✔𝐅𝐫𝐨𝐳𝐞𝐧 𝐈𝐈𝐈: 𝐓𝐡𝐞 𝐐𝐮𝐞𝐞𝐧 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐈

Chapter 26: Awaited Moment

Aiden hurriedly ran down the stairs, wearing his forest green tailcoat, adjusting his white cravat and straightening his white shirt. He ran a hand down his gelled black hair, making sure not a single strand was standing up. His black boots clicked down as he finally reached the ground floor, pulling out his hanker chief and wiping away sweat.

He was welcomed by a gorgeous sight, the Queen of Arendelle standing patiently, her skin lit up by the chandelier on the ceiling. The luscious dress she worn had endless patterns, half fabric and half transparent ice, her icy stiletto's tapping against the floor.

Aiden smiled, approaching the queen and snaked his arms around her, startling her a bit but she relaxed, laughing and kissing his cheek.

"Hey there, beautiful." He greeted, earning a blush from his queen.

Elsa's eyes traced his outfit, from his boots to his cravat, smirking, "Dress to impress, hm?"

Aiden chuckled, nodding, "Only for you, snowflake." Then, offering his arm, he asked, "Shall we?"

Elsa nodded, "We shall."

The couple headed out, Aiden taking her hand and led her to the grand garden eagerly, excited for her reaction once he opened the doors. The garden was lit up with beautiful lanterns, the tall tree especially, where under a velvet blanket lay spread, a basket on top, and secretly, Cyra perched on one of the tree's branches, holding a bouquet of white roses sneakily.

Elsa gasped at the beautiful set up, smiling at Aiden gratefully, "This place is beautiful, lover. Have you done this all by yourself?" She asked.

"Well, I needed a little help from a certain fire bird." Aiden chuckled, then snapped his fingers as a signal. Cyra flew out of the hidden branches, dropping the bouquet of roses to Aiden, then flew away to not interrupt the couple's little date.

Aiden blushed deeply, giving the bouquet of roses to Elsa, "For you." He shyly said. Elsa giggled softly, accepting the bouquet and kissing his cheek, "Thank you." She replied, before sitting down on the velvet blanket gracefully.

Aiden sat down after, breathless at the woman before him. He nervously grinned, saying, "Does this satisfy my queen?"

Elsa chuckled, replying, "Of course it does, Aiden. I have to say, it's a bit too much." Aiden shook his head, saying, "Only the best for you, snowflake."

He opened the basket, taking out a bowl of chocolates which made Elsa gasp in delight, offering them to her. Elsa nodded acceptably, popping one onto her mouth and savoring the sweet flavor.

Elsa then curiously asked, "Lover, I'm serious, what's the occasion? You're not typically silent like this."

Aiden chuckled, leaning in and kissing her, "Oh, you'll find out later. Besides," he took out Kristoff's lute behind him, "I've been learning quite a lot from Kristoff, and they're going to be useful."

Elsa laughed, "You borrowed that from him?"

Aiden nodded with a smile, "Yes, snowflake. I've prepared this for you."

He stroke a starting strum, beginning to sing,

You're just too good to be true,

can't take my eyes, off you

You'd be like heaven to touch

I wanna hold you so much

And long last love has arrived

And I thank God, I'm alive

You're just too good to be true

Can't take my eyes off you...

Elsa blushed, realizing he was serenading her. She has to admit, Aiden is a good singer.

Caught in the way that I stare,

There's nothing else, to compare

This side of you leaves me weak

There are no words left to speak

But if you feel like I feel

Please let me know, that it's real

You're just to good to be true

Can't take my eyes, off you

Aiden stood up as he played, dramatically motioning to his queen...

I need you baby!

And if it's quite alright

I'm down on one knee

I want to make you mine..

And let me love you, baby

Let me love you~

Elsa gasped, standing up completely. Aiden took a deep breath, now down on one knee as he had sung. He puts down the lute gently, fumbling with his pocket nervously, but he did not let it affect his stance.

He gingerly opened a velvet box, presenting a grand sapphire ring shyly, his emerald green eyes locking into her now tearful, blue ones. He opened his mouth breathlessly, gazing to the woman he wants.

Elsa covered her mouth with her hands, wanting to slap herself if this is reality or not. The fire prince stared her down, speaking modestly, but he smiled at her with those twinkle in his eyes.

"Queen Elsa of Arendelle, my snowflake, love. You have thawed my frozen heart, melted my cold walls, made me smile and happy ever since I danced with you that night."

Elsa laughed tearfully, memories flashing into her head. The two didn't noticed, that Kristoff, Anna, Olaf, Cyra and Sven had gotten inside the garden, watching them with Anna trying to conceal her happy squeals.

Olaf sniffed dramatically, hugging Sven. Cyra perched on top of Sven's head, patting both of the boys' heads assuringly, though she had warm tears of her own, too.

"I have told you that I have fallen for you under the tree in the open field, and snowflake, for me, love is to be taken seriously. I love you with all of my heart, and I want to spend the rest of my life with you. Will you marry me?"