(A/N: Welcome back readers. As always please enjoy. I certainly enjoyed writing it.)

Alex's POV

The ride back to the apartments was quiet and peaceful for the pair. Alex's mind was still trying to make sense all that he had learned, but he knew with his newly found friend group, in the end they'd figure it out. For the first time in his life, Alex felt truly close to his parents, like he actually knew them, or at least some part of them. No longer were they a faded photograph in his mind, distorted by time.

Elsa stayed leaning on Alex for the duration of the short drive, something that he did not mind at all. Alex was never one to rush into things, if this even was a thing he had to remind himself, but something just felt right about Elsa. He felt as if he had known her his whole life and not just two days. Alex again felt his mind racing, and it was again calmed as he realized no matter what was happening or may happen in the coming future, his new friends would be there to stand by him and help him figure it out, it was with this thought that Alex smiled widely as he pulled into an empty parking spot at the apartment complex.

Elsa moved her head from his shoulder, and unbuckled her seatbelt as she looked at him, "What's got you smiling?"

Alex was similarly unfastening his seatbelt as he returned her gaze, "Life has just been really great these last two days, and I can just tell, that this time, when it does get rough again, I now have a group of friends that will be there for me."

Elsa smiled warmly as he continued to speak, "That was the hardest part about when my grandma passed. All these people I thought were my friends ended up running at the first sight of things getting hard. They liked to be around for the fun but were gone as soon as it wasn't."

Her smile faltered at this point, but quickly returned, Elsa reached over grabbing Alex's hand before she spoke, "You're right about that. Our little group is basically a family, we protect our own and we are there to celebrate with each other at the top and to help pick each other up at the bottom."

Alex's smile widened, which he hadn't thought possible at this point in the day, "You all really are great. Why don't we head in and see what everyone is up to?"

Elsa nodded and the two made their way out of the SUV, one decidedly more graceful than the other. Alex was amazed at how lithe and elegant Elsa was even as she was simply walking to her apartment. As they came around the corner to go up the stairs they ran into a familiar face.

"Hey guys, how's your day been?" Konrad gave them a wicked grin as he spoke. He was carrying his gym bag and was wearing a baggy athletic shirt and a pair of gym shorts.

Alex returned the smile, ignoring what he couldn't help but think was a teasing glance from Konrad, "It was really great. We will share at dinner so we only have to do it once, long story." Konrad gave a questioning glace, but Alex missed it as he looked at the time on his phone, "You left for the gym hours ago, are you just getting back now?"

Konrad nodded, "Yeah, I ended up going out to lunch with my dad. He was promoted to department chair for the Chemistry department this summer, so when the semester starts in a few weeks I won't get to see him as much. Wanted to take advantage of the 'calm before the storm' as he put it."

Elsa began to lead the way up the stairs and the boys followed her, Alex continuing their conversation, "I didn't know your dad worked at the university Konrad."

"Yeah he has been working here for ages, loves his job. I'm surprised he took the chair position, means more politics and less lab time for him."

By this point they had reached the third floor, Elsa began for her door and then turned towards them, "I'm going to see what my sister and Punzie are up to, if they are even home that is. Either way I'll be over in like twenty minutes, with them in tow if they are home."

Konrad smiled and nodded and started to unlock the door to the boys' apartment,

Alex looked at Elsa and smiled, taking a step towards her, "Thanks again for everything today Elsa."

She returned his smile with one that made his knees weak, "Any time Alex. See you in a bit?"

Alex began to rub the back of his neck, if you keep doing this around this girl you are going to rub a hole in your neck, Alex shook the pestering voice from his head, "Yeah sounds great."

He turned and followed Konrad into their apartment and shut the door behind him while kicking off his shoes, Konrad doing the same, both making their way to the kitchen. The door was barely shut when he heard Konrad speak, "So you and Elsa then?"

His feigned innocent tone didn't get past Alex, so he figured two could play at this game, he spoke with as straight a face as possible, "I have no idea what you're talking about."

"What don't you have any idea about?"

Alex hadn't even heard the door open, but turned around to see Kristoff and Eugene walking in. He tried to change the conversation, knowing he may have been able to deflect one, but certainly not all three of them. "Where have you two been?"

Kristoff rolled his eyes at Alex's obvious attempt, "Elsa just shooed us out next door, saying she needed to talk her sister and Rapunzel. Now, what are you, and our dear friend Sven, here discussing.

Alex was surrounded at this point, literally, the three of them all sharing a knowing look and smile. Alex, who knew he had lost before it had even begun. He groaned and made his way over to one of the couches which he promptly collapsed on. The guys followed him to the living room, Kristoff and Eugene taking over the other couch, and Konrad posting up on one of the larger beanbags.

There was a tense silence, which naturally was broken by Eugene, "So, Alex, what seems to be happening between you and a certain blond-haired, single, and just between us four, incredibly attractive, occupant of 3C, and you?"

Eugene waggled his eyes in a ridiculous fashion as he asked this, eliciting laughs from Konrad and Kristoff and another groan from Alex. He knew, however, there was no getting out of this so he figured he would make it as painless as possible.

He sat up a bit straighter and looked at the guys, "Considering I have known Elsa for less than forty-eight hours, not much of anything. We are just getting to know each other, just like I am getting to know all of you guys."

Alex was hoping this would be good enough for them, but his roommates shared a look with one another that told him that was not the case. Predictably it was once again Eugene to speak up, but for once his voice carried a rather serious tone, he looked directly at Alex as he spoke, "Alex I am not going to pretend like I know you through and through, we just met, you're right about that. But, I can at least tell that you're a nice guy. And if you weren't, we wouldn't be having this conversation."

Eugene broke his intense eye contact, and looked to his side where Kristoff sat, who picked up where Eugene had left off, "Alex, from what you have told us you have been through some serious stuff lately. First your grandma passed. Then you find out that stuff about your parents. Your last relationship, which was long and serious, ended not so great. We won't say much, because it is not our place, but Elsa's last year hasn't been all sunshine and roses either."

Konrad leaned forward and stood, going to sit by Alex, and then spoke, Alex starting to get the idea this conversation had been planned, "Dude, I have seen the way she looks at you. You two might not know it or maybe you do and just don't want to admit it, but there is something there."

Kristoff jumped back in, "The moment I saw Anna, I knew there was no one else for me, I didn't take the chance I had and I lost out on nearly two years with her, having to watch from the sidelines, having to watch…"

At this point Eugene, grabbed Kristoff's arm, who seemed to be somewhere else at this point, and shook his head slightly. Eugene picked up for him, "What Kris is trying to say, is that we don't expect you to get married, we aren't expecting you to start making babies, or even date to be honest. But you're a fool to deny that there is a connection, and we think you should at least pursue it further. If it leads to other things, if it leads to more, that's awesome. If not, then at least you can say you tried."

Alex nodded, moving for the first time since the conversation had begun, he thought for awhile before he spoke, "You guys are right. There is something. I have felt a spark. I just don't know what to do. Carly really broke something in me with how she ended things, I know Elsa never would, but I don't want to bring any unnecessary baggage into anything. Elsa doesn't deserve that. I feel like I am over Carly, and yet there are moments where she still comes back to haunt me, both figuratively and literally."

The guys all nodded, showing that they understood, there was a small silence after Alex spoke. Konrad was the first to break it, "Being a little less serious about, you have a girl who is gorgeous, smart, funny, caring, driven, and just all around amazing who seems to be interested in you, you'd be kind dumb not to give it a shot. All I'm saying is that if I wasn't batting for the other team and was in your position I wouldn't be hesitating." He finished with a sly smile.

Alex returned the smile with a small laugh, which spread through to the other guys, and eventually he spoke, appreciative of Konrad's efforts to lighten the mood, "Well now that that is out of the way, why don't we play some games before the girls get over here."

The guys all continued to laugh as they got up and headed to their rooms to duke it out on the battlefield or the basketball court until the girls came over and pried them away.

Elsa's POV

Elsa walked in her apartment shedding her hoodie and kicking her shoes off as the door shut behind her. She was welcomed to the sight of Kristoff, Eugene, Anna, and Rapunzel sitting in the living room watching some movie she did not recognize.

As she fully walked in the room, Anna reached for the remote and paused the movie, acknowledging her, "Hey Elsa! How was your date with Alex?"

Anna and Rapunzel broke into a fit of giggles as Elsa could only roll her eyes at her younger sister. She knew she needed to talk to the girls, so that left her with one option, "Alright boys, out. I need to talk to my sister and best friend. We will be over later for dinner. Go do whatever it is that you boys do."

She spoke with authority but had a smile on her face, the boys gave their girlfriends a quick kiss and rushed out the door, no matter how much she was smiling, they did not what to invite the wrath of Elsa, it was something they had seen but never experienced, and they did all they could to keep it that way.

Anna and Rapunzel had straightened themselves out by the time the door had shut again and Elsa made her way to sit near them so they could talk.

Rapunzel was the first to break the silence of them all thinking where to start, "So what did you two crazy kids do today?"

Elsa launched into her story recounting the events of the day: running into each other while on their morning runs, racing back, the hallway incident, playing videogames, going to lunch, and finally the car ride back. She only left out the parts about what happened at lunch, that was for Alex to tell, which she figured he would at dinner.

Anna and Rapunzel looked at Elsa, then at each other, then back to Elsa before Anna spoke, "Wow sis, I was kidding when I asked how the date was, but that legit sounds like a date."

Elsa buried her face in her hands, "So what am I supposed to do? We have only known each other for two days. It's a bit ridiculous to think that I have feelings for him. Plus, not even considering that, we don't even know if he is single. For all we know this could all be moot as he has a girl back in Oregon."

Rapunzel fielded this one, "Elsa it's not too ridiculous. I knew from the minute I met Flynn that he was the one for me."

Elsa gave her a questioning look as she spoke, "But you didn't get with him for months, and that was due to a lack of efforts on his part."

Rapunzel smiled as she thought back to here and Eugene's courtship, "That's true, but that was because of his reputation. I loved him and wanted to be with him, but I needed him to show that he could be a one-woman guy." She slid the next bit of information into the conversation as subtly as she could, as if it held no importance, "And as a matter of fact, Alex is as single as the come."

Elsa's heart nearly stopped at this bit of information, she was conflicted over it. It made her happy, because she couldn't lie and say she wasn't interested in Alex. But it also scared her to death, because she now has no excuse to not go after the chance. Elsa silently cursed to herself, wondering where all her confidence from last night had disappeared to.

Anna could sense the internal struggle going on in Elsa's mind. Anna moved towards her sister and wrapped an arm around her, "Elsa, I love you. I always have and always will. You know I would never tell you something if I thought it would not be in your best interest. And what I am telling you is that I've seen in your eyes the same look mom, grandma, and probably I get when talking about dad, grandpa, and Kristoff. I know its only been days, but certainly crazier things have happened in the world."

Elsa nodded, slowly gaining confidence, but that didn't change that she had no idea what to do. She was used to men pursuing her, not the other way around. Sure, she could flirt and such, but somehow that didn't seem to apply in this situation, she wasn't picking a guy up from a bar for a one night stand for God's sake. "So what am I supposed to do."

Anna and Rapunzel shared a look, Elsa was brilliant and yet she could be so incredibly dense when it came to some things. Anna was the one to speak, "I know this isn't your strong suit, but you go talk to him. You tell him how you feel, what you want, and you see how he feels, see what he wants, and then you see how well they line up and the go from there."

Anna made it sound so simple and then Elsa thought, well maybe because it is simple. No need to complicate that which is not complicated, as mom always says.

Elsa all of a sudden found herself very confident and resolute in what she was about to do. With no regard to her sister and best friend, she stood and made a beeline for 3D. Anna and Rapunzel shared a confused look with each other and watched Elsa go. It only took them a split second to tear after her. They were not about to miss this.

Alex's POV

The boys were just starting their first round of Battlefield 4 when Alex's door burst open and then shut as suddenly as it had opened. Alex barely registered Elsa as she locked the door and smoothly glided over to him, until she was on top of him with one leg on either side of his hips. She cupped his face and stared at him for a brief second before she closed the distance between them.

The next thing Alex knew was that her lips were on his and he never wanted it to stop. His hands left his controller. They found their way to her hips, pulling her closer to him. Her arms snaked around his neck, her hands weaving through his hair. Her slender tongue, pushing past her rosy, full lips, requested access to Alex's mouth, which he happily granted.

In all of their movement, Alex's headset fell off, so when Eugene yelled into his microphone, they could both hear it, "Will you two stop sucking face so that my partner can start playing again!"

This was enough for them to break apart, both staring at one another, pupils dilated. Alex couldn't find words, luckily Elsa could, she put on the headset and spoke in a way that made Alex never want to upset her as he even cringed at what she said to Eugene, "Eugene Maximillian Fitzherbert, either shut the fuck up or I will shove your headset so far up your ass," Elsa did not get to finish her threat as they could hear Rapunzel smacking Eugene with what they assumed to be a pillow, Alex could hear this even without his headset on. They both laughed, and then Elsa gave him a more serious look, "How do I mute this?"

Alex responded simply by doing the action she requested, and then looked at her not sure what to say. Luckily, Elsa again took the lead, "I am sorry to burst in here, and for lack of better words attack you like this, but I am not always good with words and I needed to get that point across."

Alex smiled and couldn't help being a bit snarky, "You sure seemed good with words when it came to threatening Eugene," Elsa threw her head back as she laughed, then Alex suddenly pulled her close, and he turned thoughtful, "But your point was well made, now," he said pulling her impossibly close, their lips nearly touching, her breath hitching, "Let me make mine."

Alex kissed her with all the passion he could muster, hoping that it was enough to somehow show her how he felt. The broke apart more quickly than last time. He could see a small blush form on her cheeks. For the first time in this encounter she seemed to be at a loss for words, "So…what now?"

Alex smiled and hoped what he said next wasn't too crazy, "Elsa, after this last year of my life, pretty much all I have known has been turned upside down. What I do know is that right now I want you in my life and I want to see where this goes. Now if that works for, it works for me, and that's all that matters. You make me smile, you make me laugh, and whatever you just did with that kiss makes me feel something that I can't even begin to describe."

Elsa pulled him in for a gentle kiss and pulled away smiling, "That sounds perfect."

Elsa swiftly turned around and wiggled her way in between Alex's legs. Before he could figure out what she was doing, Elsa threw his headset on her head, clicking it down to fit her head, unmuted the microphone, and began to play with the guys. Alex couldn't help but laugh at her antics as he wrapped his arms around her midsection. He had no idea what would happen next, no idea if this was a mistake, or possibly the best thing that could be happening. He did know that with Elsa and his new friends in the end it would all be okay.

Elsa's POV

Elsa was really starting to get the hang of the game, much to Eugene's chagrin, which of course amused everyone else. "How the hell is this fair! She tries a game twice and is better than me who has been playing it for two years. No justice in this world."

It had been a long time since Elsa had smiled as much as she had in the last few days and she was hoping that it would be the norm from here on out. Elsa knew life would be more stressful as school started, she knew like all relationships, she and Alex would have their ups and downs. She knew that in year she would be going to work at her father's company, and she would be even busier. None of that could bring her down now though, because she was happy in this moment and she was going to cross those bridges when they came.

The afternoon passed quickly and before she knew it, it was near time for their annual group dinner. The guys all got off to begin cooking and so Elsa turned around to see what Alex was going to do, except that she found him sleeping. She smiled at the sight and cuddled into his chest and closed her eyes, it had been a great but exhausting day and she thought a nap sounded like a great plan.

It seemed as soon as she closed her eyes someone was banging on the door. Elsa was hoping that if she ignored them long enough, whoever it was would leave them alone. However, she was not so lucky. Soon the banging stopped, but she could now hear their poorly concealed whispers. She strained her ears to she if she could make anything out.

"They've been in there for almost two hours and I'm starving." That sounds like Eugene.

"Flynn, stop it! If roles were reversed, you wouldn't be coming out either. Now leave them alone." You tell him Punzie, Elsa smiled at her best friend.

"Yeah, but he's right. We're hungry and the food will get cold!" Sounds like Kristoff is trying to back up Eugene, bad choice buddy.

As if on cue Anna chimed in, "Kristoff if you ever want another kiss you will sit your ass down in the living room and wait for them."

Elsa was sure that would do the trick, and without support from Kristoff even Eugene would know it to be best to give up. After she thought they had all gone, Elsa heard a small knock and he sister whispered, "Hey Els, if you're awake dinner is ready, but if not we will wait for you. Love ya sis."

Elsa smiled as she snuggled into Alex's chest, she really had the best sister in the world. And while she felt as if she could lay in Alex's arms forever, she was getting pretty hungry. Elsa untangled herself from his arms and looked at Alex's face to see him sound asleep. She leaned down and began to kiss his jaw, trailing along the edge, moving closer to her lips. The closer she got the more awake he seemed, by the time she reached his lips, he was eagerly returning her kiss. She broke the kiss after a short time, otherwise she knew she wouldn't want to stop.

"Well hello there sleepy head," she teased.

Alex rolled his eyes and grinned, "Still catching up from the long ride I guess."

Elsa nodded in understanding, "Well it seems that dinner is ready, and as much as I would rather stay here, it would also seem that our presence is desired out in the living room."

"Now that you mention it, I'm feeling pretty hungry. Going to change into something more comfortable really quick, meet you out there?"

Elsa's eyes went wide as saucers, "Face them by myself?! You're crazy. I'll just turn around and promise not to peak."

She shot Alex a quick wink which he rolled his eyes to, "I suppose you have a point, alright missy turn yourself around and let a man change in peace."

Elsa turned around and teasingly covered her eyes with her hand, not able to suppress her giggle, not too long after Alex spoke again, "Alright I'm ready, just have to grab a sweatshirt."

Elsa turned around to see Alex searching around his room for a sweatshirt, he had changed into a pair of dark green shorts and light grey t-shirt that read "Oregon Ducks" on it, she couldn't help but notice how his shirt showed his well defined muscles, I really need to stop staring at him like that. He quickly spotted a sweatshirt hung over his desk chair and grabbed it, as he began to put it on Elsa had and idea and a devious smirk appeared on her face.

Alex's POV

Alex was about to put his sweatshirt on when it was snatched from his hands. As he oriented himself, he realized that Elsa had grabbed it and was now putting it on herself. Alex couldn't help but laugh at how ridiculous she looked in it, with how big it was.

Hell its big on me to begin with.

Elsa was truly drowning in the garment of clothing. She laughed at herself as she rolled up the sleeves, once again revealing her previously covered hands, "Just a little big. What do you think?"

"A little? I think we must be looking at two different sweatshirts. But, I suppose that's what happens when you put on a sweatshirt that belongs to someone twice your size. And I think that you look adorable as usual."

Elsa's flirty smile changed into a more innocent one as a small blush formed on her cheeks. "Thanks. I hope its okay?" she said more as a question than a statement.

Alex pulled her into a hug, something that he could very easily get used to doing often, "Of course, looks better on you than me." He then released her and turned his back to her, going down on one knee, "Your chariot awaits."

Elsa giggled and hopped on his back like earlier in the day and the two together made their way to the living room. They arrived, with Elsa looking over Alex's shoulder, to see the group playing a game of cards, sitting on the floor, around the coffee table in the living room.

Anna looked up and noticed them first, she flashed them a smile, "We weren't sure that you two were going to surface for air any time soon."

This time it was both Elsa and Alex who blushed, before anyone else could get a remark in Alex spoke, trying to change the subject, "So we heard something about dinner?"

Kristoff and Eugene both bolted from the living room making a mad dash for the kitchen. Anna and Rapunzel rolled their eyes at their boyfriends and shared a knowing look. They, along with Konrad, rose from the floor more leisurely than the other had and followed Elsa and Alex into the dining room. They all took their seats as Kristoff and Eugene set the dinner on the table.

They all dug into the meal, Alex seeing, or more tasting, what had Kristoff and Eugene so anxious to eat. The food was phenomenal. Conversation was light and they all were having a good time. Once they had finished, and Kristoff and Eugene had finished their third helping, they all moved to the living room, still talking.

Kristoff, Anna, Eugene, and Rapunzel took up one couch, with Alex and Elsa stretching out on another, and Konrad rounding off the group on a bean bag. They had opened some bottles of wine during dinner, which had also made the trip to living room. Alex couldn't remember the last time he had such a good time.

Eventually the conversation became more serious as it turned to the events of the day, the group wanted to know what had happened at the diner. Elsa and Alex took turns speaking relaying all they had experienced.

When they had finished the group was silent, Alex and Elsa thinking more on what they had experienced, the others trying to wrap their minds around what they had just heard. Anna was the first to speak, in a much more subdued manner than usual, "So our parents, and Punzie's were friends with Alex's parents back in college?"

Elsa nodded in response and Rapunzel spoke, "Its an unbelievable coincidence."

Alex responded, "That's for damn sure."

Anna continued, smiling and attempting to lighten the mood, "We all definitely have to head to the diner together sometime. Sounds like a great place and I'd love to get some embarrassing stories about our parents."

This made the group laugh and succeeded in lightening the mood. The conversation turned light once more, after some time the group began to throw some teasing comments, all in good nature, towards Elsa and Alex.

Konrad, laughing from the conversation, through in a job towards himself, "Guess this means that I really need to start trying to find a boyfriend, otherwise I will constantly be the extra wheel with you all. I figured that with Alex moving in and Elsa swearing off boys I would be in the clear, and yet here they are conspiring against me."

This made the group fall into laughter again, whether or not it was actually a good joke or the wine no one was sure. Eugene's next question though certainly sobered Alex's mind, "So Alex how does it feel to be dating a billionaire?"

Alex wasn't sure he heard properly and then he knew he had as he looked around the room. Anna and Rapunzel shared a nervous glance, Kristoff's eyebrows hit his forehead, Konrad groaned as his face was in his hand, and Elsa looked very uncomfortable. The atmosphere in the room was enough to make Eugene realize that he had made a mistake and yet that didn't stop him from making another, for if Eugene was good at one thing it was putting his foot in his mouth, "Wait you didn't know?"

He looked over at Kristoff, now noticing his shocked expression, "Kristoff! How could you not know?!"

Elsa groaned and sat up, "Eugene how did you even find out? I thought only Konrad knew."

Now it was Eugene's turn to look surprised, "Wait Sven knew?! Never mind, doesn't matter right now, as to how I found out, when Rapunzel and I started dating she told me that her family was wealthy, but I knew her grandparents weren't, so I knew that her parents had to be self made. From there I connected the dots of her dad working for your dad and made a few assumptions. Contrary to popular belief I am smart when I want to be."

Elsa just shook her head as Anna spoke, "Picked a great time to be smart Flynn."

Eugene was rubbing the back of his head as he sheepishly spoke, "Sorry guys I had no idea that it was this big of a secret. I just thought it was something we never mentioned. But, hey on the bright side Elsa, at least you know he isn't dating you for money."

Elsa's head snapped up, Alex groaned as she spoke, "What are you talking about now?"

Everyone was on bated breath waiting for whatever great explanation Eugene had for this one, "Well…ummm…you see…"

Rapunzel finally took mercy on her boyfriend, before he could make things worse, "Come on dearest, let's go to your room before you manage to say anything else you aren't supposed to."

She stood up grabbing his hand and pulled him towards his room. Konrad chose the moment to also stand, "Well I will leave you four to it then."

Elsa's POV

He quickly made it out of the room, leaving Elsa, Anna, Kristoff, and Alex behind. Elsa and Anna shared a looked, Elsa the first to talk, directing her speech at her sister, "So do we divide and conquer or strength in numbers?"

"Might as well do it together, like grandma says with a band aid, quick and painless."

Elsa smiled at her sister and her ability to always lighten the mood. She looked to Kristoff and then Alex to gauge where they were with it all so far. She figured a brief explanation was best, in order to just get it out, then if the boys had questions they could tackle them as they came. She dove right in, telling the story of her father starting his company right out of college. A few years down the road his company merged with Rapunzel's father's company, and though Gerald has a lesser title, he truly had the same stake and position in the company as Elsa's father. She went on to briefly speak to the company's success and how in turn it had made each family very wealthy, making them some of the wealthiest families in the world. She explained to them that Konrad's father had know her mother while at school and had slipped something about it all when Konrad first mentioned he was friends with Elsa. Kristoff and Alex handled the information as well as expected. It was certainly a lot to take in.

Apparently today is all about learning new things about people in are life, Elsa thought to herself sardonically. "So that's about it. Do you guys have any questions?"

Kristoff shook his head; Elsa could see he was trying to process this all, she knew that his family was not very well off and that money had always been a struggle for him. Alex did the same, but then began to speak, "Well I guess now it's my turn to share."

The other three looked at him as he said this, Elsa being the first to talk, putting a reassuring hand on his leg, "You don't have to if you aren't ready. We understand."

Anna also spoke, "And you certainly don't have to tell it all to Kris and I, we can give you two space."

She gave a meaningful look to Kristoff, but Alex stopped them putting a hand up before he started to speak, "No I don't mind, you all will find out eventually and it would see the cat is already out of the bag. I would rather you hear it from me."

They all smiled at this, none of them truly upset with Eugene, more just taken surprise by his revelations. Alex continued, "So apparently our dads had a knack for starting businesses, my dad also started one after college, it was a technology consulting firm. When he passed it was doing well. His will had a provision that should something happen to it, it would be absorbed by a business partner's company until I came of the age and experience to run it. The whole ownership of the company has always been mine, but I did not find out until after my grandmother's passing. I couldn't tell you how much but it would seem I have a lot more than I ever would have expected."

The other three looked surprised at this, not expecting his revelation. They sat in silence for awhile as they all thought on everything they had learned today. Kristoff was the first to rise, "Anna, why don't we give them some space? We can go watch a movie in my room."

Anna smiled and nodded, "Sounds great Kris, I'll meet you in there, kay?"

Kristoff nodded and began the short trek to his room and Anna walked right in front of Alex, as she came closer she had a sweet smile on her face, but as soon as she was face to face with him she became deadly serious, "You hurt her, I kill you. Simple. Understood?"

Alex nodded and spoke, "I wouldn't expect anything less of you."

They both smiled as Anna stepped towards Elsa giving her a hug, before she too made her way to Kristoff's room. As she walked away Elsa leaned into Alex's shoulder, at which point we raised his arm putting it around her, letting her in closer. Alex looked down at her, "A movie sounds like a pretty good idea, want to head to my room and find one to watch?"

Elsa smiled as she cuddled into him, "Sounds perfect."

The two stood up and walked quickly to Alex's room. The laid in his bed, with Alex's arm around Elsa as she snuggled in close to him. They picked out a movie on Netflix and began watching, though not too intently, they passed the time talking, getting to know one another better.

Eventually the earlier discussion resurfaced, Elsa nervous to broach the topic, but knew that it had to be done, "About earlier, I'm sorry that it wasn't me who told you. I suppose that is one of those things that should have come from me."

With his arm around her shoulders, Alex gave Elsa a reassuring squeeze, "Elsa don't worry about it. We have known each other for two days, I don't expect to know everything about you. That will come in time, hell we could be together for 50 years and still not know every little thing about each other."

Elsa had a small smile, feeling reassured, "That's true, thank you for that."

Alex returned her smile with his signature grin, "Anytime. We have all the time in the world in front of us to get to know each other better. No need to rush unnecessarily."

Elsa nodded, they returned attention to their movie, not long after, another question from earlier resurfaced in her mind, "You said that when your parents passed, your dad's company went to one of his business partners didn't you?"

Alex had been concentrating on the movie, and it seemed he didn't fully get what she was asking at first, "Hmm?" after a moment it clicked, "Yeah, that's at least what my grandma said in her letter"

"I was just wondering who it was, because maybe my dad or even Rapunzel's dad might now know who they are, if they were all friends in college it wouldn't be too much of a stretch to think that they could know the person that has been watching over the company for you."

Alex, more deeply concentrating on the conversation at hand now, nodded, "That's true. I'll have to dig out the letter and take a look at that part. I haven't yet paid it much attention with all that has been going over the last few months."

He made to get up, but Elsa stopped him, "You don't need to now. I'm comfortable and it can wait."

Alex smiled and nodded, acquiescing. They continued to watch their movie and before it ended they had both fallen asleep with smiles on their face and a newfound warmth in their hearts. In the following days the pair continued to spend a great deal of time together. They ran most mornings, often just enjoying each other's company without the need for conversation.

Elsa found that though she felt no rush, she certainly was getting to know more about Alex as the days went on. The more she learned the more she liked. Just like any other person, including herself, he had his quirks and idiosyncrasies, but that made him human and she was finding them truly endearing.

They also spent a great deal of time with their group of friends, both together and separate. Konrad was ecstatic to finally find someone in Alex, who in his words, "Can actually keep up with me," at the gym. Elsa continued to game with the guys, at an increasing rate, and was becoming surprisingly good. She found that it acted as a great stress relief for her.

This was how Elsa, Alex, and their friends spent the last few weeks before their semester began. None of them could imagine any better way to spend the time.

(A/N: As always thanks for stopping by. After this chapter we will begin skipping in time more frequently. The first arc of this story will go through Elsa and Alex's graduation, so about nine or ten more chapters in arc one. I have four to five arcs planned after this first one. Though time may change that. As always please review and let me know what you think.)