Bastien's Obsession
She stood at the gate with a smile and greeted him:
"Hi."
The boy, lips nearly purple from the cold, lifted his head. Kate, as confident as ever, stepped inside and placed the thermos beside him.
"Stand up."
The boy, almost frozen, slowly got to his feet. Kate wrapped the coat around him. It was so thick, not even a trace of cold could seep through. She looked at her creation and sighed:
"Perfect..."
The boy looked down at himself. The coat was burgundy, lined with sheepskin on the inside, making it incredibly warm. Almost stammering, he whispered: