Here is the official Chapter 1, though this story will not be a slow burn, the beginning will move more slowly than the rest, as I want to establish some things for the future. Hope you all enjoy.

Alex's POV

Alex untangled his limbs from Anna's and stood up. Mirroring his actions from earlier he reached down and offered her a hand to help her up. As she stood and dusted herself off, Alex looked up and noticed two guys rushing to the door way.

The first of the two to make it to the hallway was a tall guy that Alex figured to be about his own age. He had medium length, shaggy, sandy-blonde hair and caramel brown eyes. Following him in a more leisurely manner was a shorter man. The second man had short shaggy brown hair and hazel eyes. He wore a well groomed goatee and dressed casually in jeans and a t-shirt.

The first guy immediately rushed to Anna and started looking her over, seemingly checking for injuries, as the second leaned against the door jamb surveying the scene. He spoke in a nervous and rushed manner, "Anna! Are you okay?"

Anna smiled and hugged the man in appreciation, "I am fine Kristoff, I just accidently ran into…" Anna looked questionably at Alex, he quickly realized she did not know his name, he supplied it, "The name is Alex."

She gave him a smile and turned back to Kristoff, "Right! So I ran into Alex here for the second time today. You know me Kris, just have to watch where I am going."

Kristoff shook his head but smiled regardless, "That's an understatement Anna," he then turned to Alex and offered his hand, "I'm Kristoff. It's nice to meet you. I'm assuming you are the same Alex that is moving in with us today."

Alex appreciated Kristoff's casual nature, Alex shook Kristoff's hand as he chuckled, "Yeah that's me. Nice to meet you man."

Kristoff turned and gestured at the other guy who had come out of the apartment. "That is one of our other roommates, who you originally contacted, Eugene."

Alex looked over to Eugene and put out his hand, Eugene shook it and stated, "I actually go by Flynn, its nice to finally meet you man."

Alex smiled, his worries of living with total strangers quickly eroding as time went on. Flynn continued to speak, "Well as much as standing in the hall all day seems thrilling, why don't we head inside. I'm sure that Alex is tired after his trip here."

Alex laughed at this, "You can only imagine. Right now a hot shower and a comfortable bed are calling my name."

Flynn laughed also and turned inside the apartment, "Well then my new friend follow me and I will give you a quick tour of our humble abode, and then you can shower and sleep away your exhaustion."

Alex followed him and saw that Kristoff and Anna were having an intense conversation and were oblivious to the world around them. Alex turned back to the open door and walked forward. Flynn was waiting for him inside. As he walked in the door, Alex saw a well furnished apartment.

The door led directly into a combination living room dinning room. The living room was on the left of the door and had two large couches and some bean bags to sit on. On one wall an enormous television was mounted, below it several videogame consoles were connected to it. The wall surrounding the television and consoles was covered by large bookshelves that held what must be hundreds of movies and videogames. The remaining walls were plastered with movie posters. To the right was the dining room that had a large table with eight assorted chairs surrounding it. Straight across from the door and was a hallway that Alex assumed led to the bedrooms. Connected by an archway to the dining room was a large kitchen.

Flynn gestured widely with his arms, "Welcome to your new home Alex! As you can see this is the living room, dining room and kitchen. We often have the girls from next door, Anna, her sister Elsa, and their best friend, my girlfriend Rapunzel over to eat dinner, watch movies, play games and what not. Follow me this way and I'll show you to your room."

Flynn gestured to the hall way off the living area and began to walk towards it. Alex followed him. Flynn motioned to the first door on their left, directly across from the kitchen, "This is the first bathroom in the apartment, it's the one that Kristoff and Sven, who you have yet to meet, share."

The tour continued as Flynn pointed out the door down the hall on the left as Kristoff's, the first door on the right, directly across from Kristoff's as Sven's, the door further down the hall on the right as his own, the door directly across from it as Alex's and finally the door at the end of the hall as the second bathroom.

As the informal tour concluded Flynn spoke, "That's the place, not much, but its ours. Why don't you get some rest? Tonight we are having our traditional back to school dinner as an apartment and tomorrow night is the traditional back to school dinner with the girls, so you will want to be well rested for both of those."

Alex smiled and nodded, "Thanks man. Looking forward to getting to know you all. Just wake me up before dinner, and don't be afraid to be loud, I could sleep through the end of the world."

Flynn laughed at this, "That's perfect, means Kristoff and Sven's snoring wont keep you up at night. We moved the furniture you sent ahead into your room already and put some clean sheets on the bed, hope you don't mind. I'll see you at dinner. I'm going to see if Rapunzel is here yet, and at the same time try to pry Kristoff off Anna long enough to go to the store."

Alex couldn't help but laugh, he was feeling increasingly more comfortable here already and couldn't help but feel that coming to New York was a good decision. "Sounds good Flynn, I appreciate all the help"

Flynn just smiled and nodded and walked out of the apartment. Alex opened the door to his room. As he entered he saw that it had indeed been set up. When he had sent the furniture ahead of him, as he didn't want to drive it all, he had not expected his new roommates to set it all up for him. These really seemed like great guys.

The room was simple which suited Alex well. Straight across from the door was a large window, under the window, pushed into the corner on the left of the room, perpendicular to the door was his bed, he was thankful that he only went with the queen as the king would barely have fit. On the side of the bed not pushed against the wall was a nightstand with a lamp. Across from the bed sat his dresser, Alex figured that would be a good place for his television and PlayStation once he brought them up from the car. On the wall directly to his right was his desk and a small bookshelf.

Alex was looking forward to getting all of his stuff set up and put away, but first he was in dire need of a shower. He set down his bags, quickly disrobed and fished a towel, some clean boxers, and his toiletries out of his bag. He made his way to the bathroom and took a long, hot shower to relax his muscles. When the water began to turn cold he stepped out, drying himself off and throwing on his clean underwear. He made a beeline for his bed and fell asleep before he was under the sheets.

Elsa's POV

Elsa quickly put away the few things she had brought up from her car. She then moved on to the kitchen to begin to make a list of what they would need from the store. If she knew the boys, which after this much time she certainly should, they would be going to the store this afternoon. She was hoping to send them with a list and some cash as she sometimes did, as she didn't want to spend anymore time in the car today. In fact, what she really wanted to do was go for a run.

Just as she began to contemplate this the front door to their apartment, which mirrored the layout of the boys', opened. Her sister and Kristoff walked in, and shut the door behind them. Elsa smiled at them and couldn't resist the opportunity to tease her sister, "So Anna run into anyone else since I last saw you?"

Anna immediately blushed and attempted to respond while Kristoff laughed and hugged her. Elsa groaned at her response, "Anna I was joking, I wasn't expecting you to run into someone else in the span of ten minutes. At least you didn't run into our new neighbor again."

Anna looked anywhere but at her sister and finally spoke, "I swear it was an accident Elsa!"

Elsa laughed this time, "I'm sure it was dear sister, though it is hard to believe that you could run into our new neighbor twice in less than ten minutes. At least he does have an accurate depiction of how you are on a regular basis."

"Hey! I resent that!" Anna was about to continue yelling but Kristoff interrupted her. He knew no matter how loving they could be, even the playful arguments between these sisters could go on forever. Elsa was too good at egging Anna on and Anna was to good at falling for it.

He chuckled as he spoke, "Anna wasn't there a reason why we came over here in the first place?"

She slapped her forehead and laughed, "Of course! Elsa! Kristoff and I are dating now!"

Elsa smiled, genuinely happy for her sister and her good friend. Anna launched herself at Elsa and hugged her sister. Next thing Elsa knew Anna was halfway down the hall with her backpack claiming she wanted to unpack and calling for Kristoff to follow her.

Elsa cut him off to offer him a hug, as he let go she looked right at him and warned, "Kris you know I love you and you are one of my best friends, but if you hurt her I will kill you."

Kristoff turned serious and nodded, "Elsa you know I would never hurt your sister, she means the world to me."

Elsa smiled, "Oh I know that but I have to say such things as a big sister."

Kristoff laughed and nodded. Elsa called after him as he began to walk down the hall, "I'm assuming Eugene is showing your new roommate around, after that he is likely to come here and try to convince you to go shopping. When he does will you take the list I'm working on and pick some stuff up for us?"

As she finished talking there was a knock on the door and Eugene poked his head in, "Yoohoo anyone home?"

Elsa called back to him, "In the kitchen Eugene!"

Kristoff shook his head and grabbed the list from Elsa scanning it over, "You know Elsa, you are too smart for your own good sometimes. At this Elsa could only smile. By now Eugene had found his way into the kitchen and was smiling at the two.

"Elsa it's great to see you again, but how many times do I have to ask you to call my Flynn?" Eugene was quite exasperated, Elsa was the last of the friend group who had yet to acquiesce in calling Eugene by his preferred nickname, if she was being honest she only did it because she liked to see him get worked up over it.

She smiled and stuck her tongue out at Eugene, "Well Eugene," she said stressing his name, "I am sure one of these days I will get it right."

Eugene cold only roll his eyes at this and turned his attention to Kristoff, "I came to see if Rapunzel was here yet but can see that she is not. That being said, you want to head to the store and pick up some food for the week?"

Kristoff gave Elsa a look that made her laugh and made Eugene confused, "I'll explain in the car Flynn, let me go see if Anna wants to come and then we can leave. Elsa has a list for us to get for them."

In short order, Kristoff, Eugene, and Anna were on their way to the store leaving Elsa to herself and her thoughts. Her thoughts quickly drifted to a certain new neighbor of hers. Elsa had vehemently vowed that she was done dating until after graduation. If she was being truthful to herself, it was largely in part due to how hurt she was after Craig. Not only had her boyfriend cheated on her, he had done it with one of her best friends.

It had only been three months since Elsa had walked in on Craig and Ariel. Though she put on a happy face, and mostly it was a true one, she still struggled with what had happened. She had replayed the last few months over and over in her head and could not figure out what she had done that made him want to cheat. She could not figure out what she had done wrong.

All of these thoughts had come to a culmination near the end of July. She had just gotten off a long day of her internship at her father's company. She had driven home and collapsed in bed. All of it came crashing on her suddenly. Her loud sobs could be heard throughout the house, drawing Anna to her immediately. Anna came to her and held her as Elsa let it all out.

In a surprising show of maturity and wisdom, Anna helped Elsa see that none of it was in fact her fault. She had done nothing wrong and all fault lied with Craig and Ariel. After many hours of talking that night Elsa finally felt like she was starting to get past what had happened.

Her thoughts were brought back to the present as the front door to her apartment opened and a young woman with long golden, blonde hair entered. The girl was wearing bright purple jeans, with green sneakers, a light grey tank top, and a black track jacket. Her hair was in a long braid that fell below her waist. When the newcomer looked up and saw Elsa smiling at here, she dropped her bags and squealed, bounding towards Elsa.

Elsa laughed as the young girl's arms wrapped around Elsa's shoulders, "It's good to see you too Rapunzel."

"Elsa! I missed you this summer. How is it that my dad saw you every day at work and yet I hardly saw you once?" Rapunzel had a teasingly accusing tone, as she smiled at Elsa.

Elsa walked with Rapunzel towards their front door to shut it and help the younger girl grab her bags, helping her bring them to her room. Once they set them down the ended up sitting on her bed to catch up a bit. She thought back to her summer as an intern at her father's company. It was true that she had seen Rapunzel's father nearly every day. Gerald Shriver, one of Elsa's father's oldest friends, was Vice President of Technology at Winters Incorporated. Elsa was Gerald's intern over the last summer in order to give her an in depth look at the technology holdings and side of the business.

Elsa giggled at Rapunzel's antics, "Sorry Punzie, I missed you too, you know your dad kept me busy."

Rapunzel smiled at this, "I can only imagine. I am going to assume that because I have not been tackled by a hug yet that your sister is not here currently?"

Elsa couldn't help but laugh at the accuracy of Rapunzel's statement, "No, she is not here. She went with Kristoff and Eugene to the store to get groceries for the apartments."

Rapunzel's eyes lit up at the mention of Eugene and again at the mention of food. Else still couldn't figure out after all these years how Rapunzel kept her slim figure with all that she ate. "I can't wait for dinner tomorrow night! Flynn has been saying all summer that it will be the best yet. Say, have you by chance met their new roommate? All Flynn told me was his name is Alex and he is coming from Oregon. I really hope he is better than their last roommate…"

Rapunzel trailed off as her thoughts drifted to the aforementioned roommate, Elsa's thoughts however, were stuck on the new roommate yet again.

Dammit Elsa, stop thinking about him so much. Regardless if you are over Craig or not, now is not the time to be lusting over your new neighbor. It is only lust right..?

Rapunzel got very close to Elsa's face and began waving her hand in front of it, "Earth to Elsa, anyone home?"

Elsa's attention snapped to the green eyed girl in front of her.

I forgot how green Rapunzel's eyes were, they are almost as green as Al…Elsa stop it!

Elsa was able to stop herself this time and focused on Rapunzel again, "Yeah sorry, just lost in thought for a minute, what did you ask?"

Rapunzel looked at her quizzically, "I was asking if you met the boys' new roommate yet. If I was a betting girl, I would bet that you were just lost in thought about some boy, but we both know you wouldn't be thinking of a boy and keeping it from your best friend."

Elsa could only roll her eyes at this point, "Yes I have met the new roommate and Rapunzel if there was any boy in my life you would be the first to know."

Elsa did her best to deflect the question and hope Rapunzel would leave it be, but she knew Rapunzel better than that. It took seconds before Rapunzel nearly pounced on her, "Oh my god! There is someone! Who is it? Where did you meet? When did you meet? How did you meet?"

Elsa put her hand over Rapunzel's mouth as she knew if she didn't the questions would never end, and tried to quell this storm before it began, "Punzie there is no boy. You know I don't want to be with anyone right now. I met someone new today; he was kind of cute but that's it."

Rapunzel's eyes widened at this as she hadn't expected Elsa to admit that much. When she had met Craig and started talking to him it took Anna and Rapunzel weeks to drag it out of her. "So who is he? You haven't been much of anywhere today. You and Anna left home early, came straight here, and now Anna is grocery shopping. The only people you have seen are the boys and their new…"

Rapunzel once again trailed off, slowly it all clicked, "Oh my god Elsa! You have the hots for the new neighbor! This couldn't be any better! First I'm dating Flynn, Anna just text me a bit ago about her and Kristoff, and now you and the other roommate! We can go on triple dates, we can go somewhere fun for spring break, we can…"

The rest of her sentence was muffled as Elsa put her hand over Rapunzel's mouth, she new if she hadn't interrupted her Rapunzel would next be planning a triple wedding. "Punzie, stop. I only just met him today. Yes, he is kind of cute," Elsa was hoping Rapunzel wouldn't notice she was trying to play down what she thought, "but I don't know him at all, he doesn't know me, I am still getting past what happened with Craig, and who knows he probably has a girlfriend, and even if he didn't..."

This time it was Rapunzel's turn to cover Elsa's mouth, "Elsa you always down play situations. I guarantee that if he is single he's interested. Any guy would be interested in someone as beautiful as you, and once he gets to know you he will see just how great you are."

Elsa blushed at Rapunzel's words, "Rapunzel I appreciate what you're saying, and I think I needed to hear that, but again it doesn't much matter as I am sure someone like him is in a relationship."

Rapunzel rolled her eyes at this, "Elsa you always are so negative and pessimistic when it comes to your own love life, just promise me that on the chance he does not have a girlfriend you will at least give it, if there is an it, a chance. You owe it to yourself."

Rapunzel looked expectantly at Elsa, and unsure as to whether or no she actually would, Elsa nodded in agreement, just to get Rapunzel to give it up for now. Elsa rose from Rapunzel's bed and began to walk out of the room, when she reached the door she turned to her friend, "I'm going to go for a run, I'll be back in time for dinner."

Rapunzel smiled, "Sounds good Elsa, don't think that this conversation is over thought!"

Elsa laughed at her friend, "I wouldn't expect anything less from you Punzie."

Elsa made her way down the hall to the last door on the left and entered her room. Her room had a simple set up. She had a large king size bed, though it took up most of the space in her room she loved having a large bed. The bed was under the window directly across from the door. On each side of the bed was a nightstand. At the end of the bed was her dresser. On the wall directly to the left of her room was her desk and large bookshelf. To her right was another door that led to small walk in closet. Elsa made her way to the closet, quickly changed into some running clothes she had left here last spring, threw on a pair of old running shoes and headed out the door.

The apartment building, she lived at, was near the edge of town and had a trail behind it that lead to the local bluffs. Elsa often ran the trail and around the bluffs to clear her head. In short time she arrived at her favorite bluff, it was one not many people visited and one that overlooked most of the whole town.

Elsa sat at the edge of the bluff, pulling her knees up to chest resting her chin on them. She was lost in her thought for what seemed like forever. She felt as if she truly was over Craig. She knew that at least physically she was attracted to Alex.

Hell anyone that could see him would be, you can't blame a girl for appreciating a man like that.

Elsa couldn't help but laugh at herself, she had never been on to fawn over boys and often teased Anna and Rapunzel for doing just that. Even with all that she knew about the situation, there were too many unknowns for her liking. She didn't know if she was ready to date, she didn't know if it would be the best decision or not, hell most importantly she did not even know if Alex was single.

Elsa shook her head at these thoughts, thinking how ridiculous she must be for thinking this way about a guy she only met hours before. Thinking of the time made Elsa look at her watch, it was nearing five o'clock. If Anna and the boys weren't already back, they soon would be. She really needed to head back because she knew that Rapunzel and Anna couldn't organize a pantry or fridge to save their lives.

Elsa stood and began to make her way back to the apartment, she would be lying if she said a certain new neighbor didn't occupy her thoughts all the way back.

Alex's POV

Alex rolled over as he heard some noise outside his room. If he hadn't known better, he would have thought a heard of elephants were going through his apartment. He looked at this phone and noticed it was shortly after five o'clock. He had been asleep for a few hours. He decided it was best that he got up other wise he would not sleep through the night. He stood and oriented himself. He figured incase anyone besides his roommates, who he could clearly hear now, were in the living area, as he swore he heard more than two voices, he had better put clothes on. Alex grabbed the first pair of athletic shorts he could find and an old mesh basketball jersey. He threw the shorts on, slid his phone in the pocket and exited the room as he put on his jersey.

He was just entering the living room as he had finished pulling the shirt over his torso. He was greeted warmly by Kristoff, Eugene, Anna, and two people he did not know. The living room had the couches set up in an "L" shape, with and end table joining them at the corner. The five people had taken places on the two couches. The first of the two he did not know stood up, from one of the couches and Alex was a bit shocked. The guy making his way towards Alex was even taller than him, something that Alex didn't often run into off the basketball court.

Not only was this guy tall, but he was built like a brick house. Alex figured he must live in the gym in any free time he had. He was wearing athletic shorts and a navy blue St. David's Athletics shirt that seemed to barely contain his barreled chest and large biceps. The guy eventually made it to Alex and reached his hand which Alex met half way, the man then spoke, "I'm Konrad, or as the idiots over there call me, Sven, nice to finally meet you Alex."

Konrad's grip was like an iron vice, Alex smiled, "Nice to meet you Konrad."

Konrad smiled and returned to his seat, on the couch that Anna and Kristoff were sitting on. The other couch, against the far wall, was occupied by Eugene and someone, who Alex was assuming by their position, to be his girlfriend. Said girl stood and met Alex in the middle of the room and introduced herself, "Hi! I'm Rapunzel, I'm Flynn's girlfriend, nice to meet you!"

Alex chuckled at her enthusiasm, "Its nice to meet you Rapunzel."

Alex looked around at everyone and decided it would be best for him to get the rest of his stuff before settling in for the night. "Now that I am not about to fall over due to exhaustion I am going to grab the rest of my stuff."

At this Konrad stood, "I'll help you man. Many hands make light work as they say." He turned to the other two roommates, "You two make yourself useful and start getting dinner ready while we get the rest of Alex's stuff."

At this Eugene and Kristoff stood erect and mockingly saluted at Konrad while both shouting, "Yes sir!"

Alex could only laugh as he was throwing on his shoes and grabbing his keys. He was halfway out the door when Anna yelled for him, "Hey Alex!"

Alex turned and look questionably at the petite redhead that had appeared behind him, she smiled and continued to speak, "You should leave your phone with us so we can put all of our numbers in here and get yours."

Alex wasn't expecting this so it took a moment to respond, "Oh, yeah that would be great thanks."

He grabbed his phone from his pocket, unlocked it, and passed it to Anna. She grabbed it and seemed to teleport to the couch next to Rapunzel she moved so fast. The girls smiled and giggled in a way that made Alex wonder what they possibly could be up to.

His thoughts were interrupted when Konrad spoke, "You ready?"

Alex smiled and nodded and headed out the door with Konrad. Making sure to pay more attention this time to the path from the apartment and back.

There was a comfortable silence between the two men, which Alex broke first, figuring this might be an opportunity few and far between for subdued conversation, "Thanks for helping me man. By the way do you prefer Konrad or Sven?"

Konrad chuckled at his remark, "No worries Alex, always happy to help. Honestly either works. I was named after my dad and so growing up I went by Sven to avoid confusion and when tweedle dee and tweedle dumb found out about the nickname they made it stick."

Alex couldn't help laughing, already he was getting glimpses into the group dynamic that existed between the two apartments. Alex wasn't sure what made him say ask what he did next but before he knew it the words has passed his lips, "So Eugene and Rapunzel, Kristoff and Anna, does that mean you and Elsa are…" Alex's question trailed off as he wasn't sure what exactly to say next.

Konrad let out a hearty laugh at this remark and turned to Alex just as they were reaching his Highlander, "No definitely not, I'll be totally open with you as I am with others, and I hope this doesn't bug you, but I am gay. Have been for as along as I can remember. Most people though never think a six foot eight, three hundred twenty pound, behemoth like me is gay."

This revelation certainly took Alex by surprise but he quickly recovered and chuckled a little and then unlocked his SUV moving towards the back hatch, "Thanks for being upfront about that man. Not really sure why I asked I guess it sort of just came out."

Konrad gave him a smile that Alex missed but said nothing else on the matter. With the back hatch open, Alex was mentally forming a plan that would involve getting all of his stuff with the least amount of trips possible, he was just glad he hadn't brought much. In the end it took the two only three trips each to get all of his bags and other items into the apartment. By the time they were done and reentering the apartment, sweet aromas were filling Alex's nose.

Konrad gave him a smile, "Those two may seem like immature idiots, but they sure as hell can cook."

Alex smiled widely at this, it had been awhile since he had a good home cooked meal. In reality Alex was a great cook, his grandmother had taught him from a very young age. However, since she had died last spring, Alex couldn't get himself to cook, it reminded him too much of her.

Alex dropped the last bag of his into his room and set out to put everything away. As he was finishing setting his television and PlayStation up, Kristoff poked his head in the door. "Just wanted to let you know dinner is ready man, oh sweet you have a PlayStation!"

At this realization Kristoff rushed in the room, all thoughts of dinner forgotten. "Man this is awesome! We all have one too and definitely spend too many nights staying up way too late playing together."

Alex was excited by this, his friends back in Oregon, and especially Carly were not fans of videogames so he did not get to play as much as he would have liked. He was about to ask Kristoff what games they play when his stomach growled, his mind directed back to dinner, "Hey man didn't you say something about dinner?"

Realization dawning on Kristoff he laughed and made his way to the door, "Right man, totally forgot. Come on!"

Alex followed Kristoff to the dining area were Eugene and Konrad were already sitting at the table, Eugene rolled his eye dramatically at their arrival, "Sure took ya long enough Kristoff, I thought you got lost in our own apartment."

Kristoff and Alex laughed at Eugene's obviously teasing tone, "Some patience wouldn't kill you Flynn and we would have been here sooner but I found out our new roomie here," at this he gestured towards Alex who was just sitting down at the table admiring the dinner in front of him, "is a gamer. Looking like a fun night is in store for us boys!"

Konrad and Eugene cheered at this which made Alex laugh and feel even better about his situation. As they settled down a bit and all began to eat, they began to talk more about videogames. Alex soon found out they often played the same types of games that he did, mainly online sports games and online multiplayer first person shooter games, and when not playing together they played lots of role playing games. More and more Alex knew he would fit in very well with his new roommates.

Over the course of dinner, the three old friends grilled Alex in an attempt to get to know him better. Through this he learned just how much he had in common with them all. They were all in the business school with Kristoff studying computer science management and general business administration, Eugene studying finance and accounting, and Konrad studying both general business administration and entrepreneurship.

Alex also learned that they all played basketball much like he did, though unlike his last university, St. David's had no official team. The guys had their own team that participated in a local three on three rec league. They were very excited to find out Alex not only played but was "not bad" as he put it as they had an open spot after losing their fourth player last year.

Alex agreed to play, one of his final reservations about moving was having to leave his basketball team behind. Someone was definitely looking out for him and his move here. The rest of dinner passed quickly as they spoke of movies, music and what seemed like everything else possible. It was with that, the boys ended up on the one conversation Alex was hoping to avoid: girls.

"So Alex," Flynn addressed him with suggestively waggling eye brows, "You have a girl back home in Eugene, Oregon?" Since Flynn had found out the name of Alex's college town he couldn't stop his enthusiasm about what he called "the greatest name for a city".

Alex wasn't sure at first what to say and decided on the simplest answer he could form, "Long story short is that it's a long story."

Alex immediately that this answer would not be sufficient for Flynn as he began to speak, "Well good for you we have all night my friend."

Alex sighed again trying to figure what to say, how much to say, and how to say it, when Konrad jumped in to his defense, "Eugene, maybe he doesn't want to talk about it, why don't you just leave it be."

At Konrad's pointed stare and strong words, Eugene was about to give in when Alex spoke up, "No Konrad its okay you guys deserve to know. You all have been so open and great to me so far and I want to do the same for you." Suddenly an idea came to Alex, "I'll tell you what, why don't we clean up and then hop on either NBA Live '16 or Battlefield 4 and I'll tell you the whole story."

The guys thought this was more than a great idea. The four made quick work of cleaning up dinner and all went to their own rooms to fire up their PlayStations and get on Battlefield 4. Once they were all situated and in a game together, Alex began his story and told the guys everything from his parent's death to where he was now. Alex was not usually this open with others, but it felt good to let it all out, especially the last few months. Once he was done there was a brief silence before Eugene was the first to speak, "No offense man, but your ex sounds like a bitch."

Konrad immediately jumped in, Alex was getting the sense that he was the one to keep Eugene and Kristoff from causing too much trouble, "Eugene! Don't be a dick man."

Alex appreciated Konrad's sentiment but couldn't find himself disagreeing with Eugene, "Thanks Konrad, but he's right, she was, and I'm happy that I found out now and not later, now I can focus on school, learning about my parents and my dad's company, and who knows maybe find someone even better here in New York."

Alex did his best to be vague in his statement but his mind was not so subtle as his thoughts drifted to Elsa.

At this Kristoff, Eugene, and Konrad all had a similar smile as a certain blond haired neighbor of theirs came to mind.

Elsa's POV

Elsa came home from her run sweaty and tired. She walked into a seemingly empty apartment, she assumed the girls had gone next door after getting back. Her suspicion was confirmed when she found a note on the table from Anna saying they were next door. Elsa kicked off her shoes and proceeded directly to her room to take of her sweaty running clothes. As she opened her door she noticed the rest of her things from her car had been brought up, she smiled and made a mental note to thank the boys for the help.

She grabbed a clean towel and padded to the shower. She stayed in the shower for quite some time. Her thoughts, as much as she tried to control them, continued to drift to Alex. It was really starting to get to her that a guy she had only just met was getting to her so much. As she was dwelling on what she could do about it, her thoughts were interrupted by the slamming of the apartment door and her sister yelling to her, "ELSA! We're back now hurry up and get out of the shower so we can have dinner!"

Elsa, chuckled to herself, she finished washing her hair and stepped out of the shower. Not wanting to try her sister's patience, she quickly dried off and threw her wet hair into a messy bun. Elsa crossed the hall to her room and got dressed, throwing on her favorite yoga pants, an old St. David's shirt she had stolen from her father and her glasses, as she had taken her contacts out when she got in the shower. She made her way out to the living room and found Anna and Rapunzel sitting on one couch talking to each other about what happened in the last two weeks since they had seen each other. Elsa smiled at them and spoke, "Do you ladies want to move this party to the kitchen while I cook for you?"

Elsa loved Anna and Rapunzel but they both not only couldn't find their way around a kitchen, they couldn't cook anything with more than three steps to save their lives. When she entered the kitchen and opened the fridge she noticed how organized it was, Eugene or Kristoff must have done this, she smiled as she thought how those boys were wrapped around Anna and Rapunzel's fingers respectively.

Elsa decided on something simple for tonight and started throwing together a basic pasta dish that her grandmother had taught he to make years ago. Once it was to the point where she could take a break she poured a glass of wine for herself, Anna, and Rapunzel, who had just found their way to the kitchen. Anna took a seat on the counter across from the stove, Rapunzel elected to sit on the step stool the girls had to reach the high cupboards, and Elsa stayed near the stove, checking on the pasta as the girls talked.

Eventually Anna and Rapunzel shared pointed look that Elsa did not miss, after which Rapunzel pointedly look right at Elsa. "So Elsa," she drew out the final syllable of Elsa's name that Elsa knew meant nothing good, "when you said our new neighbor was kind of cute you forgot to mention he was six and a half feet of well defined, perfectly chiseled, pure sexiness."

Rapunzel ended her statement with a wink that made Elsa only blush more than she already was, Rapunzel gave Elsa no chance to reply as she flew to her feet smiling like a mad woman, "See Anna! I told you! Your sister here is smitten with our new neighbor."

Anna almost dropped her wine glass as she guffawed at Elsa's face and Rapunzel's antics. Elsa was nearly mortified by her sister and best friend; she couldn't find any words that seemed to be a good idea or any that would save her at this point. Anna and Rapunzel always knew when she was lying and she certainly would be lying if she said that she didn't find Alex extremely attractive. So, instead of speaking she decided to turn back to the pasta and busy herself with getting it ready, though if she was being honest it did not need her attention at this point at all.

Anna seemed to finally have composed herself and began to speak to Elsa's back, "Lucky for you Elsa you have a sister and best friend that continuously look out for your best interests. We managed to get his number so you can text him, fall in love, and make beautiful babies together."

Yet again Anna was lost in laughter and because of that she didn't see the noodle that Elsa threw at her until it slapped her in the face. "ANNA, you need to stop right now! Not all of us can find the perfect guy and know it right away like you with Kristoff."

Anna became more serious at this point, "Elsa you and I both know that I had to endure my own crucible before I found my way to Kristoff. Now I am sorry we are teasing you, but what happened between Craig and Ariel," Elsa noticeably flinched at the mention of their names, "happened and it is over. It is time to move on, you cannot continue to let them take your happiness from you. Now are you and Alex meant to be? Who the hell knows. But you will only find out if you give it a shot."

Elsa was about to object, but she was promptly cut off by Rapunzel, "Elsa, stop. We know you just met him. We aren't asking you to marry him. We are asking you talk to him, get to know him, see where things go. You owe it to yourself."

Rarely did Anna or Rapunzel act so serious, which told Elsa that they really must be looking out for what's best for her. She thought for a moment as she took the pasta off the stove and the other girls set the tabled. She brought the pot to the table and sat down, Anna and Rapunzel giving each other and then her worried looks.

Elsa finally found her words and for the first time in a long time decided to take a risk, "So you said you have his number?" she asked as calmly and confidently as possible.

Elsa was not, though she should have been from experience, ready for the two two squealing freight trains of force that nearly knocked her and her chair over.

Anna was the first to settle down and spoke, "Its already in your phone, while you were showering we took the liberty of putting it in there for you!"

Elsa could only roll her eyes at this, mostly because it did not surprise her at all. When Rapunzel and Anna got an idea and decided to pursue it, not much of anything or anyone could stop them. Dinner passed quickly after that as the girls all caught up, Anna and Rapunzel letting the subject of Alex subside for the moment. After dinner was done and cleaned up the three decided on a movie night and started with the first Harry Potter movie, as the series was one of their favorites.

Next thing Elsa knew they had just finished the second in the series and it was nearing midnight. She stood up and excused herself as she was tired from her long day, "I'm going to head to bed, I'll see you two in the morning."

Anna and Rapunzel wished her a goodnight and proceeded to put the third Harry Potter movie in. It wouldn't surprise Elsa at all if she found them in the same position when she got up for her morning run. Often Rapunzel and Anna would fall asleep on the couch in the midst of a movie marathon.

Elsa smiled at fond memories of finding her sister and best friend in a myriad of interesting positions on the couch after a late night gossip session or Netflix binge or movie marathon. She made her way to the bathroom to brush her teeth and wash her face before bed. As she was crawling under the sheets she eyed her phone and picked it up for the first time since her afternoon run. She sent a text in the family group message that contained her parents, grandparents, Anna, and herself, letting her parents and grandparents know her and Anna had made it safely and were settled in. She saw a few messages in the group message that contained her, Anna, Rapunzel, and the boys next door. She noticed that Alex had been added also. The messages laid out some preliminary plans for tomorrow's annual dinner and movie night.

She hesitated before sending another quick text message. She immediately set an alarm and otherwise silenced her phone as she didn't think she could handle any response until the morning. Elsa was asleep as soon as her head hit the pillow and she totally missed her phone lighting up with an almost immediate response to her text.

Alex's POV

The guys of 3D had been playing videogames for the last few hours, they had just stopped and Alex had shut down his system when his phone buzzed, alerting him to a text. He looked down and was surprised when he saw that it came from Elsa.

Weird…I wonder how her number got in my phone.

Alex quickly realized it must have been when Anna and Rapunzel had his phone earlier, he smiled to himself and opened the message.

Elsa - Great to meet you today, looking forward to seeing you tomorrow. :)

Alex couldn't stop the wide smile that spread across his face as he read the text.

(A/N Hope y'all enjoyed. Please review.)