Chapter 3:

Anna woke up to the sound of an alarm. She looked at her phone only to see it was barely 6:30. She sat up and eyed the room as if waiting for someone to explain something or demand that she get up. Out of her peripheral vision, she spotted a sudden movement on the right side of the room.

Oh right, Elsa.

How can she manage to wake up so late after last night?

Memories from last night quickly came back to her. The welcome party had ended early and they all decided to continue at one of the frat houses. Elsa had even joined, but who would have thought that she liked parties? She showed up about ten minutes after Anna decided to go downstairs.

Anna met up with Kristoff as the boy challenged one of the other guys over video games. "C'mon man, don't chicken out. One more and I'll let you leave." He screamed as the other guy walked away. He saw Anna walk towards him. "Well look who it is! I almost thought I wouldn't see you here."

"Neither did I, but my roommate... Ugh-"

"Hey, hey, hey. This isn't the place for bad vibes. We can talk about your roommate somewhere else and some other time but right now we're going to have fun." He handed her a remote and she couldn't deny his intentions.

"Whatever, Kristoff. How was your day? Met any cool people?"

"Can't say I haven't, still need to meet a lot more. I heard this "party" is getting shut down pretty soon though so we're all heading somewhere else, want to come?"

"That's actually not a bad idea, but there better be drinks involved!" She squinted her eyes at him and he couldn't help but laugh.

"Oh wow, Anna. Look at you being a bad influence on me and all."

"Oh shut up Kristoff, it is college after all, right?"

"Yeah, yeah. You can count on the drinks though. And.. Looks like I win, yeah baby!" Anna almost threw the remote at his face, but with better judgment she tossed it lightly into the couch. She tried to ignore him and walked away. As persistent as he was, he followed.

"Don't be a sore loser, Anna Banana."

She turned to face him and gave him a smile, clearly intending that everything was okay. By the time he caught up to her, he gave her a hug as they both walked to the entrance. Anna was short compared to him. She had to completely look up, almost towards the ceiling to look him eye to eye. As she stared at his face, she noticed his expression changed. His eyes went blank and he gasped. "My god... She is hot..." Anna quickly followed his gaze, he was staring towards the entrance. Elsa was walking in, she could tell all eyes were on her, but she looked at no one.

"Oh, Elsa? Yeah, isn't she something?"

"You... You know her?" He pointed at Anna and then at Elsa with an incredulous look on his face.

"She's my roommate. I could, you know? Hook you up, but let's save ourselves the trouble. We both know that's not happening." She said it with a hint of humor.

"Oh c'mon Anna, please?"

"She doesn't even like me!"

"Can you at least try?"

"Will you ever stop asking?"

"You know I won't." He said it with a smirk on his face.

"Fine," she responded with a pout. "I'll go talk to her."

Elsa was seating in the couch talking to her sister. Anna, walking from behind, waved to Ygrette who returned the wave with a wide smile on her face.

"Hi, Anna! I'm glad you decided to come downstairs. Thought I wouldn't see you here."

Anna held her hands in front of herself nervously, aware of Elsa's presence. She hadn't even turned around to look at her! Hmm, so she's ignoring me again.

"Well, I figured I might as well get to know some people. I heard it should be over pretty soon though."

"Ah! Yes, but no worries, we'll continue elsewhere."

"Are all of these people going?"

"Thankfully it's only me, that blondie over there," she said as she pointed to Kristoff, "those two guys, you and Elsa."

"Oh yeah Kristoff mentioned it."

"Kristoff?" Asked Ygrette with confusion.

Anna couldn't help but laugh. "That blondie over here," she pointed at him again, "that's Kristoff."

"What a cutie, you have to introduce us."

"Well... He was actually hoping to talk to Elsa..." Anna voice got quieter all of the sudden. Elsa turned around and looked at her. Her glare was so intense that Anna had to look away. "What... what do you think, Elsa?"

"Hmm, you don't say." She shifter her eyes towards him, stood up and continued. "I don't think I'd would ever want to talk to someone who can't muster enough courage to talk to me himself."

"Oh, no it's not that. Look Elsa, he just figured since I know you, well technically I don't know you but I do know you better than he does and well you're my roommate so I could maybe introduce you both? But how inconsiderate of me, I didn't even stop to think if you had a boyfriend, I mean look at you and here I am assuming things-"

"Anna, you okay there?" She stopped talking as soon as she heard Kristoff's voice behind her.

"Oh.. hey, Kristoff. Just about finished here, we should probably get going so we don't miss the other party." Anna had gone through enough embarrassment for that day, she felt awkward just being in Elsa's presence.

"That's actually a good idea, except I don't know where this party is located, Anna. I just got invited by your friend over here." He said as he shifted his eyes between the two sisters.

"Her name's Ygrette, I told you about her remember?"

"Oh you told him about me, huh? That's good to hear. Nice to meet you, Kristoff." They shook hands but Anna couldn't help but notice how he kept staring at Elsa. She could tell it was making her uncomfortable. Wow, this is the first time I'm probably going to see this. Elsa, uncomfortable? That has to be a first.

Anna was already used to Elsa walking away, it was getting too predictable. She didn't even bother to say goodbye. What was most surprising, however, was after Elsa turned her back against them. She stopped, almost wanting to turn around and say something witty, Anna thought. Instead she only turned her head to comment on Anna's previous comment.

"Oh, and Anna? I do have a boyfriend."

Why is she telling me this? It's not like I asked, it was Kristoff... Well, I did ask but I asked for Kristoff and she knew that so why is she only acknowledging me?

It was almost midnight when they made it to the frat house. Anna began to regret her decision of wanting to join the group, perhaps she should have just stayed in. After all, all she wanted to do was avoid Elsa but here she was.

As soon as they entered the house, the chaos began to take over them. People were everywhere, they were either playing games, getting drunk or making out. The loud music made their voices almost inaudible.

"Now this is what you call a party." Said Kristoff.

"What?" Asked Anna, unable to hear.

He got closer and screamed, "I said, this is what you call a party."

"Well then, let's get to the drinks. Isn't that what we're here for?" She reciprocated. He only smiled, grabbed her hand and led her to the bar stool. She waited there until he returned with drinks.

"Kristoff, I'm sorry about before... About Elsa, I should have explained how awkward things were between us. I mean, can you believe she's my roommate?"

"Well first of all, considered yourself lucky to have her as a roommate," he winked as he finished the sentence. "Second of all, I understand. I've known you long enough, along with other girls to understand that there will always be drama-"

"Kristoff!" She rolled her eyes at him.

"I'm joking, I'm joking. But seriously, don't worry about it, I can handle myself. Now if you'll excuse me I'll have to go make more friends, preferably girls, of course."

She couldn't contend her laugh "You do that."

"You should do the same, but try not the get anyone in trouble!" He raised an eyebrow, warning her. His serious expression almost worried Anna.

She stayed there for a while, not sure if she wanted to join in the shenanigans the rest were participating in. Before she started on her third drink, Ygrette approached her.

"Well, well, well. What are you doing here all by your lonesome?"

"Trying not act to crazy around you guys, I'd probably end up burning the place down."

"I don't believe that for a second."

"Well you should."

"Oh yeah? Prove it. Go up to that guy and," Anna's face lit up at the challenge, "ask him to get you a drink-"

"That's it? Sounds easy enough."

"I'm not done yet. Go have a game of beer pong and after that, ask him if you can go up to his room-"

"What?!"

"Don't worry, just ask. You don't actually have to go into his room, I just want you to ask."

"I'm starting to think you're crazier than me."

"I guess we'll see." Ygrette smiled and waved her off. Anna gulped down the rest of her drink, as if somehow it would give her more courage and adrenaline. She stood up, realizing that she was already beginning to feel the effects of the alcohol. She somehow managed to get to the other end of the room, tripping as he reached the guy who, luckily, caught her before she hit the floor. "Woah, someone's had too much to drink."

"I could use another drink, if you don't mind."

"Are you sure?"

"Positive," Anna said, way more enthusiastically than she should have.

"Well if you say so, by all means."

This random guy isn't so bad, I probably shouldn't even getting his hopes up, I mean he did try to stop me from drinking. But a challenge is a challenge.

"Here's your drink. I tried not to get a strong one, seeing as you're almost drunk."

"Oh, this? This is nothing. I was hoping we'd do some beer pong. What do you say?"

"Seeing the state you're in, I'd crush you, are you sure you want to do that?"

"Don't underestimate me!" She raised her finger and laughed.

"Well alright then, let's do this."

Anna drank her last cup of beer, she had lost by a large margin and was about to fall if she took another step.

"Wow, you actually did it. Who would have thought you had it in you? But remember, there's one more thing you need to do." Ygrette said from behind. Noting her words, Anna stumbled across the table and held into her opponent. Her arms fell into his shoulders and her head against his chest. "Are you sure you're still okay?" He said calmly, although with a victory smile over his face.

"Never better. Hey, I have an idea."

"What's that? Going home?"

"Even better. Let's go up to your room." The guy didn't hesitate for a second, his smile got wider and he grabbed Anna by the waist to walk her up the stairs.

Ugh, we've been walking this stairs forever now. Why can't I just run and get in there. Wait, I'm getting in there?

Anna couldn't stop whatever decision she had already made. There was only one thing that she was sure of, and that was her inability to make conscious decisions.

"Hold it right there, mister. She's coming with me." Anna could hear someone's voice but was unable to distinguish it. It did sound familiar but she couldn't put a face to it. The guy didn't even have time to protest before the owner of the voice she had just heard pulled them apart and walked her down the stairs. "God, who knew you'd also be so irresponsible." Anna no longer had energy left in her to say anything else, she couldn't even think of something to say in the first place. She had lost track of everything around her, last thing she knew she was already riding the elevator towards her floor. "Are we there yet?" She asked innocently.

"Yeah, almost."

"Thanks Elsa." She hugged the girl spontaneously. Her stiff figure only moving as Anna threw herself at her. After a few seconds she pushed her away. "Yeah, no problem. Thank me tomorrow when you realize what you were about to do."

The both stepped into the dorm, making more noise than necessary, but of course that was inevitable if drunk Anna was involved. Elsa realized she was too drunk to do anything, so she put her to bed and threw a blanket over her.

I am going to regret doing this.

Anna could feel the pain of yesterday's events. That didn't bother her though; she just wanted to understand why Elsa did something that was completely unnecessary. She saw as Elsa walked towards her wardrobe, fully awake and ready to take on whatever was next.

"Hey, Elsa," the blonde turned around.

Wow, she's actually looking at me while I talk to her.

"I'm trying to understand what happened last night."

"You got stupidly drunk, that's what." Ouch, she was as cold as ever.

"Well, you didn't have to bring me back you know. I knew what I was doing."

The blonde's expression quickly changed. Anna couldn't tell whether it was anger or worry, or maybe both. "Oh really, Anna? You knew what you were doing? You had more drinks than anyone else in that party. Do you even know who that guy was? Why were you even doing that in the first place?" Anna was confused, either Elsa cared more than she dared to admit, or she knew something Anna didn't. She decided it was probably the latter.

"Look Elsa, as much as I appreciate you looking out for me, I get it okay? I annoy you as much as you annoy me. I didn't intend to be such a burden last night. Hell I didn't even ask you to look out for me. I was with your sister anyway, she would-"

"Wait, my sister? Only she would convince you to do such a thing."

"Hey don't blame this on your sister now, she's nothing like you. She actually talks to me and I'm not even her roommate!" Anna wondered if she was taking things to far. Was it possible for Elsa to get hurt?

"Alright, Anna. Your point has been made. We'll drop this conversation and please don't ever think this, what I did last night- well, I might be anything you can think of, even a selfish bitch, but I'm not a bad person."

Wow, what just happened? Did she actually admit to being a bitch?

"Am I still dreaming or did you actually call yourself a selfish bitch?" Anna blurted out the words before she could think about them. She could almost see Elsa suppress a smile, but doubted herself as she was barely able to keep her eyes open. She didn't want to give Elsa the chance to come up with a reply; it didn't look like she could come up with one anyway.

Is she seriously smiling right now?

"Why are you up so early anyway? It's not like we have classes this week."

"I got an email from North Aim, they expect me at 8:00AM. Why am I even explaining myself to you?"

"Of course you did, there was never a doubt."

"Yeah, that's true."

"Why are you so arrogant?" Anna said with annoyance in her voice.

"Excuse me?"

"You know it would be so much easier if you actually tried to get along with me, it would make this living situation a lot easier. It hasn't even been one week and you're already driving me nuts."

"Hey if you can't stand me, then leave." The tension had come back again. It was so easy for them both to get in an argument.

"Maybe if you weren't so cold, Elsa. Why would I move again if you're not even trying?"

"Check your email, will you?" It had taken forever for Anna to realize that Elsa never actually raised her voice, yes she did say words with a certain emphasis when she was mad but she still remained calm and that made it almost impossible to argue with her. She also noticed that every time they were about to get into an argument, Elsa always tried to change the subject or explain herself. Maybe she was actually trying to get along, or maybe she disliked confrontation.

"What's so important about my email?"

"Just check it, Anna." And so she did. Anxiety ran all over her as she looked through her inbox. An email from North Aim, Inc. But, why? Didn't Elsa get the job? Maybe they just want to inform me that I didn't get it, of course.

"Oh wow, I got it." Anna tried not to let her tears give her away as she scrolled through the email.

"I figured."

"But how?"

"Well, I guess you were the person who was best qualified for the position."

"And what about you, didn't you get the job?"

"I did, just not the same position though."

"Ah, that explains it."

It seemed like things were finally going well for Anna, except of course for her roommate situation. She made up her mind and thought that it was probably too late to change roommates, but maybe Elsa and her could work something out. She was a mystery. A mystery that she was determined to solve, she might as well be another challenge. Anna wasn't going to give up on her, no matter how hard she tried to push her away or how cold and mean she could be. There had to be a way, she had shown signs of it. She had to bring her walls down, it was her life mission.

AN: I feel like I should mention that this isn't a typical "love at first sight" kind of story. I want to show you guys their relationship before things get heated up. Also, not sure if I mentioned this already but as you can tell, I'm not the best of writers but I do hope that the content makes up for it.

As always, enjoy!