There was something delicate yet so harsh about the snow falling down from the sky, decorating the landscape surrounding yourself and Kakashi. The two of you were dressed in weather-appropriate clothing to keep you warm as snowflakes began adorning your bodies, only to melt in the end and soak whatever they touched. Against the heavy puffer jacket, you did not mind the nature-born speckles standing out, making you look so as though moments prior you had been rolling in the snow.
What you did mind, however, was how the snowflakes felt against the uncovered parts of your neck: first cold and then wet, making you shiver immediately upon contact. While several flakes lost their way to the ground and instead nestled in the space where your neck was not covered by both your knitted scarf and jacket, most of them had your hands feeling as though at any moment they might fall off.
It was then that you also realized that you forgot your gloves at home. You didn’t need to be told that it was stupid of you, idiotic even. While Konoha wasn’t known for harsh winters that exceeded the expectations and forecasts, covering your skin was always advised to avoid any kinds of health issues from the snow falling from the sky and ice forming on the ground.
But of course, you of all people just had to forget your gloves. If your cheeks weren’t feeling quite hot already from how compressed you were in your winter wear, akin to a sushi roll as Kakashi had commented moments before you two stepped outside, they would be feeling by now due to the embarrassment coursing through you.
“‘Kashi,” You began hesitantly. By now, you were already rubbing your hands together in the hope that the resulting friction would create enough heat to keep you at least somewhat warm. “I forgot my gloves at home.”
In your opinion, you did sound a bit pathetic as you spoke these words, because what was he supposed to do about your forgetfulness? Throughout your relationship, had it not been for Kakashi, you probably would not have your head on your neck anymore, as by now, you would have forgotten it somewhere. When beginning to date him it hadn’t been your intention for him to make sure you don’t forget anything, he had taken on the roll without any protest and always looked over your shoulder, checking that you have everything with you.
(The fact that you would forget was something you should have seen coming by now and somehow, you didn’t.)
Your boyfriend looked over at you, several strands of his silver hair falling out of his knitted cap as he moved his head. They fell near his eyes, but not close enough to obscure his sole charcoal eye from glancing down at your almost blue hands, before looking up at your face again.
Kakashi let out a slow sigh, shaking his head with a smile. “I knew this was going to happen,” He said in a tone that reminded you of a parent scolding their child. Quicker than your eyes could follow, Kakashi pulled something out of one of the pockets of his jacket and held it out to you. Your eyes widened as you saw the pair of gloves he held in his own gloved hand, nudging you to take them. “so I came prepared.” There was a twinkle in his eye when he spoke his words, one of mirth mixed with mischief.
“‘Kashi …” You whispered, evidently surprised by his action. To call it ‘heart-warming’ would be a major understatement in your opinion. You turned your head to look at him and the soft smile visible from underneath his mask. With a smile of your own, you said, “You didn’t have to.”
The silver-haired Shinobi shrugged leisurely, his scarf moving with the motion of his shoulders. “Better safe than sorry.” While he hadn’t noticed your lack of gloves the moment the two of you made your way out of the door, he was glad that he had taken an extra pair with him, just to be safe.
Carefully, you took the pair of gloves out of his hand and into your own, your hand noticeably shaking from the cold as you did so. The way your fingers clamped around the warm material worried him, so much so that he took the gloves into his hand again.
“Let me help you.” Kakashi said, not giving you any room to argue with you.
Without hesitating, you held your hands out to him and watched as he stuffed one of the gloves into his jacket again before he slipped the right glove onto your right hand. He first made sure that your fingers were all in the right spot before he pulled it down to fit snugly. Then, Kakashi repeated the same steps with the left glove and left hand, making sure that it too, kept your cold fingers warm.
To seal the deal, Kakashi gently lifted both of your now gloved hands and pressed a masked kiss to each of them before intertwining one of his hands with yours, smiling at you. “Shall we?”
How could you say no to him? There was no doubt, that you were lucky to be dating such a thoughtful man as Kakashi.
The smile you offered him was genuine. Now that your hands no longer felt cold due to you being so forgetful, you were ready to enjoy your day out with your boyfriend. “We shall.”