~ Rapunzel ~ Tuesday
I'm in the auditorium waiting for the bell to ring like always and I'm sitting with the usual gang. We're waiting for Merida, Astrid, Anna, and Elsa to show up before we're complete.
When Anna, Merida and Astrid walk through the door they immediately run over to us.
"Hey guys. Where's Elsa?" Asks Jack.
They all wore sad faces and I started to grow worried.
"What's wrong Astrid?" Hiccup asked her.
"You guys are never going to believe what happened yesterday to Elsa." Astrid blurts.
"What do you mean? What happened? Is she hurt?" Jack asks, worried.
"Well, if having a concussion means you're hurt then yeah. She got hurt pretty bad." Merida says causing all of our eyes to go wide.
"What?!" We all screeched.
"Do you wanna explain?" Astrid says to Anna.
She shook her head. "No, can you do it for me? I don't really want to talk about it." Anna replies.
"Okay, so here's what happened."
"Mother you have to let me go to the hospital! Please!" I pleaded.
We're at home now and I just got a text from Astrid giving me the visiting hours.
When Astrid explained everything at school this morning everyone flipped, especially Jack. He's been trying to get suspended all day just so he could see her.
I'm not going to lie, when Astrid told us I wanted to cry. And now I'm begging mother to let me go see her.
"For the last time Rapunzel. No! She'll be fine. You've only known her for a couple of months. She can't be that special to you." Mother replies.
"That's the thing mother. I know it sounds crazy, but I have this special bond with the Arendelle sisters." I say.
"I even have a bond with their aunt and uncle." I mumble so she wouldn't hear.
"What was that last part? You really need to speak up. You know how I hate mumbling." She says, a little annoyed.
"Nothing mother, but can I please go?" I started giving her the puppy dog eyes but she groans.
"Flower, your eyes aren't going to get you anywhere. No matter what you say it do my answer is no." She says sternly.
"But please! There like another family to me. I have to make sure they're all okay, especially Elsa." I reason.
"Enough with that good for nothing family! I'm the only family you'll ever need. You are not going to the hospital and that's final!" She yells.
I jump and look to the ground sad. "Yes, mother." I whisper.
She sighs with exhaustion. "I'm going to take a nap. Make sure your homework is done by the time I wake up."
I nod and she leaves too her room.
I go to mine as well and start on my work, but all I could think about was Elsa and get family. Anna wasn't her usual self today. I have never been more worried about anyone in my entire life. I hope she's okay.
My phone rang and I got a call from Flynn. We've been texting a lot lately, but this was the first time he actually called.
I take a breath and clear my throat.
"Hello?" I answer.
"Blondie! Hi, hey...um are you going to see Elsa?" He asked.
I sigh through the phone. "No. Mother won't let me go." I tell him.
"That sucks." He responds.
"Yeah."
I then got an idea, and I had a feeling he was thinking the same thing.
"You thinking what I'm thinking, Blondie?" Flynn asks.
"You come and sneak me out?" I question, knowing it was the answer.
"Yes."
"Great. Here's my address." I say and give it to him.
I know what I'm doing is wrong and its so unlike me, but I have to see my friend. What kind of friend would I be if I didn't see her in the hospital?
" Are you sure about this? I mean it's not like you to rebel, Blondie." He reasons.
"I know. Am I having second thoughts about this? Yes. But I got to do what I got to do." I reply.
"You do know going behind your mother's back is going to break her heart and crush her soul, right?" Flynn says.
"What?! Why would you say that to me? You're not making this easier for me, ya know. Besides, it's not like I'm going to a party." I tell him and he laughs.
He has a nice laugh. Whoa! Get a good of yourself. Focus on Elsa!
"I know. But you're still going against her words. I'll see you soon." He responds.
"Bye." I say then click.
I turn to my pet chameleon, Pascal, who's laying on my bed.
"This is it Pascal. I'm actually rebelling. The proper way!" I tell him.
Is it bad that I'm actually happy I'm going against get words? You know what, I'm not even going to worry about that.
Few minutes later I see Flynn pull up in his car.
I slowly walk past my mother's room and make sure she's asleep. She is.
"Maybe I...No. Here I go." I say to myself and meet Flynn outside.
~ Astrid ~
"Okay, everyone. I think we got all the answers we need. Everybody out." My mom says to the investigators.
I'm in the hospital with Merida visiting Elsa, and my mom and her little 'pals' came to ask Elsa and questions.
I can't believe Mr. Black almost raped her. I knew he was creepy, but oh my God! I didn't think he was a rapist.
Mom and I hardly said a word to each other since the argument yesterday. Like literally 15 minutes after I stormed into my room she left. And the reason for that is because of Elsa.
Flashback
"Astrid, I know you're still mad at me. For no reason of course. But can you please let me in?" Merida says to her friend.
Astrid sighed and wiped her remaining tears away. She opened the door to let Merida in.
"Why didn't you tell me you were afraid of your mom betraying your dad?" Merida asked her.
"I wasn't afraid. I didn't tell you because I thought you'd laugh at me." Astrid replied, feeling a little embarrassed.
"Well, I'm not laughing. And since when did you ever care what others thought of you?" Asks Merida.
Astrid sighs and sits on her bed. "I don't know. Look, I already have to much on my plate and I just want to say sorry for snapping at you." Astrid told her.
Astrid wanted Merida to apologize first, but she decided to just let Merida pass this time.
"You could always talk to Mrs. Rose about your problem. She is the school counsellor." Said Merida.
"And the sex ed teacher. She'll probably say something like 'when two soul mates find each other there's this unbreakable bond' and blah blah blah." Astrid says.
The two girls laugh but stop when they hear a car start.
They both look out the window and see Astrid's mom drive away in her cop car.
"What is she doing? It's her day off." Astrid wonders.
"Uh...Miss Astrid?" Felix calls from downstairs.
"Ugh! He's still here." Astrid groans and walks out of her room, with Merida following her.
"What is it?" She asks him rudely.
"Uh...I just wanted to tell you that your mother is fine and I'm leaving as well." He replies and opens up the door.
"Wait, where did she go and why is she driving her police car? She's off today." Astrid says to him.
"They called her in saying they needed her to go to your school. There was an accident." He explained.
The two girls looked at each other and the back to Felix.
"Hey, Felix you can drive right?"asks Astrid.
"Yes ma'am" He replies.
His answer surprised the two girls. Despite him being an adult he was extremely short. They didn't think he could drive or even reach the gas pedal.
"Then take us to school." Astrid finishes and walks down the stairs.
"But-" Felix starts but was interrupted.
"No buts. If you want me to accept you as my mother's boyfriend you're going to do as I say. Now let's go." Astrid tells him sternly and they leave.
End of Flashback
After that we found out Elsa fell down some stairs and got a concussion. Thank God she didn't break her neck. Only now we know she didn't fall, she was pushed.
When we told everyone this morning Jack was the most worried. Just wait until he hears the rest of the story. He sooo has a crush on Elsa. Either he doesn't know it yet or he does but he's denying it. Boys are complicated.
When they all left Merida and I were finally able to talk.
"I can't believe Mr. Black did what he did!" I blurt out. I couldn't just say 'I can't believe he almost raped you' I know i can be mean sometimes, but i like Elsa and saying that is just down right rude.
"I know. It's pretty scary." Elsa simply says. She was staring down at her blanket that covered her body. Her voice was a quiet whisper and her expression was blank and emotionless. She seemed...dead. Like a zombie.
"I've always known he was a creeper, but I didn't think he was a rapist." Merida adds bitterly. She's just as upset and angry as I am. Hell, angry doesn't even begin to describe it.
"We've been going to school with a rapist as our math teacher. Mom and Dad would flip." Anna says to her sister.
"Yeah, they would. If they even find out. We haven't heard from them in nearly three months. What if they're-"
Anna cut Elsa off my putting her hand over her mouth.
"Nope. No no no no no! Don't even say it. I freaked out when I thought you were dead and I don't want to think about them being dead too." Anna tells her.
"Yeah, the depressing mood is killing me." Jack says out of nowhere.
He's standing by the doorway with Kristoff, Flynn, Rapunzel, Hiccup and Tooth, and in his hands are flowers.
Oh he has it bad.
~ Elsa ~
My day went pretty good. Not! I tried sleeping all day but I couldn't. The bruise on my face from when Mr. Black hit me keeps irritating me when I try to sleep on my left side. Plus I had investigators ask me questions about Mr. Black all day. The news people barged in earlier today too. They didn't get me on camera or a statement, the doctors and policemen made sure to get rid of them, in fact I'm not even sure they're were suppose to just barge in like they did. If they're anything like paparazzi then they will definitely go against law rules. Yeah, I've had to deal with paparazzi too. It's a long story.
But now that my friends are here, my day just got a whole lot better. Especially when I saw Jack.
"Jack." I breathe and smile.
"Hey, snowflake. Oh God that's a nasty bruise you have there." Jack says and grimaces. "That must have been a nasty fall you took. I'm glad you're okay."
I frown. He doesn't know the full story. None of them do besides my sister, Astrid, and Merida.
Rapunzel elbows him. "Jack that is so rude!"
"She's still my beautiful snowflake." Jack says, his eyes widening at what he said. My eyes widened too.
Did he really just say that? Why is it suddenly so hot? Oh God I hope I'm not blushing up a storm.
"Uh...these are for you by the way." He says quickly and hands me the flowers in his hands.
I blush a little and take them.
"Thanks Jack. You're so sweet." I reply, a little embarrassed and smell the beautiful flowers.
"Don't thank me. Thank Tooth. All day when I found out about you I've been trying to get myself suspended so I could see you. And when school ended I practically dashed out of those doors. I would have gotten here sooner, but Tooth insisted I get you flowers. Plus, I had to get Hiccup since his dad was already here, and then we ran into Flynn and Rapunzel in the lobby, and we just ran into Kris in the elevator." He explains.
I smile at them all. "Well, I'm glad all of you could make it. You didn't have to." I say, sheepishly.
"Of course we would! I went against my mother's rules just to see you. She doesn't even know I'm here." Rapunzel exclaims, taking us all by surprise.
"Y-you did what?" I ask, not even bothering to hide my surprise.
She smiles and nods. "I rebelled! And it feels great!" she did a little jump and giggled.
"Well, I...I'm not sure what to say to that. Thank you, and thank you too Tooth for the flowers. I really appreciate it. They're lovely." I reply.
I still can't believe Rapunzel did that for me. She risked getting in trouble just to see a friend. Am I really that important? Not only am I still traumatized, but now I feel beyond guilty. I'm keeping a huge secret from her, and...it's just wrong. She needs to know. I owe that to her, but now is not the time. It just needs to be the two of us and my aunt and uncle. No one else; not even Anna.
Tooth smiles back. "You're welcome. It was Mrs. Rose's idea really. We got them for free at her flower shop. She was so worried that we ended up having a free day today. You're all everyone has been talking about today, and you're not even on the news yet. But enough about the flowers, and all that. How are you feeling?" She asks.
Rapunzel gasped suddenly. "Oh my gosh! Yes, how are you? Are you okay? I can't believe we were talking about flowers and me rebelling when we should really be focused on you! Oh I feel so terrible."
"No, no, no, it's okay," I assured her, laughing a little, "I'm...I'm fine." I lied, my laugh gone and frown in it's place. Who was I kidding? There's a bandage wrapped around my head and have stitches in the very back. I'm a wreck!
"Fine? Fine! Elsa, you almost got raped by our teacher for God's sake! Not only that, but you were so close to dying! The doctor said that you're lucky to even be alive! If you had hit your head any harder you would be dead!" Astrid burst.
Her eyes widened at her outburst, and i buried my face in my hands. I was planning on keeping it a secret from my friends, about being molested, it's not something anyone wants to talk about. I knew that they'd find out by watching the news, but now I know they're going to want answer. I could hardly say anything to the investigators today! My aunt did most of the talking!
"Elsa, what the hell did she mean?" Jack demanded. He didn't even both hiding the fact that he was scared and upset. Most guys would have done that, but then again...Jack isn't like most guys.
"Elsa, I'm sorry." Astrid apologized.
I sighed and brushed my bands out of my eyes. Astrid had braided it earlier when she got hear and the bangs were falling down the side of my face.
"It's okay, Astrid. I forgive you." I say softly, avoiding eye contact with Jack.
The others had already made themselves comfortable. Hiccup, Flynn, and Kristoff were all sitting on the little green couch in the room, while the girls, including Jack, were all standing around my bed.
"Elsa," Jack said louder, "what did she mean? Did you...did someone rape you?"
I stared into his eyes for what seemed like the longest time, but was actually only a couple of seconds. Tears filled up and I had to look away. I shook my head.
"No...but he was close." I whispered. My voice was soft, but it cracked a little.
I had to bite my lip so a sob wouldn't escape my mouth, and I squeezed my eyes shut, trying so hard to fight back the memory of his hands roaming in placing where they don't belong.
"Jack, she doesn't have ta tell ye anything if she doesn't want ta! Ye can't force her. She's just been through hell." Merida snapped, and I felt her arm wrap around me.
My face was still dry, but the tears were still there for everyone to see. I think it takes a lot of strength to keep them there.
I hear Jack sigh and felt him grab my hands.
"Elsa, I'm sorry. I know you must be going through a lot, but...all we know is that you fell down some stairs. There's more to the story that you're not telling us." he says softly.
"You're right, but...I don't...I can't...I am not going to to say anything more about that night! I don't want to remind myself of what happened! I could barely speak earlier today when the investigators were here! What makes you think I can speak now? I don't want to talk about it! I don't want to remember. I don't want to remember the way his hands forcefully roamed my body and touched places they shouldn't have touch. I don't want to remember the words he said, or when his hand came in contact with my face. I don't want to remember him! I want to forget any of this happened, okay?" I burst, shocking myself.
I ended up reminding myself anyway, and I fought back the memory the best I could. At least now they know most of it. Now all he needs to know is who had done it, but he'll figure that out soon enough.
The room went silent and my tears finally fell once more. I buried my face in my hands again and the girls were quick at my side, rubbing my back, and telling me everything was going to be okay.
The door suddenly opened and Tamora and Stoick walked in. From the look on their faces I knew something was wrong. My aunt and uncle walked in next and they wore the same expression. Oh yeah something is definitely wrong.
"Mom/Dad what's wrong?" Hiccup and Astrid say at the same time. They stared at each other, but quickly turned their gaze back to their parents.
"I need everyone to leave the room." Stoick says sternly.
"What? Why? What's wrong?" Hiccup asked again.
"This doesn't concern you. This is between Elsa and her family." Stoick replies, once again in a stern tone.
"Well, sorry to burst you bubble, but we are Elsa's family." Jack says boldly, "So whatever you have to say you can-"
"Jack!," I interrupt.
I didn't want him to get in trouble, and I honestly want to talk with Stoick alone with my family. Jack looks back at me and I give him a sad smile.
"I want it to be just my family and I. You'll get your answers eventually just...not right now." I tell him slowly. His disappointed and sad expression made me feel guilty.
He looks at me sadly, glares at Stoick and Tamora, and hesitantly walks out the doors. The others following his lead.
~Jack~
It's literally only been 5 minutes since Elsa asked us to leave, or as i put it Hiccup's dad kicking us out if the room, to talk with Elsa and her family, and I literally can't stop bouncing my foot in anticipation and nervousness.
Who the hell hurt Elsa? My Elsa! Someone molested her and gave her a huge bruise on her face and I want to know who the f**ker is!
I'm in the waiting room right now with the others. Astrid's mom and Hiccup's dad arrived and they wanted to speak with just Elsa and her family. Obviously it must be important.
"Why can't you tell us who it is?" Flynn whined.
"For the billionth time, ye idiot, I said it's not our place ta tell. You'll find out soon enough." Merida told him, irritated.
Tooth, who was sitting next to me doing her math, nudged me with her shoulder.
"Hey, Jack? Can you help me with number 23? The substitute we had today was awful at explaining things." She said.
My eyes widened as I suddenly figured it out. I dropped my water bottle causing it to splash everywhere.
"Jack! You got water all over my book!" Tooth cried.
"Forget about your book there's water all up in the shoes. I'm gonna get you back for that Jack." Flynn grumbled.
"I can't believe it. It was him." I said, my voice a soft whisper, but loud enough for everyone to hear.
"Who?" Rapunzel asked.
I looked at each and everyone one of them. Astrid and Merida were the only ones that weren't confused. They knew exactly who I was talking about.
"It was him, wasn't it?" I ask, and Astrid nods.
"Yeah...it was." she replied.
"Why didn't you tell us earlier?" I demanded, standing up.
I was ready to run and to get the hell out of there. I'm sure Elsa feels the same way, but unlike her I really want to kill someone. Like the bastard teacher who dared to even touch her. I can't believe I didn't notice it before. The way she always seemed to be scared to go to math, or how she flipped out when her sister got detention with him. I knew there was something she wasn't telling me! I knew it!
"It wasn't my place to tell, Jack. We only just found out earlier today too." Astrid responded, standing up as well.
The others stood up too, probably because they thought we were going to get into a fight, and they stared at us in confusion.
"What are you guys talking about?" Hiccup asked.
"Not what; who. And I'm going to kill that son of a bitch right now." I say, full of anger.
All i could literally see is red and rage surged through my body. I've never been so mad in my entire life. I quickly left the room and got in an elevator. Flynn, being the fast sneaky guy that he is, made it in with me right before the doors closed.
"Dude, where do you think you're going?" Flynn asked as the doors closed.
"I'm getting some fresh air." I lied, staring at the doors.
"Oh I'm so sure," he replied sarcastically, "You just said you're going to kill someone. Which I honestly doubt you'll do, but I want to know who it is."
My glare on my face vanished and I sighed looking away.
"I'm not sure who it was that hurt Elsa, but I'm pretty damn sure that my guess is right." I replied, my fists clenched.
"It was Mr. Black, wasn't it?" he whispered.
I look at him with surprised eyes. "Yeah. Well i think it is. How did you-"
"He was creepy, dude. It's not that hard to figure out." he interrupted.
The doors open up with a 'ding' and we both walked out.
We were silent until we walked out the lobby doors.
"You like her don't you?" he suddenly asked.
I choke on my spit. "What? I don't like Elsa. Well, I mean I do. A whole lot. But as a sister and friend. Not lover or anything."
Flynn bursts into laughter. "I didn't say anything about Elsa." He replies, and that's when I realized my mistake.
"Damn you." I mutter and glare at him.
"You have a crush on Elsa Arendelle. You're very first crush. You never had a crush on all your other girlfriends. My little boy is getting some feelings! Flynn teases.
"I don't have a crush on her!" I exclaim.
I felt unsure about that statement though. I don't have a crush on her. Right? He was right about the other girls. I never really had a crush on them, and I never felt anything with them either. I guess it was all for fun. Except Heather. I just dated her because she wouldn't leave me alone.
"You seem uncertain about that." Flynn says, breaking me out of my thoughts, and continues talking.
"You're known as a 'nice player' because you date so many girls in hopes that you'll find the right one correct?" He says.
"Yes, but you're one too, and I'm pretty sure Hans is as well." I reply.
And yes there is such a thing as a 'nice' player. Yes, we're still players, but we're nice.
"Yeah, but we're not talking about me or Hans. We're talking about you. Now how do you feel when you're around Elsa. And be honest." Flynn says.
"I'm freakishly nervous around her. It pisses me off that every time I try to talk to her my heart starts pounding really fast and my palms get sweaty. She throws me off my game. I've never been so nervous around a girl before. When I'm with her I just feel so happy and complete. I love her smile and laugh, and I love it even more when I'm the one that makes her smile and laugh. When I found out what happened I've never been more scared in my life. And when she told me that she almost got raped I...Oh my God!"
Flynn starts laughing again.
I put my hands on my head and start pacing. Oh my God! I can't believe it!
"Oh my God! Oh my God! Oh my God! I can't believe I'm just now realizing it. I have a crush on Elsa!"
"Took you long enough. I think I was the only one who realized it, but i think the others were suspicious." Flynn smirks.
I ignored him though.
"I mean you would think I would actually realize it since I almost kissed her, but I didn't. I just brushed it off-"
"Whoa! Hold up," Flynn interrupts, "you almost kissed her?!"
I ignored him again, because there was only one thing on my mind.
I have a crush on Elsa Arendelle.
~ Elsa ~
i watched my friends slowly evacuate the room, and once the door closed my attention settled on Hiccup's dad.
"You wanted to talk?" I say to Stoick, my voice sounding all business like.
I straightened up and had my hands clasped in my lap. My aunt and uncle were on either side of my bed while Tamora and Stoick stood at the very front. Tamora seemed lost at thought at the moment and I could see the bags under her eyes. Now that I think about it her and Astrid haven't said nor looked at each other when the investigators were here. Something must have happened between them.
"Elsa,"Stoick begins in a calm voice, "before anything else, I want you to know that we have everything under control and were doing the best we can. I don't want to worry you."
Did he really just say that? He doesn't really believe that telling me to not worry is really going to work right? Hell no it's not! It's just making me more worried! What the heck is going on? Before I could ask him that my uncle spoke up.
"She has every right to be worried! Pitch is-"
"Thomas, let him speak. Elsa needs to know." Prim interrupted before my uncle could fully explode.
I looked at the two of them then to Stoick and then to Anna, who was clearly just as confused as i was, and then back to Stoick.
"Tell me what? What's going on?" I demanded and my heart only sped up more.
Stoick was hesitant at first, but answered me in a calm, strong voice. "We went to arrest your teacher today, but...he wasn't there. We're going through his stuff and we still are in case we might find a lead on where he went but as of right now...Pitch black is on the run."
No no no no no!
It was like my world was turned upside down. Everything seemed to have slowed down and my heart literally stopped beating. There was only one thing on my mind and that is this...
My almost rapist is missing