"I'm still cold."

Elsa opened her eyes in the dimly lit room, and looked up at her shivering sister.

"Anna?" She asked hoarsely; throwing her bed covers open. "Quick. Get in."

With more speed than she'd expected, her younger sister jumped into the bed - causing Elsa to bounce softly - and cuddled up with her back pressed up against her. "You're so cold, Anna." Elsa said as she flipped the blanket back over their bodies and wrapped her arm around Anna; pulling her close.

"I know." Her sister replied glumly. "I guess turning into an ice statue can have that effect on a person."

Elsa frowned when she felt the small shrug from her sister.

"Oh, Anna." She fumbled under the covers until she found her sister's hand. "I'm so sorry."

"No." Anna said firmly as she squeezed the hand that held her, and then she softened her tone. "It's not your fault."

"That's not really true though, is it? It's not even just partly my fault, it's entirely my fault."

"But you didn't mean to do it though." Anna whined.

"No. Of course I didn't! But just because I didn't mean to, doesn't change the fact that I almost killed you." She sighed. "Which I suppose is ironic - considering all I wanted was to protect you."

"By keeping it to yourself." Anna hmphed. "You locked me out."

Even though she couldn't see Anna's face, she could hear the hurt in her voice. "I'm not anymore." Elsa said quietly.

"No. Not any more." Anna pulled her sister's hand closer. "I've missed you so much, Elsa."

"I've missed you too."

"Promise you won't shut me out again."

Elsa bit her lip. She had no reason to close herself off from the only person who cared about her; now that her truth had been revealed. She'd have to learn to control her powers, but she could do that without hiding. Maybe Anna could even help. How – she was uncertain, but what harm could it do? Unless she lost control and hurt Anna again.

No. No, she wasn't going to do that again.

"I promise."

"Thank goodness." Her sister sighed contentedly. "Hey, do you think you could get Kristoff a new sled; you know, out of the Royal Miscellaneous Fund or something?"

"There's isn't a Royal Miscellaneous Fund, Anna."

"Well, there should be! I mean – it's sorta my fault his other one got smashed to bits and landed at the bottom of a chasm. And then exploded!"

"It exploded?" Elsa looked at the back of Anna's head quizzically.

"Yeah, that was kinda weird."

"Wait. How was it your fault?"

"Well, I was looking for you." Anna patted her sister's hand gently when she heard Elsa wince. "And we were being chased by wolves, and-"

"Chased by wolves? Anna! For the love of-"

Her sister rolled over to face her. The light was dim from the moonlight coming through the window - but there was only an inch between them and she could definitely make out a pout. "I WAS LOOKING FOR YOU!"

"Okay. There's no need to shout." Elsa gave Anna a small smile, even though she didn't like that her sister risked so much to see her.

"I wasn't shouting." Anna mumbled. "I was simply emphasizing loudly."

"Oh? I'm sorry, is that what that was? They seem to be very similar in vocal tone." She smirked.

"You're teasing me." Anna leaned in closer so that their noses touched. "Is it strange of me to like that you're teasing me?" She frowned slightly, and put her hand on Elsa's waist. "It's been so long since we spent any real time together; just being here now gives me happy butterflies. Even with you teasing me." She chuckled.

"It isn't strange." Elsa shook her head. "We've both changed so much. I'm really looking forward to getting to know you again." Elsa moved her hand to tuck a strand of hair behind Anna's ear.

"And we have the rest of our lives to do that."

"We do." She nodded her agreement. "Are you still cold?"

"Nope." Anna replied brightly. "You've warmed me right up; toasty warm."

"I'm glad."

There was a few moments of silence before Anna broke it. "So can you get Kristoff a new sled?"

"I suppose." She sighed with exaggeration. "Next you'll be wanting me to give him some sort of Royal title."

"Ooooh, that's a good idea! The Official Royal Ice Getterer."

"What? No. That's sounds terrible. I'm not naming anyone that."

"I don't see you doing any better, oh Queen."

"The Official Arendelle Ice Master and Deliverer." Elsa gave her sister a short nod. "There. I made it better."

"Sounds fancy." Anna smiled.

Elsa rubbed her sister's arm, and when a thought entered her head she felt an odd sensation of disappointment. "You must really like him."

"I do!" Anna wriggled excited. "I don't know if I like – like him. I mean, I think I do. But he shares his food with Sven. And not just in a 'one carrot for me, one carrot for you' sort of way, but actually sharing. Like 'One bite for me, one bite for you' you know? It's a little gross."

"Who's… Who's Sven?" Elsa asked cautiously.

"His reindeer." Anna answered as if her sister should've known.

"Oh. Okay." She mulled over this information and cocked her head. "He shares his food with a reindeer? That's a little gross."

"I know!" Anna laughed, and Elsa enjoyed the warm breath over her face.

"Now that's settled, maybe we should get some sleep. We've probably got a long day tomorrow."

"Okay." Anna said sadly. "I'll go back to my room."

"No!" Elsa hurriedly placed her arm around her sister. "I think you should stay here." When Anna gave her a surprised look, she explained. "What if you get cold again?"

"Well." Anna grinned. "I'd only end up coming back in here to bother you. So maybe it is best I stay here."

"So we agree? Good."

"Yes, we agree. Okay, goodnight, Elsa." Anna kissed her sister's cheek and closed her eyes as she settled back on the pillow.

"Goodnight, Anna." Elsa replied, and returned the kiss.

Then there was silence, and Elsa could feel Anna's breathing become slower and softer; and she felt the rhythm from her sister's breath against her whole body, then she closed her eyes.

It had been a hard day, long day, and now it was over. She was tired, but very happy.

And she was looking forward to a new day, with the person she loved most.