"Elsa, you're making me dizzy."
Anna sat on the couch, her eyes following her elder sister's pacing. She stole a glance at the kitchen clock. "We're gonna be late. You don't wanna miss your own graduation." She reasoned gently.
Elsa ceased her pacing and stood hugging her middle. She wore a blue dress that flowed down to her feet, the straps curled around her neck in a halter-style. A belt with sequins and a large snowflake in the middle wrapped around her waist as a layer of a lighter blue fabric could be seen from a slit in the front. Her make-up and hair were done as she stared back worriedly. "I think I'm going to be sick."
Anna got up and hugged her sister from the side. "It's just graduation. You did it once for high school, you can do it again."
The younger sister sported a light green dress. Her straps cut off at the shoulders with dark green lining at the end of the sleeves and bottom. Floral designs were scattered across tastefully. Her hair was up in a bun with a little make-up, more natural than her sister's purple eyeshadow.
Elsa gently shrugged Anna's hand off her shoulder. "You don't understand. This isn't high school, it's college. It's a lot more intimidating."
Anna repositioned to stand in front of the nervous girl. "Hey." She stated firmly, causing Elsa to look up at her. "You have nothing to worry about. You're in the top ten of your graduating class, you secured a job just last week, and all you have to do is walk up, grab a rolled up piece a paper, smile at the camera, and then walk off. Piece of cake."
Elsa lightly rolled her eyes. "That was ages ago, Anna. Nowadays they hand it in a nice portfolio or something."
"Do you want encouragement or not?"
Elsa smiled wide and wrapped Anna in a hug. "How do you always know how to make me feel better?"
She felt the redhead shrug. "It's a gift."
"How modest." The blonde chuckled.
Why did my last name have to begin with an A? Elsa shifted in her seat anxiously as the valedictorian finished up their speech. They announced that after speeches the diplomas would be distributed in alphabetical order.
She couldn't fathom why she was so nervous. It was just like Anna said: grab the diploma, smile, and get off the stage, simple. She anxiously bunched up her gown and looked behind at Rapunzel. The girl made eye contact and waved with an excited smile. Elsa returned the wave with a nervous grin. Rapunzel noticed and gave her an encouraging look with a small thumps-up.
The valedictorian returned to her seat on the stage as the dean took the podium. "Thank you for that inspiring speech Astrid." He turned to the ocean of students. "I stand here before you today as your dean, but come after this speech that shall no longer be true. It has been an extreme pleasure getting to know and work with all of you. I understand that this sounds rehearsed, like I say it to every senior class each year, over and over. But know this, I truly mean these words.
"Each and every one of you will go off and change lives. I'm not saying you have to become the president, a CEO, or even the manager of a company. You change the lives of the people you interact with: sisters, brothers, your parents, friends, coworkers, and so on. You've all made it to this moment, a feat that couldn't be accomplished without hard work, no matter how much you all slacked off," A round of laughter came from the students. "I'm proud of everyone, and I'm proud to have been your dean. So without further ado, it is with great honor I present the graduating class their diplomas."
At this, the row Elsa sat in got up from their seats and lined up at the bottom of the steps to the stage. There were only three ahead of the blonde before she was called up.
"Elsa Anderson." Applause filled the auditorium. She heard a familiar scream that could only be her sister's. She smirked and laughed quietly as she walked across.
She stopped in front of the dean and administrator. He took the diploma from the woman beside him and held out his hand with a proud look. "Congratulations, Elsa. It's been an honor."
Elsa took his hand and smiled up at him. "Thank you, Dean Thomas. Thank you very much."
He handed the diploma with a final pat to the shoulder. She looked at the camera, a bright light flashed, and she exited. The first thought that came to her: I'm seeing spots.
"Congratulations!"
Elsa was sent backwards as Anna bowled herself into her, giving her the tightest hug she could muster. Elsa laughed and returned it, ignoring her lungs begging for air. She felt her cap being adjusted and looked up to see Kristoff with flowers. Anna finally let her go and Elsa brought a hand up to place her cap back in its place with a laugh. Kristoff handed her the bouquet then gave her a hug.
"Thank you, Kristoff." Elsa said. She looked him up and down, noticing his attire. "You clean up nicely."
The man was dressed in black slacks with a teal polo and wore an open black vest over it. He grinned sheepishly. "Thanks. Congratulations, Elsa. Feel any different now that you're a college graduate?"
Elsa shook her head. "No, not really." She glanced over to see Anna smirking. Before she could say anything the blonde held her hand up. "I know, I had nothing to worry about."
Anna placed her hand on Elsa's upper arm with a knowing smile. "I knew you could do it."
Elsa smiled gently in thanks. "Yes, you did. I love you, Anna."
They soon were back in a hug. "I love you too, Elsa."
"Elsa!"
Both turned to see Rapunzel jogging up to them in her cap and gown. Anna let go and gave the brunette the same greeting Elsa received. Unprepared and already moving on her feet, Anna was able to actually knock Rapunzel over. The girl got the last laugh as she took the redhead down with her. Both erupted into giggles.
"Congrats, Punze." Anna said through her laughter.
"Thank you, Anna. Oh, and the next time you want to congratulate me, do it more gently." Rapunzel joked as she reached over for her cap with amusement.
"You got it." Anna agreed happily.
Two hands came into the views of the girls sprawled out on the grass. One belonged to Kristoff, the other was Eugene's, Rapunzel's boyfriend. Both men helped their girlfriends up. Eugene wrapped his arm around Rapunzel's waist and held up a hand in greeting.
"Hello, you two. Congrats, Elsa."
She nodded her head in thanks. "Thank you." She then gestured to Kristoff. "Have you two met?"
Eugene grinned wide. "Nope!" He confirmed. The man offered his free hand to Kristoff who shook it firmly. "The name's Eugene. Nice to meet you."
"Kristoff, and same."
Anna grabbed her boyfriend's forearm and started to bounce while looking over at her sister. "We should all go out to celebrate!"
Rapunzel smiled apologetically. "My parents are taking us out to a restaurant."
Anna's smile faltered. "Oh, I'm sorry. I guess I got carried away, of course you want to spend the day with your family."
The atmosphere changed suddenly. Kristoff placed his hand over Anna's while Elsa walked up beside her. All three held small smiles, but sadness was in their eyes. Rapunzel detached herself from Eugene and hugged her friend.
"I know your parents would've been proud of you, Elsa." She sympathized. "Your aunt and uncle, too."
The girls' aunt and uncle couldn't make it and felt absolutely horrible. The two had run into a small financial problem and couldn't afford the plane tickets. They both apologized and stressed how they were going to scrounge up some money, but Elsa being Elsa insisted it wasn't necessary. She knew they loved her and that they felt terrible about it, she wasn't going to have them spend their last few dollars on tickets to her graduation. They already had to buy two for the girls to visit for the summer.
"Thank you, Rapunzel. Really, it means a lot."
The woman extended her arm to grab Anna into a group hug. "Well, it's true as can be. You two are amazing, don't ever forget it." She pecked both on the cheek on either side of her. "I've gotta go. We should go out tomorrow, girls night out."
"Sure." Both agreed together.
Eugene smiled and said goodbye, offering one last congratulations to Elsa. The couple walked off to find Rapunzel's parents.
Kristoff grabbed Anna's hand and gave it a squeeze before addressing the girls. "How about I take you two out to dinner? My treat."
"Oh, Kristoff, we couldn't-"
"Uh uh uh, no buts or excuses. I just got my paycheck and worked overtime at the rink. I insist."
Elsa sighed and relented after a small nudge from her sister. "Alright, but I insist I pay the tip."
Anna intervened. "Oh no you don't. This is your graduation, I'll pay it."
"Both of you aren't paying a cent. It's my treat."
The three started to bicker as they walked off, none of them realizing they hadn't even picked a place to dine.
The girls walked into the house tiredly. Anna threw herself across her bed while Elsa sat beside her. The redhead sighed and turned her head with an excited expression despite being exhausted. "That was fun. Who knew you could dance?"
Elsa laughed and bent down to take off her heels. "Should I take that as a compliment?"
Anna sat up. "You know what I mean. Did you have fun?"
The woman nodded with a yawn. "Mhmm." She covered her mouth as another one escaped. Anna got up off the bed and started to take her dress off. "I think I'm going to turn in. Goodnight, Anna."
"Night, sis." She threw on a nightshirt and ran to hug Elsa from behind. "I'm really proud of you, Elsa."
The graduate rested both her hands on the ones around her waist. "I'm proud of you too, Anna." She turned around and gave her a kiss on the forehead. "Sweet dreams, get some sleep. I don't know about you, but I'm sleeping in tomorrow."
Anna laughed. "I can live with that."
Elsa closed her baby sister's door and waked across to her room. She left her door open enough to allow Olaf to trot in and then shut it once he was in. She crawled into bed and settled down, waiting for the feline to jump up. He curled up against her side and dozed off, Elsa following him soon after.
AUTHOR'S NOTE: Shorter than usual, but I really like it. I love writing these two sisters, so many sibling-like feels! :D Aside from a few small things concerning Gregor, this is where I'm starting to lose ideas. So here's where you wonderful viewers come in! If you have an idea, send me a prompt! I will try to complete everyone's, but I can only do that if you review or message me ideas! I shall be waiting with baited breath. (Yeah, I don't get the saying either)
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