I can't remember the last time I felt so comfortable in a bikini in front of the boys. Or actually comfortable at all. I've always hated my slim build and much preferred being curvy. Besides, I had such pale skin, so I always have to cover up or find a way to show less. Plus, Fin would tease me so much in front of the boys that I would probably die from embarrassment. But, not anymore.

I embraced my petite build, and (dare I say it) embraced Anna's 'gift' of tiny bikini's. Even though they weren't practical to swim in, I still tried.

It had only been a week since Hiccup got here but its felt like much longer. We've done a lot of things together since; walk on the beach, go to the boardwalk, watch movies. I admit, I enjoyed the attention I was getting from him. It took away from the pain of Jack and how much of an ass he's been up until now.

Hiccup was different. He looked at me differently than Jack ever could. When I look at him I can see he is actually listening to me, taking in my company and not pushing me away. I enjoyed his company so much that suddenly I wasn't sure when I actually started to like Hiccup - but I always kind of knew he liked me. My affection towards him was just starting - my heart still a little tender from the previous Frost I let into it.

Lounging on the pool deck, I soaked up the beams. It had been a rainy last couple of days so I was finally happy to be outside in the sun. I longed for it during the Boston winters, even though the cold never really bothered me anyways. I just liked summer.

Hiccup had a shift today at the club. His first shift as a lifeguard there. Ever since Jack had started working there the summer he turned sixteen, Hiccup has dreamed of working there. Last year was his first and he absolutely loved it. A month into both boys working there Jack quit and took up busing tables in town at On the Rocks. He said it was easier than guarding and less stressful - but I actually think it was because he hated it when Hiccup would do anything he did. As if it was wrong for them to do the same thing. To have the same job or the same hobby was a big 'no no' for Jack.

They were always funny like that. Hiccup wanting what Jack had and then once he got it , Jack sought out something else. Jack was the reason Hiccup pushed so hard in hockey.

From inside I could hear a string of giggles before blondy emerged with Jack. It was so strange seeing him now, because in all honesty, I haven't even thought of him until today - barely even remember seeing him. Zel was in a green bikini that was super tiny, probably tinier than Anna's a few years ago. She skipped past me, Jack by her side. Her suit was tiny but she really did work it with her long lean legs and tight toned curves. He, too, looked good in a pair of black and red board shorts, I could get a full view of his lean muscles under his taut light skin.

Together they looked like something only a magazine cover could have created.

It made me roll my eyes behind my sunglasses at them.

"Mind if we hang here?" she asked in a sing song voice, pulling up a lounge chair beside me. Jack sat first and she perched on his lap. It was kind of sickening to see them together.

"It's his house," I turn my attention to my phone and began looking for Hiccups number. Damnit, when was he off again? I sorted through our previous texts before firing him one.

WHEN R U OFF?

Send.

"- I couldn't believe how rude this guy was to me. I mean, he was nice but I don't see why he would try to grab me, you know?" she talked a lot and it started giving me a head ache.

When I glanced over though I noticed Jack staring past her at me. When he looked at me with those baby blue jewels I could feel all my hard work to push him out tumble over, all he had to do was give me that look and I was done. I had the urge to stick my tongue out at him but I didn't and tried to remain cool behind my sunglasses. After about five minutes of her constant blabber and no text from Hiccup I decided to do what I do best - seeing as they weren't going anywhere.

I walked to the dive tank end of the pool and I heard Rapunzel making noises "oh, she's going to put on a show!"

"Nah, she'll start swimming. She can do it for hours." I heard Jack suddenly in what felt like a long time. He knew I swam well - better than any of the boys.

I fixed goggles on my face and without hesitation did a perfect swan dive into the water. I swam as hard and as fast as I could - as if to prove that I was actually the better swimmer. Before I knew it I found my stride and didn't even realize when the two had left.

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"Finally!" I was waiting on the porch when Hiccup parked his car. He strode over and I gave him a hug. I missed this, being in his arms. I was so use to it all last week - having him to myself.

"I've been so bored here, let's go out!" I actually spent a lot of time getting ready, mostly with my eyes. I tried a winged liner look that was more casual and paired it one of my cutest outfits; loose fitting blue tank top with a pair of high waist acid washed denim shorts.

"Sure, just let me freshen up." Hiccup strode inside and I sat on the porch again, admiring my handy work on my toes during my mini manicure/pedicure self session this afternoon after my swim.

"So now it's Hiccup?" Jack was behind me, suddenly at the door when I spun around.

"It's none of your business, Jack."

"Yes it is, because that's my brother. What, you're going to realize that he's not what your looking for and move on? Like you did with me?"

"W-What are you saying, where is this coming from?" I stood up now, glaring up at him.

"This is a giant game to you, which one of us you can get."

"You're the one who had your toy over all day today! If you think anyone has been playing with feelings it's been you! You know I've always had feelings for you. But what do you do, you string me along with all your sick mind games. You're the one who can't let me off the hook. You just want me to be your little admirer forever! Well guess what Jack, screw you! I'm done being your toy."

My heart was pounding. My blood boiled beneath my skin so much I was shaking and I realized everything I was saying was true. Jack realized this too as his icy blue jewels widened in disbelief.

"You think I've strung you along?"

"You knew I had feelings for you." I scoffed.

He wasn't going to make me cry, not today.

"What have I done to deserve so much bull shit from you? So what a girl is interested in me, I never said I was interested in her." He stepped closer to me and I could feel his anger radiating off him. There was a scent on him I suddenly realized as booze. He grabbed my shoulders and jerked me closer to him.

"You don't know half of the shit I've went through but I'm past saving aren't I, Elsa?" His fingers dug into my skin and I flinched. His face was in front of mine, those blue eyes livid and frustrated.

"J-Jack let go of me," I couldn't keep the tremble from my tone. This wasn't Jack. Not the Jack who was care-free and casual.

"Are you really done with me Els? Because if you are then by all means go for my brother. But if I'm still what you want than you can't be with Hiccup."

"I'm not just some blonde side chick you can toy with. If you really don't feel anything for Rapunzel why string her along? That's exactly what you're going to do to me. It's what you have done to me."

"Rapunzel is my distraction from what I really want." He pulled me even closer, his face so close to mine. Those eyes flickered down and he trailed a finger up my arm. I tried not to shiver from his touch and when his soft hands were at my jaw my body betrayed me. I leaned closer into him, my heart pounding. I had no idea what we were doing, no idea what I was doing.

Emotions were wild, I couldn't figure out if I was mad at him or if he was mad at me. I didn't know if I wanted him to touch me or to scream out and push him away.

I was acting on pure impulse. Jack stroked my jawline with his thumb, those blue eyes never leaving mine. Our faces were inches apart, so close that if I tilted my head even the slightest we would probably be kissing by now.

I imagined it over and over again - Jack and I kissing. It would be under the stars on the beach, after he admitted that he has loved me for as long as he could remember. I could only envy any girl who got to kiss him - it was one of my biggest dreams. This boy who could wield so much power over me, all I wanted was for him to kiss me.

"You can't give up on me," his voice was suddenly broken and instead of kissing me he dropped his head into my shoulder. I could feel myself breathing heavily, and I bet he could hear my heart pounding beneath my chest.

"Jack let go of me." My voice was barley a whisper.

"Elsa, don't give up. I know I have no right to tell you that. But please, don't give up on me."

"What the hell is going on out here?" Hiccup was between us in moments. He smelled like he had just came out from the shower. Fresh and clean. His wet hair still tousled on his head.

He ripped Jacks grasp away like it was nothing and Jack stumbled backwards.

"What the hell, man! How much have you had to drink?" Hiccup strode over to his intoxicated brother. Jack swayed slightly but didn't answer.

"What if mom saw you like this, you know how pissed she would be. What the heck happened out here," now Hiccup was looking at me. I grabbed my arm and looked down.

"Nothing happened," Jack stumbled to the stairs. He glanced back at me, those sly blue eyes watching me before he retreated inside the house.

Did Jack just confess to having feelings for me?

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"He didn't do anything stupid did he?" Hiccup was trying to focus on driving but I can tell he was distracted by what he saw. I would have been too - seeing Jack and me together like that.

"No, he was just drunk and trying to argue with me." I touched my shoulder where he had dug his fingers, Hiccup noticed my movements and his hand on the wheel tightened while he grumbled something under his breath.

It wasn't a lie, but it wasn't actually the truth. What do I say, oh no your brother was just telling me in his sick way that he wants me to be his toy.

"I'm really sorry, Els." Hiccup finally says even though I know he hates having to apologize for his brother.

"It's not big deal. Same old Jack right?" I try to shrug it off, both my feelings of guilt and my mixed feelings for Jack.

"Well, I don't know. He's just so off since -" He's looking past me before lightly raking a hand through his head and averting his eyes back to the road. He took a turn into a low key restaurant we both know called Off the Rocks. it was where Jack took up busing tables for the summer.

'Since when?' I wanted to ask but I couldn't. Who cares anyways right?

"I've been meaning to ask," he leaves our conversation about Jack and leans across the car to grab my hand. "Since we've known each other, you know I've always had a crush on you."

I laughed, "no I'm pretty sure you've always liked Astrid."

She was a cute, sporty blonde he grew up with back home, I believe they were on and off again during the summer last year.

He blushes a little but the off color red looks so nice on him. It makes me smile uncontrollably and forget about the Astrid thing.

"Well, yeah but she and I are just like good friends. Besides her, it's always been you. And since we've been getting closer I've really wanted to ask if you'd like to take our relationship to the next level." Those jade eyes were fixated on me now. There was no escape and I bite my lip nervously before trying to clear my throat.

"Yes," I smiled and could feel my cheeks burning, "yes I would like that."

Hiccups face erupted into a huge grin before he chuckled in relief. I joined him - with everything that has happened the past couple of weeks what else could I have said?

"Don't give up on me." I hear Jacks voice in the back of my mind and I suddenly can't shake him. He's there, those blue eyes on me and I realize that he's not going to leave. I still feel his touch on my skin. His warning hung in the air all night.

"If I'm still what you want then you can't be with Hiccup'.

The truth is, I didn't know what I wanted. All I knew is I wanted this all to go back to the way it was suppose to. I wanted to know why everything had to change and everyone had to change as well. This was suppose to be the summer that distracted me from last. Something amazing was suppose to happen to make me remember that there is some kind of good that comes with the bad. But so far it's been nothing but bad. I've lost Jack - someone I care about no matter how much we fight.

"Don't give up on me."

He was drunk, I reminded myself. And deluded, he had his 'toy' Zel over all day doing god knows what inside his room. Was I going to lower myself to that kind of relationship where I need to fight for his attention? No. Hiccup wasn't that kind of guy - he would treat me, has treated me, with nothing but respect and decency. He would never put his hands on me like Jack had.

Or treat me the way Jack has this past year.

There's no excuse for him anymore and I'm tired of trying to help him out of the dog house. My mind was set and my bed was made. Tonight was the start of Hiccup and I. A new relationship with endless possibilities.

Jack and I were nothing but a fairy tale that I made up. I dressed him up as prince but he never was. Done were the days of me chasing Jack Frost.

I was looking forward to the days Hiccup and I spent together now as a couple.

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Authors Notes:

Thanks for everyone reviewing!

Are Hiccup and Elsa going to have a rocky start to their new relationship?

How will Jack take the sudden news? Will Elsa find he's pushing away from her or moving closer?

All that and more in the next chapter! Until then, peeps!

Cassie!