A/N: Hey guys! I wanted to thank everyone for reading and reviewing last chapter. I wasn't completely sold on it when I published it but was thrilled to find so many of you liked it! Keep it up, it really means a lot to me!
This chapter contains a musical aspect so I highly suggest you go to my Tumblr page and use the link for chapter 14. Or if that's too much just search "Moulin Rouge- Your Song." (I OWN NEITHER THE SONG NOR THE MOVIE JUST MAKING THAT CLEAR!)
Thank you for your constant support and love for this fic. This chapter also has some slightly sexual themes so if you're uncomfortable or anything with that stop now. For those of you who do read it, please be nice, I've never written anything like this before so I'm really not sure how it turned out. Oh well, lots of time to practice of the next time lol.
Enjoy :)
Making her way up the hill towards the architecture building, Anna hoped Elsa hadn't beaten her there. Running from the Great Room to her dorm was no easy feat on a good day, her heels didn't make the trek any easier. The two bags she was carrying were slowing her down, their added weight making the steep climb more difficult than usual. But in that moment Anna barely felt the oppressive weight. She was weightless with joy, the snowflake bounced against her chest as she closed the distance between the last step and the imposing building, a constant reminder of the woman who had made it for her.
Making her way towards the luxurious basement studio, Anna's mind was racing. Following the maze of twists and turns, Anna eventually found the room she was looking for. A thought ran through her mind and for a moment, the joy left her head was replaced by an awkward anxiety. Placing a hand on the handle, Anna was relieved when it turned easily under her hand. 'Phew, that would have been awkward. Hardly romantic, more embarrassing for me.' Turning on the lights, another unexpected surprise met Anna's eyes.
The room and been completely redecorated. The posters and pictures were all still there but the entire room had been decorated for the holidays. Santa hats had been taped onto the tops of band members faces, even the giant Daft Punk helmet sported an oversized hat. Snowmen cutouts and pictures took up every available inch of wall space, fake cotton snow was sprinkled around the room effectively turning the rom into a winter wonderland. 'Hm, who would have thought after all those years of being called Snow Queen Elsa would actually have a soft spot for winter?'
Grinning wider than before, Anna began unpacking the first bag she had slung over her shoulder. Pulling out the plastic container and cracking the lid open, the intoxicating aroma of chocolate hit Anna's nose. She was relieved to find the frosting on the chocolate cake hadn't stuck to the top of the container. Digging around the bag, Anna cursed herself 'Damn it I forgot the forks. Oh well, eating cake with your hands is way more fun.'
The cake was ready and Anna took the bag off her back and unzipped it carefully. Pulling out her guitar, Anna smiled. The light brown wood shone in the studio's light, giving the beat up instrument a perfect glow. Slinging the instrument's strap over her shoulder, Anna adjusted under the weight and grasping the neck of the guitar firmly, Anna played an E minor chord to test the quality of the instrument. Cringing at the dissonant sound, Anna dove for her phone. Opening the tuner app, Anna realized how long it had been since she had played, a sign of her insane schedule. 'Jeez baby girl you're really out of tune. No mistakes. Not tonight.' As she absentmindedly tuned the E string, the events of the evening played in her mind. 'Elsa's handwriting on the card, the beautiful box hand decorated with sketches and images designed by Elsa. Elsa standing behind her, looking worried as ever. Elsa's delicate hands brushing against her collarbone and neck as she fastened the necklace around Anna's neck. Elsa. Elsa. Elsa.'
Finishing the tuning, Anna began to wonder what was taking Elsa so long. The hallway was abuzz with activity and students running around the building, desperate to finish their projects and assignments before the advent of the much dreaded final exam period. Looking around the room, Anna's eyes fell on the most beautiful and intricate model she had ever seen. Elsa's project was progressing nicely and Anna could see all the details Elsa had been talking about over the last few weeks. Towers sprang from the main structure resembling more of a castle than an office building or something like that. 'Actually, what is this supposed to be? I never even asked Elsa what she was building. Some Little I've turned out to be. I've known this girl for almost 4 months and I never even asked what she was designing. For her senior project no less.' Looking more closely at the model in front of her, Anna couldn't help thinking the structure could very easily be mistaken for a medieval castle, though it did have some of the qualities of a modern skyscraper. 'Huh, I guess it could be a…skyscraper castle?' Anna chuckled to herself. Looking anxiously towards the door and checking her watch anxiously, Anna's smile began to falter. 'What could be keeping her?'
"Shit! Why did that damn party have to go on so long!?" Elsa cursed as she half ran half walked towards the Architecture building. After Anna had left, Elsa had waited what she thought had been an appropriate amount of time before going to collect her things to leave. Making her way towards the door, Elsa was stopped by Red as she ran up excitedly to show off the gift Belle had given her. It was a very thoughtful gift and Elsa had to hand it to Belle for her creativity. A book on the history of archery in Scotland paired with a tiny arrow ring were clutched between Red's fingers, her eyes gleaming with excitement. Muttering her compliments and approval, Elsa excused herself and just as she was about to reach the door, Elsa heard an excited voice behind, and turning she found Belle looking happier than Elsa had seen her in a very long time.
"Red loved her gift! I really struggled over it because I know next to nothing about archery but I started reading more about it I can totally see why she loves it so much. And that book? Perfection!" Belle laughed as she sang-spoke the last word, clearly proud of herself and her present. "How did Anna like her present? I don't think I know what you got her!"
Elsa smiled as she remembered the teal eyes she loved so much light up with joy when she opened the box. Seeing her Little so happy was the most amazing feeling Elsa could ever have imagined. "I actually made her gift. I made her a snowflake charm and put it on a silver chain like the one I always wear. I don't know I thought it was a good idea, and she really seemed to like it."
Belle's eyes widened, though not in surprise. "You made her gift? How am I not surprised? You're too talented Elsa, it's not even fair sometimes. Put us all to shame!" Elsa blushed, she wasn't really interested in talking with Belle, all she wanted was to get to studio. This time however, it wasn't for the usual reasons. "I don't know. I thought it would be something nice and special for her that's all. I know she likes winter, and a lot of MST songs are about the snow and cold so it seemed like a good fit." Belle nodded her agreement.
Growing nervous, Elsa looked around for a clock but finding none she asked Belle if she had the time. Glancing at her watch the brunette announced the time and Elsa's heart sank. "Shit I'm late!" Elsa blurted, gaining a confused expression from Belle. "Heh, my schedule for the night," Elsa scrambled to fix herself. "I have a lot of work to do tonight and I'm late as far as my schedule is concerned." Belle smiled and shook her head. "You and your schedules. You always were the more organized and motivated of the two of us. Go do your work, but try and enjoy the holiday season. It's too nice to spend it alone in your studio." 'Believe me, I don't intend to.' "I promise, I won't spend the holidays in studio." Giving her friend a quick hug, Elsa finally made it out of the room and all but sprinted out of the building towards the architecture building.
Reaching the door to her studio after what felt like an eternity, Elsa paused outside the room, listening softly. Melodies floated through the heavy door and opening the door as quietly as possible, Elsa slipped inside. The side of Anna's face was barely visible, the usual braids nearly completely undone from the enthusiastic playing. Slim fingers slid and danced over the strings playing what sounded like scales, but the dexterity of the playing could have convinced Elsa it was a grande finale of a sold out concert. The music paused and Elsa found her voice. "Don't stop on my account."
Anna jumped at the unexpected voice and pulled the guitar close against her chest. "Jeez Els what the hell?! Didn't anyone ever tell you not to sneak up on a musician when she's playing?!"
Elsa laughed at the truly terrified expression plastered on the redhead's face. "I'm sorry Snowflake, but you seemed so happy, how could I interrupted your moment with Baby?" Taking a deep breath, Elsa was sure she heard Anna mumble "It's a good thing you're cute." A bright blush spread across Elsa's cheeks. Anna either didn't notice or wasn't going to comment, and laying Baby on the table, Anna reached for Elsa's hand. Anna lead her to a chair at the table, gesturing for the blonde to sit. Picking her guitar off the table, Anna began slowly strumming and quietly muttered, "I hope you like it." Before Elsa could question what Anna meant, the pattern changed and it was suddenly obvious what Anna was doing.
'Oh my God! She wrote you a song!'
"My gift is my song, and this one's for you!" Anna's voice rang out, filling the studio and instantly grabbing Elsa's attention. 'Oh God, she has the voice of an angel!'
"And you can tell everybody, that this is your song. It may be quite simple but, now that it's done. Hope you don't mind, I hope you don't mind. That I put down in words. How wonderful life is, now you're in the world." Elsa didn't know what to do, where to look. She wanted to watch Anna's beautiful face, teal eyes closed in concentration and joy but her fingers were flying across the strings so fast they seemed to be dancing.
"Anyway, the thing is, what I really mean. Yours are the sweetest eyes, I've ever seen."
A full blush spread over Elsa's face, reaching her ears judging by the growing heat radiating from the side of her face. "And you can tell everybody, this is your song. It may be quite simple but, now that it is done. I hope you don't mind, I hope you don't mind. That I put down in words how wonderful life is, now you're in the world."
Elsa sat stunned in her chair, tears threatening to escape down her face as the final chords were played. Her thoughts were racing, running a mile a minute. 'Oh my God. She wrote you a song. She wrote you a song! Holy crap and it was beautiful! And her voice?! Holy God how did I not know about that voice?! She couldn't be any more perfect if she tried!'
Anna had opened her eyes and was now staring at the silent blonde. A look of worry spread over her freckled face. "Elsa?" Elsa's head snapped up at the sound of her name, and an expression of dread flashed across Anna's face. "Oh God Elsa please don't cry! I know that face. That's your "It-Was-Too-Much" face. You didn't like it. I knew it would be too much but…"
"Not like it?!" Elsa's voice pierced the air as she stood from the chair, effectively knocking it over as she strode towards Anna. "Anna, you wrote me a song. And a beautiful one at that! It came from the heart, from you. I would have loved it if you sang off key and played every note wrong, which you didn't by the way. How could you think I wouldn't like it?! Hell I don't just like it. I love it! I love everything about it! I love that it came from the heart, the lyrics, the meaning behind it, the person who wrote it…" A look of shock and horror spread across Elsa's face as she realized what she had said. An equally shocked yet much happier expression flashed across Anna's. The words hung in the room like a blanket of fog, nearly suffocating Elsa with their weight. 'Shit! Shit!Shit!Shit!Shit! I can't believe I just said that!'
Opening her mouth to speak, desperate to relieve the tension in the room, Elsa's words caught in her throat as she felt Anna slip her hand behind Elsa's neck pulling her in, crashing their lips together. This kiss was nothing like any they had shared before, there was something new. The desire was there, obviously they were both willing and enjoying themselves, but there was something else, something neither had realized they were missing. Freedom. The freedom of their feelings being exposed for the other to see, and neither afraid make a wrong move.
Breaking the kiss to take a breath, Anna rested her forehead against Elsa's, both girls panting due to lack of oxygen. Looking into the icy eyes opposite her, Anna swore the color had deepened with lust and desire, turning at least two shades darker. Feeling more confident, bolder and braver than ever before Elsa looked at the freckled face before her and said more certainly. "I love you Anna. With all my heart."
Anna couldn't believe it. She had waited months to hear those words and finally hearing them was enough to bring tears of joy to her own eyes. Bringing her lips dangerously close to Elsa's, Anna's own perfect lips ghosted over the blonde's, a warm puff of air sent chills racing down the blonde's spine. Moving from the lips to the jawline, Anna's lips left a trail of chaste kisses so light and delicate Elsa wasn't sure how many were being placed on her skin. Continuing her ascent, Anna found her target and placed light kisses on the bottom of the earlobe. Pleasure coursed throughout Elsa's body at the sweet light touch, a breathy sigh, sounding more like a moan escaped her lips, her knees growing weak.
Anna was enjoying herself and mentally congratulated herself for eliciting such a noise from Elsa on her first try. Moving further up the ear, Anna continued to kiss and occasionally nip at the sensitive skin. Pausing only for a moment near the entrance of Elsa's ear, Anna breathed slowly, uttering the words she had longed to say since the moment their hands first met months ago. "I love you too Elsa."
Something in Elsa snapped, hearing five simple words and knowing her feelings were reciprocated was the ultimate turn on. Regaining movement of her arms, Elsa wrapped the limbs around Anna's torso, pulling her dangerously close. Before Anna could realize what was happening, Elsa had thrust her against the wall, a warm trail appeared on the side of her neck as Elsa began sprinkling the dotted skin with kisses, lightly sucking and smoothing as she went. Anna's eyes fluttered shut, tilting her head to the side exposing the delicate skin even farther. Elsa was relieved she had chosen the right spot, and was even happier when Anna released her own sigh of pleasure.
Taking a chance, Elsa slid her thigh between Anna's legs, happiness spreading through her as Anna opened her legs enough to allow Elsa's entry. Moving the limb, Elsa could feel the heat radiating from Anna's core, a sure sign the redhead was enjoying herself. Elsa continued her descent, moving towards Anna's collarbone and was surprised when she felt Anna's hands pushed her away. Looking at the redhead, Elsa could see the look of apprehension on the younger girls face. "I'm sorry. I don't know why I did that," Anna whispered, embarrassment apparent in her teal eyes.
'You idiot. You all but forced yourself on her. You moved too fast. The leg thing was too much.' Elsa scolded herself. A reassuring smile crept onto Elsa's lips as she took a step towards the redhead, hands cupping the freckled face. "No, you did the right thing. You found your boundaries and wanted them respected. If I made or make you uncomfortable at any time, I want you to tell me. You mean way too much to me to rush something and make you feel uncomfortable." Anna's eyes widened as she realized Elsa had used the exact words she had said the morning after the IXO party. Covering Elsa's hands with her own, Anna placed a sweet, soft kiss on Elsa's cheek. "Thank you Elsa."
"For what?"
"For understanding. For being amazing and wonderful. Kind, loving, passionate," Anna detected the redness surfacing on Elsa's ears but continued on anyway. "Talented, so perfect it almost hurts." Anna was sure the blush was there, Elsa's ears almost matched her own hair color. "But most importantly, for not letting fear run your life and being open to this. I know it has been hard for you to get to this point, to be this comfortable around me, and I just wanted you to know how much it means to me that you trust me like that."
"I have to be honest Anna, I've never felt like this with anyone before. Not my family, not my professors. Hell I didn't even feel this safe with Jack. You're something special Anna. And I promise I'll do everything in my power to make you happy, if you still want me."
Anna smiled, but she didn't want to meet Elsa's eyes, not yet. Glancing down, something caught Anna's eye. A silver chain, identical to the one Anna now wore glinted in the pale light of the studio. Releasing one of her hands from Elsa's, Anna reached up and fished the rest of the neckless from beneath Elsa's now horribly wrinkled shirt. Anna's breath caught in her throat as she saw the pendant hanging from the chain. A snowflake. Not identical but very similar to her own rested on her fingertips. Finally looking at Elsa, icy eyes smiled back at her. "Look closely Snowflake, there's something very special about these two."
Returning her attention to the charm in her hand, Anna reached for her own, bringing the charms side by side. Glaring at the pendants closely, Anna noted the details and patterns of each unique charm. A realization slammed Anna in the face and she almost lost her balance. Elsa sensed this and grabbed Anna around the waist, studying the redhead as she tried to regain her composure. Anna placed her own charm under Elsa's, and was beyond pleased to find the holes and notches fit perfectly into Elsa's. Looking from the now connected charms to Elsa, Anna didn't know what to say. 'They complete each other. Just like you complete me.'
Catching something out of the corner of her eye, Anna smiled, grabbed Elsa's hand and began dragging the stunned blonde towards the exit."Anna? Anna what's wrong? Anna slow down!" Elsa begged but her cries fell on deaf ears as Anna pulled Elsa towards the front doors of the building.
Throwing the doors open, Elsa saw what Anna was so excited about. "Snow. The first of the season." Elsa said, as Anna continued to pull her out into the white powder. Feeling Anna stop, Elsa stopped just in time to avoid running into Anna who had spun around, and thrown her arms around Elsa's neck, pressing their lips together yet again. The sudden force sent the pair toppling backwards into the freshly fallen snow, Anna landing unceremoniously on top of Elsa. But neither seemed to mind, or even notice for that matter. Breaking the kiss a few minutes later, Anna smiled a big toothy grin and beamed down at Elsa. 'She really does look like a snow goddess.' "You're beautiful Elsa. Has anyone ever told you that?"
"Yes, but it's never meant as much as it just did coming from you." It was Anna's turn to blush, her skin matching her hair color. "Though I have to ask you something." Anna looked quizzically at Elsa as the blonde finally sat up from the snow. "How did you know my secret dream was to be kissed during a snowfall?"
"Because it was my dream too. And you helped complete it."