I wasn't expecting to have time to write another chapter before leaving, but looks like I did! I might even have time to write something tomorrow, but don't hold your breath. I won't be home, but I might be able to borrow my mom's computer for a while. Otherwise, I should be back on the 26th.
Bunny would not have noticed anyone observing him had he not expected it. He carefully finished arranging the branches of the bush he just hid an egg in before standing back up and looking around the park, crossing his arms. Seeing what town he was in at the moment, he knew who it must be.
"No cheating, Snowflake. You let the kids find the eggs on their own."
Laughter came from a tree to his left. He glared that way, easily spotting the hiding teenager. The leaves had barely started to grow and made for a poor cover, even in the dark. Jack smiled innocently, leaning on a thick branch.
"Of course. Why do you always think the worst of me?"
Bunny narrowed his eyes at him, pointing a finger up accusingly.
"Because I know you, that's why."
"Now you're just being mean. See, I was in the mood to make a few snowstorms here and there, but I figured you had a hard enough time last Easter so I should go easy on you."
Bunny lowered his finger, his expression softening.
"Well, that's nice—wait a moment. You mean you would have caused a few storms on Easter had Pitch not ruined the last one?"
Jack's innocent smile widened.
"What are you still doing here, Cotton-Tail? Don't you have eggs to hide all over the world? It's your big day, after all."
Jack's tone as mockingly concerned. He found Bunny's job of painting and hiding hard-boiled eggs to be hilarious. Bunny wanted nothing more than to throw his basket at him, but Jack's words hurt for another reason. He looked down and shuffled a little, uncomfortable.
"I, uh, I can spare a moment to chat."
His change in demeanor must have clued Jack in to what he was thinking. His smile faded for a moment, unsure. Then it returned, even more mocking then before.
"Should I go get some tea and biscuits?"
"Look... I just want to say I'm sorry, alright? Easter is... stressful sometimes and I can get a little more cranky than usual. I shouldn't have... I mean I should have been more..."
"Would you like me to come down and hug you, Cotton-Tail?"
This time Bunny did throw his basket at the annoying brat. This was hard enough and the kid was not making it any easier.
"Look, I said what I had to say, but you're right, I have eggs to hide."
He tapped the ground with his foot a little harder than he really needed to. Jack's voice stopped him just before he jumped in.
"Hey, Bunny!
"What," he said tersely.
Jack floated down from the tree. He gave him that overly adorable smile, the one where he tilted his head down and looked up at him.
"Happy Easter."
Bunny grumbled something that could be either 'shut up' or 'thank you'. He could not keep a faint smile off his face as he jumped into the tunnel.
