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"This looks just like normal hot chocolate mix," Jack said examining the tin of powdered cocoa. "Do we really need everything else?" He looked over the sugar, ground cinnamon and vanilla sitting next to tin.
"Just trust me. I know you're used to just putting a few spoonfuls of mix in some hot water but this will taste better," Her back was turned to him as she got out a sauce pan.
"Actually mom doesn't like to let me make hot chocolate, because sometimes I eat the chocolate powder,"
Elsa laughed but as she turned she gasped seeing Jack with a spoon of cocoa powder halfway to his mouth.
"Jack don't-"
He gagged as the powder hit his tongue. Dropping the spoon he pushed Elsa out of the way to get to the sink. He coughed over the sink turning on the tap and guzzling down mouthfuls of water. Elsa leaned against the counter laughing loudly.
"God, that was horrible,"
"It's pure cocoa, what did you expect?"
"For it to taste like hot chocolate mix,"
"News flash Frost, it's all the sugars they put in that makes it sweet and that's why we need all of that," She pointed to the other ingredients.
"Why are we even going through all this?"
"Good things come to those who wait,"
"But if this chocolate why is it so bitter,"
"Haven't you ever had dark chocolate?"
"Yeah, but it wasn't that bad,"
"Dark chocolate still has sugar and milk added, pure cocoa powder doesn't,"
"And we're going to make hot chocolate from it?"
"Mmh-mm," Elsa nodded.
"Okay Winters, tell me what I have to do,"
She handed him some measuring cups, "I'm assuming you know what these are?"
"I'm not that bad,"
"Alright, then measure out a cup of sugar and half a cup of cocoa,"
"So much?"
"We have to make enough for everyone,"
"How much is this going to make?"
"That's for half gallon of milk," As she said this she took out a carton of milk from the fridge. She poured it out into a sauce pan and placed that on the stove to warm.
Jack measured according to her instructions and placing it in another sauce pan. Elsa added in half a cup of hot water and stirred. She adjusted the flame under the pan, mixing continuously. Jack stood behind her looking on.
"How long again?"
"We just started," Elsa laughed.
"I'm not really convinced this is going to taste as good as my Swiss Miss,"
"It will,"
Jack wrapped his hands around her waist leaning against her from behind.
"What are you doing?"
"Waiting," He stated. He kissed her cheek and settled his chin into the curve of her neck. The corner of her lips twitched upwards and she placed her free hand over the ones encircling her waist.
"Are you sure you're not hurt from your fall?" Elsa asked.
"I'm fine. Come on, I've played football against 'Wreck-it-Ralph' and the 'Sully the Monster of Disney'. If I couldn't handle a little fall then I could never hope to survive against them.
Elsa laughing, "You have point,"
"But it's cute you're worried about me though,"
"Don't get full of yourself Frost." She elbowed him lightly, "I'm just worried our insurance won't cover any medical bills you have,"
"If that's what you want to tell yourself Princess," He placed another kiss on her cheek.
It wasn't long before the fragrance of chocolate started to waft around them. Jack inhaled deeply.
"Now that smells like hot chocolate,"
"Just wait until you taste it,"
"Is it almost finished?"
"Once it comes to boil we add the milk, vanilla and cinnamon. If we had some peppermints I would add those too. I know you like hot chocolate with mint,"
"It's fine. I'm okay with the vanilla and cinnamon,"
"You are?" Her brow arched upwards.
"Well vanilla is alright when it's with other stuff," He nudged her gently. She laughed, turning her face to look at him.
"Is this the same Jack Frost who said it pained him that my favourite flavour of ice cream is vanilla?"
He shrugged, "What can I say Winters? With you everything is better,"
She was glad he choose that moment to kiss her so he wouldn't see her flaming cheeks.
"The chocolate will burn," She said pulling back. His hand moved from her waist to her neck.
"Let it,"
"A good sous chef wouldn't let something burn," Jack paused for a second before stepping back frowning.
"Damn you Winters,"
She giggled and winked, "Add the milk please, slowly,"
Jack poured the milk into the chocolate mix while Elsa stirred. Once she was satisfied she added the vanilla and cinnamon. She pulled a ladle out and brought some of the hot chocolate to her lips, blowing on it for a few seconds before taking a sip. She hummed and offered it to Jack. Jack looked at it hesitantly. He inhaled and then took a small taste. His eyes opened in surprise.
"Whoa!"
"Like it?"
"Why have I have been wasting money buying you hot chocolates from coffee shops when you could make something this good?"
Elsa chuckled lightly, "I can't say for sure, but I assume it has something to do with the fact you like me,"
Jack made a noise that was somewhere in-between a growl and deep laugh, "Instead of sassing me, why don't you use your lips for something enjoyable?"
"Oh, but sassing you is rather enjoyable,"
"Come here," He pulled her flush against him kissing her lightly.
Elsa grinned into the kiss weaving her hands into his hair. "Although," She whispered when they separated for a moment, "This does come in a close second,"
"I seem to remember you saying that kissing me was one of your favourite activities."
Elsa leaned back, her eyebrow raised curiously, "When did I say that?"
"You didn't say that?"
"Unless I'm suffering from amnesia,"
"I must have been…" Jack cut himself short, a deep blush blooming on his cheeks. He looked away, his hands fidgeting with his hair.
"Must have been…what?" Elsa tilted her head.
"N-nothing,"
Understanding dawned on the blonde. A sinister smirk graced her lips, "You had a dream about it…didn't you,"
"No!" He snapped too quickly to be convincing. She laughing, clutching her sides. The red on Jack's cheeks deepened. "The drinks are done. We should carry them for the others."
Elsa struggled to contain her giggles, "Anything for the boy who dreams about me,"
"I didn't dream about you!"
"Yes he did!" Ellie's voice floated from the other room and Elsa's laughter doubled.
"Shut up Ellie! You don't even know what you're talking about,"
"If it's about you dreaming about Elsa then it's probably true since you always dream about her."
"I do not!"
"Do so,"
"Shut up!"
If Elsa wasn't laughing so hard he would have heard the laughter of the other girls (which was probably a good thing, seeing as half his blood supply was currently in his cheeks. He may not have survived if he blushed anymore).
"Women," he huffed crossing his arms. Elsa's laughter subsided enough for her to manage sentences.
"Let's get this hot chocolate served,"
"Please,"
She took out six large mugs, ladling the hot liquid into each. She handed Jack one. He took it without a word, still blushing. Elsa tried not to laugh at his expression, but a giggle still escape. She placed the remain mugs on a tray and took it into the living room. Mean Girls was showing. Anna and Ellie were sitting together on the three-seater, while Rapunzel and Merida were sitting on the loveseat with their feet up.
"About time," Anna said taking one, "I was starting to wonder whether you were making hot chocolate or not," Elsa aimed a kick at her shin.
"Ow, ow, ow! That hurt,"
"It was supposed to,"
Elsa gave the others their drinks and took up her own. Anna shifted over so Elsa could sit between her and Ellie. Jack walked into the room and Rapunzel and Merida raised their glasses to him. His blush, which had faded somewhat came back in full force.
"I should have escaped this estrogen mine field the first change I got," He mumbled.
"Why didn't you do like Hiccup and call for backup?" Merida asked.
"Because he's probably up in the mountains snowboarding right now,"
"That sounds fun," Anna looked at her sister, "Why didn't we do that?"
"Because she wanted to hang out with her boyfriend," Rapunzel said. A blush rivalling Jack's graced Elsa's cheeks.
Jack nudged his sister, "Ellie, could you go around?"
"I want to sit next to Elsa," She said wrapping her hands around the blonde girl's arm. The others in the room chuckled. Jack looked at Anna expectantly.
"You don't seriously think I'm going to give my birthright to you,"
"Birthright?"
"Being next to Elsa. I'm her little sister so I have legal rights to sit or stand next to her at any given time,"
"I'm not even going to bother arguing," Jack moved towards the recliner, the only other available seat. Anna coughed, "You're going to sit in dad's chair," Jack's foot paused in mid air and then hit the ground. He gulped and decided the ground was his best option, sitting next to the coffee table. The girls laughed at his actions.
"Just watch the movie," He said. And that's what did. Half an hour later Elsa finished her hot chocolate and stood to carry it to the sink. Anna held hers out, without a word. Elsa rolled her eyes but still took it. She also took Merida's and Jack's empty mugs sitting on the coffee table.
When Elsa came back she did something that surprised everyone. She passed her space between Anna and Ellie and instead sitting in front of Jack.
"Hey!" Anna and Ellie cried at the same time. Jack threw a triumphant grin in their direction. Rapunzel and Merida were snickering.
"You'd two better behave," Merida said with a amused tone.
"We'll keep it decent," Elsa said.
Jack wrapped a hand around her waist pulling her even closer, "I make no promises,"
Rapunzel and Merida cracked up at his words. Anna and Ellie were too peeved by the fact Elsa choose to sit with Jack over them to find the humour in the statement. Elsa chuckled lightly weaving their hands together. The group feel into a relative silence watching the movie. That was until Merida's cell rang.
"Hello…dad? Wait, slow down, I can't understand you…the boys did what?" Merida visablly paled. "I'm over by Elsa's what do you want to me to do…okay, okay, I'm coming,"
"What's going on?" Anna asked.
"The boys got loose and they are unleashing havoc on the village. I'm not even sure excatly, dad was yelling and there was background noise," Merida said.
"Who are the boys?" Jack asked.
"Her triplet little brothers," Elsa informed.
"Three? Whoa! That sounds…interesting,"
"It's a bloody nightmare. Rapunzel could we go? I've got to help them get the house back in order before mom comes home,"
"Sure," They stood, "Besides, I want to see what you're brothers did this time,"
"Take pictures," Anna said.
"Bye guys, it was fun. Good seeing you again Jack. Ellie take care of your brother," Rapunzel waved goodbye.
"Try and keep it PG without out our supervision." Merida teased.
Jack and Elsa unconsciously moved away from each other, "You know I almost miss when you were mad at me,"
"No you don't," Merida laughed. Elsa rolled her eyes but didn't deny the accusation.
"Ellie, maybe we should be heading home too," Jack looked at his watch, "It's getting late,"
"What! No, I don't want to go," She cried, "I'm having fun,"
"El, we don't want to over stay our welcome,"
"You can't do that. I enjoy your company and I know Elsa loves having you around," Anna said.
"Can't we stay a little longer?" Ellie asked.
"Yeah, you guys can talk, or make out or something."
The elder teens blushed avoiding each other's eye.
"Just a couple more minutes," Anna begged.
"Oh please, please, please," Ellie said.
"Please!" Anna said. Jack and Elsa sighed. They both knew they would never be able to say no to any request their little sister's had.
"Ok, fine." Elsa sighed.
"We'll stay a little longer."
"YEAH!" The girls cried at the same time. "Ellie, come on I know what we can do," Anna took the younger girl's hand and pulled her
"Remind me who's the nine year old out of those two," Elsa said. Jack laughed.
"I thought I knew, but right now I'm not sure either,"
Elsa got up from the floor moving to the sofa the little sister's had just vacated. She patted her space next to her and Jack moved to occupy it. She leaned against him, putting her legs up.
"You know I recall someone saying they're reward their sous chef,"
Elsa smiled, looking up into his eyes, "I did say that didn't i?"
"So where's my reward,"
"Hold on," She stood and disappeared for a moment. When she appeared again she tossed a chocolate bar at him. He caught it awkwardly, frowning.
"You're joking right,"
"You like chocolate,"
"Yeah, but not the reward wasn't what I was expecting."
"Oh?" She sat, placing her hands on his chest, "Let me guess, you were expecting something along these lines," She placed a light kiss to his lips.
"Something like that," His arms encircled her waist, pulling her closer. The kiss was slow and sweet, neither in a hurry for it to become anything more. In fact it didn't last very long. Instead they opted to sit together in silence, enjoying the other's warmth and presence. It was this simple comfort that lured them both to sleep.
The next thing Elsa knew was when her eyes opened to spot her father frowning down at her.
"Hey dad," She mumbled not realising her comfy pillow wasn't a pillow.
"Have a good day?" He asked.
"Yeah, it was good," When she heard giggling she looked towards the doorway. Anna and Ellie stood there, covering their mouths…wait…Ellie. Elsa's head snapped around to the sleeping figure of Jack's whose chest she was currently laying on. She jumped up, her movement waking Jack.
"Wh…" He blinked bleary.
"Son, why are you sleeping on my couch?"
"What?" Jack fell of the sofa. Anna and Ellie cracked up. Jack leapt to his feet.
"I'm so sorry sir. I didn't mean to sleep with your daughter…oh god that came out wrong. We're just…I mean we won't doing anything just now. Not that I'm saying we've done anything at anytime, because we haven't and won't…and…I'm going ask your permission to leave so I can go jump off bridge."
Elsa face-palmed herself. Anna fell over laughing.
"I don't think I can give you permission to leave," Their father said.
"You can't…" Jack paled.
"I believe it's time we have that talk," That stopped Anna's laughter. She and Elsa shared a look.
"You want to talk…now," The boy gulped.
"Yes, so I hope you don't mind delaying your bridge jumping activates." He took Jack by the shoulder and steered him off the room. The teen threw Elsa a panicked look. She could only look on helpless as they disappeared into her father's study.
In case you're wondering, yes I have tried hot chocolate mix and yes it does taste good. And I have also have raw cocoa powder and I had something akin to Jack's reaction. I prefer Swiss Miss mix. Also you can really use the recipe Elsa uses to make hot chocolate.
P.S. I am aware you'd forgotten all about the hot chocolate due to the last couple of lines.
Nardragon~ until the next page.
