Chapter 7:

Thirteen missed calls from Carlos, Anna tried to remember when was the last time she had received that many. She wondered why he had insisted so much.

Maybe he was just worried, it is late after all...

"Carlos, huh?" She heard Elsa ask coldly from the other side of the room. She had stopped doing whatever she had been doing before.

"Yeah, I'd better give him a call back." This was awkward for Anna. She was finally in a good place with Elsa yet she felt that Carlos would just ruin it all. On the other hand, Carlos could be the perfect distraction, she could forget all about Elsa.

"Hey Carlos, sorry I missed your calls." He had answered as fast as he could.

"Anna! What's going on?" She noticed a hint of anger in his voice.

"Umm... Nothing, why?"

"I've been calling you since seven!"

"Oh Carlos, I never wake up at seven. Plus I had a pretty long night last night. I feel like shit so whatever you had planned, I hope it can wait." Elsa sighed with relief as soon as Anna finished that sentence. A little smile light up her face.

"But Anna..."

"I'm really sorry."

"What happened last night?"

"Drinking, that's what."

"Did anything bad happen?"

"Oh don't worry, I was with Elsa." Elsa gave her a look at the mention of her name.

"Elsa? You should be careful around her." There was an awkward silence in both ends. Anna couldn't possibly imagine why Carlos would say such a thing.

"Why should I?" Elsa face was now filled with worry, she knew Carlos was trying to manipulate her. She only hoped he wouldn't tell her the truth.

Of course he won't, it will ruin his reputation. But still... What is he telling her?

"Well you're the one who said she didn't like you, Anna."

"I changed my mind, plus you disagreed," Anna raised her left eyebrow in confusion. She looked at Elsa. She had moved from the window and returned to her bed, now sitting with her knees against her chest. She was looking down. "Look I have to go, talk later alright?" She hanged up before Carlos could say anything, not that she wanted him to anyway.

"Elsa. Elsa, what's wrong?"

Elsa didn't want to look up right away. She had given herself away too easily. "Elsa?"

She finally looked up at her, hands rubbing her eyes. "Did I do something wrong? Elsa, answer me!"

"No. You're getting the wrong idea," she gave her an apologetic look. "I just- I just don't think I slept much, with you on top of me and everything." Anna blushed, a thousand scenarios popping into her head. She had gotten drunk to prevent herself from giving Elsa her attention when in reality it had been much worse. It was worth it though, she remembered how cool and soft Elsa's skin felt against hers.

Great, Anna. Now you've made it obvious!

"I'm sorry-"

"No, don't apologize. I shouldn't have let you drink that much."

"It was pretty bad, wasn't it?"

"Bringing you here was mission impossible."

"I had a good time, so credit to you!"

"I still feel pretty bad though. I mean look at you. I bet there's no single part of your body that's not in pain right now."

"You can say that again. I feel like I won't be able to move for days." She threw herself back into bed dramatically, with her arm over her forehead. Elsa couldn't help but laugh.

Ah, there it is again, that laugh.

"What's so funny?"

"You are."

"Well, thanks. I try." They looked at each other, smiling. "So, I didn't let you sleep, huh?"

"What with the snoring and all, no you didn't." Anna looked at Elsa in disbelief.

"I'm so so-" Elsa started laughing again.

"Elsa!"

"God, you're gullible it's actually cute."

Did she just call me cute?

"Tell me something I don't know." She sat up and winked at her.

"Do you know you're stubborn?"

"I didn't actually, but it makes sense. I guess I just get what I want."

Except you.

"Loud?"

"That's a given."

"Crazy?"

"Keep them coming."

"I don't think I know you all that well yet."

"Then you'll just have to find out." They both smiled at each other and that was the end of that.

"Wow Anna, you look like you're in serious pain right now. Did Elsa beat you up or something?"

Giving him a judgmental look by squinting her eyes at him, she replied. "Why would you say that?"

"I don't know, I thought things were pretty bad between you too."

"They weren't that bad."

"Well how come Elsa came-" Kristoff stopped himself after realizing what he was about to say.

"Elsa what, Kristoff?"

"Umm, well... You know?" He thought of a million things to say but nothing came up.

"I know what? Do you know something I don't? Spill it." Her tone more demanding than ever.

"Why should I?"

"Because you don't want Ygrette to find out about your deepest secrets, do you?"

"Fine, fine. She came to me, alright?"

"What for?"

"She wanted to know what you liked. So I told her."

She pondered. "That explains the chocolates."

"Hmm, she actually did it."

"You didn't think she would?"

"Well, let's just say she was skeptical about it. She didn't think you'd forgive her or something. She wanted to do something big."

"What? Really?" This was news to Anna, news that made her happy. Else had actually thought it through, and she wanted to prove something to her.

"Yes. So how are things now? With her, I mean."

"Completely turned around. You won't believe it. We actually talk to each other, not just text but actually face to face communication. She invited me to this party last night-"

Kristoff chuckled. "Is that why you're like this?" He stared at her up and down and she rolled her eyes.

"Yup, pretty much."

"Well, I'm glad things are good now. It's actually a good thing."

"How come?"

"Well, you know what's worse than the person you hate?"

"What's that?"

"The person you like." Anna tried to avoid his gaze by looking at the floor but it was futile since he lowered his head to have a good look at her face. She felt warmth running from her lower part of her neck to her cheeks and ears, instantly blushing.

"Anna!" Kristoff almost screaming in amazement. "There's no way you actually like Elsa, is there?"

Anna stood without saying anything, shifting her body awkwardly and running her hand on her arm.

"Oh shit, you actually have a crush on her!"

"Shh, Kristoff! No one knows..."

"Oh, Anna. Poor you, she has a boyfriend."

"I know. But it's just a crush, I'm sure it'll go away."

"Do you even want it to go away?"

"Not really," She sighed at her admission. "But, nothing will ever happen between us. Do you think it's weird?"

"Actually, it all makes perfect sense."

"How come?"

"Well Anna, I mean have you seen her? I mean, have you actually seen her? She's incredibly hot." Anna thought about it. She had seen her, she'd caught herself staring at Elsa several times, of course she was hot. She knew that more than anyone. She was the one who lived with her.

"Really, Kristoff? I live with her..."

"Remember how I said how lucky you were?"

"Or it might just be the opposite of luck." She said, crestfallen.

"Oh, c'mon Anna. Try to be more optimistic."

"I don't see how that will help."

"I do."

"Oh yeah? Tell me of this incredible plan of yours."

"I don't have a plan but knowing you, I know you'll work something out. I've seen you do things I didn't think you could do before. When you have your mind on something you get it done, and right now... right now you have your mind on Elsa."

"Ugh, you know me too well."

"Plus you're stubborn." He continued with a smile on his face.

"I feel like this is a pep talk."

"Well did it change your mind?"

"Yeah but that doesn't change the fact that she has a boyfriend, you know?"

"Have you ever met the boyfriend Anna? Do you even know what he looks like?"

"What are you trying to say?" Anna was thoughtful now, registering what Kristoff had just said. Now that she thought about it she never had really seen Elsa around her boyfriend, or anyone else except Hans, Ygrette and herself.

"Anna?"

"Now that I think about it, I'm pretty sure I have seen her boyfriend actually."

"Oh.. well still, you can't just give up."

"No but they're perfect together, you don't understand. I can't do that to her, I'm not that type of person."

"Good point, that wouldn't be fair."

Anna couldn't stop processing what Kristoff had told her for the rest of the day. She wished she could just forget about the conversation altogether, but he was right; She was stubborn and if she wanted something bad she would get it. That was never a bad thing, not until now anyway and not for her but for Elsa.

Elsa

Elsa and Hans...

Could it be or did I just make that up? There's only one way to find out.

She grabbed her phone and looked for Elsa's thread, shifting her fingers to type before she could even open it.

Anna: Hey Els, I have a question.

Elsa:I have one too.

Anna froze, what could Elsa possibly want to ask her about? Her mind quickly raced to the events of last night.

Anna: :s what is it?

Elsa:Since when do you call me Els?

Anna:Oh! Sorry, do you mind?

Elsa: No, no. I actually like it. But what's your question?

Anna: Okay, good :) And well, I was just sitting here, wondering about you.

Elsa: What about me?

Anna: Well I just realized that I've never met your boyfriend.

Elsa: Ah, didn't know that would matter.

Anna: It doesn't, I'm just a bit curious. Hehe.

Elsa: A bit?

Anna: Alright, alright. A lot.

Elsa: Well...

Anna suddenly regretted asking her anything. She was in no position to ask Elsa about her boyfriend, what would Elsa even make of that?

Shit, she's going to know I'm interested!

Even though she couldn't see Elsa, Anna knew what face expression she was making. She had grown to know her and knew that certain topics made Elsa turn into a serious person.

Anna: Sorry, maybe I shouldn't have asked.

Elsa:Look Anna, he and I are not in the best of terms right now. So unless things change, you probably won't be meeting him.

Wait, what? Anna wanted to keep asking, she couldn't decide whether that was good news or bad news. Did that mean she stood a chance? But what about Elsa? She must be going through some serious stuff right now. Anna's heart suddenly sank at the realization.

Anna:Is it Hans?

She regretted that the second she hit send. She placed her phone upside down on the desk, afraid of what Elsa might say. A minute later, she finally mustered enough courage to look at what Elsa had replied.

Elsa: Oh God, no! I can't even think about it, he's a little too cocky if I do say so myself.

Anna:Well, the more you know, right?

Elsa: I'm curious, myself.

Anna:What about?

Elsa: What's the reason behind all this questioning?

Anna turned red before she could finish reading the whole sentence.

Shit, shit. What do I say? She was interrupted by another text.

Elsa: Did Kristoff put you up to this, Anna? I thought I made it pretty clear...

Anna: No, no! I swear it's jut me being curious.

Elsa: If I didn't know any better, I'd think otherwise but you really are a curious person aren't you?

Anna: I guess you're starting to get to know me better.

Elsa: Alright, my turn to ask questions.

Anna: Oh God... Go on.

Elsa: Have I made it up to you yet?

Anna:Only about 75%

Elsa: Well someone's difficult.

Anna: What can I say? Plus, you are enjoying the challenge, don't even lie.

Elsa: True. Gotta go though, have to come up with something to make it up, right?

Anna: Yeah, you do that :D

It was getting late. After having a much needed shower late in the afternoon, Anna contemplated on asking Elsa if she wanted to hang out. She remembered that she probably would busy, despite being the weekend so it would just be her. She considered calling Ygrette but she quickly dismissed the idea.

Ygrette will probably want to do something crazy and I'm not in the mood for that right now.

It was the first time in a while that she had found herself with absolutely nothing to do. She could get ready for work next week but that didn't seem like it would happen soon so instead she went for a walk. Completely unable to fathom the events of the last two weeks, she lost herself in her thoughts. So much had occurred. Things were changing for the better, or that's what she liked to think.

She thought about Kristoff and Ygrette, glad that he had finally found someone to make him happy. For a period of time she suspected that he had a crush on her, of course he would never admit to it because he knew that Anna only saw him as a best friend, or maybe even a brother. Ygrette however, had made something inside of him spark again. He seemed much more happy now.

It was not long ago that Kristoff had stood with her. The two of them heart broken, Anna because of Samantha and Kristoff because of Anna. She had hated putting him in that position but she could not control how Kristoff felt about her back then, it was a good thing that he was also protective of her. Two months after the breakup, Kristoff prevented Anna from doing anything stupid. She had tried to call Samantha many times, asking for forgiveness, pleading her to come back. She would have done anything to make that happened but as time progressed, and thanks to Kristoff, she grew accustomed to her solitude.

She had walked for forty minutes, unaware that she was now standing in front of Samantha's apartment.

Fuck, and here I thought I was ready to move on.

Memories came back to her, the number of times she had stood there before. The inside of Samantha's apartment had been her sanctuary for two years. She had spent the happiest times of her life in that place. A place that now only made her feel as if a piece of her heart had been stolen and kept hidden.

She leaned against the rail, opposite the door, looking for a sign that she should knock. Time ran out, she didn't even have time to weigh the pros and cons, Samantha had already opened the door.

"Anna?" She said, a bit surprised yet her tone of voice was unpleasant. "What are... what are you doing here? I thought I gave you everything back."

Anna dropped her hands around her hips, she wasn't sure of what to say, she hadn't even intended to knock much less be outside her apartment in the first place. The silent seconds turned into minutes. An awkward view for anyone standing by. "Hi, Sam." She said, hoping Samantha would invite her in.

And she did, opening the door and motioning for her to come in.

"To what do I owe this visit?"

"Honestly... I wasn't even thinking. I should be leaving, this is a mistake."

"You're here, you might as well stay for a bit."

To say Anna was confused would be an understatement. She wanted to leave and forget that any of this was happening, but she also wanted to stay. She wanted to reprint Samantha's face into her brain, to memorize her voice and most importantly to have her back in her life.

They both sat opposite each other, Anna unsure of herself and Samantha as confident as ever.

"Well, how have you been?" She broke the silence.

"Not bad, here and there."

"How's school?"

"Great, I'm starting work next week. Will be plenty busy."

"That's- That's good to hear."

"Yes, but what about you?" She was dying to hear about her life, how she had spent all this time without her, but in reality there was only one thing she really wanted to hear.

"...So yeah, I couldn't move so now I'm stuck here." Anna caught herself not paying attention before Samantha did, thankfully.

"I see the way you're staring at me, Anna. Let's not go back that road again." She was caught red-handed.

"Did you... Do you ever think of how things would be if we were still together?" Anna's voice was barely audible, the topic made her feel smaller, as if she shouldn't have a say in the matter.

"The past is the past, Anna. Let it go." That ignited something in Anna, she felt like they had had this conversation before and it did not end well, at least not how Anna had wanted it to end.

"No, Sam. I can't let it go, don't you understand? You left me! You left me with no explanation. I deserved more than that." She didn't notice when she had stood up, but now she was walking towards the other couch, towards Samantha.

"Anna, we can't go back to what we had. Can't you just accept that?" They were both screaming at each other now.

"No. I can't, there's no reasonable explanation for what you did. I'm not leaving here until you give me one."

"I don't owe you anything, Anna. Leave!"

"I said, I'm not leaving!"

"You need to move on!"

"Don't you see, I can't. I still love you! I've tried not to but I can't, Sam. I need you and I don't think I will ever stop needed you." The room had become smaller, Anna was now standing a few inches away from Samantha, who was holding her wrists right in front of her.

"Get out! Get out before I kick you out myself!"

With that, she was forced to give up. She had lost herself, she was no longer aware of her surroundings. The only thing she could do was grab her phone and call the first person she could.

AN: Thank you so much for the reviews so far guys, and the follows! They really do make me happy and encourage me to keep writing :D

The story is going to get a little tense as the chapters continue so brace yourselves!

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-Alright so shout out to one of you (Guest) for noticing the countless mistakes I made in this chapter, they've been fixed. Cheers!