Hello again. I know, I'm being extra nice. It's Memorial day so I have no school and I need something to keep me occupied since it rained on my other plans (shocker). But, here ya go!

Kate was still mad at Jack. Just a month ago he wouldn't have even thought of standing up for her, and now he was protecting her? She didn't need protecting, she'd managed just fine without him for the past three years.

Then she felt bad. Maybe he was just slightly reverting back to his old self now that he had a person he could actually be himself with. And she had ruined it. Of course she did. She always did those things.

She sighed. It was Saturday. She might as well go over to the practice rooms and make something of her time.

She grabbed her bag and walked out, locking her dorm and saying goodbye to Nevara.

The practice rooms were empty which was a definite positive. She settled into room 7, running her hands over the keys.

She didn't feel like singing, she would have enough of that come Monday.

She started to play another warm up melody when a voice cleared their throat.

Just like a replay of her meeting two days ago, she was faced with Mr. Black.

"H-hello, sir," she stammered.

"Sir? Please," when he stepped into the light, it wasn't Mr. Black, but someone who looked an awful lot like him. "I'm Mr. Black's son, I guess, but 'sir' is a little over the top."

Now she knew where he was familiar. He was the one who had beaten up Jack at the winter festival. She was unsure of whether she wanted to cower in fear or give him a 'well done.'

When in doubt, leave emotion out.

"I'm sorry, I thought you were Mr. Black. I did expect him today so I was just playing," she replied, probably sounding twenty years older than seventeen.

"I'm Pitch, you are?"

"I-I-I'm Kate," she whispered.

"Sorry, what was that?"

"It's Kate," she tried louder,

"Well hello Kate. Listen, I need to practice, so could you try and keep it down?"

Kate was a little shocked. This Pitch was no better than Jack! Seemingly nice one minute, a jerk the next. Whatever. She was tired of this.

"No problem I was just leaving," she told him, despite the fact that she had just gotten there.

She went back to her dorm, working on the lyrics and music through her fingers on the table.

Over the weekend, Jack had met with Anna at the coffee shop, devising a plan. Sure,it would take a little sneaking around and maybe a little exaggerated truths here and there but this was Elsa they were talking about.

They planned to hatch their operation next weekend.

Before Kate and Jack knew it, it was Monday, time for presentations.

Since they were the first to be paired, they were going to be the last be be presenting. Figures.

Kate sighed. Jack came up to her.

"Do you have the music?" He asked coldly.

Kate nodded.

So she gets all shy and polite when she wants to hide, Jack noted.

So he becomes an arrogant prat when he's angry, Kate noted.

She handed the sheet to him.

Lots of people went, and Ms. Tooth was quite pleased with how well everyone was doing.

"Alright everyone, now, the moment you've all been waiting for, please welcome Jack Frost and Kate Hope!"

The crowd erupted in applause. Kate thought she saw some students not even in the choir class come to watch them- her, perform.

There were screams from girls for Jack, and he winked at the crowd.

Kate rolled her eyes, but smiled when she caught sight of Hiccup giving her a thumbs up. She waved slightly, and then went to sit down.

She brushed the navy blue skirt behind her, resting it so it was comfortable. Jack strapped on an acoustic guitar and walked over behind Kate. She was a little unnerved with how close he had to be but they had to interact and listen to each others parts.

This was going to be fun.

Elsa started off with a small little melody, which Jack then joined in the play the familiar beat.

(Jack: bold, Kate: italics, both: bold and italics)

I will not make

The same mistakes that you did

I will not let

Myself cause my heart so much misery

I will not break

The way you did you fell so hard

I've learned the hard way

To never let it get that far

Jack started out the way he normally did; cold and emotionless but lively to hide it, and Kate was quieter than usual. It was a bit tense on the scene since they weren't comfortable singing together since they were still frustrated. But Kate's thoughts always got heavy with Jack Overland no matter how hard she tried not too when she sang this song. The emotion was already in her voice, but hers grew stronger, more sure. Jack couldn't help but think of Elsa with this song. He allowed the forbidden public emotion in his voice to ring through.

Because of you

I never stray too far from the sidewalk

Because of you

I learned to play on the safe side so I don't get hurt

Because of you

I find it hard to trust not only me but everyone around me

Because of you

I am afraid

One was there about knowing the truth. If only the other could be. But the one who knew prayed that he would never know. But she also prayed that he would.

Jack wanted to close his eyes and find Elsa sitting there, playing the piano beside him. The lyrics he sang sure were true. If she was singing this, would they be true too? He tried it, but when he opened his eyes, it was still Kate.

If only he'd open his eyes a little wider.

I lose my way

And it's not too long before you point it out

I cannot cry

Because I know that's weakness in your eyes

Kate couldn't believe the truth behind that. She wouldn't ever cry. Come close, maybe, but crying was letting go. And Kate never let go.

I'm forced to fake

A smile, a laugh everyday of my life

How accurate for Jack. He didn't even remember the last time he smiled. Even though he really did. It was before Elsa. Of course. But she wasn't here now to care. He would be doing something about that. One doesn't just up and leave for no reason.

No they do not, Kate would mentally agree.

My heart can't possibly break

When it wasn't even whole to start with

Because of you

I never stray too far from the sidewalk

Because of you

I learned to play on the safe side so I don't get hurt

Because of you

I find it hard to trust not only me but everyone around me

Because of you

I am afraid

Kate was now tearing up in her eyes. That was as close as she ever got to crying. She hadn't even cried at her parent's funeral, for God's sake, how could Jack be making her like this? Jack didn't really care. All he did care about was his "fun" events. And he would never know the real truth behind everything. Ever.

I watched you die

I heard you cry every night in your sleep

I was so young

You should have known better than to lean on me

Kate again was thrown into thoughts of Jack. When his parent's marriage went down the drain, he was so defeated. She had been his rock, but even back then he had no idea how breakable she really was. If he did know he would probably laugh in her face.

And now I cry in the middle of the night

For the same damn thing

Kate sang softly and slower with a single piano chord to ring out. And Jack did the same. Each for just one line.

Because of you

I never stray too far from the sidewalk

Because of you

I learned to play on the safe side so I don't get hurt

...

Because of you

I try my hardest just to forget everything

Because of you

I don't know how to let anyone else in

Again, the two marveled in the truth behind their lyrics. If anything, those were the most accurate for each of them. Although, they both wouldn't know it about each other. Things would be so much easier if they did. Kate had literally erased herself to forget everything that had happened, she was even willing to let Jack go in the process. Jack always held everyone at a distance, deceiving everyone with his carefree and easy going attitude. No one knew the truth about either of them.

Because of you

I'm ashamed of my life because it's empty

Because of you

I am afraid

They went on in a finishing harmony, but now all Kate wanted was to get off that stage with Jack. She couldn't handle it anymore.

Because of you

Because of you

They concluded, and the choir room thundered with the claps of everyone.

Jack looked over at Kate, the person he thought was his friend, and saw her eyes were watering. She was his friend, and he did enjoy being around her.

"Kate, I'm-"

She didn't let him finish.

She just gave him a brief glance from the corner of her eyes and ran off, clutching her hand to her chest.

Or was it her heart?

CupcakeMonkey567: lol cross my heart and hope to die (not really but it will be plenty dramatic in the future to come, I can promise you that)

AhsokaTano11: I feel like that sometimes. And wait were you checking it during school? Uh...good for you I guess?

Your awesomness: good question, I often ask myself that at times (haha I'm sure that's comforting for you to know, just wait and see, but trust me they will go through quite a sour patch batch before they do)

DragonIceFury: that's okay, I still feel really bad. But anyways, thanks again

frozenfaatic45: yeah, I hope I kind of answered your questions in the chapter...

Guest: because Kate is highly ignorant as well and is sick of doing things for the sake of Jack. And I plan on explaining this later but, I looked this up, 'Nevara' means snowflake in Latin. I'm pretty sure...Great now I'm not sure. And uh, sorry, I didn't mean to make it that much of a mystery, I just meant to refer that Hiccup told Jack about her weakness for puppy dog eyes and yeah I didn't mean to make it a big question, sorry about that. And no hard feelings on Flynn I just used him cuz he's generally the popular "player." And yes, yes they do.

Snowman: lol I think you have some competition for long reviews here ;P but yeah, I tried to explain your confusion in the first part of this chapter and hope that clarified it a bit, and if it doesn't then just say so and I will thoroughly explain it. And yeah, that's pretty much it, I guess. Anna and Jack won't find anything for a while. Not if Kate has anything to say about it...oops, I've said too much...Anywho, yes, you basically walked right into that one, pal. Haha, yeah I'm pretty sure that's like that everywhere. Well that sure gives me hope for my future. And if you don't want to receive all the PMs you could just pull a Kate and tell them "Bite me" and to get over themselves and receive their own damn PMs. Lol I'm such a nice person today.

moon72: well hello ad thank you! I am too. Thank you for reviewing and again, hope I answered a little of your confusion in the chapter. And it makes her mad because she doesn't like all the fake masks he always puts up around himself in front of everyone else. She hates how he can't just be truthful (*cough cough* controversy much there, Kate?) and be himself when he had no reason to hide other than losing her, which she doesn't see how or why he would have been so upset by that. Sure, he'd be sad but she thought that eventually, Jack would just forget about her. And, right now, that's exactly what she thinks. ("Oh yeah, I was just thinking about this friend I used to have. She was from Arendelle as well, barely remember her name now, you know how it goes." ~Jack, chapter 10) And yes, there will be plenty of grenades.

Guest: don't we all?

CupcakeMonkey567: hello again, and Goddammit don't spoil the story for everyone! ;P

Shimmer Shine: ha, you wish ;)

BellaDK: thank you, I especially did this cuz Elsa does not believe in true love at first sight, and, to be quite honest, it gets annoying with all those fanfics where Elsa and Jack are just like "I see you! I love you!" Ha, it's not exactly that but same difference. But yeah, I like the fascinating love-hate relationships.

Until next time my faithful readers/reviewers/followers/favoritors! (Okay, that took way too much effort to put down...)