Thanks everyone who's been giving me those awesome, positive reviews, I look forward to more of them! Now before I start, I'll be introducing some new characters to the story:
Eugene Fitzherbert: 27~ Senior
Ella "Cinderella" Gertrude: 23~ Senior
Toothiana "Tooth" Hy Loo: 22~ Senior
E. Aster "Bunny" Bunnymund: 23~ Senior
Megara Adonia: 22~ Senior
Jasmine Natsheh: 21~ Junior
Li Shang: 23~ Senior
Fa Mulan: 21~ Senior
And that's it. In comes the story.
~~~Elsa POV~~~
"Come on let's go downtown, we got to get you out of those clothes." Rapunzel led me out of the dormitories and out into the student garage parking lot (Aside from the other parking lot that's out in the open).
"Anna and I share the same car. Let's hope she didn't take for her date with Kristoff." She said while taking out her copy of car keys from her front pocket.
There was a silhouette of a lone car at the very back of the floor's lot; it was concealed with a car cover so you couldn't be able to make out what kind of car it was. "There it is!" Rapunzel walked over to the vehicle and pulled off the cover.
"Wow." That's all I could mutter when I saw the metallic pink colored Beetle, it had gold rims and accessory eyelashes on its headlights, "That's… interesting."
"Right! It's so cute, I fell in love with it at first sight. Come on, get in." Rapunzel hopped in the driver's seat, buckled up and adjusted the rear view mirror.
She looked over at me, beckoning me to sit on the passenger's side. I couldn't find it in me to go in knowing she was going to drive. It's not that I don't trust her…well yeah it is. Rapunzel's eyes stayed glued on me while her hand was on the PRNDL stick, I shrugged and got in the car with her. What's the worst that could happen, right? Rapunzel switched the gears to reverse and hit the gas pedal like there was no tomorrow. I held on for dear life hoping I would get out of this car alive.
We finally arrived at the mall. Ever since I got out of the car I've been shaking with adrenaline (In other words, Rapunzel isn't the best driver. To cut it short, people must've thought the individual driving was a blind dog that was texting while drinking a slushy.) While we were at the mall, Rapunzel made a beeline to every clothing store there was. She put clothes on me like I was a life size doll, every time she would pick out one outfit she would step back, either nod or shake her head then repeat. This went on for ten hours straight, to the point that I didn't even want to get up anymore. The last outfit she picked out for me was a crystal-blue, long sleeve button up with bleached denim skinny jeans. I stepped inside the fitting room and hesitantly put it on then turned towards the mirror. Out of all the outfits I had worn that day, this one has got to be the best. It wasn't exactly my kind of style (Reserved and regal) but it was very modern and complimented every aspect of my body. "Punzie~" I used my voice to beckon her closer to the stall.
"Does it look good?" She slowly peered inside small room where I was in.
"Elsa. You look…younger." Rapunzel let out a brief laugh.
I laughed along with her and reached for my credit card that was in my hand bag. It was empty. I started to panic and looked everywhere, then I remembered that I had left it in my dorm because Rapunzel when I was unprepared. "Punzie, I don't think I can pay for this. I left my card back at the campus." I sighed.
"Oh that's okay; I'll pay for it myself. Along with the other outfits I liked on you." Rapunzel assured me with a smile.
I stuttered, "Oh, thank you Punzie. I'll pay you back once I get ahold off my card." I felt guilty that she had to spend that much money on me.
"Oh no it's fine. Take it as a welcoming gift from me." She headed towards the check-out line and paid for three bags full of new clothes.
When she got out, she passed the bags to me and pulled out her cellphone with an unimpressed look on her face, "What is it?" I asked her.
"It's just my boyfriend, Eugene. He always gets into trouble with these two seniors. Do you mind if we give him a ride to the frat house?" Rapunzel said while texting.
I shrugged, "Sure, why not?"
We pulled over at what seemed to be another frat house (Apparently as Rapunzel explained there are different fraternities and sororities.), my fingers were buried into the seat from Rapunzel little road rampage. A slender, muscular figure (most likely male) came out of the shadows and sneaked into the backseat of the car, "Thanks babe." He wore a ski mask which he took off to give Rapunzel a tiny peck on the cheek.
I got to see to see his features up close; he had dark brown hair, brown eyes and a goatee. He looked older than Rapunzel, which isn't bad at all. "What did you do this time, Eugene?" Rapunzel looked over her shoulder with the same unimpressed look when we were at the mall.
Eugene settled an axe on his lap, "Let's just say that their downstairs game room is now a pool."
Rapunzel looked at him with wild eyes, her voice a little giddy, "Oh my god, they're going to kill you Eugene. How do you know they didn't spot you out?"
Eugene crossed his arms and made himself comfortable, "They were too focused on the fact that I totally demolished their television."
Eugene looked over at me and eyed me down. "Hey." He reached out his hand towards me for a handshake to which I was more than happy to do so back.
He smiled at me, "Rapunzel, you didn't tell me you would invite your friend to our joy ride."
Rapunzel looked over at me, "Oh. Eugene this is my cousin, Elsa. Elsa this is my boyfriend, Eugene. Satisfied?" She smiled at both of us until something in the side mirror caught her attention.
"Uh oh. Eugene. Get down."
Both Eugene and I turned around to see what was going on. Eugene slowly tucked himself behind Rapunzel's seat when he saw two figures heading towards our car. When the figures got closer I could make out that they were both male. Two very muscular and tall males. One peered into the back seat of the car and the other tapped at Rapunzel window, indicating her to roll it down. Rapunzel smiled at the man and rolled down her windows, "Hey guys."
The man had ginger hair and a scar on his chin to right side. His blue eyes were eerie in the night sky; it caused goose bumps across my arms. He looked over at me and smiled maliciously, "Rapunzel, what a coincidence you're here. I was thinking about Rider just now. I need to see him soon; you can probably call him up for me, that way he shows up quick. Unless he's already here." He said with a husky voice.
"Yeah, sure, let me get out my cell. You don't mind the wait, right?" She reached over at my side for the glove compartment then quickly pulled out a pepper spray can and turned over to spray the man closest to her straight in the eyes. He pressed his hands against his eyes and screamed out in pain, "Rider!"
Rapunzel hit the gas pedal and fled out of the scene. From the corner of my eye I saw Eugene rise from the back seat to readjust himself back in the middle of the back row. Tires were squealing from behind us, I turned to see a car chasing us at full speed. "Uhh, guys." I croaked.
"Eugene, what do we do?" Rapunzel kept her eyes on the road, her hands gripped tightly to the wheel.
"Alright, let me think… I got it! Take a sharp turn on the third right to lose them in the alley. Then make your way to the tennis court and park behind the bushes." Eugene commanded.
Rapunzel went through with the plans and accomplished every one of his orders. When we were hidden behind the bushes Rapunzel turned off the headlights and we all waited quietly until everything was clear. We saw a car pass by from the opposite side of us; one of the guys had his torso stuck out of the window scanning the area like a hawk. "There's nothing here, maybe they went to hide out at the super market."
We all eyed down the car until there was no more sign of it. "Do you need a ride back at the frat house?" Rapunzel made eye contact with Eugene through the rear view mirror.
"Yes, please." He smiled at Rapunzel and she smiled in return.
We made our way to the frat house, this way my first time seeing the house and it looked colossal. It was three stories high with two fountains in front, palm trees, your typical dream mansion. Eugene got out the car and took out the axe he had with him. He walked over to her side of the car, "Thanks again for the ride, babe. I'll see you at the party tomorrow, right?" He cupped her face in his hands and kissed her lightly on the lips.
Rapunzel giggled, "Absolutely, me and Elsa are sure to be there." She raised her face to bring him in for another kiss.
Eugene settled her down and looked over at me, "Thanks for joining us, Elsa. It was nice meeting you and I hope to see you tomorrow." He waved his hand and accompanied it with his signature smile
"Likewise." I smiled back at him.
"Alright, I got to go now baby. Goodnight!" Rapunzel brought him down for yet another kiss which lasted for a while and drove off to the dormitories.
"Is he always this adventurous?" I asked, laughing.
"Oh yeah. He just can't keep himself out of trouble." Rapunzel laughed along with me.
One question that lingered inside my head is why the two men called him Flynn and Rider. "Hey, Punzie. Why did those guys call Eugene other names?"
She looked puzzled but then further analyzed my question, "Eugene calls himself Flynn Rider when he's with other people. He doesn't even tell his friends that his name is Eugene Fitzherbert, he says it doesn't sound masculine enough. I think it's cute though." She explained.
"Oh. Who were the other guys?" I questioned.
She pulled into the parking lot and got out of the car, "I'm not sure about their first names, but people call them the Stabbington brothers. They're in charge of the other major fraternity. They're known for their violent nature. Eugene has a history with them, they have a love hate relationship. It's a long story. Rapunzel said.
I nodded and took out the shopping bags from the backseat. We both walked in silence to the dormitories, it wasn't so much an awkward silence but a peaceful silence. I walked up to her dorm to leave her bag of clothes inside. She fumbled through her key ring for the one that opens her to her dorm. Once she found it she unlocked the door and opened it quietly, Anna was sound asleep on her bed so I stepped in quietly and dropped the bag on the carpeted floor. I whispered over to Rapunzel who made herself comfy on the other bed, "Thanks for today. See you tomorrow, goodnight."
"Goodnight." She yawned and turned her back to me.
I walked across the hall towards my dorm then started looking for my own keys, just when I was about to unlock the door I heard muttering from inside. I pressed my ear against the door and overheard two people , "I know, I know. I should get over her. But I can't Merida, I never got to say goodbye to her. I never got to say that… I love her."
I heard sobbing next and then a hush, "It's alright, It's alright. Just let it out."
"I'm a mess, let me clean myself up. Do you mind if I use your towels."
"No no. Make yourself at home. I'll go make a pot of tea." I heard squeaking from the bed indicating that they got up.
I decided to speak up, "Should I come back at a later time?"
There was a long silence, then , "You can come in."
I opened the door and quietly closed it behind me. There was a girl in the mini kitchen with big, untamed red hair, fair skin, blue eyes, freckles and rosy cheeks. She didn't really acknowledge me, "You must be Elsa." Her accent was thick.
"And you must be Merida." I dropped the bags beside the door.
"Correct." She dropped herbs into a kettle and started to boil it on the stove.
I looked over at the bathroom which was shut and walked over to the futon. "Do you want tea? It's Earl Grey." Merida asked me.
I put by head down, "Uhm, yes, please. Thank you."
Merida let out a chortle, "No need to be formal. I won't go off on you if you don't call me Miss."
I looked up and grinned. The bathroom door open and a boy came out. He looked at me with a shocked expression on his face. Merida turned over and gave the boy a cup filled with tea, "Hiccup, this is my dorm mate, Elsa."
At this point she still hadn't turned to look at me. Merida filled another cup and walked over to me passing me the cup then we made eye contact. She was had the same expression like the boy but quickly changed it to a polite smile.
There was a long moment of silence. Both of them would stare at me and continue to drink their tea, I would look up at them from time to time but never speak. The boy, Hiccup, had green eyes with unkempt brown hair. He was very lean and looked strong. When we made eye contact he would noticeably blush from embarrassment and look down into his cup. He finally broke the silence in the room, "Are you related to or know…"
Merida interrupted, "Do you know Jack Frost? You look a lot like him."
I looked at them both confused but then the image of the boy I saw that morning popped up in my head. Could this be the same person they are talking about? "I'm not related to anyone named Jack Frost." I answered.
Merida looked over at Hiccup and back at me, "Are you related to that Anna lass that lives across the hall?"
I nodded, "Yes, did she tell you?"
"Yeah, she's quite talkative, isn't she?"
I laughed, "That's Anna alright."
I tried to think of something that might spark a conversation. Anna did tell me Merida was an archer.
"So how good of an archer are you?" Both of them perked up and immediately started talking.
From our conversation I found out that Merida was not only a skilled archer but she studies mythology, however I'm not so sure if she majors in that. Hiccup is also an archer, he's a beginner though. He explained he's more of an inventor than anything else. I hit it off with them really good; it helped that they were both kind and open-minded. I found their traits enjoyable and loved the fact that Merida didn't hide her true self. We spent all night talking about similar things we enjoy and even ended up watching a movie Hiccup enjoyed called "Eragon".
Merida started to laugh, "I'm not going to lie, I did have fun tonight. But don't you guys agree that this is all a little too cliché? Like one of those obnoxious teenage girl movies?"
I laughed along with her, "I second you on that one. I never felt this girly before."
Hiccup barged into the conversation, "As the only man here, I feel offended. Not because I'm a guy, but because I kind of liked tonight."
Merida snorted and elbowed him, "Hey!" He laughed and playfully nudged her.
"Don't you have an exam tomorrow? You should be heading off to your dorm by now, Hiccup." Merida said.
Hiccup looked over at the digital clock, it was already one in the morning, "Yeah I guess you're right. I'll catch up with you guys tomorrow." He hugged Merida and shook my hand.
"It was a pleasure to serve your acquaintance, Elsa."
"Same to you, Hiccup." I shook his hand and helped him get his bag.
When he left I started to organize the clothes into my closet while Merida started to clean the cups we used. "Are you and Hiccup dating?" I asked aloud.
Merida snorted, "What? No. We're just really close friends."
"Yeah, really close. The way you guys interact with each other is adorable. Do you like him?" I egged on.
"Oh stop it. I just don't feel that way towards him. I don't think I've ever had a love interest in my life. I like to think that I'm more independent, you know."
In a way, I understood her. Who needs a boy when you can make yourself happy with friends? But I also see couples like Rapunzel and Eugene and Anna's little budding romance that makes me wonder, how is life having a partner? Merida interrupted my train of thought, "You know, talking about love. I was thinking about couples at our school, and how some oddly look like they match together as if they were soul mates. And I was thinking just now, since you guys aren't related." She settled herself into bed and I started to spread my body on the mattress.
"You and Jack Frost would look nice together. Like one of those couples. Ugh I think my girly side is starting to kick in again. Curse you estrogen." She turned her face towards me.
"You know, I've always been raised around boys my entire life excluding my mother. It's nice to have a female friend that's sort of like me." She smiled at me and yawned.
For a change, I don't feel so shy around a person I just met. That made me well up with joy and pride. "Goodnight." I called out and reached for the light.
She was fast asleep before I had the chance to turn the lamp off. I turned towards the wall and thought hard about what she said…about Jack Frost. Why was she thinking about this boy? They haven't even met yet. It made me feel frustrated with myself that I felt this way. I shook the thoughts away and laid still, maybe if I just slept I could forget about this Jack Frost. Yeah. That's what I'll do. Goodnight, Jack Frost.
And that's that. Hope you guys liked and please make sure to review. I promise you guys the party part later on, are you guys excited? Love all of you.
