Until we can manage time, we can manage nothing else.


Elsa could hardly believe her luck. It was as if the universe was conspiring against her - guaranteeing that humiliation would follow her wherever she went. That she wouldn't be graced with a single moment of peace, no matter how much she begged. That it'd force her to curl up into a ball, and wallow in her own mortification.

Of course, she was never one for dramatics, and kept all this bottled up inside. She couldn't risk making a scene, which would only make things worse.

"It's okay, Punz. It's Anna's sweater, not mine."

Her delightfully ditzy cousin, Rapunzel, had just splattered a fresh coat of bright yellow paint across the front of Elsa's shirt. It shouldn't have come as a surprise to Elsa that this would happen - after all, the day already proved to be awful. It was just pounding that fact into her head, reminding her not to find a single thing to enjoy, lest she want something else to spill on her.

"It's washable, I promise! I mean, I spill this stuff all over me like everyday!" her cousin insisted frantically.

Elsa nodded in understanding. It wasn't so much the possibility of a stain that bothered her, but rather the notion of walking back to the sorority house with mustard-colored splotches adorning her berry sweater. She still had her reputation to uphold, after all.

"It's fine," she insisted, giving her cousin a small smile. Rapunzel was a very sweet girl, with impossibly long, honey-blonde hair. She had a knack for the arts, and a habit of breaking out into song. Her always upbeat-personality rivaled Anna's, though she seemed to be a bit more sensible. Well, aside from her taste in men. Now, Elsa wasn't normally one to judge, but her cousin's boyfriend of a few years, Flynn, was what one would consider a 'bad boy'. He had been a senior at Arendelle High, while Rapunzel had merely been a sophomore, but he had instantly taken a liking to the blonde. Elsa, who was a junior at the time, advised her cousin not to hang out with a troublemaker like Flynn, but the cheery blonde had ignored her.

Elsa could admit that she may have judged the boy too harshly; after all, he and Punz were about to celebrate their four-year anniversary - an incredible feat for a high school based couple. And though Elsa wasn't sure if the high school sweethearts would last forever, she was prepared to swallow her pride and give the best maid of honor speech she could, if Flynn ever popped the question. But she really hoped he had the sense to wait until Rapunzel graduated.

"Here, you can borrow my smock! I mean, I know it's also covered in paint, but it's dry paint. Plus, it's a smock! It's supposed to look like this!" Rapunzel held out the apronesque material, which also adorned various splotches of yellows, along with every other color.

Elsa stared at the offending fabric incredulously - did her cousin really believe she would trek across campus in an apron?

"No thank you," she replied, forcing a small smile as she looked into Rapunzel's wide, green eyes.

The honey-blonde seemed to realize the foolishness of her idea, and gave her cousin a sheepish smile as she set aside the smock. "I'm really sorry," she repeated.

"I said it's fine, Punz," Elsa sighed, pinching the bridge of her nose in exasperation. She was really getting tired of people apologizing to her today.

"You okay, Elsa?" Rapunzel questioned, picking up on the platinum-blonde's frustration.

Elsa nodded slowly, attempting not to aggravate her growing headache. She wasn't necessarily upset with anyone in particular; she was just feeling a bit overwhelmed. She was moving back into the sorority house today, and it was beginning to feel like too much of a hassle. She'd rather just stay home, but the thought of living there any longer without her parents almost brought tears to her eyes. She hated how empty the Arendelle manor had felt.

She was slightly shocked when her cousin pulled her into a comforting hug, but eventually Elsa returned it. Rapunzel had been there for both sisters since the accident, and had even stayed with them in their home for a few weeks. She was actually the person who convinced Anna to wait until the winter semester before starting college, since the younger Arendelle was so distraught. Though, she wasn't able to convince Elsa - the blonde felt that school would be a good distraction, and insisted on returning in the fall. She was half-right; her grades had never been better, but she had also never felt so alone. Anna had attempted to keep her company, but Elsa had pushed her away; isolating herself and wallowing in her grief alone, despite part of her wanting someone to talk to. Moving back into the Delta Zeta house was going to be a big adjustment, though. Luckily, she would be rooming with Rapunzel, who was not only her cousin, but also her sorority sister and best friend.

"It's gonna be okay," Rapunzel cooed, tightening her hold ever so slightly. Elsa wasn't much for physical contact, but even she was a fan of her cousin's vice-like bear hugs.

"I know, Punz; I'm just nervous about moving back - a lot has happened," she explained as her cousin released her. "I mean, the house is filled with new sisters, and then I'll be trying to settle back in as we go through another rush - it just... it feels like too much."

Rapunzel sent her a sympathetic smile, patting her on the shoulder gently. "Everything will be fine," she grinned, her happy-go-lucky attitude surfacing once more. "Anna's rushing, so between managing her and your school work, you won't notice the new faces! Plus, all the girls are really sweet, and they'll know not to bother you!"

Elsa knew her cousin was just trying to comfort her, but the thought of being tiptoed around didn't sound too appealing. She didn't want her new sisters to think she was some high-maintenance snob, or an emotional train wreck. Despite sorority life having much more substance than what people generally assumed, they did live in a house full of girls, and gossiping was a favored pastime.

"So, what you're saying, is that everyone will avoid me like the plague?" Elsa mused, letting out a bitter laugh. "That sounds lovely."

Rapunzel's smile faltered slightly at the elder Arendelle's words, before she gave a sheepish shrug. "A really pretty plague, though!"

Smirking at her cousin's lame attempt at cheering her up, Elsa let out a wistful sigh. "I guess I'll still be getting labeled as the 'Ice Queen'," she remarked dryly. It wasn't the worst she had been called, but she was hoping to lose the title from her high school days. Apparently, being reserved was seen as a bad thing.

But it wasn't necessarily her fault. She had grown up in a very proper home, where being loud and rambunctious was seen as disrespectful. She had always been demure and polite; even at school. And though it won her brownie points with the teachers, she didn't make many friends. Elementary school was hard, and middle school could only be described as hell. It wasn't until high school that Elsa found her place; though she suspected the only reason she gained popularity was due to her favorable outcome with puberty and the social status of her surname. Blossoming into an attractive young woman with the last name Arendelle was a sure way to make 'friends', apparently. So the nicknames had gone from 'freak' and 'loser' to 'Ice Queen' and 'snob'. But it wasn't so bad - at least, that's what she told herself. She was mature about it, and merely ignored the hateful comments. If she didn't react, then they'd eventually stop.

College had so far been a breath of fresh air. The worst of her childhood tormentors attended other universities, while Elsa and the few true friends she had enrolled at Arendelle. And even though she had been hesitant on joining a sorority, it so far had been a very positive experience. But, of course, the accident had caused her to revert back into the antisocial girl from when she was younger.

"At least you're a queen," Rapunzel laughed, before turning back to her easel and tearing Elsa from her thoughts. The honey-blonde was planning on majoring in art, and had dreams of becoming an art teacher. She was quite skilled when it came to painting, and she absolutely loved children. Teaching her passion was only fitting.

Elsa smiled halfheartedly, knowing that she really didn't have it too bad when it came to being picked on. Rapunzel herself had her fair share of bullies in the past - her long hair was often ridiculed by her classmates, and her love for art was seen as dorky. But her kindness had eventually won over the majority of students. The only one who never experienced the horrors of middle school was Anna - it was impossible to say anything unkind to her. She was like a ray of impenetrable sunshine, oozing eternal happiness and glee, and smelling suspiciously of chocolate.

Rapunzel soon began packing up her things, signalling to Elsa that it was time to go. The cousins had agreed on returning to the sorority house together, so that Elsa wouldn't be alone when meeting the new members. She had visited her sisters several times during the beginning of the school year, but she hadn't been properly introduced to the rushes.

"Don't worry, Elsa," Rapunzel cooed, obviously sensing the elder Arendelle's hesitance. "We only accepted a few, and they're all sweethearts. Plus, Anna will be joining in no time!"

Smirking slightly at that thought, Elsa heaved a sigh. "I know... I guess I'm just being dramatic," she laughed, shaking her head at her own stupidity. These girls were her sisters now; she was bound to love them.

Seemingly pleased with herself, Rapunzel continued packing up her art supplies, before linking arms with her cousin and pulling her towards the exit.

"Let's hurry up, though - I'm meeting Eugene for lunch!"

Elsa suppressed a giggle at the use of Flynn's real name, and elected to let Rapunzel drag her across campus. Greek Row wasn't too far from the Arts and Literature hall, so the trek in the snow didn't seem as tiring as before. Plus, Elsa really did enjoy the winter, and if it had been any other day, she probably would have taken her time. Of course, she would have worn something more appropriate for the cold, rather than Anna's flimsy sweater.

But at that thought, Elsa remembered why she was forced to change out of her trusty winter jacket.

That Jack had to be the most infuriating person she had ever met. Not only was he cocky and flirty - he apparently didn't know how to walk properly, without slamming into another person. Never had she felt so embarrassed by someone else's actions.

And it didn't even matter that he was cute. She was never one to judge a guy on looks, so the fact that he may have been one of the most attractive guys she had ever seen was rendered completely moot. Just because he was blessed with good genes didn't mean she owed him a coffee date. Or a tour of the campus. Or whatever other trivial idea he'd come up with; that is, if she ever had the misfortune of seeing him again.

She really hoped that the universe would cut her some slack, and make it so their paths never crossed again. She didn't care that she barely knew the guy - all she knew was that she didn't want to know him. She was an avid believer in first impressions, and so far, he hadn't impressed her.

Just thinking about him put her in a sour mood. Even though they had first parted on good terms, his blatant flirting with her outside of Anna's dorm really rubbed her the wrong way. If he hadn't made another pass at her, maybe she wouldn't have written him off so quickly. Actually, if he hadn't run into her earlier, and she was actually able to get caffeine into her system and not become a total grouch, then maybe she would have accepted his offer to buy her a coffee.

That was what she needed right now. Coffee.

"Can we stop by the Coffee Cart really quick?" she asked suddenly, startling her cousin.

Rapunzel furrowed her brows in confusion as she pulled her pink coat tighter around her. "I thought you hated the Coffee Cart?"

That was true. Elsa despised the Coffee Cart, the little 'café' they had right on campus. She much preferred Latté Da, where she had been earlier that morning. But that was much too far to walk to in this weather, and Elsa needed caffeine, stat. And bad coffee was still better than no coffee.

"I'm desperate," she admitted. Her love for coffee had been a bit of a running joke in their family. While Anna, who was hyper as it was, couldn't function properly with a shot of caffeine, Elsa couldn't function without. She needed that extra boost in the morning - otherwise she was as pleasant as, well, she was being right now.

"Okay?" Rapunzel agreed hesitantly. Despite being rather ditzy at times, she knew not to question Elsa when it came to her coffee.

The two girls veered off the path leading to Greek Row, and headed towards the quad. Despite it having snowed non-stop for the past couple of hours, there were still plenty of people hanging around. Arendelle University had a beautiful campus, and the winter snow only emphasized it. All the historical buildings were dusted with a fine layer of frost, while the grass was covered in a sheet of the sparkly white substance. The walkways had been cleared, as well as salted, so the cousins' boots made a satisfying crunching sound as they marched on.

The Coffee Cart wasn't actually a cart, but rather a little makeshift café in a small room next to the cafeteria. It was student-run, and horribly unprofessional, but Elsa didn't care at the moment.

The girls entered quickly, the bell above the door dinging obnoxiously as they made their way into the room. It was pleasantly warm, though the smell of burnt coffee hung in the air. Ignoring what that could possible foretell, Elsa dashed across the room and to the counter.

The employee forced to work today was a disgruntled looking blonde girl, who Elsa vaguely recognized. But the student made no attempt to greet her, and instead stared at Elsa blankly, her chin resting in her hand.

"Hello," Elsa began awkwardly. The girl responded with the arch of her eyebrows, signalling for the elder Arendelle to continue. "Could I get an iced mocha, please?" she asked politely.

"Size?" the employee grunted, her gruff voice startling Elsa for a moment.

"Uhm, the largest you have, please," she replied quickly. It seemed that the girl was in an even worse mood than Elsa.

"One, uh, giant mocha thingy with ice," the employee called over her shoulder, her dusty blonde braids swinging limply beneath her grey beanie.

"What?" a male voice called from the back.

"A mocha with ice!" she repeated, somewhat frustrated.

"Ice?"

"Ice!" the girl hollered. She then turned back towards Elsa, her face still expressionless. "That'll be, uh," she glanced at the register, quickly punching in a few numbers, "two-forty."

Pleasantly surprised at the low price, Elsa dug her hand into her pocket and removed her wallet. She could feel the employee's pale blue eyes focusing in on her white-pleather, crystal studded wallet, though the apparent tomboy made no remark, and merely snorted in amusement. Pulling out exact change, the platinum blonde quickly paid for her drink.

Giving her cousin a sideways glance, both girls waited in awkward silence as the employee struggled with opening the register. By the time she deposited the money into it, the guy in the back came forward with Elsa's drink.

The elder Arendelle was slightly surprised to see the uncanny resemblance between the two employees, until she remembered where she had seen them before. They were twins; both sophomores, on scholarship for their participation in various sports. Elsa had tutored the girl in French last year, though she never was told her real name, but rather the crude nickname 'Ruffnut'. Elsa wasn't sure if she wanted to know how that name had come about.

"Here's your iced mocha," the male twin, 'Tuffnut', she believed, muttered somewhat incredulously.

Elsa gave him a polite smile as she took it from him, before pulling out another dollar and setting it in their tip jar. Despite the fact that the service wasn't all that great, she sympathized with the twins. She would hate to work there.

"Have a nice day," she smiled, earning a grunt in response. Her and Rapunzel then turned back towards the exit, making the bell jingle obnoxiously once more.

As the cold winter air seeped its way through her sweater, Elsa took a greedy gulp of her mocha, letting it chill her from the inside out. For some odd reason, coffee always tasted better iced.

"So, did you and Anna meet her roommate?" Rapunzel asked cheerfully. The honey-blonde was never a fan of walking in silence.

"Yeah, Merida," Elsa replied with a shrug, taking another sip of her mocha. "She seems like a sweet girl. I think she's one of those foreign exchange students, though she didn't say." Arendelle was known for its diversity, and it wouldn't have come as a surprise to learn that the redhead was a part of the exchange program.

Rapunzel nodded absently at her reply, before changing the subject. "I'm so glad you're moving back," she admitted shyly, giving her cousin a sideways glance. "It's really sucked without you."

Elsa smiled fondly at the girl's words. She had missed living there, too, for some strange reason. "I'm sure it will still suck with me coming back," she mused lightly. "After all, Cinderella as president never seemed like the best idea."

Rapunzel let out a snort of amusement, covering her mouth sheepishly. "Well, the house has been exceptionally clean," she confessed, earning a small giggle from the platinum blonde. Their latest president was known for being a bit of a neat-freak.

The cousins soon fell back into a comfortable silence, and this time, Rapunzel did nothing to break it. Instead, they walked towards Greek Row, just letting the chilly, post-holiday air sink into their bones. School would be starting up again, and rush week was about to begin as well - meaning the whole sorority was going to be extremely busy.

Trying not to cringe at the thought, Elsa's blue eyes wandered aimlessly across the campus, absently taking in her surroundings. There were still plenty of people spending the day in the quad, either sitting at the tables or goofing off in the snow. But as she caught sight of a head of white hair from the corner of her eye, she felt her heart-rate quicken. Turning her head to get a better look, she subconsciously quickened her steps when she realized who the white hair belonged to. There wasn't enough coffee in the world to make a run-in with Jack tolerable. Thankfully, he didn't seem to notice her, and continued walking around the campus with his hands in his pockets, seemingly content with the cold, as well as being alone.

She ignored the disappointed feeling in her gut when she lost sight of him, and directed her eyes back in front of her, mentally scolding herself. The last thing she needed right now was boy trouble, and interacting with Jack would undoubtedly lead to just that.


As a recap, Rapunzel's a sophomore, and is cousins with the Arendelle's (like in every fanfic lol). Flynn is her boyfriend, and is a year older than Elsa, though he doesn't attend the university. And the Delta Zetas are basically made up of all the Disney Princesses, so a few more familiar names will be mentioned, but not really focused on. Annnnd I think that's all the new information I gave haha. Next chapter will be back in Anna's point of view, and she'll have a run-in with Jack. Also, I'll probably introduce another main character, though I'm not sure which one yet. Now, this fic is going to primarily be Jelsa-based, but I will focus on the other characters here and there (especially at the beginning, since I want to give you guys a feel of everyone's relationships with each other!)

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I hope you guys continue to enjoy this story, and I'll try updating in the next day or two!