Hey, I'm writing a Frozen fanfic (dear Freyja help me) and delve into the Elsanna fandom I have wandered around for ages. Even though it's an AU and Elsa and Anna are not related in this fic, I know people still flame and complain so if you don't like it, just don't read it. This is rated M for future chapters and I hope you enjoy!
I don't own Frozen.
This chapter is dedicated to MikuxLuka401 for all your support and best wishes on this special day.
Nothing tasted sweeter than the taste of chocolate birthday cake.
"Here. I got you a present." The shy yet popular Kristoff Bjorgman tossed a bundle, loosely wrapped in newspaper comics, into the arms of an unsuspecting redhead. The blonde muttered a quick "I hope you like it," before walking the other way.
"He totally likes you Anna!" a squeal from Rapunzel cut through the silence. The redhead turned to her older cousin, raising an eyebrow in amusement.
"He just got me a present Zel; there's nothing more to it than that." The elder rolled her eyes in exasperation.
"Look, you're just in denial because you know you like him too," Rapunzel playfully poked Anna's arm. "Well it doesn't matter anyway because I got you an even better birthday present!"
"Do I even want to know?"
"Yes! But I won't tell you," Rapunzel waved her finger back and forth. "That would ruin the surprise!" Sighing, Anna stuck the present in her locker and turned to the bustling crowded hallway.
"Why did my birthday have to land on a school day?" Anna booed.
"Chin up cuz! You just have to get through one more period and then you can go home and party it up!" She eagerly hopped from one foot to another. Anna warily looked at her.
"Man, I wish I had your energy. I have no idea how I'm going to survive Ms. Arendelle's class." Anna shook her head and sighed. "I don't know how Kristoff can stand her. She's such a harsh teacher." Rapunzel nodded in agreement.
"Just don't do anything to piss Her Majesty and you'll be okay." Rapunzel patted Anna's back heartily. "Ya don't wanna land a detention with the Ice Queen on your birthday." Anna grunted in agreement.
"Honestly, I have no idea how people can stand her. The only one who seems to tolerate her is Kristoff and how he does it, only the gods know." The bell rang causing the girls to jump.
"Shit! I gotta go! Bye Zel!" Anna waved while dashing down the hall. The elder chuckled to herself, gave a short wave, and turned to head to her own class.
"I'm late!" Anna shouted, tumbling through the door. Ms. Arendelle, who was standing at the front of the room, turned to shoot a glare at the disheveled girl.
"So I am aware," her voice was sharp and brisk like a cold winter's eve. Her eyes hardened while they skimmed over the girl before the harsh crinkles in face softening. "Word is that today is your birthday." Anna nodded hurriedly. "However that gives you no excuse to be late to my class. Now go sit in your seat before I give you detention!" Anna yelped and hurried to her seat like a puppy that had just been shocked. Ms. Arendelle proceeded to turn back to the class, returning to her lecture on key signatures. Plopping in her seat, Anna began to jot down notes, remembering to glare at her teacher every time she looked up at the board.
The forty-two minutes that was her music theory class seemed to drag on for hours. Anna nearly cried when the bell rang, allowing her release.
"Now don't forget to finish these worksheets for tomorrow! I want to see them on my desk as soon as you walk into class!" Ms. Arendelle's voice rose above the clatter of chairs and rustling of papers. The redhead merely shrugged her off and made a mad dash to her locker, but not before noticing a certain blonder-haired boy approach her much-hated teacher.
"Home Sweet Home!" Anna whooped as she skipped down the hallway. Her peers let out a laugh or rolled their eyes. This was more like typical Anna.
The energetic girl managed to slow down for her cousin, who was gathering the last of her belongings for the trip home. Rapunzel smiled warmly while her eyes shone with joy. She was genuinely happy to see Anna perk up a bit and was just as happy to drive her home for her.
"I see you're ready to go and celebrate?" she asked. Anna nodded eagerly, hopping from foot to foot. The smile on Rapunzel's face grew even wider as she shouldered her backpack and nodded her head. "Well let's go then!"
The drive home felt almost as long as Anna's last period class but the wait was worth it. Pulling into the driveway, Anna could see through the window the image of her family members bustling inside the house. Upon opening the front door, people beamed at the birthday girl and moved to greet her. Out of the corner of her eye, Anna noticed the desert table and gulped in anticipation. There was chocolate fondue, chocolate cake, chocolate covered strawberries, and even chocolate covered chocolate. Anna felt like she might cry; it was glorious. Looking around at the massive party in front of her, Anna could see her friends and family mingling peacefully. Sighing, she relaxed. That is, until that familiar blonde hair poked out through the crowd. Rising to her feet, she dashed over to him, careful not to knock anyone over.
"Kristoff!" she called out. The boy lifted his head towards the sound of the voice, scanning the crowd to find the source. "Kristoff!" she called again and this time their eyes met. He smiled shyly and approached the girl, moving through the crowd with far more grace than the eager girl.
"Hey," she said when they finally come within a close enough vicinity to hold a conversation without having to yell over the noise.
"Hey," he grinned softly. "Happy Birthday, Anna." The girl blushed and he shifted awkwardly.
"Thanks… I didn't know you were going to be here! I mean, not that I didn't want you here but that I didn't think you were going to ever be at one of my parties! Not that I expect you to come but just thought that it'd be nice since we never really-" A finger at her lips silenced her. The boy looked down at her with soft, gentle eyes.
"It's an honor to be here. Might I get you a drink?" he gestured to the table filled with beverages and snacks. Anna could only nod as he poured two cups to the top with punch. Taking the cup in her hand, Anna thanked him.
"I showed up a little bit late because I had to stay after school to help my aunt out. I came here right over here afterwards. "
"Wait, who's your aunt? Is she here?" Anna questioned while scanning the crowd for a lady resembling the boy in front of her. He chuckled.
"I don't think you'd want her here considering how vocal you are about hating her class."
"Who is she…" Anna trailed off before gasping. "No!… Tell me she's not-"
"Ms. Arendelle? Yes, that would my aunt. Lovely lady once you get to know her. She's my mother's sister but my aunt's the youngest between the two girls." Kristoff smiled before shaking his head, hair flipping lightly from the action. His face colored slightly and he finished his train of thought. "She's not here because she has some other job. Not sure what it is but I'm sure she'd send her regrets. Practically half the town seems to be here." It was Anna's turn to shuffle awkwardly, feeling slightly embarrassed. Kristoff offered a small smile.
"Hey Anna. I was thinking… Maybe you'd like to go with me to-"
"And now may we have the birthday girl to the front please! Calling the birthday girl to the front!" A loud boomed cut off his speech and Anna's head snapped to the front where her father stood on a little pedestal at the front of the room. "I've got an announcement to make! Don't make me wait or I'll take back my birthday gift to you and trust me, you don't want that to happen!" A couple people chuckled; Rapunzel's giggling could be heard over them all. Anna shot Kristoff a look of apology and he answered by nodding in understanding.
"Ah there you are!" her father boomed as Anna made her way to the front. "I'd like to first thank everyone here for being here tonight for my daughter's 18th birthday. It has been wonderful watching her grow as a person and into a wonderful young woman. I have seen her learn to take on responsibility and affect the room with her presence. Someday, she could even take over as the future CEO!" Anna subtly rolled her eyes so the guests would not be too offended. Father always brought work into everything.
"So I'd like to not only thank her for all the good memories we've made but to hope for new ones as I present to her this gift!" He pulled out two keys and handed them to her. "Happy birthday sweetheart," he whispered lovingly. Everyone applauded as her eyes went wide in recognition and threw her arms around him.
"Thank you father. Thank you so so so much!" She looked back down at the keys, smiling so hard it was beginning to hurt. One key was a simple key with her first initial printed on the end and the other had buttons for a trunk and a horn. Her father had presented her with the keys to a car and place to live.
After giving one last hug to her father, Anna went to go find Kristoff. Instead, she found Rapunzel with her boyfriend Eugene, waiting for her with matching expressions on their faces. Anna couldn't exactly read it but something was up. Brushing that aside, the birthday girl squeezed both of them in a bear hug.
"Did you know about this?!" Anna exclaimed. Her cousin tucked a strand of hair behind her ear, laughter meeting her twinkling eyes.
"We were the only ones to know! But that helped us plan your present and make your birthday even better!" Anna raised an eyebrow, curiously. "It's waiting for you at your cottage! We moved all your clothes and stuff there already so no worries about grabbing things for tonight but I promise it'll be amazing because you'll love it and I want to hear all about it tomorrow at school!" She handed Anna a piece of paper with an address scribbled on it and pushed her towards the door. "Your car's out back. I'll cover you and tell your dad where you went."
"Have fun!" Eugene added in. Anna thanked them and moved through the crowd again, hurrying to the door.
She gasped when she saw the new Toyota Corolla and slid in the seat. The engine purred to life and Anna drove carefully, following the GPS to the address listed on the paper. It was a good distance from the rest of the town but thankfully, not far from the school. Pulling up to the cottage, Anna noted how clean it appeared and eagerly pushed the key into the keyhole. Opening the door, the smell of clean linens filled her nose and she sighed happily. Taking two steps in, she was pulled suddenly into the embrace of a mysterious figure and her lips were captured almost immediately.
'Whose delicious lips have captured mine… Ah, they taste of strawberries and chocolate… I love chocolate…'
Anna let out a blissful sigh at the unexpected (but certainly not unwelcome) contact. That is, until the mysterious person jumped at the sound of her soft voice, pulling away suddenly. Missing the warm feeling against her and her senses tingling like mad, she looked up to see the alarmed face of the person she never would have imagined standing in her apartment.
"Ms… Arendelle?"