ICE SKATING CHAOS & CLOSENESS

“Don’t laugh— I’m trying my best not to fall on my face.”

“If I slip, you’re falling with me. That’s fair warning.”

“Your hands… hold them steady. I’m trusting you with my life here.”

“I didn’t expect you to be this good on the ice.”

“Stop skating circles around me, you’re showing off.”

BUILDING SNOWMEN & CRUMBLING PATIENCE

“No, no— that’s not how you build the base. Here, let me.”

“Hey! You can’t steal the carrot nose, that’s cheating.”

“I swear this snowman looks like it’s judging us.”

“Stop collapsing it on purpose, I can see you laughing.”

“You’ve got snow on your eyelashes… don’t move.”

SNOWBALL FIGHTS & PLAYFUL WARFARE

“If you throw that, I promise you won’t win this battle.”

“You missed— horribly. Are you even trying?”

“Oh, now you’ve done it. That one actually hurt.”

“Stop gloating and help me up, you menace.”

“You know, tackling me into the snow is basically cheating.”

HOT CHOCOLATE & WARM MOMENTS

“Careful, it’s hot. Don’t burn your tongue like last time.”

“You have whipped cream on your nose… don’t move.”

“Why does hot chocolate taste better when you’re here?”

“Come sit by the window with me. The snow looks pretty from here.”

“Don’t hog the blanket— scoot closer.”

HOLIDAY MARKETS & WINTER CROWDS

“Hold my hand— I don’t want to lose you in this chaos.”

“Look at these lights… feels like another world.”

“Here— try this. I bought two in case you hated it.”

“You’re freezing, aren’t you? Take my coat.”

“Don’t pretend you didn’t stop to look at that. I saw your face.”

SLEDDING DISASTERS

“If we crash, you better promise not to blame me.”

“Sit closer, or we’re both falling off the sled.”

“Okay, that was definitely faster than it looked.”

“I can’t believe we wiped out that hard— are you okay?”

“You’re laughing way too much for someone who face-planted.”

MAKING A FIRE & GETTING WAY TOO CLOSE

“Can you pass me the matches? I think I’m losing feeling in my fingers.”

“Sit closer— the fire won’t reach you from there.”

“You’re shaking. Here… hands.”

“Snow outside, fire inside… feels like a movie, doesn’t it?”

“Your cheeks are red. The fire or me?”

GINGERBREAD & HOLIDAY BAKING

“You can’t just eat the decorations— those were for the roof!”

“Stop stealing the dough, it’s raw!”

“I swear you’re making a mess on purpose.”

“Hold this— no, not like that! Oh no…”

“You’ve got flour in your hair. Come here.”

HOLIDAY MOVIE NIGHT

“If you choose the cheesy one again, I’m leaving.”

“No— don’t fast-forward. That part’s the best.”

“You can lean on me if you’re tired.”

“You fell asleep… and now I can’t feel my arm.”

“We’ve watched this so many times, and you still gasp.”

GETTING SNOWED IN TOGETHER

“Well… we’re definitely not getting out until morning.”

“Stop pacing. Come sit with me before you wear a hole in the floor.”

“You’re cold— here. Blanket.”

“I guess we should talk… unless you want awkward silence.”

“It’s weird— being stuck with you doesn’t feel bad.”

NEW YEAR’S EVE TENSION

“You know the countdown doesn’t require staring at me like that.”

“If you want someone to kiss at midnight, say it.”

“Hey— stay next to me when the fireworks start.”

“The crowds are loud… stick close.”

“Don’t pretend you’re not hoping I’ll ask.”

WINTER HIKES THROUGH THE QUIET

“Careful, it gets icy around this bend.”

“Listen… everything’s so still out here.”

“You okay? You slipped— I’ve got you.”

“Your breath is making little clouds. It’s kind of cute.”

“I didn’t expect the cold to feel this peaceful.”

okay so i got like, three books delivered this week, and in anticipation i reread another book that i had, and lads, let me tell ye, it was like quicksand. so now i have a list, some from my head, many from my wonderful friends’ heads, of prompts that basically made us all very soft or very “pleasantly scandalized rich lady from the sixties who just found out a juicy bit of goss about the new neighbor”. i hope ye like them! (DO NOT ADD TO THE LIST. I WILL MAKE A PART TWO. AND THREE. AND FOUR. MANY MANY PARTS. EVENTUALLY. )

[ HAIR ]:          sender slowly reaches out to catch a loose strand of the receiver’s hair and tuck it gently and securely back behind their ear, letting their touch linger afterwards. (if the receiver has short hair, then the sender reaches out and gently runs their fingers through their hair to smooth it back.)

[ CLOSE ]:          while standing remarkably close to one another, the sender is unable to stop themselves from running their gaze across the receiver’s body, lingering for a moment on their lips, before returning to initiate prolonged, intense eye contact.

[ CHIN ]:          as they stand close to one another, the sender hooks a finger and tenderly lifts the receiver’s chin, tilting it up so that they can look at one another, and running a thumb across their skin lightly.

[ THUMB ]:          while cupping the receiver’s cheek in their hand, the sender slowly glides their thumb across their cheekbone in a tender, sweeping caress.

[ WOUND ]:          upon noticing a recent injury on the receiver’s person, the sender carefully moves closer, running a thumb (or hand) across the wound in a gentle, troubled manner.

[ INHALE ]:          while standing in very close quarters to the receiver, the sender shakily inhales with desire/anticipation as they realize how intimately close they are to one another.

[ DANCE ]:          when alone together (e.g. the bedroom, the kitchen, literally anywhere once they’re alone) the sender takes the receiver’s hand, and pulls them into a graceful yet intimate dance as a spontaneous act.

[ BARE ]:          as they get undressed, the sender gently places a soft, tender kiss against the receiver’s bare shoulder.

[ SCAR ]:          noticing a scar on the receiver’s skin, the sender tentatively stops them from covering it up, and rests a gentle, soft kiss over it.

[ FOREHEAD ]:          placing a hand on the back of the receiver’s neck, the sender guides them close and rests their foreheads together.

[ PALM ]:          taking the receiver’s hand, the sender brings it to their mouth, and places a tender kiss against the receiver’s palm.

[ LINGER ]:          taking the receiver’s hand, the sender lifts it to their lips, and gently kisses their knuckles, lingering for a moment before withdrawing.

[ BEHIND ]:         upon entering the same room as the receiver, the sender steps behind them, and winds their arms around the receiver’s waist, drawing them close against them.

[ WAIT ]:          realizing the receiver is about to leave the room, the sender hastily reaches out and catches their wrist, preventing them from continuing their departure.

[ ARM ]:          after holding their hand, the sender releases the receiver, but slowly glides their hand up the full length of their arm, lingering on the upper arm, then the shoulder, then resting their touch against the side of their neck.

[ HOLD ]:          while close to the receiver, the sender wordlessly takes a hold of their hand, for no other purpose than to be holding it.

[ PLAY ]:          while sitting together, the sender absently lifts the receiver’s hand, idly running their fingertips across the lines of their palms, mapping out every inch of their hand with slow, lazy touches.

[ GUIDE ]:          in the process of guiding the receiver through a crowded place, the sender’s hand protectively grazes against the small of their back

[ TOUCH ]:          while touching the receiver’s waist, the sender’s hand briefly dips beneath the hem of their shirt, skimming briefly across the bare skin of their waist.

[ CUP ]:           bringing both hands up to cup the receiver’s face, the sender draws them in closer to them in order to get a better look at their face.

[ TUG ]:          the sender tugs the receiver close against them by resting a hand against the small of their back, pulling them flush against their body.

[ HUSH ]:          while standing close to one another and hiding from pursuers, the sender reaches up and places a finger against the receiver’s lips to prevent them from speaking and revealing their location.