Chapter 23

The ground was covered with at least a foot of fresh fluffy snow and more huge flakes continued to fall when the final bell rang and the doors to the school flew open. Following after Astrid and Hiccup, Elsa wrapped her woolen scarf around her neck and pulled her hat over her head. As she lingered behind them, Elsa could not help but smile at how cute they looked together as they held hands and laughed. If only she had someone to hold and laugh with...

At the front of the parking lot, Astrid turned and smiled at her best friend.

"So are we going to the movies?"

"Actually I think I'm gonna skip the movies. You guys go on ahead." Elsa said with a small smile.

"Okay, see you tomorrow." Astrid nodded before she let Hiccup lead her towards his car.

Her teeth slightly chattering from the freezing air, Elsa turned and moved across the lot, her steps quick and light. All she wanted to do was go home and have a date with some hot chocolate, cookies, and a good 80's flick. It seemed like the perfect way to start winter break. Maybe she could even ask Anna to join her if her sister was not busy with Kristoff.

"So this is what you meant, when you said that you were spent…." Elsa sang as she walked across the lot.

Her eyes fell down to her bag and her hand slipped in to retrieve her keys. "...and now it's time to built from the bottom of the pit, right to the top, don't hold back."

Once she got ahold of her keys, Elsa pulled them out and began to swing them in the air. "Packing my bags and giving the academy a rain-check..."

In front of her car, Elsa' lifted her gaze and suddenly she felt feet stop and her eyes grow twice their size. Could it be?

There, sitting inside her car on the passenger seat were the beautiful midnight blue hockey skates Elsa wanted back at the sports store. They sat leaning against the seat, along with an elegantly wrapped chocolate bar and a small white envelope.

"No way!" Elsa's grip on her bag tightened as she moved around her car and towards the door.

Stunned, Elsa unlocked the passenger door and threw it open. She pinched herself and the skates were still there. Slowly, Elsa reached out and lifted them up into her gloved hands. How on earth did they get into her car, and who could've put them there? The girl was so mesmerized by the gift that she did not even notice Jack approach beside her and lean in.

"You might want to close your mouth before it freezes." he whispered.

At the sound of his deep voice, Elsa spun around, still holding the skates to her chest. Her gaze lifted up and she blinked up at those mischievous blue eyes, her heart pounding inside her chest. For a split moment, Elsa found herself hesitating as Jack crossed his arms and leaned against her car door.

"I….how did you get these? They out all were…I mean they were all out at the store." she stammered.

Jack smiled at her nervous stuttering. "Gotta love the Internet and free twenty-four hour shipping. And I thought they could come in handy when you start playing for those Leprechauns. With the exception of paying for my friends' tuxes, I had some extra cash laying around after some asshole paid me to take out this amazing girl."

Elsa's smile grew and she took a step towards him. "Oh really?"

As she drew nearer, Jack blushed and ran a hand through his hair. "Yeah and the funny thing is that I found myself falling for her."

When Elsa didn't respond, he looked up and continued with a grin. "Well it's not everyday you have a girl flash her hockey coach to get a guy out of detention."

Elsa's face suddenly fell and Jack took the cue to shut up, his smile stretching from ear to ear.

"How did you….oh God!" Elsa threw her head back and laughed.

Shaking his head, Jack swept his arm around her waist and made a move to kiss her. Happy, Elsa looked up at him and leaned in, gladly meeting his lips. Seconds later, she pulled back and crinkled her nose with tease.

"But you know chocolates and ice skates are not going to win me every ti-" Elsa's voice was cut off when Jack leaned in and kissed her again.

"Well you know it's not just that, there's always diner dates, and laser tag...and the future Imagine Dragons concert I'm planning to take you to." Jack smirked, nodding to the envelope.

His eyes then widened as Elsa reached out and cupped his cheeks, her lips taking his in a passionate kiss. "I can't wait."

Closing his eyes, Jack cupped her face and nudged her lips to deepen their kiss. As Elsa continued to kiss him, he let his arms slip around her small waist and Elsa took the moment to pin him to the car door, her lips still upon his. As Jack held her by her waist, Elsa let her hands move up his chest and grip the edge of his jacket to pull him closer.

"Ew! Okay I think that's enough with the smooching kids!" a high voice suddenly exclaimed, followed by a series of high-pitched giggles.

Jack and Elsa both turned around in surprise. They had only a few seconds to register the voice, before a large snowball flew across the air and hit Elsa at the back of her head. Elsa let out a small cry as Anna, Kristoff, Hiccup, and Astrid appeared on the other side Elsa's car, their hands full with snowballs.

"Anna!" Elsa squealed.

Anna giggled and chucked another snowball right at them. Elsa cried out and ducked just in time, giving Jack the blow right in the face.

"Oh crap!" Anna gasped, covering her mouth in horror.

"Take cover!" Hiccup cried.

Before Anna knew it, Hiccup, Kristoff, and Astrid ducked, leaving her standing alone in front of enemy lines. Shaking his head with a cruel grin, Jack chuckled and grabbed a handful of snow from Elsa's car.

"Oh it's on!" he said, turning to his partner. "Ready?"

Elsa grabbed a handful of snow herself and kissed him on the lips. "Ready when you are!"

They both turned back and gave Anna a cruel smile.

"Don't! Please don't!" Anna pleaded as Jack and Elsa began to chuck the snowballs at her, igniting a excited snowball fight between the friends.

As Kristoff, Anna, Hiccup, and Astrid pelted snowball after snowball at the pair, Elsa and Jack ducked for cover, laughing and flushed. Hidden behind the car, Elsa and Jack turned and exchanged a smiling glance.

"Welcome winter break!" Jack breathed.

With a small laugh, Elsa grabbed his coat and pulled him into a sweet and frosty kiss.

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