Chapter three: My servant
Two months later
Birds chirped through the kingdom of Arendelle. Princess Elsa of Arendelle was just looking through her dresses in her closet. Today was the day that her fiancé, Hans Westergaard would come by. She was really excited for it. She hadn't seen him in such a long time...
The door suddenly opened up.
Jack calmly walked into the room. He was wearing a brown vest and pants. He smiled when he saw Elsa, who froze and blushed. She was only wearing a night gown on her body. Jack didn't mind it, but Elsa was really prude.
"J-Jack!" Said Elsa with a flushed face.
"Good morning, princess Elsa." Said Jack. He walked towards her and bowed down in front of her. "Your father wishes to see you for breakfast."
Elsa looked at her dresses. "Jack. What do you think looks good on me?"
"Should I get one of the maids-"
"No! You are my servant!" Elsa stepped closer. "What looks good on me?!"
Jack chuckled. She sure had some attitude for a princess...He glanced at the dresses and he saw one that would look pretty on her. He walked to the closet, pulled a dress out and held it in front of her. "This."
It was a dark blue dress with light blue streaks. Elsa immediately took it from his hands.
"Jack, do you really think that this looks good on me or do you just want to get out of here?"
Jack raised one eyebrow. "What do you think?"
"Oh, be quiet!" Elsa turned her back on him with the dress in her hands. "I just need to look good for Hans..."
"I see. I will take my leave then."
Jack walked away and closed the door behind him. He walked through the hallway.
It had been a few months since he started serving her. Elsa was still just a teen in his eyes, just like he saw Hannah. Even though her father wanted Elsa to grow up and be ready for the throne. He heard that Elsa never played with anyone when she was a small child. She used to have a sibling, but that one died.
Jack walked into the dining room. Agdar and Idun were already sitting at the table. Bread, pancakes and drinks were on the table.
"Your majesty." Said Jack as he made a small bow. Agdar and Idun looked at him. "Elsa will be arriving shortly."
"Good. But you know that you should address Elsa with her proper title. It is what a servant should do."
"Agdar..." Whispered Idun with a glare to her husband.
"No he is right..." Jack scraped his throat before speaking further. "Princess Elsa shall be arriving short-"
"I'm here!" Elsa walked into the room. She was wearing the dark blue dress and her hair in a bun. She was also wearing light blue gloves on her hands. She walked past Jack and sat down.
"You're late." Said Agdar.
Elsa kept quiet. Jack sighed. That was another thing. King Agdar clearly had power over her. Jack suspected that he was the reason Elsa could be so quiet at times. Her mother, queen Idun, apparently loved her more than him.
"Jack?"
Jack snapped out of his thoughts. Elsa glanced at him.
"You can leave for now." Said Elsa.
"Sure, E...princess."
Jack quickly left the room. He decided to see how Hannah was doing. He used to sleep in the whore house, but now he slept at the castle, so he didn't see her as often. And Hannah was like a sister to him...
Hannah was in the bar, cleaning the tables
She sighed. Jack had been gone for another week. Without him...she truly missed him. His smile. His laugh...
"Hannah, are you okay?" Asked Gerda worried.
Hannah looked up from her work. "I guess...Gerda, when is Jack coming back?"
"I don't know, hon..." Gerda raised her eyebrows and chuckled to herself. How cute. Hannah had a crush on Jack! Gerda always suspected that Hannah developed feelings for Jack. The only thing bothering her was that Jack might see Hannah just as a friend.
Hannah looked down at her work again.
"Since he started to work for the princess we only see him when he has a break."
At that moment the door opened up to reveal Jack.
He calmly walked into the bar with a smile. He held his hand up and yelled: "Hey! Gerda, Hannah!"
Hannah immediately smiled. She stopped with cleaning and walked towards him with a slight blush.
"Jack!" Said Hannah. "What are you doing here?"
"Oh, just on a little break. Elsa is having breakfast with her parents."
"How is it to work for our princess?" Asked Gerda.
"It's hard...I only get small breaks and Elsa can be a bit bossy...but she is nice."
Gerda grinned mischievously. "So...you are on first name bases?"
"Not really. I mostly call her princess Elsa."
"Is she pretty?" Whispered Hannah, hoping that he didn't hear her. But Jack did hear her and looked surprised at her.
"I don't know...she looks...she is beautiful. But I do not feel anything for the girl. She is still a teen."
"Still a teen?" Hannah looked down. She was fifteen as well. Did he just see her as a small kid?
"Maybe you should introduce us to her one day." Said Gerda.
"Maybe..." Jack scratched his head.
A few hours passed.
Elsa was sitting in the garden, reading a book. Jack was by her side, reading something too.
It was quiet and nice. Until a maid ran into the garden.
"Princess Elsa!" Said the young maid. Elsa looked up from her book and so did Jack. "Your fiancé has arrived!"
"Oh!" Elsa jumped up. She grabbed Jack by his hand and dragged him with her. "Where is he?!"
"He is in the ballroom with your father and mother..." Yelled the maid.
Elsa ran to there with Jack. When they arrived in the ballroom the prince was just talking with her parents. Everyone turned their heads when Elsa stumbled into the room and came to a halt.
"Elsa, you're late." Said Agdar.
Elsa straightened her back. She released Jack's hand.
Prince Hans Westergaard stepped forward. He had a sweet smile and grabbed Elsa's hand. Prince Hans was a man with auburn hair and brownish eyes. He knew of Elsa's powers, but he didn't mind.
He planted a small kiss on it which made Elsa blush a bit.
"Princess Elsa..." Hans spoke in a soothing voice and straightened his back again. "You are even more beautiful than the last time I saw you."
Elsa giggled. "Prince Hans, you don't need to flatter me..."
"But you are my fiancé. It is my duty to do so."
Jack folded his arms. Hans seemed like a...guy. He should say that Hans was a nice guy, but somehow his instinct told him not to trust him.
Hans looked at Jack. "And you must be Jack Frost. The servant of my bride."
"Yeah..." Jack scratched his head.
"Nice to meet you." Hans smiled at him. Jack smiled slightly back.
"Elsa, how about you take prince Hans for a stroll around town?" Asked Idun.
"That sound like a good idea." Said Hans.
"Sure..." Whispered Elsa. She flinched a little when Hans took her hand into his. He smiled at Elsa with a reassuring smile.
After that they took a walk through town with Jack following close behind.
"So here is the bakery and there is our bookshop, flower shop..." She stopped in the middle of her sentence. They were sitting on a bench in the middle of town. Some people were staring, but none dared the interrupt the couple.
"Elsa?" Asked Hans.
Elsa looked down. "I'm sorry. I haven't even asked you how you are doing..." She looked up at him again. "How was your journey?"
Hans smiled at her. "It was good. But Elsa, I don't mind your rambling."
"Yeah right." Snorted Jack from behind the bench.
Elsa turned her head and shot him a glare. Hans looked amused at him.
Jack shrugged. "What? Just making a comment."
Elsa and Hans turned their heads again.
"Sorry for my servant." Said Elsa. "He can be a bit rude."
"I see why you chose him." Said Hans.
"Huh?"
"Jack is someone with a set of mind. Not one who blindly does as a royal would please. He is the perfect fit."
Jack groaned. Why did he chose this again? Now they were talking as if he wasn't here. He looked at the bell tower. It was almost one o'clock.
"He really isn't." Elsa shook her head. "Let's not talk about him. I want to spend time with you! I do not know when you will be leaving again and I want to cherish our moments."
"Elsa, one day we will spend every day together." Hans grabbed her hands. Elsa flinched a little again. "Time doesn't matter."
"It does..."
"In a few years we will be married."
"If my father allows it. He likes you, Hans, but he doesn't like it if I would inherit the throne."
"Eventually you will. Your father will get old. He can't rule forever."
Elsa sighed. "I know. But I...I am just the princess."
Hans took her chin and moved her head towards him. "And I'm just the prince."
He leaned in closer and closer, but Elsa stopped him.
"N-not in public."
Hans smile disappeared. He quickly released her chin and stood up. "Oh...I see."
"Hans, it's just-"
"I am going back to see how your father and mother are doing. I shall see you soon, princess Elsa."
He walked away, leaving Elsa alone with a hurt look on her face.
Elsa looked down at her hands on her lap. She heard Jack walk around the bench and sit down next to her.
Jack scraped his throat. He put his hand onto her shoulder. "It's good to set your boundaries."
"It isn't..." Elsa looked up at him with tears in her eyes. "It is already hard enough for him since we can't do much until we're married...my lord, it's so stupid."
"It's not. Say, how about we do something fun?"
"F-fun?"
Jack jumped up. He took her hand and pulled her up with a mischievous grin. Elsa almost bumped into him. She looked at him with a confused look, but Jack gave her a wink.
He dragged her down the street, to the castle. At first Elsa thought that he wanted to drag her into the castle, but then he took her to the stables. Her horse Josephine was standing there. She got Josephine a few years back.
He finally released her hand. Jack walked up and looked at one of the stables boys. "Saddle the horse up, boy."
The boy immediately saddled Josephine up.
"Jack, what..." Elsa went quiet when Jack send her another wink.
"Let's go for a ride, princess." Said Jack.
"But you can't ride!"
"Then you have to teach me." Jack calmly took the horse over from the boy. He walked to the outside with Elsa running after him.
"I can't teach you!" Yelled Elsa. "I..."
Jack grabbed her by her waist and pushed her onto her horse. "If we ride together you can."
He jumped onto the horse as well. Elsa blushed when she felt him behind her back. He reached for the reins.
"Okay, let's go, princess."
He pushed with his legs and the horse started trotting. They trotted to the forest nearby. Elsa gently put her hands onto Jack's hands.
"Jack, let's go into gallop!" Said Elsa.
"Wait, I-"
Elsa pushed with her legs against the horse. It immediately sped up. Jack shrieked. Josephine ran though the woods. Elsa laughed as her horse jumped over a broken branch. Jack flew a little up and came down again in the saddle.
"Elsa, slow down! Stop!" Yelled Jack frantically.
The horse suddenly came to a halt. Jack and Elsa fell over the horse into the mud. Jack grabbed Elsa and turned around so that he would take the impact.
They fell down into the ground with a thud. The horse looked down at the two humans with a questioning look.
"Elsa, are you okay?" Asked Jack. He sat onto his knees. Elsa looked at him when he sat her down too. She wiped the mud from her face. Her bun was out of her hair. Her dress was covered in mud and had a few tears. Jack noticed how she slowly started to smile.
"I'm okay!" Said Elsa with a smile. She wiped some mud from her cheek. "Ugh, now my father will scold me once we get home."
"At least you're alright. Seriously, you should be more careful."
"Don't scold me, Frost!" Said Elsa. "I'm fine, you're fine...that is all that matters, right?"
"Right..." Whispered Jack. He stood up and helped Elsa up. "It's just that I don't want you to get hurt."
Elsa nodded. She reached behind her head and sighed. "Great. My hair is loose."
"So?"
"So I need to have it in a bun!" Elsa turned around with her back on him." I just need to!"
Jack kept quiet. He then stepped a bit closer to Elsa and put his hand onto her shoulder.
"I think you look good without it."
Elsa turned around. "You do?" She stared at Jack. Jack stepped a bit back with a blush. He avoided her gaze. Elsa suddenly giggled again.
"You know, I never seen you flushed before." Said Elsa.
"I...uh..."
"Well, let's go back home, Jack. I need to wash up and ask Hans for forgiveness."
Hans was in his room, laying on his bed. He looked up at the ceiling. It had been one year since he met Elsa. She immediately caught his eyes. She was a real beauty with her smooth skin and long blond hair. Even though she was a little bit shy at times, he knew she could show some attitude and that she would be a good ruler. And he would rule as well...
He chuckled. At home he was the 13th in line for the throne. His 12 brothers didn't respect him or listen to him and he was always bullied by them. But if he would marry Elsa...then he could have it all! He might even become more powerful than his oldest brother.
A knock on his door caught him out of his thoughts.
"Yes?" Asked Hans.
The door opened up and Elsa walked in. She was now wearing a blue-dark dress and white gloves.
Hans quickly sat up. Elsa closed the door behind her. She looked down at the ground in shame. "Hans...I'm sorry."
"Sit down." Said Hans.
Elsa walked over to him and sat down next to him. Hans smiled at her and grabbed her hands. Elsa flinched a little again.
"Elsa..." Hans sighed. "I'm sorry as well. I went a bit overboard."
"No, you did not!" Said Elsa. "I am always so prude...and I cannot meet your expectations..."
Hans put his hand onto her cheek. Elsa glanced down at his lips and then looked up again.
"I...am r-really s-s-sorry...Hans..."
Hans drew her in for a kiss. Elsa shivered when their lips met. She put her hands against his chest. Hans quickly pulled away from her with a grin.
"Are you afraid?"
Elsa shook her head. "N-no..."
Hans kissed her down her neck. His hand moved towards her breast. Elsa froze. It slowly got colder in the room.
"Elsa..." Moaned Hans. He slowly started to lick her neck. Elsa grasped his blouse. They shouldn't be doing this. This shouldn't be done before marriage.
A knock on the door caught them out of their intimate moment. They quickly parted. Elsa had a big blush onto her cheeks.
"Come in." Said Hans calmly.
The door opened up and Jack walked into the room. He looked calmly at Elsa.
"Princess Elsa, it is time for your math homework. Your tutor has arrived." Said Jack.
Elsa raised her eyebrows. That was weird. She just got her homework...never mind. She slowly stood up with a sad smile.
"Sorry, Hans." Said Elsa. "I need to go."
"Of course. And I accept your apology." Hans send her a wink. Elsa blushed and walked after Jack out of the room.
While they walked down the hallway, Elsa was wondering why her tutor suddenly decided to give her more homework. It was strange...oh well.
They walked into the library, but Elsa saw no tutor waiting for her.
Jack turned around to face her. "Princess Elsa...I think I've must have mistaken! The tutor just gave you your homework, right?"
"You...wait, what are you saying?!" Said Elsa. She put her hands onto her hips. "You almost never make a mistake, how is this possible?"
"Oh, I just happened to know that you were in the room alone with prince Hans...Elsa, you should not be alone in a room with someone."
"Don't scold me! Prince Hans is a good man!"
"A man with urges. It's harder for him to hold off until your wedding than you. He is just another guy with urges."
Elsa raised her hand and wanted to slap him. But Jack grabbed her wrist just in time.
"What do you know?!" Said Elsa angry. "You are just a servant, a bystander in my life!"
"I am. But your father gave me the job to protect you and to stand by your side. If I didn't came to get you out of that room...he might have gone further."
Elsa pulled her wrist back. She rubbed her wrist and looked away in silence.
Jack sighed. "Elsa...I'm sorry."
"No, it is fine." She looked back at him. "Say, we do have a lot of books here..." She walked over to a plank full of books and grabbed one. "I could learn you how to speak French."
"No thanks..."
"Aw, come on, Jack!" Elsa sat down at a table. "I can't get out of the library saying that you miscalculated...plus, this will be fun."
"This will be fun..." Jack sat next to her. "Since when is homework fun?"
Elsa opened the book and pointed with her finger at a sentence. "Come on...what does this mean?"
"I...Ielll niyaaa...a...pah...te...q...qaaah?"
Elsa giggled. "Wauw. Just, wauw."
"What?"
"You're pronunciation is all wrong. It is 'Il n'y a pas de quoi' , smart-ass. It means you're welcome. It's one of the most basic sentences ever!"
"Sorry, I just didn't know..." Jack scratched his head.
"That's okay. Repeat after me; Il n'y a pas de quoi."
"Il...nya...pah de quoi."
"Almost. Il n'y a pas de quoi."
"Il n'y a pas de quoi."
"Good!" Elsa smiled at him. "Now you know how to say; you're welcome!"
"Since when do you know French?" Asked Jack.
Elsa smile faded. It started to get a bit colder in the room. "Since I was five. I needed to learn languages since other kingdoms didn't speak our language."
"That's pretty cool. I can't speak five languages. I only speak Norse and English..."
"Don't worry about it. I'll teach you." Said Elsa.
"Oh, you don't need to teach me, princess Elsa."
"You wanna be a good servant or not? It might come in handy."
"Fine...teach me, princess."
Elsa giggled and leaned over the book again. "Okay..."
They didn't notice the queen staring at them from the doorway with a small smile on her lips.
That night after dinner Jack went to his own room, close to Elsa's room. It was small, just a bed and a desk, but it was cozy and if something were to happen to Elsa he could get closer to her rescue.
"Jack!"
Just before he could walk into his own room, he was called by Queen Idun.
He turned around with a surprised look. "Your majesty? What is wrong?"
"Oh, nothing." Idun smiled at him. The woman was always very kind to him and others. She wasn't as cold as her husband. "I just happened to see you with my daughter in the library. And I know that Elsa didn't need any tutoring."
Jack's eyes widened. "Oh...sorry! I..."
"There is no need for apologies." Said Idun. "You are doing a good job, mr Jack Frost. I've never seen Elsa so happy with someone else. Not even Hans."
"But the prince is her fiancé."
"Yes, but it's an arranged marriage. Elsa didn't like Hans when she first met him."
Jack smiled a little. That did sound like her. Elsa wouldn't just take anything thrown her way. If she would, then they wouldn't have met.
"Of course she is head over heels now, but she is still a child. She cannot be alone with the prince. He might take advantage of her."
"But-"
"Just never leave her side, Jack Frost. And keep her smiling."
With those words the queen turned around and walked away. Jack scratched his head. What did she mean by that...keep her smiling? He...
"Jack!"
Elsa walked out of her room towards him. She planted her hands on her hips and looked angrily at him.
"I heard you talking with my mother! What were you two discussing?!"
Jack grinned nervously. "Not much. Just about some services..."
"Liar. What were you really talking about? Me?" Elsa took a step closer to him. "Let me guess; she doesn't like Hans."
Jack stopped smiling. "Princess Elsa, you know that that is not true..."
"Right. Look, thanks again for today, but I really do like Hans. He is handsome and nice and sweet..."
She stopped talking when Jack put his hand onto her head.
"Everyone is just looking out for you, princess."
"They don't need to. I can take care of myself, Frost."
"Sure. I'm gonna go to sleep." Said Jack with a yawn.
Elsa grabbed him by his arm. "Hold it! Do you...what do you think of Hans?"
"Huh? Why does my opinion matter?" Asked Jack.
"It doesn't! Just forget I asked!" Elsa turned around and ran into her own room. She slammed the door shut.
Jack stayed behind with a confused look.
What just happened?
The next morning Jack was doing groceries. The maids would normally do this, but Elsa told him that she wanted chocolate and that since he was her servant he should go and get it.
He walked into the nearby bakery. The baker, Nicholas North, was a big man with a beard and a friendly smile. He looked up when Jack walked into the store.
"Jack Frost!" The man yelled with a deep voice.
Jack laughed. "North!" He walked over to the counter. "I need a small brownie. Orders from the castle."
North laughed and disappeared behind the counter. He quickly reappeared with a brownie in a bag. "Did the princess ask for this?"
"You know it." Jack took the bag. He grabbed a few coins and lay them on the counter. "She can only have one snack each month. This time she wants a brownie...I swear, that girl..."
"Is lucky to have you." Said North. "I know that you will stay by the princess her side and take good care of her."
Jack nodded. "Well, I have to go. Bye, North."
"Bye Jack. Come by anytime!"
Jack went back to the castle. He looked around, trying to find Elsa. She wasn't in her room, or in the library.
Jack frantically walked around the hallways. Where could that girl be?
He stopped and looked out of a window. Down, in the garden he saw Elsa. He sighed in a bit of relief. Somehow he was really worried for a second.
Elsa was holding something in her hand. She was swaying it around. It looked like some sort of stick...what was she doing down there?
He smiled to himself and turned around to go down the stairs and to the garden when he bumped into someone.
Jack fell down flat on his ass. He groaned and rubbed his head. Ow...who could've...?
"Are you alright?"
He looked up. A woman in a cloak was standing in front of him. She had green eyes and her hair was covered by her cloak, but Jack could see a few streaks of black hair peaking out. She was was smiling at him and extending her hand.
"Y-yes, thank you..."
He took her hand and the woman helped him up. She looked about his age. Her unusual green eyes gave him a bit of chill...
She pulled her hand back and laughed. "You must be Jack Frost. The servant of princess Elsa."
"Who are you...?"
Suddenly he heard footsteps. Queen Idun appeared by the woman's side. She smiled a little at him.
"Your majesty!" Jack made a small bow. He straightened his back again. "I was just about to go to princess Elsa when I bumped into this lady."
Idun giggled a little. "Jack, this lady here is our sorceress and my friend, Thiana Tooth."
"A sorceress?" Asked Jack.
Thiana laughed and nodded. "Yes. I specialize in potions and such. Also medicine. And I try to find a way to find out the source for the princess's powers. Or at least a cure for Idun's curse."
"Curse?"
Idun put her hand on Thiana's shoulder. "There is no curse. Elsa's powers just run in the family...speaking of running, Jack, you should go to my daughter before Agdar finds you wandering around."
"R-right...then I'll go! It was nice to meet you, miss Tooth!"
He ran away from the two woman, down the stairs. Idun and Thiana looked at him until he disappeared out of sight.
"Cute one." Said Thiana.
Idun moved her hand away from her shoulder and folded her arms. "Thiana..."
"No really. He seems a good fit for the princess. I hope that he will bring her happiness."
"Me too." Whispered Idun.
Jack ran into the garden. Elsa was still there, swinging around with the stick.
"Princess Elsa."
She jumped and turned around. Jack saw now that it wasn't a stick. It was a sword.
"Geez..." Elsa lowered her sword and took a deep breath. "It is just you."
"Yes...princess, what are you doing with that thing?"
"T-the sword?"
"Yes, the sword." Jack took a few steps closer. He looked a bit annoyed with her. "What the hell are you doing with that thing?"
"I...uh..."
Jack put the bag with the brownies down on the nearby bench. He then pried the sword from Elsa her hands. He looked at the sharp thing. It looked like one of the guards.
"Did you steal this?"
"I...uh...I borrowed it?"
Jack looked at Elsa. She grinned innocently, but he wasn't buying it.
"You could've hurt yourself."
"I didn't did I? Stop scolding me!"
"I'm just saying..." Jack sighed. He sat down on the bench. "Just...why were you playing around with that thing?"
"I wasn't playing around!" Elsa sat down next to him. She grabbed the bag with the brownies and lay it onto her lap. "I...want to learn how to defend myself. I need to learn how to use a sword."
"You are a princess. You don't need to learn how to use a sword, right?"
Elsa shook her head. "No, I have to. My mother and father can already use a sword. If I'm ever in danger I need something to defend myself with...my powers aren't that strong. And what if I can't use them?"
Jack stayed quiet.
"I need to learn it, Jack. And I wanted to learn it myself."
Jack chuckled a little. Elsa glared at him. He shrugged. "What? You can't just learn it yourself...how about I learn you?"
"You...learn me?" Elsa cocked her head. "Do you even know how to use a sword?"
Jack jumped up. He grinned down at her. "Of course I do, princess! Just because I'm a peasant doesn't mean I don't know how to use a sword!"
"Then show me."
Jack moved around and swung the sword around for a few times. Elsa looked in awe. He moved around like he was a professional swordsman.
He stopped and looked at Elsa with a smile. "How was that, your majesty?"
Elsa clapped in her hands. "Okay, that was impressive, I have to say."
Jack extended his hand. "Come on, let's practice a little."
Elsa huffed and took his hand with her gloved hand. She stood up and Jack handed her the sword. He moved around and stood behind her. He moved his arms around her and grabbed her hands.
"Okay, now hold it like this." He moved her arms a bit up.
Elsa blushed nervously. She tried to concentrate, but it was difficult with Jack so close to her. His breath tickled her ear and he felt so warm...
Jack moved away from her. Elsa felt a little bit disappointed.
"Now take one step forward." He said.
Elsa took a step forward.
"Good, now raise it over your head."
Elsa raised it over her head, but it went to far and fell down behind her. She shrieked and jumped away. Jack laughed.
"Elsa, you okay?" Asked Jack.
Elsa let out a small breath. "Yeah, yeah...just...I don't like this. It's heavy."
"We can stop."
"No. You said that we would practice..." Elsa grabbed the sword again. "...so we're going to..."
Jack nodded. "Okay, then Princess. One step forward and raise it above your head."
Elsa did exactly as he told her to. She took one step forward and raised it above her head.
"Okay, now swing it down."
She swung the sword down into the ground. It smashed into the ground with it's heavy weight.
"Good, good!" Jack walked towards her and put his hand onto her shoulder. Elsa looked at him with a smile. "Now, for the next one, we..."
"ELSA!"
They both turned their heads to see Agdar walking into the garden. Jack noticed how he looked at the sword in Elsa's hands. He quickly took it from her.
"F-father!" Elsa took a step back when he was in front of her. "W-what are you doing here?"
"I live here, Elsa. More importantly..." Agdar pointed at the sword. "What were you doing with that?!"
"I-"
"I was teaching her." Said Jack quickly. "It's my fault, I persuaded her, your majesty." He made a bow and lowered his head. "I'm sorry. This is all my doing."
Agdar narrowed his eyes. He looked at Elsa. "Elsa, can I talk to you for a second? Without the servant?"
Elsa nodded. She and Agdar walked a few meters away from Jack. Jack straightened his back again. He saw how Agdar said something against Elsa. The princess lowered her eyes and nodded silently. She said something inaudible and Agdar said something back. The king then left and Elsa walked back to him.
"What did he say?" Asked Jack.
Elsa folded her arms. "Jackson..don't lie for me. I...you know that I wanted to do it. It's my fault..."
"I was just doing my job, princess."
"I know." Elsa sighed. She sat down on the bench again. Jack sat down next to her. Elsa grabbed the bag with the brownies and opened it up. "You bought them."
Jack nodded. "Yeah..."
Elsa took one brownie out of it. She put it down on Jack's lap. "For you."
"I know, you told me that I should buy two. I figured that it was either for me or for Hans. Speaking of which, where is he?"
"He is making a few business deals or something." Elsa grabbed a brownie too. She smiled at Jack. "Jack...thank you."
"Again, I was just doing my job."
Elsa giggled. "Shut up."
"Should you really say that, princess?"
"No, but I can say it to you." Elsa took a big bite. "Youareffmyfervanfftt..."
"Don't speak with your mouth full."
Elsa swallowed the bite. She looked at Jack with a frown. "Don't scold me. But, my father said that it was alright for you to teach me. As long as it doesn't interfere with my studies."
"Good..." Jack sighed. He glanced at Elsa. She was happily eating her brownie. It was kind of nice to be with her. She was a nice girl, unlike some nobles...
Jack thought about her father. Why was he giving his daughter such a hard time? She was his daughter...he knew that she used to have a sister, but that girl had died...was it because of her powers or did it have something to do with her diseased sister?
"What?" Asked Elsa when she noticed his gaze.
Jack looked at her with a frown before he started to grin at her. He moved a bit closer and plucked a small piece of brownie near her mouth.
"You had a small brownie piece near your mouth." Said Jack.
Elsa became red. She looked away with a blush and mumbled something inaudible.
Jack chuckled. He was happy that she choose him to be his servant...
He really was.
TO BE CONTINUED