Tell Me How To Fix You
By: The Duchess of Arendelle
AN: WARNING: Triggers. Accidental Self Harm. Self-Hate. Proceed with caution.
40 Minutes Before
"Anna will be coming over soon." Elsa thought to herself as she paced back and forth in her room. "I need to apologize for my behavior. But how?" she continued her nervous pacing as she thought of different ways to apologize to Anna.
"Anna, I'm sorry. No."
"Anna I apologize for my beha- No."
"Listen Anna I- God! Just forget it." She screamed into the room. She did that a lot, screaming into the empty confines of her room. It helped her relieve some of her frustration. She flopped down on her neatly made bed and sighed holding her head in her hands. She stayed like that for ten minutes, just calming herself down, reciting her mantra. After her breathing slowed and most of her anxiety passed, she rose from the bed and quickly restored it to its pristine nature. She sighed again and dared venture out of her room. It was something she hardly did except when Olaf came for a visit or she went on one of her extreme cleaning sprees.
As she slowly walked down the dark hallway her mind wondered back to Anna and that less than a second hug they shared. Even though it was quick, very quick, she could still remember how Anna had felt in her arms. Instead of the feeling of immediate disgust and discomfort that she would normally feel, she had actually wanted to stay in the embrace longer. Her treacherous body had other plans and before she knew it she was out of the soft warm embrace and was instead backing away, running down the hall into her cold room. Elsa shook her head at the memory and sat down on the couch. She turned on the huge flat screen and flipped over to some mindless drabble. As she began to get more comfortable on her white couch her cell phone began ringing. Thinking it was Olaf she answered without looking.
"Hello."
"Hello Miss Frost? This is Percy Weasleton." The other person answered in a sharp voice.
"Oh, hi Mr. Weasletown." Elsa deadpanned. Weasleton was one of her advisors and executives. He along with nine other men, including Kai, ran her parent's company for her. Elsa had never thought of it as her company.
"It's Weasleton! Uh, Miss Frost." He snapped then caught himself.
"Yes, of course it is." Elsa replied half paying attention. Why was he calling?
"Well, I bet you are wondering why I am calling Miss Frost." Elsa blinked. Did she say that out loud?
"Why yes I am. I asked to be contacted only for the most important of problems." Elsa responded.
"And we have a problem the size of the Titanic Miss Frost." Elsa raised an eyebrow at this.
"Go on."
"Well as you know ever since I sold Weasleton Corp. to Frost Industries and took my spot as advisor and executive, there has only been one major competitor left against Frost Industries." Wealseton stopped to make sure Elsa was listening.
"Yes I know. The Southern Isle Incorporative. What's your point? We left them alone. Frost Industries is not a monopoly, we save companies that are going under from bankruptcy and incorporate them into our own." Elsa replied back, wondering where Weasleton was going with this.
"Yes Miss Frost, we are not a monopoly, but The Southern Isle Corp. is. Here lies the problem. They want to buy out Frost Industries." Elsa's eyes widen and she jumped from her seat.
"What? That's preposterous! I'd never allow it." Elsa began pacing. Walking all the way over to the kitchen, she leaned against the counter.
"Well Miss Frost you may not have a choice in the matter. You see, you are the owner of the company and you hold by far the most shares. But if all ten of your executives decide to sell their shares to The Southern Isle then they still won't own the company, but they'll have just as much say in it as you. And I must say Miss Frost, they are offering quite attractive amounts of money."
"What are you saying? That after all my parents have done for your company, for all of their companies, you will just turn on us like that?" Elsa asked, she was beyond angry now, she was seething.
"Yes, your parents not you. I'm sorry to say it but their gone now. Look, what I'm saying, Miss Frost, is that sells are up yes, the company is turning quite a profit, but moral is considerably down. You are a mystery to most if not all your employees. A myth. Some don't even believe you really exists, let alone appreciate all their hard work. The Southern Isle is notorious for their employee appreciation benefits. Their socialites, the owner and his thirteen sons. They are actually seen. That's what the people want. An employer who is actually there." Wealseton finished his speech and waited for Elsa's response. Elsa still stood there, leaned against the island's counter top. She was taking everything that Wealseton said in. She let out a deep breath before swallowing the lump that formed in her throat.
"W-what do you suggest Mr. Wealseton? Where does your alliance lie?"
"If you want to keep your parents company, I suggest you make appearances. Have a press conference, hold meetings, in person, with your staff." He informed her. "And, as for where my alliance lies Miss Frost." He paused. "It lies with the one I can count on." And with that her bid a farewell to a silent Elsa and hung up.
Elsa was frozen in fear, aggravation, anger, confusion, and just about any negative emotion you could think of. Leave her apartment? Go outside? Be around other people and their disgusting germs? Elsa felt filthy just thinking about it. But what else was she to do? Let The Southern Isle take the company her father built from the nothing but a few dollars and a dream? She couldn't disgrace her parents memories like that. She wouldn't. But what was she going to do? Her head hurt and she was very angry. With the situation and with herself. All of a sudden a whirlwind of rage and sadness burst through her. She screamed and began throwing the items in her kitchen. She knew that she would hurry and clean them up later but for now she was basking in the glory of pure anger. She picked up a glass mixing bowl and smashed it on the black and white tiles of the kitchen floor. She then sank down to the ground, crying and smashing her hands into the broken glass. Blood was everywhere but Elsa was too far gone to notice. Why was she like this? Why couldn't she just pull her shit together? Elsa didn't hear her door slam open, nor did she hear the sound of rushing footsteps. She did however feel the warm embrace of arms circling around her waist and this time she didn't run from them. She didn't snatch away. She did something she hadn't done in over 17 years. She snuggled into the embrace and allowed the arms she knew to be Anna's hold her.
***FROZEN***
Anna held Elsa tight. It was almost like she feared the girl would fall to pieces if she let go. And that was a very real possibility. She looked down at the sobbing girl and noticed all the blood. She began to panic but quickly calmed herself. This was no time to panic, she had to get a hold of herself if she wanted to help Elsa. Slowly Anna brought herself and Elsa into a standing position. She had been whispering words of comfort into the blonde girl's ear. It was freezing in the apartment and a chill went through Anna as she tried to navigate them to a bathroom. She gently asked Elsa where a bathroom was and heard the girl whisper a barely audible. "Bedroom." Anna led Elsa to her bedroom, a trail of blood following them. Anna prayed the wounds weren't bad enough to need stiches. When they made it into the room Anna looked around for the in-suite bathroom. She spotted it and quickly led Elsa in. She was stunned at how huge and beautiful the bathroom was. All powder blues and whites just like the rest of the house. And it was so clean. Scary clean. Not a spot on the floor, minus the blood now pooling. She snapped out of it and sat Elsa down on the edge of the gorgeous bathtub. After steadying the girl she went in search of a first aid kit. She first checked under the sink and struck gold. There it was, a gigantic first aid kit with all the fixing. Anna was so thankful for all those summers when she was a lifeguard. Every year you would have to take extensive first aid lessons.
Anna grabbed the kit and ran back to Elsa. The girl was swaying, presumably from blood lost. Anna grabbed two white wash clothes and pressed them firmly to Elsa's hands and wrists. She applied heavy pressure to the wounds for about five minutes straight. She again sent another prayer towards the sky as she slowly removed the rags, hoping that the bleed had stopped. She let out a quiet cheer as the rags were fully removed and the bleeding had indeed stopped. Now she could see that the wounds were not as bad as they seemed. There was some deep gashes on her right hand and left wrist, but other than that they were mostly just small cuts. Anna opened the first aid kit and got out the wound sanitizer. She looked at Elsa who had remained quiet through this entire ordeal. Elsa just sat there, staring blankly into space, eyes lidded. Anna was afraid she'd pass out at any moment so she kicked it into high gear. She spayed the wound sanitizer on each hand and wrist, Elsa barely flinched at the pain. Anna was worried. She quickly set about wrapping her hands and wrist. After she fished she put everything away. Elsa was now only slightly bleeding and she helped the girl to her feet as she dragged her out of the bathroom and back into her bedroom. She gently sat Elsa on her bed and looked around the spacious room. She spotted a closet and walked over to it. It was amazing to say the least. Elsa's closet was the size of Anna's entire apartment. Everything was so neat and tidy. Every shirt, shoe and sock had its own place. Anna looked around for anything that resembled pjs. She found a heavy light blue sweater and a pair of cotton shorts. It would have to do.
Anna made her way back over to a half asleep Elsa. "Elsa, you have to stay awake for just a second. You need to change those clothes, their covered in blood." Anna spoke softly. Elsa mumbled something in return. Anna sighed. She guess she would have to do it. But why was she so nervous about seeing Elsa in her bra and panties? They were both girls, it was nothing that she hadn't already seen. Even as she told herself this the butterflies that fluttered in the pit of her stomach as she slowly removed Elsa's shirt were practically unbearable. Surprisingly Elsa made no protest, even attempting to move her arms to help Anna. After Anna had her stripped she quickly dressed Elsa in the clean clothes. Her heart still fluttered at the memory of Elsa's taunt stomach and smooth pale skin.
Finally Anna tucked the now sleeping Elsa in. She sighed from the work and plopped down on the floor next to Elsa's bed. What a day. She definitely was not expecting this when she made her way to Elsa's apartment. One thing she knew for sure, she was getting answers. And she was not going to take no for an option. She then got up off the floor, quietly, trying not to disturb the slumbering blonde. She tiptoes out the room and silently closed the door. As she made her way back to the living room she took a seat on the couch and pulled out her cell. She looked over and saw the bag with the food and snacks forgotten by the entrance. Anna dialed the number to the Mirror, Mirror offices.
"Yeah?" said the voice of Meg on the other side. Anna smiled slightly.
"Hi Meg, how'd you know it was me?"
"I didn't. This is how I answer all my calls." Meg said and Anna gave a light giggle.
"What can I do you for gingy?"
"Well, I was hoping you could email me my assignment tomorrow. I won't be able to come into work. An emergency just appeared." She looked towards Elsa room as she spoke the words.
"I can do that no problem. Is everything alright?" Now Meg sounded concerned.
"Yes and no. It's complicated. I'll keep you posted if I can."
"Alright kid. You better. I'll see you when I see you."
"Okay, thanks Meg. Bye." Anna hung up the phone and sighed. She looked around the room, the kitchen looked worst than Katrina and the blood on the floor was now drying. Anna shook her head.
Elsa, what happened?
AN: Finally updated right? It's ABOUT 4:30 in the AM but I finished it. Hope you guys enjoyed this angsty chapter. Tell me what you think. Anna and Elsa are going to be spending a lot of time together. Stay tuned.