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Anna woke up the next morning with worries but she was relieved as soon as she saw that she was, indeed, in her own bed this time. She glanced at the blonde, surprised to see her with shadows under the eyes. She didn't remember Elsa being so tired when she had woken up next to her. That single thought was enough to make her blush again, and she shook her head to get it out of her mind. When she stopped, she realised Elsa was watching her and her cheeks redden even more :

" Trouble waking up ?" Elsa asked with a soft smile.

" What ? No – Nothing, everything is fine, I wasn't thinking about you, I mean I was just, huh, like, shaking my head to wake up, so in fact you were right !" Anna rambled, mentally slapping herself.

" You know I can't understand you when you talk so fast !" Elsa chuckled and Anna felt relieved.

" It wasn't really important anyway !" Anna smiled. "Now let's get breakfast ! "

One thing Elsa had noticed about Anna was that she was able to eat a lot. Like really a lot. She seemed to eat twice her weight at each breakfast and Elsa was wondering where she was putting all this food. She herself never had a big appetite. It had a lot to do with the fact that eating alone in general was depressing, and she didn't want to linger too much on the lonely dinner room. And there she was, watching an American girl literally gobble up her food, and exchanging amused looks with Jen and Markus. This felt like having a family and her heart warmed up at this idea, even if she wasn't technically a part of them. Anna turned up her nose from her food, and when she noticed Elsa's melancholic eyes, smiled to her warmly. This French girl seemed to have a lot of secrets, and a not so easy life, and Anna was determined to make it better. With a smirk, she processed to make Elsa try every food on the table :

" Come on Elsa, take a bite of this bagel !"

" I swear I'm full Anna ! I can't eat anything more after the pancake, the bacon and the eggs !"

" Nah you can do better !" Anna insisted, shoving the bagel into Elsa's protesting mouth.

" Achna, I shwear Ich channot !"

" Your parents never told you not to speak with a full mouth ?" Anna asked with a smirk, laughing when she saw Elsa trying to swallow with difficulty.

" That's not funny, Anna ! I could have died of suffocation !" Elsa answered indignantly, after a loud gulp.

" Died ? Ain't you a bit exaggerating ? You're such a diva ! " The American girl playfully returned.

Anna's parents watched them bickering joyfully, a smile on their face.

The day at school went well, Elsa was slowly getting used to it. This time, Anna insisted on showing her the art class. It was a big room in an impressive mess. There were picture, drawings hanging everywhere on the walls, easels covered by joyful paint spots, a pottery set wasn't far from the window. The warm light, the old sofas on the corner and the smell of paper and clay were making this place cosy, welcoming to Elsa.

" So here is my favorite place in the school, maybe even in the entire world. Do you want to see what I did ? "

If Anna was pretty self-confident most of the time, she did hesitate on the last sentence. There was something extremely personal in showing her work to anyone at all, and even more to Elsa. Her painters weren't just things she was proud of, there were a part of her, and she couldn't help feeling insecure at the idea of showing herself this way, this nude. Secretly, she hoped that Elsa would say no, so that she would avoid a possible disappointment in the blond's reaction. But Elsa being Elsa of course agreed joyfully. Showing her some of her favorite works, Anna waited on the side, wringing her hands in stress. At first, Elsa said nothing, but her face was just speaking for herself. Her eyes were sparkling and her mouth agape, getting successively closer to farther from the painter to have a better view. She then turned to Anna.

" This is so beautiful, Anna ! I just love your portraits ... I've never seen anyone catch such beauty in people features ! And your landscape's paintings ?! There are just amazing ! I love it, really. "

Anna blushed deeply under the shower of compliments, looking to the ground shyly for the first time in days. Elsa took her chin in her hand and made Anna look at her in the eyes :

" You have a lot of talent, Anna Arrendelle. "

They got lost in each other eyes, not realising the time that was flying, Elsa's hand still on Anna's chin. The school bell both surprised them, and they hurried back to class.

During lunch, Elsa noticed the looks of a few boys on her. It's not that wasn't used to it, Elsa had learned a long time ago that she was far from ugly. But it didn't mean that she was in any way confident. Love and relationship were scaring her. How could she be able to know how to deal with this when she wasn't able to deal with her relationship with her father ? Looks and attention of that kind were making uncomfortable mostly for that reason. But when a boy went to ask her on a date, she was just astonished. She was just there since a few days ?! She stuttered and blushed in front of the boy, until a slightly aggressive Anna came to save her.

" Sorry Gaston, but that girl needs a bit of time here in America before dating anyone ! Please leave her alone !"

" It's okay I can wait" Gaston said with a wink to Elsa.

" Yeah I bet " Anna muttered to herself mostly.

Elsa thanked her with a smile.

After school, the two girls and Anna's friends decided it would be nice to talk to each other more and they all went in a coffee shop. As before, conversation was going easily, and Elsa was starting to really appreciate these Americans.

" So Elsa, do you have a boyfriend in France ?" Rapunzel asked curiously.

" Euh, non, I don't" the french girl answered shyly and Anna felt weirdly relieved.

" What ?" Eugene was indignant about this information. "I can't believe no French boy begged you to go out with you !"

" Calm down Eugene" Rapunzel said softly, patting her boyfriend's shoulder. "It's not because she's not with anyone that nobody asked ! Elsa has the right to be single too, she does as she wants. "

Rapunzel smiled to Elsa who visibly relaxed.

" Are you in love with someone then ? " Eugene asked, not letting go.

" N – No there is nobody... " Elsa answered, blushing slightly when her eyes crossed Anna's.

Fortunately for the blond girl who was getting uncomfortable, the subject changed for the food who was now arriving in front of them. Elsa and Anna had discovered themselves the same love for chocolate and were sharing each other desserts. Kristoff and Belle exchanged a look when they realised that their attitude was very much alike to the other couple of the table, Eugene and Rapunzel, but they shrugged it off.

When it became clear it was time to go, Kristoff suggested to spent the evening at his place.

" I've just received my puppy, he's like super cute guys !" Kristoff said, sparkles in his eyes.

" See that ?" Anna mocked, turning to Elsa. "That big boy become a puddle every time he sees an animal ! If you ever need anything from him, just bring a puppy or a kitten, and he will do anything you ask !"

" Hey ! If I remember well, you're not better than I am !" The blond yelled back.

" Well, at least I've never eaten dry dog food !"

" You liar, you did !"

" It was once, and I was young ! You did it for years ! And if I remember well, you were the one who urged me to do so !"

The fight went on and on for a few minutes, Eugene counting the points and the girls chuckling next to them.

The two girls came home late that night, still laughing about Kristoff new puppy, Sven, with which one they played all evening at the boy's place, having eaten there. They went to bed right away, not wanting to bother more Anna's parents.

When she woke up a few time later, Elsa was only half surprised. She felt Anna cuddle with her, starting to snore, and she couldn't help to feel secure. It was like if Anna's arms were a warm heaven where nothing bad could happen. No worries, no nightmares, no dark thoughts to fight anymore, just a soft embrace around her body. She turned herself to face Anna and kissed softly her forehead, before repositioning herself and falling asleep, a smile on her lips.

Anna woke up around 2 AM, to discover herself again in Elsa's bed again, her legs entangled with the blonde. She mentally slapped herself : she forgot the camomile tea that was supposed to help her ! She knew she had to move, but she stayed a bit, just appreciating the moment. She was actually really enjoyed cuddling with Elsa. In this moment, she was feeling stronger, like if she was actually protecting Elsa. How stupid was that ? Yet, here she was, loving every bit of this inappropriate situation. She let go a sigh : she really had to go. She started to move her arms out of Elsa's embrace, when a voice stopped her :

« Wait. »

Anna immediately frozzed.

« It's okay. You can stay. »

Anna relaxed progressively when she processed what the other girl had just whispered, feeling encouraged when Elsa's grip on her hand tightened. She let go herself, bringing Elsa closer and fell asleep again, their breath in unison.

So what do you think about it ? I want to do a chapter by day spent by Elsa in US but it would mean a lot of chapters since she's staying a month... don 't hesitate to review and to tell me about any mistake I made!