"Elsa!"
Anna burst through the door shouting out to her sister. She could barely contain her excitement. Elsa jumped from on her bed and sent a piercing glare her way. Anna smiled sheepishly in apology but then rushed over and threw herself on, landing on the girl's spread out legs. Elsa let out a small groan from the added weight.
"Hello, Anna." She said plainly.
"Elsa, you'll never guess what happened!"
Elsa took her textbook and began reading it again. "Kristoff asked you out." She said flatly.
"Yes!" Anna screamed excitedly, completely oblivious to her sister's passiveness. Elsa lowered her book and gave her a genuine smile.
"I'm happy for you." Her face turned serious in a blink of an eye. "Now, get out."
Anna sent her a questioning look. "I have an exam Monday and need to study. Out."
Anna reluctantly got up and trudged towards the door, the spring in her step dampened a bit. Elsa noticed and groaned as she pinched the bridge of her nose.
"Anna, I'm sorry. I'm just really stressed out with this test, the class in general."
Her little sister turned and sent her an understanding smile. "It's okay, I get it."
"I really am happy for you. Do you mind making dinner?"
She shook her head. "Not at all. Anything specific?"
"I bought some groceries while you and Kristoff were at the coffee shop. Everything's there, it just needs to be prepared."
"On it!" She shouted as she closed her door. Elsa sighed tiredly and sent her sights back to the textbook. Just one more year.
Anna came knocking about an hour later.
"It's open." She answered absently.
Anna opened the door a crack and poked her head in. "Dinner's ready."
"Okay, I'll be there in a minute."
Elsa sat upright and arched her back, stretching her arms as she loosened the stiff joints, she had been bent over her textbook for what seemed like hours. She hopped off her bed and headed towards the kitchen.
As she walked out her door the scent of potatoes hit her in the face. Anna must've done well because it smelled delicious. Her stomach growled in response. Had she eaten today? A small breakfast before Olaf's appointment but it seems she forgot about lunch.
She hurriedly headed to the small dining table. "Smell's amazing." She complimented.
Anna smiled brightly. "Thanks!"
The girls picked from the center and placed the various foods on their plates. After putting a nice amount of salt on her potatoes Anna looked up at her sister.
"How's studying?"
Elsa moaned. "It feels like I haven't made a dent."
"What class is this?"
"Advanced Biology."
Anna's eyebrows scrunched in confusion. "Why are you taking that? You're a business major."
"I need an upper-level science course. It's required for some reason. Technically I could've crossed this requirement off my list second year, but I'm horrid at science so I prolonged it. I'm starting to regret my decision."
Elsa stabbed her mashed potatoes for emphasis. Anna had never seen her older sister this worked up before. Elsa was the definition of poised, calm, and collected. Growing up she was the more graceful of the two and never seemed to lose her temper or hold on things.
"This is really bothering you, isn't it?"
She put down her fork and started to massage her temples. "You have no idea."
"I didn't know you were bad at science."
"It's not my strong suit. Give me an equation or paper, sure. Ask me for the anatomy of a reptile or amphibian, I might as well cancel everything else for that day."
"Anything I can do to help?"
Elsa gently shook her head. "Not unless you know the bone structure of a frog."
Anna sighed softly. "Sorry, I don't."
She reached out her hand and grabbed Elsa's, rubbing soothing circles with her thumb. Elsa smiled at the encouragement and gave her hand a squeeze. They continued their meal in peace until Anna decided to tell her sister all about what happened with Kristoff, hoping to take her mind off things.
She was just explaining how Kristoff forgot the ever important Valentine's Day when she suddenly gasped and shot up from her seat, running to her room with an excited grin. Elsa raised her eyebrow as she heard Anna move something around before emerging next to her with her hands behind her back.
"It's a little early since dinner isn't done, but I hope it'll make you feel a little better."
From behind her back Anna produced a small box of chocolates in a heart-shaped box. The box read I Love You in fancy cursive letters. Anna smiled awkwardly. "They didn't have any sister-like ones, so I went with the one that could be the least romantic."
Elsa took the box of chocolates and turned it over, not knowing what to say. Cadbury, her favorite. She stood and wrapped Anna in a tight hug. "Thank you, Anna. I love it. And you." She placed a kiss on the top of her forehead. "I just wish I had gotten you something. I feel pretty bad."
Anna dismissed it with a wave of her hand a small scoff. "Don't worry about it. My Valentine's Day turned out pretty well if I do say so myself." She said with a blush appearing on her cheeks.
"I'm sure it was." Elsa replied with a smirk, making her little sister's blush redden.
Elsa sat in the uncomfortable chair with her head bent down as she reviewed her notes for what felt like the millionth time. She has come to the conclusion that she hates frogs. She checked her watch, 3:20, and allowed her eyes to land on the door. Olaf still hadn't come out yet. The receptionist told her the procedure went through smoothly and he was more than ready to go back home. That was ten minutes ago, so where was he?
As if he heard her question Dr. Jensen came through the door with the white ball of fluff in his arms. Olaf's eyes landed on her and immediately he started to try and run to her. Dr. Jensen laughed and put him down. Olaf charged to her and jumped in her lap, landing squarely on her binder. Elsa let loose a small frustrated sigh, but then brightened as Olaf rubbed his head against her.
Dr. Jensen came to stand in front of her. "Good afternoon, Miss Anderson. He's all set. No infections and he was the perfect patient."
"Thank you, Dr. Jensen."
Elsa grabbed the carrier sitting on the chair next to her. Olaf climbed inside without even being told to when she opened the door.
Dr. Jensen raised his eyebrows. "I don't see that often."
Elsa smiled up at him. "He's a good boy."
She stood to leave, forgetting about her binder. It slipped from her lap and landed on the floor with a loud thud. She went to grab it but the doctor beat her to it. He bent down and picked it up, catching a glimpse at the writing on it.
"Biology. Man, that takes me back."
Elsa tucked the binder under her arm and gave a short laugh. "You sound like you're forty."
He chuckled and scratched the back of his head. "I guess I do. I just loved biology, still do. It was my favorite subject back at Arendelle University."
"You went to Arendelle?"
"Yep! I'm a reindeer...wow, that sounded odd."
Elsa chuckled at the statement. Indeed, their school mascot was one not many would have. Other schools have eagles, bobcats, owls, or even bulldogs. Arrendelle University had reindeer.
"That's the school Anna and I go to."
"Seriously? Huh, small world. Who do you have for Biology?"
"Professor Weselton."
Dr. Jensen sucked in a breath. "Oooh."
"What?"
He grimaced a bit. "He's...he's a toughie."
Elsa groaned audibly and hugged her binder closer. "That's great. Just great."
"When's the exam?"
"Tomorrow. It's the first one and I really want to start off strong."
He nodded. "Understandable. Having some trouble?"
Elsa hesitated. "A...a little," He arched an eyebrow. "Or a lot...I don't understand any of it."
He gave her a warm smile. "Want some help?"
"Oh. No thank you. I couldn't ask you to do that."
He shrugged his shoulders. "It's fine. I'm done for today, all I was waiting on was you picking up the little guy," He gestured to the crate, still sitting on the chair. "If it's okay with you, that is. I understand completely if you're not comfortable with it. You don't exactly know me."
Elsa studied his face and realized he had the same expression when she first met him at the diner. He had been caught staring at her coworker Monica and when questioned about it became uncomfortable, apologizing right away for being, in his words, a creeper.
Elsa knew what she was about to say was outrageous and not at all sane, but she really wanted an A; and he was valedictorian of his class.
"You can come over to our place. Anna's home waiting for me."
Elsa may want a good grade, but she knows how to deal with strangers. Sure, she invited him over, but Anna would be there. She figured it would've been smarter to suggest a more public place, like the library, but her textbook and laptop were back at her house. And, she'll admit it, she was too lazy and tired to drive to her house, go out, and then drive back again.
Dr. Jensen stood surprised but then nodded his head. "Uh, sure. Just let me get my things and change."
He turned and walked back to the small offices out back. Elsa leaned down and looked into Olaf's cage. "I hope I'm not making a mistake, little guy."
Olaf gave a small mew.
"Okay, so the kingdom for the frog is?"
"Animalia?"
"Correct, and a group of frogs is called?"
"...A knot?"
"Nope, that's toads."
Elsa leaned back into the couch and grumbled irritably. She ran a hand down her face then brought it back up to rub her eyes. She got past the bone structure finally, but now she had to know the kingdom, class, and other useless information? It's a frog! "Toad, frog, what's the difference?" She said irritably.
"Well, toads have a rougher exterior and live more in-" Elsa shot the man across from her an icy look. "Rhetorical?"
"Rhetorical." She repeated.
"Sorry."
She huffed and bent forward, returning to hovering over her binder on the coffee table. She massaged her temples for the fourth time that day. Gregor sat on the floor cross-legged on the other side. "No, I'm sorry. You're trying to help me and all I'm doing is snapping at you."
He brushed it off easily. "I wouldn't call it snapping per say."
"I would." Anna chimed in.
She was seated on the armchair with a book in her lap, Olaf snuggled up to her thigh. One hand absentmindedly scratched his back while the other held the page in place. She never looked up from the passage she was on but a smirk graced her features. Elsa sent her a glare, knowing she could see it even if her eyes were down.
Anna's reaction to Elsa bringing their veterinarian over was nothing short of amusing. She stared bug-eyed as he walked in after Elsa and began to take off his coat. Anna grabbed it for him and hung it up before shoving the elder sister into her room. Anna leaned on the door and Elsa began explaining what happened. She listened intently and then stepped aside, granting the blonde permission to go back into the living room. Anna followed her out and went over to the kitchen, finishing up her snack like she didn't just trap her sister in her own bedroom. She even offered to make Elsa and Gregor one if they were hungry.
"Thank you for the support." Elsa replied dryly.
Anna's smirk widened. "Happy to help, dear sister."
Elsa rolled her eyes as Gregor chuckled. "You two are quite amusing together."
"Thanks." Both said with a smile.
The elder returned her attention to her notes. "Okay, so if a group of toads is a knot, then a group of frogs is a..." She flipped through her textbook. "An army."
"Mhmm. Also, pay close attention to the questions asked at the end of each chapter. Professor Weselton likes to pull bonus questions from there."
Elsa beamed. "Really? Thanks so much."
Anna cleared her throat. "Hey, Elsa. I hate to interrupt,"
"Since when?"
"Haha, funny. Anyways, it's almost dinner and it's your turn to cook."
Elsa looked at her wristwatch to see it read 5:42. "Shoot." She mumbled. She got up off the couch and started to pack her things into her backpack.
"I didn't realize how late it was." She looked over to see Gregor start to stand up. "Would you like to stay for dinner?"
He paused, one knee on the ground with both hands resting on it. "Oh, that's very kind of you but I couldn't impose."
Elsa went to argue but Anna beat her to it. "Nonsense. It's just the two of us, we have plenty to spare. We usually have enough afterwards that Friday night is purely leftovers."
"Are you sure?"
"Positive. I insist. It's the least I can do. You take care of our kitten and helped me study. I would feel bad if you didn't." Elsa asserted.
Gregor laughed and stood full height. "Well, if you insist, I'd love to. Mind if I run to the bathroom?"
Elsa walked into the kitchen and started to grab some pots from the lower cabinets. "Down the hall, second door to your left." Her answer was muffled by the cabinet but he heard it loud and clear.
Anna sauntered up to Elsa as she placed the pot on the stove. "He's very nice."
Elsa nodded. "Couldn't agree more. He really helped me out. I actually feel good about this exam."
"That's great, Elsa." Anna smiled warmly at Elsa's back when she went to grab the salt and pepper. "It's really great."
Elsa stopped sifting through the cabinets and snapped her fingers. "Oh, I almost forgot." She ran into her room without another word, leaving a confused Anna standing beside the stove. Elsa came out with a large jar of Nutella and a bag of pretzels. "They were out of Valentine's stuff already. People really love chocolate that's 50% off."
Anna threw herself on her sister and wrapped her in a bone-crushing hug. "I don't care, I love it. You know I eat that stuff like crazy."
Elsa laughed and returned the hug as normally as she could with a jar and bag in her hands. "Yes, I'm well aware. Happy Belated Valentine's Day."
Anna snatched up both items and then gave Elsa a kiss on the cheek, not exactly tall enough to reach her forehead. "Thank you! Love ya!"
She bounded over to her room and shoved the snack into her bedside table. Perfect studying food. Elsa giggled and turned back to the stove, making dinner for three. So maybe biology wasn't that bad, but she still hated frogs.
AUTHOR'S NOTE: Due to the continuous snow we have been getting one of my classes has been cancelled twice this week! Yaaay!
Like I said before, Elsa seems to be a very analytical woman, which is why I made her great at math and a business major. I'm still unsure what Anna's is yet. The beginning takes place right after Anna talks to Kristoff while the rest takes place two days after. Please let me know what you think of Gregor, and I promise the next time he appears I'll have a description of him.
As always, PLEASE REVIEW! :D