A/N: I feel like this shall be a very slow week… did you guys hear the opening theme in the new teaser!? Eir Aoi you never cease to make me fangirl! IT SOUNDS AWESOME! EPIC SINON! I LOVE IT AND I'VE LISTENED TO IT LIKE 560 TIMES ALREADY!

Disclaimer: Look at that word… mocking me… I don't own the franchise… sadly.

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Kazuto and Asuna hoped on the train close to Asuna's home to quickly get to where Kazuto had in mind. He hasn't stopped thinking about how ecstatic she would be when they get there, and the closer they got, the more Asuna's curiosity was beginning to peak. After two stops, they finally got off and walked away from the station and began walking away from the buildings and towards the more snow covered part of the city.

'Where is Kirito-kun taking me?' Asuna thought as she followed him and looked around at the few buildings to try and decipher where he was taking her for their date. So far, they had passed a few shops that were selling different things for winter. She looked towards Kazuto and saw how he had a giant smile plastered on his face.

'…at least I'll know in a few minutes.' She thought as she continued to follow him as she carried the basket with their lunch. After a few more feet, Kazuto stopped and turned to Asuna.

"Can you put this on?" he asked as he took out a long piece of cloth from his pocket.

"Oh, come on. You really want this to be a good surprise don't you?" she asked as she reluctantly put on the blindfold.

"Yep!" he said as he took her hand to guide her on the rest of the way without her seeing the place.

They began to near a small building that matched the snow, making it almost impossible to notice from a distance. The slight sound of something scraping against the ground reached Asuna's ears and she stepped closer to the area.

'This sound... why do I feel nostalgia hearing that?' She thought as Kazuto finally stopped walking with an ear to ear grin.

"Okay, take off your blindfold." He said with the same eagerness in his voice. Asuna quickly reached behind her head and untied the cloth, allowing her sight to return. When she finally got a look of where they were at, she was left breathless. She saw the people drifting around, the sound of laughter from the children, but most of all, she saw the large expanse of ice before her.

"Ki-Kirito-kun..." she barely managed to say as she continued to look around. He smiled as he spoke.

"During fall, I remember said that you wanted to come to one... surprise." Kazuto said as he gesture with his right hand the outdoor ice rink. Asuna quickly turned around and hugged him, kissing him on the cheek despite her feelings on being seen doing such things in public.

"That was months ago and you still managed to remember?" She said as Kazuto smiled more.

"Of course! You said that you wanted to come and I made a mental note at the time to do just that." He said proudly as he kissed her forehead. She blushed at the gesture but still retained her smile.

"It's been a long time since I skated..."

"When was the last time you did?"

"I think I was 10 years old... My parents had taken my brother and me to Fujiyoshida City for our winter vacation and we went to the ice skating rink at Fuji-Q Highland... my brother taught me how to skate there." She said.

"Well I hope you still remember since we are going to skate!" Kazuto said as he took her hand and guided her to the small white building to get their equipment and leave their things.

"You know we aren't going to skate if you don't get on the ice."

"I-I know!" Asuna said as she reluctantly stepped on the ice.

"I-it's been a while you know... why are you so good!?" She asked as she grabbed onto the railing on the side of the fence.

"Instinct? I haven't gone skating since I was 8 so... that's my best guess?" He said as he moved somewhat more skillfully than her. A pout quickly formed in her face as she saw that.

"Well that's not fair!" She said as she finally let go of the railing, slightly drifting towards Kazuto. He put his arm under her elbow and the other around her waist and began to help her move around

"Just try to maintain your balance and get a feel for it first. I'll help you so don't worry, I won't let go." As she heard his words, Asuna couldn't help but blush since he said the words so close to her ear.

"O-Okay." She said as she moved her head so that Kazuto wouldn't see. He moved away from the fence and began to guide Asuna towards the middle so that she could practice more, unaware of her blushing.

"Have you gotten some idea for your balance?"

"Eh? O-Oh… I think so…" she said somewhat unconvincingly since the whole time she could only focus on was his hand on her waist and their close proximity. Hearing this, Kazuto had the idea to mess with her.

"Unless you want me to keep staying this close…" he said, automatically bringing the blush back to her face and at full force.

"N-No! T-that's not… I-I mean…" she looked away, unable to finish her sentence as her face continued to remain red.

'Adorable… that's the only way to describe her right now.' Kazuto thought as he smiled and let go of Asuna's waist and elbow, interlocking his fingers with hers instead to still keep contact.

"Well, at least now you have balance." He said, making her realize that she wasn't standing wobbly anymore.

"I-I guess that's true…" she responded as she held his hand tighter for support.

"Do you want to try to skate on your own?"

"Y-yeah!" she said with full determination in her voice with the same emotion in her eyes. Kazuto slowly let go of her hand and watched as she moved cautiously on the ice.

"I-I think I got this… mostly." She moved slightly to the right and began moving more and more naturally.

"Are you starting to remember how to because you are already doing better than me."

"I think I am, but I still feel like I might fall… D-do you think I can keep holding your hand?" she said somewhat shyly with a tinge of red in the upper part of her cheeks. Kazuto smiled at her and nodded, extending his hand for her to take and interlocking their fingers again.

"Now, let's try to have fun!" Asuna said as she smiled while the snow fell lightly around them.

A/N: SORRY IT'S SLOPPY AND SOMEWHAT (entirely) TERRIBLE! I wrote this kinda last minute (not gonna lie) because I've been studying for school finals and homework… and I'm still trying to finish this book too… BUT I PROMISE THAT I WILL BE WRITING BACK ON TRACK AND DOING MY BEST… right after a nap… I'm tired…