Leaving the clinging bells behind them, Anna and Kristoff are jogging down the windy streets. Wind rushes pass their path, blowing Anna's braids into every directions, and reaching its arms pouring straight into Kristoff's eyes. Both of them look ridiculous so they keep their heads down as they hurry their way to Frosty Cafe. They don't get a chance to chat until they dash into the Cafe, closing the wooden door to leave the wailing pavement behind.
They go straight to the counter and order their items.
"Hi there. How can I help you?" The girl standing at the cashier has a beautiful smile.
"I'd like six cookies please," Anna peers through the transparent display shelves, pointing to the cookie column located in the lowest rank, "3 chocolate chip,1 dark chocolate, 2 double chocolate chip."
"Is there anything else?"
"Yes, six chocolate milkshake please." Anna shows her student card so she can use the tax-free discount.
"That will be $10.2," the cashier returns Anna's student card after she scans it under the barcode scanner. "Cash or debit?"
"Cash," Anna hands a few coins to the cashier. She gets her receipt and retreats aside with Kristoff.
"Anna?"
"Yup?"
"To be honest, I never know how do you get to know Hans," Kristoff still doesn't know Anna very well. They've only been friends since last year and they don't get to see each other very often. "He said you are the sister of his 'intermittent music-making partner.'
"Yeah," Anna's disappointed that Hans didn't say she's a friend of his, "I knew him at the night that of the Christmas Concert. He and my sister and a few more guys were playing in the background while I was there singing a solo."
"So you do sing." Kristoff gives her an ambiguous smile. "Does Hans ever hear you sing before?"
"Oh yes! I asked him to accompany me a few times during open mic sections," Anna grins, "he said my voice is stunning."
"Really? Show me what you've got."
"Challenge accepted," Anna clears her throat, "Ahem, um...eternal beeping sound... you're escaping form me...while I'm hiding from your absence..." she chooses to sing "nine-six-eight-three", the piece that speaks out all the feels, and giving her chills when she first hears it about an hour ago. She just can't get this song off her mind.
" Good for you. Choosing our new debut piece...and you nailed it,"Kristoff applauses.
"Well I just pour all my emotions into my singing," Anna beams, "that's my secret."
"Olaf shares the same secret you know?" Kristoff agrees, recalling their cheerful lead singer, who always talks to his crew about how to emotionally influence their audiences, " you should someday collaborate with us."
"OMG DO YOU MEAN IT?" Anna exclaims. Kristoff taps her shoulder.
"Shhhh...Relax. And our order's ready." He kindly reminds his over-excited friend, pointing towards the counter. Their cookies and drinks are ready to go. The cashier girl is smiling brightly at them. Anna takes her order and she feels her cheeks are flushing. She knows the girl has definitely heard her singing.
"Your voice is beautiful," the girl compliments Anna.
"Thanks..." Anna giggles nervously.
"Have a nice day," the girl waves Anna and Kristoff a friendly goodbye.
"You too. See you," Anna replies. And they leave the shop.
The wind is weakened as they are walking towards the bus stop.
"According to Google Map, the bus is going to come in 10 minutes. Do you want me to stay by your side until then?"
"No, thanks. I'll be fine by myself. "Anna kindly rejects Kristoff's request, "Go back to the music store before all your fans are gone."
"Um, sure," Kristoff shrugs, "text me when you get on the bus, okay?"
"Get it," Anna stands besides the bus stop, waving goodbye to Kristoff, " Bye."
"Bye." Kristoff waves back. He has been looking back at Anna time to time while he 's walking away from her. But Anna doesn't notice it. She is too busy keep checking on her phone and seriously, there's a lot to deal with her long-forgotten family members after she has been selfishly ignored their calls and messages throughout the whole afternoon.
She needs to call them back at once and the first person comes to her mind is Elsa.
