💖Solemn Love Together💖

6:15 a.m. ~ frost covered trees

~ request from my event over on tumblr ~

The first chilly morning of the season was always the worst. Most people wouldn't be accustomed to such low temperatures just yet, but you hadn't a care in the world for the nip of early morning frost. Bundled up in a thick sweater and scarf, you sat crouched among some large rocks with your camera in hand, aimed at the rising sun.

It was a time sensitive shot. Though your fingertips were red and cold you held still and waited for the sun to pass between the frost covered trees, intending to capture the glimmer of light when it reflected off of the fresh morning crystals that decorated the evergreens. In the silence as you waited, the gentle footsteps of your love could be heard approaching from behind, and though you wanted to move and greet him, you remained still, even as he knelt beside you and wafted a gentle breeze against you.

"You're up early." Kite greeted you warmly.

"Mmhmm. I need this shot. Just a few more seconds..." You replied quietly, not wanting your breath to fog up the lens.

Kite remained silent, fixated on your cute but focused expression as you stared down the viewfinder of your camera. He adored how devoted you were to everything you did; from the furrow of your brows to the crinkle of your nose and even your slightly parted lips as you held your breath. From the corner of his eye Kite soon saw the first ray of sunlight peek out from the horizon, drawing his attention from you. That's when the shutter sounds came in a flurry.

Your fingers moved ever so slightly, changing the angle in small but impactful ways as you took several more shots before you let out the breath you had been holding in. Finally you lowered the camera and looked out at the scenery before you, desiring to take it in with your own eyes now. A sweet smile tugged on your lips, enamoured by the pink morning sky.

"It's so beautiful." You mumbled.

"Yes, you are." Kite hummed.

Curious, you turned to look at him and found his gaze lovingly fixated on you instead of the rising sun. HIs eyes were filled with so much adoration, his smile turning up a little more when you locked eyes. Your cheeks warmed instantly, smiling slightly.

"Oh... shush you." You huffed, looking back through the viewfinder.

Kite chuckled. "Is it too early for me to be this sweet with you? Hmm?"

"No, you just have this innate ability to make my heart flutter all the time. You have this effect on me." You huffed, taking a couple more shots of the horizon.

"Hah, you're so sweet, love. Though perhaps you should try taking some shots of a new nearby subject. I know you're a bit distracted, but it's a good opportunity." He suggested.

"What... do you mean?"

He gently reached out and nudged your camera to the right. As your vision panned across the horizon, your viewfinder settled on a family of squirrels nesting in a tree. You let out a soft 'oh' and changed a few settings, snapping a few close-up shots of the squirrels. When you finished you put your camera down once again and looked back at Kite, your cheeks still pink but with a much more apparent smile being flashed up at him.

"Your eyes are as keen as ever, Kite." You complimented.

"It just comes naturally to me." He chuckled. "Let's see those photos now, hey?"

You nodded and brought up the photo library on the screen, scrolling through all the recent photos you took. The most recent ones of the squirrels were so clear and detailed, while the ones of the rising sun captured the glimmer of the frost perfectly. Kite hummed in approval, taking a few extra seconds to look at the photos of the sky.

"While I may have a keen eye, it seems you have one for incredible composition. Every shot is beautiful; though I guess that is to be expected. Beauty does seem to attract more beauty, after all~." He complimented, leaning in closer to you.

"You and all your sweet comments this morning... I'm gonna melt the frost with my blush at this rate." You mumbled, partially hiding your face in the folds of your scarf.

"Sorry~. I just love seeing your smile. C'mon, let me see it again." He asked, poking at the fluffy piece of fabric.

You rolled your eyes but complied by slowly lifting your head from the thick and fluffy garment. When your lips became visible once more, Kite leaned in all the way and stole a kiss from you. A playful giggle bubbled up within you as he brought his hand up to caress your cheek, his fingers a bit cold when they touched your warm skin. You didn't mind, nuzzling into his palm as you melted into the feeling of his lips, warmed to your core.

When you eventually broke off from each other, Kite let out a lovesick sigh, the cloud billowing out around the two of you.

"Alright, my sweet photographer, shall we head back to the tent? I started brewing some coffee a while ago. It should be ready now."

You nodded wordlessly as his hand left your cheek, taking hold of it instead to aid yourself as you stood together.

"Thank you, Kite. My fingers could use some warming up anyway." you chuckled.

"I can help with that too, you know." He replied, nearly sounding like he was pouting.

This made you giggle again, and you gripped his hand a little tighter. His fingers moved to lace with yours, a satisfied little smile settling on his face.

'You're such a softie~" You teased.

"Only for you, love. Now come, before the coffee gets cold." He huffed.

You nodded and followed him back into the tent where the brew waited for you. It was well earned after all the stunning photos you took. It would be warm and soothing; perfect to prepare you for the day. It would be a long and chilly one, so you were glad you had him to warm you.