𝖍𝖝𝖍 𝖔𝖓𝖊𝖘𝖍𝖔𝖙𝖘

Warmth After War

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Summary: The first snowfall of the season is always fun.... Until you're cold as hell from fighting in it, that is.

Author: sheerxfiction (on tumblr)

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Oh how magical it was to be greeted by fresh snow. It had fallen overnight, leaving a blanket of sparkling white snow all over the ground. The snow was the first thing you saw when you woke up next to Leorio, a pile of white peeking up over the windowsill and earning a gasp of excitement from you. The speed at which you flew from the bed had startled Leorio awake, and he couldn't even question you before you had run off.

Dressing yourself wasn't even a thought in any part of your mind. No jacket, no gloves, nothing thicker than the pyjamas you wore was on your body when you flung open the front door and ran barefoot into the snow. It was soft and only a little chilly to you. It brought you so much joy as you stomped around in it like a child seeing it for the first time, happy to be able to see snow for the first time in such a long time. Nothing could beat a fresh snowfall in your eyes.

Leorio on the other hand was a little apprehensive of the chilly substance, still groggy and lethargic from his sudden awakening as he lazily stood in the open doorway. He rubbed his eyes to try and see a bit more clearly, and when he did, he saw that you were barefoot and still in your thin pajamas. He was no longer amused and his concern for you kicked in, straightening up in the doorway.

"Oi! _______! What the hell do you think you're doing barefoot in the snow?!" He called out to you.

"Oh it's not a big deal babe! C'mon! Enjoy the fresh snow" You responded cheerfully.

"You catching a damn cold isn't something I look forward to. Come back here you little rascal!" He scolded.

"Make me!"

Your playful nature kicked in, and you quickly scooped up some snow into a ball shape and whipped it at him full force. Your aim was always true, and you nailed him square in the forehead with the frigid projectile. Little did you know, it was a war you started: a war you were to lose. Leorio wiped the snow off of his face with a grin so sinister you started to regret starting shit with him.

"You wanna play games? I can play games, babe." He chuckled darkly, gathering some snow in his hands. "Eat snow!"

"Ohoho shit!"

The snowball assault had begun. Leorio had several snowballs already in his hands and started whipping them at you rapidly. You were forced to dodge, leaping here and there to avoid his surprisingly accurate aim. If you weren't paying attention, he would surely hit you, but he wasn't leading his shots so you were safe... for a moment. When you picked up some more snow and whipped your arm in his general direction, you caused enough inertia to make yourself slip and face plant into a pile of fresh snow with a loud yelp. Leorio couldn't help but laugh at you as he came down to you slowly lifting your head from the ground. It was just too funny.

"Shit you alright babe?" He asked you through his chuckles.

You looked up with your snow covered face to see his outstretched hand, a grumble escaping you. You took his hand and pulled yourself up, now thoroughly cold as all hell.

"Cold. Inside. Now." You chattered.

"And who's fault is that~"

"Shut up."

He still snickered as he guided you back inside where it was warm, a violent shiver running through your bones when he closed the door. After cursing a couple times you darted off to the bedroom to change your dampened clothing and warm up again, no longer excited about the snow.

"Feeling warmer now?" Leorio asked.

"Yes and no. I need more warmth. Turning on the oven." You said, plopping down on the kitchen floor.

"Hey, what?!"

Without a word you turned on the oven and opened the door, allowing the heat to flow out and onto your face. You sighed with relief, warmed instantly. Leorio though wasn't too amused by your tactic to get warm, coming up behind you with crossed arms.

"You're gonna blow up my power bill for warmth? Really?" He sighed.

"Mhmm." You nodded.

"Nah. C'mere."

"H-hey! Woah!"

Leorio turned off the oven for the sake of his power bill and hoisted you up off the floor and into his arms. You fought a little at first, but when he threw you down onto the couch you had no more room for fighting before he threw himself down on top of you as well. He pulled a blanket down with him from the back of the couch and smothered you with his body and warmth, his arms wrapped tightly around you.

"You'll be warm now~" He sang, pressing his cheek into yours. "And not at the cost of my damn power bill too."

"Oh come on! You're squishing me!" You giggled.

He started to place several kisses all over your face, slowly warming you up the longer you spent trapped under the blanket with him. It was effective, and surprising that it wasn't your first thought.

"That's the point~. Are you warm now?" He asked again.

"I am, yes. I'm warm again." You sighed.

"Warm after the little war we had where your genius self ran outside with no shoes or a jacket." He snorted.

"Oh shush."

"Don't come crying to me if you catch a cold! Though if you stayed with me like this for a little while longer..."

"Yes. I'll stay and cuddle with you, you big baby." You chuckled.

This pleased both him and his bills, snuggling into your neck like the big softie he was. He let out a content hum, and you sighed with him resting atop your chest. The chills were gone, and you got to enjoy the first snow for at least a little while. Things were simple for now, and you held onto that sweet blissful feeling dearly.