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Too Damn Cold

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The seasons were changing again. The once warm weather had turned chilly and brisk, leading to a lot of changes in activity out in nature. Ideally it was the perfect time to gather new data on some species, so you and Kite had gone out to survey a new chunk of land in the midst of the seasonal shift. Normally you would be outside all hours for the day enjoying the autumn breeze, but this season was an unusually cold one, the possibility of snow increasing every day.

Currently you sit bundled up in blankets and a large sleeping bag, shivering excessively. The tent luckily provided you protection from the wind, but you were still accustomed to the low temperatures. It made sense considering it was mid-autumn in a northern continent, but the negative temperature readings were still something you would rather not experience. As badly as you wanted to assist Kite in this moment, your quaking body would not let you, so you pulled the blankets closer and hoped he didn't need you.

A while had passed with no change in the wind, but you soon heard footsteps interrupting the sound of the breeze. The zipper of the tent came undone, and in stepped Kite, the love of your life. Unfortunately he brought the wind with him and you shivered violently when it blew past your face, watching the wind whip at his cloak before he sealed up the tent again and saved you from any more of that bitter breeze. When he finally laid his eyes upon you and saw only a sliver of your head poking out from a mound of blankets he laughed, all his features softening immediately.

"Is there any room left for me? I'm cold too, love." He asked innocently, removing his cloak and tossing it into a corner.

"Mmm... If you're cold then I'll end up getting cold too..." You mumbled reluctantly.

"Too bad. I'm coming in." He snorted.

Kite got down and forced himself into your bundle of warmth, earning a shriek of surprise from you. His entire being was cold thanks to the weather outside, and he defiantly slid into the sleeping bag behind you and rewrapped the blankets around both of you. He had a tight hold on you, and you shivered again.

"Eek! Get out of here! You're too damn c-cold!" You chattered as his arms snaked around your torso.

"I know. That's why I'm using you to warm up." He hummed, sliding his hands under your top. "Mmm, you're warm~."

When his fingers came into contact with your skin you got goosebumps instantly. You inhaled sharply as he held your sides, using you to warm his frigid fingers.

"C-cold! K-Kite, you scoundrel!" You scolded, knowing you wouldn't be able to escape his chilling grip.

"Aw, and here I thought you liked my hugs." He joked.

Both of you laughed at the situation, finally relaxing into the position you shared. His hands soon became warm again and you were no longer opposed to feeling them against your bare skin. You rather appreciated his gentle squeezes as the moments passed, listening to the wind kick up and threaten to take the tent down. A sigh of disappointment left your lips and you leaned back into him, a greater warmth washing over you.

"I don't think we're gonna be able to get a fire going tonight." You sighed.

"Nope. Those winds are too strong." Kite nodded in agreement.

"Ugh. Nature is cruel sometimes." You mumbled, placing your hands over his under your shirt. "... I should get you some gloves. Your hands would stay warm and then you wouldn't give me wicked goosebumps."

"I'd like that, actually~." He chuckled.

"I'll do it then." You said with a smile. "In the meantime though... I suppose we're going to have to wait this out."

"Indeed. It's too cold and windy out to finish the exact data set I was working on." He agreed.

"Perfect. C'mere then."

You turned yourself around in his grasp and pulled him down deeper into the sleeping bag with you, snuggling up close. You nuzzled into his chest with a content sigh while the blankets trapped all your warmth, keeping you cozy and happy.

"It seems you've warmed up to me now haven't you, love~." He teased.

"More like the other way around." You scoffed, failing to hide your laughter.

His chest rumbled with laughter of his own, his grip on you tightening into a warm and loving embrace. Despite the wind outside, the cuddling brought you warmth that stopped your shivering in its tracks. As you lied across his chest, you turned your neck up a little and placed a gentle kiss on his jaw, drawing his attention down to you.

"Hey. We can try again tomorrow when the wind isn't as bad." You said softly.

"We can indeed." He replied, returning your gesture by placing a kiss back on your forehead. "By the way, I love you _______."

"I love you more." You mumbled.

You sunk back into his chest and hid your blush in the folds of the blankets. He already knew your cheeks were pink though, and he gently rubbed your back with a soft smile as both of you finally relaxed after the long day. Tomorrow would hopefully yield better results. For now though, you kept each other warm as the autumn winds pulled at the tent, threatening to bring even colder winter ones soon.