The Gateway That Led To You

Chapter 32

Jack's POV

As happy as I was for us discovering part of the key back home, nothing in the world could mend this pain I was enduring. I tried to keep a smile on my face, concealing the heartbreak I was going through, but every now and then I couldn't contain it, I had to let it show. I tried my best not to confront Merida, although I desperately needed someone to talk to since she's the one who's also experiencing this, but I didn't want to hurt her feelings again. She obviously hadn't recovered yet. Last thing I need is her having an emotional breakdown again, this time, in front of everyone.

And when Anna called Elsa to stand beside me I was trying not to have a mental breakdown. I did not dare to look at her, I did not want her to ask what's the matter again. I can't risk her bringing it up.

Sometimes I would stare at Elsa, when her back was facing me. I deeply sighed so many times until North asked and I simply made an excuse that I was tired. I turned around and looked at Hiccup too. Then the voices in my head began activating, the flashbacks of the incident kept replaying. How I wish I said that to Elsa.

Elsa's POV

Honestly, I couldn't sleep all night. Hiccup's confession kept me up, I couldn't stop thinking about it. I kept wondering what would happen if I said I liked someone else. Hiccup could faint or something. But then it kept occurring to me that what if Jack doesn't like me back all? After all, that's not what you expect to happen when you only met someone for a few days. Then again, that's what happened to Anna and Kristoff.

"Hey Elsa, would you like to go on a ride on Toothless? We could go anywhere!" Hiccup asked.

"That would be nice, I'd love to, Hiccup. But I don't think it's a very good idea, we could be spotted." I replied. I had already gotten over the urge to vomit, and now I'm trying to talk to him as calmly as possible.

"I'll be here if you change your mind." Hiccup said.

"Yeah... I doubt that's gonna happen." I said under my breath. At least, not until the threat has been removed from this world.

I walked away from him. The last thing I need is him asking the question again, then I might feel like throwing up again. Anna glanced at me and gave me a cheeky smile, pointing to Jack that was behind her.

Jack was much better today, he didn't seem as devastated as last night. I desperately tried to think of something to talk to him. Then I just decided to go with the flow.

"Hey." I sat beside him. "Can I take a look at the flower? I was really amazed with it completely frozen in ice."

"Sure... Thing. It's a beauty." Jack reached into his pocket and pulled out the flower. It was a really beautiful ice flower. It shone in a beautiful shade of blue. "Just like you." Jack grinned.

I knew my cheeks were heating up already. I tried to brush it off with a chuckle, but deep down I was already going nuts.

"A beautiful flower to go with a beautiful girl?" Jack placed the flower at my hair. I couldn't help but notice Jack's smile. I don't know why, but it looks like he's hiding something behind that smile. It isn't that kind of normal cheerful smile... I can't explain myself.

"Jack, don't play with that, it's important." I took out the flower, trying not to lose it on the inside. He just said the sweetest thing ever. My cheeks were probably as red as a tomato.

"Aww too bad, this would have looked great with you." Jack sighed, placing the flower on a table.

I felt warm and fuzzy. It's happened every time when I was with Jack. My heart just feels like it melts whenever he talks to me. He is just so dreamy. Oh stop it Elsa.

"I've been wanting to ask you something..." Jack gulped.

"Anything." I replied a little too quickly.

"Are things ok between you and Hiccup?" Jack asked seriously.

I didn't quite know what to reply. That was the last thing I was expecting to be asked. Think of something, Elsa!

"Um, yeah, I suppose so." I replied. "Why do you ask?"

"Just curious." Jack shrugged.

"What makes you think me and Hiccup aren't ok?" I had to ask. Even though I didn't want to talk about it, I wanted to know.

"Well, let's just say you looked weird after you had a chat with Hiccup." Jack replied.

"Oh it was nothing." I lied. "We just talked about dragons and... I got a little hungry. Sometimes I might look weird. That's me."

"Really?" Jack asked, unconvinced.

"Totally, you should see Anna and I when there's chocolates." I continued.

Did Jack know I was lying? But how could I tell the truth? Sure, it would be great to have someone to share my problem with, but Jack's not the right one to approach. This problem that I have concerns him too. I had the weird feeling that it won't end up well if I told Jack.

"Well... What about you? Are you ok? You didn't look too good either last night." I asked.

"Don't ask me about it." Jack's expression immediately changed. A minute ago he was back to himself, but now?

"I'm sorry. But I'm always here if you need some help." I offered.

"Well, good talk." Jack let out a sigh and walked over to Bunny. I couldn't help but wonder if he knew what happened between me and Hiccup. Maybe he did.

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