The Ice is Getting Thinner [Open]

Lake was calm and the fringes and quiet bays had a rim of frosty ice on them as Zoe walked along the path, blowing smoke rings.
Her scarf wound tightly around her neck, and her coat buttoned up high, she looked out at the lake.
She had completed her studies for the day, and the only thing she was procrastinating about was an extra credit project for Ancient Runes, she was just killing time, with a thousand thoughts running her head.

Reet approaches Zoe from behind, wrapping his arms around her, kissing her neck. He says nothing as she leans back into him, just holds her, content to have her in his arms.