"Elsa do you have a minute?" Anna asked, appearing in the Queen's study.
"For you? Of course." Elsa put down her pen.
"I think I really messed up."
Elsa smiled. "Whatever it is, I'm sure we can fix it."
Anna shook her head. "It's Kristoff. I think I've made a big mistake and I don't know how to fix it."
Now Elsa looked alarmed. "What did you guys do?"
"Nothing! It's not that. It's...well. I guess you heard him tell me he loved me? On my birthday?"
"Yes."
"He's never said that before."
"Okay. So...what exactly is the problem? Is he upset that you didn't say it back? Or that you left the party to take care of me?"
"No. I don't think so. He's very understanding."
"Yes, I always thought so. Anna, what is the problem?"
"I don't love him." Anna blurted out. Elsa raised her eyebrows in surprise.
"You don't? I thought…"
"I thought so too. For a while I guess. And I do love him. Like as a friend. A really good friend. But I'm not in love with him. I don't want to marry him."
"Oh. Do you think that will change if you spend more time with him?"
"No. And I was hoping that maybe you could talk to him. You could tell him that he can't date me, because he's not a noble and I have to marry someone of your choosing."
"You want me to lie?"
"I just don't want to hurt him."
"It's going to hurt him no matter what. And he deserves the truth. You're twenty years old Anna, it's time to handle things like an adult."
Tears welled up in the princesses eyes. "I know. I'm sorry I asked."
"Anna. It's okay. Don't cry. I'm here to help you."
"I just don't want to make anyone feel how I felt. All those years I thought you were rejecting me, it hurt so much and I can't stand thinking of making someone feel something like that."
Now it was Elsa's turn to cry. "It's better to be honest with him now. I'm sure that after he gets over the initial heartbreak he will understand."
"I hope so. We're supposed to be meeting in half an hour."
"Good luck Anna. And Anna?"
"Yes?"
"Perhaps, in the future, you could get to know the men in your life a little better before committing yourself?"
"You're right. I just wanted someone to love me. I know agreeing to marry Hans was ridiculous, and then two days later I latched on to Kristoff. I just wanted to be loved but now I realize how childish that sounds."
Elsa took her sister's hands. "Anna. I love you. I always loved you, and I always will. You don't need to find a husband to find love."
"I know that now." Anna hugged Elsa tightly. "I'll see you tonight?"
"Of course."
Later that evening a very distraught Anna was looking for her sister.
"Kai have you seen Elsa?"
"Yes your highness, she and Lady Elaine are in the Queen's private chambers."
Anna sighed. Lady Elaine was Elsa's closest friend, aside from Anna herself. In truth, Anna found the noblewoman to be rather snobbish and rude, but she tried to put those feelings aside for Elsa's sake. The princess went directly to Elsa's room and without knocking threw the door open. She regretted that decision immediately. Elaine was seated on her sister's lap, head thrown back in ecstasy as the queen enthusiastically sucked at her breast. Elsa looked up and made eye contact with her sister.
"Anna!"
"What the fuck? Elsa? What is wrong with you?" Elaine was horrified.
Elsa pushed Elaine off of her. "Anna is here." She clarified.
Anna just stood there for a moment and then turned and walked away. She stood in the hallway trying to process what she had just seen.
"Why didn't you lock the door?" Elaine asked.
"I've told you before. I don't lock Anna out of this room. Ever. That's why I never bring you here. You are the one who insisted."
"So I can never be with you here, in your room? Because you won't lock your nosy little sister out for an hour?"
"Watch what you say about my sister. Now, if you will excuse me, I need to speak with her."
"Are you serious?"
"Yes. Now please leave. I'll see you tomorrow."
Elaine stormed out of the room, glaring at Anna as she passed her.
"Anna? Will you come in?" Elsa asked gently.
The redhead entered Elsa's room and sat on her bed.
"I guess you have a lot of questions?" The queen asked sitting beside her sister.
"Yeah. Uhm. I need to think of where to start."
"I'm sorry you saw that. I knew better."
"It's okay. I'm not mad. So, are you...do you...like men? At all?"
Elsa shook her head. "No."
Anna nodded. "How long have you known that?"
"Since I was sixteen? I think?"
"How long have you and Elaine been...whatever it is you are?"
"Only about a month."
Anna finally looked her sister in the eyes. "Do you love her?"
"No. I mean, I'm not in love with her. I like her. A lot."
Anna took a deep breath. "Then why her?"
"You don't like her?"
Anna shook her head. "She's rude to the servants. She's arrogant, and materialistic. And she doesn't like me."
Elsa frowned. "There aren't that many women to choose from. Anyway, you two just need to get to know each other better. She's really sweet."
"Have you guys, you know?"
Elsa blushed. "No. What you saw just now was the furthest we've gone."
"Sorry I interrupted."
"Are you?"
"Actually, no."
Elsa smiled. "At least you're honest. How did things go with Kristoff?"
"Not so great. He was really upset. I think I hurt him really badly."
"I'm sorry Anna. I really do think he'll come around and still be your friend."
"I hope so. I just feel so alone all of a sudden."
"You aren't. I promise. Do you want to stay with me tonight?'
"Really?"
"Sure." As Anna snuggled into Elsa's bed the queen asked one more question. "Are you sure you're okay with me liking women?"
"Of course. Who doesn't like women? I mean, they're pretty. I totally get it. I'm just not really happy with the one you decided to like."
Elsa sighed. "I can't help it that the most amazing woman in the world ended up being my sister. Shit. Sorry, that was probably really weird of me to say."
Anna giggled. "I'm okay with weird. Besides, that was really sweet."