~Time Skip~

Fall Break is exactly nine days, and in precisely seven days, is Halloween. The Fair is going to be here during all of Fall Break, and it's what I will be doing for the entire time with my friends. Oh how I love that word. I've grown closer to everyone during this month. However, while I've grown closer, my sister has seemed to grow more distant. At least that's what I've noticed during lunch. She stopped sitting with us after her date with Hans, which according to her, was amazing.

I helped her pick out an outfit like I said I would, along with Rapunzel and Aunt Arianna's help, and we even styled her hair and did her makeup. Aunt Arianna was ecstatic the entire time, when Anna told her about Hans I've never seen her so excited, Rapunzel was pretty giddy too when we were helping my sister prepare. I wasn't. I only pretended to be for my sister's sake. However, when Hans showed up, my fake smile disappeared into a real frown, mimicking my uncle's as he and I glared at him the entire time he was in our home.

Hans wasn't even in the house for a minute nor did he and my uncle exchange words for my uncle to declare he doesn't like him. "I don't like him," Uncle Frederick had whispered to me while Aunt Arianna happily talked to the boy while we waited for Anna to appear.

According to my cousin, who was with my sister, Anna was getting sudden last minute nerves. She had us waiting for a while, but when they finally left, Rapunzel had said that Anna didn't want to fart around Hans, so she couldn't leave the room until she passed some gas. When she told me that, I nearly died of laughter. I laughed so hard, I teared up. I haven't laughed like that in a long time. However, it was the second time I cried.

I had teared up just a few moments before when I saw my sister walk down the grand staircase to us, looking gorgeous as ever, practically glowing, looking...all grown up. Uncle Frederick was tearing up too. It was very bittersweet. We didn't like that she was going on a date, but at the same time her happiness radiated off of her and consumed us. Deep down we were happy too. For her.

Later that night, Rapunzel and I binge-watched a plethora of rom-coms in the theater room, which ended up with Rapunzel confessing to me of her romantic loneliness and jealousy towards my sister.

"I mean, I find it just a little bit unfair," she had said as she tugged on a strand of her unbraided hair, full of guilt, "I've been going to Burgess High for four years, and I've never had a boyfriend, and she's only been there for a couple of months and here she is going on a date. What am I doing wrong?"

"You're doing nothing wrong," I had tried to assure her, but she wasn't convinced.

"More like I'm doing nothing at all," she had replied, sighing.

"Well," I had said, being completely honest, "if that's how you feel, then do something about it. Don't just sit back and complain. Confess to Flynn about your feelings, or at least ask him out. Make the first move. It doesn't always have to be the guy."

Rapunzel's face had went deeply red. "W-Who said anything about Flynn?"

I had given her the most 'are you stupid' look and said, "I was there in Eret's room with you when you were making heart eyes at Flynn's unconscious body."

My cousin had giggled in response. "Oh yeah." She had then frowned. "Well, as much as I would like to make the first move, I really want it to be him. Also, what would be the point in dating him when we're most likely going to go our separate ways after graduation? It's only 7 months away."

"If you both really want the relationship to work," I had said, "then you won't go your separate ways. Plus, if you do, at least you'll have 7 months worth of memories. Isn't that better than nothing? Better than always wondering what could have been?"

Rapunzel was quiet as she had progressed my words, and just like that, confidence had been built. "Yeah," she had said, "you're right. I'll tell him. As soon as Monday comes around, I'll confess."

But of course, she didn't. I don't blame her though. While I've never had a crush before, I can understand how hard it is to tell someone something so serious. Coughcough*MeandAnna*coughcough.

Anyway, Hans and Anna are officially a dating couple, which is much better than an engaged couple. She and I are on great terms despite my obvious dislike for Hans, and she's even gotten along with Kristoff. This was proven during the football games we had went to. They still bicker but it's more friendly. Flynn and Eret are on good terms too. If not, I don't think the football team would currently be undefeated.

Jack and I have been talking pretty much nonstop as well, and while I love talking with him, I want to talk to my parents more than anyone else. They still haven't contacted us. I told Jack of this, and to relieve some of my stress and worry, he's offered to teach me to skate again..

"Hockey season starts in November," he had said to me, "practice just started a few days ago. Skating might help you relax a bit. I have a spare key that Coach Frozone doesn't know about. I kinda stole his main one, got it copied, and gave it back without his acknowledgement last week. Purely for just this reason. Getting you back on the ice is on the bucket list after all. So whenever you want, we can sneak in after the arena closes. I figured you'd be more comfortable if it's just us."

His offer was sweet and I had smiled at it, though I knew he couldn't see it since we were talking over the phone, which was the first time we were doing so. However I had to decline his offer. "That's sweet, Jack, but it's an offer I have to refuse," I had politely said, feeling really bad about it too. "Knowing my luck, we'll get caught. I have an image to uphold. Can't have the heir to a very famous Architecture Industry be in the news as a newly found criminal for breaking into an ice rink."

"But technically we wouldn't be breaking in," Jack had tried to reason, "I have a spare key, after all. But I respect your choice. The offer still stands for whenever. It can be a week from now, a month, hell even a year."

"You think we'll still be in contact a year from now?" I had asked, unsure if life will be in favor of that.

"You're kidding right? Of course we will!" Jack had enthusiastically replied.

"My dad's death linked us together," he had continued, "giving us a hell we both went through while being separated. Now we're friends. I said it once, so I'll say it again. TIS FATE! I personally don't want to lose contact with a girl who's been consuming my mind for eight years. Six for you since you weren't aware of me for the first two years. But...what say you, oh maiden fair?"

"Well, as you said," I had replied, trying to speak out my reasoning, "we've both pretty much thought of the other for almost a decade, so even if we did lose contact with one another, I doubt we'll just suddenly forget about the other's existence, especially since we've actually gotten to know one another so...why go through the process of wondering what the other is up to when we're just a message away?"

"So...that's a yes we'll keep in touch, right?"

"Yes."

"Awesome!"

And now here we are, about to go to the fair together in the next three hours. It's Friday, the beginning of Fall Break, and school has just ended for the day. Aunt Arianna has also mentioned that a surprise is instore for my sister, cousin, and I when we get home, so the excitement for that is also on my mind.

It's also been on my sister and cousin's mind too because from the moment we were picked up from school they would not stop talking about what the surprise could be. Their guesses ranged from a new pet, clothes, shoes, jewelry, concert tickets, travel tickets, and even...my parents.

"I really do hope it's mama and papa," Anna had said just a few minutes ago before she and Rapunzel started guessing again. I hope that it's them too, whether in person or on a device, I just really hope to see them again. However, deep down, my intuition is telling me it's not.

When we finally make it inside our home, a maid and butler take our bags and inform us that our aunt, uncle, and surprise is waiting in the living room. Anna runs off without a second thought, followed by Rapunzel, while I merely kept my cool and walked. That is...until I heard Anna's excited scream and Rapunzel's words "Oh my gods it's you!".

I took off running faster than I ever have before, expecting to see my parents, but instead two different people meet my eyes.

The most famous fashion designers in the world and friends of the family who I've known for years.

Edna Mode and Gabriel Agreste.

Arianna and Frederick were both beaming and simultaneously said: "Surprise!"

"And what a fabulous surprise we are," Edna says as she fluffed her hair. She then glances at Gabriel then back to us and says, "well at least I am."

Gabriel, a man of few words, merely scowls at her, and says, "Fabulous you may be, in your eyes at least, but tall you are not."

Edna gasped, fully offended, and was about to smack his arm before my aunt cut in. "Hey, you two promised not to fight. My girls are on a time limit here. Their friends will be here in about three hours to pick them up for the Fair, so we need to get to work now."

"Work on what?" Asks Rapunzel. "What are they even doing here? Not that I'm not glad. It's so nice to see you two again. Also, your new summer clothing line was absolutely gorgeous. I have every piece of clothing from that line in my closet. Along with every other masterpiece you two have made."

Edna and Gabriel both smile, Edma moreso. "Thank you, darling," she says, absorbing the praise, "working with Gabriel this past year, while it has been a pain, has also been most beneficial for me."

"And as to why we're here," Gabriel took over before Edna could become boastful again, "we were asked by Arianna to design costumes for you to wear on Halloween. We simply couldn't resist a request from our most beloved friend."

My aunt smiles as she rolls her eyes. "It's mine and my husband's money that's most beloved to you." She teases, while Frederick nods his head in agreement.

"I second that," he says, but he laughs, which cause the other adults to laugh too.

Anna takes over this time. "Oh my gosh," she says as she jumps a little and claps her hands, "this is so exciting! I was wondering when we were going to go Halloween shopping! Mavis's 18th birthday party is on Halloween and it's approaching fast."

"It's actually because of you bringing up the subject a few weeks ago that I called them," Arianna confessed.

"But Halloween and Mavis's birthday is a week away," I cut in, making myself known from where I stood in the entrance, still disappointed that it's not my parents who I'm seeing. "Will that be enough time to create three costumes?"

Edna scoffs and waves me off, not being mean, just being her. "Is that doubt I hear? Are you doubting our skills? Specifically mine?"

And while I know this is just Edna being Edna, I panicked. "N-No, I didn't mean to offend you. I-I'm just saying that it seems like a very short time span for you, and I don't want you to stress-"

"Ha!" She laughs, her scary demeanor changing to one I like a more. "I never stress. It creates unwanted wrinkles and problems for the mind."

"Then you must be stressed all the time," says Gabriel, smugly.

This time, my aunt didn't stop Edna from smacking him.

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When Edna and Gabriel finally left, my sister, cousin, and I were finally able to relax. We only had an hour left until our friends arrived to pick us up, which would be Bunny and Tooth, and while I thought my outfit was fine, Anna was determined to get me to wear something different.

"It's not everyday we get to go to the fair," she had said an hour ago, "You and Rapunzel need to look so hot that you get arrested for it. You two might meet your future boyfriends there. I can't wait for us to go on triple dates."

And so, while Anna and Rapunzel did their thing during the time we had left, I did mine, which was worry. What if a ride breaks down while my friends and I are on it? What if someone or myself gets food poisoning or chokes to death? I don't want to throw up or be thrown up on. What if I get kidnapped? What if my sister, cousin, or friends get kidnapped?

My thoughts suddenly turn excited when our ride arrives.

What ride will I do first? What food will try first? Will I win any prizes? What if...what if I do meet someone?

I nearly laugh out loud at the last thought as I walked towards Bunny's truck. There's no way I'll meet a potential lover. I seriously don't have the time, nor do I want one right now. I have high school to finish and then it's off to college to learn what I already know about architecture. "For the experience", my father had said once before. I can't have any distractions.

And yet...the new friends I've made are distracting enough. Jack most of all.

"So Jack's already at the fair?" Anna says once we're in the back of Bunny's truck. Tooth sat beside him in the passenger's seat, nodding.

"Yep," she said as she turns around in her seat to look at us. "He went early so he could spend time with his siblings before us. I would have gone too, but I figured it'd be awkward if it was just you guys and Bunny. He's so intimidating."

"Oh he's nothing but a big sweetheart," Rapunzel says as she reaches forward, over the driver's seat, to ruffle his hair. She then changed her voice to make it sound as though she's talking to a dog. "Isn't that right, Edmund Aster Bunnymund?"

She pulls her hands away at the same time he sighs. "This is going to be a long drive," he says before turning the radio on and getting on the road.

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Everyone was already waiting for us when we make it to the fairgrounds. The plan was to meet at the entrance right at six o'clock, and so far everything is going according to how it should. We're right on time. Jack and Merida weren't spotted amongst my group of friends that stood by the entrance, due to both of them being inside already with their younger siblings. Flynn wasn't seen either because he said he has an errand to run, but promised to meet up with us later, and Eret wasn't seen as well because he's already inside with his mystery date that he wouldn't tell Jack about, which Jack told me and everyone else about.

A new face, however, was seen amongst my friend group.

Chatting with Moana, Astrid, Hiccup, and Kristoff was a man who I could only assume is Moana's cousin. Maui. From a distance, I could already tell that he's one hell of a buff guy, but up close was a whole other story. He's like a god. Tall, heavily muscular, beautiful brown tattooed skin, and curly black hair that reaches to his shoulders. He's wearing jean shorts and a green Hawaiian shirt, which normally isn't an outfit I would consider sexy but...wow. He can really pull it off. Not pull the clothes off, I'm not a pervert, I mean if he'd want to I wouldn't mind, but I'm just saying that...you know what never mind.

Maui was the first to notice us sand as soon as we approached the group, he says: "Well, well, well. You two must be the Arendelle sisters. I've heard a lot about you from my annoying cousin over here."

Moana smacks his arm. "I am not annoying."

Maui chuckles as he points to her. "See what I mean? Annoying." He then extends his hand out for my sister and I to shake. "I'm Maui by the way."

"Elsa," I say as I shook his hand and internally marveled at his strong grip.

"And I'm Anna." Says my sister before her hand could touch his. When they do touch, Anna does what she always does: She voiced her thoughts. "Oh my god," she says as she holds his hand, not even shaking it, and looking down at it like it's gold, "how can your hand be so strong but also feel so soft? You could crush my skull with these bad boys and I'd thank you for it!"

We all burst into laughter, Maui most of all, and he says, "Okay, that was weird, but I definitely like you the most, Anna. No offense, Elsa."

I shook my head as I smile. "None taken."

"Alright then," says Astrid, taking over. "Since we're all here, let's get this party started. I heard they have this new dragon-like roller coaster and I'm dying to try it."

"Really?" Hiccup blurts from where he stood next to Kristoff. "So am I! I heard it's faster than any of their other coasters here."

Astrid's lips curl into a smirk as she eyed the scrawny boy up and down. "Are you sure you can handle a fast roller coaster, Hiccup? It might break you."

Hiccup rolls his eyes but kept the smile on his face. "I guess we'll have to find out then."

Astrid lifts an eyebrow in surprise. "Is that bravery I hear?"

"Stupidity, actually," Hiccup replies, not skipping a beat, which makes Astrid grin.

Before she could say anything, Maui cuts in. "Okay, kids enough flirting. I'm here to have fun, not to watch hormonal teens struggle with their sexual frustrations. Now let's go."

"We weren't flirting, dumbass," Astrid says to him as he walked off towards the ticket booths.

"And we don't have any...uh...s-sexual frustrations," Hiccup comments afterwards, blushing.

Without looking back, Maui says: "She might not have any, but you do. It's obvious."

Instead of looking disgusted, Astrid merely rolls her eyes, unphased, and says to Hiccup. "Ignore him."

Hiccup didn't look too upset though. Flustered, but not upset. "Jack and Flynn tease me all the time," he says with a shrug, "and I see them more than Maui. It's nothing I'm not used to. Just teasing. Honestly, life would be weird without it."

Astrid shrugs and says, "If you say so." She then turns to Moana and says, "Have I ever told you that I really want to kill your cousin? Or at least give him a black eye?"

Moana laughs as she wraps an arm around the blonde's shoulders and says, "You've said that to both he and I many times, Astrid. Many, many times."

We all head after Maui then, and as we all followed behind him, I hear my sister mutter under her breath: "I'm taken, I'm taken, I'm taken."

Rapunzel, who stood on the other side of my sister, giggled and said: "Anna, are you staring at his butt?"

Without skipping a beat or even becoming embarrassed, my sister says: "Wait, you're not ?"

"You're taken, Anna," I remind her, repeating her mantra. "Don't be a cheater, especially this early on in your relationship. Plus, Maui is older than both you and Hans. So that's a hell no."

"Language!" Anna says in a gasp and smacks my arm. "Besides," she says afterwards, "I can still look at the menu. I'm just not going to order."

I shake my head as Rapunzel laughs.

Minutes later, our wristband passes our bought, and we're inside the fairgrounds. Anna and I were in utter shock and amazement at the sight. People of all shapes, sizes, and colors were everywhere, along with all sorts of food stands. Donut burgers, Hot Cheeto corn-dogs, fried Oreos, cheesecake on a stick, giant turkey legs...so many very unhealthy things to consume was seen everywhere , and I...well I wanted to try them all despite the possible decline of my health.

And the rides! They looked like so much fun. Some of them, however, look a little terrifying, such as the new dragon roller coaster Hiccup and Astrid were talking about. It's the first ride that everyone sees when they walk through the entrance and it's called the Night Fury. The entire ride is black with its carts taking the form of a dragon with green eyes, that flips them over, sideways, under, spinning and twirling multiple times like a child's first picture that's nothing but squiggles.

Honestly, just watching the ride is making me dizzy. I can't imagine how dizzy I'll become when I'm actually on it.

"Oh my gods," Astrid said as she marveled at it. "I've never seen a roller coaster like this before. I think this one might actually destroy me, and I know damn well it's going to annihilate you, Hiccup."

"Well, let's go see!" Anna exclaims, excitingly.

"Wow," says Hiccup sarcastically. "Everyone has no faith in me at all that I'll survive it."

"Because you won't," says Maui, Bunny, Kristoff, and Astrid.

"Oh shush," says Moana, coming to Hiccup's defense. "I believe in you, Hiccup."

"So do I," says Tooth. She then makes a surprised noise when her phone vibrates in her pocket. She digs it out, checks her notification, and says: "Jack and Merida are both waiting at the Ferris Wheel for us with their siblings. Both their moms want the kids to stay for a little while longer." She then gasps and looks at my sister and I in excitement. "Oh my gosh! You'll get to meet Jack's siblings! They're the most adorable kids ever."

"Well what about my little cousins?" Hiccup said, which made Astrid laugh.

"Merida's brothers are more like wee devils."

"Yeah," Hiccup agrees, chuckling. "I can't argue with that."

Moana took the lead this time. "Well, we better hurry and get to them before they end up killing each other. You know how Merida and Jack get. I honestly don't know if she's worse with him or with Flynn. And oh my god, speak of the devil." She points to behind us and when all heads turn we see Flynn making his way toward us.

There's a smile on his face and he's waving, which makes my cousin wave back, and before he could even get a word out when he approaches us, Rapunzel has her arms around him in a hug. "You made it!" She said, happily. "I thought you said you'd be late?" She releases him from her hug, but stays close.

Flynn smiles as he replies. "I got lucky." He then gazes at Maui and says, "Whassup, dude. Haven't seen you in awhile. What's going on with life?"

"Oh you know," Maui responds, nonchalantly as he flips his hair. "The usual breaking hearts and causing people to go blind at my sexiness."

"More like you're ugliness," says Moana, which made some of us laugh.

Maui flicks her nose startling her so much that she stumbles back and says: "Hey!" In which, Maui responds with: "You're just jealous."

"In your dreams, seaweed brain."

"Why you little-"

As they continued to bicker, Flynn says to the rest of us: "So what's going on as of now?"

"We're meeting up with Jack and Merida," says Bunny. "Which I suggest we do now, before it gets dark."

Rapunzel nudges me and says, "You're going to love it when the sun sets and the night sky takes over. All the lights makes it way more cooler."

"We better get a move on then," and while I know I appeared calm on the outside, I was internally freaking out in excitement. It's been so long since I've felt this way. I can't remember the last time I was really, truly excited. It's how I used to feel when I would go skating, and now...being here makes me want to get back on the ice again. Maybe I'll take Jack's offer after all. I'll have to tell him later.

Because surely, if I'm going to do all these rides, which I plan on doing, despite how scary a lot of them look, then I can definitely try skating again, and even better…

Jack will be with me through it all.