Hey all! I'm back! It's been a crazy week... I'm literally not even half way done with chapter ten... oh well! I'll need to do some crazy writing this week and weekend. But that's okay (: I love how this chapter expands Elsa's and Anna's relationship! ALSO, some of it is in Anna's POV :D
Thank you all for reading (:
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Elsa paced her room, too nervous to work on the list of school work she has. It's just Anna. Even though we don't always see eye-to-eye, she will understand. She will still love me, flaws and all. Anna is all I have now, I don't want to lose her. I need to let her in. I need to let her see the real me.
Elsa took a deep breath and in one graceful motion, crossed the room and opened the door. She peered out into the living room, seeing Punzie and Flynn working on homework on the couch. Elsa stepped out, smiling at the bond those two were creating. Punzie seemed to bring out the best in Flynn, causing him to drop the play-boy attitude and revealing his sweet personality. She just hoped that Flynn wouldn't revert to his normal approach to relationships and steal Punzie's heart, only to break it. Jack had said that he would keep an eye on Flynn and let Elsa know if he was showing signs. Jack. Elsa smiled at the fact that he would look out for her best friend and cousin.
As Elsa crossed to the kitchen, Flynn noticed her and smirked. Elsa made the 'I'm watching you' signal, earning a laugh from Flynn. Punzie, curious as to why Flynn was laughing, looked up and smiled and waved at Elsa.
"Is Anna in her room?" Elsa asked.
"Yes! She is working on a paper due later this week, so I'm sure she would welcome an interruption." Punzie answered.
"I'll bring her some hot chocolate then! Would either of you like one?"
Punzie looked at Flynn who nodded, and then replied, "Two please!"
Elsa pulled out the mugs, squeezing chocolate sauce in the bottom of each, and then started steaming milk with the espresso machine, humming to herself.
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In her room, Anna dropped her head to the desk and groaned. The last thing she wanted to do right now was write a paper on Shakespeare. As much as she admired his works and enjoyed acting in them, the history behind them was rather dull in her opinion. She just didn't see how it applied to what she was going to do! I would much rather be working on my improv or that dance choreography I need to practice. Ohh! I would much rather be cuddling with Hans! Anna sighed, lapsing into a daydream about the last time she saw him.
She was interrupted by the sound of chatter in the living room. Punzie and Flynn were studying together, and as much as she would love to work with them, neither of them had to do this paper. Punzie had already finished and Flynn was a Junior. She faintly heard Elsa chatting with them and smiled. For the first time in forever, her sister had come to her and initiated resolution. Normally when they had fights, which were few and far between, Anna sought out Elsa first. She giggled at the thought of what she used to do as a kid. Anna would go knock on Elsa's door, singing to her and requesting to build a snowman, which was one of their favorite past times in winter. Anna smiled at the thought.
A bang on the door broke through her thoughts. Anna got up and crossed the room, pulling the door open, and promptly giggled at the sight. Elsa had kicked on the door because her hands were full of hot chocolate!
"Yay! Hot chocolate!" Anna took one out of Elsa's hand, and stepping back so she could come in.
"I figured you would enjoy some, I know how it gets when you have a paper to write."
"And this paper is kicking my butt."
"Ready for a break? Can we talk for a bit?" Elsa asked, her wide, worried eyes meeting Anna's.
Anna smiled, "I always am ready to talk to you, Elsa."
Elsa giggled nervously, "Oh good." The two girls crossed the room and sat on Anna's bed, facing each other.
After a moment of silence, both staring at their cups, the both looked up and blurted out, "I'm sorry!" Anna and Elsa giggled, amused that they apologized at the exact same time.
Elsa broke the mirth, "I am sorry, Anna. I really am. I have been shutting you out recently and was rude about this whole situation with Hans. I haven't been there for you or bothered to see how you were feeling; rather, I just did what I thought was best for you. I really am sorry."
"Oh, Elsa," Anna set her hot chocolate down and leaned over to embrace Elsa. "I'm sorry too. What I said was rude, and I really didn't mean it! You are so good to me and do really seem to know what is best for me. I just don't always like it. But you are my big sister and I love you and thank you for taking care of me!"
"I love you too, Anna. I really have missed being close to you. I just didn't want to bother you with how I'm feeling. I wanted to be strong for you." Elsa turned her face into Anna's shoulder, pulling her closer.
"You're feelings are never a bother to me Elsa!" Anna scoffed, "And I know you are hurting just as much as I am, even though it's been a while. You just shut it down and ignored how you felt."
"I did. I'm so sorry, I should have been open with you. I'm going to try to be from now on! It's just hard." Elsa pulled away and looked down at her hands.
Anna reached over and grabbed her hands, "I know it's hard for you, don't worry. Just like it's hard for me follow your logic."
Elsa giggled, "You think too much with your heart."
Anna laughed as well, "And you think too much with your head!"
Elsa squeezed Anna's hands, "I guess we even each other out. I just need to allow you to help me."
"Just as I need to allow you to do the same. Thank you for always being there for me Elsa."
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Jack walked back into his room from the bathroom, towel drying his wet hair. I hope things are going well with Elsa. I wonder how she is doing!
His thoughts were interrupted by a knock on his door. He crossed the room and opened it to find Hiccup standing there.
"Hi! What's up?" Jack asked.
"I need your help…" Hiccup said, hanging his head.
"Girl troubles? Having trouble wearing that fiery red-head down? Come in!" Jack opened the door wider.
"Thanks Jack," Hiccup said, walking in and plopping down on Jack's bed. "I just don't know what to do! I like her so much and want to ask her out, but I don't know if she feels the same way. It seems like she just wants to be friends."
"Well, have you dropped obvious hints?"
"You've seen me with her. Not only do I drop obvious hints, but you all drop hints! And not so subtly, might I add."
Jack laughed at Hiccup's distressed face. "Sorry! It's too hard not to. Maybe she just needs some more time. I mean, how long have you been close friends with her?"
"Only this past month, really."
"She just needs some time. From what I've gathered, she hasn't had a serious relationship before. Maybe get closer with her; ask her about her life, learn about her family, and really see who she truly is. Use this as a chance to get to know her better. See if you truly have feelings for her still. Elsa mentioned that Merida feels that she doesn't need a guy in her life. She is a little independent. So when she starts depending on you more, she might feel more inclined to be in a relationship with you."
Hiccup nodded, pondering the idea. "That's really smart Jack. I don't mind waiting. If Merida truly is what I think she is, then she is more than worth the wait."
Jack smiled, "Besides, you still get to spend time with her and create a special, co-dependent relationship. Dating is pretty much that, only adding the touchy-feely stuff."
"Yea!" Hiccup agreed. He then thought for a second, "Is that what you are doing with Elsa? What is going on there?"
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"So what is going on with you and Jack?" Anna asked. "You were definitely in his arms in the elevator. Were you kissing?!" She started bouncing on the bed.
"No! No, no! We weren't kissing, just . . ." Elsa paused, "hugging! He really likes to hold me."
"Not that you mind," Anna added, waggling her eyebrows suggestively.
Elsa giggled, "No, I really don't. He has a way of comforting me and reaching into my soul. I don't know how he does it."
"It's cause you love him!"
"I don't… I mean, I do, but I… not that way! I don't know…" Elsa stammered. She took a deep breath and tried again. "I really like spending time with him, and I love it when he holds me like he does, and I want to open up to him and let him in. But it's only been a little over a week since I really met him! That's way too soon to be in love!"
"I'm in love with Hans and it's only been a few days!" Anna swooned, her imagination running wild. "It's okay to have feelings for a guy after a short period of time. Besides, you have spent a lot of time with him recently."
"Yea, he has a way of squirming his way into my life. I wouldn't call it love. Not yet. But it could be a possibility in the future? I don't know… I don't even know how he feels about me!"
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Jack looked down, a hint of a blush on his cheeks, "I didn't even realize that. I just wanted to be closer with her."
"So you have feelings for her then?" Hiccup prodded.
"I've only known her for a week, but she drives me crazy! I can't get her off my mind! That smile, those eyes, her amazing perception on everything, her sass . . ." He trailed off. "I even love all the things that she considers her 'flaws.' I think they are fantastic and make her unique. And she is one unique girl, stunning and beautiful, both inside and out. I could spend hours with her and then still crave her attention."
"So I'll take that as a yes. You, my friend, are head-over heels!"
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"Elsa, I am positive he likes you! Look at how much time he spends with you!" Anna pushed.
"But maybe he just wants to get to know me better? It's been one week, Anna! Logically, I shouldn't be this attached yet!" Elsa looked down, distressed.
"Stop thinking with your brain, and listen to your heart!"
"My heart is hard to hear. It's a little distressed with all these new feelings and me actually paying attention to it."
Anna gasped, and then squealed, "You should tell him how you feel!"
"Anna! I don't even know how I feel yet!"
"I know you like him, Elsa. Everyone can see it!"
"Everyone except me!"
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"What are you going to do?" Hiccup asked.
"Probably what I suggested for you to do. I don't know how she feels. And knowing Elsa, it will take her a while to acknowledge if she has any feelings for me, and when she does, she will need to back them up with logic. Nothing can happen between us for a while because we have only really known each other for a week. I highly doubt she will go for that . . ." Jack trailed off. "Besides, I don't want to make the same mistakes I have always made. If this is going to be a thing, I want it to be for real, not just some superficial relationship."
Hiccup patted him on the back. "There is the Jack I know and love, not the douche we had last year."
Jack hung his head, "Yea, I know. I was a jerk and a playboy. I'm sorry."
"It's okay, bud. I just want you to be happy, and I knew you weren't like that."
"No I wasn't."
"But Elsa makes you happy," Hiccup said, pointedly.
Jack sighed, "Yes. Yes she does."
Hehe... now you know how they really feel! I figured it was time to expand the hinted feelings and explain them better. So my idea is that Jack and Elsa are friends FIRST and really focus on that before entering into a relationship. Don't worry, there will still be tons of fluff. I just want it to progress like real life. Chapter ten has tons of Jelsa fluff (: Now I just need to finish it!
Reviews first! Thank you all for the encouraging comments (:
That Loser: Go find your own Jack! There is someone out there who wants to see the real you. So let some glimpses out every once in a while. Maybe a guy wants to know more ;) I really want to encourage you to let it out, though. At least find one person you can vent to every once in a while. Yea, I really love the sister-to-sister relationship! I plan on working it as much as I can. And I just don't watch them. Just nope! not ever. Thanks for the constant reviews (: I love reading yours, they make me so happy.
OoPoPcAnDy: Thanks :D I was dying as I wrote it!
linhvunguyen: Thank you very much! I'm glad you are enjoying it. I updated just for you ;)
Sure Snowflake: "Love" is my favorite name of endearment :D My boyfriend really likes calling me that, and it makes me so happy. I'm glad you noticed, because it was super purposful! Thank you and I'm so glad you love it!
Dolphin24: Yes, I am a dancer! I have been dancing since Kindergarden (I'm currently a sophomore in college), but I stopped professional lessons when I went into high school. I picked it back up about 3 years ago! I love dancing, and most the time, I literally sit there and coreograph in my mind before I write it. It was hard for me to figure out how to get my ideas across, but I'm glad it's working! Thank you for letting me know (:
GoudelPrincess: Haha! I hope it was a good spaz :D I'm so glad you love it! Yea, school is hard. Keep your chin up! Yes, I am, but I need to finish some character development first. I'm trying to decide how I would like to, because the group (the four girls and four guys) usually just hang out by themselves. I have a couple people in the dance crew that will be developed. I was consider throwing disney characters into the dance competitions that the crew goes to? But that's kinda weird cause they aren't in DDW (Disney Dream Works). So yea... Still noodling. BUT they will make an appearance. Thank you and hope you enjoy this chapter (:
Beatlefan110: Thank you so much! I'm glad you found it (: I love discovering stories, so I know the feeling. AND I encourage you to go learn dance! Youtube tutorials are my favorite. Or find someone you know who dances! My favorite is contemporary, because literally anything goes. Just paint the story of the song with your body :D google it! Check it out! It's an awesome workout :D Thank you for your support!
The broken one: I know, right?! :D
Pearlness4700: I didn't want a rush into the relationship, so I am taking time to develop feelings! I appreciate that you noticed. This chapter kinda let you into how they feel about eachother! Yea, I sat on my bed for like half an hour trying to figure out how to get the coreography and ideas that I had for the dancing onto paper. Since it is a huge outlet for both Elsa and Jack, I figured it would be a good idea to describe feelings rather than techinal dance moves! It was my genius plan :D Thank you for the encouragement!
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