Little Things (Helsa)

The Truth

(HANS)

I have to admit, I was scared for my life. It was the middle of the night and there was only silence. But out of nowhere there were footsteps. I knew Elsa would order a night execution. I got out of bed as quietly as possible. I knelt to the ground and thought of her. She was probably sleeping in her bed, safe and warm. I just wanted to apologize to her for all I had done. I tried to swallow my guilt, but as the footsteps became louder, I couldn't help but choke up and cry. It was foolish of me to cry over something that didn't even happen, but I didn't want to leave her. Even if she planned to have me executed, I still loved her. I could never un-love her. I just wanted to see her again before I died, and I knew that couldn't happen. I heard the cell door open and cried out. I was still kneeling forward on the ground. I didn't dare look up or say anything; I couldn't.

The footsteps got closer, and a hand gently brushed my back. The guard walked right past me to the window. I was on the ground crying at this point. Why couldn't the man just grab me and hang me already. I'd die out of fear before he actually killed me. The man walked back over to me and knelt down. I figured he would just grab my collar and drag me to the rope. But I had the shock of my life. The man spoke, but he wasn't a man. She said, "Hans, your trial will start tomorrow." It was Elsa.

(ELSA)

I could understand why the little scum bag was crying, but it seemed like he was taking it a little too far. He wouldn't say anything to me, or even look at me. I tried talking to him or getting his attention, but he wouldn't even notice me. He just stayed on the ground, hiding his face. I didn't know what to do, but I wasn't going to leave without talking to him. So I sat at the desk in his cell and waited. I finally got up the nerve to ask, "Why are you putting on this charade? You aren't helping yourself." He seemed to flinch at this, and turned his back to me. I got up and walked over to him. "Hans, what are you doing? You're just digging a bigger hole for yourself." His face was still turned away from mine, and I put a hand on his face and made him turn it. He tried his hardest to not face me, but I could tell he wasn't feeling well. His face looked like he'd been crying for a while. I almost wanted to hug him, but knew he was probably doing this on purpose.

I asked him what was wrong, but he only shrugged and turned his back to me. Why was he doing this? He kissed me this morning, and now he wouldn't even talk to me about his own trial, which I could easily influence to his benefit. This angered me, and I stormed out of the cell. I yelled, "Fine, see how your trial goes without my help tomorrow!" I stopped as I closed the door and walked out of sight. I wanted to see if he would give his plan away. Instead, all I heard him say was, "Elsa... I'm so sorry.. This is all my fault, but I love you.." My heart stopped. He what?!? He must still know I'm here. I heard him get up and walk to the window. There was silence for a while, and I heard him whisper, "Elsa.. If only I had courted you instead of Anna.. None of this would have ever happened.. I just want to be with you.." His voice kept choking, like he was sobbing. I didn't know what to do. He really did love me? How could he, I was a monster...

I slowly walked back to his cell and unlocked the door. He whipped around and stared at me. He immediately turned back around. I walked up to him and asked, "Hans, why do you shut me out?" He said nothing; remaining as still as possible. "I am not leaving until I get an honest answer, so have fun standing there all night." I went and sat on the bed and tried to get comfortable. I knew I might be here for a while. Minutes passed into hours, and still he stood there. I ended up laying down and falling asleep. I guess once he noticed, he came and woke me up. But I was laying different than how I had fallen asleep. He was hugging me in a weird sort of way. It was comfortable and warm. I think he had his arms around me while I slept. I moved a little as if waking up, even though I already was. He quickly laid me back down where I had been and walked over to where he had been standing. I yawned and sat up, taking note that he had returned to where he had been standing. I said, "So that's it? You won't say anything in your defense or try to convince me?"

What he said next surprised me. He mumbled, "Yes." I sat there confused and asked, "Why?" He simply answered, "Because there is nothing to defend myself. And I promised myself I would never hurt you again. That is what I'm doing." "Hans, what are you talking about? You can't hurt me, and if you tried I'd spear you with ice before you had the chance." I was trying to stay calm. I had figured out why he was keeping his distance. This wasn't some game he was playing to mess with me; he really did love me, and he was keeping his distance to hide it. He wouldn't answer me, and I couldn't help but get choked up. He turned to me and saw my tears. He fell to his knees saying, "No.. Elsa I'm sorry.. I didn't mean to hurt you.." "Why are you doing this to yourself..? We can never be together. Even if you live, it can't happen. I can't love you.. How could you love a monster like me..."

I couldn't believe I had said that out loud. I rushed for the door but Hans caught my hand before I could leave. He pulled me towards him and wiped my tears. I embraced him in a hug, and we stood there for a while. I was starting to get tired, and Hans must have noticed. He hugged me a little tighter and said, "You should get some sleep your majesty." He was still kind even after I had rejected him. I nodded, and started heading towards the door. He said, "Wait, Elsa." I turned around, and he asked, "I know you don't love me, but.. Could I have one last kiss before I die?" I hesitated, but nodded and approached him. He held my face and brought me close. His eyes were beautiful, and his smile was so gentle. Our lips met again, but for longer this time. It wasn't passionate or crazy, but just enough to linger some. I tried my best to smile for him, hugged him one last time, and left the cell. I walked to my room and went straight to my bed and fell asleep.