Jelsa: A Tale Of Two High Schools

Chapt. 18

"This looks just like normal hot chocolate mix," Jack said examining the tin of powdered cocoa. "Do we really need everything else?" He looked over the sugar, ground cinnamon and vanilla sitting next to tin.
"Just trust me. I know you're used to just putting a few spoonfuls of mix in some hot water but this will taste better," Her back was turned to him as she got out a sauce pan.
"Actually mom doesn't like to let me make hot chocolate, because sometimes I eat the chocolate powder,"
Elsa laughed but as she turned she gasped seeing Jack with a spoon of cocoa powder halfway to his mouth.
"Jack don't-"
He gagged as the powder hit his tongue. Dropping the spoon he pushed Elsa out of the way to get to the sink. He coughed over the sink turning on the tap and guzzling down mouthfuls of water. Elsa leaned against the counter laughing loudly.
"God, that was horrible,"
"It's pure cocoa, what did you expect?"
"For it to taste like hot chocolate mix,"
"News flash Frost, it's all the sugars they put in that makes it sweet and that's why we need all of that," She pointed to the other ingredients.
"Why are we even going through all this?"
"Good things come to those who wait,"
"But if this chocolate why is it so bitter,"
"Haven't you ever had dark chocolate?"
"Yeah, but it wasn't that bad,"
"Dark chocolate still has sugar and milk added, pure cocoa powder doesn't,"
"And we're going to make hot chocolate from it?"
"Mmh-mm," Elsa nodded.

"Okay Winters, tell me what I have to do,"
She handed him some measuring cups, "I'm assuming you know what these are?"
"I'm not that bad,"
"Alright, then measure out a cup of sugar and half a cup of cocoa,"
"So much?"
"We have to make enough for everyone,"
"How much is this going to make?"
"That's for half gallon of milk," As she said this she took out a carton of milk from the fridge. She poured it out into a sauce pan and placed that on the stove to warm.
Jack measured according to her instructions and placing it in another sauce pan. Elsa added in half a cup of hot water and stirred. She adjusted the flame under the pan, mixing continuously. Jack stood behind her looking on.
"How long again?"
"We just started," Elsa laughed.
"I'm not really convinced this is going to taste as good as my Swiss Miss,"
"It will,"
Jack wrapped his hands around her waist leaning against her from behind.
"What are you doing?"
"Waiting," He stated. He kissed her cheek and settled his chin into the curve of her neck. The corner of her lips twitched upwards and she placed her free hand over the ones encircling her waist.
"Are you sure you're not hurt from your fall?" Elsa asked.
"I'm fine. Come on, I've played football against 'Wreck-it-Ralph' and the 'Sully the Monster of Disney'. If I couldn't handle a little fall then I could never hope to survive against them.
Elsa laughing, "You have point,"
"But it's cute you're worried about me though,"
"Don't get full of yourself Frost." She elbowed him lightly, "I'm just worried our insurance won't cover any medical bills you have,"
"If that's what you want to tell yourself Princess," He placed another kiss on her cheek.

It wasn't long before the fragrance of chocolate started to waft around them. Jack inhaled deeply.
"Now that smells like hot chocolate,"
"Just wait until you taste it,"
"Is it almost finished?"
"Once it comes to boil we add the milk, vanilla and cinnamon. If we had some peppermints I would add those too. I know you like hot chocolate with mint,"
"It's fine. I'm okay with the vanilla and cinnamon,"
"You are?" Her brow arched upwards.
"Well vanilla is alright when it's with other stuff," He nudged her gently. She laughed, turning her face to look at him.

"Is this the same Jack Frost who said it pained him that my favourite flavour of ice cream is vanilla?"
He shrugged, "What can I say Winters? With you everything is better,"
She was glad he choose that moment to kiss her so he wouldn't see her flaming cheeks.
"The chocolate will burn," She said pulling back. His hand moved from her waist to her neck.
"Let it,"
"A good sous chef wouldn't let something burn," Jack paused for a second before stepping back frowning.
"Damn you Winters,"
She giggled and winked, "Add the milk please, slowly,"
Jack poured the milk into the chocolate mix while Elsa stirred. Once she was satisfied she added the vanilla and cinnamon. She pulled a ladle out and brought some of the hot chocolate to her lips, blowing on it for a few seconds before taking a sip. She hummed and offered it to Jack. Jack looked at it hesitantly. He inhaled and then took a small taste. His eyes opened in surprise.
"Whoa!"
"Like it?"
"Why have I have been wasting money buying you hot chocolates from coffee shops when you could make something this good?"
Elsa chuckled lightly, "I can't say for sure, but I assume it has something to do with the fact you like me,"
Jack made a noise that was somewhere in-between a growl and deep laugh, "Instead of sassing me, why don't you use your lips for something enjoyable?"
"Oh, but sassing you is rather enjoyable,"
"Come here," He pulled her flush against him kissing her lightly.