Chapter 1: It's just a dress
It was a beautiful Friday morning and Elsa Nilsen was walking down the music Hall of Arendelle University with her lifelong best friend Rapunzel.
"Elsa you are the most talented singer and musician I've ever witnessed just do me a solid here man!"
"You only say that because no one else would do it and you get a get a big paycut out of me."
Elsa says nonchalantly opening the doors to their classroom.
"Yes that too!" Rapunzel teased. "And I can finally take Eugene out on a romantic date!."
"Punz you know I love you and I'd do anything for you but you know how I feel about Ryder."
They sat down at the nearest seat they could find praying to all the gods that the 30 minutes they have to wait for a free-cut would be over soon
"Yeah, yeah. He isn't the most traditional guy for you I've heard you say that a million times by now."
Elsa giggled and retold the first time she met the golden long haired boyfriend.
"He once used his quote unquote schmoulder on me Rapunzel, how you found that attractive never fails to amuse me."
"Oh please, I also thought it was the most stupid thing in the world, but he can be really sweet lik-"
"Some sort of healing flower that makes you feel young gorgeous and loved. Yeah I've heard you say that probably a million times as well."
"Well it's true and were staying out of topic over here, so it's this Sunday and you can where anything you want but no slippers! Mom has this weird rule about them, and you can bring a plus one, the food will be on me, but the choices of songs are entirely up to you but no explicit ones too! And god specially not trashy songs like the ones you se-
Elsa stared at the blonde who was going a hundreds words per second when she finally realized that Rapunzel would assume she already agreed.
"Woah there I haven't even decided that I would do it punz."
"Oh please you have nothing going on this weekend unless you've been hiding some girl from me. So what say you Ms. Nilsen? It's not some big concert or whatever, it's for a good cause! It's for a Lung cancer foundation and all the proceeds go to the children's hospital nearby, only family and a few key people from the Mayor's office no biggie!
Elsa hesitated for a few second before answering.
Well for one the comment of nothing going on the next few days were true. But she wasn't really up to go shopping for some equipment with her guitar which she hasn't touched in forever, and planning a whole set without practice is a mountain she's sure she can't climb.
"I'm not so sure punz, I have to fix a few things and I haven't sang in a really long time."
Elsa tried to persuade the long haired blonde but she wasn't having it.
"Elsa you basically sing the national anthem religiously during big games and University Graduations, everybody basically knows your Idina Menzel stuck in a cold hearted blonde."
"You sure know how to convince a gurl huh."
"Pleassssee, Elsaaaaaaa you know you want to!"
Elsa only gave Rapunzel a shrug of the shoulders and employed one final tactic to lure the blonde.
"I do the dishes, 2 days."
The blonde couldn't hold back the grin that formed and decided to play.
"Dishes 3 days and you have to buy me dinner tonight"
"WHAT!? I can barely clean my own shit and you'll be eating ramen noodles for dinner!"
"So that's a no I guess?"
The blonde still held her grin at the desperate girl.
"Ugh. Fine. But you owe 3 songs for that! And no sad songs to!"
"Yeah fine, fine."
The blonde agreed wearing her signature reserved smile or as Elsa herself knows it, the smile I put on when I don't know if this is the right idea but fuck it.
Their professor suddenly came inside the classroom, apologizing repeatedly for the tardiness and ordered the class to open their books on the history of classical music much to their disappointment.
"You drive a hard bargain Elsa."
"You know it punz."
Part of going to a formal event is rummaging through her entire closet and realizing that she has nothing to wear and the event is less than 4 hours.
"PUNZ I HAVE NOTHING TO WEAR!" the blonde screamed over the phone.
"Jesus Christ. It's no big deal man just wear anything comfortable this isn't Hollywood ice queen, wear whatever you want they will not mind what you wear once they hear you."
"Comfortable is spending my time in our dorm and eating ice cream while watching Netflix. Not singing in-front of complete strangers!" she ran out of air after the word Netflix and Rapunzel knew a mild attack might be occurring.
"Whoa, Elsa relax, Practice one two three." Rapunzel said automatically knowing how to ease the blonde when she wasn't there.
It wasn't about the attire that was the problem per se but the singing in front of strangers and performing to the massive expectations of her blonde friend weighing heavily on her.
'What if I fuck this up? Forget the lyrics? God, I even need someone to play the guitar for me I can't sing and play at the same time I'll just manage to fuck this up!'
Elsa started to get anxious and instinctively reached out for her rosary bracelet counting the number of beads while breathing deeply and exhaling slowly and reciting her mantra.
"Practice 1 2 3, Practice 1 2 3, Practice 1 2 3."
She repeated the mantra for about a minute before she heard the other girl on the line.
"Elsa are you still with me?"
She was met with silence and a few sniffles on the other line.
"You know I'll drop your slot and make up some excuse, so you could rest if you're not sure about this."
Elsa wiped an unknowing tear that was streaming down.
"Yeah, I'm just nervous, f-first time singing since you know.."
"Yeah I know."
There was silence for a minute and Rapunzel asked what she usually does in these kind of situations.
"Elsa. Do you stay or fight?"
Elsa contemplated the question. She's been asked this by Rapunzel a thousand times by now.
"I'll fight."
Rapunzel smiled knowing Elsa would tell her the honest the truth honestly whenever she would ask her that question.
"Alright, I have a black dress hanged on the far right of the closet, were the same size albeit it's a bit short on your legs given how freakishly long your legs are."
Elsa went to the Rapunzel's closet beside her own, she retrieved the simple gown just a simple one with a small slit on the right thigh showing a glimpse of the tip of her iceberg tattoo, the neck not entirely exposing her cleavage which she is thankful for. The last thing she needs is creepy guys eyeing her out.
"Okay, I got it. I'll be there in a few hours.."
"Alright, take your time you'll be performing third, after this small group from out of town."
"Okay, see you later."
There was a pregnant pause before Rapunzel spoke again.
"Hey Els, thank you.. I know you're not the best with crowds but this means a lot. Everyone will love you I guarantee it."
"Yeah.. Thanks Punz. I'll see you later."
At that the line ended and silence overtook the dorm.
Elsa sighed heavily and instinctively reached out for a stick in her pouch beside her.
'You're about to perform for a Lung Cancer benefit concert or whatever this is and you smoke like a chimney.' She thought to herself.
She went out towards the dorms fire exit and lit the stick of cigarette. Puffing in and dragging out the smoke slowly as she looked up to the dark sky.
"Are you proud of me?"
No one answered obviously but a part of her wished she answered back.
'I wish you were still here.'
Going to the venue which was Rapunzel's house was not a mystery or difficulty to Elsa. Ever since they met this was always the go to hang out place for the two. From crying about various past partners and drunk dialing family members, the Corona Household wasn't a stranger to the blonde and brunette's drunken antics. This was also home to multiple songs that both wrote, it ranged from random topics like a cute boy or girl or coconut sharks, or if they were serious an actual song of heartbreak or about family.
Elsa rummaged through her things and double checked if everything was settled.
Guitar check.
Aux chord check.
Guitar pick check.
Sanity, somehow missing through all of this.
Elsa dismissed the thought and shot her best friend a text.
She waited on the front gate of the house a long with a few other guests which she had to guess were invited guests and friends of the Corona family.
A fancy letter C. Was embezzled in the tall gate. She waited anxiously for the short haired brunette.
'I'm not really into crowds Punz knows that. Where is she?'
After about 2 minutes Rapunzel arrived with a big smile on her face upon seeing her blonde best friend.
"ELSAAAA YOU CAME!"
"I did say I'd come did I?"
She was engulfed in a massive hug and lost her balance slightly almost tripping over and dropping her guitar.
She regained her balance and hugged the brunette back.
"Punz relax!"
She tried calming her down giggling as she didn't expect rapunzel's reaction.
She was then punched on the shoulder and was met with green fiery eyes.
"I know when you feel anxious blondie! I love the fact that you're here but please don't cry on me and plan on having attacks soon okay!"
She laughed at the concern her friend was giving her. Though the punch was not traditional per se, she knows Rapunzel means well.
"Yeah, sorry about that. You know how I am when I'm alone."
Rapunzel gave her a sad smile but understood Elsa.
'Sometimes it's best to let her be.' Rapunzel thought to herself.
"Come on I want you to meet some guys, they're this cover band from my old high school and they've agreed to cover a few songs before your set."
"Lead the way."
And end. Lmao. With this quarantine shit going wild. I've decided on a Modern AU band fic with the inspiration from Scars of the Façade fic by: ATPHluver and recently watching frozen 2. That movie be gay as hell. So not promising anything I do have certain scenes in my head but this one whole great overarching story not so much so be patient with me. – IN.