Elsa and Asha reached the dressing room and Elsa went through her closet to find a dress for Asha to wear as Asha waited. Elsa found a red dress similar to the one that Asha had been wearing and she stepped out of the dress closet. Elsa held out the dress for Asha and she nodded, "That one works just fine." She turned around so that her back was to Elsa, "Unzip me?"

Elsa tentatively stepped up to Asha as her heart beat as loudly as a drum. Her hands shook as she pulled the zipper down on the dress. Asha removed the straps from her shoulder and the dress pooled around her ankles.

Asha turned around and Elsa held the dress in front of her, trying to look anywhere but at the half-naked princess in front of her. Asha took note of her reaction, smirking as she took the dress from the queen.

Once she pulled the new dress on, she turned back around. Elsa walked back up to her and zipped up the dress. "Thank you," said Asha.

She turned around and found herself face to face with Elsa. She stared into the queen's eyes as Elsa was frozen in place. They stayed like that for a few moments. Acting on instinct, Asha leaned in and kissed Elsa.

Elsa's eyes widened as the princess kissed her. She hadn't been expecting this at all, though she liked the feeling of Asha's lips on her own. She had never kissed anyone before and she was pleased to find out that kissing was as good as Anna had described. She tentatively kissed Asha, allowing herself to act on the feelings that had been building all evening.

Asha pulled away and smiled at her, glad that her feelings were reciprocated. At that moment, Elsa thought about how everyone would react, how everyone would think that she was more of a freak than she already was. She was terrified at the prospect, but she was also terrified at the prospect of letting the princess into her heart.

She backed away, fear in her eyes and heart. Asha looked at her with concern, "Are you alright?"

Elsa nodded as she backed towards the door, "Y-Yes. It's just…I shouldn't have." Her hand reached the knob and she looked back at Asha. "I'm so sorry," she whispered as she escaped out of the room.

Asha watched her leave and walked over to an armchair in the corner of the room. She slumped into the seat, replaying the evening's events in her mind. Had she misread the signs? It had appeared that the queen shared her feelings. It couldn't be. The queen had kissed her back and she was sure that she had enjoyed it as well. She sighed. "I guess some things aren't meant to be," she said to herself in the empty room. She stood up and walked through the castle to her room for the evening. She didn't feel like going back to the party after what had happened.

A few rooms away, Elsa sat against the door of her bedroom, like she had for years when she longed to go out and build a snowman with her sister. She felt terrible for leaving Asha like that. She had feelings for her, but she didn't want to hurt her. It was best for both of them.


Back in the ballroom, Anna walked around the room looking for Kristoff, having just changed into a new dress. She entertained the various guests, but her eyes were looking around the room for her boyfriend.

She finally saw him come back into the room and walked over to him. He smiled as she came over. "I put Sven back in the stables. He won't try coming back in here again."

Anna smiled, "Thanks Kristoff."

Kristoff looked around the ballroom and back to Anna. "Want to go for a walk?"

Anna nodded and Kristoff led her out of the castle and into the chilly autumn air. As they walked, they talked about the various guests at the ball. They reached the lake and Anna sat on the dock. Kristoff sat next to her. "It's a beautiful night," said Anna looking at the stars over the lake.

Kristoff nodded, "It is. Not as beautiful as you though."

Anna blushed, "Did the love experts tell you to say that?"

Kristoff laughed and shook his head, "No, that one's all me." They sat there in comfortable silence before Kristoff cleared his throat, "Um, Anna."

Anna turned to him, "Yes Kristoff?"

Gathering his courage, Kristoff said, "I really like being with you and…I think I'm in love with you."

Anna was at a loss for words. She really cared for Kristoff and enjoyed her time with him but she wasn't ready to say those words back. She didn't want to say them until she meant it. Realizing that Kristoff was waiting for her to say something back, she replied, "Thank you. I really like you too."

Kristoff frowned and was a little heartbroken. He knew how traumatic her experience with Hans had been, but he had hoped that she would be able to move on and open her heart again. Still, he had to respect that she wasn't ready for that yet.

Anna noticed his sadness and said, "I'm really sorry." She yawned and stood up, "I should probably head back to the castle." She kissed him on the cheek, "Good night."

Kristoff watched as she walked away. "Good night Anna." He whispered.