Mal's POV.
1:00 am saw me laid on my bed sketching. It had been a very long day. The coronation where I had to defeat and shrink my mother, then the after party which I had only left fifteen minutes ago and was still going on. Also, with the realization I really loved Ben and declaring that to practically the whole kingdom, I was drained. Both physically and mentally. Which is exactly the reason why when a knock sounded at my door I huffed and rolled my eyes.
I had every intention of ignoring it until the knocking started again. Who the hell knocks on someone's door at this time of the night. I thought to myself as I pushed my sketch pad away from me. I pushed myself into a sitting position, groaning as I did so. After a few more seconds I finally stood up and headed to the door. I had assumed Evie had forgotten her room key again. So when I unlocked and opened the door I was extremely surprised to find Jane and Lonnie stood there.
"Hey guys, what's up?" I asked the duo, slightly tired and annoyed.
"Well we were kind of hoping to talk to you. If that's okay?" Lonnie asked. I nodded and gestured them inside, closing the door behind them. Since Evie still wasn't back I didn't need to tell them to be quiet, not like they would be able to wake her anyway. Honestly, the girl is such a deep sleeper sometimes it's a wonder she gets to class on time every morning. Turning around to face Lonnie and Jane I found them looking at me with very apologetic faces, before Jane finally spoke and explained why they were there.
"We wanted to apologize for the way we acted yesterday." Jane said, looking quite ashamed of her actions.
"Yeah, we feel really bad about what happened and we haven't had a chance to talk to you." Lonnie carried on the explanation. Really!? This couldn't wait until morning! I thought.
"I appreciate the thought but it's really not necessary." I told them. I honestly had forgotten about what they said so felt I really didn't need their apologies.
"It is. I really didn't mean what I said about Ben never making a villain a queen. I was just trying to fit in. You're not a villain and you would make a great queen." Jane apologized to me again. Jane then moved forward and hugged me. Usually I would pull away but Ben and Evie were making me more affectionate, even though I would never admit it to them.
"Thanks Jane." I told her as I stepped away. Jane was about to move behind Lonnie when I stopped her. "Wait Jane." I told the younger girl causing her to stop and turn to face me again. "Beware, forswear. Replace the old with cool hair." I chanted. Seconds later Jane's hair lengthened and curled slightly.
Jane smiled at me looking extremely pleased with her hair. "Thanks, Mal." She said.
"Hey no worries. I like the confident Jane that comes with this hair." I informed the younger girl who was now beaming at me. I looked in Lonnie's just as she went to talk. "Lonnie don't. You don't need to apologize okay. It's forgotten." I told both girls.
"So could we try being friends?" Lonnie asked me. Jane then turned to look at me with a hopeful look.
"Sure." I stated before we said our goodbye's and Jane and Lonnie left. I had every intention of carrying on with my sketching but once I was laid on my bed I decided against it. Thinking it would be better for me to get some sleep I got under the covers and soon drifted off.
I woke up the next day feeling quite well rested. Although as I turned over I noticed Evie still wasn't here. Maybe she stayed in the boys dorm last night. I wondered. It's not like Evie to stay out all night. I quickly got dressed in some of the outfits Evie had made me. There was no way I was going to go all prissy princess just because I decided I wanted to be good.
I walked out of my dorm, locking the door as I went since I left my spell book in there. There wasn't much need for to to carry it around anymore. I headed to the cafeteria to try and find Ben. He wasn't sure if he would be here today or staying up at the castle so I was pleasantly surprised to find him sat at our usual table with Evie, Jay and Carlos. I kept looking over to the table as I went to get some breakfast and noticed Jane and Lonnie had moved over to join them. Just seeing the sight made me smile. I know how much Evie enjoys Lonnie's friendship and it's not exactly hard to tell Jane and Carlos like each other.
I joined them shortly after Jane and Lonnie sat down. Ben's arm immediately went around my waist as I started eating. I couldn't help the smile that was on my face, nor could I get rid of it. Even if I wanted to.
"So where did you stay last night?" I asked my sister. Usually when she stayed with the boys they would tell me.
"Oh I stayed with Doug." She said as her cheeks flushed. "I thought you might want a little alone time after yesterday." She explained. My smile grew at this. It's not like Evie to blush over anything.
"Where is Doug anyway?" I asked, only just noticing his absence from the table. I could honestly say I liked Doug. He helped my sister to realize what I have been telling her since we were kids, that she is more then her looks.
"He had to go help his cousin, Brianna with something." Evie told us.
"Brianna is Bashful's daughter right?" Carlos asked. He was always curious when it came to who people's parents were. If I'm honest I think it's so he doesn't run into and of Roger's and Anita's children. Evie nodded in response before she carried on eating her breakfast.
However the smile was quickly wiped off my face when I saw Audrey walking over to us, her usual face smile plastered on her face. Why couldn't she just leave us alone!? This is getting ridiculous. Ben must have noticed as well as his grip tightened a little around me and his smile dropped a little.
Ben didn't even let Audrey talk. "What do you want Audrey?" He questioned. It was easy to tell he was annoyed. Hell everyone looked up at the mention of Audrey's name, although Jay didn't look nearly as annoyed as the others did.
"I wanted to apologize to you both." Audrey said, looking directly at me and Ben. Wait! What!? Am I hearing this right!? I looked to Ben and his face mirrored the shock I felt. The rest weren't much better. "I listened to my Grammie about you Mal and made things difficult for you. For that I really am sorry. I should have gotten to know you myself before making judgements. Instead I just automatically assumed my Grammie was telling the truth." She explained. She actually looked really upset and ashamed with herself. I couldn't believe this. She actually looked like she was going to cry. "If you can't forgive me then I completely understand but I truly am sorry." Audrey stated before she began to walk away.
I quickly looked around the table and found most people couldn't believe what had happened, Jane and Lonnie included. "I think that's the first time I've ever heard Audrey apologize for what she's done." Jane told us, completely bewildered on what had just happened.
I looked back to Ben and after a quick nod I went after Audrey. If anyone told me I would be trying to talk civilly to Sleeping Beauty's daughter I would have laughed in their face yet here I was walking after her. "Audrey!" I called, hoping to get her to stop walking. There was no way in hell I had the energy to follow her around the school to wherever she was going.
Thankfully she stopped at the sound of my voice and turned slowly to face me. I waited until I was close enough I could talk normally before I explained why I had stopped her since she had a confused and apprehensive look on her face. "Look Audrey, were both at fault here. I listened to my mother like you listened to your grandmother. The important thing is we know they were wrong, right?" She nodded to me causing me to continue. "I'm sorry for everything as well Audrey. It wasn't just you at fault. How about we forgive and forget. Maybe try and be friends?" I asked her. It surprised me how easy it was to talk to her. I know it would mean a lot to Ben. Him and Audrey were good friends before they decided to date, he had told me so himself, so even if we couldn't be friends ourselves we could at least tolerate each other for Ben's sake.
"Sure. I would like that." Audrey told me, smiling. Her response make me smile back at her. Why had I listened to my mother and not given her a chance. When were not snapping/arguing with each other she's quite comfortable to talk to.
"Why don't you come sit with us?" I asked her since she seemed to be heading off on her own.
"Are you sure?" Audrey asked me. I just nodded back to her before began to lead her back to our table. Honestly Audrey, If I wasn't sure I wouldn't have said it. I thought to myself. I didn't miss the smile that crossed Ben's face as we both walked back to the table. At least now Ben had most of his friends back. We had yet to bump into Chad. Since the Family Day fiasco he had pretty much avoided us like the plague.
I took my seat next to Ben and I watched as Audrey took the empty seat near Jay. I also caught the smile they gave each other. I noticed Doug had also joined us and was sat near Evie. As everyone began talking I couldn't help but wonder how I got this lucky. I had three wonderful siblings, a fantastic boyfriend and I was starting to gain some friends as well it seemed. I guess some wishes do come true. I was finally getting the family I had always wished for.
Author's Note:I do not have a beta or anyone to proof read this or my other story so all mistakes are my own.
I hope you guys like this. I will try and have these one shots in chronological order but if for any reason one of them isn't I will note it at the top of the chapter. Okay So I have a pretty good idea of the kinds of one shots that will be included in here since it's kind of like a prequel to Family and Revenge but if you have any ideas or anything you would like to see please let me know (by PM or review) and if it doesn't conflict with the story I will try and add it it. Please leave me a review and let me know what you think of this :).