Anna's alarm rings loudly for the first time in weeks. She reaches out her freckly arm and smashes the top of it with a little too much force. She lets out a deep sigh and struggles to keep her eyes open, she tried rubbing them with the back of her hand to no avail.
Today was the first day of the new academic year. Anna was in her final year at University studying drama. She'd dreamt of being an actress her whole life, performing in front of people on Broadway or even starring in a blockbuster movie. Everyone always praised her acting skills, she was good at it, her confident personality could fit into any role quite well, even surprisingly the not-so-nice ones.
Anna finally got out of bed and had a shower before getting changed into the green summer dress she'd picked out last night. Just as she finished she heard her phone vibrate against the bedside table.
Kristoff: Hey feisty pants, you up yet?
Anna met Kristoff back in college when she first decided to peruse drama. He's like the brother she never had. He actually had a crush on Anna at first, and was hurt for a little while when Anna came out as gay, although to his credit he still wanted to be friends with the red head, and still is to this day.
Anna replied to Kristoff's text with a simple 'yep'. She packed her bag for the day and took another look over her new schedule as she finished eating breakfast. She tried to visualise the quickest paths to and from her lessons. Kristoff should be here soon. Anna thought checking the time. Her phone vibrated with another text. Speak of the devil.
Kristoff: I'm outside feisty.
Anna huffed her bag over her shoulder and walked out of the apartment. As she got the bottom of the stairs she saw Kristoff's red truck parked right outside.
"Hi." Kristoff and Sven sung in unison as Anna clambered into the back seats.
"Hey Guys!" Anna said, "Ready for another year?"
"More than ready." Sven replied, as Kristoff pulled out of the parking lot.
Sven was a newer friend, but she couldn't imagine life without him. He joined late in the first year of university, when he transferred from up north, he too studied drama and fit effortlessly into their little group. He and Kristoff had grown really close, and bounced jokes off of each other, much to Anna's annoyance.
It was only a short drive from Anna's apartment to the university campus, as they pulled in they saw hordes of people walking around, some looking lost, while others were obviously familiar with the layout.
The trio got out of the truck and started making their way towards the drama building. Just as they were about to join the main path they saw the crowds parting and a blonde woman making her way through.
She was wearing a blue top with grey blazer, denim shorts and blue high heels. Her platinum blonde hair was done up into a bun. Glasses sat in front of her piercingly blue eyes. As she walked her hips swung as if she was part of a fashion cat walk. The crowds, both genders, stopped and stared, jaws slightly parted.
Anna knew this girl, heck the whole university knew her. She was the person who had other straight girls question their sexuality. She was known as the Ice Queen or Elsa, depending on how brave you were. She was the best actress in the whole school. People speculated that acting was easier for her because she didn't actually have her own personality. And that made it easier to adopt a different one.
Not many people knew much about the Queen, in fact only one person was ever seen talking to her long enough to be called an acquaintance, and that was a small boy named Olaf. At first people assumed that he was her boyfriend, but that was soon dismissed. Elsa almost ripped off of the brave sole that decided to ask.
Elsa had never been seen in a relationship, this didn't sit well with the students. The girl could have anyone she wants and chooses no one? It didn't make any sense. They made up different theories over the years. The current one is that she is asexual.
Anna was staring a little too intently, this was the first time Elsa had worn glasses, and saying she pulled them off was a huge understatement. Okay calm down Anna. Think normal thoughts…clean thoughts… Not how much you'd give to remove those glasses with your teeth….wait is that even possible? Well I'd like to find ou…Just STOP!
A wolf whistle sounded from the masses, Elsa stopped dead in her tracks. Head snapping to the direction of the sound. The crowd parted all pointing fingers to a young, smug, muscly man. He had a smirk on his face, his hands still near his mouth from the whistle.
The blonde turned on her heal and strutted straight towards him. The crowd gasped as she grabbed his wrist with her left hand. The man backed up until he hit a tree. Her face was inches form his, she had her pointer finger raised on her right hand, her left hand still firmly gripping his wrist.
The crowd couldn't make out what she was saying. The exchange only lasted a few seconds before Elsa turned around and headed back on her way. The man, now looking more like a boy, had his eyes wide open, smirk completely gone. He got up and ran in the opposite direction.
How can she get any hotter? Her looks, she stands up for herself…her hips…her legs…Jesus, I've missed you so much, I know it's only been the summer break but I've missed you!
"C'mon feisty, stop staring at Elsa. We're going to be late." Kristoff said, slightly nudging Anna.
"As if you weren't."
"I have decency, unlike you."
Anna laughed, "Yeah, whatever… Sven stop staring. I've told you two I've got first dibs…That is whenever she decides to get a sex drive."
"There's no way she's gay. She's way too hot."
Anna slapped Sven across the head. "And what is THAT supposed to mean?"
"C'mon we're going to be late, you two can stare at her in class." Kristoff said.
The drama department had its own classroom with desks next to the stage. It was used mainly for working on scripts or artwork for shows. Or days like today, the first day back. The room had rows and rows of single desks lined up facing a single large desk and blackboard. The class was already seated awaiting their teacher.
"Hey Elsa!" Kristoff shouted, he was sat at the front while the platinum blonde was at the back, "What did you say to that kid earlier?"
Elsa glared up from her notebook. "The fucking little shit, I put him in his place."
Kristoff laughed, "Yeah but what did you say? After you walked away his face looked like you were about to rip his dick off."
"That's if you could find it with the amount of steroids he's obviously taking." Sven added.
"Hey feisty, do you even know what a dick looks like?" Kristoff said with a teasing grin.
"Obviously, I did do science and sex ed in school." Anna said crossing her arms.
Kristoff smiled, he knew she was biting, "so when you watch porn, do you watch a guy fucking a girl or lesbians."
"Why would I watch a guy fucking a girl? Lesbian sex is way better, no ugly sweaty men getting in the way. N-Not that I watch porn." Anna replied, starting to feel her cheeks warming up. Apart from my favorite video of a blonde- no don't think about that now you idiot!
The class laughed making Anna slump down in her seat and pout.
"I bet she's into some right weird shit, incest maybe?" Sven added when the laughter died down.
"Piss off you two!" Anna squeaked, causing another round of laughter from the class.
"How about you Elsa" Kristoff shouted. "I bet you're into some next level shit."
Elsa's hand stopped momentarily on her sketch, she was in two minds whether to ignore or throttle him. This was typical of the blonde man. He was always trying to get Elsa involved in class discussions. She admired his courage so most of the time he was let off with the gentler option, being ignored.
The teasing was ended by the door opening, their teacher walked in with one hand on his hip and the other fixing his bright pink bow tie. He had red hair neatly combed. And large sideburns.
"Good morning class, I hope you all had a fabulous summer holiday….I suppose we better get right to it. VERY busy semester coming up, especially because this is your final year. Our first project is a play that we'll be performing to the whole campus!"
He looked around to all the young faces making sure everyone was paying attention. "I've already picked out the two lead roles. But the rest of you will have auditions starting tomorrow. I've emailed the script this morning, have a read through tonight and see what part you want to play."
"Now, as for the lead roles. This play is a bit of a risky one. But I think we're doing it at the right time. Off the back of gay marriages being legalized, we're going to be performing a play where the romantic couple will both be females."
Elsa took in a barely audible gasp of air. Only a few people around her gave a questioning glance.
"I would like you Anna to play the role of the geeky, shy girl named Jane. And Elsa, I've picked you to play her confident, outgoing crush named Alex."
The class all looked at each other. Then to Elsa then Anna. Who here both starting wide eyed at Hans.
Shit, shit fucking shit. This cannot be happening! Anna thought.
"If anyone doesn't feel comfortable, please come speak to me today, and we'll arrange for you to sit this one out."
"Now that's all for today, read your scripts! I've emailed you all a copy. Oh and Elsa, Anna. Stay seated. I'd like to have a quick chat."
The rest of the class got up and left, Kristoff giving Anna a sly smile as he walked past, only one corner of his mouth raising while wriggling is eyebrows.
A/N: Really excited for this one! Actually have the whole thing planned out this time, let's see if I stick to it…
Hopefully the stage names of Alex-Elsa / Jane-Anna won't get too confusing. Let me know if it does and I'll try to change it up somehow.
And let me know what you thought of the first chapter and if you'd like to see more?!