I wrote this chapter yesterday, but ffnet isn't letting me post it. I hope I stop having issues soon, it's ruining my "one chapter a day" thing.
Bunny did not need to turn around to know that Jack Frost had decided to pay him a visit and was now standing behind him. The cold burst of wind would be telling enough even without the snowflakes falling on his flowers. But the kid could wait; he was busy.
"Bunny! You'll never guess what I have!"
The boy sounded so ridiculously happy that Bunny couldn't resist turning. Jack held a cardboard container to his chest and a wide, childish smile decorated his face. His eyes sparkled like those of young children discovering a stash of eggs on Easter.
"Ice cream?"
"Yes!"
"Do I get a prize?"
"It's not just ice cream. Look!"
Jack proudly held out the ice cream container. The first thing Bunny noticed was that it was chocolate flavored. The second was the brand's name. Jack Frost. The third was the mascot. He snorted. The cheery sprite in the pointy hat looked more like a blue Christmas elf than the Spirit of Winter.
"Maybe that should be your next Halloween costume; you already have the shoes."
"Oh, like you're in any position to make fun, mister egg-laying fluffy bunny."
Bunny scowled. He didn't like being reminded of the absurdly cuddly form he was usually pictured as. And he certainly didn't like thinking about how that he could find himself in that form if he got weak enough. But, egg-laying, really? What where humans thinking?
"And you came all the way here to show this to me?"
"We can try it together!"
"I don't like ice cream. It's cold."
Jack cocked his head to the side and batted his eyelashes at him, his smile still as wide.
"Come on, Cottontail. It's chocolate flavored."
Bunny rolled his eyes.
"I'll go get bowls."
Super short chapter, because I kept getting distracted and didn't have time to write anything longer. Anyway, I figured I should do a silly chapter with Bunny and Jack before tomorrow's more serious chapter with Bunny and Jack (if tomorrow's chapter turns out to be equally silly and/or isn't with Bunny, it's because I'm bad at following my writing schedule).
I meant to tell you guys who the sprite from last chapter was, but I'm feeling mean and I'm not gonna. No one figured it out yet (no, it's not Hush). If you want a hint, you can know from a line of dialogue in Afternoon With Friends. You'll see that sprite again, as I have a few sequel stories planned.
I'll try to start writing the chronological order during the week-end, but I don't know how long it'll take (since I'll need to re-read several chapter to figure it out). I'll mention it when it's done.
