I can't even begin to apologize. Here's the long awaited update to this hella slow story

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- - - - - Elsa - - - - - ➳

"Jack, I..." I brought my hand to touch his face. Granted, the sky was already dark, but I could still imagine his blue eyes burning against mine. I had dreamt about this moment for as long as I could remember. All the fanfictions I have read have helped me imagine this very day.

And now that I'm right here in front of him now with him telling me all that, I was speechless, lost in thought, and most importantly, confused.

Where's that feeling?

I know I've loved him, but was that just loving him as a fan? Is loving the real him any different?

I didn't know what to respond. I opened my mouth, but no words came out. I couldn't reject him, nor could I confess anything, either. I was going there, but I wasn't there, yet.

"I know, you're confused, angel," He said, holding the hand I placed on his cheek. "You've gone through so many revelations. You don't even know where to start. You don't even know if you truly have loved me so much, like I have for you, but you don't need to be scared. We have time, Elsa. I'm going to give you as much time as you need."

"I'm going to make you fall in love with me," he exclaimed - holding my two hands tighter, closing in our foreheads, his deep breath against my nose. "With the real me, like no other tabloid has ever heard of before."

"Jack, you've given me what I've dreamed of years... You," I said, pulling back my head a bit, but still holding my gaze. "Thank you for falling in love with me. I... I don't know what else to say. I'm just a normal girl, Jack. In a matter of weeks, Jack, you've made me feel like I'm the only girl that matters."

"Angel," he started, flashing his Cheshire cat smile. "You're no normal girl, Elsa. If you were, then how the hell could you keep me up all night thinking about you?"

That was all it took for me to profusely blush and simultaneously pull him into a kiss.

When we pulled away, he smirked and said, "Now tell me, angel. Do you believe in love?"

• • •

The next morning was granted the loudest I've ever woke up on. Somehow a larger boat has spotted us and has safely pulled us back to the shore, where everyone else was hustling around wondering wherever Jack and the boat went overnight.

I sat up, my eyes all groggy and started to look around the place for someone familiar. Zoe's streaked bob came into my view, and she started to hug me and check my face.

"Are you alright?" She asked. "The entire town now knows you've been missing! Your dad probably has called at least three police stations from all over the town. Not only that, but you were missing with Jack Frost!"

"I... Uh," I stood up, looking around. "Can I get a newspaper?"

"Forget the articles, Elsa," Zoe said, pulling my shoulders to sit down on one of the foldable chairs in the set. "What happened out there? Were you guys hurt? What were you thinking?"

"I'm sorry, I just... We got caught away by everything." My eyes darted down as Manny got out of one of the trailers, furiously shouting at his phone. "Jack took me out, and he didn't realize the boat wasn't as loaded as we thought it would be."

Overhearing what Manny was barking out into his phone, I realized how hard it could be to cover up something that Jack mischievously does. I mean, everything around his career depends on his image, all these people have jobs to look after him and to make him succeed.

One little slip up can cause his career, and all the people who depend on him.

"Where's Jack?" I asked Zoe, who then gave me an unsure look.

"Wherever he is, he's doing damage control for his idiocy," Zoe laughed. "Most probably in the movie's press conference, though. A state away, I assume."

"It's both our fault. I have to go see him," I said, almost running out of the beach, then she pulled me back.

Zoe shook her head, "Nope, honey, you've been gone for nearly twelve hours. Your dad is-"

And in perfect sync, Daddy had burst through the commotion yelling, "Where is my daughter?"

As soon as he caught sight of me, he embraced me and kissed the side of my head - asking me how I was.

"I'm fine, Daddy," I said as he pulled away.

"Where is Jack?" He then furiously called out on Zoe and the crew. "Where is he?!"

"Dad, please," I placed my hands on his arm and tried to calm him down. "It wasn't his fault alone. I... It's my fault, too, and he's already making up for it. He's trying to cover up for me for everything."

"He better." He snorted, then asked me, "Are you alright? What happened?"

"We took off on a boat, that was apparently barely loaded with anything at all," I sheepishly exclaimed.

He kissed me on the forehead, "Alright, just never do that again. Please be careful. I'm allowing all of this, but please watch out for yourself."

"I will, Daddy. Thank you," I replied. "We should get home now."

"Yeah, you do. You smell like fish," he noted then laughed.

As we walked back to his car which was parked near the curb of the beach, my phone rang in my jeans. When I looked it up, it was Robin. He must have heard that I hadn't gone home, and most probably was worried. I sighed and answered the call.

"Hello? Els?" He said with his tired morning voice. "Are you okay? Are you hurt? Where are you?"

"Robin, I'm fine," I replied, calmly reassuring him. I didn't expect him to call, as I thought he was mad at me for everything, but then again, I'm his friend. I would get worried about him, too, if this happened to him.

"Just some stupid decision, that's all," I continued, deciding not to mention Jack to him anymore.

"Okay," he released a deep breath. "I was just so damn worried. God, who knows what could happen to you now at this point."

"I'll be fine, Robin," I reiterated, the corners of my lips forming a smile. "I'm going home now, actually. I'm with Dad."

He paused for a moment, as if he was wondering what right word to say. I'm not even sure if we're exactly on good terms, more like we were in an awkward situation, really. But that's Robin. Nothing's really awkward for him, as long as he truly cares for the person.

"C-Can... Can we hang out today?" He asked, his voice sounding worried and anxious. "Just this day, please? I miss you. I'm sure Jack has somewhere else to be right now, so please?"

I did miss him, too. I missed everything that we'd do before we got tangled up in this situation. Movie nights, random strolls, and grocery drives... Some things are just truly meant for him and me. It couldn't hurt to be with him just for this one day, right?

"Sure," I replied. "I... I missed you, too."

"I know you do," he replied with a laugh. "Don't worry, though. I get it. We're just friends, and stuff, but still, I'd really love to hang out with my girl... friend. I mean, a friend that is a girl. You get the gist."

"Okay, okay," I laughed. "I'll see you."

"Yeah," he answered back with a sigh. "It's nice talking to you again, Elsa. I have a whole world to tell you about."

During the car ride, I wondered about many things. I wondered about how serious Jack was when we were on the boat. It was too unreal for me to believe he would actually say that. Could he really fall in love with fan letters? If I were ugly, would he still go out with me, although having sent the same letters? It was such an unconventional way to meet a person like this, moreover, my favorite idol, and a million other girls', too. How... How could he be that serious? I mean, I'm just a normal girl. What does he see in me that he hasn't seen in the other girls he's ever met?

I turned my attention to Robin, too. I loved how he was concerned of me, even though I thought he would never speak to me again after everything. I did break his heart. It just occured to me how much he cared, that he would stand by me even though I didn't do the same for him. A sense of guilt hit me, as well. How on earth do I deserve these two boys? I've been nothing but normal, and they've been everything but normal. How can they fall in love with me?

"Daddy, I'm really confused," I started out, then I explained what I felt to him. I knew he would always know what to say to comfort me.

He hummed and said, "You're just like your mother, Elsa. You think that you are nothing special, but believe me, darling. You're every single jewel combined. You're not lucky to be chosen by those two guys. Whoever you choose will be the lucky one, for you, my dear, are a rare, humble heart."

"And anyone who tatters your heart will go through me," he added with a smile.

My phone buzzed again, this time showing a text message from Jack.

Jack: Hey, angel. Sorry I disappeared earlier. I had to take care of our mess ;)

Me: It's okay. How are you?

Jack: Besides from being exhausted by all their questions, I'm fine. Glad I have time to chat with you.

Jack: Got any plans today?

Shoot.

I can't tell him about Robin. I mean, it's a harmless hangout. There's nothing he should be scared of.

Me: Hanging out with some friends, actually.

Jack: Oh, well, I should be working on the set again, too. I'll call you, angel. ♥

Me: Okay, bye...

I'm such a liar.

Okay, like after three months, this book finally has an update.

I'm sorry I couldn't bring myself to write it at all. I haven't gotten the chance to really make good fluffy scenes because I have a burning passion for writing angst now, and it's horrible.

I have a plan for this story mapped out. I know what all the big points are. I know the climax, and all the dramatic parts-- GOD, I even have the epilogue written out!

All I'm just missing are the fillers: the fluffy dates and happenings between the characters, that I've lost my interest to write. I'm trying my very best at all of this, so please do understand.

I may turn this over a bit more fast-paced already. We're already nearing Chapter Thirty, yet nothing really big has been happening, so we kind of got to move faster.

Also, there is a big possibility that this book might get discontinued. After all, I mean, I don't think anyone even reads this anymore ;-; The last chapter barely has half of the reads of the one that precedented it.

Plus, wooooh Jelsa is kind of out of my fandoms now...?

If anything, I'll still try my best to continue this book, but I still do not promise that the updates would be anything faster than the earth's revolution.

Thanks for sticking around.

xoxo,
Julienne