Chosen

10

I sat with Jack on the roof of the palace. He had invited me here last night and I agreed because well I kind of have to in this competition. Up until now we hadn't said a word to each other. We just sat on the roof in silence.

"I was beginning to think you had forgotten about me." I said after finally deciding to speak up. He let out a weak chuckle.

"I could never forget such a beautiful face. Or such soft, kissable lips." I looked at him and saw a smirk on his face. I lightly shoved him.

"Jack!" I laughed.

"I am sorry about not spending a lot of time with you lately I have just been trying to spend time with every girl and I have done a lot of thinking this past week." He told me.

"Do you want to talk about it?" I asked.

"Well I do but I'm afraid it's too soon." He sighed. I nodded in understanding even though I was annoyed at not knowing something. Before I could get too deep on my own thoughts, Jack stood up. He offered his hand to help me up as well.

"Care to dance Milady?" He said in a very princely tone.

"I would love to MiLord but there is no music." I giggled. Before I could protest he started singing.

"Take my hand. Take a breath. Hold me close, and take one step. Keep your eyes, locked with mine and let the music be your guide."

"That's the girls part silly. " I laughed.

"Then take over! Won't you promise me."

"Now won't you promise me that you'll never forget." I sang.

"To keep dancing wherever we go next." We sang in unison.

We fished singing the entire song as he twirled me around in his arms.
He placed my feet on the ground and we stared into each other's eyes.

"Elsa I love you." I pulled away from him in shock.

"What the hell?" I squeaked.

"Not the response I was hoping for." He laughed awkwardly.

"You have known me for like two weeks! You can't say you love me!" I freaked.

"Why not it's true? " He argued.

"Jack there are 21 other girls down there who want you twice as much as I do. They are willing to fight for you. I don't want to fight! " I cried.

"Come on Elsa are you serious? Our kisses must have meant something to you!" He yelled.

"Not love! Maybe I liked them a little but I don't love you! " I argued. "I need more time." His expression softened immediately.

"I'm so so sorry. I never meant to rush you. You have all the time you need. The selection will stay on as long as it has to. I will keep it going as long as I can. I will keep it going until you say you love me and mean it with all your heart because I love you."