The last school bell rang and Elsa waited for every kid to leave the room before making a move. Then, and only then, she finally rose from her seat at the very back of the class to make her way out of the room. Despite her attempt to avoid her peers, the hallways quickly flooded with eager kids, ready to leave the school.

In her own way, Blondie was part of that group. She wanted out, she needed out. This school was no place for her. It was a prison, forcing her to hide and shy away into the shadows, all to be as far away from the others as possible. Now, school was over and she could return to her room, where she would read, write, and stay forever, or at least until tomorrow when this nightmare would repeat itself.

Elsa sighed at the thought. She clung to her spiral notebook and kept her head down as she made her way to the front doors. There, Rapunzel would rescue her and take her away from this terrifying, cold place.

She caught sight of her guardian's little white car. Her footsteps quickened in desperation to leave. Once at the car, she opened the door and sat in the front seat, looking out at everyone who was talking and laughing with their friends.

They are so lucky.

Rapunzel had a grin on her face that disappeared when she noticed Elsa's sadness, "How was it?"

Elsa couldn't bring herself to look her long haired cousin in the face, "School?" She attempted to avoid the question.

"Yes, school…" The car began to lurch forward as it drove off. Elsa kept her eyes on all of the people. Then, a familiar blue beanie burst out of the crown, chasing a bus that looked like it would soon depart. The redhead under the beanie made it just in time. Elsa's own deep blue eyes followed her carefully, recognizing her as the young girl who had hit her in the face with a door earlier that day. What had her name been?

Anna.

Remembering her name, Elsa stammered to answer her cousin, finally turning away and looking forward as she did, "It was okay." This was an obvious and poorly hidden lie. The day had been horrible. She felt like everyone had been looking at her, though she never had the courage to actually look.

The car took on an eerie silence as Rapunzel sighed, unconvinced. After some time, she broke the silence. "I am sorry Elsa, this must be"

"No, no. There is no need to apologize. Please don't," Elsa interrupted her cousin, turning away to the window once again, indicating she didn't want to talk. If she allowed Rapunzel to apologize, it would make it seem like she could control the circumstances. Elsa knew that she couldn't, and therefore couldn't allow her to take the blame for what had been a tragic accident. "Just, I want to go home." And she meant it. However, home wasn't at Rapunzel's, home wasn't her new room either. Home would be back with her mother which was miles away from here. This was not home. These places would never be home. Tears began to well up in her gorgeous blue eyes. Trying to suppress her sadness, Elsa clutched her braid with one hand and used the other to wipe a falling tear away.

I just want to go home.


"Will all students please begin to make their way to the auditorium for the back to school assembly," a kind female voice boomed over the intercom.

Elsa tugged at her long sleeve shirt in nervousness.

Just follow the others, Elsa.

So she did. She followed the mass of people, looking only at their feet. The crowd roughly flowed into the large stage room. There was no way to keep Elsa from bouncing off the other people until she made it into the auditorium. The whole house seemed to be full, except a few seats in the very back, where Elsa went without hesitation. She sat there, with very little light, her hands rubbing up and down the top of her thighs in an attempt to control her heavy breathing.

Elsa didn't seem to notice when the doors began to close, but not before Anna rushed in, her blue beanie falling off her head and into her cute little hands.

"Wait for me! I need in!" She giggled to the teachers who were in charge of shutting the doors. The room now looked even fuller than before, the only seats left were near Elsa in the back, "Guess I'll watch from back here." Anna was speaking to herself. She didn't notice the platinum blonde who sat in the exact middle of the otherwise empty row. She arrived next to her, now seeing there was someone else here. She also acknowledged her presence, "These things are always so boring!" Anna fixed her favorite hat back onto her head and ran her hand against her own pigtailed braids. "The principle just talks and talks and talks! Always the same thing, 'Welcome back,'" Anna laughed as she assumed the principle's high pitched voice, "'this year will be a great year, ya?' Mr. Oaken is a crack up! At least back here, the teachers won't stop us from talking." For the first time since she entered the area, Anna looked toward Elsa, immediately recognizing her. "Oh hey! I hit you with the door a few days ago, right?" No reply, so Anna sat back in her chair. "I am pretty sure you are anyway. Your blonde hair is hard to forger, not that that is a bad thing! It is beautiful, but I mean- Say what was your name again?"

Elsa was holding her braid with both hands, biting her lip and also blushing a little. She looked like an adorable little kid who was asking a clerk where their parent was in a market place. What should she say? Someone was talking to her, or they were insane, but Anna didn't seem the crazy type. She was too cute. Braided pigtals, giant jacket, adorable freckles, nope. Anna couldn't be crazy.

Say something, stupid! Anything! "Uh…" Not that thing! Without thinking, Elsa covered her mouth. Anna only giggled. Elsa then, hesitantly let her hand move about an inch from her face and wiggled her fingers as a form of saying 'Hi'.

"Hi to you too," she returned the gesture, "I think I told you my name, but in case I didn't, I am Anna."

Yes, I know. Anna, my name's Elsa. Then she realized this was only a thought in her head that had never actually been spoken. Elsa took in a deep breathe, preparing herself to speak. As she thought she might, the microphone screeched from the stage.

"Welcome back, ya?" Mr. Oaken began to speak. He was a fairly large man, who wore a fluffy and plaid sweater vest.

Elsa let out an uncontrollable little grin. Anna's impersonation had been almost exact. However, his timing had been awful! Now Elsa couldn't talk! She had to listen, it would be rude to talk over such an important administrator after all.

As if Anna read her mind she quietly whispered to Elsa, "Don't worry. This really isn't important. We won't miss out on a thing or get in trouble." Elsa's eyes shot from the stage to Anna and back several times. Noticing her hesitation, Anna continued to speak, "I promise. But if you're too shy, that's fine. I can come on a bit strong sometimes." Disappointed, Anna slunk into her chair once more.

Elsa took a moment to swallow the giant lump in her throat. She didn't know a thing about high school! This assembly called the whole school together, so how was it not important? Then again, freckle face seemed to be certain in her assumptions. Blue eyes closed briefly, preparing herself to speak. She did not look at Anna, but opened her mouth, "Elsa."

Anna shot up. She seemed ecstatic that she had actually received a response. "Beautiful name! It is nice to finally meet you properly, Elsa." Still not looking, Elsa blushed, letting her eyes close, taking in the compliment. "So, I am a sophomore, you?" Anna's own turquoise eyes had now looked at Elsa with an outstretched hand.

Elsa then opened her eyes and noticed Anna's hand close to her and she jumped. This was a new gesture to Elsa, one that seemed completely normal to Anna who now quickly withdrew her hand.

"Oh wow. You really are shy, huh? That's not a problem though. I can talk enough for the both of us. Many people tell me I amble on and on. I think it's true, but I don't know. I just talk when I have something to say, ya know? And it will bring me to a new point, and I will talk about that. So, no biggie. I will do the talking."

Elsa stared in wonder. Freckle face seemed so comfortable, how was that possible? Anna had only met Elsa but could speak so fast, she was barely able to be understood. As Anna continued to talk, Elsa tried to listen, but was too intrigued by her speed to comprehend every word that was being said. Several minutes passed and Anna continued to talk, just like Mr. Oaken on stage. She wasn't impersonating him again, but she kept up his pace. The beautiful redhead wasn't lying. She could ramble. However, it was worth hearing for Elsa, if it kept her from talking.

"So, that brings me back to my question. What grade are you in, Elsa?" Annapaused, causing Elsa to shake her head and come out of her astonished state. When Elsa still seemed out of it, Anna spoke to her again, "Elsa?" The pale blonde could not come up with any words to say. "Here, I'll list them. Nod when I get there. Okay?" Elsa nodded in agreement.

"Freshman?"

Elsa shook her head no.

"Sophomore?"

Once again, Elsa shook her head.

"Didn't think so, we would probably have seen each other in class. Junior then?

No once more.

"That means you are a senior!" This time Elsa nodded, just as Anna had asked her to do. "Man that must be fun!" Elsa shook her head very slightly, Anna didn't seem to notice. "Senior year, huh? Soon you will be out of school, living on your own! I can't wait for that myself."

Elsa wasn't as convinced. So far senior year proved to be awful. Sure, she hadn't been given homework yet, but she was ignored in every class, and couldn't talk to anyone even if she wanted to. Of course, being shy was her own fault, and she had no one to blame but herself. If she would just speak though, maybe it would seem easier, but it wasn't that easy and Elsa knew it.

Anna continued to talk to Elsa as the assembly continued. Elsa had begun to zone out, listening to everything and nothing, until everyone began to stand up. Anna reached out to touch Elsa, who turned her head in time to watch Anna retreat, "Wanna walk to class together?" Without giving Elsa a choice, Anna waved her hand for her to follow. Slowly, Elsa obeyed. "Where is your next class? Never mind, I will just follow you."

Elsa continued to walk, not actually going to class, just walking, unsure of where to really go. Anna seemed willing to talk, but without receiving feedback, it was hard for her to know what to discuss.

Surely she can't be out of material? Elsa thought to herself.

After a while of traveling in silence Anna spoke, "This is as far as I go. My next class is on the other end of the school. Maybe I will see you around?" Anna began to walk backwards, waving goodbye as she disappeared around the corner. In her absence, Elsa raised her hand and waved in Anna's direction, the other hand securely on her stomach.

I sure hope so. And maybe I won't be stupid next time. Maybe I will actually talk to you…

Elsa allowed herself to trail off in her thoughts as she slowly made her way back to class.


Hey again guys!

So, I recieved some positive feedback on the last chapter and decided it was time to put up the second chapter!

It is much longer, and I hope to keep them about this length now.

Feedback and critiques are still much appreciated! Thanks to everyone who has read so far!