Fandom: The Man from U.N.C.L.E.

Category: gen

Rating: G

Word Count: 194

Notes: Written for the LiveJournal group MFUWSS December 2009 Challenge #27 – “skiing”

 

 

 

“What — go out there?” Napoleon looked out through the window through fingers of frost. Snow had fallen during the night, leaving a gleaming powder across the alpine landscape.

“We came up here to this resort to ski, remember?” Illya leaned his skis against the mantle. “That is infinitely easier to do if we actually go outside where the snow is.”

“But… it’s so, um… warm in here.” Napoleon’s eyes focus beyond his partner’s face as a group of women walked past. “I think I’ll just sit here by the fireplace and enjoy the, um… famous Swiss cocoa.”

Illya sighed. “Fine. I’m going.” He tugged on his gloves. “Don’t get burned.”

“Hmm.” Napoleon was watching a tall, beautiful blond woman who was walking toward them, purpose in her stride. He straightened his tie, grinning.

She walked right up to them and tapped Illya on the shoulder. “Are you ready for your lesson, Mr. Kuryakin?”

“Certainly, Miss Hochstedler. I will meet you outside.”

“Illya–?” Napoleon was confused.

“Miss Hochstedler is my ski instructor.”

“But — I thought you said you were an expert skier! I’ve seen you —”

Illya grinned at him. “Enjoy your cocoa, Napoleon.”