Hi there! I'm back! You might remember me as the author of 'A Simple Wish'. Along with its sequel I am going to make this Mal and Ben one shot collection, because they're my favourite couple! Feel free to send in requests!
"Not now Ben," Mal took more books out of her locker, Ben watching her closely.
It didn't show but if you looked really closely at Mal there were dark circles under her eyes, like she had not been sleeping well.
"You can always do it later you know." Ben told her but she replied with a quick 'I have to finish this by today' and walked towards her dorm.
Mal had got food poisoning recently and had to stay in bed for one week. The exams were coming up soon so she had a lot of work to catch up on and she had forgotten to ask someone to take notes for her.
She was always awake at night completing previous work along with her homework.
Ben was amazed at how fast Mal worked, and so neatly too. But she had to sacrifice her sleep for it and Ben hated that.
He had offered to help her but she refused, saying he had to take care of his duties.
But now instead of just shrugging and walking the other way he followed her and knocked at her door.
"Come in!" Mal usually came to open the door herself but this time she didn't, so it was proof that she was working hard.
Ben walked in and saw Mal hunched over her desk, she didn't look up and kept working.
"Mal?"
"I'm busy." She replied, as her hand kept writing.
"Mal can you stop it please."
"Stop what?"
"You're tiring yourself out. I think its time you took a break." Ben replied calmly, hoping that Mal will take on his offer.
But the girl went back to her work, sighing loudly.
It had been a year since Mal and her friends had arrived, and she had changed a lot. She cared about her school, and managed to get a good grade.
Ben walked over and placed his hands on her shoulders.
"Mal, you need a break. You haven't been sleeping well, and you've been working hard. Forgetting about your work for a while helps you relax." Ben looked at her, his light green eyes silently begging her to let go of her work.
Mal thought for a moment before putting down her pencil and getting up from her desk.
"I guess your right."
Ben offered his arm and she took it as he silently led her to the Enchanted lake.
For a while they just sat there, looking up at the sky.
Ben looked down at the fairy. She was drifting off, but opened her eyes as quick as she shut them.
"Go to sleep Mal." Ben said softly. Mal nodded and closed her eyes again.
He took off his jacket and draped it around her shoulders. Staring at her for a while he kissed her forehead and pulled her close, glad to see her happy and relaxed for once.
I hope this makes sense, because English is not my first language but I'm trying hard. All requests welcome!
