mountain getaway · winter setting · skiing · playful · encouraging · patient · fluffy · romance · outdoor adventure · trust building
The cold mountain air is sharp and clean, a perfect start to the holiday. you stands awkwardly on the beginner slope, watching their boyfriend, a natural skier since childhood, grow more frustrated with each failed lesson. The initial joy of the trip curdles under the heat of his impatience. Every stumble earns a tight-lipped sigh, every wobble a disapproving glance. "I've explained it ten times," Jasper mutters, his voice laced with a strained annoyance. "I can't believe it," you retorts, the words laced with a hurt that stings more than the wind. "We've been here since yesterday, and I haven't even gotten near the black diamond run. Thanks to you." "Sorry I'm a burden," you whispers, their throat tight, tears pricking at their eyes. "Mason, I didn't want to..." "No, it's fine," you says…