School was starting soon for Elise. The holidays were coming to a close.

Elsie groaned. She hated waking up to the reality of having to attend school! Boring lessons, boring teachers... And there's part she hated the most, waking up early in the morning.

Sadly, it was inevitable not to go to school. Still grumbling about how bad school was, Elise stared into space and pouted.

Knock knock knock! "Elise! Come out to play!"

Elsie opened the door to find a thrilled Jamie jumping out and down.

"I don't think I can, school's gonna start-"

"Who cares? Come on!" Jamie dismissed Elise's words by pulling her out of the house.

The hyperactive boy opened the door as quickly as he could. Upon seeing his friends already engaged in a snowball fight, he ran towards them as fast as he could and joined in as well.

Elise was left standing at the doorway, still unsure whether she should participate.

She wasn't in the mood to play as there were negative thoughts about school clouding her mind. She slipped her hands into the pocket of her jacket and turned back into the house.

Splosh! A snowball hit her back. Elise stopped in her tracks.

"Go away Jamie I'm not in the mood." Elise sighed.

Another snowball hit her back, causing her to turn around.

"Jamie, I said-" Elise started, but found herself face to face with the winter spirit.

"Oh, it's you... Hey Jack."Elise tried to casually start a conversation but her burning cheeks gave away her feelings.

"Miss me?" The silver haired spirit smirked.

"I kept my promise, I'm back before you know it."he added.

"Hey Elise! What are you staring at! Come join in!" Jamie shouted.

"Yeah Elise, look at your little friend over there." Jack encouraged. "Why the long face? This isn't like you at all."

"It's just that I'm just not in the mood. You guys have fun, I just feel like staying indoors today."Elise sighed.

With that, she rushed inside and closed the door with much more force than intended.

Elise, with hands still holding on to the wooden front door, stared at it for a long time. She felt so embarrassed every time she saw Jack after what happened in the forest. It was like every second of her seeing him was eating her from the insides.

And dang it, she just remembered her holiday homework was left undone. Grumbling to herself, she dragged her feet up to her bedroom to complete them-which was quite a impossible mission as there were only 2 days left.

Jack watched as Elise slammed the door in his face. He was quite surprised as Elise usually enjoyed snowball fights.

There must be something troubling her, he thought.

Worried, Jack floated up to Elise's bedroom window and saw her furiously scribbling on her pile of undone homework. Wanting to help her, he knocked on her bedroom window.

Elsie didn't respond.

Knock knock knock! Elise still didn't respond.

What's up with her? Being so engrossed today. Jack thought.

He stuck out his tongue and did a small dance before flying back to join Jamie in his snowball fight.

Groan!

"I hate homework! Horrible homework!" Elise yelled out in frustration, banging her head to the table repeatedly.

Unable to stand the sight of the horrifying paperwork in front of her, Elise got up from her seat and opened the windows, relishing the cool winter breeze.

She took in a deep breath and smiled to herself. The winter air is just as refreshing as always.

"Come one! Nananananah! You can't hit me!"

Elise looked down in the direction of the voice. She saw Jamie playing so happily with his friends in the snow. I should join them, but I can't! Elise thought angrily to herself. Damn this blasted homework!

Elise stared longingly at the children playing. She suddenly felt a chill down her spine.

Strange, she thought. Her room was supposed to be warm.

"Need some help?" An all so familiar voice called out.

Elise knew who it was. Without turning around, she answered.

"Help? I think I'm gonna need lots of it."

This story will be on hiatus for quite long due to the new school term! Thanks to all those for reviewing/following/favouriting! Love you all! Sighs I am so sad that school's starting soon!

AND HAPPY NEW YEAR PEEPS!