Hey guys! So I'm back... and I am surprised by the amount of views and favorites this is getting! I must admit that I was a bit nervous to post this since it has been a while... so thank you everyone!
Anyways, as promised, this chapter is much longer than the ones before. But I can't promise my updates can be as soon as these two chapter have been.
I forgot to mention, Elsa and Anna's past may not be all happy with rainbows and things so please be prepared? I promise it won't be anything too bad... I think. I'll post warnings.
But I hope you enjoy!
The ceremony itself was a sight to behold. Anna couldn't sit still in her seat as various stars went up to present and receive awards and the performances from musicals such as Les Miserables and Chicago had got her singing along quietly under her breath. She was a secret musical lover and sang often when alone and left to her own devices. When she first started singing along to "All That Jazz" from Chicago, she thought she had seen Elsa glance back at her but determined it was just her fangirl imagination going crazy.
The entire ceremony ended too soon for Anna's taste and she was left saddened at the thought that this may be her only chance to be at the Oscars. She was about to start wallowing in her sadness when she felt Hans tug on her hand. "Come on! We have an after party to go to!" She merely stared up at him, thoroughly confused. "After party? What are you saying? I'm invited to an after party?" Not only did she get to sit in a theatre with a bunch of celebrities, now she gets to go to a party with them? Not to mention THE Elsa Bernhardt had talked and flirted with her. She was beginning to question if she had died and gone to heaven.
Hans merely rolled his eyes and nodded. "Of course you are invited, Red. Now let's go! Our car is waiting." She got up and was beginning to follow him when a cool hand caught her arm. She turned only to find Elsa's face mere inches from hers, an elegant smile gracing her lips. "I'll see you at Vanity Fair." All Anna could do was nod dumbly as she stared at the red lips that were just so close. So incredibly close and delicious looking that if she just leaned in an- "Anna! Hurry up! Are you hungry or not?"
Giving a start, she turned to stare wide eyes at the red haired man who was smirking at her from down the aisle. "You better go now, Anna. Don't want to keep your friend waiting." When Anna had finally registered what Elsa had said, the blonde was already halfway down the aisle. Sighing, she picked up her dressed and rushed up to the smirking man, her arm quickly looping with his. "Shut up." Was all she muttered to him, causing him to laugh as he led the way out of the theatre and to their waiting car.
Drink clutched in her hand, Anna wandered around, occasionally chatting with actors and producers alike. Most of them, after finding out she's only been an extra on some shows, encouraged to keep working and saying how they saw talent in the young woman. To put it plainly, she was having the time of her life. Finishing her first drink, Anna slowly made her way to the bar, mindful of where she stepped so she wouldn't accidentally step on someone's shoes or dress.
As she was just about to reach the bar, a man backed up and bumped right into her, causing her to step on the tail end of her dress and fall backwards. She closed her eyes and braced for with the hardwood floor but it never came. Instead, she fell against something soft and warm. Opening her eyes, she was met with a shocking glacial blue. They seem so familiar… So gorgeous… So… Elsa!
Getting up, she apologized profusely as Elsa covered her mouth and giggled. "It's quite alright. I'm glad I caught you though… I can't imagine that floor being a good landing pad." Anna could feel her blush rising as she looked down. Elsa smiled softly and held out her hand. "I was just headed to the bar… care to join me?" That had brought a small grin to Anna's face as she shyly took hold of Elsa's hand. Almost immediately, Elsa intertwined their hands and squeezed them gently as she led the way to the bar at the side of the room.
She had spent the evening from there on out with Elsa, talking about everything and nothing. She had learned that the blonde was 22 years old and was shocked to learn that Anna had recently turned 21. Two days before, to be exact. "Well happy belated birthday to you, Miss Young! I see you are happily indulging in your recently acquired privilege." She said as she toasted with a smirk, indicating the Sex on the Beach drink that was half empty in the redhead's hand. Clinking her glass with Elsa's, Anna merely nodded as she took another sip from her curly straw. "I can't help it! These are too good to pass up! My friend, Hans, took me to this lounge thing and ordered this for me. I've been hooked ever since!" Elsa merely giggled as she continued to sip her Stella Rosa Peach wine. She liked bubbly, soda tasting wine over others but that didn't mean she didn't know how to enjoy a nicely aged wine. Her family was quite the wine lovers after all… and very proper.
They made their way over to the snack table, running into Hans on the way as he was just finished a sandwich. "Ah! Anna! There you are. I was just looking for you. Enjoying your time?" Just as he fully turned to her, he noticed the girl had her hand intertwined with someone else's. Following the slender and pale arm up, he was met with an electric blue and he knew immediately who it was. He grinned as he stuck out his hand, giving a slight bow of his head. "Elsa Bernhardt! Allow me to formally introduce myself. I am Hans Isles. It is such a great pleasure to meet you." He said sincerely, his green eyes shining with mirth. Elsa offered back a small smile, taking his offered hand and shaking it firmly. "It is a pleasure to meet you too, Mr. Isles. I have heard much about you… both from Anna and the media." He merely chuckled and shook his head, raising a hand up and waving slightly. "Please…Just Hans is perfectly fine. And I bet Anna's stories are far more entertaining that the media… and much more truthful too."
He turned to Anna and smirked, crossing his arms as he saw what was clutched in her other hand. "You're addicted, Anna. You need help. You're barely legal to drink and you need help already. This has got to be a new record." He teased as he saw her eyes narrow a pout already forming on her lips. "I am perfectly fine! You are the one that needs help! Sandwiches day in and day out! You are completely addicted to sandwiches." They argued back and forth like children causing Elsa to smile lightly. She gave Anna's hand a gentle squeeze, earning the young woman's attention. "I'm going to the washroom. I'll be right back. Pardon me." She excused herself and disappeared into the crowd, not noticing that aquamarine eyes followed each sway of her hips.
Hans watched Anna, his smirk growing bigger and bigger as he watched the redhead nearly drool as the Scandinavian beauty walked away. "You are totally crushing on her." He teased once more, his smirk growing even bigger if that was possible as Anna fixed him with a look. Honestly, if looks could kill, he'd be dead ten times over. That look, however, was quickly replaced by a defeated look. "Even if I really did, I don't even have a chance with her…" She said quietly, nearly unheard over the loud chattering and music.
Hans' expression immediately softened as he placed a gentle hand on the girl's freckled shoulder. "Anna… Have you not noticed the stares and whispers that have been thrown your way all evening?" He asked as he squeezed her shoulder gently, catching her attention. "What?" She questioned, her eyes growing big. He chuckled as his arm draped over her shoulder. "Elsa Bernhardt. The Scandinavian beauty is known for her incredibly talent in acting, singing, and playing the piano and violin. No to mention her immense beauty and grace that can make any man or woman fall to their knees. But the other thing she's well known for is being an Ice Queen." Anna stared at him, her eyes the size of dinner plates as she soaked up what he had said. "Everyone has been looking and whispering at you, Anna, because you've been talking to the Ice Queen herself. She hardly ever associates with anyone she doesn't have to. She never makes idle talk with anyone she doesn't have to… and she most CERTAINLY does not just go around holding just ANYONE'S hand. You, Anna Young, have been talking to her all evening and holding her hand. Getting her to giggle and even laugh out loud once. You're setting a record." He flashed her a smile before something over her head caught his eye. He looked back at her and smiled softly. Giving her a kiss on the forehead, he pulled away and squeezed her shoulder gently. "You have more of a chance than you think, Banana. Take it." He gave her one last hug before walking away, promising to call her before he left to see if she needed a ride. Why wouldn't she ne- Oh.
Her train of thought was quickly cut off when a soft, cool hand touched hers and she automatically laced her fingers through the offered hand. Already knowing who it was, she turned and smiled, her eyes meeting a now familiar glacial blue. As she did so, she noticed that Hans' words all true. People were watching and whispering. It didn't look like they disapproved. It just looked like they were more surprised than anything but it still unnerved the young woman. Sensing her discomfort, Elsa sidled up closer and leaned down, touching her head gently with Anna's. "Is everything alright? You seem a bit tense." She gave the girl's hand a gentle squeeze, her blue eyes shining with worry. Anna looked up and smiled gently, nodding her head. "Yea… It's just… people are kind of staring and… I'm not used to it, you know? I'm new in the industry and no one knows who I am. Not that they should! I'm no one important, you know? I'm just an extra or the girl who follows Hans around or… I'm rambling. Sorry I do that when I get too nervous. Or excited. Or scared or or-" She was cut off by Elsa's free hand resting on her shoulder, a gentle smile on her red lips. "I understand. Would you like to step outside for a bit then? The fresh air my help." Anna nodded and allowed Elsa to gently tug on her hand as she led her outside to the terrance with a pool and a view of Los Angeles.
They stood outside by the pool, staring at the view Sunset Tower Hotel offered. It was a rather chilly night which meant not many guest had wandered outside. Noticing the redhead shivering, Elsa took off the white blazer she had used to accompany her dress and draped it over the young woman. "Won't you get cold?" Anna asked even as she pulled the warm blazer closer, Elsa's scent immediately invading her senses. Elsa merely shook her head and stared straight forward. "The cold never bothered me anyways." She said softly. Sensing something was off, Anna stepped closer and peered up at the taller woman. "Elsa? What's the matter?" She questioned tentatively. Seeing Anna like this made the wall Elsa was slowly building up crumbling. "I'm sorry, Anna. I should've known what would happen if I associated with you so much. I should have taken your interest and everything into account… which I didn't. I didn't think about how you felt doing something like holding hands with someone, much else a girl and someone you met merely hours ago… And me with my reputation… what was I thinking?" Elsa had gone off on a rant, her usual calm face turning into a scowl.
She was about to go off again when a warm hand gripped her arm tenderly. "Elsa. Please… I don't mind at all. I'm just… not used to all the attention because I was never one with many friends or traits that were interesting to others. It has nothing to do with you being a girl or your reputation. Actually, I didn't know anything about your reputation until Hans pointed it out." That caused Elsa to arc an elegant eyebrow, her blue eyes hardening. "H-He wasn't saying it as a bad thing! He said I was doing good, being able to talk to you and all since I've been a huge fan… he likes you! He really does. And so do I, actually." She added the last part quiet and giggled nervously as she brushed a lock of hair behind her ear, glancing to the ground. "But the point is… It's not you. I've just never been important enough to garner any attention from anyone. I was always the invisible girl in class and even at home. I'm surprised you even talked to me when we were at the Dolby Theatre let alone spend the whole night with me. I'm just a nobody and you're already so well kno-" She was stopped quickly when cool fingers gently grabbed her chin and tilted her head up, forcing her to meet those shockingly blue eyes that successfully made her knees weak each time.
"You are not a nobody, Anna Young. You are never a nobody. You are a kind, gentle, caring, beautiful, talented, and incredibly cute young woman with a spark that I have never seen. I was drawn to you the moment I saw you on the red carpet." Her voice was soft and her eyes narrowed as she unconsciously drew closer to the now blushing redhead. "Never ever say you are a nobody. You are not a nobody, Anna. Never was and never will be. If you are to others, then they can go about their lives not knowing what they missed out on. But I know you are a somebody. You will always be a somebody to me." Anna could only stare at the blue eyes that bore into her, the blonde's words sinking in and striking a cord deep within her. No one has ever treated her with such kindness and… love. Not even Hans had gotten like this and he was her best friend. It was now she noticed how incredibly close they were that Anna could feel Elsa's cool breath ghosting over her. Just a little more and she could kiss those ruby red lips. She leaned up slightly and nearly brushed her lips with Elsa who had willingly leaned down when out of nowhere, a voice called out. "Anna! It's nearly 2:30! Do you want to- Oh! Oh my goodness I am so, so sorry. Please continue! Find me when you're done, Anna!"
With that, Hans bolted back inside but the damage was done. Both woman had jerked apart, their cheeks flushing as they stared at each other. They had nearly kissed. Oh how both of them wanted to but they knew it was too soon. They had barely met a few hours ago, really. Wouldn't that have been too fast? There was a slight awkward silence between them before Elsa cleared her throat and smiled, the remnants of her blush still gracing her cheeks. "Well… it is quite late… and I have an early meeting with my agent tomorrow." She said quietly as she rand a hand through her bangs. Anna giggled nervously and nodded her head. "Y-Yeah… I uh… also have a meeting with my agent tomorrow. I think it's uh… best if we went home and rest. It's been a long day." Elsa smiled at the nervous woman and held out her hand. "Allow me to accompany you to find Hans?" She offered, her eyes growing soft as they met aquamarine colored ones. Anna smiled and laced their fingers together, nodding. "I would like that very much, thank you."
Before they parted that night, Elsa had inserted her number into Anna's and Anna did the same. As Anna was about to step into the car, she felt a hand on her arm, halting her movements. As she turned, she felt something soft and warm press against her cheek. "I'll see you soon, dear Anna." With that, Elsa walked toward her own car that was parked a little ways again. Elsa had kissed her cheek. Dazed and grinning like a dork, Anna got into the car, a smirking Hans waiting for her. "I'm sure you've enjoyed your night?" He stated more than he asked as he loosened his bow tie. Anna merely flashed him another dorky grin before she stared out the window. Something caused Hans to laugh but she didn't care much. It wasn't until she got home and looked in the mirror did she notice the red lipstick stain on her cheek. She even contemplated not wiping it off but thought against.
Shoving her face into her pillow once she flopped down, she kicked her legs and let out a squeal. Elsa Bernhardt had kept her company all night! They nearly kissed. THEY NEARLY KISSED. This caused Anna to squeal into her pillow even more as she flailed about. Reaching for her phone, she hesitated slightly, her brows furrowing. Should she? No… Yes! No… Yes! Pulling up Elsa's name, Anna quickly fired off a text.
"Got home safe. Hope you did too. Meeting you and talking with you all evening was great. Can't wait to see you again. Goodnight! xoxox"
She threw her phone to the side as she returned her face to the pillow, not believing what she just did. Did she over step her boundaries? Was it too soon to text each other? Was it rude to text first in Norway? What if Elsa got mad at her? Oh no no no what if sh- A ting sounded, signaling a text message being received by her phone. Fishing the iPhone out of the sea of blankets, she saw a text from Elsa and all her worries flew out the window as she excitedly opened it.
"Home safe and sound. And I also cannot wait to see you again. I hope that it will be sooner than later. Goodnight, dear Anna. x"
A grin and a blush made its way onto her face as she let out a loud squeal and rolled over. Could her life get any better? Her dreams that night were filled with none other than a blonde hair blue eyed Scandinavian beauty.
I apologize if my description of the Sunset Tower Hotel is inaccurate. I have only passed by it but have never been in it. (But I have attended events at the Dolby Theatre and lemme tell ya... That place is gorgeous.)
Also, if there is any grammatical errors, I apologize. I'll try to fix them asap. Please R&R~