A/N: I'm sorry I kept you guys waiting. School was really a pain in the butt these days. I had a very bad grade on my pre-midterm and I need to improve that... darn major subjects and teachers... I will never know why I chose respiratory therapy. haha!
Anyway, here's another chapter. I think I might have slightly written Elsa and Anna a little bit out of character but other than that I hope you guys like the story. I never bothered to edit it 'cause right now, I have to sleep early because I have NSTP practicum tomorrow (Yes, class on a Sunday...ugh)
Music to My Ears
I let out a sigh of achievement as I finished my last paperwork. I placed all the papers aside and massaged my temples.
I looked outside and got startled that it was already dark, I never knew time flies so fast if you do paperwork. It was already around 8 in the evening when the clock chimed. I sighed 'I wonder how Anna is today' I never got to spend time with Anna because of all these paper works but I did make sure that Kai and Gerda were taking good care of her.
I got up from my study and went outside my room. Gerda passed by and offered me dinner but I declined, I mean, I know I should eat dinner but Anna was actually glued to my mind and led me to find her since she was not in her room.
A sweet music caught my attention, it sent shivers, so soothing and relaxing that I felt my knees wobble. I guess I'm just too exhausted that everytime I hear music, I want to collapse and sleep but no. Sweet music danced around the hallway, I tried to follow where the sound came from and I found myself standing in front of the of the door of our library. 'Who could play such enticing music? Even at this time?'
I slightly opened the door and made sure not a creak was heard so that I may figure out the mystery person who plays the piano so well. As I peaked inside, I found Anna. Fingers swiftly making its way to press the right keys and make such captivating melody that rocks you to sleep and make you forget all your stress and worries. She was so concentrated, her head swaying, signaling that she did not just played but felt the music, I have never seen her move this much graceful before, I have never seen her in this state before. I mean, she was usually the very energetic and clumsy Anna but this? This is a very rare sight.
I was snapped back to reality when I noticed that the music stopped and found Anna staring at me…
"I'm sorry, did I disturb you, Elsa? Was the music too loud because I know that you're doing your work and I just found myself playing and it's a really nice piece so I decided to play it, well, I'm sorry if I disturbed you, I was alone and I-"
I suppressed a giggle at the thought that she was rambling again. "No, not at all, Anna. I'm just dumbfounded by how well you play the piano. You really play very well." I smiled
She flushed, "Well, mama and papa told me you played the piano so I kind of wanted to do the same thing. Papa taught me how to read notes and all, then I found this piece and started playing it."
"It's very surprising that you play with such grace. Because, you know, you were always clumsy and can't stay still no more than five seconds"
She rolled her eyes "Oh, whatever, Elsa. At least you find it interesting that I can move with such grace" she stuck out a tongue at me.
I can't help but laugh at Anna being childish at some point, well, all the time. I walked to some of the cabinets in the room and pulled out a piano piece and placed it on the piece holder.
"Scoot over, let's play this piece together."
She gave way and looked at the piece I was putting down. "Swan Lake?" she said, "That's my favorite!" she beamed at the piece and I can't help but smile.
"Well, then, would you do the honors of playing the first measures?"
She smiled, "Sure!"
I enjoyed playing the composition with her, it was the first time I saw something beautiful in Anna. The way she plays the piece was absolutely breathtaking. After a few rounds of playing it, we just sat there and smiling at each other, appreciating and was in awe of how well the two of us can create such sweet and amazing music despite how simple the music piece was.
There was comfortable silence between us, still processing everything that we have discovered about each other, about playing pianos and creating delightful melodies.
"You really play well" she finally spoke.
"Well you play pretty amazing too!" I replied.
"Oh, Elsa, stop being a fuzz, we both know you play more amazing than me"
I rolled my eyes, I placed a hand on her shoulder, gave her a sweet smile then placed a hand on her nose while saying "We both play amazing"
She giggled, "Yes, let's agree on that statement"
I laughed, "Well, then, I'm already done with my paperworks, what do you want to do today?"
She thought for a moment, I waited for her to answer. She smiled, "Since that we're in the library, will you read a book to me, please?"
"Anna, you already know how to read." I crossed my arms on my chest.
"But it's just not the same without you reading it,"
"Oh, come on, Anna. We both know you can read." I giggled.
"I just want to hear your voice when you read," She gave me those puppy-dog eyes.
"Oh, no… no, no, no. I am not falling for your puppy-dog eyes again," I looked away.
Anna let out a whimper that made me looked at her and she tried her best to coax me into reading a book to her. Finally, I groaned in defeat and she squealed.
"Alright, alright. So, what do you want me to read to you?"
She looked around the shelves, finally pulled out a big, gold book decorated with delicate floral swirls and a picture of a mosaic rose on it. Curvy and very elegant writings were placed on the cover, 'Beauty and the Beast' it read.
"It's my favorite" she looked at the book with love.
"Alright then" I held the book and walked over to a couch, Anna sat beside me and made herself comfortable. I opened the book and she placed her head on my shoulder and placed an arm around my waist. I leaned back and rested my head on hers.
"Once upon a time in a land far away…"
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It was a surprise that she didn't doze off throughout the story; in fact, she would read with me and always let out a comfortable sigh. She went emotional on the part where the Beast already developed feelings for Belle but had to let her go. But I can't blame her; she can be a little carried away with stories, especially with this book.
"…and they all lived happily ever after. The End." I closed the book and looked at her.
"It was a really nice story." She yawned.
"Yes, yes it is. Tell me again, why do you like the story so much?"
She pondered at the question for a moment, "Well, it tells a very wonderful lesson that people aren't always what you see. Some people act like saints but they're not."
"Like Hans?" I teased.
"Oh, give me a break. I was a fool to believe in his poisonous words. Let me finish."
"Okay, okay. Go on."
"Well," Anna pursed her lips, "Belle learned to love the beast for whom he was not for what he looked like. Although he was dangerous and looked scary but the girl saw that he was really nice in the inside. He was just misunderstood. That's the best part about it. That beauty doesn't count on how you look, well, it can sometimes but real beauty comes from within. The Beast was just misunderstood, that's all."
I smiled at her answer, "You're right. Don't judge a book by its, cover, am I right?"
She looked at me, "Yes, but other than that, the story reminds me of you."
I was in a state of shock when I heard those words out of her mouth. "W-why?"
"You have ice powers, Elsa. When people knew about that, everyone thought that you were a monster, a sorcerer, a bad person but I know deep inside you wouldn't hurt anyone. You just have trouble controlling them, that's all."
"How-?"
"After I knew about your powers, I understood immediately that you locked yourself up just to protect me." She held on the necklace that I gave to her during her birthday. "I thought that you hated me, after all those years, I now understood that you shut that door because you loved me, because you don't want anyone to get hurt. If mama and papa told me about that you wouldn't have to freeze the kingdom. But I'm also glad that they didn't, because of that, it made our relationship as sisters much more stronger."
Tears ran down my eyes and I hugged her, "You're the best little sister anyone could ever have. Thank you so much for understanding my situation."
She hugged me tighter, "Awe, don't cry" she pulled away and wiped my tears. "You're my sister, you would never hurt anyone. You would never hurt me."
"I love you, you know and I would never in my life hurt you."
"I know" she squeezed my hand.
"But, I hurt you twice, you know." My face fell.
"No, you tried to help me but because you had little control over your powers you just accidently struck my head and heart and to think that your powers are attached to your emotions. It was an accident, Elsa. Don't feel bad, I know you love me." She said
Again, memories flashed back about the night that I first struck her head. Snow began to fall.
"Elsa, don't dwell in the past, okay?" She gave me a tight hug and planted a kiss on my cheeks, I snapped back to reality and made the snow disappear.
"I'm sorry."
"Don't be." She held my hand, "I enjoyed the story, thanks for reading it to me Elsa."
"You're welcome" I manage to give her a smile
"Well then, let's stop being emotional, okay? How about one last round playing Swan Lake and we'll hit the hay. What do you say?"
"Okay"
Well… you know what happened, we played and went to sleep. I was really touched about what she said earlier. She always manages to see the good things and never the bad things, I locked her up for a long time and she still didn't give up on me because she knows that I still love her. She's the best sister that anyone could ever have, and I wouldn't dare trade her for silver, gold, nor riches untold. She is more than this world could be.
NOTE: The Beauty and The Beast scenario was from starfishy97, I stumbled on her story "A Traveler in Arendelle" and I got to have her permission on putting that scene on my story so I'm not stealing someone's ideas or whatever. I must say it is an awesome story, you guys should read it (Well, if you are an open minded person and would gladly read a lesbian story about Elsa *gulp* please don't hate me for that)
Anyways, Reviews, Comments, Critiques and Violent Reactions are highly appreciated. I do hope you like Anna's rather graceful and elegant side. hihi... I just want to write something despite her sprightly personality she has to have at least a peaceful side of her (In my prognosis) :)
Oh well. Tell me what you think, okay? :)
~irvz xx
BELATED HAPPY VALENTINE'S! I hope you guys were not forever alone like me. hahahaha! :3
