Chapter 6 - Symphonies And Smoothies

It was the end of a long day at school for Rapunzel. A test early that morning, one of her friends being upset in the afternoon, it had been a stressful one. But now, in a quiet room near the back of her school, she was sat behind a keyboard, relaxing as her fingers pressed keys, making soft tunes to soothe her nerves.

She had always loved music, ever since she was a little girl. Anna had always thought Rapunzel was some angel when it came to music, always playing the most beautiful pieces. As she had gotten older, Rapunzel had gotten into writing her own songs, but she knew that playing music was her stronger point.

As she played her keyboard, she noticed a familiar face walk into the room, carrying a large case in her arms. It was Elsa, shy, but cheerful as ever.

Rapunzel smiled. "Hey, Elsa. What have you got there?" She asked her.

Elsa looked at Rapunzel, surprised. "Oh, Rapunzel. I wasn't expecting to see you here."

"I could say the same thing to you," Rapunzel replied. "What's a dork like you doing in music club?"

Elsa blushed. "I just started today."

Rapunzel giggled. "Well, welcome to the club, my beautiful blondie."

"Is there anyone else coming?" Elsa inquired. "I mean, I thought there would be a lot more people than just us two."

"Not really. Most people have a lot of finals these days, so hardly anyone has time for clubs."

"Oh I see," Elsa accepted. "All of my tests are done. I actually did them early." She rolled her eyes. "The benefits of being super smart."

"Good for you, I still have one more to go," Rapunzel replied, stretching her arms. "God, I wish they would be over soon."

Elsa then opened the case she had in her hands, taking out a small, varnished violin. "This was what I was hoping to play."

"Woah, snazzy!" Rapunzel remarked. "I never knew you could play that."

Elsa blushed. "I've always loved to play it. It belonged to my grandmother. She taught me so much."

"It's very beautiful," Rapunzel admitted. "Almost as beautiful as the girl holding it."

Elsa blushed more. "Oh, Punzie stop it. It's just an old little thing I keep around… Would you like to hear something on it?"

Rapunzel chuckled. "Sure!"

Elsa took out her bow, drawing it across the strings and playing a soft E minor. She then began to play a song, singing along as she did so:
"In sleep he sang to me,
In dreams he came
That voice which calls to me
And speaks my name
And do I dream again?
For now I find
The Phantom of the Opera is there
Inside my miiiind."

Rapunzel began to play along on the piano, smiling. She picked up the song where Elsa left off:
"Sing once again with me
Our strange duet
My power over you
Grows stronger yet
And though you turn from me
To glance behind
The Phantom of the Opera is there
Inside your miiiind."

Elsa blushed at Rapunzel joining in, surprised she had recognised the song. "You're a musical fan too?"

Rapunzel smiled. "Phantom's my favorite. I've always loved musicals like that, the sensation, the performance… guess it really kinda got me into doing my stripper thing, huh?"

"Mine's Wicked," Elsa stated. "Only because the main actress is so attractive. God… she's so hot…" she looked at Rapunzel. "Not as hot as Daisy Ridley though."

Rapunzel playfully narrowed her eyes.

Elsa smirked. "And certainly not as attractive as you and Anna."

Rapunzel giggled. "Well you're not wrong there, but in terms of the songs, I just like the ones in Phantom more. Nothing against Defying Gravity."

"Fair enough," Elsa accepted. "So... do you know any Disney?"

A wicked smile wormed its way onto Rapunzel's face, and she began to play a melody that was equal parts whimsical and frightening.
"Boys and girls of every age
Wouldn't you like to see something strange?
Come with us and you will see:
This, our town of Halloween
This is Halloween! This is Halloween!
Pumpkins scream in the dead of night!
This is Halloween! Everybody make a scene!
Trick or treat-all the neighbors gonna die of fright!
It's our town! Everybody scream!
In this town of Halloween."

Elsa giggled. "You're a Tim Burton nerd, aren't you."

"Loud and proud," Rapunzel replied. "Even if Burton didn't do Nightmare Before Christmas, he still had a hand in it."

Elsa nodded. "He didn't own the restaurant, but it was dripping with that Burton special sauce, you know?"

"Special sauce?" Rapunzel then laughed. "Gosh, Anna was right, you are cringey."

Elsa frowned. "Get your mind out of the gutter. Just because you're a stripper doesn't mean you have to be so damn dirty all the time."

Rapunzel kissed Elsa's chin. "You like my dirty side, though."

Elsa sighed. "Unfortunately, yes, yes I do." She held Rapunzel's hand. "In fact, I say it's your best side."

Rapunzel then pulled Elsa close, kissing her passionately, wrapping her arms around the violinists neck.

Elsa kissed back, cupping Rapunzel's cheeks before pulling away. "I didn't think that was part of the curriculum for this club."

Rapunzel booped Elsa's nose. "Oh, it is." She then tapped her hands on the keyboard again. "Wanna go for a duet?"

"I'm not sure," the older girl admitted, tucking her braid behind her ear. " I've never done one before."

Rapunzel smirked. "Well, Elsie, there's a first time for everything."

Rapunzel started playing a moderately upbeat song, and Elsa played along with her. Rapunzel began to sing:
"What's this feeling that's burning inside me
This fire inside my heart?
Haven't felt it before, and I'm pretty confused:
When and why did it start?"

Elsa picked up the song, smiling:
"It might've been this morning
When I saw you passing by
And I wanted to say 'You look beautiful'
But I was too scared to try!"

Rapunzel and Elsa then sang together.
"Baby, there's a connection between us.
We don't realise it today
But there's something special
So honey, let me just say."

Rapunzel finished on her own. "I really love youuuuu."

Elsa smiled. "'Fire In My Heart', by Razor's Edge," she said. "One of my favorite songs of theirs."

"I didn't know you were into rock," Rapunzel smirked.

"I have a very eclectic taste," Elsa explained. "I like a bit of rock, I like a bit of pop…"

Rapunzel grinned and kissed her lips. "I really love you, Elsa. Thanks for keeping me company and… for sharing your beautiful singing with me."

Elsa blushed. "You like my singing?"

Rapunzel nodded. "Oh yeah, It's like the sound of an angel."

"Why… thank you," Elsa said gratefully. She then put her violin back in it's case. "I've gotta run. Anna's taking me out for dinner."

"Well… I'd hate to keep her waiting," Rapunzel bid her farewell with a wink.

"I'll see you later then," Elsa said her goodbyes, walking out of the room.

xXx

Sometime later, Elsa and Anna were walking down the sidewalk of a busy street in town, both girls wearing very casual clothing.

"So, you and Punzie were off playing songs together, huh?" Anna wondered as she typed on her phone.

Elsa nodded. "Yes, it was a surprise to me that she was in the music club."

"I didn't think she did any clubs," Anna remarked. "Well… aside from the obvious."

Elsa rolled her eyes. She then saw their destination up ahead, a small building that looked like a 50s diner. "Is that the place?"

Anna nodded. "The Honeycomb Cafe. Best ice cream and milkshakes in the whole state."

"Ice cream, really?"

"What, your folks own an ice cream business don't they?"

"Yes, but… oh never mind."

Anna and Elsa walked into the building together, Anna taking a look around. The place was straight out of a movie from the 80s. A jukebox in the corner, glitter in the floor. It was very retro and very in Anna's taste.

"Wow!" Elsa exclaimed. "It's certainly a sight to behold."

"It sure is." Anna grabbed Elsa by the hand. "Now come on! Enough gawking, I wanna eat."

Elsa giggled as Anna pulled her across the restaurant and into a nearby sitting booth, with a nice open window next to them.

Anna moved over to the side, resting her arm on the windowsill, smiling at Elsa. "This place is pretty sweet isn't it."

"It sure is," Elsa agreed, getting herself comfortable.

Before they could talk any longer, the waitress arrived to take their order. She was a young woman, about Elsa's age, with short black hair. She was wearing a blue shirt and a white skirt, with her name "Cass" written on a tag pinned to her chest.

"Welcome to the Honeycomb Café," she stated. "May I talk your order?"

"Sure!" Anna then looked at her menu. "I'll have an apple pie and a big slice of ham, and a strawberry milkshake with cream and one of those little cherries on the top."

"Sounds alright," the waitress accepted, writing down the order on her notepad. "And what will you have, miss?" she then asked Elsa.

"Oh ummm…" Elsa glanced at her menu. "I'll have a salad maybe?"

Anna narrowed her eyes. Elsa needed another cheat day on her diet, and this was the perfect day.

Elsa sighed. "Okay, scratch that. I'll have a double hamburger with extra mayo, side order of fries and a really big scoop of ice cream."

"Coming right up!" the waitress replied with a smile.

As the waitress walked away, Elsa looked at Anna. "You are going to be the death of me."

"No, you just need to live a little, Elsa," Anna stated.

Elsa sighed. "I know but… I don't want people to judge me if I put on weight. I mean, I take my body very seriously."

"Elsa, the only people who ever get a good look at your body are Punzie and me, and to be fairly honest, we couldn't care less if you put on weight. We love you for who you are inside. You just looking stunning is just… a nice little bonus."

Elsa smiled and held Anna's hand. "I suppose you are right." She then heard the song she and Rapunzel were singing together over the radio in the diner. "Huh, I was playing that song with Punzie before."

Anna giggled. "It's a small world, Elsa."

Elsa smiled. "Yes, I suppose it is."

xXx

Author's note: Well look who just made a cameo here. It's Punzie's canon GF! And yes, Elsa is technically having a crush on herself here :3

See you next time!