Elsa sat at the window, the soft light of the moon shining through the windows of her small apartment. The city lights were dancing as the night went on, cars passing by without a care in the world. Yet with all the time gone by, Elsa had yet to feel at ease with the one thing she was missing tonight.
Elsa's life had not been an easy one. It was a wonder how she had even managed to get here of all places. Being born in a fairly wealthy family had its perks, but it was all destroyed when as a child, her parents had been killed in a car crash while on there way to visit their mothers sister. Elsa had cried for days, no weeks following the tragic accident and hardly ever spoke to anyone after that. Even as a teenager and an adult, she avoided talking to anyone, even her younger sister Anna.
Anna… Sweet Anna. Though only several years younger, Anna was always childish, but had a vivacity all her that always put a smile on Elsa's face. Anna had always been the optimist, the one that could lift the mood no matter what happened. Despite this Anna never ceased to end up in trouble. Not big mind you, but still, being Anna meant that no matter where you were something was bound to go wrong.
Several years ago, Anna had met a businessman by the name of Hans Westerguard. She had immediately been smitten with him and pursued him. Elsa had tried to stop this; being the older sister that she was, Elsa wanted to protect her. Elsa had not liked Hans when Anna first brought him home. He seemed nice enough, but was pompous and chauvinistic, going on about how his twelve brothers (Elsa wondered why anyone thought THAT had been a good idea) could never be a match for him.
Not long after that. Anna had found him cheating on her with some… well Anna and Elsa didn't want to think about that girl again. Anna had punched Hans, breaking his nose(and his ego). Following that Anna had packed up and moved out of the city opting to get as far away from Hans as possible. As a result while at the airport, she met another man by the name of Kristoff Bjorgman. She had just gotten off her flight and was out the door waiting for a cab when a huge dog suddenly tackled her to the ground. Anna hadn't minded this, for she loved dogs. Kristoff had managed to get Sven, as Anna would later find out off of her. Anna had laughed and asked Kristoff out for coffee as a way to get him to apologize. One thing led to another and eventually the two were engaged.
Elsa had met Kristoff some weeks after Anna first met him. Unlike Hans, she did approve of him. Anna had been so excited when Kristoff asked her to marry him. She had ranted happily about it to Elsa for hours on the phone. Elsa could still remember that day as clear as the day it happened
Elsa had been having a good day at work. Working as a ice rink skater was fun, most definitely fun, but she was exhausted. Her muscles ached and practically screamed for a soothing massage.
Stretching slightly, Elsa marveled at how she managed to do this every night. True she didn't need to, because of her inheritance, but who wanted to laze the day away?
Elsa walked to her bathroom closing the door and started running some hot water. Rather than shower, she decided to soak in a bath. She peeled of her cloths and lowered herself in the water. Her muscles felt so much better. Elsa grabbed the shampoo bottle and rubbed it on her head and moved down to the rest of her body.
Afterwards Elsa simply sat there, contemplating her life. She was 27, out in the world, with a great job and a loving sister who was dating a nice young man. what more could she need?
Elsa sighed, stepping out of the tub and grabbing a robe and towel donning the robe and wrapping the towel around her head. Just as she stepped out of the door, her phone rang. Elsa immediately ran to see who it was. According to the caller ID, it was Anna. Why would Anna call her at this late hour? Pressing the talk button Elsa spoke into the phone. "Anna."
Elsa had to move the phone away from her ear, because the net moment, Anna was screaming in excitement. "Elsa! Elsa! He did it he finally did it! he proposed!"
Elsa felt her mouth drop open. Her eyes began shining with awe. "He did!" she squealed. Anna her dear sweet baby sister was getting married. Elsa could not believe it.
"I know. He took me out to dinner, and was like totally nervous the entire time, but then, the chocolate cake came and instead of a cherry, there was a diamond ring!" Anna cried happily. Elsa felt herself choke as tears of happiness began to leak out of her eyes. "Oh Anna I'm so happy for you! Whens the big day?"
"next spring!" Anna cried. "I've got to go plan the wedding!" Anna continued to talk for hours as Elsa would later find out. They would talk about everything they could, until Anna inexplicably fell asleep in the middle of a sentence. Elsa had laughed and hung up, deciding to let her sleep. She needed some herself.
That had been a year ago. Yet Elsa never forgot that moment. The emotions she felt. It was a wonderful feeling.
Anna and Kristoff were married for about three months now. Elsa was happy for them and hoped the two would have a happy life together. She only hoped Anna wouldn't have a child too quickly though. Anna, despite working at a daycare and cared deeply for children, was still young only 25. Elsa knew that she would make a great mother, but wanted Anna to grow up a bit first.
Elsa sighed watching the lights go by once again. It never ceased to amaze her that the city had such life in it. It was beautiful.
Suddenly she felt hands wrap around her waist. Elsa squealed, frightened by the sudden intrusion. The intruder pulled Elsa close, but then proceeded to place tender kisses down her neck.
"evening snowflake." Said the warm soft voice of her boyfriend. Elsa simply moaned in response loving the feeling of his lips on her neck. She then turned and placed a kiss on his lips. He returned it, kissing her passionately.
Elsa pulled back a glower on her face "I didn't hear you come in" she said.
Joseph simply gave her a smile "you were too busy day dreaming about something to notice." He responded.
Elsa laughed and slapped his arm. "I missed you tonight" she said her voice low and husky.
Joseph grinned suggestively "the night is still young…"
Elsa wondered out of all the men she could have ended up with it had to be Joseph. They had met about 5 months ago while she was out with Anna and Rapunzel. In fact, Rapunzel was how they had even met!
Elsa Anna and Rapunzel were in a coffee shop, drinking some hot chocolate. Despite being relatively early in March, it was still pretty cold out so the girls had decided to go out for something to drink. Anna's wedding was not to far off, so it was also a way for them to tease each other about it.
Rapunzel, Elsa's cousin had married some months before, so she was happy to give Anna some pointers about the wedding. Anna on the other hand was more interested in finding Elsa a boyfriend.
Not that Elsa was against the idea, but she wasn't interested. Sure she had had several men pursue her, but she was more focused on her life. There had been one time Anna had set Elsa up on a blind date. While the guy was nice, he was immature and tried multiple times to show it, not in any bad way, but Elsa wasn't interested in a guy like that.
They took one last sip of their hot chocolate. Rapunzel sighed, enjoying the warm drink. Setting down the mug she said "I think we need another."
Anna laughed "I agree, its far to cold out."
Elsa smiled "one last cup before we turn in then."
Rapunzel got up and went to the line to order another drink. As soon as she was gone Anna immediately went into matchmaker mode.
"come on Elsa. You have to at least tell me if there is someone that your interested in." Anna whined
Elsa frowned. She gave her sister a cold stare "Anna, you're the one getting married. I'm not. If there was someone I as interested in I would tell you, but after that last guy you tried to set me up with…" she stopped because at that moment Rapunzel squealed
"oh my god Joseph is that you! Its been years!" the two woman turned to see Rapunzel hugging a young man. To their surprise, he was hugging back. Rapunzel pulled away, jumping with excitement. "when did you get into town?" she asked
Joseph laughed, "last week." he said 'I'm surprised to see you here I thought you were still back home."
Rapunzel gave him a grin "I am I'm just visiting my cousins. Oh! You should meet them!" she grabbed Joseph's hand a proceeded to drag him over to the table.
Elsa stared at the young man. He was taller than her, with a slim build, yet muscular. His hair was short and brown. His eyes were green and full. Elsa felt herself blush. He was quite handsome. Anna must have noticed her blush, because Elsa heard Anna cat call.
Rapunzel finally arrived with Joseph "guys this is Joseph, we went to school together." That surprised both Anna and Elsa. They had been to Rapunzel's home town and not once did she ever mention him.
Joseph reached out his hand. "Joseph" Anna shook his hand first "I'm Anna"
Joseph smiled then turned to Elsa. To her surprise, his cheeks reddened slightly as she grasped his hand. She felt a jolt as their fingers touched. Elsa pulled back slightly "Elsa" she whispered.
Joseph smiled. "It's a pleasure to meet you"
Needless to say not long after that, Elsa was surprised to hear from him again. one night she was walking home. It was particularly late and she had been unable to find a cab so she resorted to walking home.
She heard footsteps behind her. Fear and adrenaline hit her as she turned expecting to see some mugger. But to her surprise it was Joseph, looking quite tired, but he had a smile on his face.
"Elsa!" he said. Elsa sighed in relief "Joseph you scared me." She said
"sorry.." Joseph said sheepishly. "I was walking home and I noticed you were alone. I was worried."
Elsa colored slightly. With a sigh she said "well your welcome to walk me home" she said. Elsa gasped realizing what she had just said. Joseph however simply nodded.
The two walked on, silent until Joseph suddenly stopped and pulled Elsa close. Elsa was about to protest, when he slapped a hand on her mouth. "shh…"
Elsa ripped his hand off her mouth "what is it?"
Suddenly out of the shadows came a man in a mask. He was carrying a dagger and was looking at the pair with leering eyes. "well well, what do we have here?" he said
Elsa gasped and clung to Joseph. She had never been in this situation. She felt vulnerable, scared. She was going to be mugged… or worse….
"get out of here…." Joseph whispered to Elsa pushing her back. Elsa refused, not wanting to leave him to die. True she didn't know him, at least not very well, they had only once several days ago, but she would never forgive herself if he died while she ran.
"no!" she whispered harshly. Joseph however pushed her away harder "Run!" he screamed as the man lunged at them. Elsa ran in the opposite direction, hearing the sounds of bones breaking and the mugger screaming. Elsa ran behind a wall trying to catch her breath. She could hear Joseph and the mugger fighting.
She stayed there for a few minutes, hearing the mugger screaming in pain and suddenly heard a sickening snap, followed by a gargled cry before all was silent. At least it was until a crack rang out and she heard Joseph scream.
"no!" Elsa whispered and ran back towards the street. The sight that met her eyes was horrifying.
Joseph was lying on his back holding his right knee. Blood was gushing from the wound. Standing over him was the mugger, gun in hand as ready to fire. The dagger that he had was on the ground. Elsa also noticed that his arm was hanging limply at his side. Joseph must have broken it, then the mugger pulled out his gun.
Elsa stopped, noticing a piece of wood on the ground. Picking it up, she crept silently towards the mugger. Raising the wood she slammed it into his head. The mugger stumbled to the side clutching his wounded head, before smacking his head into the wall and he fell to the ground unconscious.
Elsa then turned to Joseph who was clutching his knee "Elsa!" he choked as he held his wounded knee. Elsa ran toward her friend, taking off her jacket and wrapping it around his wounded knee.
Later that night, they would find out that the bullet shattered his kneecap, leaving him with a permanent limp in his right leg. Elsa felt so guilty for this but Joseph assured her that it hadn't been her fault. Elsa had spent the night at the hospital, refusing to leave until he did. Following that night, one could say that they were dating. They spent every night together after that, drinking some hot chocolate at the same diner they met.
Joseph originally wasn't planning on going to the wedding, but Rapunzel had talked him into it, leaving him to cancel some business meetings (he was the CEO of a business conglomerate) just to make Anna happy.
At the wedding, Elsa had been surprised to see him (Anna would tease them about it) but was happy nonetheless. After Anna and Kristoff tied the knot, Elsa had invited him over to her place for some quiet time. Needless to say, it wasn't.
Anna never knew about that night, but she knew something was going on between them and wasn't surprised when Elsa had called her later on saying that Joseph was her boyfriend.
Not long after that, Elsa had moved in with him. Despite being wealthy, the two had a more modest mindset of living. Though that didn't stop Joseph from spoiling her every now and then one night he had taken her to a rather popular dancing place. By dance, one really meant Anna's slow dance. The surprise though was that it was empty and they had danced a very peculiar way.
Dressed in a very beautiful light blue dress, Elsa had her arms around her lover as he waltzed around the empty ice rink. Yes Joseph had made her dress up very nicely, only now she was wearing boots as they danced around the lightly lit floor.
Elsa suddenly stumbled, but before she could fall Joseph pulled her close.
"woah Elsa I thought you said you could skate!" he said lightly. Elsa glared at him "if you think I can't skate watch and learn!" she trudged over to the nearby skates and slipped off her boots, before putting on her skates.
Without missing a beat, she began gliding across the rink, Joseph watching with awe at the way she glided across the ice.
Joseph had tried to follow by example but failed miserably. He vowed never to go skating again. Elsa did not mind, for she knew that wasn't the only thing that they could do together.
Elsa simply continued to stare at her lover, wondering about all the things that had happened between them. All that could happen. She had never been one for dating, but that had gone out the window.
Joseph simply smiled at Elsa. He turned towards the window and opened it, letting in the soft moonlight. Elsa despite being covered wrapped her nightgown tighter around her.
To her surprise Joseph appeared to be nervous as he turned to her. He then walked behind her so that the moonlight was shining down on her. He then bent down on one knee, pulling a box out of his pocket.
Elsa felt her heartbeat quicken. Was he?
"Elsa. These past few months have been among the happiest of my life. I know that because you, the most wonderful, most gentle woman I have ever known have made me feel this way. So I ask you…. Will you marry me?" Joseph opened the box revealing a light cyan stone on a silver band.
Elsa felt tears leak from her eyes her breath catching in her throat as she tried to answer. "y-yes" she gasped, allowing Joseph to slip the ring onto her finger. She stared at the ring, marveling at its beauty, before leaping off the seat and tackling Joseph to the ground. "yes I will marry you!"
Elsa then claimed his mouth, exploring every of his mouth and body. She moaned as Joseph's hands explored her own body. "I am yours." Joseph whispered. "I love you, Elsa" Joseph said. Elsa continued to kiss him "I love you too Joseph." She whispered
Elsa grabbed Joseph's hands, pulling him into a sitting position. She then pulled him to his feet and proceeded to lead him into their shared bedroom, closing the door behind them