[ Elsa ]
Punzie, Anna, Merida and I sat down on the center table in the whole cafe. We placed our breakfast trays down on the table and began taking some bites. They began telling me all about the Academy; what the teachers are like, the different and variety of subjects, different activities and what not. When they finished, they chatted with each other while I'm just lost in thoughts, staring in the distance. Though I act like my mind isn't occupied, what happened yesterday hasn't gotten out of my mind, not even for a second! A lot has happened, I caught the entire school's attention because I fought a stranger who turned out to be a close friend of my sister and cousin. I met new friends along the way and they welcomed me with open arms. Then worst of all, my powers showed because of my frustration.
As I eat my pancakes, the guilt of what I did to Jack is starting to settle in my conscience...but then again, he deserved it. It's his fault I was bad yesterday. My anger suddenly formed again.
"Earth to Elsa?" Anna clicked her fingers in front of my eyes, snapping me out of my thoughts.
"Huh?" I turned my head to her, she looked at me worriedly. "You okay?" she asked.
"Y-yeah" I flinched.
"You don't sound okay." Merida said as she swallowed a bite from her omelette.
I looked down and breathed a smile.
"If it's about Jack, don't worry about it." Punzie said.
I just nodded, even if I still worry about it and I hate what he did; I don't wanna make an enemy.
"Let's just change the topic so Elsa will get her mind off silly Jack." Merida suggested.
"Yeah" Anna agreed.
"I wanna know all about your birthday party Punzie!" Merida exclaimed and touched Punzie's forearm.
My eyes widened, suddenly my vision brightened and I got swallowed by a bright light. The happenings from that night all flash backed to me. Everything showed in fast-motion, from the dance, the kiss and the running. The memory of the night that supposedly never happened; it all felt like it just happened yesterday but really, it was almost a week ago.
Why does the memory still feel so fresh? My lips pressed against Jackson's face still brings chills up my spine...but it's the good kind.
"I'm so sorry I wasn't able to come. You know how my mum is." Merida's voice broke me out of my thoughts.
I looked at Punzie, I didn't go to her party either...or at least I pretended I didn't. If I really have to forget about what happened, I have to instill in my mind that I wasn't present at the party either. That and so no one will suspect. "I'm sorry too Punzie!" I said, they all turned to me. "For sleeping in at the time of your party." I added.
"It's alright Elsa. I know how tough your duties are in Arendelle." she said.
"Punzie! Ssh!" Merida hushed her. "Nobody must know we're..." she gestured her hands in a circular motion.
"Right." Anna smiled. The 4 of us, sitting on the round table are all princesses, but no one knows and no one needs to find out. Last thing we want is to be biassed by our teachers.
"Everyone may we have your attention please!" a girly voice rang through the cafe. All heads turn to the entrance door. There stood 3 tall brunette girls, wearing the same uniform as us. They're aligned properly like they're about to present a product to us. The girl in the center holds a megaphone, she's the one speaking. I heard Punzie growl in annoyance. I turned to them just as Anna rolled her eyes. "What's up?" I look at them strangely.
"Those 3 girls are witches." Merida said.
"Huh?" I gave them a confused look.
Merida looked at the 3 girls then at me, she pulled me close and we all lean on the table. "They call themselves the Mojo Girls." Punzie whispered.
"Mhm. They're the second popularities next to us." Anna said.
"Why Mojo?" I asked in curiosity.
"As some of you may know..." the girl holding the megaphone began speaking. We all leaned back to our chairs, turned to their direction and paid attention.
"Classes start today!" she exclaimed excitedly. "I know we're all very excited but we have a few announcements to make." then she starts talking about different clubs and activities for the incoming school year. Punzie rolled her eyes and turn her attention back to our social circle. "Mojo is their initials." she said.
"The three of them are siblings and each letter represent their names and their surname." Merida explained.
Anna nodded, "Maria. Olivia. Jenna. Orson."
I turned back around to observe them a little bit more. "Maria is the one on the left, Olivia's the one on the center and Jenna is the lefty." Anna said. They look pretty with the brown hair and lean figure, but they're no match compared to my friends' beauty.
"We all hate them." Merida crossed her arms.
Punzie smirked, "Especially that Jenna character." she gritted her teeth.
"Why?"
"She's trying to steal my position as captain on the cheer team." Punzie stated. I smirked, I'm pretty sure Punzie, being the cheerful and creative person she is, is the best choice as cheer captain. No one can take that position away, I'm sure of it.
"Maria is the eldest who's always trying to be more popular than us but they always fail." Anna cut in, a grin spread across her face.
"And Olivia Orson is the worst of them all." Merida said. I faced all of them and shot them a confused look.
"Olivia is a whore. When she wants something, she MUST have it right away." Anna said.
"She's also cray cray for Jack." Punzie cut in.
"Jack?" I turned to Punzie.
"Yeah, our Jack, but he hates that witch too so I won't count on it." Punzie smiled.
My mouth formed an O, not that it's unbelievable that someone likes Jack...he's rude, arrogant and full of pride! It's absurd how she's obsessed with him even if he doesn't like her at all.
"And finally...we have an issue." Olivia announced in a serious tone. Like on cue, everyone stopped murmuring and there was nothing but full silence.
"Oh no.." Punzie muttered.
"Some of you may have witnessed what happened to my poor Jack yesterday." Olivia continued.
"Uh-oh." Anna said, grabbing my arm. I looked at her and just by the way she looks at me, we both know what's going to be announced next.
"A certain transfer girl hurt my poor Jack." Olivia said with a tiny voice.
"Oh brother." Merida murmured, rolling her eyes in sync.
"I want you all to help me find out who this girl is." she finished.
With that, Punzie stood up from her chair; the screeching sound of it colliding with the floor made heads turn to us. "What for?!" Punzie asked in a loud voice. The
Orson Sisters turned to us and I can tell they rolled their eyes. Jenna grabbed the megaphone from Olivia, "So we can tell the witch her place in this fine institution."
"Why?" Punzie began to walk from her chair and to a more open space. "I think it's you that needs to learn your place here." Punzie pointed her finger to Jenna.
"Excuse me?" Jenna handed the megaphone back to Olivia and had her hands on her hips.
"Why do you need to teach this girl a lesson, you're not even Jack's friends!" Punzie said.
Everyone made this agreeing sound and start to whisper to each other. "You know, with the accident that happened it should be US" Punzie gestured to us "who'll handle the situation and not the three of you!" Punzie pointed to the three sisters. "It's none of your business." Punzie added.
Olivia's faint chuckle rang through the megaphone. "Rapunzel." Olivia began. Punzie's eyebrows immediately furrowed. She hates being called by her real name unless it's for royalty or professional reasons. "May I remind you that Jack and I are-."
"There is no 'Jack and you'" Punzie interrupted.
The Orson Sisters all gasped at the same time. Olivia handed the megaphone to her sister and start to walk towards Punzie, she's half slouching and her hands clenched to a fist. When she was in Punzie's face, I noticed more of her features. She has brown eyes, strong bone structure and a freckled forehead. "Fyi, there IS a Jack and I." she crossed her arms.
"Oh really?" Punzie asked in shock. Olivia happily nodded. "Then how come he's never told us about you two? and we're his best friends!" Punzie jerked her hips. The other students surrounding them giggled and murmured. Olivia's smile faded and turn to a straight line.
The bell suddenly rang and with a stern look on her face, she turned around and walked away in rush. We got up and grabbed our stuff. Merida clapped her hands, "Well said Punz...well said." she smiled as she gave Punzie's bag to her.
"What are your classes?" I asked, completely changing the topic.
"Archery." Merida said.
"Chem." Anna read her schedule
"I have Math, yuck." Punzie responded.
I blushed, none of them have the same class as me. I have History, if I ask them for help to get to my classroom; they might be late for their own class. "What about you Elsa?" Anna asked.
"History." I blurted out.
"That class is in that building." Merida pointed to the building just next to our dormitories. "Well I'm off!" Merida waved at us and walked away.
The second bell rang and everyone start to rush to their classrooms. "Bye!" Anna ran forward and before I can say goodbye, Punzie ran off too. "See you later Elsa!" Punzie shouted.
Great, now I'm all alone. I watched as each student pass by and vanish into different rooms. I didn't bother asking around for directions, I was too shy and someone might recognize me and report to the Mojo Girls. After the third bell, the entire center ring of the school cleared out. For all except me. With a sigh, I sat down on one of the benches in the center ring. I looked down and started to think that maybe going here is a bad idea. Classes hasn't even started yet and look! I had a fight with someone popular here.
What I feel with Highland Arts Academy is that, students here care more about their reputation and social life than their studies. I feel like that's gonna happen to me too but I don't want it to happen! I came here so I can have an extensive education for when I'm going to be crowned as Queen of Arendelle, I'll be ready. Sure I can be all about my reputation here too but studies first!
"Hey" a voice greeted. I looked up and saw a guy on the opposite bench, looking at me. He has black hair and he has headphones on. He's also wearing uniform and a backpack lay beside him.
"Hey." I greeted back.
"Skipping class?" he took his headphones off and let it hang on his neck.
"No, umm..." I brushed a hair away.
"I'm new here and-" "Wait." he suddenly stood up and slowly walked towards me. He observes me from head to toe, his eyes squinted a bit. "You're that girl everyone is talking about!" he exclaimed.
My eyes widened and at the same time, I stood up. "What do you mean?"
"You're the one that stood up to Jack!" he said, now in a more sure and excited tone.
"Everyone knows about that?" I murmured and bit my lip.
"Are you kidding?! It's the talk of the whole school!" he said. I sighed and held my forehead in one hand, what have I done?! "So...are you gonna tell me your name or what?" he teased.
I looked up at him, "Only if you take me to my first class." I said sassily.
He chuckled, "Alright. What is your first class anyway?"
"History." I said.
"Okay, this way." he gestured to the same building Merida pointed to earlier.
He took me to the second floor of that building and lead me to a labeled door on the far right. "Here we are." he gestured to the door.
"Thanks for taking me here." I smiled.
He flashed a wide grin, "Now can I know your name?"
"Elsa." I said.
He smiled, "Nice to meet you. I'm Chris."
"Nice to meet you too." I said.
"You should get in, you're ten minutes late." He teased, a giggle escaped my mouth.
"See you." he waved and start to walk away.
I leaned on the door and listened to the ambience inside. There's a faint sound of a female speaking. I slowly turned the doorknob and walked in. Inside, there are probably 20 students sitting accordingly. The teacher's gaze landed on me and so did everyone else's.
"Yes?" The teacher asked, she has a very kind voice. I cleared my throat and straightened up, "Sorry I'm late ma'am. I got lost." I bowed my head down a bit.
"Oh it's okay!" she beamed. "Only on the first day though!" she added. "I'm guessing you're new here?" she asked. I nodded. "Come here, darling." the teacher extended her hand to me. I walked to the platform, facing the floor; I felt all eyes on me, I'm used to it but still makes me nervous. Especially since Chris told me that Jack and I are the talk of the whole school.
"I am Ms. Tess." The teacher introduced herself. "Tell your name to everyone!" she gestured to the students.
I bit my lip and just let the words slip out of my mouth, "I'm Elsa and I just moved here from Arendelle" I said. I stared at the back wall the whole time and didn't bother to look at every student in here. I looked at Ms Tess, she smiled at me and she even placed her arms over my shoulders "Why don't you take a seat next to..." her eyes began to wander around the room and so did mine.
I look from the left side to the middle, no vacant seats there. I turn to the right side and saw one vacant seat. But it's not the chair that caught my eye...it's the guy sitting next to it. He's sitting down comfortably, both hands behind his head and his feet resting on the chair in front of him. He's looking out the window by the wall just beside him, obviously lost in thoughts and staring in the distance. His most noticeable trait is...his white hair. "Jack!" Ms Tess finally said.
[ Jack ]
Of all people to be seat mates with! Why her?!
"Go on." Ms Tess pusher her gently to my direction.
I stared at her as she walks closer, now I noticed how she really looks like. She has platinum blonde hair that's in the same braid as it was yesterday. Her cheeks are pink from the blush and she has rosy lips. She has a rather small, cute, nose and her eyes...Wow.
I have to admit, she is very pretty. Beautiful, even! When she got closer, I stopped staring and looked away as she sat down beside me. I stopped thinking that way, I forgot- we had a fight. Maybe if all that didn't happen, I'd actually consider Hiccup's suggestion of me dating. Ha, the thought's too ambitious for me.
I sat properly and put my feet down, distancing it from hers. She already cut me off from basketball, I don't want her getting me in trouble with my classes too.
"Hi." she suddenly whispered. I sneaked a glance at her, she's looking at me but when I didn't respond to her; she frowned and looked away.
Rolling my eyes, I looked back at the window and enjoyed the mountain view. The sunlight beamed on every mountain top, the trees danced wherever the wind blows. It's a great day to fly around. I didn't have to be stuck here, listening to the Punic Wars in Rome, I could be out there- flying till my heart's content, but someone has to keep an eye on these teenagers.
When the view bore me, I couldn't help myself; I secretly glanced at her again, she's so quiet while paying attention to the teacher. The sight made her look so innocent. Her eyes are so bright and blue, there's something all too familiar about those eyes...
Hiccup told me she's nice and fun to be with. His comment didn't flatter me nor did it at least inched me into apologizing for being 'arrogant' to her, it omly made me curious about how she goes along with other people, and what kind of a person she is. Although we're not exactly in good terms, I still wanna befriend her after everything; she does look cool and kind anyway. She sits well with my friends so I won't have a problem with that. Now I realize that if I didn't accuse her in the first place, none of this would have happened and voila, we'd be friends right now.
It's my fault. Wait, did I just said that?!
She flinched and turned her attention to me, "Can you stop staring?"
I open my mouth to speak but I got lost in her eyes. Looking at her, I remembered another girl from a while ago. Someone who's been on my mind ever since I've been with her, the girl I danced with at Punzie's party. Princess. Her eyes are the same with Elsa's. Exactly the same shade and size.
Elsa continued to look at me strangely, "Jack..?" she asked. That same voice replayed in my ear when Princess called me Jackson.
"You okay?" Elsa shook my shoulder.
Her touch made my sight blurry, I blinked and the next thing I saw is...it's not Elsa I'm touching anymore, it's the masked girl. Her hands were on my neck and we were dancing in the spotlight.
I quickly pulled away and shook my head. I blinked my eyes repetitively and I'm back inside the classroom. I held my head in my hands and rest them on my desk.
"Jack." Elsa called out again, now she sounds alarmed.
What just happened?! Did I just hallucinated?!
"I- I'm sorry." I said as I relaxed and leaned my back on my chair. She looked at me strangely.
"Headache" I reasoned.
She smirked, "Wow, there really IS something wrong with your brain" she whispered.
My mind suddenly gathered clouds of annoyance, "Was that supposed to be an insult?" I glared.
"Damn Jack, can't differentiate insults to compliments?" she giggled. "You desperately need to get your brain checked." she looked away from me, smirking.
I stared at her in awe, Ugh, now she's just being mean.
I cleared my throat, "Yeah, I was planning to go to the hospital. Maybe you should come with me" I said as silently as I can so Ms Tess won't hear.
"And why is that?" she cocked her head to my direction.
"So the doctors can check yours too" she raised her eyebrow at that, "and maybe, while they're at it, they'll also check if your foot size is normal to females" I grinned mischievously.
"Jack and Elsa" Ms Tess suddenly called us. We both turned our heads to her. "Is there something you'd like to share with the class?" she jerked her hip, trying to look like the boss.
"No, ma'am. I was just telling Jack that Charlemagne doesn't have any involvement in the Punic Wars" Elsa beamed. Then she faced me, "I think he's confused..." she said, her look on me hinted that that's an insult, academically and, or, personal.
"You're doing advanced reading, Jack?" Ms Tess clapped her hands. Elsa's confident look faded. "What?" she faced the board again.
"How else would Jack know about Charlemagne if he didn't read prior our class? Everyone, please give a hand for Jack for being responsible during the summer." she started clapping and so did everyone.
My mouth dropped open, I can't believe that Elsa's insult just backfired and gave me praise instead of embarrassment.
With pride, I stood up and gestured them to settle down. They all chuckled at that and I sat back down. "Thank You, for that Ms Stiletto" I teased.
She only glared at me and shook her head in defeat.
I think I'm gonna enjoy this.
[ Elsa ]
Dammit! I cannot believe I lost that one! I honestly thought that Jack would get scolded, but no! The last thing I want is for people to clap at him for something he didn't even do! That was me! I was the one who did advanced reading! That's how I knew of Charlemagne in the first place!
Ugh, next time! I will make sure that my sassiness will win over his cockiness!
I found Hiccup and a blonde girl sitting on the table we were sitting at earlier. I made myself proper and walked to them. "Hey." I smiled.
Hiccup's head turned to me and he smiled, "Hey Elsa! Come sit with us." he gestured to the chair across him.
"Thanks." I gladly sat down and placed my bag on the table.
"This is my girlfriend, Astrid. Milady, this is Elsa." Hiccup introduced the two of us to each other.
"Hi!" Astrid waved at me with a smile. I smiled back, "Hello."
"So you're the girl that gave Jack a piece of her mind!" she said, by the tone of her voice; she is impressed.
I nodded, "Yeah, and believe me- that's just the start of it." I chuckled.
"Why is that?" Hiccup cut in.
"I'm still mad at him. Just hate him, you know?" I said while grabbing a packed sandwich inside my bag.
Hiccup moved his head in comprehension, "I think anyone would be if they were you"
"Anyway." Astrid faced me. "You should still be careful though." she advised.
"Why?" I asked.
Astrid looked around cautiously first before she leaned in to tell me something, like it's a secret. "Earlier, I overheard the Mojos about their plan for the girl behind Jack's swollen foot." she whispered.
My eyes widened, Jack's foot is still swollen?! Ohh, that explains the call name he gave to me and the feet insult.
"They said they're going to be secretly passing around YOUR picture so when someone sees you, they'll direct you to the Mojos!" she exclaimed, still in a hushed tone.
"Why secretly?"
"Because they don't want the Big Five to know about it." She backed away and sat back down.
"What?!" My eyes widened and I can't just help but be in shock. I know they wanted to do something to me but I thought Punzie's lecture to them earlier must've talked them out of the idea. Turns out it didn't. "Why?!" I asked myself and crossed my arms.
"They're desperate." Astrid answered for me.
"You mean Olivia is?" I looked at her.
"For Jack? Yes. But they all have a motive." she said. I shot the two of them a confused look.
"They've been trying to overthrow us ever since Freshman Year." Hiccup said. "With this happening, Maria saw another opportunity to top us. They think if they'll be the ones to take care of Jack's problem then everyone will think low of the Big Five for not helping a friend out immediately." Hiccup continued. "Thus everyone will trust and turn to them in times of trouble and everyone will forget about us. Making them the ones on top." Hiccup ended with an annoyed sigh.
"Wow." I gasped silently.
"Mhm. Olivia thinks if she does something to you then Jack will thank her and eventually ask her out." Astrid explained.
"But we all know no matter how hard she tries, Jack will never consider." Hiccup stretched his arms out and put his hands behind his head.
"Wow, I-I...I can't believe it." I can't even talk straight and clearly. "What a trouble I got myself into." I whispered to myself.
"Hey!" Hiccup stopped reclining and grabbed my arm, "Don't worry!" he said. "As long as you're with us, they can't lay a nail on you." Hiccup teased and let go of my hand.
"It's a good thing I overheard the three of them talking earlier or we'll be clueless." Astrid smirked.
"Thanks babe." Hiccup kissed her on the cheek. Astrid blushed.
I giggled at the sight, "Guys, it's okay. I'll be fine, I can take care and protect myself.
"No Elsa, this is different- they're different." Astrid protested, "You don't know what they're capable of. Thor knows what's the extent"
"Besides, it's no trouble." Hiccup said. "You're our friend now, it's only right that we help you in times of trouble" he smiled.
"I will give you a different hairstyle so they won't notice it's you they're looking for." Astrid insisted.
"Really?" I glowed.
Astrid nodded, "They don't know your exact face. The picture they have is an amateur shot." she said.
"What do you mean?"
"Someone took a picture of you while you were fighting with Jack yesterday." Hiccup cleared.
"Trust me, it's very hard to distinguish your face on that picture!" Astrid said.
"Wait, wait!" Hiccup start to panic. "Elsa. Take off your braid, now." he ordered in a low voice. I began taking off my hair tie and glanced at where Hiccup's eyes are on. The Mojo Girls came in the cafe and they walked to the snack back just 10 feet away from us.
I hurriedly took off my braid and tossed my, now curly, hair behind. I made my hair look extremely messy. "Okay?" I looked at Astrid. She smiled and held a thumb up.
The Mojo Girls walked over us. "Hey Hiccstrid." Jenna greeted.
Astrid glared and rolled her eyes. "Got something on your eye, Astrid?" Jenna teased.
"Why do you care?" Hiccup placed a possessive arm around Astrid.
"Oh! Over protective!" Jenna chuckled.
"Just like Jack!" Olivia cut in. Hiccup just rolled his eyes. "Where is Jack by the way?" Olivia asked.
"You tell me. You're the one who's stalking him." Astrid said, grabbing a bottle of Coke from her bag. Hiccup chuckled and a silent giggle escaped my mouth.
Olivia's eyes furrowed. "You're a bit-"
"Let's go girls." Maria interrupted. I noticed that she has a thinner body than her sisters. Olivia glared at Astrid before they walked away loudly, their heels tapping on the tiled floor.
"You're so cool Astrid" I smiled at her.
"That's why I love you!" Hiccup placed a chaste kiss on her cheek.
Astrid blushed. "You're cooler than me Elsa." she complimented. I could only giggle at that and thank her. I know what she meant with that.