Ok guys. This story is coming back from the dead... Hopefully. I redid the first chapters (Minor changes). Hope you enjoy it! BTW This story used to be called "Freezing-Point Depression" But I realized i was trying to be edgy for edgy sake and that i really dont want it to be too depressing. Anyhow once again enjoy.

Chapter 1 : Study Group

A young woman waited in the hall outside of an apartment door. She gazed at her wrist reading the time off her Micky Mouse watch. The girl began biting her lip in indecision; she was earlier then when they agreed to meet. The worry took its toll on her and could be seen as her face changed expressions. The door was making her nervous and she began to straighten her clothing. The wind was particularly fierce tonight and had tousled her clothes mercilessly. She was dressed for the weather, wearing comfortable jeans and a hooded sweatshirt to protect her from the chill of the night. November was upon them and the nights have begun getting colder. Slung over her shoulder hung an over stuffed backpack, paper leaked out where the bag's zippers did not quite close. Her red hair had been restrained under two braided pigtails hanging past her shoulders. Her face, freckled like the night sky, calmed with a deep exhale. The girl seemed to have finally made up her mind raising her hand with new found resolve. However her courage just as quickly dissipated once she had to bring her clenched fist to the door.

"Come on Anna, it's not like you don't how to knock." she told herself sternly "It's just Elsa, I am sure she will be fine with me coming early".

Anna was overjoyed that she and her sister were now close. Close enough for her to come over to Elsa's apartment even. Even with that privilege the girl still had reserves. Anna worried that if she messed up Elsa would once again become distant. Anna cringed at the memories. Her and Elsa used to be closer than any sisters she had known, but once Elsa had entered her first year of high school she started to become more and more secluded. Elsa would trade movie nights with Anna to study alone in her room. Even when their parents asked Elsa to drive Anna around she would always remain detached. Anna had always remained optimistic though, asking her prodigy of a sister to help her with homework or to find non-existent missing items. But even that little interaction disappeared once Elsa went off to college. To make matters worse she decided to live on-campus only seeing her sister on school mandated vacations when the dorms were closed. Anna had crafted a plan, by working her hardest to study and with a few well chosen after school activities she had gotten into the same college as Elsa by the skin of her teeth. In true 'Anna Luck', as she liked to call it, it backfired when she found out Elsa would graduate a year early. This of course meant Anna was not only unable to see Elsa at school but her free time would not be dominated by the tough classes of her new school. Elsa has since begun to live alone in an apartment while interning at a top architectural firm. Anna had known her sister was smart, after all she graduated near the top of her class, but she was amazed at how fast Elsa was able to start her own life. The only way Anna was able to stay in touch was that their parents insisted Elsa come home every Sunday for family dinner. Anna on the other hand had just entered her second year of college. To say that she was struggling would be an understatement as she was in danger of flunking out of her calculus class. Which is what brought her to Elsa's door.

Well here we go.

Knock knock

"Hey Elsa, open up… I'm here… I mean it's me… Anna! " Anna sputtered at the door getting increasingly frazzled.

Good work Anna, way to keep it cool. She probably thinks there is some crazy person outside her door.

The knob turned opening the door to reveal her older sister. Elsa looked breathtaking. She had not yet changed out of her work clothes and was wearing a dress vest over a white blouse accentuated with a navy blue tie. Her dress pants offset her vest and complimented her long legs. She wasn't completely professional though, Elsa had let her hair down into a loose braid that hung over her left shoulder, Anna suspected Elsa had done this after getting back from work. Nothing could ever come close to the beauty of Elsa's ice blue eyes though, they shone more like precious gems then eyes. For as long as Anna could remember she always felt a deep a sense of pride whenever she saw Elsa. Elsa seemed happy to see Anna as well and smiled when she caught the girl's gaze while opening the door wide allowing her sister access to come in.

"I'm here for our weekly torture session!" Anna joked instantly.

Elsa's smile broadened until it glistened in her eyes. "I'll get the ball and chain then. We haven't a moment to lose!" She teased back.

Anna passed by Elsa entering the apartment while apologizing for being early.

Elsa dismissed it with a shake of her head. "Not at all, you're welcome here anytime." she said simply.

Anna took in the sight of the girl's apartment again; it was of a decent size with a simple layout including a split kitchen and living room area, a bedroom, and full bathroom. She deposited her book bag on the kitchen table with a breath of relief. She opened it taking out her notebooks and spreading them out on the table. Elsa moved a chair next to Anna's chosen seat and settled down eying the sheets of paper Anna had promptly placed out.

"Aren't you eager to get to work today! I am glad you are finally taking initiative in your studies." Elsa said proud.

"Well I… er… kinda have plans later tonight… So I thought, you know, I'd give it 110% early then leave… early" Anna managed to say with false enthusiasm.

"Plans?" Elsa asked curiously. "They must be pretty important for you to fail Calculus over them."

Anna looked down at her homework in front of her feeling guilty. It's true, she was struggling with math. Just several weeks back they were having their weekly family dinner with everyone present. It seemed that this particular dinner their father thought the topic-of-choice should be Anna's shortcomings in her academics. Even though she was being lectured Anna would not regret that night. That was when everything started between her and Elsa. She was having a debate with her father on "Why calculus was still needed when her phone could do all the problems anyways". The debate got rather heated causing their mother to try to establish peace when Elsa spoke. Anna hadn't heard what she said but registered that Elsa had mentioned her name, which may not seem like much but when you have been living pretty much secluded from your older sister for years it's a pretty big deal. Anna directed her attention at her sister promptly ignoring her father's side of the argument waiting for Elsa to repeat herself. Elsa had offered to tutor her in calculus until she could get her grades back up, she was an architect and had to use similar formulas on a daily basis and had passed the course without a hitch when she had to take it. Anna was amazed at the offer and found herself dumbfounded trying to think of how to accept. She somehow was able to convey that she agreed, grasping at any chance to try to rekindle their sisterly bond once again. Even if it meant doing more calculus she had thought bitterly.

Elsa sitting content in her chair watched her sister's face. It never seemed to stay still, constantly changing expression while the redhead was lost in thought. She thought it impossible that one person's face could move so much, in such a small amount of time. Elsa saw some hesitation wash over her sister's face and spoke.

"However, I guess one day of fun can't hurt. Right?" Elsa reassured.

"Right!" Anna exclaimed snapping back to reality.

"Well, let's start with this problem right here" Elsa said pointing to the first problem on Anna's sheet.

Anna threw her hands up with a cheer of success. Her homework was finally done and with the help from Elsa she felt that she may have actually learned some of the material. She stood up victorious for a well deserved stretch as Elsa rolled her eyes at the dramatic girl in front of her.

"Come on it wasn't that bad." Elsa said interrupting the girls movement.

"Yeah, it was pretty easy. No Problemo." Anna all too eagerly replied scratching her nose causing Elsa to let loose a smile and a slight giggle.

I forgot how cute her giggle was. Anna thought and smiled. She had forgotten how much she missed Elsa's mannerism. Like the way she pushed her loose hair behind her ear when she was thinking about a rather difficult problem, or how Elsa's eyes would squint when she thought something was very funny, all the while, trying to hide her laughter under one of her delicate hands. Granted it was usually caused by Anna's reckless clumsiness but Anna knew it was well worth the bruises. Above all else Anna adored how Elsa would look at her, it was tender and unconditional like the sun's brilliance nurturing a flower. Elsa made her feel like no time had passed since they were little. As if it was just last week when they would throw a white cloth over their dog trying to fool their parents that there was a ghost in the house in an attempt to sneak cookies.

"Huh?" Anna squeaked realizing she had been asked something.

Elsa shook her head playfully at Anna's absent mindedness. "I said good thing we finished earlier than expected, you had said something about needing to leave early?"

Anna jumped at the memory. "Oh yeah! I almost forgot about my date!" she said sounding surprised.

Anna took her cell phone out of the sweatshirts pocket to check the time. She still had 15 minutes before she had to leave to meet her date. Which was lucky considering she forgot completely about. Anna had lied to their parents saying that studying with Elsa would take much of the evening and she would not make it back until late. Her plan was perfect, all she needed to do was make sure Elsa wouldn't talk to her parents later on tonight. The red head shifted her attention back to Elsa seeing the older girl harboring a mischievous grin.

"Date?" Elsa asked melodically.

"Huh!? Who told you?" Anna demanded shocked.

Elsa heard the surprise in Anna's voice and pushed further. " You did you goober and from the look of it you are trying to keep it a secret." Elsa paused thoughtful "Too bad you never could keep secrets for too long."

Anna opened her mouth to protest but was unable to come up with a response instead she opted to turn a particular deep shade of red. I wish Elsa didn't know me so well Anna thought. Throughout their childhood whenever they had been caught doing something "rebellious", as their mother called it, their parents would always lean on Anna to spill the beans. All it usually took was a few well placed compliments about the misdeed and Anna couldn't hold back her delight to proudly tell of the escapade. Anna shook her head dismissing the past, she needed to come up with an excuse before Elsa found out anything more. Elsa took the silence as confirmation deciding to tease her younger sister a little more before letting the girl leave.

"Well you should be off then! You don't want to be late. I was just going to take a shower. Though… I really should call Mom and Dad to tell them you're on your way home." Elsa said lightly tapping her own phone against her lips causing her sister to stiffen.

"Nonononono!" Anna overflowed "I mean… Call? Why would you… um… call? They know all about it... Yep." Anna said nervously, bouncing dramatically.

"Oh, they do? So you only kept this from me?" Elsa countered. "Here I was hoping to give you advice." Elsa finished feigning hurt.

Anna's heart sank. She knew Elsa was only kidding but after the two had been apart for so long Anna never wanted Elsa to look like that, especially if Anna was the cause. Anna quickly tried to explain.

"Sorry… I lied. They don't know." Anna admitted in a small voice. "But if you have advice I'd like to hear it" She supplemented hopeful.

Elsa knew her sister was trying to change the subject and decided to let her sister get her way this time. Elsa straightened her posture trying to look regal in her work clothes.

"I would offer some but I don't know anything about the guy. Perhaps you should first tell me some more about him" Elsa said shifting the focus on the unknown man.

Anna linked her hands behind her back thinking. She was torn between spilling everything to Elsa or trying to keep it a secret a little longer. The decision was quickly resolved when she saw the reassuring look Elsa was wearing. She genuinely wants to help. Maybe we are getting the hang of this sister thing after all Anna decided.

"Ok, but you can't tell a soul!" Anna said waiting for Elsa to agree. Once Elsa gave a quick nod Anna began her story. "Well I was at my friend's party last weekend. Everyone was having a good time having a few drinks when.."

"Drinks? You're not old enough to be drinking" Elsa interjected.

"Sshhh, don't interrupt" Anna retorted ignoring Elsa's disapproval. "So after a little while this gorgeous guy came up and started talking to me. At first I was like 'He's not talking to me' but then he kept talking so I was like 'Wait what?'. Then he started playing a game of poker offering me a seat next to him. He said that it was where good luck charms should sit. Which of course means I was his good luck charm! Now from what my friend said he was good at bluffing, but I saw his hand and even if I don't know how to play poker I'm sure he wouldn't lie. After all he is studying business. And since when have you met a business man who was dishonest? Well except for that one shop owner we…"

"Anna" Elsa interrupted firmly. As much as Elsa enjoyed Anna's dramatic reenactments she felt they had gotten too far off topic. "Something about a date?" Elsa asked feeling a little more frustrated than a sister should.

"Oh hush you, I was just getting to that." Anna said dismissively. "Anyway, at the end of the party Hans asked me back to his place but I had school the next morning so instead we agreed to have a date tonight!" Anna summed up feeling accomplished.

"Ok, so his name is Hans" Elsa said still processing the story. "Wait, wait, wait! Back to his place?!" Elsa asked her voice raising a few octaves.

"Well we were going to go to a 5 star restaurant to have caviar and wine but between us not having a job and going to college we are both a little tapped out of cash at the moment."Anna responded sarcastically.

"Is a pizza joint out of the question! Besides Dad pays for school." Elsa burst feeling chagrined. "You know what a guy means when he says… you know. 'Back at his place'?" she questioned feeling the blush creep on her face.

Anna watched as her usual composed sister seemed to be treading water for words. While she felt like a predator watching Elsa squirm uneasy on how to express her adult thoughts. With a villainous grin she decided it was her turn to tease her older sister for once.

"Of course! He said there would be Supersmash Bros., Jenga, and Disney movies!" Anna said mustering her most innocent tone.

"Anna, that isn't what is at his house. Well it might be there, but it's not what he wants to do." Elsa tried clarifying beginning to glow an even deeper red.

"What? What does he want to do? I thought everyone loved Disney movies?" Anna said maintaining her innocent facade.

"He has an ulterior motive. Like he wants to… he just 'wants to'." Elsa managed to get out with some difficulty.

Elsa now had her head hidden in her hands hoping to cool off her face and hoping Anna had understood. Elsa peeked through her fingers to see if Anna had realized what she was trying to say. Anna saw her sister's quizzical glance and decided to prolong the teasing a little longer. Anna held Elsa's gaze cocking her head sideways and shrugged waiting for her sister to take the bait and answer her.

Elsa tripped over a few attempts at a response looking at everything but Anna. Then after the fifth try she closed her eyes. She inhaled deeply then met Anna's gaze leaning towards her younger sister and in a voice just above a whisper said "Sex".

Oh frack, oh frack . She is so adorable! I just want to... Wait what do I want to do? Anna felt her heart jump to the roof of her mouth. She drank in the image of her sister. Elsa, usually the picture of a modern day queen was redder than Anna's hair, her form was hunched as if she was trying to hide from her thoughts, even Elsa's words sounded different as if she couldn't process how to speak. Anna decided her sister had enough torment for one evening. Payback for all the calculus Anna justified.

"Oh, I didn't know you knew such lewd words!" Anna spoke revealing her true intentions through an exaggerated gasp and impish smile.

Elsa's blush fueled face morphed into surprise as her sisters actions produced a wave of revelation.

"Anna were you…" Elsa started.

"Hold up, you said that you wanted to give some advice. But I don't think I've ever seen you with a date. What experience are you speaking from?" Anna said quickly changing the subject.

"Anna!" Elsa cried, her brow knitted together in a scowl. She quickly seized one of the many crinkled up paper balls on the table and tossed them towards her sister. "How could you!"

Anna chuckled dismissing her sisters embarrassed cries with a smile. Reaching out Anna caught Elsa's hand and squeezed it effectively silencing the older girl.

"Thank you for worrying but I promise you I won't do anything rash. Really, I just want to get to know him better." Anna said meaningfully. "Can you trust me?"

Elsa stared at Anna for a few moments with hesitation in her eyes. Elsa knew Anna rarely spoke so formally, usually resorting to jokes to cover her true feelings. Finally she seemed to come to decision giving her sister a loving smile. "Of course I trust you. But that doesn't mean I won't worry. Make sure you give me a call if you need anything."

Anna felt relieved at her answer but before she could tell Elsa, the girl was already standing. She raised her hand to the ceiling stretching her back. Once Elsa finished she turned her attention back to her sister. All the while Anna was watching her sister intently, only realizing how much she was staring when Elsa gave her a curious look.

"So, umm… about that earlier question. What is your advice about guys?" Anna asked opting to look at the floor than be caught staring again.

"Never mind that. I need to a take a shower and you need to get going." Elsa said eying the clockface on the wall.

"Don't worry, don't worry. I've got plenty of time. Besides I am more interested in you." Anna said waving her hand in the air in an attempt to physically disperse any worries.

"You're incorrigible! Besides I don't know what you would want to know about me anyway." Elsa responded rolling her eyes at the younger girl.

Anna's mind filled with all the different questions that she wanted to ask her sister. In truth, Anna wanted to know everything about her sister. Though what Anna wanted to know the most was why Elsa shut her out, why had she left without much discussion, and why did she want to get back in touch so suddenly? But Anna feared voicing all that would just push Elsa further away. As Anna thought she noticed Elsa looking at the clock once again. Anna knew if she didn't get Elsa talking then the conversation was over and all that was left for her was a bus ride home. Thinking quickly Anna settled for a less personal, and more on topic, question.

"The people you have dated?" Anna blurted out.

"Excuse me?" Elsa said surprised at the question.

Learn to talk much? She must think I'm going mad.

"Well since you offered to give me some advice I started to wonder what kind of guys have you gone out with?" Anna reasoned on the spot.

Elsa's face flushed a bit. "I am not sure how that would help you… Besides I've still got to take shower." Elsa said cautiously backing towards her bedroom.

Anna watched as her sister entered the bedroom. She felt her heart sink. They had been doing so well, and now Elsa was ready to bolt. Anna tried to get her frustration under control and followed her sister into the room.

I've got to keep the conversation going.

"Do you like, go for artistic guys? Cause I always thought you'd go for painters" Anna tried hopeful, fiddling with her hands nervously.

"Anna, you are going to be late and I am taking my shower." Elsa responded guarded. She had begun making her way to the bathroom door.

"How about muscle heads?" Anna said ignoring her sister. "They are always helpful when it comes to labor." Anna said stopping outside the bathroom door. Elsa had made her way into the bathroom with her back to Anna, however the large mirror allowed Anna the perfect view of her sister's face.

"It's not important. Besides, look at the time. You are going to be late" Elsa chastised getting annoyed.

Anna saw her sister's expression and begun getting frustrated herself. "Just give me a small hint. Anything! Like how…" Anna desperately began.

"Drop it!" Elsa spoke conclusively.

"God, Elsa!" Anna burst letting her frustration take over. "How about girls!? Do you go for them!?"

The words were soaked in sarcasm and bitter irritation. Anna knew immediately she shouldn't have spoken so harshly. Elsa just stood still facing the bathroom with her back to Anna not moving or speaking. Anna begun to fear she might have gone too far as the older girl seemed unresponsive and Anna regretted everything instantly. She looked in the mirror hoping to catch her sisters expression for any clues on how to apologize. Anna felt the world stop. She watched as Elsa's face drained of all color, her breathing came fast, and her blue eyes had dilated wide. Elsa looked scared. Anna just stood watching her sister awestruck. Elsa's expression then began to change, she seemed to cringe as if remembering something terrible. Anna's mind had now stopped working entirely. Her mind stuck in a loop only able to process one thought.

Oh.

"Don't be ridiculous. Now I really do have to take a shower, and you really should leave." Elsa finally spoke , the words sounding nonchalant and light. But Elsa's face had already betrayed her words. Elsa did not turn around nor wait for Anna's response, instead she turned quickly and closed the door masking her from view. A few moments later the sound of running water could be heard throughout the apartment.

Anna didn't have the words to respond. The girl stared at her hands barely able to grasp the situation. Slowly she clenched them into fists and in a single swift motion hit herself in the forehead. The sudden pain brought Anna back to reality. She was still stunned but felt a need to talk to Elsa, if only to gain some clarity. Elsa doesn't want to talk, that's why she ran away Anna's traitorous thoughts reminded her. Anna covered her face with her hands frustrated at her cluelessness. Still unsure what to do Anna whispered the only thing she knew for certain.

"I fucked up."