The next morning the girls woke up still wrapped around one another on the floor. Elsa woke first when the early morning rays filtered through the window and brushed across her cheek. She slowly lifted her head and felt a slight twinge. Okay, sleeping hunched over against the wall with Anna as a pillow is not the best idea. The pain left her mind when she saw how peaceful and happy Anna looked in her wanting to disturb Anna, Elsa stayed still and softly ran her fingers through Anna's hair.
Elsa knew that she would have to wake Anna soon. It was getting dangerous the longer that she was here. If Elsa understood correctly there was a possibility that their Aunt and Uncle would arrive today. If that proves to be true, Anna cannot be found here in her room when she is collected to "complete" the family picture. She hated to do this, but she had to.
"Anna… Love you have to wake up."
Elsa grabbed the end of her braid and started to brush it along the edge of Anna's nose. She held back a giggle when she saw Anna's nose scrunch up and do a little wiggle. Elsa finally broke when she gave the final brush of her hair over Anna's nose and Anna literally flipped out of her lap flailing her arms while squealing. Elsa crumpled over on the ground holding her sides laughing as Anna slightly propped herself up on her arms staring at Elsa with pure betrayal written on her face.
"ELSIEEEE! That wasn't very niceeee."
"No, but it was hilarious! I wish you could see your face!"
So Anna came back with the best comeback she could think of. She stuck her young out at her sister.
Elsa laughed and nudged Anna with her foot.
The moment ended when Elsa heard movement in the castle. People are up. We have to wrap this up.
"Sunshine… I hate this, but you have to go."
Anna's face fell, but nodded her head. SHe quickly crawled back over to Elsa and latched on to her sister.
"Sunshine…"
"Shush… just one minute. Give me one minute so that if I see you out and about today I can last without needing to tackle you in a hug."
Elsa nodded and held Anna a little tighter. Anna's hand slid up and wrapped itself into the collar of Elsa's nightgown. The two girls sat there while Elsa slightly rocked Anna back and forth as Anna clutched onto her sister.
"Sunshine…"
"I know… I know. I just hate this you know?"
"I hate it too, but I try and look to the someday. Someday I'll be able to just exit my room without any of these rules. That someday I'll be allowed to be seen spending time with you. It is going to happen. I won't give up until we get there."
Anna nodded and slowly lifted herself from Elsa's lap. She reached her hand out and pulled Elsa up. They went over to the secret passage together and stood there on opposite sides of the entrance. Anna stood there staring at Elsa.
"See you later?"
Elsa gave her a small gentle smile.
"Yeah I'll see you soon."
Anna flashed Elsa a grin and shut the passage entrance. Elsa stood there for a moment before letting out a soft sigh before she turned to get ready for the day.