The Big Eight

Chapter 15

Kristoff's POV

I run a hand through my hair, giving Anna an awkward smile. "Um, well, where should I start?" I ask, feeling my face heat as the attention focuses on me. "From the beginning." Anna says stiffly. I nod, clearing my throat.

"Okay, um, well, when I was younger my reindeer Sven and I were taken in by these, these rock trolls. Or, well, actually, Sven and I were watching them heal a girl when one found us. Anyway, I worked with the Arendellians gathering and hauling ice. So for years, Sven and I just..lived in the forest. We were delivering ice one day when Olaf was asking the people about traditions, I guess? I'm not really sure what he was doing." I tell them.

"Well," Eugene says awkwardly, "that's a lovely story..maybe we should let you guys talk this out." Eugene grabs Hiccup and Jack, dragging them out behind him. Merida closes the door, as the rest of the girls sit on the bed closest to it.

"So, you know." Elsa says quietly. "I do." I say nodding. "Why didn't you tell us?" Anna asks, hurt flashing in her eyes. I rub the back of my neck, looking away. "I remember what happened when Elsa accidentally revealed her powers. I didn't want her to feel like she didn't have a say in it again. It's not something that's mine to tell. So I didn't want to say anything and scare you girls." I explain.

"So, what, you were never going to say anything?" Anna asks. "I was waiting until Elsa was ready. And if she never was, well, then.." I trail off, shrugging. "As much and I don't like that you didn't tell us, thank you." Anna says, standing up and pecking my cheek. "Kristoff, you have no idea how much that means to me. Thank you." Elsa says.

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Elsa's POV

Olaf gasps, "you're the one with the reindeer!" Kristoff blinks, looking down at the snowman. "Sven. Yes. I said that." He says. Olaf giggles. "He always tries to kiss my nose!" He says, tapping the carrot like a trumpet. "Actually I think-" Kristoff starts, getting cut off by Anna covering his mouth. "That's exactly what Sven is doing, Olaf." Anna says.

I laugh, shaking my head. "..the talking snowman is this way, Ms. Gothel." I hear faintly through the door. "Oh no." I mutter. "Olaf, Olaf you have to hide." The conversation stops, everyone looking at me.

"Elsa, what's wrong?" Anna asks. "Gothel's coming. She can't see Olaf." I tell her. "Okay Olaf! Time to play hide and seek!" Anna says, panicked. "Oh, I love hide and seek!" Olaf says.

We run around trying to find a place to hide Olaf, finally settling on having him squeeze between the wall and a bunch of ball gowns Anna insisted on bringing. Just as we close the closet, a knock on the door is hear.

"I've got it." Kristoff tells us. He opens the door to an annoyed Ms. Gothel and a smug looking Periwinkle. "Young man, I believe it's past time you got to your own room." Gothel says coldly, barely glancing at Kristoff. "Yes ma'am." He says, giving Anna and I a sad smile before leaving.

"Now girls, what's this I hear about a talking snowman?" Gothel asks. I furrow my eyebrows, trying to act confused. "No offense ma'am, but snowmen don't talk." I say. Anna just stands there, making me nudge her before she agrees.

Gothel sighs, clearly annoyed. "I swear, I saw a talking snowman with them!" Periwinkle insists. "There isn't even snow on the ground to make a snowman." Anna adds. That seems to be the last straw for Ms. Gothel.

"Ms. Woods, you have wasted enough of my time. There is no 'talking snowman.' Now, if you are done with your tales, I'm going to find myself a tall glass of...water." Ms. Gothel says, rubbing at her temples. She walks away, her robes trailing on the floor behind her.

"I'll prove you're hiding it." Periwinkle growls, taking a step into our room. "I think you better stop where yer at." Merida's voice sounds from the hall.

Merida shoulder shoved Periwinkle to the side, entering the dorm room with Hiccup and Jack behind her.

"Jack! These girls have been lying to you!" Periwinkle exclaims. I roll my eyes, feeling a headache coming on. "Go away." I tell her.

"No way. First you're hiding something, and now you're stealing my boyfriend!" She snaps. "I'm not doing either of those things." I argue.

Periwinkle rolls her eyes. "Ever since you got here you've been all over Jack. It's obvious you like him." She states. "All over him? I couldn't even stand him a month ago!" I retort.

Jack steps forward to say something but our glares stop him in his tracks.

"You think you can't have whatever you want, don't you?" Periwinkle accuses.

I resist the urge to pull at my hair - which is still a light pink by the way!

"Look. I don't care what you think. I don't need your permission. I don't need your approval. Jack is my friend. Just my friend. Even if he was my boyfriend, that has nothing to do with you. So stop acting like you own him. Do us all a favor and go away." I tell her.

Periwinkle looks toward Jack, who looks at the ground. She huffs before storming away. I release a long groan, falling back onto Merida's bed.

"Olaf, you can come out now." Anna says as she shuts the door.

Laughter and clapping is heard from the closet before the door opens. Olaf's eyes land on me, waddling his way over.

"I heard shouting. Is everything okay?" He asks. "Everything is fine, Olaf. Just a little argument with someone. Nothing to worry about." I assure him.

Olaf nods before turning around. "Now, who wants to play a game?"

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I groan as my face comes in contact with my pillow, body heavy from today's events.

"Man, Periwinkle just doesn't stop." Merida comments. "You're telling me. First the whole Jack thing, then the pink hair, and now she's trying to get Elsa kicked out." Anna recounts.

I roll over, looking at the ceiling. "I don't know what I did to her, but she really needs to lay off." I say.

The girls nod in agreement. Olaf wanders the room, gathering spare blankets to make a nest-bed of sorts.

"I'm just glad fall break is coming up." Merida mutters. "It's only, what, five days long?" Punzie asks. "Yeah, but it'll be nice to have fewer people on campus." Merida points out.

"It's not like we're going anywhere." I say, shrugging. "Hiccup said he's goin' to take me on a campin' trip with Toothless." Merida tells us, voice quiet.

I shoot up, looking at her. Merida's face is flushed pink, curls hanging over her shoulders in an attempt to him. Anna and Punzie squeal in excitement.

"Why didn't you tell us before?" I ask. "He only just asked me today." She replies.

I miss, laying back down.

"Well, you'll have to tell us how it is." I tell her. "You'll have to tell us everything." Anna insists. "Well...maybe not everything." Punzie corrects.

We all laugh, settling down for bed.

"Goodnight girls. Goodnight Olaf."

Sorry for the delay everyone! I've gotten a lot more homework than I expected to get. I also had to get a new phone because my last one would restart itself and wouldn't hold charge.
Thanks for reading!