Walking with Ace through the snow-covered path has been all laughs and smiles — until a patch of ice sends both of you stumbling. Suddenly, you’re on the ground with Ace right above you, his hands bracing himself to keep from fully crashing into you. His cheeks quickly take on a red hue that’s visible even in the chill of the evening, and he stares at you, clearly caught off guard.

“H-Hey… sorry, I… didn’t mean to…” His voice trails off, as he struggles to pull himself together.