Winter Angel Chapter 9 (Jack FrostXReader)

Reader's POV

You take a deep breath as you feel yourself slowly wake. You run the sleep from your eyes with your hand. You began to stretch your arms out when you realize your attached to something. You look down at your chilled hand. There's another hand attached. You follow it with your eyes as it connects to a sleeping winter spirit. You smile sweetly. He stayed with you. He really did. You weren't surprised or embarrassed like last time. He stayed to comfort you. He stayed because you asked him to.

“Thank you.” You whisper to him. He stirs a bit. You smile to yourself. He looked just like a child when he slept. He was curled up with the most innocent face facing the to the side. He was curled around you hand as if he was a son hiding is his mother's comfort. You stoke his hair. You feel a bit shy but couldn't control your urge. He looked so cute! He stretches out a bit and opens his eyes. He smiles and closes them again. His eyes fly back open, and he jumps from the bed, letting go of your hand in the process.

“Sorry! I didn't mean to do it again! I just wanted to make sure you were oka-” You cut him off with a smile.

“It's okay. Thank you for worrying about me.” He stands there, a bit stunned. He smiles sweetly. It's a smile I've never seen him wear before. His smile changes after a brief second to his usual smile.

“Hey! Guess what!” He says cheerfully.

“What?” You say, confused by his sudden change in emotions. You tilt your head in curiosity.

“It's Zack! I talked to Sandy about him! He said he's going to be fine and wake up eventually.”

“Really?! He will?!” Your voice erupts with excitement. You jump out of the bed and throw your arms around Jack. “Thank you! Thank you! Thank you!” You hug him tightly with a big bear hug!

“Haha, it's not a problem kiddo. Just doing my job.” Your smiles fades a bit. His job... Right, he was a Guardian. It was his job to protect the children of the world. You knew that, but why... Why were you somewhat disappointed to hear that you were just another job. Regardless of these thoughts, you continue to smile. He pulls away. This time he has a mixed emotion face on. He seemed worried.

“What is it?” You asked concerned.

“It's about yesterday.” You smile instantly turns to a frown. Jack notices but continues. “You were attacked by Pitch Black, the boogeyman.” You swallow and nod. Tears begin to well up in your eyes with yesterday's memory prodding at your mind.

“Hey, hey! It's okay, we're going to protect you!” He said attempting to calm you.

“We?” You asked. What did he mean “we?” He nodded.

“The other Guardians and I.” What? The Guardians were going to protect you?

“They are?” He nods again.

“I need to go see North about Pitch, but... I can't leave you alone now. That's actually what I wanted to talk to you about.” He scratches the back of his head. “You're coming with me to the Pole!” He blurts out. You don't move a muscle. You're to surprised to even speak. After a long silence, you manage to get the right words out.

“You want me to go to the North pole to meet Santa Claus?!” You shout with surprise and excitement. He smirks at your reaction. But, what kid wouldn't react that way? It was Santa after all!

“Soooo... that's a yes then?” He says with his twisted smile.

“Of course it's a yes! What kid doesn't want to meet Santa?!” You shout, more excited than before. His smile widens as he chuckles.

“Kid, huh?” He chuckles some more. “Alright, get ready. We're leaving soon.”

“Wait, now?! But, school and my mom would never let me alone that I have a concussion! I can't exactly tell her, 'Hey, I'm heading off to the North Pole to meet Santa with Jack Frost because the boogeyman is after me.' She'd rush me to the hospital because she'd think I was hallucinating.” I  mean, mom was a doctor. She knows crazy when she sees it. I don't want to be added to that list.

“Hey, it's going to be fine! School's out today, courtesy of my snow day! As for your mother...” He motions for you to follow him. You do as he struts downstairs. You peek around the corner to see a note on the table. He walks over and picks it up. “Looks like we're in luck!” He hands you the note. You read it a loud.

“Morning sunshine! Sorry, I really wanted to stay, but I got called in today. Too many doctors were out. I hope you're feeling better. Don't push yourself. Stay in bed and get plenty of rest. Food's in the fridge along with that special cookie doe you made. Take it easy, it's a snow day today, too! No snow for you today, though. Just bed rest. Love you! -Mom” You look up to see Jack grinning. “What?”

“You want to make brownie points with North?” He says with a smirk. You understand what he's getting at. You join him with a grin and pull out the cookie doe you made only a few days ago. It's your own recipe. You created it by accident when trying to make a recipe from a manga you read. Since then, it had become your special recipe. Many of your friends adored them. Maybe Santa might, too. A big smile spread across your face. YOU were making cookies for SANTA! You do a little dance with all your excitement Jack just laughs and perches on your counter. You prepare the doe and shoe Jack away. “Why?” He asks, disappointed.

“Because! I have to add the special ingredient!” He raises an eyebrow. “No one but me knows it! Out!” You point to the doorway leading to the living room. He sighs and walks out.

“You're no fun.” He grumbles. You laugh at his pouting. You turn to the spices cabinet and pull out the secret ingredient. You put a dab in and kneed the doe. “Finished!” You say with excitement. You roll out the doe. Jack returns. You pull out a basket of cookie cutters. “Want to help?” You say to the frosted-haired boy.

“Yes!” His face lights up with excitement. You each pick out a bunch of cookie cutters. You make as many cut outs a you can. Once you've both finished, you place them on a tray and slip them in the oven. You clean off your cooking area and wash the dishes. Then, you turn to Jack.

“What now? We have to wait twenty-two minutes.”

“I think you should get ready. Unless you want to meet North like that.” He points his staff toward you. You look down to see you were still in your PJ's. You blush. No bra, messy hair. You had paraded around the house like this in front of Jack for a half hour!

You nod and dash upstairs. You pick out some of your nicest clothes and pull out some jewelry. You rush to the bathroom and get in the shower. You scrub yourself clean and get out. You fix your hair and brush your teeth. You pull on your clothes and check the mirror. “(y/n)!” What?! You spin around. Was that... Zack's voice? You look back and forth. No, couldn't be. Not possible. I'm just imagining things now. You shook your head and finished prepping. You grab a purse-like bag and put what you may need in it. Then, you rush downstairs. You find Jack staring at the oven and sniffing the air. He spots you.

“Two more minutes! And they smell good!” You nod and pull out a tin box. You here the timer go off and hurry to pull them out of the oven. You place them on the stove top and let them cool.

“So... um, you think he'll like me?” You ask, a bit nervous to meet the jolly fellow.

“Who? North? Of course he will! He's way to jolly of a fellow now. I'm sure he'll be ecstatic to see you!” Jack assures you.

“You call him North, why?”

“Oh, that. 'Cause it's his name. Nicholas St. North. Everyone just calls him North, though.”

“Really? Do the others have real names?” Your curiosity is beaming.

“Yeah, we were all someone before we were chosen! Let's see. Tooth Fairy was Toothiana. Sandman was Sanderson Mansnoozie. Easter Bunny is E. Aster Bunnymund.” Wow, you had never thought about their real names before. But, it makes sense. Obviously, the name Tooth Fairy came from her job title, and you knew the story of St. Nicholas. Wait, real names...

“What about you?” Jack looked up surprised.

“What?”

“What about your real name? Or, is it Jack Frost?” You ask with curiosity. Jack sits there stunned. He looks a bit sad.

“Back when I was human... I was known as Jackson Overland.” He shrugs with  a frown. Great, now You've made him remember his lost family and human life. You smile and hand him a cookie.

“Hey, look! They're done!” You say, hoping for that smile you know and love. He reveals his pearly whites and chomps down on it.

“This is amazing!” He says with a smirk. You curtsey as if imitating a proper lady.

“Thaaaank you!” He laughs. Then, he stands, staff in hand.

“Ready to go then?” He asks with a smirk. You nod as you place the remaining cookies in the tin and shove it in the bag.

“Ready!” You say, full of excitement. He leads you to the front door. You slip on your coat and boots. Once you step outside and lock the front door, he grabs you and takes off! You cling to him tightly! You fly of dazzling sights covered in the purest of snows. Mountain tops, valleys, frozen and glistening rivers! So many beautiful things! You catch Jack smiling at you. “What?” He blinks.

“Nothing!” He smirks and dives downward. You scream and cling tighter. He hits and air current and both of you go zooming upward at top speed! He dives again. This time you don't scream. In fact, you laugh! It was kind of like a roller coaster ride. You both hit a snow, no man's land. He lowers toward the ground. “Were here!”

“We are?” You asked, looking at the barren snow-covered area. He lowers farther. You gasp. You were here! There, in a pile of snow near the mountain, was a giant... mansion? There's not really a word for it, but it was big and incredible! Jack floats closer and opens a window on the second to top floor. He drops you off on the ground inside. You gaze at the frosted room and the snowflake designs. “What is this place?” You ask, eyes still glued to the iced ceiling.

“My room, North made it for me. I just customized it. I don't stay here often, though.” He said, smiling at your admiration. Jack walks out of the room into the hall. You follow while taking in every detail. Suddenly, a room of incredible toys and magic appears! Every toy you could think of and more! It was unimaginable! A kid's dreamworld! Your excitement was overflowing! Your eyes dart all over the room. You spot some weird creatures making toys.

“Elves?” Jack laughs at your question.

“No! Yetis!” He grinned.

“Yetis?! I thought the elves made the toys!” You shout in surprise. Jack points his staff toward some funny little creatures. One starts to electrocute the other, but it's still smiling.

“Not exactly the smartest fellows.” Jack lets out a laugh. You nod in agreement. You follow Jack down the hallway. “North!” He calls. Suddenly, a jolly, tough, Russian-like voice appears from behind you.

“Ello Jack! And, who is zis?” You spin around to meet a tall, white-haired man with a long beard and two tattoos, one on each hand. One says naughty, the other nice. Jack floats next to you.

“Nice to see you again, North! This is (y/n)!”