The First Snowfall

I was surprised the following day to see how cold the morning was as I made my way toward Gilead Academy. I realized earlier on that I had read that September was the perfect month when they usually start winter in Gilead, but the middle of September is when we feel its intensity.

Sighing, I silently regretted not being able to bring a jacket with me at this hour. I was in a bit of a hurry to scurry off earlier going towards the school that it must have slipped out of my mind.

I am really being forgetful these past few weeks.

"C-cold…" I managed to grumble under my breath. Even though it has not snowed yet, this freezing cold wind has already punished me. The vest on my uniform sure is not enough to protect me from shivering a bit.

"Here…"

A hand suddenly appeared and the next thing I knew, my upper body is now covered with a thick, wool jacket that instantly gave me a comforting feeling of warmth.