Chapter 1 - Meeting the ex

A/N:

Elsanna/Icest & PunzelAnna (one-sided) romantic comedy/relationship drama. Anna and Elsa meet Anna's ex, Rapunzel, during their (dream) vacation on a cruise ship. Punzie is a shameless flirt, so things are going get awkward for Anna. And there's a pretty high chance Elsa will put Anna in the doghouse because of Rapunzel :)

This is a sequel to My Sister, My Nurse, My Sister, My Patient. Or a part of the sequel to be specific, but you can easily read this as an individual story.

I'm glad that Snowstorm Thirteen promised to be my beta reader for this story too.

Anna and Elsa walked to the restaurant hand in hand. The sea was calm, so there was little chance of getting seasick.

"I hope we'll get a table even though we didn't make a reservation."

"If we don't get a table here, we'll try another restaurant. And there's always that burger place if we can't get any other food," Anna joked.

"I didn't dress up tonight only to eat hamburgers," Elsa retorted.

"Of course you didn't, love. I was just joking," Anna replied and stroked Elsa's hand gently.

Elsa's expression softened and she looked at Anna with loving eyes. "I'm sorry I snapped at you. I could dine on top of a trash can if you were there with me."

"Aww. But let's hope it doesn't come to that," Anna said and they both laughed.

"Welcome to the Golden Swan restaurant. Do you have a table reservation?" asked a waitress when they entered the restaurant.

"I'm afraid not. Are there any free tables left?" Anna asked.

"Just a minute and I'll check," said the waitress and looked at her computer. "We have a free table for six people. Would you like to take that one, or do you want to wait for a smaller table?"

"I think we'll take it."

"Okay. Julia here will guide you to your table."

"Thank you."

"Right this way, please."

When the waitress had guided them to their table and helped them with their chairs, she asked, "Would you like to see the menus, or would you like to start with aperitifs?"

"What do you think, Anna?"

"Well, it's our first cruise together, so what the heck, let's have aperitifs."

"Ooh, congratulations! Have you two been together for a long time?"

"Well..." Anna started but the question caught her by surprise. She was unsure how to answer. There wasn't exactly a right way to say that they have been sisters since the day she was born, but they had recently become lovers as well.

Luckily Elsa continued what Anna had started and said, "We have known each other since we were little girls, but we started our relationship just recently."

"That's wonderful to hear. It's always nice to meet people here who have fallen in love recently. I hope you have a wonderful and romantic cruise here."

"Thank you. Could you recommend some aperitifs to us?"

"Well... I think you'd love our special cocktail called 'The Lover's Embrace'. It's very popular with couples, and I have heard it contains a few drops of aphrodisiac. I don't know if it's true or just rumors. You'll have to find out by yourselves," Julia said and winked.

Anna realized a blush began to creep up her cheeks. She noticed Elsa's cheeks were redder than usual as well.

"We'll take that one," Elsa said faintly making only quick eye contact with the waitress.

"Wonderful. I'll be right back with your drinks," Julia said enthusiastically and left the table.

"Thank you."

Anna crouched toward Elsa and whispered, "Is it just me, or was that incredibly awkward?"

"It wasn't just you," Elsa whispered back and smiled. They both started laughing a second later.

"So, what do you think of the ship?" asked Elsa.

"It's magnificent. Like a floating luxury hotel. Thank you so much for booking this cruise for our vacation. It's everything I have dreamed of," Anna wondered.

"Nothing is too good for you, darling sister. I would give you the Sun, the Moon, and the sky if I could," Elsa replied with the warmest smile Anna had ever seen.

Anna couldn't hold back her love for Elsa at that moment, and tears of affection began to fill her eyes.

"See what you did to me. You made me cry," Anna grinned and cried amongst her tears of affection.

Elsa handed Anna a handkerchief so that she could dry her eyes. After Anna was done, she bent over the table and gave a long and tender kiss to Elsa.

When Anna finally pulled back from their kiss, she smiled and said, "I love you so much."

At the same time Julia came back with their drinks and said, "Here are your cocktails - even though it looked like you two don't need aphrodisiac."

After the waitress had served the drinks, she said, "I hope you enjoy your evening."

The sisters thanked the waitress, and when she was out of earshot, Anna said to Elsa, "Cheez, I'm starting to suspect that her secret agenda is to make us as uncomfortable as possible."

Elsa didn't say anything, she just smiled and took a sip of her cocktail. Anna did the same.

"Oh wow! Okay, even though I have my suspicions about her, I have to hand it to her. This drink tastes awesome and I love it. I wonder if the story about aphrodisiac in it is true or just rumors," Anna said and gave Elsa an expectant smile.

"I bet it's nothing but a smart marketing tactic."

Anna's face fell, and she commented, "Elsa, you're such a killjoy."

Elsa gave a small laugh and said, "I'm sorry, Anna. I didn't mean to disappoint you."

Anna turned away from Elsa and looked at their surroundings.

"Anna...," Elsa plead.

While sipping her drink, Anna looked at people who were standing at the bar. One woman in particular looked familiar.

Could it be-
No, it can't be her. What are the chances of meeting her here?

Then the woman in question turned her head and Anna could see her face.

It's her!

Anna turned away from her, ducked her head, and said to Elsa, "Shit, I just saw someone familiar!"

"Who?"

"My ex, Rapunzel."

"That nosy blonde?"

"Yes! She can't see us, or she'll put two and two together."

"I think you're overreacting. We aren't doing anything weird. We are just sisters having-" Elsa reassured.

"A romantic cruise together and drinking cocktails meant for couples."

"No. Just an ordinary cruise and cocktails that are free for anyone to enjoy. Yes, there are couples on this cruise, but this cruise or these cocktails aren't exclusively for couples."

"You don't know her like I do. She's very good at reading emotions and expressions. If she caught us when we are having an affectionate moment and not paying attention, I would die. Just imagine all the rumors!"

"Anna, I think-"

"Oh god, she's coming this way. It's only a matter of time before she'll see us. Quick, hide under the table!"

Elsa clearly couldn't believe her ears. Her voice was stern, angry even, when she said, "I beg your pardon?"

"Don't protest now, there's no time to waste!" Anna said and not so gently pushed Elsa under the table.

Rapunzel had just seen Anna, so she waved at her and headed toward her table.

"Anna. This is a stup-" Elsa whispered under the table.

I'm sorry, Anna thought just before she kicked Elsa to shut her up. Rapunzel was standing next to the table now.

"Ow!"

"Hi, Anna. It was you after all, just as I thought. Did you just say 'ow'?"

"Who? Me? No, I said aw, aw-w-w...esome to see you here."

"Likewise. Are you having a vacation alone?" asked Rapunzel and sat down next to Anna.

"...Yes. Just a single girl on vacation. Anything can happen," Anna said and forced a fake smile.

"How about that, I'm single as well. Me and my girlfriend booked this cruise together, but I recently found out that she had cheated on me. So I said to her 'I'm going to the cruise by myself. You can go and bang your cow meanwhile'. Needless to say I was very angry at the time. At first I thought this cruise would be a bore because it looked like there were only senior citizens and families with kids here. But how lucky of me to bump into you. Maybe we can continue where we left off. You're just as beautiful as I remembered."

Anna blushed and replied feeling uncomfortable, "Thank you... And you look beautiful as well."

"Aww. Thank you," replied Rapunzel and touched Anna's hand gently.

Then she noticed a half-empty glass on the table. "Why there's another glass on the table? Were you with someone earlier."

"...No-o-o, someone must have forgotten it. Lazy waitresses, they haven't picked it up yet," said Anna and tried to smile convincingly.

"It looks like that person drank the same drink as you. Is it any good, can I taste it?"

"N-"

Whatever Anna had planned to say, it was too late. Rapunzel had already taken her drink.

"Sure," Anna finally said.

Rapunzel finished off her drink. "What a wonderful taste! What is it called?"

"I don't know," lied Anna. Of course she knew the name, but she didn't want to tell Rapunzel.

It didn't stop Rapunzel, who called the waitress and asked the name of the drink.

"'The Lover's Embrace'. I like that name. Two glasses, please."

"But-"

Rapunzel turned to face Anna and said, "Don't worry. It's my treat. I hope its name is an omen. The night is young after all." She smiled seductively and placed her hand on Anna's thigh for a moment.

Anna flinched a little when she felt Rapunzel's hand. Her breathing speeded up.

Fortunately the table cloth is long. If Elsa would have seen this, she would probably have kicked Punzie's ass no matter how suspicious it would have looked.

Anna realized Rapunzel hadn't changed at all. She was still an awful flirt and a master of seductive touches.

When they got their drinks, Anna really hoped that Elsa had been right and those drinks didn't contain any aphrodisiac. Otherwise she would have a hard time pushing Rapunzel away from her face later this evening.

"Let's drink a toast," Rapunzel suggested, "To us."

"To us," Anna replied faintly and raised her glass.

"And to the night full of possibilities," Rapunzel continued and finished off her drink.

Anna didn't repeat the last part because she hoped nothing special would happen this night, at least with Rapunzel. She only sipped at her drink lightly. If this night would progress how she feared it might, she would need a clear head later.

A/N: Poor Anna, and it only gets worse in the next chapter ^^