Snowflakes Fall and So Did I

~CHAPTER 79~

~Elsa~

The rest of the evening after Deputy Calhoun's departure was awkward and tense. Everyone tried their best not to bring it up that night, and the following days after, and we were all successful at not doing so, but I could see the wheels turning behind everyone's eyes. I saw their quick expressions of confusion and uncertainty, and most of all worry. Or perhaps it was my own reflection that I was seeing in their eyes instead.

Regardless of whom, there was tension in the air. Tension within my body. Constant worry that followed me into school, which did not go unnoticed by Jack and my friends. Jack, however, was the only one to comment on it, and luckily he did it through text so he didn't call me out in front of the others.

Hey, you okay? He had texted.

Yeah, I had responded. I just had a crazy afterschool experience yesterday. Which I need to tell you about anyway. Your grandpa and the school board might be questioned soon about Mr. Black but I don't know when. Deputy Calhoun talked with me yesterday and it's definitely been a lot to process. Astrid said not to let North know he's being talked to, but to go ahead and let you know since I had told you my suspicion on Mr. Black first. The less people that know the better I suppose.

Understood. And don't worry, I really won't say anything to him or Tooth or Bunny or whoever. I don't even remember this Mr. Black guy so I'm not gonna stir the pot when it comes to someone I don't know and who's not even at the school anymore. It just seems unnecessary ya know? Like something Chloe and her followers would do. Not minding their damn business.

Lol well to be fair I am kind of making it your business. I did tell you about my suspicion first which I am sorry for. I really shouldn't have. You have a whole lot of other important stuff to be worried about.

Hey, it's no problem. Honestly it's a good distraction. Also I did kind of pressure you into telling me that night. There was a lot of back and forth between us lol

Haha yeah that's what happens when you have two people that just want what's best for the other

Speaking of what's best for me, are you still coming to the game this Friday?

Yep. I need to get out so I'll be there

Oh so you're only going to get out. It's not for me at all?

I suppose you're a minor factor

WOW! I am very much hurt

I was smiling hard during that conversation. I had felt a wave of normalcy, like our worlds totally haven't been destroyed just a mere few weeks prior. Jack felt like he had before and I keep having to tell myself it's because his personality hasn't changed. Just his memories. He's still my Jack. He's just mentally a few years behind, which is still weird to me. I don't really want to date someone with the mentality of a 14 year old, but I have hope that he'll either a) get his memories back or b) adapt.

After all, his body and brain is still that of an 18 year old. With time, his brain is sure to get back on track with maturity levels and all the sciency stuff. Stuff I really shouldn't even be speaking on since I'm not educated on it. But maybe he'll come to terms that he's four years older than what he thinks he is. Honestly though, he hasn't been acting too childish. Not in the way that many think 14 year old boys are supposed to act. He still seems like his past self. Just less mischievous because of physical and emotional healing. He doesn't really talk as much as he used to.

I mean, he's been joking and bantering a little more lately, as well as flirting, but I know that partially it's so he can get back to normalcy too. To rebuild the bonds that he thinks aren't there anymore or have weakened cuz he's mentally four years younger. He's been trying to get to know everyone again, but according to Rapunzel, Anna, and Astrid–who have been told by their boyfriends–he has been having more private conversations with the other boys through texts. Apparently, Jack had admitted to them that it's just easier for him through texts because it's awkward in person.