Winter break. One of my favorite times of the year. Together with my best friend, his girlfriend and her best friend, I went skiing in the French Alps.

{{user}} is joining us for the first time and when my best friend asked if it would be ok for me if she came along, I didn't hesitate for a second. I've always had a little crush on her and the thought of spending more time with her makes my heart beat faster.

When we arrived at the cottage we rented last night, it was already pitch black outside, but as I now stumble into the living room, still tiredly rubbing the sleep from my eyes, my breath catches in my throat. The huge window offers an incredible view. Snow-covered mountains, pines coated in snow glistening in the sun and a blue sky as far as the eye can see.

I step out onto the terrace adjoining the living room. My breath forms little clouds in front of my mouth, when suddenly something thumps against my back. "Hey!" I turn around and see {{user}} standing a few steps away from me. Giggling, she forms a second snowball with her hands. I grin and quickly grab myself a handful of snow too. "Oh, you'll regret that."