I am extremely guilty for updating this after a WHOLE YEAR.

Please do forgive me, even though that was entirely unforgivable.

Twelve: Forever and Always

Elsa

"I'll never let go, Jack.", Rose-err... Alice cried out. "I'll never let go."

"P-promise me you won't give up.", Peter coughed out. "No matter what happens, continue your life... and let your heart go on."

The room was so silent that you could hear a pin drop. There was no doubt that their play was beautifully magnificent, and I'm sure we couldn't pull off the same fake (but believable) tears that Alice had dribbling down her cheeks.

There was a serene magic that engulfed each person in the room as the live act carried on. I looked over at Rapunzel, who gingerly wiped the bead of tear from her face. Eugene, on the other hand, was frowning at their version of the movie which he classified as a so-called chick flick.

"Don't worry, Elsie.", Jack winked at me. "We can surely do better than that."

I forced a smile, "Thanks, Jack."

He did another cheeky smile, his teeth glistening like that Tooth said- like freshly fallen snow. I rolled my eyes and focused back to the curtain call.

Ms. Peters made a brief applaud, "Splendid work, Alice and Peter. I knew the two of you could produce something magical."

Alice blushed and smiled at Peter. Ms. Peters then turned to the rest of the crew, "Katelyn, the props and backdrops were absolutely stupendous, and Ryan? I never knew that you could score and play the piano."

Ryan gave a toothy smile and glanced back to his comic book.

"Next group, please.", Ms. Peters motioned the next group to start. "Amy, Kiki, Elaina and Jeannette."

The girls at the back gave horrid looks at each other and proceeded to the front.

Jeannette's hair was perfectly straightened, and she reminded me of one person...

Regina George herself

Kiki's hair was gorgeous! She dyed it strawberry blonde, and honestly, it looks better on her than her brown locks.

"Get in loser, we're going shopping.", Regina-err... Jeannette called out. Her posse is composed of Elaina-who was playing as Gretchen Weiners, and is that Amy in a blonde wig? Oh yeah, her hair was originally dark...

"Hey, Elsa!", Merida whisper-shouted. "Where the hell is Hans?"

I shrugged, "He told me he was at Health class today."

"Health class?", she scowled. "There is no Health class. That department is on a roadtrip to Ohio."

"What?", my eyes popped out.

Then... he must be doing something...

Jack glanced at me, "Hey, Elsa. You okay?"

I think I shook my head. I don't know... my eyes were getting glassy, and I couldn't think of anything. This project meant a lot to me, and he was absent for everything. I know I have to confront him about this.

"Wonderful performance, girls.", Ms. Peters praised The Plastics. "Jack, Merida, Elsa and uh... where's Hans?"

Merida spoke up for me, "That dipface won't be coming, Ms. Peters. He ditched class for today."

"Language, Merida.", Ms. Peters raised her eyebrows. "I'll have Hans come by later to explain and make up for his missed performance."

I quickly placed my costume in the dressing room, and started... fixing myself.

Jack

Merida snickered, "Ya look like a million bucks, Frost."

I rolled my eyes at her. My suit felt tight... It was white, with a blue sash on it... They didn't need to dye my hair, since well... it's already perfectly white.

Suddenly Elsa... She... She got out of the dressing room, and her gown is... She's so beautiful. Her hair was braided to the side, and her eyes... I can't say anything else.

I closed my gaping mouth, "You look beautiful, Els."

She giggled, "You don't look bad yourself."

After a weird awkward silence, Merida broke it off, "Let's get this show on the road."

"You don't understand!", Elsa cried out. "I'm a monster."

I held her hand, "If they don't accept us, then we might as well be alone... together."

She leaped to my arms, "Thanks for being here with me, Jack..."

"I'll always be with you, my snowflake.", I held her closer to me. "Forever and always."

I could only wish that the scene was real... that I could hold her close to me, and tell her that I'll love her forever and always... But the lights turned back on, and I had to face the reality.

She isn't mine.

Elsa

The play was indeed spectacular. The plot went smoothly, and we did get a high score for it.

"Well, done Jack and Elsa.", Ms. Peters applauded. "And to you too, Merida."

Merida blushed and headed back to her seat.

"I can say you all did a pretty good job.", Ms. Peters exclaimed. "The Titanic and The Snow Queen ones were really amazing, and I think The Plastics and Rapunzel can do a little more to improve their play, but overall... You all are amazing."

I gave away a sigh of relief... English Play, check!

Now all I have for today is the party... with Hans...

I badly want to confront him about the play, and so I will.

"I'm soooo excited!", Anna squealed. "This is like, the very FIRST party you're going to."

I giggled, "I must admit, I am kinda excited."

"Kinda?", she placed her hands on her hips. "You're going out with your super hot boyfriend, for God's sake."

"That's what I'm afraid of...", I shrugged. "I think there's something going on."

"What?", Anna's eyes widened. "What happened?"

"Well, I'm not sure. He didn't attend English class today, 'cause he had to make up for his missed Health classes."

"Health?", she blurted out. "The Department's off to Ohio and-"

"I know!", I said. "And that's what I'm going to find out."

She gave me an unsure smile, but shook it all off with a giggle, "Well then, let's get you ready!"

She blow dried my hair which gave it small wavy locks on the edges.

I picked out a navy blue dress that hugged my curves, but didn't show too much skin. I topped it off with snow white pearl earrings and a matching necklace.

"You look beautiful.", Anna exclaimed.

I blushed, "Are you going to be okay in that outing?"

"Oh, we'll be fine. Kristoff decided on the last minute that he'll he accompanying me there. Besides, Angelica and Jasandrea and their guys will be with us.", she explained. "Don't worry sis, it's only for the weekend. We'll be back on Sunday."

"I trust you and Kristoff, okay?", I gave her a quick hug.

She smiled and nodded.

I was quiet in the passenger seat of the red Honda... Hans was blabbering about what he did in Health class, even if it was utterly a lie. He made it seem so real, so believable.

The party was located at a peaceful suburban home...

"Yo Isles!", Pitch Black gave him a 'manly' hug. "You finally came early."

Hans smirked, "This is my girlfriend, Elsa."

I managed to smile at the intoxicated teenager. His eyes were somehow bright yellow, and I can tell there's something going on with his skin.

Or maybe it's just the lighting of the space.

The scent of cheap perfume corrupted my nose. A whole lot of the girls were dressed in black slutty outfits, and hooking with every boy that they meet. Good thing Anna and Kristoff decided to ditch this party.

"I'll be back, babe.", Hans huskily said. It gave me shivers down my spine. I nodded and went to the bar.

The bartender just finished making a fruit cocktail drink for a pretty blonde, "What can I get for you, missy?"

It took me a while to realize that he was actually talking to me, "Uh, do you have anything without alcohol... and err... chocolate?"

"Sure, sweetie. I'll whip up somethin' for you.", he winked and turned on his blender.

I sat there patiently at the bar stools, waiting for someone that I know would come along.

"Elsa?", Eugene recognized me. "Didn't expect to see you here... Oh wait, Hans... Okay..."

I giggled, "Did you bring Punzie with you?"

"Nah,", he took a sip from his red solo cup. "Goldie doesn't like these kinds of parties thrown by the hockey jocks, and I wouldn't let her go too. Men here sometimes get too woozy."

"Aww... That's so sweet.", I smiled.

"Don't tell her that I told you that.", he glared at me.

I raised by hands up, "Okay, fine!"

"Here ya go, missy. Whipped up a chocolate frappe especially for you.", the bartender handed me a glass cup of foamy delight.

I handed him a bill, "Thanks!"

I took a sip from the red straw...

Mhmm... This is quite delicious. The whipped cream was slowly melting into the drink, so I secretly took my straw out and scooped up some whipped cream using my finger.

Believe me, it's a habit that I could never wear out. I have a thing for sweet fluffy white things like marshmallows and cotton candy.

As soon as I finished my drink I scooted off to a room to freshen myself.

Oh my God...

Tears were building up in my eyes. Hans... he was making out with some brunette- Vanessa, if I can recall. They were almost half naked in front of me!

"Hans!", I cried out.

He stood up, "Get out of here Elsa! Can't you see Vanessa and I are in the middle of something?"

I held my hand up to my mouth... silently whimpering about the event.

I mustered the strength and courage to control my powers at the moment. The last thing I want to do right now is to unleash the cold magic within me.

I ran up to him and pounded my fist on his chest. With every attack, my tears bitterly dribbled down.

He deceived me, and most of all... It was because of him that I thought I lost my trust on my best friend... I need to apologize to him.

"Why...", I fell on my knees.

Vanessa merely stared at the drama I was building. Hans spoke up, "I never loved you, Elsa. I just dated you for a hundred bucks."

And with that, my tears stopped running and all that was left of me was pure anguish.

I stood up and stomped my foot on the ground. A large snowflake started forming, and the floor was getting covered in icy frost. It crept up to the walls and engulfed the book cases and the plasma TV. The bedside tables were frozen, and the soon the entire room was covered in a thick sheet of ice.

My eyes fired up like blue sapphires, "You dare deceive me. You have no idea who I am."

"I am Elsa, the Snow Queen."

I slammed the door and let the cold tears run down my face once again.

I can't stay here anymore... I just... I just can't.

It didn't matter where I was going, I just kept running away from the house and into the dark pavement. The rain was pouring hard, making my lovely dress all soggy.

My feet hurt, so I decided to remove my shoes and carry on barefooted. I blocked out the sound of the rain and focused on the beat of my heart. I felt like I was going to collapse from all of the torture that I had gone through. I need to stop.

The dorm was still very far, but I know one place that I could go to.

Jack

On a regular Friday, I would be watching a normal Star Wars film... but right now, my hands wandered to a chick flick, 13 Going on 30. My twelve year old sister, Sophie, used to watch this all the time.

But since the tragedy... I thought I can never pull this disc out of the rack ever again.

I placed the disc into the DVD player and pressed play on the remote.

Knock... knock... "Jack?"

The intro was interrupted by a soft knock on the door... and an audible whisper of a girl... I quickly opened the door, and there I saw...

A head to toe-dripping Elsa.

"And then I just... I just saw him with Vanessa and... agh!", she sniffled. I handed her another box of tissue papers as I listened to her story.

She dabbed the tissue on her left eyelid, "I shouldn't be crying like this, it was all my fault, really. If I wasn't just stupid enough... If I just wasn't vulnerable enough.". Elsa started sobbing again.

I wrapped an arm around her and pulled her closer to me, "It's his fault, Els... not yours. Besides, he threw away the chance to be with a wonderful girl like you."

She looked up to me with her red, sored eyes, "Thank you, Jack... for saying that."

I just gave her a warm smile... not knowing what else to say.

"Jack?", I turned to her. She bit her lip and hugged a pillow close to her face, "I'm so sorry for not believing in you... I should have known that you were doing that to save me from utter heartbreak."

I brought my hand to her cheek and flicked away the tears, "It's okay, Elsa... We- You're gonna be fine."

My heart started thumping so hard... and we were only a few inches from each other... and it was getting shorter. I felt like time was frozen as I drowned in her ocean blue eyes.

I just noticed the light dust of freckles on her nose, but I loved every part of it.

Her imperfections make her perfect.

Damn it Jack, KISS HER ALREADY!

I didn't have a debate with my head anymore. This time, I agreed to what it said, so I leaned in and closed the gap.

Elsa

I felt sparks- wait... they aren't sparks... I felt fireworks as Jack pushed his lips into mine. I was submerged to a place where I couldn't remember all the troubles and all the heartbreak that I've gone through.

With my head going around, I absentmindedly placed my hands in his hair... the silvery locks that I've always dreamed of touching. I pulled his head towards me, deepening the kiss.

It all went by so fast, and I suddenly pulled away.

What if he breaks my heart? What if he gets tired of me one day and throw me away like a piece of Kleenex? What if...

"I'm sorry.", I said as I ran away outside, into the pouring rain once more.

"Elsa!"

I ran as fast as my tired feet could carry me. I wanted to be here, but my mind tells me that my heart might get broken again. I could... I would never want that...

"Elsa!", Jack got hold of my hand. "Please, talk to me."

The rain was loud and hard, but I heard him clearly.

"I love you so much, Els."

I sucked in breath as I tried to process what he just said.

He... loves me?

He took both of my hands and grasped it tight, "I don't want to lose you again. I know you love Hans, so I tried to back down from the both of you, but I can't"

"You finally learned how I feel.", I shot back. He had a puzzled look on his face, but I kept my eyes locked on my shoes.

I took a deep breath, "I have loved you ever since I can remember, Jack. But the moment you and Rapunzel dated, I started to run out of hope that you'll love me back.

And so, I met Hans. I wanted to forget about you and all of the heartbreak.

But the thing is, I can't.", I paused. "I can't forget about you, I can't let you go... because"

"I love you Jack."

Jack

I almost fell on my knees...

She loved me all along... and I was too much of a coward to tell her how I felt.

I pulled her closer to me and embraced her.

"Elsa...", I whispered. "I promise, I would never break your heart... I would love you until the sun stops shining. I would love you until the all the stars fall down from the sky."

She smiled and pressed her lips into mine. I held her waist tight and twirled her around the pavement. It was still raining, but I felt like I couldn't feel it going down my body. Once I set her on the ground, the road around her feet started to get covered with a sheet of frost.

"Oh my God...", Elsa looked at me. "I'm so sorry."

"It's okay-wait... No, I'm sorry."

"What?", she had terror in her eyes. "No, this is my fault."

"What? I... I don't understand. I have the ability to create ice and snow."

I just let go of my most precious secret. Great.

"Me too!", Elsa exclaimed gleefully. She brought up her hand and formed a floating flake on her palm.

I can't believe it. Someone... who is actually like me.

I chuckled in surprise as I frosted the pavement and started skating on it. She hopped along too, and we had so much fun.

"Maybe we are really the Snow Queen and the Snow King.", Elsa giggled.

"Maybe we are really meant for each other.", I smirked and pulled her into my arms.

"I love you Jack."

"I love you too, my snowflake... Forever and always."

A/N: I'm back on track, you guys. I'm terribly sorry for the mess.

xoxo,

Julienne

'Cause I was there when you said

Forever and always.