Oh, the weather outside is frightful.
But the fire is so delightful.
And since we've got no place to go.
Let it snow! Let it snow! Let it snow!

Reyna shivered in the cold, wrapping her scarf tighter around her neck. Why does Camp Jupiter have to be so bloody cold in the wintertime? She sighed to herself, and looked at the city of New Rome in sight – celebrating gleefully, singing cheesy Christmas carols together, not affected by the cold at all. Well, maybe they were, but they certainly didn't show it.

"Hey, Reyna!" she spun around only to be face-to-face with a Latino Santa's Elf. He smiled mischievously, and she had to resist the urge to grab him by the ear and question him if he was planning to blow up her home again. "How are you doin'?"

"I'm doing fine." she said through gritted teeth.

"You sure don't look like it." he said. "You cold?" She nodded. He brought out his palm, and a flickering flame danced over it a second right after. "Better now?"

She nodded. "You probably can't do that every second on our way to the party in New Rome." She looked at the city. As praetor, she was expected to go there and give a welcoming speech and celebrate of the never-ending peace (well, for now) between the two demigod camps.

"I will if you want me to." Leo's smile widened. That was really sweet, she had to admit. "Do you really wanna go to the party...?"

She thought about it for a moment. Now all she wanted was time on her own, really. She shook her head.

"Maybe we should just avoid them for a while." he said, the flickering flames growing larger, chilling Reyna to the bone. "Can we hang in your office?"

She nodded and smiled at him. "Sure." They walked off, holding hands, and for once, they never looked back at the city partying hard behind them. All they wanted was time on their own.

It doesn't show signs of stopping.
And we've bought some corn for popping.
The lights are turned way down low.
Let it snow! Let it snow! Let it snow!

"This must be one of the worst snow days I've ever seen." Reyna said, taking a seat on the couch of her praetor house. "But I guess it is pretty." she looked at the window and looked at her home. Camp Jupiter was a freaking winter wonderland.

"You bet," Leo said as his eyes landed on the microwave. "Oh, hey. How come you have popcorn here?"

"It makes me happy." she shrugged.

"Extra butter?"

"Yes, please." And with that, Leo shoved the popcorn in the microwave and proceeded to sit next to her on the couch. They sat in silence, and the only thing that was heard was the popping in the microwave. This wasn't exactly the idea of a fantastic Christmas, but it was peaceful and quiet. It was nice.

"Are you enjoying this?" Leo asked her, still a little uncomfortable by the fact that there were the two of them. Alone. Sitting on the couch.

"Very much, thanks." she said.

"Are you cold?" he pressed for more answers.

She rolled her eyes and almost – almost – laughed. "Not anymore, I'm not." He desperately wanted to wrap his arm around her, but he didn't know when. What do you know? He might get judo flipped like the way Annabeth did to Percy, right?

But it's still worth a try.

And with that, he wrapped his arm around her awkwardly and Reyna stared at it uncomfortably. Sure, they were dating already. Sure, they've kissed in public. Twice. Sure, everyone knew that they were dating. But Leo still thought that she would flip him over and melt him with that icy cold gaze. But wait … fire melted ice, right?

It only lasted for a few minutes before Leo jumped up and said, "Popcorn's ready!" She laughed aloud as Leo grabbed the bowl and sat next to her. "Hey, do you have any movies in here? Any animated films or something?"

"I think I have Up there." she admitted, grabbing a handful of popcorn from the bowl.

"Best – film – ever." he said, and silently, she agreed to herself.

When we finally kiss good night.
Oh, how I hate going out in the storm.
But if you really hold me tight.
All the way home, I'll be warm.

Leo let out another yawn, but didn't seem to care as Reyna sat an inch closer to him. Well, this was awkward. He set his focus on the clock, and his heart fell to the ground once he realized it was midnight. He was about to point that out to her when someone barged in.

"Hey, Reyna. Haven't seen you..." Jason's voice trailed off. He stared at the couple awkwardly. "Did something happen?"

"No!" both of them said at the same time.

"You know the rule, you guys? Lights out at ten?" he reminded the two of them.

"Oh. Yeah, I knew that." Leo said. "We were just so caught up on the movie, that's why."

"You know that it means goodbye for the day, right? Unless you're planning on sleeping in this praetor house. The two of you. In one bed. Together." Jason laughed at their expressions.

"Give us privacy for a goodbye, will you, man?" Leo said. Sighing, the son of Zeus reluctantly stepped out of Reyna's praetor house and shut the door behind him. "So, I guess this is goodbye." he looked straight at her, now warmer than usual, dark eyes.

"Don't be silly, Leo. It's only until tomorrow." Reyna smiled to herself.

"Yes, but that's a few more hours from now." he said. Rolling her eyes, she rested her hand on his curly hair. He knew what was gonna happen next, and soon enough, their lips met in a kiss. Reyna could've sworn she smelled something smoking. Was that … fire?

When they pulled away, Leo asked her, "Was that good?"

"Yes," she blushed furiously. "Your hair is on fire." Leo tapped it and the fire blazed down. "Now get going before Terminus catches you. You'll be okay, I hope?"

"Yeah," his smile grew wider. "I think I'll be alright."

"Keep that fire blazing for me, Leo."

He brought his palm out, and a small flickering flame blazed out. "Will do. Just hope it doesn't rain tonight." He stared out at the window. He looked into her eyes one last time and muttered a goodbye, before leaving the praetor house and closing the door behind him.

The fire is slowly dying.
And my dear, we're still goodbying.
But as long as you love me so.
Let it snow! Let it snow! Let it snow!

She stared at him as he left, still turning around every once in a while to wave goodbye to her. She looked at the flickering flame dancing on his palm, the fire dying as he took a step and disappeared from her sight.

Reyna sighed and as her eyes set on the empty bowl of popcorn, she tossed it to the kitchen sink.

She already missed him. Well, at least she'll see him again tomorrow – I mean, later, right?

She will.

She stared outside at the window and her home – Camp Jupiter, the winter wonderland. She stared at the snow falling from the sky and yawned. She was finally feeling the Christmas spirit.

At least tomorrow, she didn't have to worry about eidolons, her home being blown up, Hyperboreans, giant Titans ready to attack her camp, Leo Valdez disappearing to the face of the planet, and –

With that, Reyna covered the narrator's mouth to shut her up and she yawned, humming Let It Snow as she reached for her bed and for once, she was at peace.