The Ice Queen [s.b.]

Meanwhile, In a Land Far, Far Away - 55

A/N The next chapter will be following Anna.

WARNING: THERE WILL BE A LOT OF TIME SKIPS, JUST LETTIN MY NOSTALGIC SISSES KNOW THAT WE WON'T BE SEEIN YA BOIS AND GALS AND NON BINARY PALS BACK AT HOGWARTS!

November 28th.

"Em!" Gracie Mayes calls into the dorm shared with her, her twin (but not identical as they'd be happy to tell you), and Emma/Anna. "It's time for breakfast."

In the week since Anna had moved in as Emma Lawerence, she had discovered that it takes exactly five seconds for Gracie to walk from the bathroom to Emma's bed to shake her awake.

Which is why she quickly rolls her eyes and, as she's feeling particularly daring and annoyed that morning, she scoffs quietly, as well.

Like clockwork, Gracie shakes her "awake."

"Morning, Gracie," Emma croaks. "Let's get to breakfast."

November 30th.

"Hal!" Emma calls, catching up to her friend. "Mate, why do you walk so fast?"

Hallie laughs, "Mate? Em, really? What are you? British?" She clicks her tongue. "And here I thought you were a Southerner. Hey, are you ever going to talk to Wes?"

Ah, yes. Wesley. The heartthrob of the school who was dating Emma for almost five months before she left. Thankfully, Real Emma broke up with him as to avoid any complications. Anna had resolved she would avoid him at all costs. The heartbroken 16-year-old didn't make it easy.

"No, I'm not particularly planning on it," Emma states.

Five hours later, Emma is sitting in a broom closet happily eating Doritos while avoiding everyone in her new life.

That's when the door bangs open and a boy comes in, slamming the door behind him.

"Fuck, fuck, fuck, fuck," he's muttering to himself.

When he finally whips around with bloodshot eyes, he reveals himself to be the one and only Wesley Gonzalez.

"I-I can go," Emma/Anna stutters, licking her fingers from the Doritos.

Wesley shakes his head, "No, you were here first. I'll leave."

"It's alright. Want to talk about it?" Emma offers, patting the seat next to her. "I charmed my chips to have a slightly illegal extra space and then stole like half of the chips in the cafeteria."

He laughs, showing his teeth. "You sure?"

"Totally. Sorry for avoiding you. I just... don't know what to say."

"It's fine," he says softly, sitting next to Emma/Anna. "I'll always forgive you, Em."

Emma stills, biting her lip until it bleeds. "So what's up?"

"I just miss this girl. A lot. And it's tearing me up inside. It feels like she left in a hurry and I don't know what I did. Do you think you could tell me what I did, Em?"

Anna's heart is throbbing. "I'm sorry, Wes. I'm so bl-fucking sorry. You're a victim. I'm messed up beyond belief. And I couldn't be who you wanted me to be. I still can't."

Truth.

"I don't need you to be anyone but Emma. My girl. Whoever that is. I just need you," Wesley whimpers.

It's terrifying to see the bad boy dethroned.

Emma sighs, "Wes, I can't be here for you. I'm a different person."