A/N: Hiya! It's been forever and a day guys… ;-; Yah..sorry..hehe *scratches head nervously* It was one of those things when life kicks you in the butt and it's hard to get back up again. But during my absence I was working on other stories that I haven't posted. Including that one-shot that I promised. I actually had to start over with that one...which wasn't fun. BUT, now I'm at the point where I'm almost done with it. :)
I WILL NOT ABANDON THIS STORY.
It just might take longer to get chapters out. Sorry…
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And now….Chapter Ten...
Pairing: Elsa x Sesshomaru
Chapter 10: Butter
Elsa:
"Butter!" I yelled frantically at a nearby maid. The maid scrunched her eyebrows in confusion.
"My Queen…?" I was eyeing the silver wedding band on my finger with distaste, it wouldn't come off!
The maid noticed my attention on my ring-finger. Her eyes lit up, "My what a beautiful ring My Queen."
That was obviously the wrong thing to say.
My angry blue eyes turned on the maid, "Yes. Indeed it is. But do you know what would be better hmm?" I said, ice coating my voice, storm swirling in my gaze.
"U-um…" The poor maid had certainly never seen this side to their kind Queen of Arendelle before.
"Fetching me some butter so I can rip it off my finger." I said viciously. Glaring at the gleaming retched ring.
"Y-yes My Lady, right away!" The maid rushed out of the hallway I occupied.
I sighed angrily, marching towards the dining room for Lunch. Oh Lord Sesshomaru was gonna get it alright. This is war, and I hated to lose. Suddenly a thought occurred to me, how was I going to explain the ring to Anna?!
My frown only deepened. Well...I could always put my gloves on...I scowled. Why haven't I burned those gloves yet?
Instead I decided to make a pair of fingerless gloves with my ice magic. The ice cloth fit just over my ring perfectly. I nodded to myself, I knew Sesshomaru wouldn't be pleased, but I have to even the scores don't I? I knew the cloth looked a little weird...with the odd bump and all, but how often to people really look at your fingers?
Satisfied I continued on my march. I approached the dining hall swiftly, and without missing a beat I threw open the doors quickly. I surprised the people that occupied the room. Anna and Kristoff were standing next to each other. While Lord Sesshomaru and Erin stood next to each other, Olaf was absent. He usually ate with Sven during Lunch.
Wait a minute, how did Lord Sesshomaru get here so fast?! With Erin no less! Last I remember he was heading in the opposite direction of the dining hall. That was at least a half an hour ago... My eyes narrowed in his direction in the classic- "I'm Watching YOU." Stare. He seemed to be glaring holes at my gloves, I smiled triumphantly. His lips curled in dissatisfaction, seeing as a wedding ring was the sign of someone showing they were claimed or taken.
I had the childish urge to stick out my tongue at him, but I refrained. In a flourish I sat down not bothering with tradition.
"Let's eat everyone, I'm starved." I said pointedly to Sesshomaru who sat down in his seat with grace. He looked at me with contained ferocity...and a hint of playfulness…? Huh? That did not sit well with me...
Anna and Kristoff could definitely feel the tension emanating off of Sesshomaru and I. Anna was left unawares, while Kristoff kept glancing at Sesshomaru with wariness. It was quiet.
The servants just then came into the room, holding concealed platters of today's Lunch.
My stomach growled with renewed fervor.
I should have finished my plate of breakfast this morning, it feels like my stomach is eating itself. To my surprise everyone else got their covered platters first. (Which is unusual seeing as I'm always served first due to my position) Lord Sesshomaru seemed somewhat satisfied for some reason. Oh yes, something was definitely suspicious here.
Everyone else dug in oblivious, except for Sesshomaru and I, his plate was still covered. Erin was happily eating away at her buttered noodles. Anna and Kristoff both had a helping of lamb stew by the looks of it. While I had nothing. Finally Anna glanced up from slurping her stew (which I was ogling) and wondered aloud for the whole table.
"Elsa? Where's your Lunch?" She said while plopping her spoon in the deliciously fragrant stew.
"Where indeed?" I said in monotone, peeking at Sesshomaru. That man, did something. I'm sure of it.
Finally the flustered maid I had scared off earlier came into the dining hall with a covered platter. My hopes perked up immediately. Thank goodness!
"U-um….I hope this is to your liking...My Queen…" She said with an edge of fear in her voice. I could care less, it was chow time!
Quickly opening the metal container, I was met with a variety of emotions.
Crushing disappointment, anger, embarrassment, and hoping that nobody at the table saw my dilemma. With a nervous laugh I quickly slammed my metal cover back over my plate.
Butter.
That was all that was going through my mind.
Butter.
The maid had done what she was told to, but in the form of serving me a full plate of butter for Lunch.
My face was most likely a dark shade of crimson. Because at that moment, Sesshomaru just had to point it out.
"Why on earth are you having butter for Lunch, Joou?" Anna was giggling, while Kristoff was sporting a smirk.
I looked up to the ceiling, Why does this happen to me specifically?
Sesshomaru had the audacity to chuckle. Even if it was barely there, I still heard it. Oh the humanity. Oh the mockery. Oh the flames of embarrassment that have consumed me now.
Today just wasn't my day.
Looking at Lord of the Fluff once more, I said with logic, "Well….um….uh...you see….there was some miscommunication…."
"Hn….indeed…" I could see it. The amusement glinting in his eyes, though I did order the ahem...butter accidentally, Sesshomaru was still up to something.
Finally he revealed his Lunch to all. All I could do was stop myself from drooling right then and there.. It was a large helping of roast beef with mashed potatoes and fresh vegetables. With warm buttered biscuits, all of it drizzled with gravy.
"Would you like to share, Joou? I can't possibly eat this much by myself."
My jaw promptly fell open, to shocked to utter a sound.
"Come. Sit with This Sesshomaru." He commanded. My brain fizzled. I could feel the heat on my face once more.
Dang...he had me cornered….How did he know?! HOW? That was my favorite dish, introduced from a foreigner that had visited a couple months back.
Kristoff was blowing on some of his soup during this whole encounter, but at that moment he blew a little to hard. Spilling some on the clean tablecloth choking somewhat. Anna had a crazed happy glint in her eyes as she looked between Sesshomaru and I.
"Uh...T-that won't be necessary Lord Sesshomaru." I finally said.
"Nonsense." Was his curt reply.
"But-"
"I will not leave you starving any longer." Sesshomaru interrupted. I looked to Anna for help, but to my horror she was nodding enthusiastically.
"Yes! Elsa we can't have you starving. You have a kingdom to rule! Now come on don't be shy." She winked.
I sputtered. WHAT!?
Was she in cahoots with Sesshomaru or something?! Betrayed I stiffly stood up. Oh he just had to one up me didn't he?
Current score:
Elsa: 1
Sesshomaru: 2
Making my way slowly to Sesshomaru's side I finally sat next to him. I tried to push my chair as far away as possible...But it wouldn't work if we were going to be sharing this meal together.
Erin was continuously giggling.
Ignoring Erin, my shaking hands went for a fork and knife that was just laid out for me.
I could feel how warm Sesshomaru was, we were that close.
Before I could reluctantly begin to eat the delicious roast beef, I froze.
"Enjoy the meal, My Queen…" He whispered in my ear, sending shivers cascading down my body as his breath tickled the sensitive skin. That tone of voice...Just….Just...! Then as if nothing happened, Sesshomaru started to systematically cut the roast in half as well as the rest of the dish. Staring down at the meal I couldn't help but nod dumbly...That was new...For a second there, the Lord of Ice Cubes was...flirting, perhaps?
NO! NO! NO! I refuse to believe that!
Internally slapping myself out of my dazed stupor, I tried to ignore the presence beside me.
"They are so cute…" Anna whispered to Kristoff…Please. Someone. Stab a fork in my ears.
Glaring daggers at the delicious food, I tried delaying my loss. My stomach growled once more. Loudly. Blushing again because Sesshomaru would definitely hear the wails of my half-dead stomach, I daintily pierced some of the succulent roast onto my fork and brought it to my lips.
From there I lost myself in the food, it was just….so...good!
"Mmmmmm…Oh that is sooo tasty!" I moaned, my compliments to the chef! I was in food heaven…
In the haze of my enjoyment, I didn't realize my partner had stiffened. His hands which were previously cutting the roast, faltered. And the fact that his brown eyed gaze was ruby red for the briefest of moments.
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Kristoff's POV:
I was keeping an eye on that supposed, "beast" Sesshomaru. When I entered the dining hall at Lunchtime, I didn't expect to see Anna standing there having a one-sided conversation with the Lord. Erin was wiggling with excitement, piping in and out of the conversation when she found it interesting.
Erin was keeping the "conversation" alive basically.
I stood next to Anna nervously, watching Sesshomaru out of the corner of my eye.
"So Sesshomaru do you have any siblings?" Anna asked innocently. Sesshomaru's bored demeanor quickly changed into that of aggravation. Anna and Erin were oblivious.
"Oh Hai! Uncle Inu is very fun!" Erin shouted in glee.
"Uncle-?" Anna questioned.
Erin did the oddest thing then, at the top of her lungs she shouted, "Sankon Tessō!" While waving her left hand in a scratching motion. Sesshomaru on the other hand was less than pleased. He was glaring daggers at a nearby vase.
"Erin refrain from speaking of that unrefined dog."
Erin giggled, then pouted and replied in the same language.
"You're still mad at Oji-San aren't you?"
Anna and myself looked at each other in confusion. This was the first time we heard the Lord and Erin speak in their native tongue.
"Lord Sesshomaru? I thought Erin was your ward?" Anna asked.
"Sesshomaru-Sama is Erin's…." Erin struggled to find the right word.
"F-a-th-er?" Erin sounded out. Looking to Sesshomaru for approval.
"Father?!" I said loudly. Oops...I could have phrased that better…
Sesshomaru turned his brown "dagger" eyes on me.
"I adopted Erin recently." Though his expression was blank, his voice sent frightened shivers down my spine.
"Aw how sweet of you Lord Sesshomaru!" Anna said, practically swooning.
"Hai! Sesshomaru-Sama is very kind!" Erin added. Sesshomaru wouldn't stop staring at me, it was unnerving.
"Erin. Be careful around the blonde fellow." Sesshomaru said in Japanese, whilst staring at me. Erin looked at me briefly then replied,
"Of course Sesshomaru-Sama!"
I think Sesshomaru is suspicious…
The ten minutes that followed were strange.
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I couldn't stop looking between Elsa and Sesshomaru. Sesshomaru had planned this somehow...He had gotten Elsa to sit next to him and share his meal with her. I don't even know how he arranged the butter incident.
"They are so cute…" Anna whispered to me. I could already tell Elsa had heard her comment. She looked like she just swallowed a frog. I guess I couldn't blame her.
"Um...yah...I guess." I said indifferently.
A few minutes passed.
"Mmmmm that is sooo tasty!" I blushed. I looked at Elsa, did she have to sound so...WHAT THE?!
I had glanced at Sesshomaru for a second. But it was enough. His eyes were red. Like blood. I was so startled that I dropped my spoon into my stew. Splashing more onto the tablecloth.
"Kristoff?" Anna said worriedly. Sesshomaru looked at me sharply.
It was confirmed. Sesshomaru truly was a beast.
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A/N: SOO….WHATDYA THINK? XD HEHE...hehe...Yaaaaah….It's late at night. I should go to bed soon…
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