Rating: K+

Setting: AU

Warnings: None

Notes: So I feel bad because these last two days were definitely rushed. Despite that, I still really enjoyed participating in Elsanna Week for the first time. It was a challenge, but one I thoroughly enjoyed. Thanks for all those who faved and reviewed. Here's your final entry. :)

Day Seven: New Year's Kiss

Her phone read 11:50pm as Elsa flew around a corner, running like she was in a marathon in order to make it on time.

She had ten minutes to get to Times Square, and that didn't even include the intense game of Where's Waldo she'd have to play, as well as the thousands of people she'd have to shuffle and push through.

But, damn it was she going to try.

There was no way in hell she was going to pass up an opportunity like this.

Her grip tightened on the crumbled piece of paper in her right hand as she pushed herself harder, surely looking like a maniac with how fast she was running.

She didn't even need to read what was on the paper anymore, she had read it so much already. Ever since it had been slipped to her earlier this morning, the message had been engraved in her mind.

I'll be in Times Square tonight. Find me on the corner of W 46th and 7th. I'll be saving a kiss for you. ;)

Heat rose in Elsa's cheeks that wasn't from the cold as she thought back to how said message came to be in her possession.

The bell above the door jingled and Elsa looked up upon instinct. When she saw who had walked in, she couldn't keep the smile from splitting her face.

It was her again.

The redhead had first come into her store a week ago and since then had come every morning at eleven sharp.

Just to see her, Elsa was told.

Thank the gods she actually had to work every day this week.

"Hey you," the redhead crooned upon reaching the counter of the deli Elsa worked at.

"Hey yourself," Elsa quipped back.

"So, New Year's Eve already, huh?"

Elsa had just nodded in response.

"Got any plans?" the redhead questioned, leaning forward and close to Elsa, smiling seductively.

"W-Work," Elsa mumbled.

"You get off before midnight?"

"D-Depends."

"Well, let's hope you do," the girl said, swiping a leftover receipt off the counter and turning it over to its blank side. Producing a pen, she began to write. "You gotta give me the proper send off before I leave tomorrow."

"Proper sendoff?" Elsa repeated back questioningly.

"A New Year's kiss, silly," the girl replied with a laugh. "You know, the corny little ritual?"

Elsa immediately blushed, causing the girl before her to laugh even harder.

"O-oh."

"But anyway," the girl said. "Here's hoping you get off in time." Grin softening somewhat, she told Elsa, "I really hope you can make it."

"Me too," Elsa told her.

Smiling, the girl pulled out her wallet. "Now, I'll have my usual, please."

Elsa went through the ritual they had picked up within the last week of ringing the girl up for a grilled ham and turkey sandwich, no pickles, with sauce on the side. When her order was ready, Elsa personally handed her the bag.

"See you later, Elsa," she said with a wink, immediately walking away.

Elsa waited for the bell to jingle on her way out before she whispered, "Bye…Anna."

That had been twelve hours ago. Now, Elsa was in a race against time to see the girl of her dreams one last time.

It was just her luck she would fall for a girl who was just vacationing in New York City, and not a local.

Elsa just had the best luck like that…

Turning down 7th Ave, Elsa had to stop and catch her breath. By now the street and sidewalk was overflowing with people, both pushing for a better spot or standing still and holding their ground, completely happy with their view.

As Elsa was shoved aside once again, she huffed. This is why she avoided Times Square on New Year's like the plague. It was way too crowded for her liking.

But for Anna, she was making an exception.

Her phone had just turned 11:59 when the street sign for W 46th St came into view. Signing in relief, Elsa immediately began looking around.

Thank the gods Anna had that beautiful red hair.

Of course, with over a million people present tonight and everyone being bundled up, it wasn't working very well in her favor.

"30…! 29…! 28…!"

Elsa's heart leapt to her throat; she only had thirty seconds.

She pushed two people aside, stopping after to crane her head every which way and standing on her tip toes to look over others.

"19…! 18…! 17…!"

She could hear her heart thrumming her ears as she doubled back, giving everyone who looked even remotely similar to her redhead a double-look.

"10…! 9…! 8..!"

Bingo.

Elsa heaved a sigh as she spotted two twin, red pigtails out of the corner of her eye.

"7…! 6…! 5…!"

Pushing through the crowd in one final surge, Elsa closed in.

"4…! 3…! 2…!"

Elsa tapped her shoulder and the girl spun around, her eyes lighting up in a mixture of surprise, elation, and relief.

"1!"

She crashed their lips together as the ball finally dropped and fireworks went off above their heads; other couples following their lead and kissing that special someone with them.

Pulling back, Elsa grinned at the girl before her.

"You… You made it," Anna whispered, stunned speechless for the first time this week.

"I made it," Elsa affirmed.

Breaking out into a huge grin, Anna pulled them back together in another searing kiss, this one longer and much more passionate.

Tongues intertwining, Elsa heard Anna moan into the kiss and the blonde smiled.

When they pulled back once more, Elsa cupped Anna's face in her hands, giving her the most loving gaze she could muster.

"Do you really have to leave tomorrow?" she asked.

Quirking a smile, Anna stood on her tip toes to kiss Elsa's nose.

"I'll see what I can do."

And with one final kiss, Elsa knew the deal was sealed.

This would be one happy New Year indeed.