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Wind Archer leaned against a tree near the clearing Fire Spirit asked him to be at by midday. “Well the sun isn’t going to get any higher.” Wind Archer said to himself, pushing off the tree and turning to leave.
“Hey, Windy!” someone called from behind him.
Whipping around, Wind Archer spotted Fire Spirit. He rushed over faster than he intended to, crashing into him. “Fire Spirit!” he exclaimed. “I’m not hating this sudden friendliness.” Fire Spirit remarked, chuckling. “Wait here, I’m going to grab something.” Wind Archer detached himself as Fire Spirit started moving away, sitting down to wait.
After a few minutes, Fire Spirit emerged into the sunny clearing again. He had long gloves on, matching his clothes. “I know I burn you sometimes, so I had Pitaya do whatever he does and make these for me.” he explained, plopping down next to Wind Archer and offering his hands.
Wind Archer took Fire Spirit’s hands. His hands without the gloves felt hot, like a fire simmering just beneath its full power. With the gloves, it was bearable, like a hearth at a tavern. He pressed them to his face, practically melting against the warmth. “I’m glad you got these.” Wind Archer said, rubbing against his hands like a cat. “Me too. You seem to be enjoying it.” Fire Spirit responded, chuckling softly again. Wind Archer sighed, burying his face in Fire Spirit’s hands. “You're really warm…” He mumbled against his hands, and Fire Spirit chuckled.
Wind Archer paused. “Can I... hug you?” Fire Spirit smiled at him. “Of course you can, why not?”
Wind Archer smiled back at Fire Spirit as he wrapped his arms around him, melting against the warmth. “Mmmm…” he mumbled as Fire Spirit wrapped around him as well, pulling him closer. “Don’t fall asleep on me,” Fire Spirit joked, watching Wind Archer close his eyes. “I won’t…” Wind Archer mumbled, snuggling closer to Fire Spirit. Fire Spirit sighed, running his hand over Wind Archer's hair and leaning closer, giving him a tiny kiss on the top of his head. Wind Archer smiled, resting comfortably on Fire Spirit.
There was giggling, and Moonlight and Sea Fairy emerged from the trees, talking to each other.
“You two are cuddling?” Sea Fairy asked the pair lying on the ground. “That’s cute.” Moonlight added.
“Well Wind Archer is deciding to use me as his personal heating pad, so I can’t help you with anything.” Fire Spirit told them, not getting up.
The girls talked to each other for another short moment. “Well, have fun with that.” Moonlight said, grabbing Sea Fairy’s hand and leading her back into the forest.
Wind Archer pressed himself further into Fire Spirit’s arms, growing quiet.
“If you’re sleeping, then I’m going to as well.”