25th of Summer -

I barely got any sleep. The first hour I slept, I had a wonderful dream. Kristoff and I were together in every sense of the word. I had an engagement ring on my finger and was the happiest girl in the world. I only awoke from that dream to use the bathroom, I regret even getting out of bed. My next dream quickly turned into a nightmare. Kristoff suffered the same fate as my parents and I had never told him how I felt. I just hugged him and smiled while he walked onto the ship that lead straight to his death. After I awoke from that, I couldn't get back to sleep. I kept writing letters to Kristoff. I wasn't sure that I wanted to tell him how I felt in front of half the village so I thought I could write him a letter. Tell him to open it up as soon as he is alone and Arendelle is no longer visible. I know he would do it, it's just a game of chance. Do I risk everything and tell him how I feel just to have him politely reject me? But what if I'm reading his signals correctly and he's just too nervous to tell the Queen of Arendelle he loves her?

Well, I think I've finally written the letter with just a few minutes to spare. I'm wearing his favorite dress (maybe not his favorite, but it is the only one he's ever said anything about) and have my hair in a long french braid off to the side. I feel like nothing can stop me. Literally. I feel like if Hans were here with a sword, I'd just brush him aside. Get out of my way you fool. Deep breaths. I folded up the letter and tucked it away. Deep breaths. Wait, who is knocking?

It's Anna. She wants to walk with me. Might as well. Maybe I'll tell her how I feel. She is leaving today as well afterall.

25th of Summer -

So it is done. I saw Kristoff off, I gave him the letter, I explained the letter to Anna. Now to wait a month. This is going to be the longest month of my life!

Let me explain a bit more. While walking to the docks, I showed Anna the letter. She was curious and I just blurted everything out, followed by a Ihopethisdoesn'tupsetyouIknowyoulikehimalotandIjustcan'thelphowIfeel. She laughed at me and said she had seen how I looked at him at the anniversary ball. Have I loved him since then? Yes. Yes I have. She agreed that giving him the letter was probably best. That way he can still go where he is needed but know that I am here for him when he comes back. She is sure he feels the same way I do. Apparently she and Arjan strolled past his house a few nights ago and he was singing to Sven about "the most beautiful woman in all the land" and how he "hopes friendship blossoms into love." This made me more confident than ever in my letter of love.

When we got to the docks, we immediately knew which ship we were headed to. There was a huge crowd around it and it was flying Bellton's crest. Prince Nikolas greeted me with a hug and thanked me many times for the men and their service. Sven galloped right up to me as soon as Nikolas had taken a few steps back and gave me a very slobbery lick to the face. I laughed and wiped it off with my handkerchief. I glanced around for Kristoff but I couldn't find him anywhere. Sven seemed to since this and nipped at my hands until I followed him. We went onto the ship and down to the lower level. I walked into a small room and there he was. My Kristoff. Though I don't think Sven thought he would be changing when he led me down there. I had never seen Kristoff without his layers and layers on. He is a very fit man. I...I don't know how else to say it. I never really cared what he looked like underneath but...I'm not disappointed. I could feel my face start burning and I giggled. He turned around, surprised. He was still pulling his pants up and tripped over his shoe and fell onto a bed.

I'm not looking, I promise. Sven led me down here. This is entirely his fault. I couldn't suppress my apparent giggle fit.

Are you okay? I saw you trip. I glanced over my shoulder and saw he had got his pants on and was fiddling with his belt.

No harm done. Of course Sven would have you follow him after I specifically told him to wait up on the docks with you. He's a trickster. I glanced at Sven who was smiling.

He knew I was worried. I was looking everywhere for you and thought maybe you weren't going to say goodbye. I felt his arms wrap around my stomach from behind.

I told you I wouldn't leave without seeing you first and I meant it Else. I turned around to hug him but became painfully aware that our faces were just inches from each other.

You look beautiful today. You look beautiful everyday, but today I have to soak it in more so that normal. Just...just stand there. I want to memorize this.

As I stood there awkwardly, I couldn't read his face. Or his body language. Nothing. After thirty seconds or so, he walked towards me and gave me a fierce hug.

I will miss you more than you know Else.

I don't think it's possible for you to miss me as much as I am going to miss you Kristoff.

This hug lasted longer than any hug we've ever had. It was us saying goodbye. I inhaled his smell. He smelled of pine trees, snow, and the sea. I was going to miss this so much. When we finally released each other, I thought it was as good a time as any to give him my letter.

Kristoff, I have something for you. It's a letter. You can't read it now. I want you to read it once you can no longer see Arendelle. I want you to read it whenever you get homesick and start missing us. It will remind you of all the things we can do when you get back.

He smiled and his eyes sparkled.

Thank you Else. I also wrote something for you. Sort of the same stipulations. You can't read it until the ship is out of sight. It's from both Sven and I.

I took his letter and shoved it in my pocket. He grabbed my hand, squeezed it, and then let it go. We left the ship and he said goodbye to Olaf and even to Anna. He whispered something in her ear which caused her to grin from ear to ear. She nodded her head at whatever he had said which caused him to smile as well. My smile twitched. I thought of a million things that he could have said to her, but I decided it wasn't for me to know or he would have told me.

All the men boarded the ship and as it set sail I saw Kristoff waving but he only had eyes for me and I only had eyes for him. I waited until I could no longer see the ship on the horizon and practically ran back to the castle. Anna was waiting for me at the gates with a huge smile on her face. READ IT! She shouted. We ran into the garden and sat on a bench. I was nervous.

Anna, this isn't going to be like my letter. This is going to be a "Don't forget about us" letter.

Just read it Elsa! The suspense is killing me.

So I tore it open, unfolded it, and started reading.

Else.

If you are reading this, then Sven and I have set sail for Bellton. Good. I wasn't sure how this would go in person.

For the last year we have grown to become very close. You were there for me when your sister left me and I was there for you when the spies tried to attack us in the woods. I hope we can always be there for each other in the years to come. I would have never expected to become such great friends with the Queen of Arendelle, but life hasn't really been a clear cut path for me. My parents died when I was little. I don't remember them and I don't have anything from them. The trolls took me and Sven in the first night I saw you. You were this little girl and you looked so afraid, yet all you wanted was for your little sister, your best friend, to be safe. You were so generous and caring even then. They closed the gates and I thought I would never see you again. This cute little girl who could do ice magic. I didn't realize it until just a few weeks ago, but you're the reason I love ice so much. It's always been you Else. Always. I will see you on the 58th day of summer. I hope you will be at the docks when I arrive. I would love nothing more than to sweep you up into my arms and kiss you. I didn't intend to write that, but I suppose it's too late now. I love you Else. I have since the first trip into the woods. Remember when you made Sven his very own ice paradise, complete with giant ice sculptures of carrots? That is the day I fell in love with you. I just sent Sven out to wait with you on the docks. I know I will see you again and I am counting down the days.

Um...what?!

OH MY GOSH ELSA HE LOVES YOU!

Yeah. I read that. But what? He's loved me for months? Seven months to be exact. Seven months and five days. Why didn't he ever say anything? I have so many questions. I guess I will have to hold on to them for a month. A month.

A month is too long.

What?

I can't wait a month Anna. I absolutely cannot wait a month. What route are you taking to the Southern Isles?

We're going...ELSA, ARE YOU GOING TO GO TO HIM?

Possibly. What route Anna?

Right past Bellton.

When is the ship leaving?

In just a few hours.

Will you help me pack?

Of course!

27th of Summer -

We should be landing in Bellton in just two days. Just two days until I can talk to Kristoff. I can see him. I can smell him and kiss him. I was sure that his letter would be a normal letter from a friend. It was much more than that. It was my future.

28th of Summer -

Tomorrow. Just 24 more hours. Give or take a few. I've gotten to know Prince Arjan a bit since we left Arendelle. He is much kinder than his baby brother. He said Hans is never to see Anna or he will rot in a cell for the rest of his life. I can't argue with this, he did try to kill me after all. Arjan is really a gracious host though. He had no problem letting me on board and thought my crazy plan was wonderful. He would understand better than most people. His love for Anna kept him in Arendelle.

They seem to fit very well together. He thinks she is the funniest woman on the planet and they move in sync. Her arm will shift and his body will shift to fit it. It's the most romantic thing I've ever seen. I never would have thought she would find love with a brother of Hans.

29th of Summer -

Bellton is on the horizon. Just a few more hours until I can find Kristoff. I just hope he read my letter.

Bellton is an adorable little city. It's a bit larger than Arendelle and the population seems to be triple that of Arendelle. The streets are filled with colorful fruit stands and cheerful people. Prince Arjan is asking the whereabouts of the ship Kristoff came in on. They landed yesterday, apparently the sea was much nicer for their journey than it was for ours. Arjan thinks they are all staying at Prince Nikolas' castle.

Sure enough, they're staying at the castle. Like Arendelle, the castle is just a walk away from the village. Anna and Arjan are being adorable, holding hands and giggling at each other. I'm just walking behind them, looking for Kristoff in even man I see.

29th of Summer -

So Kristoff and the other men are out in the mountains and should be back tonight. They are having a small ball to celebrate the help since they go out tomorrow and start doing the real work. I'm hoping he's not terribly tired when he gets back.

30th of Summer -

I don't even know if I can explain properly how last night went. Wonderfully. Perfect. Amazing.

Kristoff came back from the mountains covered in snow. He went straight up to his room. After thirty minutes I had a maid go get him. He seemed frustrated until he saw me. He froze in his tracks and just stared at me. I smiled and gave him a little wave. He smiled and broke into a run. A few seconds later, he swept me up into hug. I giggled.

Else, what are you doing here?

I read your letter. I thought-

I read yours too. I can't believe-

Kristoff I love you.

Else. I love you too.

That's why I'm here. I wanted to see you and let you know that I will wait for you.

How are you getting back to Arendelle?

What? That doesn't matter Kristoff.

It does. Are you planning on staying here the whole month and going back to Arendelle with me?

Is that what you want?

Yes. More than anything.

Then I will do it. I will stay here.

Um. Hello! Thanks for taking your time to read this short story.
This is my first venture into any sort of writing and I'm pleased with what I have here.

So thanks again for reading and I hope you enjoyed it. :)