// A gift for SnowShine5!! //

Never in his life had he felt more embarrassed by his own partner. His brain was probably over exaggerating that but seriously? His senses and sides were tingling and he had never felt more nervous in front of Kaito before. For once, he was the lost one in a field where he had no idea what to do. The first time Ging actually had to ask for help and training from Kite when it had always been the other way around.

" Ging, your body is way too tense. Let's try getting a simple balance going, and then we can talk about doing more complicated moves."

Despite the genuine stress running through Ging's system, he balled it up all inside for one reason. The explanation would be Kite's expression during all of this. The older man honestly wasn't sure when his boyfriend had looked more cheerful. There was something about the tall man's huge smile and bright eyes during teaching. That sight was like art to his own eyes. He'd be willing to fall on his ass over and over again on ice if it meant seeing Kaito smile like this. The shorter man grunted a bit standing back up on the ice, and his legs reverted back to wobbly.

" I thought you said ice skating was relaxing."

Ging put his arms out to balance, and eventually he would be in a still position. But he knew that even the slightest movement would throw him off. Kite on the other hand was maneuvering through the frozen lake as if it were every day grass. The blades on his skates not wobbling, or getting scratched up a single time they had been out there. Anytime he saw his boyfriend on the ice he would always see him soaring through it. He even caught him one time making a spin in the air. In his memory of that, Kaito had made the cutest laughter afterwords being proud of himself. Kite remembers that day like any other, but for Ging there was a permanent image stuck in his brain. When he managed to twirl in the air, Kite's hair managed to become a spectacle. A perfect fountain of white snowy hair surrounding him, and waving around like ribbons in motion. Ging understood he would realistically never look that beautiful, but could he at least walk on the damn ice?! He went into this first time thinking it would take awhile to get used to, but by this point it had been an hour of non-stop fumbling.

" I'm sorry, I hadn't thought from a beginner perspective is all."

The taller man chuckled a little hearing how grumpy his partner was. Ging's puffy cheeks from anger being mixed with his puffy jacket made him an amusing sight to look at.

" Here.."

Kaito finally offered his hands to help his lover glide, and Ging reluctantly let the other take a sweeter hold. Their mittens clung together making a sound of escaping air between them. A light plop that would turn into the tightest grip Ging had ever held onto Kite as they started moving again. His instincts were completely thrown off by just being able to slide around on the ground, and he was risking falling again. Kite sensed this and drew closer towards his frantic boyfriend. His shadowy eyes shinned like stars in a night sky seeing how trusting Ging was of him. It was very satisfying to watch the man that used to beat him at everything, literally crumble to his feet at this one sport. Not that the taller man enjoyed seeing his crush in pain, but it felt righteous. As if he had been waiting for a secret revenge for years. Kite would use his long arms to put an arm behind Ging's back, and bring him in close. They were now side by side, and the shorter man felt even more like a baby. For a man with this much nen skill in him, he couldn't ice skate without his boyfriend there. The red faced man would look up at Kaito with admiration. Even with how much he was embarrassed, it was nice to have a change of pace. He wanted to know what a Kite teacher could look like. However, Kaito would catch him making puppy eyes. It melted his soul in the best ways possible. Ging would usually always wore a certain smile. Something Kite referred to as Ging's 'I know everything smile' when saying something genius or doing something spectacular. It wasn't showing here though. The smile he was wearing was genuine fear, but curiosity. The spiky haired one's brain was thrown off completely by not being naturally good at this one thing. It was causing unreasonable amounts of overthinking, and stress he really didn't need. In conclusion to seeing his lover like this, he would attempt his best at relaxing the other man down. Kite would make them lightly slide to a stop, and he'd hug Ging like a giant teddy bear in the middle of the ice. This was also an incredible decision because the other man was insanely warm. All the time when they were dating, and especially here. It was as if a fire burned in the man's chest except it could never be put out. Not as long as Ging lived. The older man was a bit confused, but he accepted this hug nonetheless. Not all of his frustrations were able to steam away, but his arms were stress relieving. His cheek was planted to Kite's chest. He could feel the breathing along with his peaceful heartbeat. The white haired one's scarf was incredibly soft, and it made Ging wish that they were just at home in bed. Cuddling, and snoozing the day away seemed like such a good idea right about now.

" If your mind is too bothered, I don't think we can do much today. It's better to skate with composure. We can stop to take a break, ya' know?"

" No! I don't wanna get off until I can at least skate on me own."

Ging slowly took his stiff arms away, and his hands would change to determined fists. His scarf flopping back down to his chest, and he'd stay in that stance for awhile.

" Okay, dear. Just know I'll always be right here."

However just as the tall man turned his back, he heard the loud crash of Ging's body hit the fragile ground. The younger man simply sighed, and spun back around with no problems at all. Ging clenched his teeth internally seeing the other having so much more control. He knew his lover wasn't intentionally trying to show off, but it stung like a bee watching how graceful he was. His thinner legs and arms guiding him through a slippery hell scape for Ging who was on the heavier side.

" No! I.. Just let me try"

His stubbornness knew no bounds. He shoved his legs between him and the ice, and he would slowly rise. His knees were shaking like crazy. He was starting to stand at least! Ging started to smile being a bit proud in himself. His right foot lightly pushed him forward. His legs started splitting as he moved, but he would collide into Kite's chest. Even if it was a pity accomplishment, Ging would take this as a win. Having to balance this much was becoming too much on him. His nose was right back where it was when Kaito hugged him. His face felt warm again, but he wouldn't move away. It just felt so right. He was in his element no matter what it was, as long as Kite was right by his side.

" Yay, you did it!"

Kite responded back with a very light voice, and his eyes would gently shine. He looked down at the other, and would decide to give him a celebratory kiss on his forehead. This was also another attempt for his boar to simmer down. His lips were still rather cold, but his lover still remained warm somehow. It was a rather quick peck. Ging's reaction was anything but little though.

" Oh, quit babying me!"

His ears started steaming, and he'd cross his arms. Kisses were still pretty rare for the relationship. The shorter man was getting overwhelmed is all. While he was still grumpy with Kite, he was still leaning against him for balance.

" I wasn't trying to, dear. "

Kite ran his mitten through Ging's spiky hair, and would offer his kindest look. His hand was all kinds of fuzzy, and it felt strange to feel on the top of his head. However he didn't mind. It was nothing more than sweet. The blades on his feet would gently tap against the ice. Why did he feel so excited? When it came to Kite's love it wasn't just incredibly considerate. It was the only mans love that could seep through the shields around Ging's heart. The only warm touches that could melt his stress down as if it was toxic butter. Even through the spiky cold weather stabbed their skin, it could be tolerated together.

" Well.."

Ging would then slide his hands to Kite's chin, and cheek to slightly get back at him. Squishing around his thinner face to goof around. But to also kiss the tall man back. Ging's eyes would turn soft. His face would draw closer towards his boyfriend's. The taller man would get excited seeing what the man wanted, and he would lean down to help Ging to reach.

" I didn't appreciate it, dummy. "

Just about as his lips were about to smooch the other man, he just had to get on his tippy toes. It was initially to make the kiss better, but it all came tumbling down. Literally. He had lost balance with one foot, and he slipped right back onto the ice. Underneath the legs of his boyfriend nonetheless. Ging groaned severely hitting his nose against the ground. Kaito was rather quick to grab him back up, but there was already a giant bruise on the man's face. Kite winced just looking at it, and he decided they needed to stop now. Kaito would use his strength to put the shorter man on his shoulder. Carrying him like he would a log. Even with this added weight on him, Kaito would skate to the normal ground with no problem. Ging held his nose in his hands biting his tongue with frustration.

" Kite!"

He complained even louder feeling himself being plopped down in the safe soft snow. Kite quickly took off his skates, and would crawl swiftly towards the other to examine his face.

" Shhh, Let me see.."

His eyes focused on the blue colors hard. A finger would lightly feel Ging's nose skin. The skin tissue was extremely sensitive. He thought he shouldn't push it further, therefore he pulled his hand away. His head would shake, and help Ging sit back up properly.

" I don't think your nose is broken, but let's get some ice on it at home. Okay?"

" Yeah.."

Ging sighed sliding off his skates too; He would stand up properly. He was glad he wasn't wiggling anymore, and could enjoy sweet land. It took a minute to collect their things from the lake before they could start walking back home. The shorter man was more than happy to finally put on his normal boots to walk through the snow.

" I damaged my nose on ice, and we're gonna use ice to fix it?"

" You know what I mean."

Kaito rolled his eyes. His boyfriend would rest his head on his pointy shoulder. He hadn't ever felt more appreciated or loved by someone before that honestly.

" I'll even make you some coffee to feel better. Now C'mon."

Kite rested a hand to Ging's back. The two men walked off into the white abyss of snow together.

" Thanks Kaito.. I appreciate you.."

" I love you too."