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Anna's birthday was never something special, not since childhood. She didn't let it get to her, though. It was a rarity to have big celebrations in the castle of Arendelle after all. And birthdays were no exception.

On the day of her 17th birthday, Elsa uttered a simple "happy birthday", which was better than nothing coming from her. The rest of the castle was casual, some remembered and some forgot.

When Jack visited that afternoon, Anna mentioned it was her special day. Jack nearly tripped, "What?" Anna nodded. "Well, happy birthday, then." He grinned widely, patting her shoulder. Anna smiled sheepishly, grabbing at her arm. "How come you didn't tell me before? I could've, I could've gotten you a present." He balanced his staff behind his head with his hands.

"Hey, it's no big deal; you don't need to get me a present. I'm used to it, anyway."

"Are you kidding, Anna? No way, you're my best friend! You deserve something special." He countered.

Anna couldn't hold back her smile, "Okay, well, what have you got planned?"

Jack shrugged, "I'll have to think that over. In the meantime, why don't you and me head over to the forest. I could teach you how to skate a figure 8."

It was when the afternoon ended and Jack brought Anna home that he finally decided on her present. "I'll come back tonight, after everyone's gone to sleep. Wait for me till then."

"Alright." Anna smiled, now eager. "Do I get a hint?"

"Nope." Jack grinned and the smile was wiped from her face. She gave him a look. "It'll ruin the surprise." He added and Anna finally agreed as he started off. She watched him go, curious as to what her present was.

That night, Anna lay in bed awake, waiting for her friend to come. Eventually there was a tapping at her window; her body was facing away from it, but Anna knew who it was. She sat up and waved at Jack who returned the gesture. Anna then slid out of bed, fixing her hair a little and straightening out her gown before turning around and approaching the window. "Hey, Jack."

"Hi. You ready for your surprise?" He spoke. Anna nodded her head eagerly. She grabbed her cloak, pulling it on and joining him on the windowsill.

"Let's go." Anna grinned, taking ahold of his hand and the two set off. They flew off for some time before landing at the foot of a hill.

At this, Jack said, "Now you're gonna have to close your eyes."

"Why?" Anna raised an eyebrow and Jack replied with,

"You'll see." Anna was now curious, but chose to close her eyes nonetheless with a little sigh. Jack made sure she wasn't peeking and then grinned, grabbing her hand. "Come on, I'll lead the way."

Jack led Anna set up the steep, snow mountainside. She clung to his hand tightly, her eyes reluctantly closed shut. "You aren't tricking me again, are you, Jack?" She spoke up, halfway there.

He laughed, "No. No, not this time." Jack assured her. Anna raised an eyebrow, but had no choice but to believe him. Finally, they reached the summit. Jack stopped and let her hand go. "Okay, now, open your eyes, Anna." He said. She let her eyes flutter open and they widened when she did. Above her was the vast night sky, glittering with blinking stars- and weaving about them were soft waves of light. The northern lights. Jack turned to his friend and grinned upon seeing her awestruck expression. A smile then spread across Anna's lips, "Oh, Jack…" She tore away her gaze at the sky to look at him.

"Well, you talk about it a lot so I only figured…"

"Thank you. This is absolutely amazing." She grinned.

"No problem, snowflake." Jack responded, and then set his staff over his shoulder, squatting on the ground. Anna followed suit, sitting beside him. She pulled her knees to her chest, folding her arms over them. For some time, they just sat like that, enjoying the view.

Anna spoke up, "They're so bright."

"Mm." Jack sounded.

"They're like the nighttime version of a rainbow." Anna added.

Jack's eyebrows scrunched together, "What?"

"Yeah, cuz, they're in the sky and colorful, and-" Jack eyed her with a raised eyebrow. "You know what, never mind." She finished.

Jack chuckled and then turned his attention back to the sky. Silence fell over the two for a moment. Anna spoke up again, "Where do you think it comes from, the northern lights?"

Jack's eyes lowered, "Oh, it's the Guardian's signal."

"Really? How do you know?"

"I have talked to them before." Jack replied.

Anna nodded slightly, then said, "What is it a signal for?"

"Something important, usually. I don't know what's going on, though."

"Huh." Anna uttered, then looked to him, "Maybe we should find out what's happening."

"What? No, no, let them handle their own business." Jack shook his head.

"Why? We could help. And you deserve to be there up at the pole just as much as they do." Jack just gave her a look. "Ah, come on, Jack, why don't you think you could be a guardian?"

"For the same reasons you don't see yourself as a princess." Jack answered. "They're all hard work and deadlines and I'm… snowballs and fun times."

Anna furrowed her brows, "But you're kind, too. You're brave and helpful. And… and you're there for me when I need you. You've made me happy when I'm at my worst." Anna was soon rambling. "You don't make me feel so lonely anymore. You've been a wonderful friend to me and… And you're my Guardian."

Jack was driven speechless, staring at her. Anna grew a little insecure, but cracked a smile. Learning what he meant to her was a big eye-opener for Jack; he contemplated her words. "Anna…" Jack began, then faltered. He closed his eyes for a moment, then sighed.

"That's probably the nicest thing anyone's ever said about you, right?" Anna supplied.

"You could say that." He spoke, a small smile appearing on his own face. Jack looked up again, meeting her gaze. If only Anna knew what she meant to him. Finally, acting on impulse, he reached out toward her.

He cupped her chin with his hand, leaning forward slightly. Anna froze, eyeing him over. "Jack…?" Before moving any closer, he seemed to silently ask for an invitation first. "Oh…" She breathed near inaudibly; though nervous, leaned in as well, allowing him permission. Jack's eyes flickered down to her lips and she blushed, though Anna met his gaze when he looked back. Her eyes fluttered closed, heartbeat quickening in her chest now. She felt him grow closer as the cold sent pleasant chills up her spine. And then he gently touched her lips with his own.

The kiss was short, no more than seven seconds, yet sent both of their hearts racing. Anna felt her lips grow numb from the contact, yet didn't mind. It was her first kiss and to her, felt magical. Jack pulled away, though reluctant to part with the warmth her body gave him. He opened his eyes, as did she; her cheeks were still heated red and Jack, noticing, grinned his crooked smile. Anna felt her face grow hotter despite the cold and laughed self-consciously.

Jack then turned his head back to the lights, smile still on his face. Anna followed suit, though scooting closer to him than before. Their close proximity caused her to shiver again, but she ignored it, resting her head on his shoulder.

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