Feelings Blooming In the Sun

Requested by: Manuel Garcia

"I can show you the world."

"That's a globe, Anna."

"Shining shimmering splendor."

"It's not very bright."

Anna lowers the globe, letting you see her face. "You're no fun today."

"I wanted to get some supplies for the project. How did we even end up in a gift shop?" You look around, crossing your arms.

"Cause I thought it would be fun," Anna giggles as she sets the globe back on the shelf. "Jeez, why're you so mean to your step sister?"

You stop shuffling through objects on the shelf and slowly turn towards Anna. "I... I'm not... it's not that!"

"You're all red," she laughs.

"I've been carrying around your stuff all day," you huff, looking over her shoulder at the small pile you set down before entering the store. "I'm just seeing if there's something interesting in here."

"You completely ignored my joke," Anna pouts.

"Because Elsa and I have only been dating for a year. That's not marriage, Anna," you shake your head and chuckle. "You and Hans have been together longer than we have. Are you married?"

"No."

You stare at her, eyes wide and smile present. "There you go. Why did you want to come with me, anyway? Had some stuff you needed to buy and no muscle to carry it," you tease, heading back to the bags of goods Anna has purchased.

Anna trails behind you, grabbing a few of the lighter bags. She wouldn't make you carry everything. That's just rude. You both walk out of the store with bags in hand, an entire mall open to your amusement.

"How about I treat you to something? For helping me out."

"That didn't answer my question... but..." You look down at your stomach, feeling it calling out for more food. "I guess I'll agree to that."

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You dig into a burger and fries while Anna... does the same thing. Despite the large variety of diverse foods on offer, you go for the most generic option. Still, you both love it.

"So, what's the problem?" You ask after swallowing your food. "Why won't you tell me what's up?"

"Ah, I just wanted you to invite you and Elsa out somewhere," she says while chewing.

You squint at the disgusting creature who speaks while eating their food. "How dare you..."

"What?"

"Mm..." You shake your head. "Wait, why didn't you bring Elsa to talk about something that the two of us needed to know?"

"Because... she was busy!"

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"Elsa!" Anna runs down the stairs after searching the sister's room. "Elsa! Elsa!" She runs to the kitchen, to the bathroom, study room, living room. "Man..." Anna stops just outside the door to the backyard. "She must have gone out! I'll just ask (Y/N) then!" The redhead runs out the front door and heads to her destination.

Elsa comes in the house through the back door, a book in hand with one headphone out. "Was someone calling me?"

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"Yeah, busy," Anna nods. "So I thought I'd just ask you!"

"Okay... what do you need?" You say before taking a sip of your soft drink.

"Hans and I have some tickets to a karaoke club!"

"No."

"Whyyyyyyyyyy?"

"No way," you shake your head. "You're gonna want me to sing and I'll make everyone's ears bleed."

"You're not... THAT bad," Anna meekly responds.

"Yes, I am. You three are literally the top three singers at our school. I'll look like a tiny little ant standing next to the singing lions." Anna raises her brow. "What? It works!"

"It'll be fun!"

"For you three," you chow down on a few more fries.

"What if Elsa says yes?"

You squint at her. "That's a low blow."

"But if she does?" The redhead leans over the table, getting closer as her enthusiasm rises.

You cross your arms and look away.

"...fine."

"You know she's going to agree, right?"

"Yeah, I know..."

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"But you can't sing," Elsa looks down at you.

"Yeah, I know," you roll onto your side, resting your head on her thigh and focusing on the show. "But she has a point... it would be a lot of fun one way or another."

Elsa rests her hand on your cheek, lightly stroking it. "Poor thing... getting wrapped up in Anna's plans."

"It's been like that for years," you chuckle. "But I knew I'd end up coming one way or another. You'd have asked me eventually and... well, you know I don't win our disputes."

Elsa giggles, enjoying the moment. "That's true. Maybe you should drop by the music room and practice? We're going on Saturday."

"It's Thursday."

"One day is better than no days."

You turn your head and look up at the blonde.

"I don't like you."

"It's not my fault you agreed," Elsa shrugs with a smug smile.

"Yeah, yeah," you move off Elsa's lap and slump on the couch. "We'll see how it goes. It has been a while since the four of us went out." You look to the ceiling for a bit. "Actually it was last week."

"It was last week."

"That's a long time when there's school in-between. Especially with you working me so hard."

"It's our last year. We have to make sure our grades are high."

"Mhm... well, I think I should be heading home. Dinner will be soon and all," you hop off the bed and stretch. "I'll chat with you later, alright?"

"Of course."

You walk around the back of the couch, slowing down while passing by Elsa to lean down and kiss her head. She smiles in response, not saying a word as she continues to watch her show.

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Hans pulls into the parking lot expertly, squeezing between the two cars who've parked abhorrently.

"How do people even get their license?" Anna shakes her head, carefully opening her door as to not hit the other car.

"Tell me about it. Did you not see that one girl take four tries to park," you chuckle, gazing at Anna.

Hans laughs at this but quickly shuts his mouth when Anna's eyes focus on him. "Wasn't funny. Nope," he shakes his head.

"Whipped," you whisper as you walk past him.

"You wanna go?"

"Right here," you hop in front of him, throwing a few jabs. "I'll take you downtown, son."

Hans shakes his head before flicking you.

"Ow," you rub your forehead. "Cheap shot! Ref!" You point at Elsa.

"I'll allow it," she giggles.

"This is rigged!" You throw your hands in the air.

Hans pats your shoulder as he walks past you. "Life isn't fair sometimes, buddy. Come on, already."

Anna giggles, hopping by you to be at Hans' side. Elsa walks past you, slipping her hands around yours and leading you towards the building.

"Come on, complainer. Vent with your singing."

"I don't think that's how athletes do it."

"Good thing you're not an athlete," she snickers. "You're my little lazy bones."

"Hey! I play dodgeball!" You defend yourself while catching up with Anna and Hans.

"It's a full house," Hans smiles. "That'll be fun," he opens the door for you all.

You enter the building, immediately met with blasting music, amateur singing, and the smell of very specific drinks. There are full tables with groups of friends all smiling and having fun, much like your little entourage.

"Whoa, this is so awesome!" Anna says with starry eyes. "I'll get us a table! You guys get drinks!"

"Gotcha, hon," Hans winks at the girl. "Come on, you two. We gotta loosen poor (Y/N) up to get him singing!"

"Hey! Why do I need a drink to-"

"Trust me," Elsa places a hand on your shoulder. "We know you... you need a drink."

"But-"

"You're of age, stop complaining," Hans says as you three reach the bar. "I can't believe you're the one being uptight about it. I was sure Anna and Elsa would be a little more reserved."

"Hey, we can do the party hard too," Elsa says with a pout.

You and Hans look at each other, unsure whether the girl said it like that on purpose or not.

"Why don't you go sit with Anna, (Y/N)," Elsa brings up. "Or, well, get her to sit down."

You three look across the room at Anna, standing in front of the small, makeshift stage and enthusiastically cheering on the current singer.

"Mm, right," you chuckle. "Alright, so can I-"

"We'll get you something nice," Hans pats your shoulder. "Don't you worry."

"Why am I worried?"

"Don't be," Elsa tilts her head and smiles. "I know what you'll like."

"I..." You turn away, hiding the blush you adopted thanks to Elsa's smile. "Alright, I'll trust you. Hey, Anna!" You shout while walking away.

"So we're getting him..?"

"The strongest shot, yeah," Elsa giggles.

You reach Anna, placing a hand on her shoulder to catch her attention.

"Oh, hey (Y/N)! Do you hear this guy? He's great!"

You look up at the pale boy doing his best to sing but coming off incredibly average.

"Y-Yeah, definitely," you hesitantly answer. "Shouldn't we be getting a table?"

"Huh? Oh yeah!" Anna slaps her head. "I totally forgot."

"Of course," you shake your head and smile. "Come on," you look to the many tables. "There's one pretty close to the stage. We can take that one."

"Alrighty! Lead the way, chief!"

"Jeez," you chuckle as you both take a seat at your chosen table. You lean back in your chair and stretch. "Still can't believe I agreed to this, but..."

"But we get to hear you sing!"

"You brought earplugs, right?"

"(Y/N)," Anna frowns. "Don't be like that."

"That didn't take long," Hans says, placing a drink in front of Anna while sitting next to her.

Elsa does the same, instead placing a shot in front of you as opposed to an actual drink.

"Hey, why am I getting this?"

"Gets it over with, you know?" Hans smirks. "Just down it. Come on."

You sigh, staring at the odd colored drink. "I feel like I'm going to regret this."

You grab the shot and stretch your neck before taking the shot. You immediately squint and cough. "God, what was that?" You wipe your mouth. "God... bleghewega," you shiver.

"Good... here's another one," Hans slides it across the table to you.

"Where'd you even..?"

"Doesn't matter, drink up!" Hans cheers, taking a gulp of his own drink.

"Why am I bullied?" You whine before downing the shot. "Aw man, that was something different," you shake your head.

"Subverting expectations can be entertaining," Elsa states.

"Not if I don't want it," you rub your head. "God... why me..?"

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"Have we made a mistake?" Elsa whispers to the other two. "I've never actually seen him drunk."

"So, when are we singing? When are we singing? When are we singing?" You repeat, head resting on your arm and smiling. "I can totally do it. Better than you three. Who needs teaching or practice, pssssssh, I got this."

"I think it's great, right (Y/N)!"

"Yeah!" You bounce up. "Anna... you're a genius."

"I know."

"Hey Anna, it's our turn soon," Hans nudges her. "We should get ready."

"Okay! See you guys in a bit," she waves.

Hans makes sure to gulp down the last of his beer before walking away with Anna. You turn to Elsa and smile.

"You're faking it," she lightly shakes her head and takes a drink of her colourful cocktail.

"Just a bit," you chuckle. "I don't want them giving me mooooore, but I have to say I'm feeling it," you end with a laugh.

"I can tell that much. You know... I'm sorry."

You scratch your head while quickly thinking. "For what?"

"Thinking you needed drinks to have a good time."

"Nah, it's fine," you wave her off. "I guess I can be a stick in the mud sometimes. Rolling in that dirty substance waiting for a Great Dane to stomp on me."

"What?" Elsa giggles.

"I don't know," you scoot closer to her and wrap your arm around her waist. "But if it lets me sing with you then I'm okay with it... as long as you're okay with a bad partner."

Elsa smiles and rests her head on your shoulder. "You're the best partner I could ask for." Elsa looks over to the stage and smirks. "Speaking of partners..."

Hans and Anna slowly bop their way towards each other, snapping as they hold the microphones close to their mouths.

"What I like about you?" Hans starts.

"You hold me tight," Anna responds.

"Tell me I'm the only one."

"Wanna come over tonight, yeah."

"Huh... it's what I thought... really FREAKING good," you toss your arms in the air.

"Hans does come over a lot... and I hear them..."You look down at Elsa with a brow raised. "Why do you think I come over so much?" She replies.

"Fair enough," you shrug. "Wait, if they're doing that so much then why-"

"Your drunk is talking, shhh," Elsa places her finger on your lips.

And so, the power couple sings their heart out and wows everyone in the building with their on the spot choreography and singing voices. In the end, they're not even panting. Smiles for the crowd while confidence oozes off them.

"That was an amazing performance by Anna Anderson and Hans Westergaard, singing 'What I Like About You!' " The announcer speaks through the stereo. "Now, it seems the sisters will have it out. Give it up for Elsa Anderson and (Y/N) (L/N)!"

"You chose a song already?"

Elsa slips out of her seat and gives you a coy smile.

"You devil," your eyes squint at the blond. "Fine," you down another shot and get out of your seat. "Let's make ears bleed.

"Good luck," Hans pats your shoulder as he walks by.

"I don't even know the sooooong!" You moan.

"Doesn't that make it fun?" He chuckles.

"NO!"

You and Elsa get on stage and grab the two separate mics. You look over at the tv that displays the lyrics for your reference. As soon as the music starts you know what it is. You look over at Elsa and mouth "Really?" She giggles in response. She loves this song, so you've heard it many a time. That's convenient for this since you have a base understanding of the lyrics and tone. It'll make you slightly less bad. You shake your head, trying to get the alcohol to hit you harder.

Let's do this, (Y/N). I have to sing first, so... do your best for her.

"If I never knew you

If I never felt this love,"

Anna immediately starts cheering at your somewhat slurred singing, though it's clear to everyone that you're really trying. Elsa takes that into consideration as she decides how she wants to sing. You have plenty more to go through so she has a little time.

"I would have no inkling of

How precious life can be."

You reach over to Elsa, making a little bit of a presentation for it. She chuckles.

"And if I never knew you

I would never have a clue

How at last I'd find in you

The missing part of me

In this world so full of fear

Full of rage and lies

I can see the truth so clear

In your eyes

So dry your eyes

And I'm so grateful to you

I'd have lived my whole life through

Lost forever

If I never knew you."

You release a short huff now that your part is over. It wasn't good. You know it. Now you're just waiting for Elsa to blow you out of the water.

"If I never knew you

I'd be safe but half as real."

You, Hans, and Anna are taken back when she's singing... badly? Elsa looks over at you and winks.

She's doing it on purpose to make me not look as bad... jeez, Elsa, you're something else.

"Never knowing I could feel

A love so strong and true

I'm so grateful to you

I'd have lived my whole life through

Lost forever

If I never knew you

"I thought our love would be so beautiful."

"Somehow we made the whole world bright."

You and Elsa meet in the middle of the stage, staring into each other's eyes as you sing mediocrely together.

"I never knew that fear and hate could be so strong

All they'd leave us were these whispers in the night

But still my heart is singing

We were right."

"If I never knew you."

"There's no moment I regret."

"If I never knew this love."

"I would have no inkling of."

"If our time has gone too fast I've lived at last."

"How precious life can be."

"I thought our love would be so beautiful

Somehow we'd make the whole world bright."

"I thought our love would be so beautiful

We'd turn the darkness into light."

"And still my heart is singing

We were right."

"We were right

And if I never knew you

I'd have lived my whole life through."

"Empty as the sky."

"Never knowing why

Lost forever

If I never knew you."

You both put the microphones back and give a slight bow. You stop midway and mumble. "Nope... Not bending over the whole way," you shake your head. You stand up straight and look over at Elsa. "Never again."

"But I make myself sound bad."

"I need not thou pity madamam."

"Madamam?" She chuckles. "It's hitting you harder than I thought."

"Leave me aloooone," you whine, stepping off the stage with your girlfriend.

You sit back down with your friends, who've been generous enough to get you another drink.

"Why?"

"To congratulate you!" Anna cheers. "You did great!"

"Mmmm... fine," you take the shot and down it instantly.

"There you go," Hans quickly drinks his entire glass of beer. "Let's keep going and sing a few more songs!"

"NO WAY!"

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Elsa and Anna push open their door open for Hans, who has you on his back. You're passed out thanks to the insane amount of drinks they shoved down your throat.

"I'm just gonna put him on the couch," Hans says as he approaches the furniture.

"I'll get him some blankets. You two can head upstairs," Elsa offers.

"Gotcha! Come on, Hans!" She grabs his hand and runs upstairs.

Elsa opens up a compartment below the cushions where a few blankets are folded. She takes one out and covers you with it, making sure your head is rested properly. She smiles at you, stroking your forehead as you sleep.

"If I never knew you..." She sings in a whisper. "Thanks for doing that with me," she kisses your head. "Goodnight."