Jarida Drabbles

At College

Merida and Rapunzel strolled onto campus. It was their first day of college together, Merida being a freshman and Rapunzel a junior. The redhead gazed around in awe, she loved the campus more and more with every step.

"This place is amazing, Punzel!" She exclaimed. "I mean, I did take the tour, but… seeing as a student who is actually attending this school, it's very different."

The blonde grinned, "I know. It's great. You're going to love it."

They came over the hill and stood on it staring down into the courtyard of the university. A huge fountain occupied a cobblestone round about where students sat reading and talking or simply walking by. Merida grinned broadly, "Let's go!" She tugged Rapunzel's arm before going down before her. Rapunzel chuckled and followed her eager friend.

Merida's bright blue eyes danced as she reached the fountain and touched the clear cold water. "Wow." She breathed. She lifted her eyes away from the water and caught sight of something unexpected, a boy with white hair, a blue hoodie and headphones. His eyes were a bright blue so brilliant it took her breath away as she stared openly. He looked toward her and a smile flickered on his lips.

He passed her without a word and Merida's eyes lingered on him until Rapunzel appeared.

"Whoo… who was that?" She asked wiggling her eyebrows at Merida, "A possible boyfriend?"

Merida blushed, "Shush! No. I-I just… he was… so beautiful." She swallowed. "I didn't think that was possible."

Rapunzel giggled, "You should watch out. He looked like a trouble maker. But maybe you can tame him, eh?" She grinned at Merida's annoyed expression.

"I'm not here for boys. I'm here for school." She nodded as if reassuring herself. "I don't need a boyfriend."

"Whatever you say m'dear."

Rapunzel was in a steady relationship with a guy named Eugene who was going for his masters in English. After a tragic childhood, he had been inspired to become a writer by a woman who visited his orphanage and told him and the other kids stories of daring knights and brave princesses. He was in the middle of writing his own book series called: The Tales of Flynnigan Rider. A swashbuckling royal who wooed girls and did whatever he wanted.

Merida had read his rough draft and had been very impressed. Eugene was a true writer, and very imaginative. Which was perfect for her best friend since Rapunzel was an artist.

"I'll see you later, Merida. I'm off to class." Rapunzel hugged Merida, "You're going to be great." She vanished into the art building. Merida sighed and turned to her building. She took a deep breath and went inside. She made her way down the quiet hall to her classroom, where students were already sitting.

Merida scanned the room and went for a seat in the back of the room. It was the safest place. She didn't want to be called on. As she took her seat, the same boy from outside slid into the classroom and down the rows of desks until he stood next to her. "This seat taken?" He asked.

Merida almost forgot to respond, since she had been gaping openly at him. She shook herself, "Nope. All yours," She smiled, tucking her curls behind her ear only to have them come bouncing out again.

He smiled and sat, "Thanks. I'm Jack Frost." He held out a slim, pale hand. Merida stared at it before taking it.

"Merida Dunbroch."

"I thought I detected a Scottish accent." Jack said grinning. "Very cool. Glad to know you, Merida."

The way her name rolled off his tongue made her face warm up. She dropped his hand and hastily pulled out her notebook, "Same." She replied, trying to hide her blush. It was ridiculous to be acting this way, but in all her 18 years, no man had ever paid her any attention. It was weird to be smiled at by such a handsome boy.

Jack looked completely at ease the whole time, and Merida found herself calm around him.

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That wasn't the only time they were together, after that day, Jack went everywhere with her and introduced her to his best friend, Hiccup, and Hiccup's girlfriend Astrid. Merida didn't ask about the odd name, and Jack grinned when she made an odd expression upon meeting him. But Hiccup turned out to be an excellent friend as well as Astrid.

They were in turn introduced to Rapunzel and Eugene. Jack and Merida often stayed around the group, but they also had a lot of time alone when they studied and Jack would play with Merida's hair.

He had a strange habit of curling one of the ends around his finger and playing with it. Merida didn't mind, she grew quite fond of it.

One night, Jack invited her out to watch a meteor shower. They sat close on a blanket. Merida could hear her heart beating wildly as she watched the meteors glow in the atmosphere. Suddenly, a warm hand clasped hers. She looked down startled, and saw Jack's hand holding hers.

She looked up at him, he was looking at her and as the meteors blazed through the night sky, time slowed down and Jack's soft lips pressed against hers. Merida's heart flipped and she smiled as she pressed back, returning the kiss. Her first kiss, and it was far better than anything she could have ever imagined.

She pulled back and pressed her forehead against his, "anything can happen." She whispered, and heard Jack chuckle softly. They stayed out all night and received glares from their professor for being late, but it had been worth it.