Kristoff and Anna had started spending more and more time together, basically finding themselves at the other's home most nights. They baked cookies with Eli, watched movies on the couch, sometimes sliding closer together, and they talked. They talked about anything and everything. And they laughed. And then one night when they were saying goodbye, Kristoff realized he didn't want to say goodbye, and that maybe that was the real sign.

"Anna," he mumbled, blushing from his neck up and grabbing her hands. "Can we go on an actual date sometime?"

She had squished her mouth to one side, biting back a smile, before nodding enthusiastically. "I thought you'd never ask."

So that was how they wound up here - Kristoff dressed again in his nice, dark wash jeans and a warm button down, and Anna, so effortlessly looking her best in thick leggings, a sweater dress, and knee high boots - walking down the streets of this little town to a special spot he thought she would love.

"So it's a Christmas Tree Trail, and some local businesses and groups decorate trees…" Kristoff explained, walking backwards with his hands shoved in his pockets. "My ma does one every year, so does the sheriff's station…"

Anna's face was glowing with adoration as she watched him mumble on, wanting desperately to reach out and hold his hand. It wasn't until he tripped on the hidden curb and she darted forward to help that her wish was granted. He reached out and grabbed her outstretched hands, but that didn't stop him from pulling her down with him.

Kristoff found himself lying in the snow, Anna on top of him, both blushing furiously. "I am so sorry," he stammered, trying his best to untangle their limbs without getting her drenched in snow as well.

"It's fine, it's okay!" Anna attempted to reassure him, laughing as they just wound up kicking up more snow. "It's just an excuse to go sit in front of a fire later." She laughed as she pushed herself up, brushing the snow off of her legs. "Though," a pause as Kristoff stood next to her and she reached forward to brush her gloved hand through his hair. "You should see your hair."

His blush deepened as he dug a hat out of his pocket, cramming it over his now damp head.

"No!" Anna snorted, pressing her hands against her cheeks. "It was cute."

"I'm cold," he mumbled, shoving his hands back into his pockets and trying his best not to pout.

"Oh, come on," she smiled, weaving her hand through the gap between his elbow and waist. "I'll make you some cocoa when we get home."

Kristoff felt his whole body warm from the inside out as they continued to walk, Anna chattering on about which tree she hoped was there. Home , she said. As if it was already theirs to share. As if she had already thought that somehow, time spent with him was home.

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It wasn't long before they reached their destination, a brightly lit archway marking the entrance. The Pine Line was glowing above their heads, strings of lights wrapped around wood to create a glowing, eye catching sign.

Anna chuckled, the dorky name absolutely delighting her, before she dragged Kristoff into the pathway of lights. "It's so pretty!" she practically sang, her steps becoming skips the further and further they got in.

Every tree had a theme that matched whomever had decorated it.

Bulda's had pies and pastries lining the branches, the sheriff's station made glitter badges. Oaken's small corner store even had one, with gaudy baubles hanging low, and small Knick knacks that he sold up higher. The local sweets shop, the cafe, even the schools had trees decorated. It made Anna absolutely devastated that she hadn't known about this before.

But Kristoff had already known her well enough to know how much she would enjoy this.

As they stood together, his arm around her shoulders, hers wrapped around his waist, Anna glanced up at him as he was admiring some of the decorations on the Middle School's tree. She couldn't help herself. She absolutely adored every minute she spent with him, and didn't want to waste any more time.

She leaned up on her tiptoes, fingers tightening in his jacket, and pressed a warm kiss to the underside of his jaw. She watched him swallow, his eyes blinked a few times, and then his gaze turned down to meet her.

Anna wasn't backing down. Their eyes met, and she held firm. She wanted to kiss him, and she wanted to kiss him right now .

Kristoff quickly got the hint.

He turned to face her, their grip on one another loosening, and he lifted his hands to cup her jaw. Everything about her was overwhelming, in the best way, and he knew this wouldn't be the exception.

But he was ready to be completely overwhelmed.

The overhead lights reflected in her eyes, and he leaned closer. Her hands rose to grip his elbows, and she sighed, lifting her chin to meet him.

With one small kiss, Kristoff thought he was ready to let himself really fall for her.

Anna was at the bottom of the cliff, waiting to catch him.