The next day, everyone expected Elsa to be locked up in the library either reading a novel or studying. But it was neither. Her cloak was on again and she wore hopeful eyes.

Sneaking out was admittedly one of the most easiest things ever, since everyone knew Elsa would never go out on her own and would just ignore her completely. The cloak slowly became a part of her.

As she made her way into town, her first destination was obviously the town square where she knew Dominic was going to be.

And there he was, by the fountain, looking quite charming as he played beautiful music on his violin as people gathered around and watched in awe. With each move he made, his bangs would follow and it literally showed how passionate he was.

Now he was a real man.

Elsa went closer and folded her hands in front of her as she watched intently. Dominic saw Elsa (her cloak) in the crowd and smiled.

Right after that one song, he stopped and everyone applauded.

Dominic gave a bow and packed up his new stash of coins and hid his violin.

Elsa went closer.

"I'm back." She said happily.

"You must really like it here." Dominic laughed.

Elsa did not for in a way, she had to agree that she did. So she nodded.

"That smørbrød was delicious." She said and sat on the fountain side.

"I'm glad you liked it." He smiled.

But it faded as he began to dip his head and peek in Elsa's cloak but Elsa quickly turned and slightly backed off, startling Dominic.

"Sorry. I didn't mean to pry but... Aren't you hot in there?" He asks.

She was hiding her face for two good reasons, or maybe just one good reason.

She was their god-forsaken princess

And she wanted to be treated like someone else.

"I-It's fine." Elsa stammers.

"I'd rather not.."

Dominic stands back up and offers a hand.

"Come. I'll show you more on the city." He said.

It's been almost ten years since she's last touched anyone.

So Elsa just stared, not knowing what to do.

"Okay then. Let's just walk."

Dominic put his hand down slowly and backed off a bit.

Elsa stands up and follows him.

She had an apologetic look on and folded her hands in front of her.

"I didn't quite catch your name." Dominic spoke up.

A name. She couldn't use Elsa.

There was only one Elsa here.

Lydia? That's her mother's name.

How about...

Then, her mind drifted over to her favorite book.

"Christine." Elsa said, sounding more like a decision than a statement.

"Christine." Dominic repeated unsurely. "Nice name."

They kept walking and that's exactly when their day began.

They roamed the kingdom, trying different food, even in the restaurants, looking at souvenirs, and actually getting even the slightest dirt on themselves.

It was the funnest moment Elsa has had in a while. She chuckled in a few moments, and even had to admit that Dominic had a sense of humor.

Dominic was also equally enjoying her own company but they haven't even got to the part where they actually get to know each other.

"Do you have any siblings?" Dominic asks curiously.

"I have a younger sister. She's very pretty but... We don't talk. Not anymore, that is." Elsa sighed.

"I have no brothers or sisters." Dominic said.

"But I was banished from my own house."

"What happened?" Elsa asked.

"Why did they do that?"

"I came to realize that the path I used to follow was not the path I wanted to go to. It was my violin who changed my mind completely. I want to travel to far off places, perform! Let the world know who I am."

"That's beautiful."

"I'll get there someday. I promised myself that I am never going back to where I began and give up. It's just the beginning."

Elsa felt warm and inspired inside.

"I have never met anyone as determined as you. Everyone around me just seems to give up and... Ignore."

Dominic seemed to understand what she meant.

"I'd never give up on a friend."

Elsa felt her heart clench.

She extends a shaky gloved hand and puts it on Dominic's.

Her first human touch in ten years.

Dominic was startled and so was Elsa who wasn't quite sure on what she was doing. She's heard that phrase before. And more than once too. But something about Dominic made her trust him more. This was definitely the start of something new.

Elsa put her hand back but before she could do anything, Dominic pulls it back and grasps it meaningfully.

"You've been hurt haven't you?" Dominic asks.

Elsa was surprised. She was never this readable but it was like Dominic can see right through her soul.

And he's only ever been the only one.

"What?" Elsa gives a nervous tone and pulls back her hand.

"I'm fine."

Dominic gives an unsure look.

"But you're not happy."

Elsa shakes her head.

"We have our ups and downs in life.

Sometimes, you just feel-"

"Trapped." They say in unison. To their surprise, they weren't expecting that.

"What?" They both said again.

Talk about mental synchronization.

"I guess some things are meant to be. That we aren't perfect and things don't go the way you planned them."

Elsa mutters loudly.

"Like the world expects so much from you." Dominic adds.

Elsa smiles. "I guess we're not so different at all."

They hear a stifled boom.

Before they know it, it started to pour.

They ran under a shade and Dominic turned to Elsa.

"I don't think this rain is going to stop soon." He says.

"Let's go to my place for a short rest."

Elsa became doubtful.

"I don't know... But it is a formal invitation.."

"While were there, I can make you some tea and we'll talk."