Chapter 4: Ice Skating
Amazed by the entirety of the snow gone, you join your family in their little group outside your house. Before long you hear the clopping of horse hooves coming closer. A guard from the castle was coming towards your family. "In a bit the queen and princess would like to invite your family to a celebration and ice skating due to the depletion of the snow and the return of the queen, everyone is invited." he informed.
"Thank you" your father declared. You couldn't hide the smile on your face, this could mean seeing Elsa and getting to talk to her.
Butterflies filled your stomach as you edged closer to the castle among others. What am I going to say? You think to yourself, accompanied with multiple other thoughts about the event about to come. The simple butterflies grew into anxiety as you finally reach the courtyard of the castle.
Elsa is nowhere to be seen yet while filling in with the crowds of people. Then again you don't think you could build up the courage to talk to her. Before long the crowd had dispersed into smaller groups of people around the courtyard. Then you see her, dressed in a beautiful dress the color of light blue, her hair let loose from a tight bun, her figure shown, and it just matched the perfect of her. The anxiety from earlier momentarily goes away as you're struck with awe.
You see her talking to her sister and then make ice magically appear on the ground and the walls of the castle. Then you remember a little detail about ice skating, you don't even know how to. Trying not to embarrass yourself in front of Elsa, you slip and slide your way to a pillar for support. Letting out a sigh of relief when you finally get there.
Then it finally happens, your feet lose all control of supporting you and give way. You try to cling onto the pillar to stop yourself, but it's too late. Your worst nightmare right now is happening, just your luck.
You try not to open your eyes to see who saw the moment as you lay there on the cold ice. Then a giggle from somewhere nearby is heard, and you throw half of your body up to see who it was. Of course it had to be Elsa; the one person who you desperately hoped did not catch sight of what happened.
"Need some help up?" she asked smiling, holding out her hand.
Still kind of dazed from falling you fail to respond right away, but after an awkward few seconds for you, your thought comes back. "I wouldn't want you falling for trying to help me" you begin.
"You think your queen isn't strong enough?" she accuses.
"No please Elsa, sorry, my queen, I didn't mean it that way at all. What I meant to say was-"
"Oh I'm just kidding, the ice holds me down" she broke in while grabbing your hand and pulling you onto your feet. "And please, call me Elsa, queen is such a dominating title."
"Thanks my queen, sorry sorry, Elsa, for your help." You blurt out.
She can tell you are embarrassed by the now fiery red tone of your cheeks. "Anytime" she giggles. After a few moments of just looking at each other, she finally breaks away and exclaims "Until next time." Smiling as she glides away to go socialize with her sister.
Slouching against the pillar for support again you over hear what they say. "Who was that?"
"Oh just someone in trouble that I helped." Shrugged Elsa.
"Their cute." Hinted the princess.
"Woah Anna I'm not ready for a relationship." Demands Elsa. Then reluctantly and with a pause she mumbled "Even if they are cute."
Hey guys thanks again for the reviews, it all helps, but I am planning on taking a bit more time to type longer chapters and put more story into it. Introducing new characters, adding details, action, etc...
