#rulsa

Notes: You know when you make up a ship as a joke…and then you start shipping it genuinely? Yeah, that's how this fic was born. That and also spite towards Jelsa and Rujinu. Nothing wrong if you love those ships! Ship away, I just want to throw my hat into the ring and contribute to making some more WLW ships, especially with Elsa.

Never did Elsa think she'd miss the days of Cassandra demanding 30 laps around a musky gym, but she did at the moment. Mainly due to the humidity she was definitely not used to it making her clothing cling to her skin, her hair felt like a built-in heater. Though it wasn't all bad, the compound was gorgeous, and when it wasn't too hot to think she enjoyed being outside. Celine was firm but fair if a little distant in her training, and she made sure that the sisters were understanding what they were doing. Elsa was working on perfecting her agility and parkour skills, jumping and climbing on the trees and rocks around them, though her abilities will never compare to her rambunctious sister. She preferred to keep her distance when fighting, and had found a way to use her powers without losing control or having anyone finding out why exactly she can do them and not many other hunters. Though she didn't use them often, fearing that Celine would suspect her.

Currently she's cleaning up, finishing training for the day as she unraveled her wraps to put on some long gloves when she saw a notification on her phone. Picking it up to see a message from Rumi, the two had been texting a week after the conference, mainly just to say hi and ask how each other’s day went. 

Rumi: Hi! How did training go today?

Elsa: Exhausting but good! Me and Anna will become masters in no time. 

Rumi: I believe in you! Me and the girls were gonna go get some dinner, we were wondering if you’d both like to join us?

Elsa smiles, the socially anxious side of her was a little hesitant to say yes. But she knew Anna would drag her anyway.

Elsa: I'd be honored to, I'll be sure to tell Anna and Celine

Rumi: Great! We'll pick you up in 30 minutes, hang tight until then.

Elsa: Will do, thank you Rumi.

She smiles, excited to have a change of pace from the past few days. “Anna, Rumi and the girls are taking us out for dinner!” She half yells.

“Fuck yeah!” The young girl shouts, earning a soft laugh from her sister.

The sisters were brought to the trio's favorite Korean barbeque, with the kpop girls requesting a secluded booth to prevent any unwanted attention, though they still went ‘undercover’. Thankfully the Andersons were able to make it a little bit easier by ordering for them to draw away any suspicions. 

“We definitely need to take you two for our nights out more often.” Mira mumbles out as she stuffs her face. “If it’s for meat this good I’d do it in a heart beat” Anna states as she also stuffs her face with more food, with Zoey very tempted to make a joke but refraining. Rumi smiles, “I’m glad that my cooking skills are still as sharp as ever.” She had been manning the grill since they started, giving everyone their share of food. 

“You should eat Rumi, I’ll take over for you.” Elsa suggests as she starts preparing a second batch.

“You sure? You are our guest.” “Yes, but you need to eat as well, enjoy yourself.” Elsa offers sweetly. “Unless you want me or Mira to take over” Zoey declares with a smirk Rumi raises an eyebrow “Is that a threat?”

“Maaaaaybe~” Zoey says in a cute way, emphasizing her former statement. “Ugh ok, I’ll allow it” She gives Elsa the tools, watching her work the grill.

“Thats our workaholic for you, she can’t relax even when she’s eating out.” Mira states in her dry matter, earning an annoyed groan from Rumi and soft snort from Zoey and Anna who picked up the double meaning. Elsa and Rumi choose to ignore it.

“Pfft man that sounds familiar~” Anna quips, earning a straw wrapper to be blown at her face by her sister, which took her by surprise. Though not unwelcomed, considering the blonde is rarely this childish. “Hush you, you don’t see me judging you for your poor choices.” This causes Rumi to snort before taking a drink. “Hey now, when did you get so sassy sis?” Anna glares, a sense of playfulness fills her eyes. “You’re not a demon in disguise are you?” Normally a comment like this would send Elsa in a anxiety spiral, but her confidence was soaring high. Her muscles are sore but relaxed, and her belly full of good food so she’s just rolling with it. 

“I’m just fighting fire with fire sis. Speaking of which, hush before I burn your ribs.”

“Fiiiine, though it’s nice to see you jab back.” Anna states as she drinks her water.

“Agree, it’s nice seeing you being sassy versus the ‘polite professional’ we met weeks ago.” Rumi assures, with nodding agreement from her bandmates, all while picking up her plate to receive some well cooked bok choy and kobe from Elsa. “I guess that means I feel more comfortable around you all.” she adds softly, receiving an audible awe from Zoey. “That's great to hear! You’re honestly too sweet.” Causing the taller women to blush.

“Thank you.” the blonde says shyly as she curls into herself.

“Careful Zoey, she might implode. She’s one of those lesbians that get super flustered when a girl compliments her.” Anna muses as she grabs more food to plop on her plate. Elsa gasps “I do not! Din lille dritt.” she growls softly at Anna who’s acting like she didn’t do anything, while the other women were taken a little aback in surprise. “Woah where did that come from?” Mira asks in shock that another language was whipped out so casually.

“When I need to make a point or emphasize something to my brat of a sister.” Elsa playfully snears at a smug Anna who’s sticking her tongue out. “It’s Norwegian, she called me a little shit. And I’m proud of it~” “You speak it?” Rumi questions the blonde next to her.

“I do, though not as often I should. Anna as well, our mother was from Norway. She came to the states for school through an exchange program and met our dad.”

“Aw that's cute, sounds similar to how my parents met.” Zoey adds, though not as cheery as before. 

Which only Mira notices, trying to derail to another choice of topic slowly “Have you ever been to Norway?” “Forturnately we have, many times…though we’ve been meaning to back since their passing.” Elsa says sadly, which resulted in Rumi and Anna reaching over and placing a reassuring hand on her arm and hand, which causes Elsa to slightly stiffen, fearing they would be hurt. But when nothing happened, she started to relax. Rumi was the first to speak “I’m so sorry for your loss, it’s…never easy…” she asserts, looking at the two sisters momentarily grieving. Elsa gives her a faint if pained smile. “Thank you Rumi…it thankfully hurts a little less overtime. And all we can do now is to ensure their memory lives on, and live how they’d want us to.” “Heck yeah, performing our hearts out and protecting people from the filthy demons that threaten them!” Anna declares proudly, holding her cup up. Earning a soft but confident cheer from everyone at the table who raised their glass, though no one noticed a flicker of unknown emotions in the eyes of the single braided women. “Now, something more fun to talk about…” Anna mutters “Where would you all like to travel to in the future?” “Japan.” the three pop stars say in unison, earning a laugh from the sisters. “Was this a group discussion oooor?” Anna questions teasingly

“Happy accident, surprisingly.” Rumi assures with a grin “I wanted to visit because I love their cinema and music. Plus I’ve never been outside of Korea, and the idea of a different country just a small flight over is intriguing.” “Have been to Japan, but I wanna go there again to make better memories.” Mira states short and sweet, not really caring to elaborate for personal reasons. Causing her to receive more food from Elsa who made sure to give her a little extra of her favorite meats. Eyes falling to Zoey to finish the question “I have wanted to go since I was a kid, I was andmaybestillamatotallynormal fan of anime. So naturally I HAVE to go.”

“Why do I have a feeling you were the type to Naruto run to class Zoey?” Anna teases, earning a huff. 

“You can’t prove anything, Miss Anderson!” she says pointing a finger at the fellow freckled girl.

The group of women laugh, enjoying the remainder of their calm day before the busy weeks to come.

Busy was an understatement to describe the few days after the barbecue, with long grueling rehearsals, training and trip planning. The resistant bathhouse enjoyers dedicated to go visit, but had their invite turned down once again by their leader. Rumi felt bad turning them down so often, especially with their first big world tour just around the corner. So she made an off-handed suggestion in inviting their new friends Elsa and Anna to join. If push comes to shove it could help nullify the fact that Rumi turned them down. Little did she know that this comment turned into a whole thing, because not only did they actually take Anna to the bathhouse with them (much to her surprise that Anna said yes.). But Elsa had turned down the invite and had been bribed into hanging out with purple haired women. So now Rumi and Elsa are standing in the Huntrix’s apartment, awkwardly thinking of what to say without their resistant mottermouths.

“So…you were basically kidnapped to babysit me?” Rumi inquires playfully, trying to break the awkward tension and set the blonde at ease. Which thankfully worked as a soft laugh came from Elsa.

“I guess so. They mentioned how you’ve been working a lot and should try and get some form of relaxation while they do what they usually prefer. Now that being said you are a grown woman, and you should do what you want. I can go for a walk or something and let you work.” Offering Rumi a way out of this interaction, but she didn’t take it.

“Na, they have a point, I should probably take a break…at least for a few minutes”

Elsa could only laugh at the mention of work, Mira and Zoey weren’t joking about Rumi and her relation to it. Though she knows damn well she cannot judge, she was just as bad. “Understandable, what are you thinking?”

Rumi gets an idea as she starts walking to the door “Have you had a chance to explore the city in full yet?” 

“Sadly no.” “Would you like to? We can go for a walk around the city, and pick up some food. I do want to work on some stuff, but a little treat wouldn’t hurt.” She smiles, waiting for her answer, and receiving it in the form of a smile.

“I like that idea.” 

The two start walking around the town, with Rumi being a perfect guide in teaching Elsa about her culture and home, along with showcasing the place’s quirks. With the quiet blonde absorbing everything she could, even buying some trinkets and charms to give to her sister and friends back home. Both ended the walking venture splurging on street food and snacks as they talked about their lives, which both admitted to neglecting when they weren't too focused on work. “Yeah, I know I should be ‘making time for myself’…but I don’t really know what ‘time for myself’ would really entail…outside of relaxing on the couch.”  Rumi rambles as she presses the door to her place open with her shoulder, for her arms were full of bags. Holding the door to allow the blonde to follow suit. “In your defense, being a kpop star is basically a 24/7 job. It’s kinda hard to not be on the clock. Though I am assuming there are ways, being hard on yourself probably doesn’t help.” She says softly, hitting the elevator as the two ride to the apartment. “Yeah. I’m sure I’ll figure it out…eventually.” The shorter woman mumbled out as she started to put away her haul of snacks “Feel free to sit and relax, I’ll just be a second.” “I can help if you want. As a guest I should at least offer my assistance.” Elsa states as she watches Rumi struggle to put something away on the higher shelf. “...if you want that is” she says with a hint of amusement in her voice. 

Rumi huffs in annoyance “Yes please, damn you and Mira for your height. Save some for the rest of us won’t ya.” which only causes the taller women to chuckle, helping her.

“It can’t be helped~” she smirks back at Rumi, who playfully glares back.

“Now, we got our snacks. Anything you wanna do?”

Elsa shrugs “I’m down for whatever.”

Rumi starts to think “Hm…”

Mira, Zoey and Anna arrive at the apartment basking in their freshly cleaned bodies and relaxed muscles. Once inside, all they see is their respective braid wearers sitting on the couch with tons of writing pads, sheet music and a guitar.

“What are you two doing?” Rumi and Elsa look at each other “Uh, having fun?” “By working?” Anna groans.

“In our defense! This is just a chill creative session. Nothing too serious, we have the tv on and everything.” Rumi defended, justifying the fact she was clearly not taking it easy.

“Plus I wanted to get into writing music, I figured now would be a good time to try. Rumi was teaching me!” Elsa says with stars in her eyes.

The trio chuckled in defeat, knowing they can never get their braided loved ones to fully relax.

“Well, at least you’re having fun” Mira sighs

This became the new routine for the women. Alternating their days from just work to working and then hanging out, or even training together. It worked really well, and both groups seemed to really enjoy the company of each other.

Rumi was currently playing guitar on her apartment's balcony, trying to get her mind off the tour that was only weeks away. She was already writing another song, or at the very least attempting to. She normally doesn't write a song without Zoey, but she felt especially driven in the moment. Her friends had gone to the bathhouse, and she was alone in the apartment. Her mind was racing, thinking about the future traveling for the tour, trying to keep on top of the charts, and worst of all thinking back to the morning and seeing her patterns were starting to crawl further across her skin. It had become harder to hide. She started to feel like she was drowning, but she'd never state it or show it to anyone if she could help it, so she kept it in. Using work as an outlet to try and keep her distracted and afloat. She softly strums the guitar, hoping to spark some ideas when she hears the door to her balcony open, turning to see the new yet familiar face that had come over, guess she wasn't entirely alone. 

"Care for some company?" a soft voice asks from the doorway.

Rumi was greeted by a casual cloth wearing Elsa, which was kind of a first since she got here. Though still wearing gloves, how many pairs does she have? And in her hands she held two cups of iced tea, one of them being clearly her favorite flavor. She smiles brightly "Yeah, make yourself comfortable"

The blonde walks over, setting the drink next to Rumi "Mira ordered them for us before heading to the bathhouse with the other girls. I offered to pay but she refused. I swear she's as stubborn as Anna sometimes." Elsa huffs as she slouches in the chair across to the brown eyed women.

Rumi softly chuckles "Oh believe me she's MUCH worse. Anna doesn't chuck your wallet across the restaurant, forcing you to run after it." setting her guitar down to pick up her tea, sipping it. "hm~" humming happily as she took another sip.

A soft hum comes from the blonde "I hope I never have to experience that.”

Rumi watches Elsa drink, over the two weeks she's known she's picked up on a few of Elsa's habits. Like when she acts very ‘proper’ and ‘elegantly’ it's usually a front, to hide her anxiousness. While understandable why she'd act that way, she knew more so than most people. But it made Rumi sad seeing her clearly put on a front of perfection. So she decided to take it a step further and break the need to perform, she loudly slurps up her drink. Which catches the pale blonde off guard.

Elsa laughs "Pfft what was that?!"

"It's the real deal Queenie, this is how I am when I like my food and I won't be apologetic about it." Rumi loudly boasts, letting her confidence shine through, which causes Elsa to laugh more.

"Oh how very gracious of you Miss Kpop Queen." she states as she catches her breath, more at ease as she drinks like a normal person much to Rumi's delight. "So, what are you doing out here?"

"Just trying to think of some new songs" she sets her drink down and picks up her guitar again to play.

"Still? Don't you already have a world tour in like two weeks? It already sounds like a lot to handle." Elsa asks with a hint of worry for her friend.

"I like staying one step ahead." she states as she starts strumming, keeping it soft so the two can keep talking.

Elsa sighing softly "I guess I can relate to that...always feeling the need to keep moving..." 

As she continues to play, Rumi starts to ponder on what Elsa said.

"Do you ever…feel the need to keep moving, not exactly out of a drive of passion...but of something else?" she looks over to the blonde who had set her drink down, hands fiddling with her braid, a nervous habit Rumi also picked up on.

"To be honest....yeah. I've always been kind of an anxious person. I want to do everything I can to be the best for this job, my career, my sister and my parent's memory...I do genuinely want to keep going because I want to. Though some days I tend to be driven by that anxiety..."

Rumi's eyes softened, feeling a sense of kinship with the quiet blonde across from her. "...I totally get it. You fight so hard to reach this level of excellence that you are put in not only by others but on yourself. Even then you feel like it's not enough, like 'if I do everything I can and pour every adam of energy and passion into it, everything will be ok.' "

Blue eyes light up and shift to look into Rumi's. "Exactly! Oh my god you hit the nail on the head." she says exasperated, catching the other women off guard slightly. "Like how much can I give to be perfect in everything I need to do cause everyone is relying on me-" But in a split second she felt her hands get colder, her powers threatening to spill out as her emotions run high, she got caught up in the moment in connecting with someone. 

She recoils into herself "S-sorry I didn't mean to get to get lou-"

"Wait no, why are you apologizing? You didn't do anything wrong." Rumi states, seeing the blonde internally deal with some kind of conflict. But she doesn't push or pry at her. "From what it sounds like you've had these feelings for a while, but no one really to talk to about it?"

Elsa sighs, releasing the tightness in her chest "yeah...Anna tries so hard to understand. But that's just not how she thinks, stuff like this just rolls off her...plus I put this pressure on myself...do you do the same?"

Rumi smiles guilty, curling inward "yeaaaah...Mira and Zoey have been respectful of my boundaries...but I do need to be better about this type of stuff." she answers, recalling how she can be so mission focused she forgets that other things are important…like sleep. 

A soft empathetic laugh rings from the blonde's lips "I guess that's what we get for being workaholic perfectionists huh? We make our own nightmares to live in."

"Well I wouldn't say it's all baaaaad…" Rumi mutters stubbornly "It makes us strive to be better...even if it's admittingly a bit of a toxic mindset." she says with a defeated and unamused smile, earning another chuckle from the blonde "...At the very least we have fellow crazies to keep us in check." she states smiling as she refers to Elsa.

Elsa couldn't help but feel her face flush slightly, though she couldn't pin on why that was. "I concur...now, is there anything less...intense you'd like to talk about?"

"Hmmmm" Rumi thinks, mentally checking through her 'conversation starters list'. "Are there any roles you want to play on Broadway?"

"Oh my god, where to even start!" Elsa starts to ramble on, both women talk to each other passionately about their wants and desires for their careers till the sun sank and the moon rose. They were so enamored by their conversations, they didn't notice the change until their phones lit up.

"Looks like the girls are back from the bathhouse." Rumi muses, which results in Elsa getting up.

"Which probably means I got to head out back to the training grounds. Need to wake up bright and early for another day of training." Elsa goes to pick up Rumi's empty cup to bring it inside.

"Awe thank you, I could throw it out myself though." Rumi asserts only to be met with the blonde shaking her head.

"Na, I don't want it to interrupt your creative process." She stated as she walked to the door, before pausing and turning to the sitting women "And Rumi...thank you, for the talk. It was nice" she said sweetly, eyes soft like the moonlight above, but still holding so much warmth that was felt within Rumi.

"Of course, have a good night Elsa" She watches the blonde go inside. Afterward she continues to think, about what they all said, about her friends and where they came from. She began to softly sing 

A few years have passed and Huntrix continued their ride to international success, traveling the world, fighting demons, making friends and kicking ass. They were in their third year and were finally returning home after another long, fun if grueling tour

“This is it, our biggest show.” “With the most songs.” “The most moves.” “Which means, the most carb loading!” “For the FAAANS!”

The girls start devouring the food on the table, casually talking amongst each other as they load up on the energy rich food. Maybe with a little too much enthusiasm for the nervous demons watching them on the plane they recently hijacked, making them question if all humans were like this. But it was a short lived detour as the girls realized what was going on, and effortlessly slaughtered intruders before they had to jump from the now trashed plane.

As they fall, Rumi decides to add to her cockyness by taking a selfie of herself, Zoey and Mira plummeting towards the earth. Sending it to her blonde friend, who thankfully replied back immediately, hearting the selfie.

Elsa: Lol looks like you’re having fun. The photo looks good!  

Good luck tonight! <3

Rumi beams, getting hyped before whipping around to kick some demon ass with her best friends as they make their dramatic entrance to their last concert. Which ended smoothly, with the girls still riding on adrenaline high as they walked in comfy white robes. Rumi finally gets to check her phone post show, texting Elsa as the group heads to the elevator. Rumi: Thanks for the message! Just got back to our apartment building. 

Elsa: Fantastic! How did the rest of the show go?

Rumi: Very well! We saw the Honmoon turn gold!

Elsa: That's awesome! Congratulations! You’ve all worked so hard!

Rumi: Thank you! Now what’s the statue with you guys?

Elsa: Anna and I got here a little while ago, we just finished unpacking at the Airbnb and we’re going to plan out the next few weeks. Feel free to text us if you and the girls wanna hang out. Just make sure you all rest. Don’t feel obligated to hang out with us until you all are well rested.

Rumi smiled, knowing that won’t be necessary: Will do, take it easy now! 

Elsa: You too! Also tell the girls I say hi!

Rumi: I will

“Was that Elsa~?” inquired the youngest member in a cheeky manner, causing her leader to roll her eyes.

“Yes, she just said hi.”

“Awe tell her it’s reciprocated!!”

“We’lll definitely have to hang out with them again, after we hibernate for a few days.” Mira groans out as the three enter the elevator, earning an arrangement from Zoey, but none from a suspiciously quiet Rumi. As the girls walked into their apartment, she was only really half paying attention to Zoey and Mira talking about relaxing, humming in reply. She was too focused on her phone as she finished the final preparation for the announcement of Golden. 

“Let’s do this.”

She hit the launch button, there’s no turning back. She can feel her excitement building as she goes to change. They were all so close, and with her favorite song they’ve made recently, she was ecstatic. Soon there won’t be a need to hide, no more secrets, she can finally be free with all her friends, out and proud.  

Rumi broke the news about dropping the single to Mira and Zoey who were distraught at her going rogue, but it soon subsided as they all celebrated their song climbing the charts. As the group started making their way to promote their song, Rumi felt her phone hum, pulling it out to see a block of notifications. Which wasn't surprising…until she saw a block of text from two certain individuals that were demanding her attention. She began to sweat ever so slightly as she opened them.

FiestyPants: Rumi, I love you with all my heart...but. What. The. FUCK!? 

Elsa: WHAT DID I JUST SAY ABOUT RESTING!? WEREN’T YOU SUPPOSED TO BE ON BREAK!?!?!

FiestyPants: WHY ARE YOU DROPPING SINGLES!?! I mean don’t get me wrong it’s amazing! But like GUUUUURL!!!

Elsa: I agree the single is amazing, you all did an amazing job! But Rumi REST! =’( =’(

Please, I beg you!

The idol could only chuckle, but the guilt started to set in. Of course she didn’t want to overwork and worry her friends, but she was so close to sealing the honmoon, she couldn’t back down now. Rumi: Sorry guys, but it had to be done. On the plus side we have a live performance tomorrow, you both are absolutely invited to join! We’d love to have you there.

Elsa groans in a slight annoyance, of course Rumi would do this. But she can’t be too mad at her for it, especially when she’s pulled similar stunts in the past. Her ambition and drive was always admirable, and it was always cute seeing her get so excited and wrapped up in her work. At least she will get to see her in person tomorrow.

Elsa: Sounds good, we’ll be there! =)

Elsa and Anna arrived at the rehearsal with gift bags in tow, sneaking their way in through the back to avoid any attention from the mob of fans waiting outside the venue door. Thankfully Bobby was kind enough to let them in, eyes shining as he saw the women at the door. 

“Hi girls!”

“Hi Bobby!” they say in unison, a habit they picked up from the Huntrix gals. The sisters hug him and offer him both a present “We got these for you!” “Aw you didn’t have to!” he smiles.

“Of course we did, we were coming into town and we had to share our love for our friends’ stage dad.” Anna states as a fact, causing Bobby to burst into joyous tears.

“Awe thank yoooou. Well, feel free to sit or stand wherever you two like. The girls will be out soon and I can take their bags as well.” He says, grabbing the rest of the gifts.

“Are you sure you don’t need help with anything?” Elsa inquiries, following the shorter man. Both her and Anna have developed a habit of offering their help to Bobby and the rest of the Huntrix crew to feel less guilty about being treated like VIP.

“Nonsense, now go go!” He shoos them off to, ensuring they get water as he sets the gifts aside to be opened later. Finally the girls come out in their golden costumes, Zoey intimately looking around until she locks in on Anna and runs over.

Mira saw the chaos about to unfold “Oh boy, brace yourself Anna!!” which resulted in the redhead turning just in time to catch the slightly shorter woman in her arms for a hug. “Gotcha! Hi Zoey!”

“Awe no fair, Mira altered you! Also hi!” Returning the hug “Thank you for coming!” She says as she was set down, moving to give Elsa a less intense hug as the other members join in the greetings, with Rumi hugging Elsa first.

“Hi Elsa!”

“Hi Rumi. Thank you for inviting us to the performance.” Elsa greets, receiving a soft squeeze from the shorter woman who released her to greet Mira. “Of course, it’s always a delight to see you in person. Thank you for coming at the last minute, sorry for the surprise." she says sheepishly, hand rubbing the back of her neck. Only for the actor to shake her head “You’re perfectly fine. So long as you let these two rest!” pointing to Mira and Zoey.

“She may be a workaholic, but she’s not THAT curel…most days.” Mira smugly states, laughing as Rumi playfully shoves her. 

Elsa smiles, her eyes soon falling to the women’s clothes “I absolutely adore the costumes. You all look stunning.” She starts walking around to admire all the details. “You really should talk to our designer, I think you’d really enjoy learning from them.” Rumi suggests, earning a snorted laugh from Anna. “Knowing her she’d just turn it into more work.” “Oh hush, though I wouldn’t object to their number-”

“Sorry to interrupt-” Bobby came in, slightly in a rush “But it’s time to start prepping girls.” “Oh right, sorry for distracting you all. Break a leg!” Elsa says as she and Anna take their seats, with Rumi and her girls waving back as they follow Bobby. “We’ll chat after the performance!”

Everything was fine…or at least it was supposed to be. Rumi was performing well, effortlessly hitting the notes, striking each pose with power and accuracy. Everything should be fine. But then, she got to climb and Rumi felt herself choke, and notes weren't coming out. Clearing her throat, she brushes it off. It was just a simple trip, she can do this. But it happened again. Nothing came out other than a staggered cough, the notes just…stopped. 

“Rumi? Are you ok?” Mira asks, concern laced in her voice.

“Do you need some water?” Bobby inquires, also concerned.

Panic was starting to set in, and she needed an out.

“I just need five, I’mma take five” she states, walking back to the changing rooms, very much feeling the dread of the eyes falling on her. She rushes to her room, slamming the door shut as she takes a moment to breathe. Shakily walks to the mirror and unzips her top, only to reveal the pattern…they got bigger and are crawling up her throat.

“N-no” she can feel her breathing pick up, panic slowly creeping in and her throat felt tighter. She NEEDS air, without a second though she leaves through the back door, avoiding thousands of excited fans as she just runs. Not sure where, or why, she just needed to run. The doubts and fears start to fester, boiling into her eyes as she tries to clear her way through the mental fog. “We are hunters, voices strong. Slaying demons with our song.”

“Fix the world and make it right, when darkness finally meets the light.”Rumi ran until she felt safer, not really caring where, just out of sight from prying eyes, atop a building outlooking Seoul seemed to do. She tears off her tight coat, letting her patterns finally breathe. Feeling a sense of disgust at the relief of her patterns being bare to the world to see, she starts to break.

“We are hunter’s voices strong, a-and I know I be-e-lieeeve-ee” 

The coughing starts again as she falls to her knees, causing a ripple in the honmoon. How can this happen, she’s so close to she can taste it. How will she ever fix the world and herself if she can’t sing? Was she not supposed to ever be free? The weight of all the work she had poured into getting this far, the blood, sweat and tears she shed…suddenly it was now at risk…Were mistakes her never supposed to succeed?

“Why when I’m so close…why…WHY!?” her anger finally slipping out of her as she yells, sending a demonic growl ripping across the honmoon. Her body tightens, this was new and terrifying. She couldn’t bear to do it again, slowly and calmly trying to collect herself and subdue the anger before starting to head back home. She doesn’t care to look at the time lost, only to get herself back to her safe place to prevent any more outbursts. Arriving home she curls in to hug herself, mind flooded with guilt, shame and worry. Only to look up to meet the worried expressions of her best friends, who clearly were waiting for her. Zoey stood, anticipating Rumi to say something but she didn’t. Thankfully she didn’t really need to, her girls walked over, offering their quiet comfort and reassurance. If anything else, right now, she has them.

Earlier Elsa had seen a purple braid round the corner as she got a drink, in her heart she knew it was Rumi. Every fiber of her being told her to go after her, but she refrained. She was close to Rumi, but didn’t want to follow her ‘unwanted’, so she let her be and didn’t tell anyone else. Later she wishes she did, cause Rumi didn’t show up again to the live performance. While she thankfully didn’t have to deal with the fall out, worry had set in. Which only grew as the group of hunters saw the honmoon ripple in a distressing pink. Eventually Anna and Elsa decided it was best to go back to their Airbnb, despite the anxiety over Rumi still missing. Elsa felt her powers slowly growing, she was controlling them but it was increasingly difficult as the stress set in, she didn’t even notice the room growing colder. All they could do was wait, and wait they did as they both felt sick with worry. Thankfully it did not last when they finally saw a text from the resistant choreographer in the group chat.

ResidentRBF: Hey, just wanted to let you guys know that Rumi is home. She’s physically ok if a bit shaken, but we are gonna go get some soup and talk. We’ll keep you posted.

Both sisters sigh, and the home feels slightly warmer than it did a moment before. “Thank the gods she’s ok…though how ok I’m not sure…” the blonde mutters, still pacing close to the front entrance.

“Sis, you’re spiraling. I know you’re worried, but we can’t really do anything unless Rumi asks us. Plus I don’t want you to make yourself sick from worry.” Anna states, causing the blonde to sigh in defeat.

“Yeah…you’re right…I’m sorry.”

“It’s ok, at least we are here in case they need help. Maybe they’ll message us before we hit the hay, and we’ll come up with a game plan.”

Thankfully Anna was right on the money, because as they were getting ready for bed, they got a text from Rumi.

Rumi: Hey guys, I’m so sorry about the live performance tonight. But I’m going to be upfront with you both. I think my voice is in trouble. We are going to go to the doctor tomorrow to see what he suggests. 

Elsa was the first to text back: Don’t worry about it! I’m just happy you are safe and sound. I’m sorry about your voice though.

FiestyPants: Yeah, don’t try to be too hard on yourself. Shit happens.

Elsa: Do you have any idea why this is happening?

Rumi: I’m not entirely sure…But I think we are going to need your help more this time around. We are so close to sealing the honmoon, and it’s important that we do well in the Idol Awards this year. I hate to ask this of you both on your vacation, but we would appreciate your help if you can.

Without skipping a beat Elsa replies.

Elsa: We are more than happy to help! Just tell us what you need and we’ll do what we can! Please take the time you need to rest! 

FiestyPants: Agreed! We are just glad we are actually able to help you in person this time! Like Elsa said, just tell us what you need and we’ll do what we can. Also rest!

Today was like any other full day for Rumi, working on music, practicing choreography, and even touching base with some of her other ventures and businesses. She didn’t mind the hustle and bustle of it all, it allowed her typically busy body self to feel more at ease. Especially with an anticipation of Elsa and Anna visiting in a few days, she welcomed the distraction from longing for her girlfriend. 

The only thing slightly out of the norm was she had a photoshoot for a magazine she was featured in. They asked her to share her story on her patterns, and why she came forward with them. Which she happily accepted, wanting to get her story out there in the hopes that it would touch another person like her, who needed it. She was currently sitting on the set, dressed in one of the costumes selected for her, with only Bobby being the other person she knew currently on set. “Alright, are you ready to go Rumi?” “Ready as I’ll ever be” She states with a smile.

Naturally she expected it to be like any other photoshoot she had done in the past, just some simple posing for a few hours and she’d be done. Though this shoot felt…different. It was her first photoshoot after she revealed her patterns to the public, and that reality started to sink into the back of her mind. She started to feel…uneasy, which she managed to mask relatively well for the first hour or so, channeling the calm collective ‘queen of pop’ persona she’s formed. But eventually it started getting to a point where it was too much. With the lights beating down on her exposed skin, unfamiliar eyes ranking across her body, lingering on the patterns adorned on her skin.

Even though she’d gotten better at accepting this aspect of her heritage, she’d still had days where they’d upset her. And now, feeling the eyes of the people on set settled on her with intent, she was reminded of the idol awards. It made her skin itch, but like the well trained performer Celine molded her into, the mask remained firmly on. Silently pleading for a break, which thankfully came sooner than she realized. “Aaaaand good! Wonderful job Rumi. I say we should grab a few more photos in different costumes, but for now let's take five ok?” Rumi nods, getting up and walking over to her dressing room where she sighed. Finally letting the mask slip and realizing the tensions she didn’t realize she was holding. Taking a moment before slipping the mask back on, in the hopes of hiding away before anyone noticed how deflated she looked. But fortunately, Bobby did notice.

“Hey Rumi, what’s wrong? Are you ok?” He asks gently, resting a tentative hand on her upper back. She looked at him with a professional smile on her face. “I’m ok, really.”

Bobby only raises an eyebrow, clearly not buying her blatant lie. Which causes her to crack, and sigh in defeat as her patterns turn a dark purple. “I’m sorry Bobby…I…thought I was ok. But this photoshoot…I don’t know, I suddenly feel super anxious and uneasy…how much longer is it?” She asks, her voice unintentionally tapering off into something softer and more vulnerable. “About another hour…do you need anything?” “...Can I ask for an extra ten minutes?” “Of course, I’ll talk to the director while you relax in the dressing room. I’ll get you some snacks as well, ok?” “Yeah…Thank you Bobby.” She says with a soft, if weak smile. Bobby smiles in return, leaving her alone in the room and seeming to make a call.

The ten minutes had passed and Rumi had changed into a new outfit, but was now pacing in the room. She had been debating on reaching out to text her girlfriend or her friends, wanting some form of comfort or reassurance. But refrained, not wanting to bother them. She felt silly seeking out that affirmation. She was the queen of K-pop, she should be able to stick it out for the remainder of the photoshoot. Lost in her own thoughts until she heard a knock on the door. “Come in.”

Bobby pushes in, smiling softly.

“Hi Rumi, how are you feeling?” “A little better… I’ll be ok though, if the director needs me-” “Oh don’t worry about that!” He cuts her off, waving his hands in reassurance. “Take all the time you need, I brought you a snack and some water. I also brought in some back up”

Rumi’s head perks up, tilting her head in confusion. “Wait, back up? What do you-” Her question dies on her tongue as her eyes to catch sight of a tall woman standing behind him.

“Elsa?!” “Annyeong Jagiya” Elsa greets with a soft smile. Rumi’s eyes sparkle, any sense of dread melting away into admiration and love. She rushes forward to hug the other woman, who happily hugs her back, sharing a quick peck on the lips. “You’re here?! I thought you weren’t coming for another two days.” “Some scheduling conflicts came up and we suddenly had free time. We managed to snag another flight that was earlier so we’d get here sooner.” “Oh that's wonderful. Is Anna with you?” “She’ll be here in a minute.” “I invited her and the other girls to come to the photoshoot. I figured you needed a little emotional support.” Bobby reports, reassuring Rumi with a smile. Rumi smiles, her eyes watering slightly. “Thank you Bobby…” “You’re welcome, now you two take it easy for a few minutes. I’m going to grab the other girls, and Elsa make sure you don’t mess up her make up.” he asserts with a performatively firm look of ‘don’t get up to mischief'. “Yes Bobby.” Elsa states with a chuckle, as soon as he closed the door Rumi leaned in and kissed her lips. Passionate but not enough to ruin smear her make up.

“I’m so happy you’re here.” The idol sighs out, nuzzling into the blonde, purring softly. “I’m happy as well, especially seeing you more at ease.” Elsa coos, rubbing her back in a soothing motion. “Bobby called saying you were upset. Want to talk about why?” She inquires, tilting her head. Rumi looks down “I think…it fully hit me that this was my first photoshoot since my patterns were revealed…and I-I was thinking back to the idol awards.” she felt Elsa stiffen slightly in her embrace when she mentioned that stressful day, her patterns had shifted again to that unhappy magenta. “I felt…uneasy, having everyone’s eyes on me. Looking at me like some sort of creature to be witnessed…and feeling like everyone was disgusted with my patterns…and with me…” “Oh Rumi…” “I know, it foolish to feel this way-” “Not at all! Your feelings are absolutely valid and you should feel them.” Elsa affirms, holding the idols cheeks in her hands, gently rubbing them with her thumbs

“It’s a learning process. You aren’t going to just blindly accept this part of you right away. That takes time, and you are more than entitled to that time.” The words wash over Rumi, causing her patterns to shift from purple to blue, leaning into her girlfriend’s touch. “...Thank you, Elsa. I needed that…can we cuddle a little?” Elsa chuckles “Of course”

Rumi drags her to the couch, sitting down and pulling the blonde into her lap. Pressing her face into the crook of her neck as she felt Elsa’s arms wrap around body. Hands slightly wandering up her body in a caressing manner.

“I must say your costume designer did a good job showing off your patterns. You look stunning.” The singer whispers, her hands drifting along the patterns adorned on her stomach. “Thank you…” “Rumi, no” Elsa states in a firm but teasing manner, causing a shy smile to form on the demons lips. “I didn’t say anything-” “You were doubting your beauty! I saw it!” Rumi chuckles “Nothing gets past you does it?” “Not when it comes to my girlfriend’s feelings!” She asserts, cuddling into her. “I can’t wait til this is over, then I can smother your face in kisses.” Rumi blushes, looking deep into the sapphire eyes she’s missed so much. Desperately wanting to cave into desire and ruin her make up. “I can’t wait either-” “RUMIIIII!!!” Both women jump slightly at the intrusion. Being greeted by the familiar chaotic energy of Anna and Zoey, along with the lingering calm of Mira and Bobby. “We heard you were unhappy and self loathing!” “And we are here to kick its butt!” Anna announces, rushing over to hug the two women on the couch with her equally energetic girlfriend. “Oof, thanks guys” Rumi breathlessly chuckles out. “Ok ok, break it up you two. We aren’t trying to kill her” Mira murmurs with a smile on her face.

After the Chicago trip, the group of women made an effort to see each other in person one more time that year, outside of any shows. With Huntrix’s success, they found it easier to be able to visit their friends in the states whenever they desired given their busy schedule allowed it. With their first opportunity to visit their American friends in the form of a text in a group chat.

Elsa: Hi I hope you all are doing well! I wanted to throw this out here, but me and Anna are hosting a holiday party and wanted to extend an invite. It’s the second week from Christmas to avoid any potential conflicts. But don’t worry about making it out here if you can’t, I know you ladies are busy. Probably more so due to the holidays, I just wanted to offer an invite. <=) 

FiestyPants: Join us~ We have burgers and sugar cookies~.

Elsa:...Anna no.

The Huntrix girls sat for a moment, looking at each other and thinking. “Soooo we are going, right?” Mira asks, with Zoey springing up.

“Oh absolutely! I’ve wanted to share the American Holiday season with you two for a while! It’s completely different from here. Not to mention experiencing it in New York, I’m intrigued." 

Rumi was already scrolling through her phone, checking the schedule and texting Bobby “I think we can make it work. Just asked Bobby what he thoughts-oh nevermind he said we can go…that was quick.” 

Zoey squeals “Yes!! I’m excited! Oh wait, we should let them know!”

Elsa sets down her phone, currently looking through her list of tasks for the party. Expecting to wait for a gentle turn down from the k-pop stars. Only for her phone to be aggressively alerted to the group chat.

Rumi: We can come.

ResidentRBF: Coming.

TurtleGirl<3: We are able to make it! I’m so excited!!! <3 <3 <3!!

FiestyPants: Hell yeah let’s goooooooooooo!!!

Elsa could only softly laugh as she felt her chest grow warm. Excitement washing over her at the thought of the group coming to the party. Elsa: Great! We can’t wait to see you all there!

The Kpop stars arriving a few days prior to the party to do some holiday shopping, which may or may not have traumatized Rumi and Mira a little in the process (Never again). Along with them offer their assistance to the actors if needed. Which was very much accepted by the redhead of the house who wasted no time in inviting them over the day before to help. Elsa had been stressing out about the party and was starting to overwork herself, so much so there was a barely notable drop in temperature at the Anderson’s house. She wanted everything to be perfect, and spent most of the day prepping, cooking, baking and cleaning with her sister. Even when their friends arrived she refused to relax, and to continue to work despite her best efforts to be a good host to them. This causes Anna to finally step in.

“Ok, I think you’ve done enough Elsa. Take a break!” Anna says firmly but sweetly, now fully taking charge as she takes her whisk.

Elsa falters “Wait! But, Anna! There’s so much to be done-” “Which Mira and Zoey can help me out with!” cutting off her sister, not allowing the blonde a second to object. “I appreciate how much time and effort you put into making sure everything runs smoothly. BUT! Running yourself ragged will not help. Now you are going to go out and have fun with Rumi and relax!”

The k-pop girls stared in awe at the interaction, amazed how Anna is more than capable of leading, especially when it’s clear her sister needs her help. With Zoey and Mira in particular being impressed.

“Damn…wish she was that demanding and firm with me.”

Elsa opens her mouth to object, but the words fail to come out. Only resulting in a defeated grumble. “Okay…”

Rumi moves next to her, gently grabbing her hand “Hey, it’s ok. They got this. Especially since you set everything up so well.” Smiling softly at her, trying to make sure to reassure her friend before dragging her off.

“Yeah! You basically made the layout easy for the rest of us!” Zoey states, giving her a side hug in reassurance. With Mira coming into view with her skate bag in hand per Anna’s silent request while Rumi was comforting her.

“It’s ok to let Anna take over, you did a great job with everything already. You can lean on her a little more. We promise not to burn the house down. Go, have fun.” She states with a calm smile. Elsa sighs, knowing they were all right and takes her bag. “Thank you all…text if you need anything-”

“Nope! Shoo! Schaddale! Scram!” With Zoey and Mira pushing the two women out the door, with Rumi playing into it by dragging Elsa outside. Once outside, the idol turns to the actor who was still clearly stressed, now focused on her new mission to make her feel more relaxed. “Now, didn’t you text me saying there was a new place that served hot cocoa you really wanted to try?”

This resulted in the blonde smiling, finally allowing herself to relax a little much to the other singer’s delight. The girls walked and Ubered around New York, doing some light shopping, drinking cocoa and enjoying the cold and crisp air. Eventually ending with the two at a small skating ring that was more private. Elsa was currently skating, effortlessly gliding across the ice, completely lost in her element. Her instincts took the lead, performing tricks and old routines, fully allowing herself to let go of the stress…and maybe subconsciously trying to impress Rumi a little. Which worked as the other women watched in awe while attempting to get her own skates on. “Woah…I figured you did ice skating from how you fight, but I didn’t realize just how skilled you are.” Elsa softly laughs “Thank you, I did compete as a kid. I do truly love it, but my heart was always meant for theater. Plus it’s nice to have one of my loves close as a hobby, and it keeps me fit for my role as a hunter.” lost in her own thoughts until her eyes caught Rumi attempting to come on the ice, she was a little bowlegged, arms out on the side attempting to maintain her balance. She couldn’t help but laugh a little, it was cute, like a baby reindeer attempting to walk.

“Want a hand?”

“Hey now, I can skate a little. I just…need a second…though a hand wouldn't hurt.” Rumi admits in a huff of defeat, letting her pride drop. Elsa graciously glides over, taking her hand and helping her recall the basics. The two skated around, with Elsa becoming more playful and trying to get the other braided women to try some basic tricks. 

“Elsa I don’t know if I can do that-” before she realized what happened, the blonde woman grabs her hands and starts to drag her along the ice.

“Come oooooon you can do it!” She says encouragingly playful, giving her a small amount of momentum for her to attempt a forward pivot and a small spin. Rumi was shocked but excited when she did the trick, and didn’t break her ankle.

“Holy shit, I did it!”

“I knew you could!” Elsa smiles, clapping her hands together. Both women beaming as they continue to skate and do tricks until they both got sufficiently tired and headed home.

The rest of the evening was thankfully chill, Anna, Mira and Zoey were able to complete everything needed for the party, with a few distractions along the way and all three looking slightly disheveled. This allowed the women to sit and relax, opening their holiday presents to each other and using Christmas movies as a comforting background noise. 

“It is a shame Bobby couldn’t join us.” Anna sadly pouts, pouring some red wine in Mira’s cup as she sits manstreading on the recliner.

“It is, but he deserved a break. Especially with his family and boyfriend.” the taller women states matter of factly. Earring in a soft ‘fair’ from the redhead who refilled Rumi’s and Elsa’s glass as the women sat next to each other. With Zoey standing up and grabbing a box, dragging it to the coffee table.

“Alright! Now, if it’s ok. Elsa!” catching the taller women off guard, resulting in a soft chuckle from Rumi as the other women looking at the short girl puzzled.

“Since your birthday is so close, we all decided to give you a joint gift to celebrate it separate from Christmas! If you want to open it, that is.”

“Awe I’d be honored to, you didn’t have to.”

“Oh hush, we came all the way from Korea, you didn’t think we wouldn’t spoil the soon to be birthday girl?” Mira inquires with a coyly raised eyebrow.

“Well, it’s appreciated! I just feel like I deserve to be so spoiled-” “Nonsense!” Rumi cuts in gently “We all witnessed you working your ass off earlier today, if anyone deserves some extra presents it's you!”

Elsa suddenly got very flustered and shy at everyone’s sweet words, but managed to push through. “Well, thank you all so much.”

Anna jumps in “Well quite stalling, open them!”

She chuckles at her sister as she starts opening the gift, unwrapping each color coded gift from each respective hunter. Mira got her some fine sake and a weighted arctic fox plush, Zoey bought her a huge wearable blanket with pockets and lots of Korean snacks that you couldn’t get in the states. Then it came to Rumi’s gift, not only did she receive a bundle of Korean chocolate, but a handmade music notebook with a blue leather cover that had nordic engraved details along the edge that were painted gold.

“I remembered the day we first wrote music together, and found this one artist who made really beautiful notebooks. I figured having a more personalized book would be nice, and maybe be a way to help encourage you to continue your creative venture.” Rumi shyly shares, playing with her braid slightly as she became a little flustered and worried that the gift was ‘too much’. Elsa wanted to cry so hard, the gift was gorgeous, and it was so sweet and thoughtful. All the gifts were! But this one took the cake. “I love it so much, and the nordic markings…the colors…Rumi, this is amazing. Thank you so much.”

Rumi smiles, able to breathe. “You’re welcome! A-and when you run out of paper, you can replace the paper with new ones!!”

“Oh that’s wonderful! I can use it forever now!” Elsa grins at her friend, excited about the new information.

The other girls look at the duo having a sweet moment with awe and a hint of annoyance, all sharing one thought.

“These bitches are so fucking gay, just kiss already!” 

It took all of Anna’s will power not to grab the mistletoe and hang it over the two useless idiots clearly in love. But she let it be, mainly because she knows Elsa will personally hunt her down if she did otherwise. 

The rest of the evening and the following party went smoothly, with the Huntrix girls able to meet their friend’s fellow guild members. All were having a good time eating, drinking and chatting. Which was surprisingly comfortable to the blonde, while the voice still lingered in the back of her mind that she was still dangerous. With the gloves remaining firm on her hands, she no longer was as stressed about it. Allowing herself to enjoy it a little, though during the entire time Elsa couldn’t help her eyes wander back to Rumi. Relishing in the glee she felt having her here in, seeing her mingle among her fellow loved ones, watching her confidently talking to others, being so infectiously sweet and kind. She tried to just appreciate having the purple haired women in her life. But deep down…she knew she desperately wanted more…but accepted that she never could.

Christmas came and went, and Rumi was back in her comfort zone by working herself into the ground. Talking to Bobby about upcoming events and shows, planning another tour, scheduling more recording sessions, and currently working on the girl’s little live event they were performing for Seollal. She did this all with the perfect smile she’s crafted over the years of her life, fine tuning it to appeal to everyone and showcase that everything was fine. Even though there was a part of her that was feeling the ashes prickle from the flame running out. But thankfully for her, Mira and Zoey weren’t just anyone, and they saw right through their leader’s photogenic smile. Seeing her become slightly sluggish as the busy work kept coming. And little to their leader’s knowledge, the other two had plans on how to aid her.

It was the day before the live performance, Rumi had finished washing up and had gotten ready to go to practice. Rushing into the living room to look for her friends on their beloved couch. 

“Hey girls, are you ready to go practice for tomorrow-why are you both still in your pjs-…and why are you looking at me like that?” She inquires, tilting her head. Baffled at their current state.

“Well, we might have a little surprise for you.” Mira states with a smirk as she lazes on the couch. Only causing Rumi to back up slightly as she catches Zoey’s smile, clearly barely holding back giddy excitement.

“...You’re scaring me…what are you two planning-”

“Oh you know, nothing special. Just taking the day off and maybe having a nice dinner with some friends before the live of tomorrow.” A new playfully voice coming from behind the idol, from none other than her best friend.

“Elsa!?” She yelps as she turns around, shocked to see the blonde standing before her with her arms out to shyly offer a hug, which she took. Quickly sprinting into her arms, and in her excitement grabbing the blonde and happily spinning her around. Earning a startled laugh from the other women.

“It’s lovely to see you! But what are you doing here?? When did you get here?” She asks excitedly as she sets her down, promptly releasing Elsa from her grip. 

“Weeeelll” A second voice came from another room, revealing the freckled sister. “We’re kinda thinking about visiting you all during Seollal for a while.” She explains while greeting Rumi with a hug.

Elsa added “Pluuus Mira and Zoey invited us to the live show you all had, and we saw some plane tickets on sale to Korea during the same time. Needless to say, me and Anna decided to be a little spontaneous…for once.”

“We just got here, you were in the shower while we arrived.” Anna stated cheekily, Rumi could only laugh.

“Well…I guess it wouldn’t hurt to have the day off…It’s nice to have you both here. So, did the two trouble makers say what the game plan was?” turning to playfully glare at her best friends who joined the three by the door.

“Actually yes! Elsa and Anna offered to help us make Nokdujeon and Tteokguk. Along with playing games and watching movies naturally. Buuuuuut we need you and Elsa to go get the ingredients, mainly because Bobby won’t be able to come until later.”

Rumi raises her eyebrow at Zoey’s suggestion “Okaaay? And why just me and Elsa?”

“Because you’re the resident cook who knows exactly what to look for. And you both are workaholics we are forbidding from working, thus Anna being here as well.” Mira states in her deadpanned tone to hide the true intentions. With Rumi shrugging, none the wiser.

“You know, fair enough. Is that ok with you Elsa?”

“Sounds good to me, I’d love to see Seoul during the winter.” She smiles, eyes sparkled with admiration for the season, it was infectious to Rumi.

“Give me a second to grab my coat, then we can get going.” Elsa watches her run to her bedroom, not aware of the trio of girls reveling in their master plan.

Elsa walked around town with Rumi, both shopping for the ingredients they needed. Attempting to fight through the crowds, and maybe splurging a little on some Maejakgwa and Yakgwa for the girls to try and maybe share with their friends. Both taking in the gentle the white noise of the busy streets, it was strangely comforting to them. Especially during a holiday that was the sign of a fresh start around the corner, and the feeling of love for friends and family engulfed the air. The two women decided to take a little detour to walk through a park just to talk without the chaos of their family born and found.

“Thank you for coming to run errands with me Elsa."

“Of course, and thank you for being so flexible with this all. I was honestly worried about springing this one for you. I know sometimes when changes like this happen during my busy week I tend to shut down. And you had a whole live show that you were preparing for. But you handled it beautifully.” She states with a smile, earring one from Rumi in return with a faint blush.

“Thank you, I can definitely say I’m definitely not this…’gracious’ most of the time with change. At least internally, but I try not to let it show. Ya know, our faults and-”

“-fears must never be seen.” Elsa adds on, mimicking Rumi’s strained if mocking tone. Both softly laugh at how in sync they were when referring to the mantra they live by.

“But I’d like to think I’ve gotten better at letting that stuff slide. Being around Zoey and Mira has really helped.”

“I get that. I’ve definitely picked up some of Anna’s traits, I guess that just happens when you live with someone for so long. You just start applying their attributes.” 

“For better and for much worse at times” Rumi says jokingly, drawing out another amused scoff from her friend. The wind had picked up and blew past the two, causing the pop idol to shiver. The draft caught her off guard with how particularly cold it was, her nose turning slightly pink. With her friend seeing this and sets the bags she was carrying down, pulling off her own scarf.

“Here.” 

Before Rumi could react, Elsa was already wrapping her scarf around her neck. Straightening it out and ensuring it was warm and snug before radiating a smile at the shorter women. It was moments like this that made Rumi’s heart melt into her chest, cultivating her fondness for the other women.

“Thank you, but won’t you get cold?” She asks with a raised eyebrow. Elsa shrugs “I’ll be ok, the cold never bothered me anyway.” asserting casually, mentally crediting one good thing to her condition.

“Yeah but at the cost of not standing the heat, Miss Popsicle.” she teases, earring a scoff from her freckled friend.

“You brat! I’ll just take my scarf back then!” She reaches for it, only for Rumi to jump away before taking off.

“Nope it’s mine now!”

“W-wa- Rumi! Careful! You’ll slip and fall!” she shouts as she grabs her bags, bolting after purple haired women.

Rumi only laughs “Then you better be there to catch me!”  Moments like these didn’t come often for Rumi, where everything in the world didn’t matter and she was just allowed to be. Not trying to figure out how to solidify the honmoon in gold, not working herself to the bone to perfect a new song or dance to perform, not trying to play the perfect idol that the world expects out of her. She was just allowed to be a goofball with one of her best friends. Enjoying running around outside in the snow like a little kid, a momentary freedom from the mental weight she held over herself. Only her friends have brought that sense of relief, but it was always fleeting. For she was tethered to the curse of the patterns that were patched into her skin.

The two ran around a little, playing in the snow along their walk to Huntrix's apartment. Making snow angles, and even making two little snow people to guard the building. Rumi felt her stare begin to linger on Elsa, whose beauty and gentle nature shimmered like the full moon. With the blonde finally being free from any obligations, enjoying the refreshing crisp air was clear on her face. The brown eyed woman felt her chest tighten with affection and a new sense of boldness she received from the former moment of glee. 

“Hey Elsa, I-” As soon as her eyes met those compassionate blue pools, the words caught in her throat, and her confidence died along with it. Celine’s words echoed like a death rattle, deafening in her skull. She knew she couldn’t do it.

“I…I just wanted to say thank you again…for coming. You and Anna being here with us, it’s made this Seollal truly special.” Elsa gives her a soft touched smile

“Of course, thank you for giving us the chance to do so.” 

It was a solo day for the Huntrix gals, each of them having to run errands and doing their side hustles. Zoey and Mira had just finished their solo photoshoots, and had arrived home to veg out on the couch for the rest of the evening. Only to notice that Rumi wasn’t present anywhere, at first it wasn’t alarming they figured she just went on a walk or something. But after 30 minutes of no sign of her and no reply to their text messages, they start to panic. Frantically looking around the apartment, even texting Bobby asking where she was. When he said he didn’t see her, they were about ready to go on a man hunt for the women through Seoul. Until they got a ping from their phone, jumping on it to see not a text from Rumi, but from Anna weirdly enough.

FiestyPants: Heeeeey, you girls lost something? ResidentRBF: Anna…don’t tell me you have Rumi with you?

TurtleGirl<3: Please do! We’ve been looking for her for the past 30 minutes!

Just as they texted, Anna requested a facetime call on Mira’s phone. Which they promptly open.

“Hey, so make sure to keep quiet. It’s like 8 am here~” She states, walking around her house.

“Yeah and it’s 10 pm here. You better tell us that Rumi is there with you guys or else I’m calling the cops.” Mira demands quietly, Zoey peeking over her shoulder looking confused if worried. But Anna’s face of mischief gave them the answer they were looking for. “Oh she is, just look.” Anna turns her camera around to show Rumi sleeping, curled up with her arms clinging onto a sleeping Elsa, face tucked into her neck. While the blonde had an arm lazily wrapped around her waist, and a hand on her back to hold her close.

“Aaaaaaaw. Oh my god they are so cute.” Zoey is barely able to contain her squeal, Mira sighing in relief, a soft ‘mother fucker’ escaped under her breath. The redhead softly laughs. “Yeah I just woke up, and saw that Elsa wasn’t, I knew there was something suspicious…I guess I know why now. I don’t know when she showed up, th girl must be hit with jet lag so fucking haaaard.” She whispers from the doorway.

“Fuck her and her god damn demon powers” Mira mutters

“Understandable reaction-guys she’s purring.” Anna’s eyes widened in excitement as she heard the soft rumbling. “Shut up! Let us hear!” Anna then sneaks quietly into the bedroom, holding the camera close enough to hear Rumi purr into Elsa’s neck.

“I’m gonna die” Zoey squeals out, Mira rolling her eyes. “How is your sister not awake bro?”

“I am” a soft if groggy voice joins the conversation, startling all three women. “Shit! I’ll text you later byyyyeee” Anna swiftly hangs up as she runs out the room. Immediately going straight to texting to give the sleepy women some peace and quiet. 

FiestyPants: I’ll text you when she wakes up ok?” The two idols look at each other before sighing out a chuckle, before having their attention pulled away by another ping.

FiestyPants: I lied, Elsa is awake and texting me. Rumi apparently teleported into her room around like 5 am. She said she looked tired so my running theory is that she was exhausted, overly emotional and just wanted her girlfriend…aparently she was very needy about it.

TurtleGirl<3: We have been working pretty hard lately, and she had to deal with a lot of Celine (ugh hate her) stuff. Also lucky bitch, being able to teleport to your girlfriend’s house whenever you want! >=T 

ResidentRBF: Lol someone is bitter~

TurtleGirl<3: Can you blame me! I miss my Anna! Sue me! </3

FiestyPants: lol I miss you both too. </3 ResidentRBF: Well thank you for keeping tabs on her love. <3 FiestyPants: np ^//////^

I’ll make sure she goes home after she wakes up.

ResidentRBF: We’ll probably be asleep. But keep texting.

FiestyPants: Will do! Sleep well, love you both. <3 TurtleGirl<3: Love you! ^3^ <3

Rumi is pouting, currently annoyed at their fans. Which is a rare occurrence, most of their fans have been beyond wonderful people, and their antics never really bothered her all that much, but recently it’s been annoying her. What changed? Simple, Elsa caught their attention. 

Ever since their performance/saving the world from Gwi-ma, their fans and the K-pop community as a whole started to finally take notice of Elsa and Anna, seeing them partaking in the performance. It had been well known to the public that the group of women were friends, but since then their fans have pseudo adopted the sisters as honorary members of Huntrix. Becoming obsessed with their careers, music, and even making fanart for them. While it was cute seeing their fans accept their friends, and loving them as much as they did. The sisters weren’t immune to the typical fandom shenanigans, particularly…shipping. And oh boy did they get a LOT of shipping posts. Or rather, Elsa in particular seemed to be getting a lot of shipping posts. 

Rumi could only speculate this was due to a combination of things. One being Anna being seen as unshipable due to dating a guy named Kristoff, and being open about dating people in the past. So people couldn’t speculate on her, while Elsa was a lot more quiet, shy, and has not disclosed any romantic interest. Which probably made her much more alluring, especially to speculation. Plus Rumi and Elsa had decided to keep their relationship private, not really wanting to share their love of each other with the world quite yet. Though she couldn’t deny that she was annoyed at people constantly shipping her with other people. 

While it normally didn’t bug Rumi at first, if anything it was a fun thing to talk about with her girlfriend. But it seemed to have ramped up the past few months. With people constantly posting shipping edits of her with cast members on Broadway, discussing her interactions with actors or actresses on movie sets, speculating on who her songs were about, even recalling her glaring at Jinu during the meet and greet as a glare of jealousy. With Elsa doing promotional material for a movie she played a supporting role in, the spotlight was on her. Especially when pictures of Elsa talking to an actor named Jack got people in a tissy, and the Jelsa hashtag was trending for a week. Normally Rumi would ignore this, and was usually easily able to do so. It didn’t help that her chronically online maknae was spamming her with posts. Which led her down the sink pit of online discourse, and thus her being annoyed.

A ping from her phone derailed her from her annoyance as she saw a text from her girlfriend.

Elsa: Hi honey! <3

Rumi: Hi sweetheart! How are you? <3 <3

Elsa: Annoyed not gonna lie.

Rumi: Aw =(

Why? Elsa: *sends her a link to a Jelsa thread, full of edits, art and posts* This has been my feed all week. Rumi: Ooooh Elsa: Yeah Ugh, look I love your fans but do they need to bombard my feed with posts of me with Jack? Rumi: Unfortunately fans are gonna do what fans are gonna do. Sorry honey =(

Elsa: It's ok, it’s just weird. I just wish they would acknowledge I’m a lesbain, but what can ya do? At least Jack is getting a kick out of it. Rumi: Oh I bet his boyfriend is thrilled lol Elsa: Lol you have no idea, Hiccup jokingly said he’d gonna fight me outside a Dennys for Jack’s hand.

Rumi: That's gay on gay violence! Elsa: Lol 

…Hey Rumi…maybe we should consider making our relationship public? As much as I wanna keep you to myself. I can’t deny that I want to share my love for you publicly…and maybe counter these posts. Rumi:...yeah, I’ve been thinking about it too. Zoey has been spamming me with edits all week, and all I can think about is “Damn I wish it was an edit of me and Elsa”. Elsa: same, Anna has been doing the same thing. Though with you getting shipped. Rumi: Oh geeze, with who?

Elsa: Mostly Jinu and the other Saja boys Rumi: Oh woof 🙄

Elsa: Yeah…not gonna lie, it makes me a little jealous. Rumi: aaaw sweetie  Elsa: Don’t look at me >=T Rumi: I can’t help it! You are cute when you’re jealous~ Elsa: shut up Rumi: Love you too <3

Elsa: Well I gotta get to work, I’ll call you later. Sleep well baby! <3 Rumi: Good luck at work! <3 She sets her phone down, looking at the ceiling while her mind swirled in thought about what Elsa said, and still being torn on it. She didn’t want to feel like the public was forcing her to reveal her relationship. Though it would be nice to be more open and carefree about her affection towards her girlfriend without the paranoia of being caught. So she mentally put it on the back burner, she could bear a few more months of shipping post…or so she thought, until she started seeing the AI edits.

She was just casually scrolling on her phone when Zoey sent her a text shit talking about an AI edit of Elsa and Jack kissing. And Rumi couldn’t quite put her finger on it, but the though of people using AI to make her girlfriend look like she's  smooching a guy made something in her snap. That was the final straw, and it finally set her off into operation “Hard Launch Rumlsa”. Now normally she’d talk to her girlfriend about stuff like this, along with coming up with a plan with her. But her jealousy and impulsiveness overruled her critical thoughts. Ontop of seeing the perfect opportunity to do so during Seollal. 

Zoey decided to have a “Huntrix Korean New Year live stream” with the other girls to talk about some of their plans for the upcoming year, sharing stories and talking about life. Along with playing video games, highlighting fanart and even teasing a surprise guest for the fans. It was the perfect opportunity. 

Zoey opens up the camera with her cute little gamer set up as she greets the chat. “Hey everyone! Thank you for joining us today, Happy Seollal!” Moving to reveal the other huntrix members sitting on their beloved couch. “Hi everyone” Rumi greets with a small wave. “Hey hunters! Ya’ll ready for a fun stream?” Mira cheers, hyping the chat up as they begin to start talking. They allowed chat to send in general questions at the start. Mostly revolving around how everyone was doing and if they were enjoying Seollal. It eventually got around to questions about goals for the new year. Each member answers before eventually getting to Rumi, who blatantly said “Oh you know the typical stuff, make some new songs, try to relax a little more, hang out with my girlfriend. I was considering working on a collaboration song with her.”

There was a brief moment of silence before the chat exploded, with people starting to speculate on who it could be. A lot of them guessed it was Huntrix, which would amuse the other members if they weren’t too busy looking at their normally overly cautious leader dropping so private so casually. “Wow, you really said that!” Zoey gasps, finally picking her jaw off the floor. “I did, I figured it was time to mention it…plus, we’ve been talking about going public for a while…so, why not?” She says with a shrug, resulting in an amused chuckle from Mira. “Nice to see you being bold for once.” “I can be bold when I want to be!” “Then it must be a blood moon or something.” She teases, resulting in a eyeroll from Rumi. “Chat’s asking when they’ll get to meet her.” “You will, just be patient! I won’t say when though.” Rumi mutters, watching Zoey eyeing the blurring text on screen and laughing. “You’re so cruel Ru, they are whining.” “Good things come to those that wait” Rumi states, with a hint of amusement in her eyes. The stream carried on for multiple hours, with Rumi’s reveal trending on social media as people began to speculate with annoyance at being denied an answer. All the while the idols waited patiently for their special guests, who had offered to bring them food to eat during the stream. Completely unaware of the tiger striped idol stirring of the pot. A calm before the storm as the elevator door pinged, and the three women perk up. Zoey smiles, turning to chat “Hey chat! We also have a surprise for you all! Our special guests are finally here, with food!” Chat then erupted with cheer when Elsa and Anna pop into view of the camera

Chat:

OMG!

OoO

Elsa and Anna! HIIiiiiii

=D

A new challenger has appeared! Anna skips closer to the camera, waving her bag holding hand. “Hi chat! Hope you all are doing well! We are joining the live stream to celebrate!”  Stepping back to let her sister be seen in the camera as she sets the bags of food down on the table.

“Hello” Elsa says shyly, giving a tiny wave as she moves to sit down. But before anything else could happen, Rumi spoke up.

“So yeah, we have some special guests joining us today, including!” Rumi reaches out, grabbing Elsa by the waist, causing her to squeak as she’s pulled into her lap. “My girlfriend.” She says with a sly smile, arms wrapped around her girlfriend’s waist as she rests her chin on her shoulder in a slightly assertive kind of way. Her eyes were slightly dark, a hint of ember shined within them, as if to say to the world ‘mine’. Chat: OoO

I’m SHOOK

GAAAAY

AAAAAAaaaaAAAAHHH!!!!

I’m witnessing

RUMLSA! Rumi chill, no one is taking her from you! Elsa's face is completely red, looking at Rumi in complete shock at her boldness. The other women looking equally as surprised, all the while Zoey is wheezing hard into the mic. “OMG Rumi you’re gonna crash the stream!” Anna laughs as Mira snorts “Of course she would.” “Well the chat wanted to know who it is, so. Here she is!” She says cheerfully, as if she’s presenting her girlfriend, which causes the blonde to shyly cover her face.

“Rumiiiiii.” She whines out cutely with a chuckle, her eyes peeking down at her girlfriend from her fingers. 

“You couldn’t wait could you?” “No, I wanted to share my love of you with our fans and the world” She says sweetly, eyes soft and full of warmth. All Elsa could do was shift to face her, hands now holding her cheek as she got lost in the moment. “That’s fair, and I want to share that love too.” She smiles, kissing her nose.

Chat: Holy shit holy shit! They are so cute!

Fucking KISS! “Okay love birds! Stop before you break the stream” Mira barks, causing the two women to chuckle as they pull away. Elsa moves to sit next to Rumi, but the second they touch she melts into her side, with the idol wrapping a protective arm around her. “See? My girlfriend” She growls playfully, causing the chat to explode again. SOMEONE CLIP THAT OMG

Elsa you lucky mother fuck-

That growl tho Nooo my ship!

Jelsa is dead, long live Rumlsa

“I think we broke them.” Elsa says with a chuckle, to which Rumi only hums and nuzzles into her. “Good, now no one will be mistaken ever again.” She says, kissing her cheek. Anna snickers “Well at least keep it in your pants for the remainder of the stream-” 

“Aaaand chat broke” Zoey whines, the chat screen completely freezing after Anna’s comment. Causing the women to laugh as they attempt to fix the technical issues.

The remainder of the stream (after chat was finally fixed) was pretty chill, everyone asking questions about Elsa and Rumi’s relationship, how they met, what they like to do, etc. With the two happily answering the questions, and being sweet to each other. Eventually the stream ends, Elsa moves to clean up the remaining dishes, with Rumi moving to nuzzle up to her from behind, looking apologetic. “Hey…sorry, for putting you on the spot like that. I promise I won’t do it again-” “Baby it’s ok, honestly I can’t fault you for it. I was a little surprised at first, but we have been talking about going public.” She says, setting the clean dishes down. Turning to hold her cheeks. “Plus, now I can kiss your cute face whenever I want now~”

Rumi hums, nuzzling into the cool hands as her patterns shimmer gold. “Salaghaeyo~”

The other girls look at the duo having a sweet moment with awe and a hint of annoyance, all sharing one thought.

“These bitches are so fucking gay, just kiss already!” 

Anna considered refraining from her chaotic desires, but restraint wasn’t a strong point of hers. She quietly rushed away as the group started to talk about their plans for the month ahead, with Zoey and Mira knowing exactly what she was doing. They watch as she snuck behind the couch and held the mistletoe over Rumi and Elsa’s heads. Both looked confused for a moment until they fully registered what Anna was doing, both faces blooming into a pink hue. “You know the house rules! Under Mistletoe, you have to kiss~”

“N-now hang on there Anna-” Rumi starts to ramble, attempting to pull away. But something about the situation shifted something within Elsa and she decided to do something bold. She moved so she was close to Rumi, reaching out to cup her cheeks, and gently pulled her close enough so their noses touched before softly whispering in a silky voice.

“May I kiss you?” Rumi’s eyes widened, seeing the desire within the blonde's eyes as gloved hands held her cheeks, she could barely get the words out of her tongue tied mouth. “Y-yes” Elsa pulls her in for a kiss. Rumi’s heart exploded as the room of women erupted into cheers. She could barely hear mira say ‘fucking finally’ as she leans into the kiss. She kept it light, sweet, despite there clearly being something more boiling beneath. She felt the temptation to pull the blonde closer and make the kiss much more passionate and heated. But refrained for the sake of her crush’s sister and her friends. Elsa pulls away, face completely flustered realizing what she just did. “U-u-uum well that w-was nice.” Her confidence sank like an anchor, eyes meeting the smug expression of her sister.

“...Excuse me Rumi, I'm going to kill my sister now.” With her immediately shooting up and cashing after Anna, with Anna laughing the entire way. “Welp, I guess we gotta supervise them before she actually kills Anna. Congrats on that kiss Ru” Mira states walking past the dazed idol. “Yeah, I think she liked it!” Zoey says with a wink. Rumi was still blushing, completely flabbergasted as her hands softly touched her lips.

It was 1 am and Rumi couldn’t sleep, going into the kitchen to make some late night tea, only to be met with a familiar blonde. Her face flushed as she felt that familiar surge of affection course through her.

“Hey” She says softly, earning a soft smile from the blonde.

“Couldn’t sleep, made some tea…want some?” Rumi nods, sitting at the table as she watches Elsa make the tea. The two sat quietly if awkwardly at the table, enjoying their warm beverage. Until the blonde spoke. “Thank you…for letting me kiss you by the way…I apologize for coming on so strong a-and out of nowhere.” “No it’s ok…it was nice.” Rumi reassures. Both softly smile at each other before turning away shyly.

“Did…you want to kiss me?” The idol asks softly, causing the actor to turn and meet her gaze. A small timid smile formed on her lips. “I did…” She states, unapologetic if still a little shy about it. Deciding to pluck up any courage she had left within, she decided to cross the line. “...I must confess. I’ve had romantic feelings for you for a while now. You are always so confident, graceful, strong, and funny. But also so sweet and kind…I really like you, Rumi. It’s ok if you don’t feel the same.” The blonde’s eyes fell to her cup, expecting a soft rejection from the idol, only to find a soft hand gently placed on top of her gloved one. Turning to meet the soft, warm and loving doe brown eyes. “I feel the same way towards you, Elsa. You’re so passionate, kind, caring, sweet and just…wonderful. You’re infectious my friend” She says teasingly, causing the blonde to giggle. The two lean forward and give each a soft peck on the lips, too wrapped up in their passion and love to let the fear and shame that had weighed them down for so long to matter. As they pull away, the shy blonde asks. “Rumi…I know this won’t be easy, but…would you like to go out with me?”

Rumi stayed quiet for a second, as the shame started to creep its way back into her consciousness. But as she looked into the sapphire pools in front of her, full of so much love and care. She knew she couldn’t just throw that away. “I would love to…it will be hard. But knowing us, I think we can make this work.”

Elsa smiles, reaching out and hugging the shorter women. Both just enjoying their physical presence and the secret they’ve been guarding for months finally being released.

The two set their emptied cups in the sink, walking to go back to their rooms before falling under another mistletoe hanging in the arch way. They looked at each other, and without saying a word they moved to meet their lips again. They don’t hold back this time, as they kiss each other under the dim lights of the christmas tree. Rumi forgetting restraint as she pinned Elsa to the wall, hands clinging to sweater covered hips. With Elsa’s arms wrapped around her neck, fingers digging into the tight braid she wore. God how deeply she wanted to push further…but knew she couldn’t. She reluctantly pulled away, fully realizing just how heated the kiss got.

“I-I’m sorry, I got carried away…I-I don’t know what came over me-” She was cut off by another shearing hot kiss from her crush, who showed her own desire as she softly nibbled her lip before pulling away sadly.