(x_elena_h_x_n)
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You and Damiano are cuddling on the couch, watching a movie together. As the night goes on and the temperature drops outside, you both start to feel colder. That doesn't forbid you from going into a deep sleep, you're woken up by the sun rays filtering through the window. You look up at his sleeping form, he seems so relaxed that way.

Suddenly, you hear a loud thud outside, and you both look out the window to see that everything outside has frozen over. The branches on the trees are coated in thick layers of ice, the ground is solid and slippery, and there appears to be a layer of frost covering everything.

Your boyfriend looks at you with a mischievous grin on his face. "Wanna go ice skating on the lake?" he asks. At first you're unsure about it. You laugh and nod, excited for the adventure. You both bundle up and head out into the frozen landscape, feeling the freezing cold air sting your face.

The winter air nipped at your skin as you and your boyfriend stepped outside, making it clear that it had recently frozen.

"It's so beautiful out," he said, gesturing to the world outside.

You nodded in agreement, appreciating the sheer beauty of winter in all its forms. You could see your breath in the air, making clouds of mist as you spoke.

"I love winter," you said, leaning your head on his shoulder. "It's so peaceful and calming."

"I know," he replied, wrapping an arm around your shoulder and pulling you closer. "It's like everything slows down and the world is just a little quieter."

You and Damiano are leaving the house, but the sidewalks are icy from the recent weather, and you're struggling to walk without slipping. You clutch onto his arm for stability, but even that's not enough to keep you from falling.

Seeing your struggle, your boyfriend steps up and without hesitation, scoops you into his arms, lifting you up bridal style. You laugh and clutch onto him tightly, feeling the rush of emotions as he carries you to the car, cradling you in his arms. You're surprised by the gesture, but you know that he's just trying to protect you from the slippery ground.

As he carries you to the car, you feel safe and cared for in his arms. You can't help but feel lucky to have such a thoughtful and caring partner. You know that he would do anything to keep you safe and happy, and that's something that you truly appreciate.

When you get to the car, you give him a big hug and kiss, grateful for the gesture. He sets you down gently and helps you into the car, making sure that you're comfortable before closing the door behind you.

It's moments like these that make you realize just how much you love each other. The small gestures of kindness, the random acts of affection, the moments of care and consideration - they're what make a relationship special.

When he got in, the cold air inside the car made you shiver and you turned on the heater to try and warm up. Your boyfriend looked out the window, admiring the glistening layers of frost on the trees and bushes.

This was one of those moments that you would always remember, tucked away in the depths of your memories to be pulled out on a rainy day or a day when you needed a reminder of the beauty of the world around you. You finally park next to the frozen lake. You're both alone since it's a very cold Sunday and nobody would be crazy enough to do what you were about to do.

As you make your way to the lake, you notice that the ice is supposedly thick enough to support your weight, and you both take on your skates and start to slide around on the frozen surface.

The two of you make your way over to the frozen lake, the sun high in the clear winter grey sky. You can see the beautiful twinkling lights reflected on the frozen surface, and your heart races with both excitement and trepidation. You've never been ice skating on a lake before, and the cold weather only makes it more intimidating. But the lake doesn't seem too safe so you become

Your boyfriend notices your hesitation and encourages you to take his hand and go out onto the ice with him.

You voice your concerns to your partner, but he dismisses them, saying that it's perfectly safe. In fact, he even goes so far as to push you to come out onto the ice with him. "Dami ! Come back !" You say in pure worry.

"Come on, sarà divertente !" he says, egging you on.

But you're not convinced. You know that it's not worth risking your life just for a few minutes of excitement. You start to order him back to shore, but he won't listen. He starts to tease you, saying that you're just afraid and that you don't trust him.

In a moment of weakness, you give in to his pressure, and you start skating out onto the ice to catch him. As you skate, you can't help but feel a sense of fear and uncertainty. The ice creaks and cracks beneath your feet. You take another breath. "it's just the ice taking another weight." You murmur to reassure yourself. You slowly skate over to Hila en before you know it. He's taking your hand in his gloved ones.

Your boyfriend takes your hand and starts to spin you around, and you both start to feel the adrenaline rushing through your veins.

The world around you has transformed into a winter wonderland, and you both feel a sense of awe and excitement. The sound of your laughter fills the air, and you both feel a sense of joy and wonderment that you haven't felt in a long time.

After a little he skates away and starts to show you his skating skills. You look at how easy it seems for him. You start to clutch your arms together, feeling uncomfortable staying in one place so far from him. "Dami, please come back ! I hate to be alone.. " he turns around and smirks. "Why won't you come over here instead?" You're about to scold him but you sigh in defeat. You start to skate slowly at him and he skates backward. "Stop it I'm scared !"

But Damiano is too caught up in the moment, teasing you and calling out to you to catch him. You start to feel frustrated, knowing that he's not taking your concerns seriously.

Sudenly, you hear a deafening crack, and the ice underneath you gives way. You start to fall, feeling the shock and the cold water rushing over you.

You have no time to react, and before you know it, you're falling into the cold, murky waters below.

As you fall into the lake, you feel the cold water envelop you, and you start to swim towards the surface. You kick and paddle with all your might, trying to make it to the surface before you run out of air.

Panicking, you manage to swim to the surface, gasping for air as you try to orient yourself. The cold water has taken your breath away, and you're struggling to find your footing.

But your partner is nowhere in sight. You shout his name, but your voice is drowned out by the wind and the waves. The cold is starting to sap your strength, and you're unsure if you'll make it to shore.

You try to swim as best you can, your entire body shaking with the cold. The ice is slippery, and every movement is a struggle. Your head is spinning, and you're not sure if you'll be able to make it to safety.

But just when you think you're going to give up, you hear your partner's voice.
"Y/n !" He's laying down on the ice, trying to reach for you with a branch, calling out for you to keep going. With his encouragement and support, you find the strength to keep swimming towards him.

With one final effort, you reach the ice and he pulls you up with him. You're shivering and soaking wet, but you're alive. Panting and shaking, you cling to him, grateful for his help. You know that you owe him your life, and you're filled with a sense of relief and gratitude for his intervention.

As you sit on the ice, catching your breath, you can't help but feel a sense of wonder at what you've just been through. As you catch your breath, you realize just how lucky you are. If it hadn't been for your boyfriend's quick thinking, you might not have made it out of the water alive.

"Let's go home." He mumbles after a moment of silence. You can only nod, exhausted from your effort. You feel him lift you up, that's the last thing you remember before letting sleep envelope you.

That night you were securely tucked into bed after a warm bath. He took the thermostat away from your mouth and looked at the temperature. "You already have fever..." He sadly said, he tried to avoid your eyes and you cupped his cheek to make him look at you. "Y/n, bambina, I'm so sorry. I should've known..." "It's not your fault, you didn't know the ice would break." He skates his head, disappointed in himself.

"But I should've listened to you, you warned me, multiple times... How can I make you forgive me?" He finally looks directly into your eyes. Guilt seems to be eating him alive. "Well first. You'll have to do the dishes for a month. Then, cuddle me ?" He seems surprised it's the only thing you ask for but still gets under the covers and pulls you into his chest. You hum at how warm he is and his regular heartbeat doesn't take long to make you sleepy.

You're about to fall in a deep sleep when he whispers. "I think we'll keep up to ice skating rinks..." You both fall asleep with a smile on your relaxed features.

Done ! See ya tomorrow loves <3

XOXO