Anna's POV.
Do you get annoyed easily? Personally I don't or that's what I thought until yesterday. There is always one person that can annoy you just with their presence, without even trying. It's a feeling you can't help, it's almost a power that person has. It seems like Cassandra has this power and she really knows how to use it.
'' Wow! This is Arendelle's campus? '' Cassandra squealed excitedly from the backseat as Elsa pulled in the parking lot of the school.
Here we go again... does she not know how to shut up?
'' Yes and it holds the university as well. The building is in a U shape. We are in the west wing and you are in the east wing. The main wing holds the front office, the cafeteria, the library, the labs and the auditorium. ''
'' That's so cool and the school is so huge! Is that the stadium? '' she pointed one of the two structures you could see away near the football field.
'' Obviously it is. '' I replied, rolling my eyes and climbed out of the car.
'' And near the stadium, you have the gym. '' Elsa added.
'' That's cool. ''
Gosh, she's been talking non stop since breakfast, saying how excited she was to start her first day in Arendelle High and bragging about her perfect grades at her old school. I was already annoyed with her and as if it wasn't enough to support her at the penthouse, now I will have to see her at school too.
Just great!
'' Anna, will you be okay on your own at lunch? '' Elsa asked. '' I have to speak with the Drama teacher for Cassie to take lessons. ''
'' You want to take Drama. '' I gave Cassandra a 'are-you-actually-serious?' look.
'' Have a problem with that? ''
'' Eeeh... this is boring and Mrs. Beckingham takes drama way too seriously. ''
'' Anna people have different tastes in different things and Cassie likes acting just like you like cheerleading. '' Elsa told me.
'' Yeah anyway... it's fine, I'll have lunch with my friends. '' I shrugged.
It was about time I finally regain my freedom during lunchtime without Elsa watching me eating like a hawk.
'' You're sure? ''
'' Yep. ''
'' Okay. Do you have everything? Cassie, don't forget your glasses. ''
Cassandra checked her backpack again. Once she was sure to have all her things, we headed towards the building with Elsa walking between us. The hallway was filling slowly just like every morning.
'' Cassie I will take you to the front office to retrieve your schedule. ''
'' Okay. Uh Elsa?''
'' Hmm? ''
'' Can you walk me to my first period too? ''
'' Of course if that's what you want. ''
Now the poor girl needs my sister to take her to class. I internally rolled my eyes at her. Why didn't Jack come anyway? He is her big brother after all. Ah yes, I forgot. Elsa proposed to help.
'' Oh my Gosh! Did you see her hair ? She looks ridiculous. '' Cassandra mocked. I followed her gaze and frowned when my eyes fell on Ariel.
'' This girl you're calling ridiculous is my bestfriend. I'm sure you remember Ariel from elementary school. '' I snapped at her.
'' Oh yes, I remember her. How could I not? I can't believe she kept her hair that way. '' The way she laughed at Ariel almost made me want to slap a book at her face. Thanks God, I am not carrying a book right now.
'' What's so funny? ''
'' Nothing but please Anna, if she is your bestfriend, do her a favor and tell her to change the color of her hair. ''
'' Oh yeah? Let me tell you something... red suits her well unlike your pigtails. It's my signature, you look like an oversized toddler wearing them while I look cool. So do us a favor a quit copying me. ''
'' Anna. '' Elsa said with her warning tone.
'' She insulted Ariel! '' I huffed.
Elsa slightly bent to my level and spoke softly, so only I could hear her. '' I know but please don't be too harsh on her. She is just nervous and I bet she didn't really mean what she said. ''
'' I bet she did. ''
'' Please be nice... '' She gave me a pleading look. My eyes narrowed and I pouted. '' for me. ''
'' Fiiiine... ''
'' Thank you Snowflake. '' she smiled just as the bell rang.
'' Well I'm going now. I have algebra and I don't want to be late. '' I rolled my eyes. '' Hasta luego! ''
'' Anna? '' My sister called out before I could slip away from them.
'' What? ''
She quickly placed a kiss forehead and tweaked my nose, making me cross my eyes as I looked up at her questioningly. '' So adorable. ''
'' So weird. ''
'' I love you too. '' She laughed. I shook my head playfully and walk away.
My first three periods went pretty well and for now, I'm just glad that I don't share a period with Cassandra. When I entered the classroom for my fourth, Sven waved at me from his spot in the back. I grinned and made my way towards him, ignoring a jock's comment about my legs. Just one second later, I heard a small grunt and I know that Sven threw something at him.
It wouldn't be a first.
'' Hi Sveny. ''
'' Yo Aren. '' He took his backback from the chair next to him, so I could sit down.
'' What did you throw this time? '' I asked, taking my things out.
'' A pen. '' He shrugged.
'' Well, thank you gentleman. '' I chuckled lightly.
'' Don't thank me yet... can I borrow you new one? ''
I rolled my eyes and dumped a new pen on his table. It was one of the promotional worthington Chrome pens Elsa brought from the company. She must have many like this one.
'' Wow, Arendelle pen. '' He hummed, running a finger over the golden crocus on the twist top.
'' Don't throw this one. ''
'' Nope, too fancy to be wasted. '' He put the pen aside and turned his head to look at me. '' So, whassup? I saw the message you sent us this morning... who's the new girl you talked about? ''
'' Well you reme- ''
'' Buenos dias clase. '' I was cut off by Mrs. Ruiz who choosed this moment to enter the classroom.
'' Hola señora. '' We replied in chorus.
'' Siéntate por favor. ''
'' You were saying? '' Sven asked.
'' You remember Cassandra? The girl from elementary school. '' I whispered, bending down a bit.
There was a barely audible 'hmpff' from him. '' Yeah, what about her? '' I gave him a look and he frowned. '' Wait, don't tell me it's her. ''
'' I would but it's true. ''
'' Shit! '' He cursed a bit loudly.
'' Ahem. '' Mrs. Ruiz cleared her throat and when we looked up, she was watching us with a raise of brow. '' Qué pasa? ''
'' Sorry señora. '' Sven apologized. '' My ankle hit the foot of the table... I'm fine now though. ''
Mrs. Ruiz nodded and returned to her ranting about our new topic, El Che Guevara.
'' Does Ariel know? '' Sven whispered, careful not to get caught again.
'' I don't think so. '' I shook my head.
That would be the World war 3...
Normal POV.
'' I think she knows. '' Sven mumbled to Anna as they carried their tray in the food court.
'' Judging by the way she looks, I think so. ''
Ariel was obviously freaking out about something and she was making wide gestures with her hands in frustration. The two sat down at their table in time to hear a part of her rant.
'' -at bitch! She was there, can you believe it? She was actually there sitting in front of me and I had to keep myself from strangling her right there! ''
'' I have no idea what she is talking about. '' Eric told them when he saw the look Sven and Anna gave him. Olaf just sat there, watching the red head in awe and eating every words that came out of Ariel's mouth.
'' I mean, it was always one of my biggest dream to give that devil a piece of my mind for cutting my hair in elementary school. Damn, I was so close to make this dream come true. ''
'' She is definitely talking about her. '' Anna nodded at Sven.
'' Oh Anna, you're here. '' Ariel finally noticed them. '' You won't believe it. ''
'' That Cassandra is here? Yes I believe it. ''
'' You know? '' Ariel gasped.
'' Wow hey guys! '' Eric cut in, feeling lost and confused. '' What the hell is going on? Care to explain because I feel like I'm the only one oblivious here. ''
'' And me too. '' Olaf grinned. '' But I want to know, it's really exciting. ''
And this is how Ariel started to update her her boyfriend and Olaf about their adventures in elementary school while Anna explains everything about Cassandra being here and why she and her brother were living at the penthouse.
'' I feel really sorry for you Anna. '' Ariel said truthfully. If supporting Cassandra at school was a hard task for her, she couldn't imagine how it was to live under the same roof as the girl.
'' How do you do? '' Olaf asked curiously. '' I mean, you two are still alive so... ''
Anna sighed softly and rubbed her face.
'' She hasn't done anything harmful yet. Sure she calls me names sometimes but she was just being annoying so far. Elsa said she has changed. ''
'' She told me to watch out for my hair during english class. '' Ariel rolled her eyes and crossed her arms. '' It's crazy how she's changed. ''
'' I can't do much Red, she is Elsa's protégée. I can only tolerate her. ''
'' Sometimes you're too nice for your own good. ''
Or naïve... Anna thought.
And just for the luck of our strawberry haired girl, she soon discovered that she and Cassandra both share Physical Ed, along with history. Anna always loved PE simply because sport was her fort and volley-ball was also one of her favorite activities.
But not today. Cassandra was in the rival team, of course she has to be. Anna knew it as soon as she saw the look in her eyes. The smirk gracing her lips... it's going to be nasty.
And nasty it was.
'' Don't keep it in honey, show me what you got. '' Cassandra snickered as she stood in her court.
'' You okay Anna? '' A player from her team asks as she found herself on the ground again.
At least I saved the ball.
'' 'M fine. '' she nodded, doing the rotation and stood behind the back boundary line. She gripped the ball tightly, ready to serve.
Although she wanted to play it smooth at first, after being almost struck twice in the face, Anna has had enough but she wasn't going to be phased. When she heard the whistle, she made a powerful jump serve, sending the ball over the net at a great speed that the receiving team almost missed it.
I might be a munchkin but I sure as hell know how to toss a ball.
The receiving team bumped the ball and transitions to offense. Anna tracked Cassandra with her eyes as if she was her prey as the girl tossed the ball over the net. It wasn't a coincidence that each time she hit the ball, it went straight to Anna.
'' Got it! '' Anna yelled, throwing her body in the air with a forward movement to save the ball with a practiced dig and landed on her knee pads. Her teamate made an overhand pass before the ball was spiked in the other court.
'' Score! ''
'' Nice dive Anna. '' A girl from the defense commented, handing a hand out for her. Anna smiled widely as she was helped back to her feet.
'' Thanks. ''
Cassandra sent a glare in her direction but Anna merely acknowledged her.
'' Is that all you got? ''
'' Aren't you satisfied yet? '' Anna raised a brow at her.
'' Bring it on ugly. ''
Anna narrowed her eyes. I call it a war!
'' You bring it and I make sure that you don't score Frostie. ''
'' Fine... you should call an ambulance then. ''
'' For you? No problem. ''
The players from both teams could feel the tension raising, it was obvious that it's something personal now. Upon seeing the growing fight between the girls, the gym teacher whistled.
'' Arendelle and Frost! Back to the game or you both take the bench. ''
The girls nodded and Anna returned to her spot to serve.
Just like the previous rally, she wasn't surprised when Cassandra attempted to trike her. This time though, she spiked the ball really hard and Anna had to dive again but she was gone to soon, landing on her chest. When she lifted her head, she saw the ball heading towards her at full speed.
'' Oh no. '' She threw her arms over her head to prevent serious injuries and rolled on the floor to avoid the hit. She heard a loud thud a few inches away from her ear and let out a sigh of relief when she realized that the ball hit the ground and not her head.
Wait. If the ball hit the ground, that means... she scored. Anna mentally cursed as she quickly stood up. Damn it!
'' Net foul! '' The teacher whistled a fault and Cassandra let out a growl. Anna blinked once... then twice before she finally let out a small laugh behind her hand.
And I thought she has scored... nope.
But the game wasn't over, at least for acassandra and the rest of PE was more about striking Anna and even though she got hit a few times, Anna always stood on her feet, ready to fight back.
The result was both girls ending on the bench. When Elsa saw them after school, she was surpised to see the two coming out together dressed in their sport outfits.
'' Hey, do you girls have physical Ed together? '' She asked, walking with them towards her car.
'' Yeah. '' Cassandra replied.
'' So how was it? ''
'' Good. ''
Anna didn't say a word, she didn't even care that Cassandra hurried around the car to sit next to Elsa on the passenger seat. She just hoped in the backseat and laid down. Her legs were tired and her shoulders sore. Thanks to the devil.
'' Anna buckle in please. '' Elsa demands.
'' Can I lay down just a moment? ''
'' No and you know the drill. ''
'' Ugh I just wanna rest quickly. '' Anna mumbled, throwing her arm over her eyes.
Elsa turned around in her seat to scold her but she noticed how flushed her sister's face and ears were. She sighed and opted for a more gentle approach.
'' Come on. '' She patted the girl's knee gently. '' Put your seatbell on and you can rest at the penthouse. ''
With another groan, Anna sat up and buckled herself in.
Later that night, Anna was doing her homework in her room and the essay was frustrating. She likes history but she wondered in what exactly the storming of the bastille would help her in the future. It's not like she was planning on gathering a massive and angry mob to attack a prison or something like that.
And the dates... let's not start with the dates. There are so many.
'' Maybe I should just go watch this movie with Elsa downstairs. '' She told herself... After all, the essay is due in two days. Tossing her history book to the side, she stood up from her desk and walked downstairs.
When she arrived in the living room, she stopped in her track and looked at Elsa sitting on the floor at the coffee table with Cassandra in her lap while Jack sat across from them. They weren't even watching TV but putting a puzzle together.
'' This piece doesn't go there silly. '' Cassandra shook her head at her brother, causing the two adults to laugh.
'' Oh? And where should this go Ms. Smart? ''
'' There. ''
'' Good job sweetie. '' Elsa praised the girl.
Anna was a bit upset that Elsa didn't invite her to play with them, she would normally beg her sister to reconstruct a puzzle with her. She didn't care though, she doesn't want to make a puzzle with Cassandra anyway but still, seeing Elsa having fun without her kinda offended her. And it didn't really please her that Cassandra took her special spot on Elsa's lap.
Choosing to let them be, Anna quickly spun on her heels before they notice her only to step on Duchess's tail. The cat shrieked, making her slip. Elsa jumped upon hearing her cat shrieking and turned around in time to see her sister landing flatly on her back with a loud thud.
Gosh! As if I wasn't sore enough.
'' Anna? ''
'' It's okay, I'm fine! '' Anna almost intantly stood up and winced at the searing pain down her back.
She gave an annoyed glance towards Duchess. Really? With all the many places you could be in that damn penthouse, you had to be here?
'' Anna you're okay? ''
'' Don't mind me, I'm fine. '' Anna waved a hand and ran back to her room.
Elsa shook her head in confusion and gently nudged Cassandra off her lap. Once the girl got up, she stood up as well. '' Continue without me. ''
'' Umm okay. '' Jack shrugged.
When she arrived at her sister's room, she walked in when she saw the door open in time to see the girl emerging from her bathroom, rubbing her sore shoulder.
'' Elsa? '' Anna asked when she saw her sister in her room.
'' Are you hurt? ''
'' What? ''
'' Your shoulder. ''
'' No. ''
'' Don't lie to me. '' Elsa put her hands on her hips when Anna avoided looking at her in the eyes.
'' Yes but it's nothing big. '' The girl said truthfully, a part of her feeling annoyed that Elsa could see through her so easily.
'' Lay down. '' She gently instructed. Anna didn't question it and did as she was told. Elsa made her way in the bathroom and came back a minute later with a jar of vaporub and a small bottle of oil for the body.
'' What are you doing? ''
'' Roll over. ''
Anna eyed her curiously before rolling on to her side. Elsa took a bit of the cream into her hand and pushed the back of Anna's shirt, rubbing some on her back in a circular motion. Afterwards, she poured some oil in her palm and rubbed it on the same spot. It was something their mother did when they were little to sooth aches.
'' You don't have to do this. ''
'' Hush. '' Elsa chastised her.
She finally put the bottle of oil aside when she was done and pushed Anna's shirt back down. Anna rolled on her back, narrowing her eyes at her sister.
'' What happened downstairs? '' Elsa asked.
'' Marshmallow got in the way. '' she pouted
Elsa rolled her eyes at the nickname Anna gave to her cat and it seems like Duchess was responding to the name. Only when it's Anna who calls her that though.
'' And before that? ''
'' I wanted to watch a movie but you were busy, so I decided to go back to my room. ''
Elsa shook her head. '' You wanted to watch a movie? You could have told me. ''
'' But I didn't want to disturb you. ''
'' Anna you weren't disturbing me, I would have loved to watch a movie with you. We can if you still want to. I'm sure Cassie and Jack would like to join. ''
'' I changed my mind, I'm tired. '' Anna lied. She wanted to watch a movie with Elsa and the two living humans downstairs weren't invited.
Oh man, I'm such a selfish brat. She thought.
'' Oh, maybe you should sleep then. ''
'' But I'm not sleepy... '' She whined. Why everytime she says she is tired, Elsa immediatly assumes that she needs to sleep?
'' You just said you were tired. '' Elsa said softly, taking the pink comforter and drapped it over Anna's body.
'' Tired doesn't always mean sleepy dear sister. '' The girl kicked the blanket with her feet but Elsa pulled it back up to her chest and kept her hands on Anna's sides, so she won't kick it again.
'' Well, it's almost bedtime anyway. ''
Anna scoffed. '' But- ''
'' Come on, I'll stay with you until you fall asleep. '' Elsa said, mentioning Anna to scoot over and slipped in the bed next to her. She sat with her back against the head of the bed.
Anna sat up on her knees and gave Elsa her best puppy look. '' Cuddle time? ''
The blonde giggled and opened her arms invitingly. '' Come here. '' Anna wasted no time to crawl between her legs and rested her head on her shoulder. Elsa placed a hand on the back of girl's head, emitting a sigh from Anna.
'' Sister's cuddles are the best. '' She mumbled through a yawn.
'' More like you're the best Teddy bear to cuddle with. ''
'' Hey! '' Anna looked up at Elsa and stuck her lower lip out in a pout.
'' It was a compliment. ''
'' Yeah. ''
'' Sleep Snowbug. '' Elsa gently pressed Anna's head back against her chest, so she could rest her cheek on top of her head while her free hand rubbed her back.
'' Elsa? ''
'' Hmm? ''
'' You're too much sometimes but I love you. '' Anna whispered.
'' I love you too silly girl. '' Elsa chuckled.
The sound of her sister's steady heartbeat with the constant rise of her chest eventually lulled Anna to sleep. There was something about Elsa's cuddles that was just comforting.
Anna was not a little girl anymore but Elsa was glad to see that the trick still works, she never failed to make Anna fall asleep when she was little. The warmth of her sister against her soothed her as well, so with a soft sigh, she wrapped the sheets around them and closed her eyes. It didn't take long for her to join Anna.
She knew she will probably wake up the next day with a back ache but it was worth it... Totally worth it.
Spanish words traduction (even if I'm sure it was obvious.)
Buenos dias clase/ Goodmorning class
Hola señora/ Goodmorning teacher
Siéntate por favor/ Sit down please
¿Qué pasa?/ What's happening?
A/N: Thank you for the reviews guys and for telling me your opinion about Cassandra, I see that most of the reviewers don't appreciate her. If it's the case, then my goal is accomplished. And believe me, you've seen nothing yet. There is more to come.
Oh and if you're expecting a love story between Elsa and Jack it's not there... but they are close friends. The sisters relationship is still the center of this fiction, so... yeah.
'Till next time... peace lovely readers.
