Dark Paths (Helsa)

Nine

"Good morning, beautiful girl!" Hans yelled and plopped down on Elsa's bed, admiring her bed head. Even when she had bed head he couldn't resist to think she looked beautiful.

"What time is it?" Elsa mumbled, looking up at him momentarily then regretted it because of the sunshine pouring into the room.

"It's about ten in the morning, sleepy head." He smiled and drew some of her hair back, having this weird urge to comb her hair out. "We've got a big day ahead of us. So it's time to wake up!" He cheered and ripped the blanket off of her, seeing her bare legs and her black, thin underwear covering her bottom.

"Hans!" She said, pulling down the nightgown over her body and glared at him. "Well, don't just stare." She said, sitting up in bed and tried to comb down her bed head with her fingers.

"I wasn't staring," He said smugly, retrieving her black hairbrush from the vanity. "I was admiring." He said while handing her the brush. "I still can't comprehend how stupid Arden is. He has a very beautiful and sexy wife and doesn't give her the time of day. I'm not complaining though, I have you." He smiled and climbed into bed with her, pulling her up onto his lap.

"I had a crazy dream last night." She muttered and continued to brush her hair.

"Oh, yeah? What was it?" He teased, holding her around her waist. She was so small he was afraid he was going to break her.

"Well... You and I... We made love." She admitted, taking Hans completely by surprise. Sure, he thought about it but never thought she did. "It felt so real." She said. "The dream, I mean."

"I've had a few of those dreams years back. Haven't had 'em much since." He said but wasn't sure what to say. She did say 'made love' and from what she told him, she hadn't ever done that with a man. "Was it good at least? I hope dream me is good." He winked, making her entire face burn red.

She laughed and set down her brush on the bed, then turned back and straddled herself over Hans. He laid back on the pillows and had Elsa leaning over him, close enough for him to sit up and kiss her. She leaned down to his ear level and felt his breathing pick up. "Dream you was amazing." She whispered and went right below his ear and kissed his neck lightly, trailing down his neck with her lips.

"Elsa?" Leo's voice came from outside of Elsa's bedroom door, making Hans groan quietly. They both brought themselves out of bed but Hans quickly grabbed Elsa, kissing her and smiled down at her.

"I hope we can finish what you started later." He whispered and darted out onto the balcony and went into his own bedroom.

"Come in." She said and remembered she was wearing a see through nightgown so she quickly grabbed her black, silk robe.

"Good morning, Elsa." He said and walked in. He looked over to her then noticed the french doors were wide open. He smiled over at Elsa and knew Hans was probably in here, but he decided to let them go and have fun while Elsa was here. The next thing to catch his eye were all of the rose petals scattering the room. He decided to let that go too, he didn't want to ruin the romance between Hans and Elsa.

"Good morning." She smiled and walked over to her vanity, going to pull her hair back into a braid.

"I'm assuming you didn't just come to the Southern Isles to see my brother." He said, making Elsa raise her eyebrows slightly.

"No, I didn't. Would you like to discuss the business matters with your council?" She asked, hating to talk about politics. They always bored her, making her wish she could be a queen without the worry of the politics.

"Yes, of course. We can chat over breakfast and I'll speak to my council afterwards, then I can speak to you the next day about what we've decided." He said and adjusted his trousers around his waist. "My wife has taking a liking to you, she wanted to throw a party for your welcome here... The party will be tonight."

"A party? For me?" She asked. She wasn't a fan of parties, there were so many people to greet and speak with, she valued her alone time.

"Yes, Helena likes to pamper guests that she likes. Hopefully you see it that way." He smiled. "She's a very hospitable woman and very caring."

"I could tell." She smiled and walked over to the closet. Today she wanted to dress more regal for the party and knew the exact dress that would make the appearance. "I hate to be rude, but could I ask you to leave so I can change for the day?" She asked, holding the dress in her hand and gave him a small, sheepish smile.

"Oh! Not at all. I'll see you in a little while for breakfast in the dining hall." He said and shut the door behind him.

Without thinking Elsa pulled off her robe and tossed it onto the bed then began to unbutton her nightgown, but felt hands come around the front of her and started to undo the buttons for her. From looking at the long, skinny fingers moving quickly through the buttons she knew it was Hans. His front side was pressed against her back, feeling his muscles on her back she smiled and sunk back into him.

"Were you standing out on the balcony the whole time?" She asked. Once he had all of the buttons undone her turned her around and saw her in her bra, underwear and her nightgown.

"Not the whole time, no... But long enough to hear my brother say goodbye." He said, admiring her body and the way her body had gentle curves.

"Will I be seeing you at the party?" Elsa asked, laying her hands on his gray shirt.

"Of course." He said. "It's your party, why wouldn't I be?"

"I'm not a fan of parties." She shrugged but was thankful and happy that Leo and Helena liked her so much. "I should get dressed and go to breakfast with Leo. We have political things to discuss."

"I have a better idea." He muttered and leaned down to kiss her but she avoided it. She knew what his better idea was but talking with Leo about the trade would take a load off of her shoulders and it was important to be on time, if not early.

"I have to go. I have to speak with Leo." She said and started to push him back towards the french doors. Once he was out on the balcony she quickly gave him a kiss then shut the doors, locking them promptly.

She walked over to where her dressed laid on the bed and let her nightgown fall off of her shoulders and down to the floor. She quickly slipped on the dress and pulled her braid over her shoulder, applying quick but nice makeup to her eyes and lips and headed out of her bedroom. Once she reached the hallway she realized she had no idea where the dining room was and the only person she knew could help at that second was Hans.