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Heres chapter four!
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Early the next morning...
Another beautiful autumn day in Arendelle. The sun is shining upon the morning dew, giving the grounds of Arendelle a soft glow. But that wasn't the only thing glowing in the kingdom, there was something shining much brighter that morning, more like someone.
She was woken with a soft kiss to the nose.
"Mmmm, Kristoff..." she mumbles with a swat of her hand. He laughs from above her and goes for the nose again.
"You're such a heavy sleeper, did you know that?" He says in his sleepy voice. It sent shivers down Anna's spine.
"Mmm, what time is it?" She rubs her eyes with the back of her hand.
"Eight, maybe nine in the morning." Kristoff settles on his elbow beside Anna.
"Too early! More sleep!" she turns away from him and nuzzles into her pillow.
"Too early? We've been in this bed for nearly eighteen hours. And have been sleeping for about fourteen of them. I don't know how you can still be tired!?" He laughs from behind her. Her eyes pop open at the memory of what happened yesterday. After admitting that they loved each other, they made love for the very first time. She could vaguely remember her screams and the feeling of his lips all over her body. It made her feel ten degrees hotter beneath the comforters.
"Last night..." She lifts herself into an upright position to face him. He smiles up at her. Anna gulps at her beloved man's messy hair and sleepy eyes. Gosh, he's more attractive when he just wakes up!
"What about last night?" He reaches up and strokes her cheek with his thumb.
"I loved it." She whispers with a shy smile. Kristoff grins and turns onto his back with his hand behind his head.
"I did too." He replies as she places her hand on his well built chest. She had no idea ice harvesting could do this to a person. He sure had some muscle. She rests her chin over his heart.
"I love you Kristoff."
"I love you too, bed head and all." He mumbles and runs his hand up and down her back in steady strokes. She roles her eyes at the statement, but smiles anyway. They both close there eyes and enjoy the serene moment in each others arms.
The serenity of which was shattered when there came a knocking at the door.
"Princess, it's time for your fitting for the ball." it was Gerda.
"Oh? And when's the ball?" She asks with her head still resting upon Kristoff's chest.
"In two hours miss. Her highness the Queen insists you wake up for your fitting and eat something before the festivities begin." Says Gerda. Anna groans and lifts her head, eyes still closed.
"The fitting's now? Like right now?" She calls.
"Yes, right now."
"Alright, I'll be down in a minute. Let me just freshen up." She forces her eyes open and frowns at Kristoff.
"Yes ma'am" and with that, Gerda can be heard scurrying down the hall.
"Looks like I have to go. Are you sure you don't want to go to the ball? We could get a suit set up for you in no time, and you can stay by me all night. It's sure better than being forced to dance with random strangers from everywhere!" She sits upright on her knees and scowls while Kristoff sits up.
"You know royal balls aren't really my thing Anna. I'll just hang out with Sven in the stables." He smiles weakly. He knew Anna wanted him to join her at the party, but those things were just a bit too, social for him. Besides, he thought all that royal wear was itchy and too tight. Who can wear those flat tipped shoes all day? Was that supposed to be a normal thing?
"Alright, well why don't you go down to breakfast, and I'll see you in a bit. I'm sure Elsa is already down there." She kisses him on the cheek before sliding out of bed. She swiftly moves around the room grabbing pieces of clothing scattered across the floor. He can all but watch with eyes of affection. As soon as she has finished putting on her dress, she washes her face, brushes out her hair with great force, and rushes to the doors.
"I'll see you in a bit." She blows him a kiss and runs out the door leaving him to himself.
"Will you look at that? A perfect house made out of waffles!" Olaf jumps on his chair with excitement. He and Elsa were eating breakfast in the dining hall. It was waffles with strawberries.
"It looks wonderful Olaf! A true masterpiece!" Elsa exclaims as she sips from her teacup.
"Thank-up!" He smiles. Seconds later, Kristoff turns into the room.
"Kristoff! Look what I made!" Olaf points at his breakfast as Kristoff takes his seat beside him.
"Nice, I'm liking the smoke coming out of the house. Use your tea for that I'm guessing?" Kristoff smiles and reaches for a waffle.
"Uh huh. And look! The door actually turns, I was gonna use my arm for that, but then Elsa give me a toothpick! See?" Olaf picks up the plate and leans over Kristoff's place setting, sending flurries in every direction.
"That's cool, uh, you think you could scoot over a bit? You're getting snow in my tea." He points to the cloud, and then to the cup. Olaf quickly pulls back and hops off the chair.
"I'm gonna go show this to Sven!" He waddles toward the door carrying his masterpiece.
"Please don't let Sven eat it? It's bad for his stomach!" Kristoff calls after him.
"I know, I'll be careful!" He replies with a giggle. Both Kristoff and Elsa laugh as he waddles off down the hall.
"So Anna is in fitting I hope?" Elsa turns to face her friend. Kristoff nods and pokes a his breakfast. The atmosphere of the moment had suddenly gotten very awkward. Kristoff had rarely been left alone with Elsa. Considering that he was in a relationship with her sister, and he had no idea how Elsa felt about that.
"So where did you two run off to yesterday? You missed dinner and Sven was looking for you?! I found him wondering around the garden. I brought him back to his stables and gave him a few carrots." She smiles.
"Really? I guess we got a bit...distracted..." He drifts off. He had completely forgotten about Sven last night. Aww man, poor buddy, he must've been starving!
"Distracted? How...? Ahh, I see. Yes very distracted it seems." Her smug expression makes his cheeks hot enough to melt solid ice. Her expression turns into a laugh as she winks at him.
"Oh I'm sorry, I don't mean to tease. But you must really love her huh?" She cocks her head to the side and smiles at him thoughtfully.
"I do, very much." He whispers only loud enough for her to hear three seats over without making eye contact. Doing so would most likely drive him to insanity.
"Well, she loves you too. Probably much more than you do." She places down her napkin on the table. He nods and pushes his plate further into the table, suddenly, no longer hungry.
"Kristoff, I have another question to ask you. Please look at me?" She asks. Kristoff, in no position to disobey his Queen drags his eyes off the tablecloth to her face. There was slight humor etched in her expression. He goes to his pocket and pulls out the compass, fidgeting with the chain. Why was she looking at him like that? It made him feel like she was boring holes in his head. It's not a wonder he didn't like people, they act...wierd.
"It's about...marriage...to Anna." She asks. His eyes bug out of his head and he drops the compass on the ground in front of him making a loud thud and clatter. He stares at her like she had a snake on her head.
"I know it's sudden, but Anna will be nineteen soon and numerous available bachelors will be interested in her. Believe me, I have already gotten enough proposals since the opening of Arendelle to the public. It is unknown that Anna is in a relationship with you Kristoff, and if you love her, why not proclaim that love by asking her hand?" She said everything perfectly. It's like she had the whole speech planned out from the start! Did she have special training in that subject as a kid? Kristoff was at a loss for words. His expression had not changed, in fact, he looked even more terrified than he did ten seconds ago.
"I...uh...well...y-you think...I...she...wait...what?!" He scratches his head and creases his forehead like he's deep in thought making Elsa laugh.
"I'm recommending that you ask for Anna's hand in marriage Kristoff!"
Ohhhhh!
I bet y'all like where this is going! Poor Kristoff might just faint!
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