Sky Clock
Chapter 21
Straightening out the sleeves, Jack swatted away any threads taking residence on the white buttoned up shirt. He checked the collar repeatedly as he set it straight. He took a black tie nearby and looped it under the folds. Fumbling around with it for a bit, Jack sighed and decided that he didn't know how to do the knot properly. Skipping to the next step, he put on the black long coat that reached to his knees and admired himself in the mirror.
Jack wasn't sure of what to wear so he decided to look nice, it was also the first time he had ever put on a suit. His outfit however, was not one he bought from the store, but one tailored specifically for Rangers. Extra hidden pockets for equipment and even one for a handgun. He left them empty for now as he didn't need them for anything yet. The suit's material was more durable, also lighter in weight making it easy to dry out water. Unfortunately not very resistant to the cold.
Putting the COMLINK into the pocket, Jack left the room for downstairs. Entering the living room, he saw Hiccup lying on one couch playing on his own COMLINK. Merida and Astrid were watching TV while eating yogurt, wearing their usual shirts and pants.
"Hey, uh Mer?" Jack called out, getting her attention.
Merida and Astrid turned around to his direction. At seeing his tie, the former smirked. Hiccup peeked up at him before turning back to his game.
"Still don't know how tae do it eh?" Merida snickered from her spot.
"Yeah," Jack scratched his head, looking sheepishly. "I was wondering if you could do it for me."
"Haha, sure thing," Merida got up from her seat after setting the cup of yogurt down. Walking over to Jack, she took the tie and began to do the knot. "I gotta say though, ya look good in a suit."
"Really? A compliment from you, something's definitely not right," Jack joked.
"Don't make me regret saying it," Merida's eyes narrowed, slightly tightening the knot a bit too much for comfort.
"Alright, you don't have to choke me," Jack put his hands up, chuckling. "It's not the first time you've seen me in one though."
"Ya weren't very tall back then."
"But I wasn't that short."
"I know, but ya look a lot better now," Merida grinned, patting her finished work and his shoulders.
"Oh, so I'm guessing you're into tall ones then huh?" Jack gave a mischievous smirk.
"Wha? Don't be ridiculous," Merida scoffed, looking away crossing her arms.
Jack laughed at her reaction, it was rare to see Merida like this. Even Hiccup and Astrid were quietly snickering. Abusing his towering height over her, he ruffled her hair playfully. "Won't tell anyone, promise, but those two probably know anyway."
Merida glared at him swatting his hand away. She stomped away and flopped back down to the couch, Astrid patted her back amusingly.
"Well I'll see you guys later," Jack grabbed a bagged container by the counter, about to enter the garage he called back. "And I'm taking the car this time."
Placing himself into the driver's seat, he rolled up the garage door remotely and backed the SUV out to the snowy night street.
…
Pulling up along in front of the house's gate, it was closed. Taking out his COMLINK Jack selected the conversation with Elsa and texted a message.
-I just arrived, can you open the gate?-
Jack waited for a good minute or so before receiving a reply.
-In a moment.-
The gate automatically rolled to the side giving him entrance to the house. Jack drove on slowly and parked the car behind another vehicle on the driveway. Grabbing the bag he came out into the snow and trotted to the front door. He rang the door bell briefly, wiping away the snow that landed on his hair and shoulders. The front yard was pretty much covered in snow, not a single green to be seen. What caught his attention was the four ice life-sized sculptures by the front door. Two of them were no doubt clear cut formations of Elsa and Anna, the sheer skillfully crafted detail astounded him, down to the cloth pattern. He turned to the other two taller statues, he guess they were their parents.
Buzzzz!
The door opened and Jack was greeted by Elsa, who was wearing a simple but also somewhat formal outfit. It was dark blue knee-length skirt with black leggings underneath. She bore a long-sleeved white blouse that slightly exposed her neck enough that Jack could see a silver pendant. Her hair in a neat braid behind her back, she also wore a little makeups. Without her usual coat, Jack could now see that she had a small body frame, and he liked it better this way.
"So are you going to come in or what?" Elsa's amused voice snapped Jack out of his gaze.
"Hmm? Uh, oh, of course, yeah," Jack smiled with slight embarrassment. "You look great."
"Oh, thank you," Elsa said curtly, hands wrapping around her waist. "You look great too."
"Not too bad in a suit huh?" Jack smirked.
"No, not bad at all," Elsa giggled, she stepped to the side and Jack entered the warm interior.
Inside the floor was made of glossy wood that reflected the furniture and lights. Various portraits ranging from sceneries to historical figures hanged along the hallway that led deeper into the house. It was much larger inside than seeing the building from outside.
"Here, let me," Elsa put her hands out gingerly for his coat. Jack responded by removing swiftly, she took it and placed it on the coat stand. Using his feet, he took off the black shoes and pushed them against the shoe bracket.
"Thanks," Jack said.
"No problem, what's that?" Elsa looked at the bagged item in Jack's hand.
"I brought cookies," Jack smiled.
"Really? But you didn't have to," Elsa said, surprised.
"Of course I did," Jack rolled his eyes, then smirked at her. "But you can't have one."
Elsa gave him a small glare.
"What? It's not chocolate, and you don't eat anything besides chocolate, sooo..."
She glared at him a little harder.
"What? It's really not chocolate," Jack indicated to the container.
She put her hands on her hips in a bossy way, Jack thought it was cute and chuckled.
"Okay, if you're going to kill me, at least do it after my stomach is filled. Would hate to die on an empty one."
Elsa rolled her eyes and gave a small laugh, she pushed him lightly forward.
"Come on, you're the last one that arrived."
"Ah, good to know that I'm late, thank you very much. Was depending on for Eugene to be the last," Jack said jokingly.
"Well, you only missed it by an hour," Elsa replied sarcastically.
"That's only 60 minutes, darn I was close."
"Again, you should check the definition of close," Elsa giggled as she walked besides him.
"Nah, this caveman's brain is already filled up, can't take in anymore information. It's too painful learning!" Jack remarked.
"Wow, must've been a torture studying then."
"You have no idea, there's all these magical metal boxes thing that carry people, I mean, how amazing is that?"
"Wait until you see the ones that can fly."
"No way!"
"Oh yes, quite magical."
"You must show me one day, I beg of you."
"Perhaps, be a good boy and I shall."
Jack and Elsa looked at each other when they stopped walking, only to burst out in laughter. They stood there in the hallway facing each other with their backs against the opposite walls. He decided that he liked her laugh, it gave a good feeling listening to it. It made him feel quite good inside, and somewhat proud. He couldn't explain why, but he simply enjoyed it.
"Um, if you two are done flirting, can we eat now? I'm hungry," Anna's voice came up out of the blue as he head poked out from the kitchen.
Jack turned to see the younger Arundel's amused face, he waved at her and she returned one happily. Elsa coughed with her cheeks flushed and stood up straight.
Anna ran up to them and hunched down eyeing at the bag in Jack's hands.
"Ooh, what's that?"
"Cookies," Jack answered, he chuckled when he saw her eyes' sparkled. "No, not until dinner time."
"Aw," Anna pouted, then popped back up cheerfully and grabbed Jack's arm pulling him. "Come on, don't want the food to get cold."
Jack followed Anna with Elsa close behind into the dining room where. It was certainly larger than the one in his house no doubt. The table was filled with different types of food laid out neatly. An empty space sat in the middle surrounded by many dishes. There were already two occupants, one was Rapunzel and Jack recognized the other as Hans from school. They were talking to each other in a friendly manner.
"I'm gonna go help mum in the back, here I'll take this," Anna chirped, she took the bag from Jack and went into the kitchen. Leaving him and Elsa by the table.
"Oh, hey Jack!" Rapunzel greeted cheerfully at him.
"Hi," Jack nodded smiling.
"Ah, nice to see you again," Hans grinned as he stood up and gave Jack a handshake.
"Certainly to you too," Jack nodded.
"Come on, you can sit," Elsa said and she sat down, Jack took a seat next to her right side.
"Where's your dad? And Eugene?" Jack asked.
"They're upstairs talking about something I remember."
"Ah okay," Jack turned his attention back to Hans and Rapunzel.
"So," Jack drawled out, not knowing of what to say as the two from the opposite side stared at him. "Cold nights huh?"
"I don't even think it's ever that cold down in Corona," Rapunzel commented, nodding.
"You get used to it," Hans shrugged.
"You know, I wasn't expecting to see you here," Jack looked to Hans.
"Well Anna insisted, repeatedly, again and again," Hans chuckled. "In the end I forfeited and agreed."
Jack didn't miss the small eye roll given by from his side. He thought that Hans seemed friendly enough, nothing wrong so far.
"Yep, I know the feeling, you'd be surprised how many times she asked me," Jack nodded his head to Elsa, grinning.
Rapunzel looked at her funnily before burst out into a fit of giggles.
"Hey! I did not! That was Anna!" Elsa retorted, face red. Jack only laughed heartily.
"So are you two uh," Hans pointed a finger at both of them back and forth. "A couple I mean?"
Else didn't respond, only to take a fork and played with great sudden interest.
"Um, no," Jack shook his head, chuckling. "We've only known each other for a like two months."
"Okay, fair enough," Hans nodded, dropping the subject.
"So how's your night so far Rapunzel?" Jack asked.
"Great actually," Rapunzel remarked. "The freedom from having school is such a great feeling."
"I feel you," Jack chuckled. "Sitting in class listening to boring lectures is such a bore."
"I know right!" Rapunzel chirped. "The only class I'm able to concentrate in is art. It's like, my life source. As for the others? Pfft."
"I think we're going to get along really well."
"Eugene said good things about you actually. And I think so too."
"Good things huh?" Jack raised a brow. "Even the nasty pranks I pulled on him in his sleep?"
"Yeah, those too, but he referred to them as unpleasant dreams," Rapunzel giggled.
"Well, if he ever gives you trouble, just get one of us and we'll set him straight," Jack smirked.
"I think I can handle him on my own," Rapunzel said playfully.
"Great!"
Their conversation went on for another few minutes or so, mostly about their interests. Jack found out that Rapunzel's favorite was Hazelnut Soup, a very good artist, had a personality almost similar to Anna's. She was an optimistic person, curious at every little thing the encountered. Despite the large age gap between hers and Flynn's relationship, she seemed happy about it. Jack didn't get a chance to talk to Hans much before Anna and her mom came out from the kitchen carrying the turkey plate, size large enough to fit into the empty space. Anna behind her held the serving of cookies that he brought.
Jack and Hans automatically stood up together to help the woman setting the large plate down into its designated spot. Anna put hers next to it.
"Thank you," the lady, Jack guess that she was in her 40's, spoke. She had brown hair put up into a braid that Elsa usually did, wearing a simple and elegant teal dress. On her hand a small silver ring shined from its spot. She looked at him, a bit startled at first, but then quickly greeted him with a warm smile. "Ah, you must be Jack, I'm Lydia."
"Good evening, Mrs. Lydia," Jack replied respectfully to the elder woman.
"Just Lydia is fine," Elsa's mother said, she observed him with great interest. "So you're Elsa's mystery boy hmm?"
"Mum," Elsa groaned. "Please don't."
"All right dear, I'll leave the rest to your father," Lydia laughed softly at Elsa's embarrassed expression. The latter banged her head onto the table, much to everyone's amusement.
Anna took a seat down next to Hans happily, he smiled back to her. Lydia sat down next to Elsa's left gently with ease.
"My husband should be down in a moment or so," Lydia said. At that exact moment, Jack heard footsteps coming down from the direction of the stairs. Came into view he spotted two figures coming toward them. The taller one was Flynn, the other was Elsa's and Anna's father, Jack had no doubt.
"Oh hey, Jack," Flynn called out.
"Hey," Jack jerked his head upward a little at the greeting. He looked to Flynn's side at the man, who was staring at Jack with great observance. He was a man also in his 40's, brown hair with a tinge of blonde combed neatly. He bore simple black suit as opposed to Flynn's navy one.
"Ah, hello there, you must be Jack," the man put his hand out as he spoke, the voice clearly showed his age. "I'm Lachlan, but you can just call me Lan if that's easier."
"Nice to meet you sir," Jack stood up and took his hand. The grip was firm and hard as they shook before letting go. There was something tugging the back of Jack's mind that he should know this person. Something familiar about him that Jack couldn't put a finger on it, the same went with Lydia. Both had greeted him with surprised looks on their faces, followed by careful inspection. He put the thought away for now.
"Well, we don't want the food to get cold now, sit down and let's eat," Lachlan smiled and took a seat next to his wife. Flynn sat down to Rapunzel's right.
…
The food was good, Jack was thoroughly enjoying his time with the Arundel family. It felt strange as this was probably the first time he had sat down having dinner with strangers, he supposed he could call them that. Yet it also gave a rather comfortable feeling, different from back home with the others, but a good different.
The dinner was lively, Flynn told bad jokes only for Jack to facepalm himself, which somehow brought out more laughter than it should. Jack looked to Elsa to see a bit of mashed potato stuck to her cheek, but he decided not to tell her.
The entire time, Jack did not fail to see Lachlan's eyes continuingly landed on him every few seconds or so, Lydia was the same. Neither of them had yet to ask him any questions as of yet as they were mostly talking to Flynn or Rapunzel about their lives.
As Jack was about to eat the piece of Roasted Turkey he had just cut, Lachlan turned his attention to him. Jack stopped himself from eating and made eye contact with the elder man.
"So Jack, you just moved here to Arendelle?" Lachlan asked in a friendly manner.
"Yes sir, around the time when school started," Jack answered.
"Ah, enjoying the city so far?"
"Quite so, until I caught a cold anyway."
"Well, make sure to put on some really thick coats then," Lachlan laughed.
"Will do sir," Jack chuckled.
"You know, I've been wanting to meet you for awhile now, since it's been rather odd seeing Elsa more outgoing than before," Lachlan said, musing at his daughter's direction.
Elsa promptly ignored him as she continued to eat with cheeks slightly flushed. Anna giggled along with Rapunzel quietly.
"Well," Jack shrugged with a grin. "I guess I'm an influential person."
"If you are, then I have a feeling we'll see each other more often from now on," Lachlan smiled, digging into his own turkey meat with his fork and knife.
"Well I wouldn't mind if the food is always this good," Jack remarked, eliciting a chortle from the man. "It really is excellent I have to admit, Mrs. Lydia, I really think you should open a restaurant."
"Oh you flatterer," Lydia laughed softly. "I can't take all the credit I'm afraid, Elsa helped me with almost everything."
Jack glanced and noticed that Elsa continued to avoid his eye contact.
"Hey! I helped too!" Anna cried out.
"You too dear, those dishes needed to be laid out also," Lydia said with mirth.
Anna pouted and mumbled. "Meanie." Hans reached an arm around her shoulder and whispered something to her ear, causing her to perk up happily.
Elsa giggled, Jack nudged her lightly only to receive one in return with irritation. He nudged her once more for the heck of it, dodging her second attempt swiftly by leaning back. He smirked at her glare.
"So Jack," Lydia spoke up again. "You have any plans after graduating high school?"
"Um, no, not really," Jack shrugged. "But I'm thinking maybe going to university for cooking maybe?"
"Oh, you like being in the kitchen?"
"Well, considering that I mostly live alone, I can't depend on fast food forever."
"I see," Lydia looked at him warmly. Jack suddenly had a similar feeling when his own mother was doing the same eight years ago. It gave him comfort, as if it restored something that he had been missing dearly. It confused him greatly. "Well, if you ever need some help or tips, come by and I'll gladly help."
"Thank you, ma'am, I really appreciate it." Jack nodded gratefully. He glanced at Flynn who only shrugged.
"So," Lachlan cut in. "How'd you and my daughter meet?"
Jack brushed his chin a few times before answering. "It was at the coffee shop and I was helping Anna with the door. When I saw Elsa, she just glared at me for no apparent reason."
He saw Elsa from the side glaring at him, but this time he just smirked.
"In my defense, I thought you were one of those play boys preying on my sister."
"And are you sure I'm not?" Jack said teasingly, clicking his tongue. "I can be quite convincing."
"Yeah, right, and I was cheating in those chess matches," Elsa rolled her eyes.
"I knew it! There's no way I can lose like 30 games in a row."
"Don't be ridiculous, as if I need to cheat at all."
"And here comes the painful truth, again," Jack shed a fake tear.
"I'll make it easier next time," Elsa giggled, drinking her glass of water.
"Please do, my supply of chocolate is running low."
"But I do like the free snack so maybe not."
"You're impossible, aren't you?" Jack asked.
"Use that brain of yours and figure it out," Elsa smirked at him with a sassy look.
"If I can find it," Jack chuckled, scooping a spoonful of corn into his mouth. Looked up only to see Lachlan and Lydia staring at them with interest. Flynn was talking with Rapunzel, Anna was checking her phone status and Hans eating the cookie.
"Hmm, this is good, you bought this Jack?" Hans asked.
"Nope, baked it myself," Jack answered.
"Really? No wonder you like cooking, good stuff."
"Thanks."
Elsa reached over the table to get a coconut cookie for her own, she bit it and chewed carefully. Once swallowed, she devoured the entire thing rather quickly. He saw everyone else taking a taste for themselves, only to have surprised looks afterward.
"And Hiccup and Astrid get to eat your food like everyday?" Flynn asked.
"Most of the time, they make stuff themselves too you know," Jack replied, smirking.
"Hiccup? Is there someone really named that?" Lydia asked, confused.
"No mum, that's just his nickname," Anna laughed as she explained. "I don't know how he got it, but it's funny." She then hurriedly swallowed the food when Elsa gave her a small glare.
"Ah, I see," Lydia mused, returning to her own plate of salad.
They sat there finishing the rest of the dinner meals. Obviously a lot of food were left over and to Jack's surprise, there was still desserts to go before he could officially call it an end. At least it was just a simple Chocolate Cream Pie. He supposed it was expected that it would be chocolate of all things. But what did surprised him that it was Elsa who made it. It tasted great, not too sweet and overall good. Jack only ate a small piece due to already being full from the food before.
"So what should we do now?" Rapunzel asked.
"Ooh, why don't we go see a movie?" Anna proposed, sat in front of her was a large piece of the pie, half eaten.
"At this hour?"
"Why not? I heard about that new animated movie that just came out, looks exciting."
"But do you know the showtime?" Elsa asked.
"Don't worry I already checked way earlier, there's one in half an hour," Anna grinned.
"You planned this all along, didn't you?"
"Yep, duh."
"But an another animated movie?"
"There's also this horror movie," Anna smirked, twirling her braid mischievously.
"We'll watch the animated one," Elsa replied rather quickly, slightly panicked.
Jack laughed at that and Elsa flushed, hitting him in the arm with her elbow. He winked at Flynn, who beamed at the silent suggestion.
"I vote for the horror movie," Flynn raised his hand. Nudging Rapunzel a little until she caught on.
"Me too," Rapunzel grinned, raising her own.
Elsa's eyes widened.
"Me three," Jack smirked.
Elsa stared as if he had betrayed her, it entertained him to no end. Anna noticed this and giggled, putting her hand up, Hans did as well.
"I guess that settles it, we're gonna go watch the horror movie," Anna chirped.
"No no no no, absolutely not," Elsa shook her head rapidly.
"But we've all agreed, it's only you against all of us sis."
"Then you guys can go, I'm staying home."
"Don't worry, you can hold onto Jack if you're scared," Anna gave a sly grin.
Elsa was taken back at the suggestion, her cheeks went pink and she shook herself off indignantly. Raising her chin up high with a dignified expression, she said. "Nope, I will stay home and help mum with dishes instead."
"Aw, come on Elsa," Anna pouted.
"Nope, well have a good time at the theater," Elsa collected the empty plates and went into the kitchen behind the counter.
Jack looked to her parents to see them looking quite entertained. Lydia giggled quietly with Lachlan rubbing his forehead while chuckling.
"Okay, you guys can go have fun, I'll stay behind and help," Jack said, surprising to everyone. Dusting his pants, he stood up and stretched.
"But Jack, it'll be more fun," Anna pouted, then perked up. "Ooh, I see..."
"Alright then, let's go, we're going to leave Romeo home with his Juliet," Flynn ushered Rapunzel along as he laughed. Hans chuckled and left with an excited Anna in tow.
"Nice to see you, good night," Hans waved before leaving, but his eyes stayed on Jack for a moment before he did so.
"Same, have a good time," Jack replied. After the front door was shut, he glanced back to see two amused adults staring at him. He coughed uncomfortably, stacking up the rest of the plates and excused himself. "I'll just...take these and go."
At the counter, Jack took note of a flower vase, the container itself was made of glass and so were the roses. Again, very sharp in detail, props to whoever sculpted this. Entering the kitchen he heard the sound of water coming from the faucet. He saw Elsa diligently working over the sink. The stacks of bowls, utensils, and plates stacked to the side. Jack put down the ones in his hand carefully, the little noise of contact made her turned to him in surprise.
"I thought you wanted to go," Elsa said.
"Nah, I think I rather help with the dishes instead," Jack shrugged.
"Oh, ok, but you don't have to," Elsa turned back to her work.
"Ok then, I'll just stand here watching you work," Jack grinned.
"You...do that," Elsa flushed a little.
"So, you don't want to use the washing machine instead?"
"Everyone knows this is cleaner."
"Well, can't argue with that," Jack chuckled, he took note of the cleaned dishes on the other side. Walking over to the washing machine, he pulled it out, switched the dial to 'Dry' and started placing the items in orderly.
"What are you doing?" Elsa asked. "You don't have to-"
"Just let me feel useful will ya?" Jack cut in and continued to do his work.
"Um okay," Elsa replied.
"So, your family has a thing for ice huh?"
He saw her shoulders stiffed up a little.
"Uh, yeah, why do you think that?" Elsa asked hesitantly.
Jack felt the reaction to be a bit weird, it was just a question. Then he shrugged.
"The ice sculptures, the flower vase, the frozen sceneries in those paintings. Quite amazing though to the sculptor, beautiful work."
"Y-yeah, that's what I thought too," Elsa responded.
Frankly, Jack was a bit confused at her current behavior, it was odd and he didn't like seeing her being all stiff this way. Thinking on what to do, he poked her side.
Elsa yelped and the plate in her hand accidently flew out. Her eyes widened and before she could recover, Jack quickly snatched it out of the air within a second. He placed it back into the sink and chuckled.
"Careful."
Elsa stared at him before admonishing. "Why'd you do that for? It could have been broken!"
"Yeah, just wanted to have some fun," Jack shrugged.
"Fun? That was dangerous, what if it had hit you, or or, something could've happened?"
Jack flicked her forehead playfully, she took a sudden step back covering the spot with a hand and was about to retort.
"Relax, learn to have some fun," Jack said. "Stop being so tense all the time, it's bad for the mind, genius."
She glared at him with narrowed eyes, then she took a bottle into her hand and aimed at him. Jack recognized it as the dishwashing detergent. At seeing her smirk, he immediately grabbed a plate nearby and blocked the oncoming spray.
"Hey, what the?"
"You said to have some fun right? Then let me shoot you!" Elsa giggled and kept squeezing the bottle.
Jack had several fail attempts at blocking so several patches on his shirt got wet. Glowering at the assailant, he turned on the faucet, scooping some water and splashed it onto her clothes.
"Hey!"
"You started it!"
"No you did!"
"I'm not the one who starting shooting soap at someone!"
"But you poked me! That counted!"
The whole time the kitchen was filled with laughter and giggles. The work forgotten as they continued their assault on one another. Jack's front side was pretty much soaked in peppermint-smelled detergent. Elsa was drenched in water and her braid now tussled and hair strands came out in a not so subtle fashion, in short, it was a mess.
"Well, so much for working," a voice rang out and they both turned to see Lydia with her arms crossed and an amused smile on her face.
"Uh, mum, I can explain," Elsa flushed, immediately hid the bottle behind her back and shuffled her feet together nervously. Jack only stared at her like a child that had been caught.
"Go clean up, and then you can do it," Lydia walked forward and put her hand out. "I'll do the dishes instead."
"But mum, I can still-"
"Not up for debate young lady, now go," Lydia said. Elsa reluctantly complied and handed her the bottle and treaded out sparing a glance at him. Lydia then turned to Jack after Elsa had left.
"Uh ma'am, actually it was my fault," Jack said.
"I don't care who it was, now off you go too," Lydia replied, calmly taking the plate out of his hand. Jack couldn't muster any courage to talk back because right now, he felt like he was given an order by his mother. He shyly nodded and began to walk out as well.
"My husband would like a word with you actually, Jack," Lydia spoke out.
"But my clothes are-"
"He wouldn't mind," Lydia cut in, smiling at him for some odd reason. "Upstairs and second door to the right, he's waiting for you."
"Ah, right, okay, I'll just go then," Jack responded awkwardly. He tore away his gaze at her and promptly trying to find the staircase, which was not in view from the dining room.
"Down the hall, it's by the end."
"Right, I got it, thank you," Jack nodded his thank and headed in said direction.
Following the steps, he found himself staring down the hallway with four doors. Jack went forward until he reached the correct one and opened it. Stepping inside of what seemed to be a study, indicated by a large bookcase to the right side, the floor was carpeted. A desk in the middle to the back. The yellow lights were on and reflected by the wooden walls. One thing caught his attention immediately; the black stallion symbol printed on the back of an opened laptop sat on the desk. He then heard the door behind him closed, a locking noise and a cocking sound of a gun.
"So Ranger, how was the turkey?"
It was Lachlan's voice.
Author's Note: Well, I wanted to get this chapter up yesterday for the whole Thanksgiving thing, but I suck so oh well haha. At least late is better than nothing right? Come to think of it, there's always mention of food in my story ._. they eat a lot huh? So um, more Jelsa fluff? I guess they can be called that, I don't even know how to do fluff honestly, just trying to give them some good chemistry and actually make it feels real and genuine. So um, hope this chapter is good enough, I'm surprised that people actually put out time and read this piece of junk. Anyway, thank you so much for your support thus far, drop a review and tell me what you think. Cheers!
-May the Fortress be with You.