My Rhythm Thief Secret Santa is @pipqueak! I know I’m a bit late, but I hope you enjoy this little winter-themed drabble!!
Walking down a quiet road, Charlie let herself get lost in her thoughts. School had finished for the day, and given there was far too much snow on the ground to practice football, she should be heading home to do homework. And yet, instead, she found herself drawn to a small park, unusually quiet and serene. Ah, well, no one in their right mind would be out in this cold anyway. Even Charlie was beginning to regret it, starting to think about heading back, when suddenly a snowball connected with her shoulder.
Snapping her out of her thoughts, she looked up, searching for the source of the snowball when━ Ah! It was none other than Phantom R, and after a moment Charlie realized Marie was with him as well. He was soon waving at her though, not making any more attempts to throw snowballs at her. So he thought he could get away that easily, huh? Well, Charlie would show him that wasn't the case. Quickly stooping down, she packed a snowball and threw it at him as fast as she could manage. Eyes widening, Phantom R managed to dodge it just in time, showing an amused smirk.
"That was a pretty ice throw, but there's snow way you can hit me!" He called out, earning a groan from Charlie and a giggle from Marie. Packing another snowball, Charlie threw again. And again. And again. And all three of them missed, Phantom R dodging at the very last second each time. By the fourth shot, Charlie was beginning to get the hang of things, and finally one hit. The next one missed, but the two afterwards hit their mark, and from then on she had about just as much a chance of hitting him as he had dodging them.
"Y'know, if you throw any harder you'll knock me out cold!" Phantom R said with a laugh. Charlie rolled her eyes, but instead of throwing another snowball she had to take a moment to stand still, attempting to regain her breath.
"Are you alright Charlie?" Marie called, startling her. Honestly, she'd forgotten the other girl was there.
"Of course I am! Just a little winded!" Wiping sweat from her forehead with the sleeve of her coat, Charlie felt a nudge by her knee. Beside her was a small, spotted dog she knew belonged to Phantom R, but what was it's name again...? In it's mouth though was a long, blue scarf, which it held up towards her. Raising her eyebrows, she carefully bent down to take it, examining it quickly before looking back over to Phantom R. He spoke before she could though, murmuring something to Marie before turning to her.
"It's for you! Wouldn't want you getting sick, would we?" He said. Charlie opened her mouth, but in the next instant the dog━ That's right, it's name was Fondue!━ began barking as loudly as possible, demanding Charlie's attention. She glanced at it for only a few moments, but when she looked back up Phantom R and Marie were gone, and when she looked down again so was Fondue. Cursing under her breath, she ran forward to where Phantom R and Marie had been, planning to try and chase after them when she spotted a note on the ground. Snatching it up, she opened it, letting out an irritated huff.
Maybe next time we can all go out for tea. As long as you won't give me the cold shoulder, anyway.
- Phantom R
