Hello! Chapter 20 is up now.
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Normal POV
This saturday, Sven invited his friend over at the house and Kristoff is watching the kids since Bulda was out of town for the weekend. Only, the woman has left a note, asking her sons to run errands for the house and Kristoff decided to take Olaf, Anna and Ariel to the grocery store. Much to Ariel's pleasure.
'' Kristoff look out! There is a dog running, oh God! '' A red head freaked out from the backseat.
'' I think I'm going to throw up. '' Olaf moaned.
'' Come on guys, I know how to drive a car. ''
'' Yeah right. '' Anna rolled her eyes.
The girl looked less terrified compared to her two friends behind her. After riding with Kristoff a few times, she was now used to his driving. One year ago, she was in Ariel's shoes, yelling and cursing at the boy. Now it was less terrifying, though she keeps trying to press her foot to the floor as if there was some imaginary pedal to stop the car. Like she did just now when she saw the dog.
'' And here we are! See? We're all safe. '' Kristoff announced proudly once the car was properly parked in the parking lot of the supermarket before looking at his passengers through the rear view mirror.
Olaf and Ariel were still holding onto their seatbelt for dear life with the most horrified look on their face.
'' I think you scared them to death. '' Anna said from the passenger seat, smiling evilishly.
'' Kristoff, you're the worst driver ever! '' Ariel screeched. '' Did you learn to drive while playing playstation? How did you even get a licence. ''
'' Fake licence. ''
'' WHAT? Are you crazy?! ''
'' Relax Red, I was kidding. Look, you're fine, so chills! ''
'' Do NOT tell me to relax! ''
'' You're still breathing right? ''
'' I'm gasping for breath over there, I thought I would die before I even see the next Prada limited edition coming to life! ''
'' Come Ariel, don't be such a baby. '' Anna teased her friend. Ariel huffed, unbuckling her seatbelt and climbed out of the jeep.
'' Olaf? You okay there buddy? '' Kristoff asked the boy.
'' I'm just considering if I should ride with you again or just walk on the way back to your house. '' The boy replied a bit shaken.
'' You'll get used to it. '' Anna winked at him and they finally all climbed out of the car.
The small group headed towards the market and each one of them grabbed a basket to share the tasks, so they can go faster. Sven and Eric were probably hiting the Xbox at the moment they're talking.
'' Eggs, cheese, cereals, milk, flour, coffee, poptarts and chocolate. '' Anna quickly scrolled down her list of errands. She could definitely do this.
'' Are you guys gonna be okay? ''
'' Yep. ''
'' No problem. ''
'' See you there in fifteen minutes? ''
'' I should have stayed at the house with Eric. '' Ariel rolled her eyes. What the hell was she tinking? They were supposed to be having fun.
'' Yeah, so you guys can suck each other's face? ''
'' Shut up munchkin. ''
'' Fishtail! ''
'' Girls! Seriously? '' Kristoff groaned.
'' You're the one who talks Krist and by the way, your handwritting sucks! '' Ariel huffed before walking away with her list. Anna giggled and disappeared into the store as well.
Kristoff stared mouth agaped at the red head girl and turned to look at Olaf who was trrying hard not to laugh at him.
'' She is kidding right? ''
'' She is not wrong. '' Olaf shrugged, walking away. Kristoff frowned, looking down at the list in his hand.
Pfff... Nothing's wrong with my handwritting. He shook his head.
~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~Ten minutes later~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~
Anna wandered the aisles of the supermarket, comparing the brands she was familiar with. So many choices, how is she supposed to know what kind of cheese was the best.
'' Ementale cheese and gruyère... hmm aren't they the same? '' Shrugging, she grabbed both and headed into the next aisle to grab the last thing on the list. She knew where to find it. '' Chocolate, chocolate, chocolate... Ah! There you are. '' Anna smiled triumphaly, grabbing two large bars of chocolate and dumped them in the basket.
All done, like a boss!
The girl did a victory dance in the middle of the store on some music only her could hear in her head, oblivious to the looks people were giving her? Well that was until she bumped into a cart.
'' Oup's. ''
'' Be careful young lady. '' An old told her inna scolding tone.
'' Sorry sir. '' She apologized, blushing furiously.
Like a boss huh? She could hear her inner voice making fun of her. She would have told the voice to shut up but she will look like an idiot, talking to herself.
'' Anna? ''
'' Huh? '' She looked up and was surprised to find a familiar face. She hasn't talked to him since the party. '' Adam? ''
'' Hey. '' He stared at her a moment before shaking his head. '' Here let me help you. '' He knelt down to pick up the basket she accidently dropped and handed it back to her.
'' Thanks. '' she smiled.
An awkward silence lingered a moment and Anna really felt out of place. The way he eyed her kind of creeped her out and it started to show on her face.
'' Sooo... ''
'' How are you doing? '' He asked. It almost sounded like a blurt.
'' Good. I mean I feel better. '' Anna replied with a genuine smile.
'' Well, that's cool I guess. I'm glad to hear that. ''
'' What about you? ''
Adam shrugged and slided his hands into his pocket. '' Same old... No change. ''
'' What are you doing here? ''
Really Anna? You didn't just ask him that! Anna fought the urge to facepalm, she could really be stupid sometimes.
Adam chuckled lightly. '' What people do in a store, you know? ''
'' Sorry, stupid question. ''
'' S'okay... just stopped on my way to grab some beers and snacks. ''
'' Oh. '' Anna glanced at his cart, where she noticed four packs of Corona and junk foods. '' Are you still... you know? ''
'' In the business? '' He smirked, knowing very well what Anna was trying to say. '' Why? Are you Interested? ''
'' No. '' She quickly shook her head and sighed. '' I was just wondering. To be honest, I don't do drugs anymore, I don't want to. ''
'' You don't want to or you think you don't want to? ''
'' I don't want to and you should probably stop too. '' she suggested, trying to get some sense into him. '' It's not good for you. ''
'' We're not hurting anybody. ''
'' Anybody but you... ''
Adam snorted. '' You're going to try to break me? Like Aurora did? ''
Anna was surprised. Aurora tried to get him to stop doing drugs? She couldn't help but feel proud of the girl.
'' You're my friend and I care about you. I just want to help. ''
'' I don't need your help, I'm fine. ''
Anna furrowed her brows. That sounds really familiar.
'' I used to say the same thing and to be honest I was wrong. I needed help and I only started to get better when I finally admitted it to myself. ''
'' Well thanks but no thanks. ''
'' Adam. ''
'' Look, I really appreciate what you're doing but I'm not doing anything wrong. I just want to have fun. Maybe for you, it was just a phase to play the rebellious girl before going back to the little princess that everyone love but that's not the case for me. This is who I am. ''
'' A phase? '' Anna scoffed. '' You think that me doing drugs, drinking and skipping classes was a phase? No, it was me trying to find a way to get my mind off my sister's rejection but none of this worked and you know why? ''
'' Why? ''
'' Because I'm not that girl and I don't want to be her. The only good thing that drugs did for me was giving me the courage to kill myself because I was a coward to do it while being sober. What I needed wasn't a joint but help. ''
'' Don't you get it? I'm not like you, I don't live in that fairytale of yours where I get my happily ever after. '' He said the last part bitterly.
'' You think I'm living a fairytale? ''
'' Don't you? ''
" No and my life is certainly not a fairytale! "
'' You are rich and you have everything you want without having to work for it. I bet your futur is all set and in a few years you will be sitting behind a desk, giving orders. ''
'' Who told you I will take over the company? Maybe I don't want that, maybe I don't see my life as a business woman. ''
'' Don't give me that shit, I'm sure you're already on your sister's will to assure the legacy. ''
'' Only Elsa knows the answer to that. '' Anna replied calmly but in the back of her head, she kinda knew that Elsa took precautions about the her legacy. And she certainly knew that she owns fifty percent of their wealth. '' But being rich doesn't always mean happiness Adam. If there is one thing money can't buy, it's definitely that. ''
'' Still, it's easier when your name is Anna Arendelle. ''
Another scoff.
'' Honestly, my life would have been better if I was just some random girl. You can't understand because you don't know what it's like to be forced to live up to people's expectations. When your last name is Arendelle, the world expect highly of you! ''
'' Tell me Anna. Is your life really better now? ''
'' Of course. '' The girl responds without hesitation.
'' What about Elsa? ''
'' She's been there for me and she helped me through everything. My friends helped me as well but if I'm back and standing here in front of you, it's because of her. ''
'' Okay. ''Adam shrugged before adding. '' Now tell me. Do you think that things would be the way they are now if drugs didn't give you enough courage to try to kill yourself? Do you think Elsa would be acting all big sister if you never tried to kill yourself? ''
'' What? ''
'' If you never did what you did, maybe right now, you'd be skipping classes with me or smoking a joint at the bleachers while ranting about how your sister only gives you the cold shoulder. ''
'' You're really a jerk! ''
'' But I'm right. Elsa was never there for you until you almost died. ''
'' I know her reasons now, you just don't know what she's been through. I know she cares and that she truly loves me. And yes I forgave her and I believe in her. ''
'' What she's been through? '' Adam let out a sarcastic laugh. '' What about all the shits you've been through because of her? ''
As his voice slowly raised, people started to gather around to see what was happening. Anna sighed loudly and put a stop to his ranting.
'' First lower your voice. '' She spoke through her gritted teeth. '' Second, this is not the place nor the time to talk about it. I'm happy now Adam and I think it's better if we take our distance. I'm sorry but regressing back to my old state is not an option. ''
'' Good for you. I just hope you won't wake up one day and realize that nobody cares about anyone but themselves. It's a selfish worl and I hope she won't give you hope only to let you down again.''
'' She won't. ''
'' You don't know that. '' Adam said and Anna only watched stunned as the boy turned around and walked away. She was suddenly weary and she could feel this familiar uneasy feeling in her stomach.
'' Anna! ''
'' Ariel? '' Anna asked, obviously surprised to see her best frien standing here. The look on her face reflected concern.
'' Are you okay? I just saw a small crowd and I found you here in the middle. Was that Adam? ''
'' Yeah... '' Anna replied, looking towards where the boy disappeared.
'' What happened? Did he do something? ''
'' No no, it's okay. We just talked, I'm fine. ''
Ariel narrowed her eyes, not sure if Anna was telling the truth. '' You're sure? If he said something that upset you, I can go an- ''
'' It's cool Ariel, relax. '' Anna smiled genuinely. '' Thank you though. ''
'' For what? ''
'' For having my back. ''
'' Anytime, nobody is allowed to mess with you but me. ''
'' Thanks... fishtail. ''
Ariel stopped to glare at her friend but Anna was already running away, giggling madly. Soon a grin appeared on her face and she started running to catch up with her.
Anna's POV
After coming back from the market, we all hang out at Kristoff's house and played games until Olaf started complaining that he was hungry. For dinner, we all agreed on pasta with meatballs and everybody shared the tasks once again. It was fun but who knew that boys could be real pigs when cooking. Gosh! I still don't know how Sven managed to get the pasta in his hair. We were all chatting while preparing dinner and it only took Kristoff to tease his brother to start a food fight.
Thankfully Bulda was not here to see the state of her poor kitchen.
So here we were all cleaning the mess. Nice right?
'' Olaf you're not even mopping the floor, you're making more mess. '' Ariel rolled her eyes.
'' It's fun, look the floor is slippy. '' The boy giggled. '' You can slide. ''
'' Ew you're sliding on the pasta sauce. ''
'' Krist! Can you stop moving? '' I sighed in frustration. He wasn't making the cleaning easy for me at all.
'' I'm trying Anna but the floor is not cooperating. '' He glared at Olaf who was trying to convince Sven to play his new game. And guess what? They actually stared sliding on the slippy floor, getting pasta sauce all over their clothes.
'' Some help you are! '' I heard Ariel snap at the boys. She took the mop and slapped them with it, it was more safe if she is the one mopping the floor. Otherwise, we will finish tomorrow.
'' Geez I didn't sign for this. '' Kristoff grunted.
'' I promised Elsa that I will never ruin her kitchen EVER again because it took me hours to clean up the mess I've made and here I am, cleaning yours. '' I told him as he carried me on his shoulder while I passed the sponge on the ceiling.
Yes, the ceiling! Can you believe?
'' And whose fault is that? ''
'' Hey I'm cleaning that up now! ''
Okay I admit, the pasta sauce on the ceiling was my fault. It was an accident.
'' You ruined Elsa's kitchen? '' Eric asked.
'' Yeah. '' I nodded. '' Have you heard of the mentos and coke thing? ''
'' Oh the jet when you drop the mentos in a bottle of coke? ''
'' Yeah, I did that and it just whooshed. '' I threw my hands in the air for emphasis.
'' I heard that the jet could reach a height from seven to ten metres but it's not dangerous. '' Olaf said thoughtfully.
'' Nah... Just an advice though, in case you wanna test it. Don't do it in your house or anywhere that is indoor. Trust me, the mess isn't easy to clean up. ''
'' Oh I get it, you did it in Elsa's kitchen. '' Ariel laughed. She could totally imagine me doing that. In fact, I bet she'd be surprised if I didn't.
'' Uh huh, Elsa wasn't happy. Man, I spent all night cleaning the mess and even worse, she took my stash of chocolate away for three days. ''
'' Knowing how much you like chocolate- ''
'' Love! '' I cut Eric off. '' I love chocolate, big difference. ''
'' Love. '' He corrected himself with a nod. '' Must have been a nightmare. ''
'' Well I found her stash, so... '' I trailed of, letting them imagine the rest.
'' That's my bestie! '' Ariel giggles.
Finally around seven in the evening, everything was clean. The floor, the ceiling, the walls and everything in it. At least when Bulda will come back tomorrow, she will not have to deal with the mess that was her kitchen a few hours ago.
We eventually ate after a well deserved shower and now it was time to have real fun.
'' CHEATER! '' Ariel dumped the controller on the couch.
'' WHAT?! '' I scoffed, outraged. As if I need to cheat, I always was a pro when it comes to racing games. '' I did NOT cheat! LOSER! ''
'' Did too! ''
'' Did not! ''
'' You totally cheated! CHEATER! ''
'' Just admit it, you can't beat the pro cause you're a loser! ''
'' Girls are really scary when they fight over a game. '' I heard Sven mumbling in the background.
'' Guys remind me to never piss Ariel off, I don't wanna die young. ''
'' SAY THAT AGAIN? '' Ariel yelled at Eric. Next thing I know, she was chasing him around the house. Yeah this is what our sleepovers with the boys look like.
I am just happy that it's not me that Ariel is chasing. No way I was getting out of it alive when she is pissed like this.
'' So? '' I adressed to Kristoff and Sven with a defying look. '' Who's next? ''
Normal POV
Back at the penthouse, Elsa was getting ready for bed. She took her necklace and watch off, placing them carefully on her nightstand and let her hair down. She was just about to lay down when she heard a knock on her door. Sighing, she went to open it.
'' Yes Cassie, do you need something? ''
'' I just wanted to say goodnight. ''
'' Oh. '' Elsa smiled tenderly at the girl. '' Just like old times? ''
'' Yes. ''
'' Come here. '' she opens her arms and hugged the girl. '' Goodnight sweetie, nice dreams. '' she gently pulled away.
'' Thank you. Goodnight Elsa. '' The girl smiled brightly and skipped down the hall and into the guest room.
The door closed again and Elsa sighed. She had unexpected guests today and she hasn't told Anna yet but she will tell her about them tomorrow. Thinking about Anna, Elsa realized that she won't be able to tuck her in tonight. Not that her sister needed to be tucked in but she has missed her all day.
She must be sleeping already, she thought. Or maybe not. Maybe I can call her.
Elsa grabbed her phone and stared at it, wondering if she should call Anna. She has told Anna to call her if she needed something but it was obviously Elsa who needed to hear her voice. To know if she was okay.
'' Come on Elsa, just call her already. '' She sighed in frustration. So pathetic. '' Oh screw that, call her! ''
Before Elsa even had the time to dial Anna's number, her phone was ringing. It was her.
'' Anna? '' She quickly answered.
'' Wow that was fast! Were you waiting for me to call? '' She heard Anna's sweet voice and the small giggles. It was so heart warming.
'' I was actually about to call you. Are you okay? ''
'' Yeah, how is the kitty? ''
'' Apparently Duchess matters more than your own sister. I see, maybe I can just pass you the cat, so you two can talk in private. ''
'' No- wait! You are more important, I was just kidding. ''
'' You're sure? I can leave you two alone, you know? ''
'' No please, I'm sorry okay? Elsie...'' Elsa smiled but when she noticed Anna's panicked tone close to whimpers, she just felt bad.
'' Calm down babe, I'm messing around with you. ''
'' I hate you! ''
'' You don't. ''
'' Whatever. '' Anna huffed. '' How was your day? ''
'' Great, something unexpected happened but I'll tell you about it tomorrow. ''
'' Okay. What did ya- ouch! ''
'' What's wrong? '' Elsa frowned.
'' Wait a moment. '' Anna grumbled.
Elsa heard something that sounded like footsteps. Tump tump tump tump tump... Was Anna running? She also heard noises in the back ground. Laughters and bickerings, then suddenly.
'' GUYS CAN YOU CHILL? ''
'' Oh God! Anna don't yell! '' Elsa cringed, holding the phone away from her ear.
'' I SWEAR I'M GONNA SHOVE THAT PILLOW DOWN YOUR THROAT IF YOU DON'T SHUT UP! ''
Elsa rolled her eyes when Anna kept yelling, so she just waited for her sister to finish, wincing a few times at all the screaming. Sounds like they were nowhere near ready to go to sleep at Kristoff's house.
'' Alright sorry... ah they're so silly, I had to lock myself in Sven's room, so we can talk. Elsa? ''
'' I'm here. Did you just threat someone to shove a pillow down their throat? ''
'' It's Sven, he's trying speak chinese but all I can hear is Dorice. ''
'' Dorice? ''
Who the hell is Dorice?
'' Yeah, you know in finding Nemo. The fish who tries to speak whale but she actually sounds like a dying whale. ''
'' Oh right, that Dorice. ''
'' Well I just found her brother. It's Sven. ''
Elsa burst out laughing at that and she clutched her stomach as she threw herself on the bed.
'' Elsa are you laughing? ''
'' No. ''
'' You totally are. ''
'' I'm not. ''
Clearly it was a lie, Anna could make out the muffled sounds of Elsa's giggles.
'' I love it when you're laughing. '' Anna's voice was soft suddenly and there was a small sigh. '' I love it more when I am the reason why you're laughing. ''
'' Oh that's so sweet. ''
'' Well it's true, I never thought I could hear that sound again. ''
Elsa propped herself up on her elbows as she listens to her sister. '' It's just that I never had any reason to laugh. ''
'' Well you have me now. ''
'' True. I really love how my life has changed, you make it so enjoyable and brighter. ''
'' Really? ''
'' Yes. ''
There was a sudden silence that settled in their conversation but Elsa knew that Anna was still there. She could hear the faint sound of her breathing, as if she was trying to control it.
'' Anna? ''
'' Hmmm? ''
'' What's going on in that little head of yours? ''
'' I was just thinking about something... ''
'' About what? ''
There was this silence again but it was short.
'' Do you really love having me in your life? '' The question surprised Elsa and she wondered why Anna was asking her that.
'' Of course, I love having you with me. Anna where does this question come from? ''
Anna was actually remembering her conversation with Adam. What he said earlier has been in her head since they left the market. She just couldn't get it out of her head.
'' I have no regret Elsa. ''
'' I don't understand. '' Elsa was obviously confused but Anna was smiling. If only she could see her. She knew talking on the phone was not the best but she had to say it now.
'' I don't regret trying to kill myself, I mean. ''
'' What? '' Elsa gasped.
'' I don't regret that I tried to kill myself. '' Anna repeats. '' I even think that this is the best thing that I've done. I mean, there's a bad side and a good one. ''
'' Why are you saying that. There is nothing good at killing yourself. ''
'' It got us close, somehow. '' She said, making it more confusing for Elsa. Hearing Anna saying that trying to kill herself was the best thing she's ever done made her sick. '' Can I ask you something? ''
'' Y-yes. ''
'' Would you have changed if you didn't find me dying? ''
'' Anna I don't like to talk about it, you know that just thinking about how I almost lost you makes me sick. ''
'' I know but just think a moment. If I didn't do it, we wouldn't be like this right now. Like you told me the day I woke up at the hospital, it took you to almost lose me to realize that you needed me. Do you remember? ''
'' I do. '' Elsa nodded.
'' Now let's try again. Would you have changed if I didn't try to kill myself? If you didn't find me that day on the verge of death? ''
Elsa stayed silent, realizing something. Would she have changed? Truth be told, she had no idea... what if Anna never tried to end up with her life? She would have no reason to tell her that she cares and loves her. It was Anna's condition that changed everything.
'' I don't know. '' She admits.
'' See? You've changed because when you thought that there was a possibility that I wouldn't wake up, it would mean that I'd die thinking that you hated me when it wasn't even the case. ''
'' I didn't want that, I couldn't let you go. Definitely not with me hating you as your last thought. You needed to know that I love you. ''
'' In a way, doing what I did was the little push you needed to finally see it. ''
'' I guess. '' As hard as it was to accept it, Elsa couldn't deny it. Should she be grateful that her baby sister tried to kill herself then? It felt so wrong but this act, as crazy as it was, did bring them back together... '' It's ironic. ''
'' It is and now I won't see a joint or a razor blade the same. '' Anna hummed. '' But even if I don't regret the choice that I've made, I'm also glad that I failed because otherwise, I would never know that you love me. ''
'' It would kill me if you just died without knowing the truth. ''
'' And I'd probably be pulling at my hair up above when I'll see how much my act hurted you. ''
'' I love you so much, you know that right? ''
Anna laughed lightly and she swore, there was something tickling in her eyes. Is there dust in her eyes?
'' For a Snow queen that could kill someone with a look, you're a big softy. ''
'' Dork. ''
'' I'm your favorite dork. ''
'' Are you sure? ''
'' Hey! ''
'' I can almost see you pouting here. '' Elsa chuckled, though she was really imagining Anna sulking. '' I'm kidding, you're my only dork but just remember that the big softy also has a bad side. Believe me, you don't want to see it. ''
'' I thought I already did. ''
Elsa smirked. Oh Anna, you've seen nothing yet.
'' I just hope you'll never have to see it. ''
'' Aha... '' Anna gulped and laughed nervously '' No the big sister's glare is enough to scare me to death. ''
'' The big sister's glare? ''
'' Yeah, you know? There is the snow queen's glare and it's really scary when you use it, I don't want to be at the end of that look ever! But the big sister's glare is way worse, it can turn you into an ice cube in a heartbeat. ''
'' Oh, must be really scary huh? ''
'' Yup. ''
'' Just remember not to get on my bad side. ''
'' Sheesh! '' Anna shivered. '' I love you though... even if you're a scary snow queen and a meanie big sister sometimes. ''
'' Oh God, I love you too kid. ''
'' I love you more. ''
'' I doubt that, I love you most. '' Elsa smirked, knowing where this will lead them.
'' Nu huh. ''
'' Quit it, you will lose. ''
'' I love you one hundre- no wait... five hundred times more than you. ''
'' Yeah right... ''
'' Six hundred? ''
'' Not working. ''
'' Come on... ''
'' Go to sleep Anna! ''
'' Argh, you're badder than Ariel! Sore loser! ''
'' Badder is not a word. ''
'' Baddest? ''
'' Idiot. ''
'' I'm kidding Elsa, duh! ''
'' Bed now! I'll see you tomorrow. ''
Anna laughed again as the line ended. She definitely won the 'I love you more' contest and Elsa was just a sore loser. She could really not wait until tomorrow to tease Elsa about it. Yes little sister was going to rub it at her face.
If only Anna knew what was waiting for her tomorrow. She is not going to be so happy anymore.
Cliffhanger! Okay, you must be wondering who are the guests Elsa received right? Or that mysterious girl that showed up at her door?
One way to find out and it's in the next chapter!
'Till next time... peace lovely reader!