It’s The Way You Make Me Feel

“I can ask for any present?”

“Yes,” Anna said, her smile becoming more and more radiant.

“Then how about a little kiss?” Elsa said, watching the shock rippled across the other girl’s face. She hastily added, “On the cheek.”

“Oh, that’s it?” the Princess muttered after a moment of silence, then stopped abruptly, cheeks growing redder by the minute. “Really?”

“Yes,” the older girl nodded.

“Okay.” Anna gave her a cryptic look before rising on her knees to kneel directly in front of Elsa, who was still sitting on the bed. She laid her hands upon the underside of Elsa’s jaw, thumbs lightly caressing her skin there, and leaned closer. Sweet fragrance invaded her scent. It was intoxicating.

The peck of lips Anna bestowed on Elsa’s forehead was unexpected and dissatisfying. It was light; it was quick, like falling snow dancing in the wind. The disappointment melted away, though, when Anna kissed her again on her left cheek. The second kiss lasted a few seconds longer than the first, allowing Elsa enough time to feel the softness of her lips. By the time her sister drew away, Elsa thought she had been given the best present in the world. Her heart leapt into her throat when Anna put her arms around Elsa’s neck and kissed her one last time on the right cheek, the longest one yet.

Happiness washed over her, threatening to drown her forever. When she was back to her sense, Anna was already sitting next to her with a face that was almost as red as a rose. Silence stretched as Elsa stared at Anna who was currently avoiding her eye contact. A thin layer of snow had collected around them but neither seemed to care.

With a wave Elsa dispersed the melting snow. “Anna, I …” she began, laying her hand on the girl’s shoulder. Then she stopped.

She had meant to say ‘I am in love with you’ but she couldn’t force herself to. What good would it come if she had confessed her feelings? She was not sure how she could even imagine her sister would whisper the same words back to her ears. Yet, based on Anna’s recent behaviours, a ray of hope had blossomed in her. Her love might not be unrequited after all.

“It is rather late,” Elsa commented. Maybe she should wait for another while and try to learn what lay in Anna’s heart before making her own feelings known. “We should get ready for bed.”

“Right…”

And My Wasted Heart Will Love You - Chapter 2

