling slowly through the sky, Jack landed at the window to the sitting room, sliding it open, and climbing inside. North was already there, barely having beaten Jack to the Workshop. The red-cheeked man moved over to the window, greeting the winter spirit.
"Ah, Jack, there you are!"
"Yeah, sorry, there was a crazy blizzard up in –"
He was cut off when North wrapped his strong arms around his thin body. Stiffening, Jack's eyes widened.
Heat.
Heat everywhere.
North was hugging him.
Somebody had given him a hug.
This situation reminded him of the time Tooth had done the same, after the battle with Pitch. He was shaken up, and not sure what to do.
Slowly, he recalled what he had seen others do.
Leaning into the hug, he once again had to hold back tears.
Too soon it was over, and North pulled back, gesturing Jack over to the tree for the cards.
Looking at the jolly man, the teen realized that North had no idea what he had just given Jack. It was better than any gift he could have received. A grateful smile split his face, and Jack moved to pick up his cards.
Sandy had been sitting in the corner during the exchange. Being silent made him in tune to others body language. Making a mental note, he reminded himself to hug Jack as often as possible, if only for the genuine smile on his face.