Hey!... Soooooo I'm NOT dead! I'm still writing and I've been busy with ya know life. SO little unknown fact about me... I've been getting racked by life lol (mostly just school and figuring out what i wanna to with my life) But I figured it out and have found some time to write to you guys. (I should be in class) But I'm here and ya know... here's a chapter 32.

Also gotta a little interior design ideas flowing.

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Chapter 32: Words and Pianos: Part 2

The walk was quiet as the rain fell around the two teens. The automatic doors opened at their arrival, and before Jack could press the number of Rapunzel's floor, she squeezed his shirt. "I… I don't wanna go home..." She said softly. Jack turned his head to her, "There's… no one there…" She weakly explained, and he pressed his floor number. He finally spoke as they got to the door, "Well it's not as sunny as your place, but make yourself at home."

Rapunzel took in the sight of the large space. Snow white walls with icy blue rimming, made the living room glow. The white furniture created a homie, winter wonder land scenery. Her eyes first took note of the couch. Its white, clean covering blended in with the carpet, almost giving it the appearance of a snow made couch. The only reason it could be told apart was from the blue plaid blanket that laid across the back, and blue and gray striped pillows on each side. Each four walls of the spacey living room were painted so white resembled freshly fallen snow, its edges layered with very light and see through ice patterns. The only wall that wasn't white was behind the flat screen TV (that's rarely used). Covered with a tree bark patterns in a grayish, brown base color. On top of the base color are six black silhouettes of leafless trees. Two large paper covered ceiling lamps hang on each side of the black TV stand. On the left side of the TV sits a tall, dark brown, six shelf book case, with its own rolling ladder. The shelves were branded with words etched into each secession, each shelf had a different genre filled with books in braille or books on tape. On the center shelf a collection of records filled from front to back on its right side, while a record player and Bluetooth radio sat on its left. Next to the bookshelf was a small open space, occupied by a comfy white chair with blue pillows and matching stool.

Jack placed the umbrella on the coat rack and said, "The Kitchen is this way," as he headed down the hall, left of the entrance. As she looked at the ice patterned walls, walking into the kitchen she froze when Jack was nowhere to be seen in the little room. The blonde looked around warily, "Jack…." She said softly. "Yeah?"

She jumped hearing him behind her as a fluffy towel was placed over her shivering shoulders. "Sorry" He chuckled, "Didn't mean to scare you." She nodded and spoke softly her voice trembling, "It's… its fine." "Here ya go," He chimed as a pair of clothes were placed in front of her. "I turned up the heat a bit, I could hear your teeth chattering once we got in. I started a bath…. If ya wanna use it that is." He was met an awkward silence and frown lightly. His eyes widened at the realization and he blushed, stumbling back a bit. " I, I mean… I just realized what I asked a girl…" He sighed face palmed his head feeling like an idiot. "I didn't think…." Rapunzel found herself smiling and holding in giggles at the blushing boy. With a scrunched up red face and stupid smile he pointed behind him, "You know what I'll, I'll stop the…. The water_" She stepped forward unconsciously and caught his arm. He froze and she froze, but tried to calm her shivering and took a deep breath, "No… I mean… well thanks… I am really cold," She gave an embarrassed smile and held the dry clothes to her chest. Jack stood a bit wide eyed for a second, he looked away to hide his blush and just pointed to the door way next to them. Rapunzel hadn't noticed the other entrance when she came in. Seeing that after walking through the threshold she was right in front of the bathroom, placed right under the stair way.

The sound of running water became clearer as she opened the door. Steam rushed against her skin almost instantly warming the blonde. She stepped inside to see a surprisingly large tub on the right side of the bathroom and a walk in shower on the left closer to door. Standing in the center was a sink. To say she was taken back by the size was an understatement, as she just stood in the bathroom staring at the blue and white tile floor and blue walls. The sight of the tub water close to overflowing pulled the teen out of her daze. She rushed over and turned it off, knocking over a few bottles of soap and shampoo. A knock came from the door, "You alright?" Jack asked, his voice muffled by the door. Flustered and fumbling Rapunzel replied in a cracked voice, "Yes, yes! I mean… I'm fine" She laughed nervously.

Jack arched an eyebrow and shrugged before going into the kitchen. He started heating up a pot of milk for coco and retrieved the leftover dinner he made last night and warmed it in the microwave.

After washing up, Rapunzel sat awkwardly in the large tub with her knees to her chest. She looked down at the water with weary eyes and red cheeks. She didn't know if she was blushing from the heat or the fact that she was naked in a guy's bathroom. "I mean I've taken baths at Hiccup's place before" She thought but sank deeper into the water so her lips and chin were submerged. "And… maybe once at Eugene's…" She blew bubbles and closed her eyes, trying to find an answer. "The water feels nice…" She thought looking at her blonde locks ripple and float in the water. The heat began to ease all the worried thoughts in her head. The sound of a knock barely caught her attention.

She heard Jack's voice call out her name and sound of the door opening made her jump. "Uh Jack!? Wha_ What, what're you doing," she asked becoming very frantic. The male teen entered with his eyes covered and face straight ahead, much her surprise, "Sorry, sorry I… forgot to give you a towel." He explained and placed the towel on the toilet. He didn't even turn around, he just walked out backwards smoothly and closed the door. Jack closed the door and leaned his head against it sighing deeply. He turned on his back and slid to the floor, his eyes still close and face burning, from the heat and fact there was girl in his bathroom and he walked in on her. Blind or not it was still embarrassing at hell.

Silence filled the bathroom.

Rapunzel didn't know why or how, but she ended up bursting into a fit laughter seconds after Jack left. Jack lifted his head with wide eyes at the sound of her laughter and found himself laughing too. Once the fit was over Jack spoke. "So I take it you don't think I'm a perv, right?" He jokingly asked. Rapunzel laughed on the other side and replied, "Only if you don't think I'm crazy for forgetting you're blind, for like two seconds." Jack shook his head, "You wouldn't believe how many times that's happened to my aunt Tooth and little sister. At least you didn't throw bars of soap and shampoo at me." He heard the girl wince at the image, "That must of hurt." She shouted to the other side. He shrugged, "It could've been worse if I hadn't caught the bottle of shampoo." He heard a splash of water, "How did you mange that… wait don't tell me…"

"Heard it," They said the same time and laughed.

A relaxing silence eased over them till the sound of sizzling heat Jack's ears. "Oh crap!" He shot up and rushed to the kitchen.

Rapunzel finished her bath and got dressed. The dark blue shirt with a snowflake in the center was a bit too large and hung off her shoulder. As were the gray sweatpants with a snowboard going down the side, seeing as they hung off her waist lightly.

The smell of sweet chocolate mixed with something savory and cheesy, filled the blondes nose, enticing her to the kitchen. There she found Jack setting up the table with two bowls and two mugs. "Well you certainly smell better," Jack noted as he smiled at her. Rapunzel blushed and frowned at the boy. "What's that supposed to mean," She asked with her hands at her hips. Jack laughed, "That you don't smile like rain water and salty tears." The smirked softly as he took a seat. "Oh..." She stated blinking a few times at the truthful words. She took the seat across from him and sighed. "Sorry... I... Didn't mean to snap," She spoke softly.

Jack replied with a light chuckle and wave of the hand, "Please Mérida slapping me was a snap. And besides you're under a lot stress. Its fine," He nodded and took a sip of his coco. Rapunzel was in motion of doing the same, but faltered at his words. "Merida slapped you!" She exclaimed in shock. Jack shrugged and kept his soft smile, "It didn't hurt... Much. Besides her emotions got the best of her at the time. It's alright," He concluded. Rapunzel frowned, "No! No it's not alright... She shouldn't have... But she's never... I mean..." Her voice became softer and higher, as her emotions began to take control. She froze when a cold hand was placed on top of her clinched one. He spoke calm and clearly, "Rapunzel look at me." She did. "Breath, it's ok, I'm ok." Somehow, the more she looked into the arctic blue eyes she almost instantly found herself calming down. Jack gave a reassuring nodded and began to remove his hand, when she quickly grabbed it, gently.

She took a deep breath, closing her eyes. Opening them to look at him than instantly looking down, "She shouldn't have hit you. She didn't even tell me," She spoke softly. Jack grazed his thumbs across her knuckles in his palm. His eyes motioned down as well and he gave a weak chuckle, "I can't blame her..." "What?!" Rapunzel's head shot up to look at him with eyes. "I mean when I think about it. I wouldn't want some stranger coming into town and taking my friends away from me either," He shrugged. She gripped his hand tighter unintentionally, "But you're not a stranger Jack! You're our friend," She replied passionately. Jack smiled again as shook his head, "No Punzie. I'm your friend. To make friends you have to trust them. You have to get to know them. You opened yourself up to me." He chuckled thinking to himself for a moment as he spoke. "You grounded me here. Helped me from drifting off in my mind, didn't make me feel alone. You trusted me, and in return I trusted you. Merida... and Hiccup, the really care about you. They're protective of you. Merida cares more than anyone. She's a good friend Punzie and values your friendship dearly. She's just scared. She's scared of losing you, just like you and Hiccup were scared of losing me. Granted her actions were off, but they had you in mind. She thought she was helping. But misunderstandings like this make friendships stronger. It's up to her to earn your trust back." Silence consumed the air around them, but a feeling fleeting weight hovered the space.

Rapunzel signed with a tired smile, "How am I gonna fix this." Jack sat back relaxing," Once a problem starts even I know how hard they can be to fix, but one of you has to take a step forward, if not both." He explained drinking his drink. "I suppose it'll be me, with her and Hiccup at each other's throats right now I don't see either of them doing it. I just wish there was a way to fix this together." Safe thought out loud. "That's not your fight Punzie. They've got to figure this out themselves. All you can do is stand by their side." He stated facing her. She smiled back tiredly, "Like friends do," She concluded lifting her cup. He nodded, "Like fiends do," as they made a light toast with their mugs.

After dinner and cleaning up Jack asked Rapunzel, "You wanna see something cool?" He led her up to his room, past the last stairway widow, and into the attic. There she was greeted by a black polished piano in the center of a larger cyan blue room with a white marble floor. On the far right side of the huge room laid a fluffy rug stretching from the wall, across the floor and stopped a few inches from the piano. Sitting on top of the rug was a long, white, curved couch, big enough to fit eight people or so. She walked deeper into the room, gazing wide eyed at the high ceiling and little windows set inches above it, letting light in. "Jack this is_" He cut her off, "I know, I know. It's kinda empty, but can't really put a lot stuff in here when you're blind." He shrugged and ruffled his hair.

Rapunzel just shook her head, continuing to look at the room. "No, no, no, no... Jack! This is amazing. It's like mini concert venue!" She exclaimed looking around like an excited child. Jack was a bit surprised at her excitement, but enjoyed it all the same. He gave a nervous laugh and rubbed the back of his head, "Really? Well I'm glad someone can appreciate Pitch's decorating." She looked at him, "Mr. Black? The music store owner?" She questioned and he nodded. "He says pianos aren't there to decorate the room. The room is decorated around the piano." Both teens laughed at the statement. "Makes since, seeing as he owns a piano shop," Rapunzel stated. Jack agreed, " He owns a few shop around the world. He set up shop here a few years ago, till the original owner passed away. He's usually traveling the world checking on his business, but he sticking around here to look after me." He explained.

Her eyes softened at the new information. "I didn't know you two were related," She concluded and questioned. Jack began to move around the room, casually swaying his staff. "Funny thing is we're not. He and my family go way back. You wouldn't think it, by looking at him, but Pitch is about the same age as principle Moon. They're childhood friends, my uncles and dad met Pitch when they were in college, he was a student teacher." He gracefully plopped down on the sofa and leaned on his staff. A chuckled escaped his lips at the memory of the stories he'd heard. "Apparently they were all polar opposites. My dad was all fun no work, my uncle Aster was bark and business and Pitch was lectures and libraries. Somehow the three hit it off and became friends. They bicker like old ladies whenever they're in the same room," He chuckled and smiled at Rapunzel's laughter. "I met him for the first time when I was three. His daughter became my babysitter and he started teaching my how to play when I turned 5." He explained motioning to the piano. "After my accident… he was one of many that helped me get back on my feet." He paused facing the ground. Rapunzel could see the fond sadness in his brightly faded eyes. "He sorta became a second dad to me." He said softly.

Silence consumed them as they sat with the information. The air was cool and comforting around them. Leaving Rapunzel with her thoughts. Jack could feel a bit of tension coming from her, he stood. "You wanna learn to play?" He asked walking towards the piano. Her eyes widened at the question a she looked up at him. "What," She asked, and he laughed. "The piano Blondie. Wanna learn? Whenever my head was too crowded I played. They say old souls can heal knew ones, ya know." He smirked to his side, where she now stood. "Is that true? Do they," She asked looking down at him. "I'd like to think they can. I'm a testament to it. They helped make me who I am today, and I'm sure they have more to teach me, but… you'll never know, unless you try." He nudged her. She gave a weak giggle and sighed, "My head has been everywhere today," She stated more to herself then him.

The two took a seat.

A few hours later the two emerged from the attic in a fit of laughter. Catching their breaths they smiled plopping on the couch in the living room. "You defiantly need a little more practice Punzie," Jack sighed, she shook he head and laughed, "I think need a lot more than a little," She corrected. Once they calmed down Jack suggested they watch a movie. Rapunzel questioned if that was a good idea, seeing as he wouldn't be able to see it. He just waved it off, "Hey just because I can't see doesn't mean we can't enjoy a movie. I did it all the time with Emma." She wearily agreed and he let her pick a movie from his collection. Hearing the sound of the opening menu easily told Jack what movie it was. "College comedy? Really" He arched an eyebrow. She laughed, "Hey! I have dreams of living this kinda life! They say it's one of the best times of your young life. Going to college, living in dorms, college parties_"

"College kegs," He cut her off with a smirk. "I know all about those parties. I couldn't wait to go to one myself, when saw my first movie about it. I wanted to be that guy that knew everyone, could help everyone, and couldn't see himself anywhere else but there." He laughed and leaned back relaxing. "Always pinning for the smart pretty girl that dated the jerky college guy?" Rapunzel teased Jack gave his signature smirk. "Of course. Who else would be prefect for me? Showing her how college can be fun too." He winked making her laughed. "Yeah. I can see you as that guy too," She agreed getting nice and cozy on the white cushion to enjoy the movie.

An hour in a half later Jack heard the credit music rolling. The sound snapped him out of his meditation he'd began 30 minutes ago, in the middle of the movie. Coming back to reality he felt a light weight on his shoulder. He took note of everything around. Tuning out the movie music and listening beyond it. Soft snores whispered in his ear, the silence of more than cars outside and the shouting of the crickets around them gave Jack his vision. It was late, probably half past 12 or close to 1 and Rapunzel fell asleep during the movie. He stood up and swiftly picked the blonde up in his arms, and took her upstairs. After tucking her in, he made his way back downstairs, too lay on the couch. He lifted up his phone and asked for the time. "The time is 12:45am," The phone replied. Before going to sleep he texted Elsa telling her of Rapunzel's where abouts and that she was safe. The senior replied promptly explaining how she'd tell her aunt.

The next morning Rapunzel woke up to the smell of mints and the forest. Knowing quiet well her bed didn't smell like this, had the blonde shoot up in bed. She frantically looked around at the dim, sunlit room and the bed she laid in. A cloud like mattress supporting her weight under, crisp white sheets that were covered with a royal blue comforter. A multi valued, plaid, blue and gray blanket at the foot of the queen sized bed. She looked at the polished wooden floor and a bookcase that stood tall in the far left corner of the room, across from the bed. Filled to brim with books, CD's and winter trinkets. On the far right was a double door closet with a beautiful swirling, ice pattern around the rim of the doors. Come to think of it she looking up seeing the light blue patterns all around the wall edges. The patterns shimmered on the gray wall that fades into a pale blue as the color traveled down.

After the observation she quickly realized she was in Jack's room, in his bed…. A minor freak out began to take place in her head and her cheeks became noticeably hotter. She took to looking at her hands and attempted to calm herself down. "Oh my gosh! Oh my gosh! Oh my gosh! What is auntie gonna think?! Oh what is Merida and Hiccup gonna. Oh this wasn't supposed to happen!" She thought ruffling her already messy hair. "Stupid Rapunzel!" She said out loud, dropping her head on her folded knees. She turned her head to the side and sighed, "I'm sure his opinion of me is not to flattering now." Light padding could be heard above her, she remembered the attic and even saw the door to it slightly open. She sighed once again and prepared to get out of bed.

She nearly jumped to the ceiling at the feeling of her feet touching the nearly ice cold floor. After gathering her wits and taking as much warmth from the fluffy blankets under her, as she could she tried again. This time only a small eep escaped her lips as her toes pressed against the wood. She stood and shivered, before making her way up to the attic. Strangely enough she didn't hear the sound a piano like she expected. Opening the door quietly she stood wide eyed at the sight of Jack practicing fast, high air kicks. He quickly placed his right foot back down, using it jump up, and twist in the air to land. One knee, kneeled to the ground beside his fist, while the other bent up. He stood up tall and placed his fist against an open palm. He took a clamming breath and opened his eyes, they slanted and shot straight to Rapunzel. The glare made a shiver go down her spine, and her legs weak. This was the second time she'd ever seen those pricing blue eyes look so fierce and bone chilling. When he spoke to Dagger the first time he helped her.

However, as soon as that thought passed the hint of fear was gone. Her voice still trembled a bit as she spoke, "Sorry to interrupt… I woke up and heard you… up here," She explained. His body immediately eased and eyes relaxed. He smiled, "Its fine. Did I wake you? Sorry, I just finished anyway," and shrugged. "Do you do this every morning," She arched eyebrow. "Yep," He chuckled. "Ever miss a day," She teased. He laughed, "Nope. It's literary coded into my brain." She nodded, "Ah! Piano player and an android, good to know. No wonder you're a hero," She concluded. He picked up his staff and laughed, "I'm no hero Punzie. Android maybe, but no hero." She leaned against the wall and smiled knowingly, "I can think of five occasions that can prove otherwise." He just chuckled shaking his head, at her. "So, how about breakfast? I make a mean stack of chocolate chip pancakes. Unless you're, scared to have breakfast with an android" He grinned.

She blushed remembering her current situation. "I should really be going. My aunts probably worried sick. God only knows what she's told my mom." She mumbled the last part. "Elsa told your aunt you were safe," Jack stated earning a look of surprise from the blonde. "I called her last night. Had to make sure someone in your family knew you were alright. I know all too well about misunderstandings and how they work. Never good." He explained. Rapunzel felt her face warm a bit at the explanation, however the fact that she woke up his bed still weighed on her mind. "I should still… ya know head out. I… I didn't mean to stay the night …I mean trouble you like this… that is I… I'm sorry for barging in and…" Her words felt numb on her tongue. She felt like she was making up excuses for her actions, and it came out as if she didn't appreciate his kindness. Her eyes felt a bit misty at the thought of him treating her differently, because of last night. "Nothing to apologize for Punzie. You fell asleep and I couldn't find the heart to wake ya. My mom always taught me to never let a lady sleep on the floor or the couch. And you're a lady by all means of the word." He placed both his hand on each of her shoulders. "Besides, what kinda gentleman would I be if I let a heart broken girl leave without making her smile," He whipped the stray tear from her cheek when he heard her sniffle. "You needed help Rapunzel, and I was there. Simple as that," He smiled.

She stood there in silence for a while and felt the smile form on her face. She gave light sniffle and whipped her eyes, "And you say you're not hero." He huffed out a chuckled and the sound of her smile and released her shoulders. When the weight of his hands lifted a hinge of loneliness filled the girl, as if she'd just lost something stable and comforting. But as she looked up at the other teen the feeling quickly faded, and she followed him down the stairs. "At least let me get your stuff, before you go," He spoke going through his room, she paused looking at the messy bed. "I'll pack it up for you ok," He stated going downstairs. She shouted after him, "Ok," and began making the bed, as he continued walking.

Gathering her things and putting it in a bag he heard her come downstairs behind him. "What took you," He teased and handed her the bag. "Thank you…. Just had to clean something… Sorry I can't stay for breakfast," She said softly, but smiled, "I promise next time I'll stay." Jack shrugged, "Hey, no problem. And I promise I will not touch on chocolate chip until you are there to enjoy it!" He declared, dramatically. She covered her mouth to giggle. He held the door for her and she walked through, turning to face him as he stood in the doorway. "I had fun," She declared. "Well I'm doing my job right then," Jack smirked. "Thank you… for everything Jack." She smiled sadly. Jack heard it and gave a weak smile himself, "Your welcome Punzie. " He ruffled her messy hair, before feeling her well known hug. He returned it and pulled away, "Now get going before Pascal sneaks into my place searching for you, like you do him. " Rapunzel laughed, "Oh how the tables have turned," She joked and they both shared that thought and laughed. "I'll see ya tomorrow?" She asked. He gave her a two finger salute with a smile, "Bright and early Watson. Bright and early."

Aren't they freakin adorable?
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