"It is your element, this time of year. Is it not?" A soft voice floated up from the corner. Should he turn, he may see the light glint off a wine glass.
"I do not like to do what is expected." She leaned into his touch. This was unusual for her, with others she was rough. Like an animal, she recognized his superiority, craved it.
"Be careful, Snowdrop, ice is not the only thing that can bite."
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"And?"
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"Is that it?" The cold crept up her arm. Freezing, biting, blistering.
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And he's suddenly lukewarm under her hands, and pale, because it takes an effort, and smiling.
"If I was trying, she would be dead."
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"You look better in white."
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Now he's back to confused, and still pale, and almost leaning on her.
It's so hard.
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"You are tired." She placed a kiss on his forehead. "Poor little Snowdrop."
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He laughs, and toys, for a moment, with the idea of biting her jaw.
"For me to be properly cold."
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"I did last time."
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His hand traces her throat, and he smirks too, though it's hidden.
"We must care for her, musn't we?"
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"Your human will be jealous."
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His touch on her throat lingers.
"I would not have credited you with imposing morality, Cruel Thing."
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"Be careful, Snowdrop, ice is not the only thing that can bite."
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He pulls back, stepping away, releasing her hair, her throat.
"And if you do... we have played this game before."
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"Then lets play a new game, outside, in the snow."
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He closes his eyes, considering.
"Or a race? A dance?"
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