A/N I'm back! I'm so sorry for the late updates! Anime Boston is at the end of next month so I'm trying to get my cosplay done so don't worry, I haven't forgotten about you guys. You can follow me on Tumblr for updates on the cosplay, since I'll be Kristoff and everyone loves him or if you just want an Elsanna blog to follow and talk to! My URL is katiiefuckingfiitch! (any Skins lovers out there?)
On another note, this chapter is pretty long and brings out a whole new load of trouble, because as if I'd let Elsanna be happily ever after this early into the story ;)
Throwing a thanks out to princess-anna-sexual for helping me get back into the writing mode and giving me fabulous ideas. She is wonderful, as are all of you.
Okay enough talking, go get your Elsa heart broken. Leave some reviews as always :)
Elsa woke up that next morning unusually happy. A feeling that was so alien to her she almost thought that something was wrong with her.
"You look really confused right now." A half asleep Rapunzel mumbled as she rubbed her eyes. "Are you alright?"
Elsa only blushed and laughed, "I'm fine yes. I'm really fine." Does Anna even know what she does to me?
Rapunzel's face instantly lit up, her voice becoming an octave higher as all sleep is drained from it. "Oh my god, tell me about Anna! That's why you're so happy!" All of her gushing was making Elsa nervous, a good nervous though.
"I-I-" Elsa was stuttering, a smile plastered across her face, "I don't know, I mean I'm still really nervous. We aren't telling anybody yet, plus she's still technically 'dating' Kristoff but I don't know. She's been through almost the same as I've been through. Like we have this connection and when she touches me, it's like I can feel my insecurities, my fears and my worries just melt away."
Rapunzel was sitting with her legs crossed, her elbows resting on her thighs as her hands cupped her face. She let out a squeal and ran over to hug Elsa, who for the first time in forever, didn't flinch at the sudden contact as the blonde wrapped her arms around Rapunzel's slender frame.
"I'm really happy for you, I hope you know." The brunette whispered into Elsa's ear, who just blushed in response. "I won't- we all won't, let anybody get in the way."
"Thank you. Honestly, thank you." Elsa's voice was genuine, pulling away from Rapunzel. "Now let's get ready, it's only Tuesday and I'm already dreading classes."
First period went by quickly, English was always one of Elsa's strong suits so she had no problem getting used to the curriculum of the classroom. Mrs. Grey assigned the class The Great Gatsby to read and as a collection of groans scattered the classroom, Elsa was excited to read the book.
"Reading is so not my thing." Rapunzel turned around and whispered, shooting Elsa a bored expression.
The blonde smiled, "well then what is your thing?"
Rapunzel's eyes lit up as she whispered, "video games! Eugene and Kristoff got me so into video games it isn't even funny. Oh my god Elsa we have to go play with them later on. Please!" How can you even say no when she's so fucking adorable? Plus maybe Anna will be there as well.
"Okay, okay. Now turn around and shush before we get in trouble." Elsa still didn't like being the center of attention, so she did everything she could to keep eyes away from her.
Rapunzel sent her an excited smile that reached her green eyes as she turned around.
When the bell rang signalling the end of the period, Elsa looked over the door to realize Anna was waiting for her.
She is so cute. Beyond cute. Perfect, adorable. Look at the way she's just waiting. Sending you a cute little wave and a weird smile. Wait, weird smile?
"Elsa! You're drooling!" Rapunzel managed between fits of laughter.
Lost in her own brain, Elsa didn't realize she was literally staring and drooling at Anna.
So much for keeping all eyes away from you.
She could feel her cheeks burning as she looked down to collect her bag, walking fast towards Anna who, like Rapunzel, was hunched over in a fit of laughter.
"Oh be quiet both of you." The blonde muttered out, holding back a smile of her own.
"I'll see you in Science Elsa, bye Anna!" Rapunzel waved, wiping her eyes from any tears left behind.
"You know, you're really cute when you stare and drool like that." Anna teased, bumping against Elsa as they walked down the hallway.
"You know, you'll be really cute when I ban you from any hugs and cuddles from teasing me." Elsa bumped back against Anna, who stopped in the middle of the hallway, sending Elsa a full on puppy pout.
"That isn't fair!" The redhead crossed her arms and stood her ground, causing eyes to wander in their direction.
Elsa suddenly got nervous, her heartbeat pulsing against her chest as anxiety crept up on her full blast. The blonde took a shaky breath, pushing Anna into the nearest room and shutting the door behind them.
"Anna please, I don't like eyes on me." Elsa looked down and nervously played with the end of her braid.
"Elsa I'm sorry, I didn't know." Anna took the girl's hands into her own, squeezing them reassuringly as she looked into Elsa's frightened eyes.
"I know, I know. I'm probably just being silly."
"You aren't being silly, Elsa. You're afraid, it's okay. But I'm there to catch you, see?" Anna smiled, slowly leaning in to capture Elsa's lips with her own.
Elsa could feel her worry melt away, focusing entirely on the berry scent that she greedily savored every chance she got.
The kiss didn't last long, the bell snapped both of the girls out of their trance as they ran out of the room to their respected classroom.
"Nice of you to join us, ladies." Mr. Weston's voice boomed, the entire room of bodies turning their eyes on the girls.
Elsa's entire body was heated, her breathing ragged as her hands started to shake. Anna mumbled a sorry and led Elsa to their seats beside each other.
The redhead beside her turned, whispering to Elsa. "Are you okay?"
Before Elsa had the chance to respond, the teacher in the front of the class once again turned to the girls. "First you come in late and disrupt my class, now you're over there whispering to each other, giving each other loving glances like a middle school couple. Do I need to start treating you like you're in middle school?"
Elsa could feel the anxiety blinding her vision, her entire body was visibly shaking as Anna just sat dumbfounded.
"I didn't think so. Now, since class has been disrupted so much today, I'll allow you the rest of the class to work on your projects. I have a meeting to attend to so I believe that I can trust you all to work while I'm gone like adults." Mr. Weston threw a side glance towards Anna and Elsa as he turned to stride back towards his desk to collect his belongings, closing the door behind him. Various whispers were heard about the classroom as both Anna and Elsa could feel the stares being burned into their bodies.
The blonde closed her eyes, taking deep breaths to control her racing heartbeat.
Conceal it, don't feel it. Conceal it, don't feel it. Fuck I can't do this, I can't fucking do this. I'm going to be sick.
Elsa felt a familiar warm touch graze her hand, her insecurity and her anxiety disappearing as her eyes slowly opened to find Anna's hand resting in her lap, stroking Elsa's skin calmly.
"It's okay Elsa, I'm so sorry for bringing you so much attention today and God it's like our first day as a couple," Anna hushed the word so no one would hear, "and I'm already fucking it up. Like wow good job Anna, way to go. You're a winner you-"
"Anna!" Elsa laughed, cutting the flustered redhead short. "It's alright, it's just something I'm not comfortable with." She sent Anna a warm smile and laced their fingers privately, so nobody could see.
The girls spent the rest of class working on their projects, using the laptops provided to them to research the topic.
"God it's so disgusting that this is so outlawed. Like what is wrong if two girls or two boys want to marry each other?" Anna ranted. I love it when she does this. God I could listen to her for hours. I firmly believe her voice is my favorite sound in the world.
"What a bunch of faggots, huh guys?" A deep voice called out as the boy walked past the girls desks. "So why were you late? Too busy fucking each other to realize you had class?"
Before Elsa could react, Anna had stood up.
"Do you have a fucking problem? I don't even know who you are, nor do you know who we are and you feel the need to fucking make comments. We aren't 'faggots'. We aren't even together, you're just a colossal douchebag." Anna was livid, face red with anger.
She's sticking up for you. This beautiful, wonderful girl is sticking up for you. For both of you.
The boy walked up to Anna dangerously close, as if he was going to hurt her. His face was right up in Anna's, the girls could smell his cheap body spray.
"The names Justin and if I were you, I'd fucking watch your backs from now on." He threatened, voice dripping with hatred.
Before Elsa knew what she was doing, she was standing up looking down at Justin, who know resided on the floor. "Don't fucking threaten her." Elsa spat, vision white as she realized what she had done. Holy fuck Elsa you just pushed him and you didn't even realize what you were doing. What did you do?!
"I-I'm sorry-" The blonde was stuttering, looking down at her hands.
"You're going to pay for that, I promise." The threat rang through Elsa's ears.
The entire class watched the exchange, mouths gaped as gasps filled the room. Before any other person could do something, the bell rang. Anna was the first to move, gathering her and Elsa's things and rushing them out of the classroom.
The redhead led them to the nearest bathroom, locking the door behind them.
"Elsa, baby, are you okay?" Anna wrapped the trembling girl in her arms, running her hands through her hair.
"I-I pushed him. I thought he was going to hurt you- So I hurt him before he could touch you." Elsa stammered out, staring at her hands once again.
"I know, love." Anna was holding Elsa's face, looking into her fearful, blue eyes. "Thank you for sticking up for me. I can't promise that things aren't going to be hard from now on, but I do promise that I'll be there for keep you safe. To protect you from any harm that comes our way."
Elsa wanted to listen, God she wanted to listen to Anna. But her mind was so far away, lost in the fight that just happened, lost in the fear of her own hands. She had never harmed anybody, now it's like that was a completely different person back there and it scared her. It scared her so badly.
"Elsa? Are you alright?" Anna was concerned. She was looking in Elsa's eyes, but it was like Elsa's body was just a hollowed out vessel, like no one was really in there.
"I need to get to Rapunzel, I need to get to class." Elsa muttered, her voice unclear as she mumbled under her breath.
Anna simply nodded, leading her out the door to her class.
"There you are! Everybody is talking about Justin! God that kid is such a dick! Are you two okay?" Rapunzel yelled, pulling both of the girls into a warm embrace.
"We're fine. I think, right Els?" Anna asked, her hand brushing against Elsa's.
The blonde simply dodged the touch, walking into the classroom without as much as a single goodbye.
Anna's face dropped, her heart sinking as her eyes found Rapunzel's.
"I'll talk to her, Anna. Don't worry, she's probably just startled." Rapunzel tried to reassure Anna, but Anna wasn't buying it.
"I can't lose her when I just got her, Rapunzel. Please, please don't let her try and leave." The redhead pleaded, biting her trembling lip.
"I won't honey, go ahead to class. I'll text you to keep you updated, alright?"
Anna simply nodded and disappeared down the hallway.
Rapunzel entered the classroom and found Elsa absent mindedly staring at the front of the classroom, lost in thought.
"Hey Els, what's going on?" The brunette calmly asked, her hand rubbing the blonde's back.
Elsa jumped from the contact and immediately flinched away. "Nothing is going on." Elsa lied through her teeth.
"I know you're lying." Rapunzel whispered as Mr. Hale walked into the classroom, apologizing for his absence.
Elsa didn't say a single thing as a response, her full attention on the lesson going on.
"Alright class, today the Counselor's want us to do a brief lesson on different types of anxiety because it's a bigger problem than most people think. I'd like to start with Post Traumatic Stress Disorder, or PTSD for short. I know, some of you are probably thinking 'what is that?' well PTSD is a form of anxiety that develops after you go through an extreme emotional trauma. There are 3 types of symptoms that can follow. One being re-experiencing the event, whether that be through nightmares, flashbacks or even frightening thoughts. Two being avoidance symptoms, such as staying away from places that may remind you of what happened, feeling emotionally numb, strong guilt, depression or even worry. The third set of symptoms that could occur are something we call hyperarousal symptoms. Now these symptoms are usually constant and include being easily startled, feeling tense and having difficulty sleeping. Others also tend to have angry outbursts out of nowhere."
Elsa gulped, listening to her teacher name almost every feeling she has. The blonde's hands started shaking, closing her eyes to steady her breathing.
Oh god Elsa, what are you going to do? As long as you're seen with Anna, Justin won't leave you alone. He will keep taunting you. Teasing you. Like everybody else used to do. He'll hit you, threaten you. Threaten Anna. Then you'll snap, you'll blackout and before you know it you've turned into the person you fear most. Your over protectiveness for Anna will turn you into a monster.
Rapunzel also took in the information her teacher shared, her eyes not leaving Elsa as she struggled to come up with any sympathetic words to comfort the shaking blonde.
"Now I've got a packet for you all to read about PTSD that I expect you all to read by tomorrow. The bell is about to ring so I'll let you leave early after you come up and grab these."
Elsa showed no signs of moving, so Rapunzel raised and got two papers for the girls.
"Thank you." Elsa whispered out, standing up to move to her next class.
"Wait, Elsa please still come after school. I'm worried about you, I promise video games will help. I'll make sure Anna isn't there."
Help? How will that help?
"Yeah, sure whatever." Elsa responded, moving towards the hallway as the bell rang.
Rapunzel looked down and followed suit.
"Elsa!" Anna was out of breath, having sprinted from her class to make sure Elsa was alright.
The blonde simply looked down and dodged Anna's voice, hurrying to hide herself in a crowd of students that flooded the hall.
Don't Elsa. It isn't safe. You can't love her. If you want to protect her, you need to stay away. You're too emotionally fucked up for her.
Anna grabbed Elsa's arm out of nowhere, causing the blonde to rip herself away.
"Go away, Anna!" Elsa screamed, running to her class at full speed, leaving a heartbroken Anna behind.
"Elsa?" The redhead whimpered, clutching onto Rapunzel who walked up beside her.
"Don't worry Anna, we'll fix it. Come by the room today, I have Elsa coming to play video games with us. We won't let her run away anymore." The brunette held Anna's hand tightly.
Anna couldn't find any words. Something was going on with her girlfriend and she swore she would never let her fall. She will be there to catch her, no matter what obstacles she needed to go through.