Chapter 4: Heat
A/N:
Put on your Elsanna party hats because it is time to turn up the heat. Elsa's sweet torture is ready to begin/continue ;-D (muahaha)
Originally this was a part of chapter three, but I decided to split that chapter in half.
I realized I haven't thanked you for following my story, favoring my story, and leaving comments. Thank you very much.
PS. If some kind soul was willing to be my beta reader, I would appreciate their effort.
Elsa and Anna were just finishing their meal. Anna had brought different kinds of stuffed sandwiches for them.
"These were really delicious sandwiches, Anna. Much better than hospital food."
"Thank you."
Anna chewed the last piece of her food and took a big sip of beer. Then she burped loudly. It almost made Elsa laugh, but she felt she had to condemn Anna for her behavior. She was her big sister after all.
"Anna, that's not appropriate."
"What?" said Anna nonchalantly like it was a perfectly normal thing to do, but she couldn't hide her amusement. "I just wanted to say my own compliments to the chef. Which is me. Hurray for me."
Elsa couldn't help smiling at her sister's antics. She is so childish sometimes. But moments like this make me love her even more.
"I think it is about the time to hit the shower. I can't wait to try that sauna and the Turkish bath. What do you say, Elsa?"
"OK. But I think my casts don't react too well to moisture."
"You are absolutely right, and that's why I have these...," Anna took some items from her backpack, "...in my backpack."
Anna was holding two large plastic bags, a roll of duct tape, and scissors.
"You certainly came prepared."
"Uh-huh. I'll help you to put on those later. What do you think, can you walk that small distance to the locker room, or should we use the wheelchair?"
"Yeah, I can walk that much."
They walked to the locker room, and Anna started stripping off her clothes.
"Uh ... um ... Anna, could you help me to take off my clothes?" asked embarrassed Elsa.
"Oh, sorry. I didn't remember you can't do that by yourself. Sure, I'll help you."
Scantily clad Anna turned to help Elsa with her clothes. When Elsa's t-shirt had been removed, Anna covered Elsa's casts with plastic bags and waterproofed them using the duct tape. As she was about to remove Elsa's bra and panties, Elsa said, "Could you look another way when you do that?"
"Really? Okay, Miss prude."
As Anna helped with her bra and panties, Elsa couldn't help feeling weird and embarrassed. This certainly wasn't something you can expect your sister doing for you every day. Actually, it was something your sister shouldn't do for you ever unless it was under some special circumstances, like this time. This whole thing just felt wrong, and the fact that Elsa was more prudish than her sister didn't help at all. She felt bare in more ways than one.
Anna was the first to take a shower after Elsa had assured her that she can walk to the showers without any help.
"I'll take a sauna now. Call me if you need help washing yourself," Anna shouted from the bathroom.
"OK."
When Anna had left to enjoy the warmth of the sauna, Elsa walked slowly to a shower booth. Water felt really good against her skin. It was Elsa's first shower in the hospital. Her legs ached a bit, but it was nothing she couldn't handle.
I have to admit we had lots of fun tonight even though I was skeptical at first. Anna really has this natural talent for cheering me up.
Anna took her time in the sauna, but Elsa wasn't in a hurry to get washed. After two work shifts her sister surely needed some peace, quiet, and relaxation.
OK, maybe not quiet, because Anna likes to talk a lot. But I'll definitely let her enjoy the sweet warmth of the sauna. It's not like I have something urgent soon.
Five minutes later Anna had finished her sauna session. She stretched her arms and her head. "Oh, man, that felt great. It's a shame you have to miss all of this. Do you want me to wash your back?"
"Yes, please. I'm pretty useless with these plastic bags on my arms."
"Okay, then."
Anna was washing her gently, but she felt uncomfortable around her naked sister.
"Done. Turn around now so I can wash your front."
"Um ... could you close your eyes, or look the other way?"
"OK, but don't blame me if I accidentally touch your private parts,"Anna either warned or teased. Then she started washing the other side of Elsa's body.
"Umph ... ptew, not in my mouth, Anna! Ow, my eye!"
"Sorry! But I said something like this could happen. Okay, let me see. Which one is it?"
"My left eye!"
"Now, bend your head a little bit, and I'll rinse the soap from your eye."
Anna's left hand kept Elsa's eye open, while her right hand picked up the shower head and started gently rinsing Elsa's eye.
"Is it better now?"
"I think so. Thank you."
"No problem, sis."
When Elsa's eye didn't sting anymore, and she was able to wipe away her soap-induced tears, Anna continued washing Elsa's body. A moment later Elsa opened her eyes to realize she should have looked much higher, because right now she was staring directly at Anna's naked body. The freckled body before her was glistening with sweat, water, and soap. Elsa looked at Anna's body way longer than she should have. When her brain started working again and she remembered to exhale, she uttered a pained noise and turned her look away from Anna.
"Elsa, are you okay? Is the sponge too rough?"
"No, it's okay. I just opened my eyes and looked directly at light. Please, continue."
"All right."
Elsa thought maybe some soap had gone to her brain as well because suddenly she was feeling a strange tingle in her whole body when her sister was washing her. This new sensation was a stark contrast to her earlier discomfort.
Anna had almost finished washing her. Then it hit Elsa: she was getting aroused by her sister's touch!
"OK, we are ready now. Now you can rinse off the soap in the shower. I am going to try the Turkish bath too."
As Anna left to enjoy the Turkish bath, Elsa turned to face the wall of the shower booth. She pressed her head against the cool exterior of the wall. Water fall over her body, but it didn't wash away the dirty feeling she felt inside. She was utterly shamed and disgusted by her behavior.
How can I have these unnatural sensations when I am with Anna? And what I was thinking? Sisters shouldn't stare at each other's naked body as long as I did; or at all in fact.
As if summoned by her thoughts, a mental image of Anna's naked body appeared. But she wished it away forcefully.
No! NO! I can't have these images in my head. Not now, not ever. She's my little sister, sweet adorable Anna.
After several deep breaths Elsa felt she was able to face this new reality somehow.
Elsa had already gone to the locker room when Anna finished her stream bath. Even though she was already dry, she had to wait for Anna to remove her waterproofed plastic bags and put on her clothes. The latter activity terrified her. How on earth could she keep her cool when Anna's hands would be touching her body again?
"Hey, Elsa. That Turkish bath was really amazing. I feel so relaxed now. I almost dozed off. Maybe those work shift tire me a bit after all."
Anna's voice almost startled Elsa. She was really happy she wasn't facing Anna because had Anna seen her face, she would have been able to read her mind as well. It was illogical but she really had thought like this a moment earlier.
"Let me help you with those plastic bags and your clothes."
It didn't take long when Anna had removed the plastic bags. But then came the part Elsa had feared.
I have to get through this without feeling anything, Elsa though and looked anywhere but Anna's direction. She started chanting one mantra in her head. It was something she had heard some time ago, but she couldn't remember where it was from.
Conceal. Don't feel. Don't let it show. Conceal. Don't feel. Don't let it show. Conceal. Don't feel. Don't let it show.
When Anna had helped Elsa to put on her clothes, Elsa wondered if her lips had moved when she had chanted those lines silently.
"I don't know what happened so fast, but it seems Miss prude isn't so prude anymore," Anna remarked with a teasing tone of voice.
Oh, shit! I forgot to ask Anna to look another way. I hope she doesn't suspect anything.
"Hah, I guess you forgot. Don't worry, Elsa, it's not the end of the world. If there's one person whom you can allow to see you naked, but he or she is not your parent or your partner, then..."
Stop it, Anna! You are only making it worse. For me.
"...sister. Okay, we are done here. You go ahead. I'll put on the rest of my clothes."
Elsa wasn't sure if she could move her legs because of her embarrassment and shame, but finally her legs started moving by themselves. Anna appeared from the locker room shortly after and said, "I just realized. Today is Wednesday, and you know what that means."
A million thoughts were in Elsa's mind now, but she was able to blurt out the correct answer, "It is our movie night?"
"Hell yeah! Let's see, it's half past ten. I wonder if any movies are starting right now. Turn on the TV, Elsa."
The TV remote was lying on the table so Elsa grabbed it with her left hand and pressed the power button.
"Ha! We were lucky. Take a seat. I'll be right back with our drinks. Oh, and I bought some snacks. They are in my backpack. If you manage to open it, take them out," said Anna and hurried to another room.
The movie they were going to watch looked like another romantic comedy. She didn't watch too many movies expect the ones she watched with Anna. Action films and romantic comedies were Anna's favorites. Elsa didn't have any favorite genres; she was just happy with the movies Anna chose.
"Okay, I'm back. Here's your drink. What did I miss?"
"Just the opening credits. Nothing of importance."
"Did you find the snacks?"
"Oh, I totally forgot. Sorry."
"Nah, it's all right."
Anna opened her backpack, took the snacks, and opened both bags of potato chips. "Do you want one?"
"No, thanks. Maybe later."
"Suit yourself."
When Anna had eaten her handful of chips, she took a sip of her beer, and wrapped Elsa's right arm around her shoulders.
"I am ready for the movie now," Anna said contentedly and stared at Elsa with a smile on her face.
Elsa blushed under Anna's gaze. Luckily, Anna turned her head to watch the movie. Elsa hadn't been sure how she would react to their closeness after her inappropriate feelings a few moments ago, but there was nothing weird or strange being close Anna. This was something they had done hundreds of times. This feeling was familiar and comfortable like an old sweater on a cold winter day.
"Are you sitting comfortably?" Anna asked with a slightly worried expression on her face.
"Nothing could be better," answered Elsa with a smile.
When they had watched the movie for thirty minutes, Anna had yawned several times within a short period of time. Twenty minutes later she had placed her head on Elsa's lap. Now, when seventy minutes had passed, Anna had dozed off. Elsa muted the movie. She didn't want it to disturb Anna's sleep. The movie didn't interest Elsa any more because she rather watched her sleeping sister. She knew they should go to bed soon, but she didn't want to wake up Anna until the movie was over.
Oh, my little princess, you haven't changed much since we were kids. And you look just as cute as then.
Elsa stroked Anna's hair gently.
Don't worry, Anna. I am your big sister, and I made a vow to myself that I always protect and love you no matter what. And I am going to keep that promise until the day I die. Even if it means I have to love you from afar. Your happiness means a world to me. You mean everything to me.
Emotions had taken over Elsa. She kept stroking Anna's hair and watching her dear sister. Then Elsa started realizing that maybe, just maybe, her love for Anna was a bit unhealthy. It was more like an obsession with a hint of heroine complex. Anna had been the center of her universe when their parents passed away, and Elsa wasn't sure if she wanted it to change even if it was inevitable that Anna would marry some lucky fellow one day, and move to their own house, and have kids.
These thoughts made her really sad. Elsa kissed Anna head and said in her mind, I am sorry that I am like this. I should shape up and look for possible life partners and live a happy life instead of hanging on to you and holding you so tightly that you can never escape me. I'll try to get better, I promise you that.
A few tears escaped from her eyes and fell on Anna's head.
I promise I'll get better.
Anna showed sings of waking up some minutes later. Elsa wiped her tearful eyes. She didn't want Anna to see her like this.
"I must've dozed off."
"Yeah, you did," Elsa answered. Her smile was loving but it still showed a hint of sadness.
Anna looked at the TV and when she saw the movie playing but muted, she said, "Why did you muted it? Did you not like the movie?"
"I don't know. Lately I just have watched you sleeping."
Anna was slightly surprised to hear that. "Why would you do something like that? Okay, I have to admit it's kind of adorable. Slightly creepy, but adorable."
Elsa couldn't help smiling at Anna's comment.
Anna continued,"I think you have some moisture in your eyes. Have you cried over the movie?"
"No!"
"Aww, I think it's cute that you deny it." Anna yawned again. "I think we both are ready for bed, or what do you think?"
"I have to agree with you."
"Okay. It's sad to leave this amazing place, but as we know, Cinderella must leave before midnight or her coach turns into a pumpkin. And it's almost midnight now."
When they had cleaned up and locked the place, they went to Elsa's room.
"OK. Here we are again. I think we had a great time tonight."
"Yeah, it was really something special. Thank you for coming up with something like that, Anna."
"Nah, it was nothing. And you should thank Chris instead."
"Well, when you see him next time, give my thanks to him."
"I'll do that. Man, it's getting late. I think I should go now."
Elsa was surprised Anna thought about leaving and driving now.
"You obviously are exhausted, and you drank many beers. I think you should sleep here."
"You really think so?"
"Yes! Anything else would be insane."
"OK. I guess you are right. And I am really tired. I'll sleep here on the couch tonight."
Elsa hesitated because she wasn't sure if the words she was about to say next will come back to haunt her later. Speaking in a quiet voice she suggested, "Or you could sleep in my bed if the couch is too uncomfortable. I know it is small, but if we stay close to each other I think we can manage."
Her cheeks reddened deeply, and she was really grateful that Anna couldn't see her blush. Her sister had just turned her back and searched something from her backpack. She didn't know why she suggested something like this in the first place. Being close to Anna didn't bother her because it was something they had done a million times, but this other thing, which was hiding beneath the surface, really scared her.
"I don't know. It isn't too big so it is going to be cramped. Are you sure you don't mind?"
"No, I would hate if you had a sore back in the morning because you had to sleep on the couch."
"If you say so. But beware, I might cuddle you when I am sleeping. It's something I do unconsciously," Anna teased.
"Yeah, I know," Elsa said and remembered sleep overs from their childhood. When they had waked up in the morning, she had found Anna's hand and leg, and sometimes even the half of her body over her. It had been adorable then but Elsa wasn't sure how she would feel if the same thing happened now. Especially after tonight's events.
When they had put on their nightwear, Anna slipped under the covers and said, "Good night, Elsa."
"Good night, Anna."
Elsa had turned her back to Anna, but it didn't help because Anna was just inches away, and she could almost feel her body warmth. As usual, Anna had no troubles falling asleep, and in no time her light exhale was causing a faint tingling sensation to Elsa's neck hair.
Oh boy, you surely aren't making this easy for me, Anna. I am almost certain I won't get much sleep tonight.
Some minutes later Anna changed her sleeping position, and the next thing Elsa felt was Anna's hand and leg over her body.
Okay, cross that 'almost'. I am positive I won't get much sleep tonight.
A/N: I have prepared a small treat for you next week. But I don't want to spoil a surprise yet. Those of you who have a Tumblr account can read a teaser from the next chapter on Thursday.
