I Like What You're Selling
"Oh, I just love the market! Don't you, Elsa?" Anna said.
"Yes. It's very nice," Elsa replied.
The Arendelle sisters were currently taking the day to go shopping in the town square. Some new shops had opened up, and Anna was eager to check them out. Elsa followed behind as Anna darted through the crowd, pointing to a store just up ahead.
"Come on, Elsa! Let's get there before it gets too crowded!" she cried.
"Ok, Anna. I'm coming," Elsa laughed.
As Elsa walked past several vendors, she noticed that one of them was selling fruit.
"The cooks at the palace could use some fruit," she thought. These look delicious too."
Elsa tapped Anna on the shoulder to get her attention. "You go on ahead, Anna. I'm going to have a look around here for a while."
"Suit yourself," Anna said. "Come join me when you're done."
Without saying another word, Anna took off in the opposite direction. Elsa turned her attention back to the fruit stand. There were such a variety of fruits for sale: apples, strawberries, oranges, and blueberries. It all looked so good, Elsa didn't know where to start.
"Can I help you with anything?" a voice said from behind the stand.
Elsa looked up, and saw a young man with short brown hair, and green eyes smiling at her.
"Oh, I was just looking," Elsa replied.
"I appreciate you coming by our stand, Your Majesty," the man said, giving a bow.
"Of course, but please, call me Elsa," Elsa said. "Your fruit looks delicious."
"Thank you. My dad and I grow all of it ourselves. We have a farm a few miles outside the kingdom," the man said. "My father has gone back home to pick up some more supplies, so he's put me in charge while he's gone."
"What's your name?" Elsa asked.
"Jacob," the man replied, extending his hand.
"It's a pleasure to meet you, Jacob," Elsa said, shaking his hand.
"It's a pleasure to meet you as well. I never thought I'd meet the queen of Arendelle," Jacob said.
Elsa shrugged. "I'm just like everyone else."
"True, but your magic sure is impressive. I've seen some of the things you've created. They're beautiful!"
Elsa smiled. "Thank you. I have a little artistic side in me I suppose. But back to your fruit, how much for five of each?"
"10 copper coins, but for you, it's on the house," Jacob said, smiling.
"Oh, no I couldn't," Elsa said in disbelief. "This is your business. You and your father have worked so hard to do what you do."
"I insist," Jacob said. "You're the queen. You should have your fruit for free."
"Well, if my status as queen should get me free fruit, then I guess I should use it, shouldn't I?" Elsa remarked slyly.
Elsa dug into the pocket of her dress, and pulled out 10 copper coins.
"It wouldn't be fair to the other customers if I didn't pay. Queen or not," she said, handing the money to Jacob.
Jacob's eyes widened. He opened his mouth to object, but one look into Queen Elsa's eyes told him that it was best if he took the money.
"Thank you," he said, putting the money in his pocket. "Let me bag these for you."
Elsa watched as Jacob put the various fruits into the bag. She had to admit, he was cute.
"We'll actually have some watermelon for sale sometime next week," Jacob said. "If you're interested in trying some. They're the first ones of the season."
Elsa smiled. "I'd like that. Watermelon is delicious."
Suddenly, a wagon pulled up, and a man got off it, holding a large box of strawberries. Elsa assumed this was Jacob's father.
"These have been selling like candy today, Jacob. Folks around here really like their strawberries."
He put down the box, before he turned and noticed Elsa.
Instantly, he got down on his knees, and bowed. "Your Majesty, how may we help you on this fine afternoon?"
"Your son, Jacob was actually just bagging my items for me," Elsa explained.
The man turned to Jacob, who kindly smiled at his father.
"Oh. Very well then. I do hope you enjoy your purchase, Your Majesty. We work extra hard to bring the best fruits available to Arendelle," Jacob's father said.
Elsa took out one of the apples, and took a bite. Just as she suspected, the apple was delicious. "This is good," she said with a mouthful. "You guys have a good thing going here."
Jacob and his father smiled brightly. They were happy to see Elsa enjoy their fruit.
"Elsa! Hey Elsa, come here! I just found the cutest dress ever! You have to come see it!" Anna cried out from across the street.
"Well, I better go. Otherwise Anna will get tired of waiting. Thank you both for the produce."
"It's our pleasure, Queen Elsa. Come back anytime you like, especially next week when we'll have watermelon in stock," Jacob said.
Elsa smiled. Jacob was such a polite, and respectful young man. He was a true gentleman compared to some of the men she had met before. Some of these princes from other countries sure didn't live up to their title in terms of manners. She liked Jacob. He seemed like a nice, hardworking young man who had created a successful business with his father. She definitely had to come back and see him again. For the fruit of course, but she wouldn't mind talking to him again too.
A/N: This was a little idea I had, and I really liked it. I'm considering making this a two-shot or a three-shot instead of a one-shot. Let me know what you think.