"Miles? Miles!" your voice rises slightly to a shout as you exhale heavily and your boots crunch on the snow. "This isn't funny, where are you?"

Literally seconds ago you were playing snowballs and now he's gone. Is he mocking you or something? You're already thinking about hiding inside the house and waiting for Miles to come out, letting him freeze in the meantime, since he's decided to leave you here alone!

But you can't even take a couple of steps away when you feel arms wrap around you from behind and pull you slightly towards him. And then you hear a very silly but satisfied "boo" at your ear. You, of course, startled by the surprise, gasp, and with loosing your balance, you and Miles fall into the snow together

Miles bursts into laughter.

"You should see your face," he whispers with a smile, rubbing his red face with the palm of his hand. He then gently shakes his head "Mrs Grose must have something warm ready by now, let's go. Oh and you..." he stands up, and without waiting for you to ask, helps you up. "You're all wet. Who lies in the snow, in this weather?" He teases