Chapter 10

On the following Monday right before first period, Jack and Pitch were standing behind Jack's truck as the snow continued to fall in light flurries and other students were just driving in or walking towards the building.

Jack took a deep drag from his cigarette and looked up, suddenly noticing a certain blue bug pull up into a nearby spot. He watched as Elsa got out with her own headphones on and her usual "I hate Mondays" frown on her face. Anna came out after her, cheerful as a springtime bunny.

"Enjoying the view?" Pitch teased, following his gaze.

Jack scowled and turned to his friend. "Are you serious? Look at her! I swear Pitch that girl is beyond insane."

"Right, I saw that look on your face." Pitch chortled.

"If you think I have any interest in that girl then you're wrong. I'm only doing this for the cash. Nothing more….the more dates I get, the more money Pretty Boy's gonna hand over." Jack reminded.

Pitch looked amused. "And how many dates did you actually go on?"

"You really wanna know? Zero. But I'm not giving up that easily. Just you wait. What she needs is to loosen up a bit…have some fun."

"Was it true that she almost strangled you in detention? Ha I wish I was there!" Pitch burst into laughter, prompting Jack to give him a dark glare. Heck he wondered if she was over that.

As Jack grabbed his backpack and stubbed out his cigarette, he was unaware of a red-faced Hans storming up to the two of them.

"Are you trying to make a fool out of me Frost?" Hans snarled.

Jack turned to him. "Looks like someone just missed his Monday morning spa-treatment."

"When I waste my money on your ass I expect good results. Got it?" Hans demanded.

"Did you think asking her out was going to be that easy? I hate to break it to you but not everyone has your beautiful sexiness." Jack said with a crude smirk.

Hans let out a dark laugh. "Oh so you think the Ice Bitch trashing my car is your idea of a date? Looks like I'm not the crazy one here."

Pitch smiled and leaned in, whispering into his friend's ear. A few seconds later Jack perked up and he rubbed his chin as Pitch leaned back against his truck.

"Okay then I got a solution. I'm officially increasing my price. Seventy turns to one hundred." he decided.

Hans could only stare at him."What?"

"This chick obviously needs to be tamed. Right Pitch?" Jack smiled at his accomplice.

Hans pulled out a hundred dollar bill and Jack took it with a haughty smirk. "Impress her Frost, and I want good results."

Later in the day, Hiccup and Kristoff walked into the library where they were told Jack would be. Sure enough, they saw him sitting at one of the farthest tables, his homework scattered, arms crossed, and hoodie over his head as he slept.

"Speak of the devil." Kristoff whispered.

"Go!" Hiccup urged, pushing his friend forward.

"I went last time and got my book drilled! Maybe we should wait until he wakes up." Kristoff protested. The last thing the blonde wanted was to face the boy's wrath yet again.

"And how long do you think that can take?" Hiccup declared.

Cautious, the two of them approached Jack's hunched figure as quietly as they could. The moment they stood behind him, Hiccup closed his eyes and tapped Jack on the shoulder. Seconds later Jack shot up and the two boys jumped back in fright.

"W-w-what? Is it time to go home yet?" the sleepy senior mumbled, yanking his hood down.

He spun around and frowned at the two intruders. "Can I help you two?"

"You may," Hiccup pushed his blonde friend forward and Kristoff straightened nervously. Even though he stood taller than Jack, he felt like an ant underneath one of Jack's combat boots.

"So how's it…going?" Kristoff asked.

"Do you need something?" Jack grumbled as he gathered his notes.

Knowing that this was not going to get anywhere with Kristoff speaking, Hiccup quickly stepped up and held up his arms in surrender. "Look Jackson…Jack…we know exactly what you're trying to pull of with the Ice Witch."

Jack, on the other hand, grinned mischievously and turned back to them. "Do you now?"

"Yes, and we wanna help." Kristoff added.

"I don't need yours and Fish Bone's help. I have everything under control." Jack assured him. He took out a pack of gum and pulled out a piece, while Hiccup stepped up.

"Look the real reason why we're here is because of this fella." the brunette pointed to Kristoff. "This guy…I know you may think he scares away girls…"

"Hey!" Kristoff gave him a disbelieved glance.

"But really, he has a major, cliché Romeo crush on Anna Northland, who the last time I checked, is related to your Ice Witch." Hiccup announced.

"What's up with this girl does she have chocolate covered boobs or something?" Jack chuckled, leaning back in his chair.

"Hey!" Kristoff cried.

"Boys! Shush!" the librarian shushed, popping behind a shelf.

The three of them turned away, equally embarrassed.

Hiccup grabbed the chair next to Jack's and sat down. "But here's the thing. Kristoff here...he actually likes Anna, unlike Hans who lets say is only using Anna to satisfy his own….needs per say. I bet Anna's the only one who he hasn't…"

"Okay I think we get it Hiccup." Kristoff cut off with a roll of his eyes.

"Look I'm only in this for the cash. Hans can screw whoever he wants for all I care." Jack insisted, holding up his hands.

"There will be no screwing here." Kristoff pointed.

"Look Jack I don't think we're getting on the same page here. See the thing is that we're only doing this so Kristoff could get Anna, who obviously can't date…." Hiccup explained.

"Unless Elsa dates." both Jack and Kristoff finished wearily.

"Exactly, Hans is just an prop in all of this. We'll make sure he doesn't get anything from Anna." Hiccup said.

Jack rubbed his chin in thought before his lips curled into a mischievous smile. "So you're gonna help me thaw the Ice Witch's frozen heart?"

"We're gonna help you woo her. If you continue solo, she's gonna be graduating college before she finally notices you." Hiccup chuckled, while Jack suddenly narrowed his eyes.

"What's that supposed to mean?" the white haired boy asked.

"Hey we're just your guys. We'll innocently get all the juicy icy scoop on our chick." Hiccup explained, patting Kristoff on the back.

"I'll think about it." Jack turned to Kristoff and then Hiccup.

The two boys nodded and Hiccup stood up.

"Oh and I don't think you got one yet." he added.

Jack watched as Hiccup retrieved an invitation from his backpack and handed it to him.

"A party?" he questioned, his smile growing.

"Hope you can make it." Hiccup grimaced. Jack nodded and walked towards the library doors, his head bowed as he read over the invitation. Once he was gone, Hiccup smiled and turned to Kristoff.

"Step One complete. Step two- take action. We need you to interrogate the younger sister. I'll do the rest." he whispered to Kristoff as they headed towards the door.

Kristoff nodded. "Got it."

"So I was thinking that we could go see a movie this afternoon. You've been studying way too hard lately." Hans offered during the last passing period of the day.

Anna sighed and tugged on one of her braids. "I wish I could Hans, but Daddy…"

"Might find out? C'mon Anna he won't know a thing. Your sister can't tell on you can she?" Hans declared with a slight frown.

"She wouldn't. Elsa may be lots of things but she's not a tattle tale!" Anna protested with a firm shake of her head.

"Good, then if you don't like the movies how about I take you to a party this Friday?" Hans smiled and leaned closer into her.

Anna giggled and looked up at him, her finger twirling the end of her left braid. "I'd love to go to a party with you."

Hans smiled in growing satisfaction. "Great!"

"Hey Anna, ready for German?" Anna blinked and Hans looked over his shoulder at the blue Kristoff.

Anna quickly ducked under Hans' arm.

"Um sure Kristoff, I…you met Hans right?" the sophomore gestured to Hans, who smiled pleasantly and held out a hand.

"No I don't think we've met before…it's Calvin right?" he assumed.

"Kristoff." Kristoff fought the urge to roll his eyes as he took Hans's outstretched hand. Was it really that hard to remember his name? Anna smiled and looked from Hans to Kristoff innocently, unaware of the surprising tension in the air.

"Well we'd love to chat but schoolwork calls. Let's go Kristoff. I'll talk to you later Hans. Bye!" Anna waved cheerfully and the two of them turned and began to make their way down the hall.

Hans could only shake his head at the sight and lean against the locker.

"Can you believe it Kristoff? Hans just asked me out to a party this Friday!" Anna squealed in delight on their way to the library. She did not take notice of Kristoff's uncomfortable silence since they departed from Hans.

"What party?" Kristoff lied as they sat down.

"Well Hiccup is having a party this Friday at his house! Haven't you seen the flyers?" Anna reached into her purse and pulled out a light pink piece of paper. She handed it to Kristoff, who looked it over.

"Not really, so…do you wanna go to this party?" he asked.

Anna nodded, her braids falling over her shoulders. "I really really want to go. But of course you know the rules. I can't go unless Elsa goes, and I doubt I can convince her to do anything anymore. Hans is really nice but Elsa can never seem to see it." she sounded defeated as she played with the rim of her soda can.

Kristoff nodded. "Yeah we're still taking it slow with Frost."

"You gotta admit they look perfect for each other. They're both uncontrollable and stubborn. It's like convoluted Jelsa in a way." Anna laughed.

Kristoff smiled and suddenly remembered Hiccup's order. Get the most juicy scoop outta the chick's sister. No one knows Elsa better than the innocent Anna.

Quickly Kristoff leaned back into his chair, trying to appear causal. "So…has Elsa ever you know…went out with a guy?"

Anna shrugged and took a sip of soda. "Oh yeah there were some guys, but they didn't last long. You see Elsa's really selective when it comes to boys. I think she stopped caring about them during sophomore year. Something happened but she never told me what."

Kristoff leaned in. "How about music? I reckon she's probably a crazy KISS fan." he chuckled.

"There's where you're wrong my friend. See that's one thing that Elsa can't stand. She hates heavy metal bands and teen boy bands. Do you wanna know who's her absolute favorite?" Anna whispered.

"Rod Stewart?" Kristoff teased.

"Who? No no it's actually this Broadway singer who starred in that one Wizard of Oz musical….Adele Dazeem?" Anna crinkled her nose in confusion, which made Kristoff laugh.

"Seriously? I'm sorry but that was just awful. It's Idina Menzel. My mom's a huge fan of Wicked."

"Urgh does it matter? And now I hear her listening to an Imagines Dragons. I don't know what's worse."

"Idina Menzel huh? Okay this is great! What else?" Kristoff pressed.

Anna raised a brow in suspicion. "Um should I be concerned? Are you seriously asking me to go and knock on the door that opens to my sister's mysterious life?"

"Look Jack doesn't know anything about Elsa except that she's probably more complicated than he is. We need to help him through enemy lines here. Can we count you in?" Kristoff whispered, causing Anna to sigh.

"Okay fine, we'll go after school. Let's pray she's got her therapy hockey session today so the coast will be clear."

"This is it." Anna announced, approaching the closed white door that belonged to her sister. Kristoff strolled behind her, glancing around the empty house.

"C'mon!" Anna waved, opening the door and hustling him in.

Kristoff followed after her and into the bedroom. Sure enough, Anna was not kidding when she mentioned Elsa's love for Wicked. Hung up on one of the dark blue walls was a large poster of the musical with autographs scribbled everywhere. On another wall there was a picture of Idina Menzel as Elphabea, along with a few impressive snowflake sketches that were framed. A blue lava lamp glowed on Elsa's surprisingly neat desk as well as a huge stack of books from Stephen King, James Patterson, and Stieg Larrson. When Kristoff turned to Anna, he noticed that she was kneeling beside Elsa's bed and pulling at a secret bottom drawer.

"She'd kill me if she found out about this." Anna whispered, turning around and holding up a small blue box. She took off the lid and began to rummage through the contents.

"Bucket lists, hate-lists, old photographs, old concert tickets…ah ha! Here we go!" Anna perked up and pulled out a pair of silky midnight blue panties trimmed in white.

Kristoff flushed at the sight and Anna rolled her eyes with a playful smile.

"Don't tell me you never saw a girl's panties before."

"What does this tell us exactly?" Kristoff asked.

"Uh that she wants some lucky boy to see these in the future." Anna assured him.

"Why the lace and frills?"

"Apparently lace can really turn a guy on. Not like I know of course." Anna giggled, setting the panties back into the box.

Curious, Kristoff reached into the box and withdrew a small crinkled picture that was tucked in between a cluster of other pictures held together with a rubber band.

"Hey Anna look at this!" he exclaimed when he suddenly realized what he was holding. Anna shrugged indifferently and took the photo from him.

"What is it….holy cow!" Anna suddenly squealed as she squinted at the picture.

"Look at this!" a huge smile stretched across Anna's face as she moved closer to Kristoff and held out the picture in front of them. Kristoff leaned in and looked over her shoulder.

"That can't be….can it?" Kristoff's eyes grew as they both starred down at a photo of two small, thin children standing on what looked like to be an ice rink.

The little girl's platinum blonde braid fell over her shoulder and she wore a short sparkly blue dress, white tights, and figure skates. What struck Kristoff and Anna surprised though was the huge grin on her face as she embraced the equally happy little boy dressed in an oversized Burgress Bulldogs hockey jersey and hockey skates. The boy wore his hat over his hair yet his dark brown bangs peeked out and covered his forehead. He was grinning big yet there was a small gap in between his teeth.

"Oh my gosh do you know who this is?" Anna stammered, covering her mouth to hold back her future giggles.

"It's Elsa and Jack….they knew each other before? But…wow." Kristoff chuckled, surprised at the realization.

"I know! Who'd knew? And look at all the little hearts she drew around them!" Anna sighed dreamily before turning to Kristoff. "Do you know what this means?"

"That they might've been….."

"Yes! There's no denying it! They were clearly in love before and now they can be again! This is perfect!" Anna declared, pressing the picture to her chest.

"Yeah, it is." Kristoff smiled at the excited look that crossed her face and the twinkle in her eyes.

Anna turned to him and they held a steady gaze before the strawberry blonde cleared her throat. Kristoff blinked, suddenly aware of what a creep he must look like and instead ran a hand through his hair. He was about to open his mouth and speak when the ringtone "What Makes You Beautiful" began to play in the background.

Anna blushed and Kristoff cleared his throat as Anna fumbled her phone out and checked the screen. An excited smile lit her face and Kristoff felt himself smile at the way her freckles stood out and her eyes twinkled. It was suddenly hard not to just reach out and kiss her right there.

"It's Hans! I gotta take this." Anna turned and answered the call. "Hi Hans! Yes I'm at home. What's up?" her voice was high and excited.

Kristoff frowned and rolled his eyes as the auburn's name was mentioned.

"Yes I'm at home doing homework. Wanna come….oh okay…I get it. Okay see you tomorrow, bye." Anna hung up and turned to the blonde, prompting Kristoff to turn his frown upside down.

"Sorry about that, so do you wanna go study German downstairs?" Anna asked, brushing a strand of hair behind her ear. Kristoff nodded quickly and stood up just as Anna slipped the photo and her phone into her sweater pocket. He tried to mask his discomfort as he watched her bounce happily out of the room.

"Sure." he sighed and followed after her, his hands buried in his jeans pocket.