Chapter 2
*Mal's POV*
Soon as the clock strikes 2pm I start to make my way back to the dorm. I just finished my last semester of my Junior year at Auradon University and I couldn't wait to start my summer off by hanging out with Ben and all of our other friends. With me being busy with college and Ben being busy with both kingly duties and college it sometimes feels like we hardly ever get a moment alone sometimes. Now that the semester is over we'll finally have more time to be together and I for one couldn't wait to spend some quality time with my beloved Beast.
After stopping to pull out my phone I noticed a text message from Ben.
"How's my beautiful purple haired princess today? Are you out of class yet, because I'm waiting for you at your dorm?"
I quickly typed out my reply.
"Almost there, can't wait to see you ;) I typed then hit send.
Just as I entered the building of my dorm I started making my way up the stairs towards the hallway that led to my dorm room. Ben was already standing in front of my door waiting for me.
"Ben!" I cried happily after running into his awaiting arms. After hugging him back just as tightly I felt myself being lifted off the ground and spun around.
"Aah!" I shrieked.
Soon as Ben puts me down I lean my forehead against his.
"I've missed you" Ben replied softly.
"I've missed you too" I cried.
"I love you so much" Ben smiled.
"I lo-" I started but was cut off by Ben leaning in and crushing his lips against mine.
I wrap my arms around his neck just as I feel his grip tightening around my waist. Just as the kiss began to deepen I felt someone bump into us almost knocking us off balance. We broke apart to see Audrey standing there with a smug expression on her face.
"What the hell was that for!?" Ben shouted angrily.
Audrey shrugged.
"You two were in my way" Audrey smirked.
"That's a lie and you know it Audrey!" Ben growled.
"Whatever, next time you and Isle trash over here should just get a room" Audrey sneered before walking away.
Just as Ben started to go and follow Audrey to give her a piece of his mind I put my hand on his chest to restrain him.
"Ignore her, she isn't worth it" I replied sadly.
"You're right" Ben admitted. "What's her problem anyway?" Ben wondered.
"It's Audrey, who knows" I shrugged. "So what brings you here, I thought you had a council meeting?" I asked.
"I did but it ended early. I thought we could go to the Enchanted Lake for a picnic" Ben replied nervously.
"Are you okay Ben?" I asked.
"Of course, why wouldn't I be?" he quickly responded.
"I don't know you just seem a little bit nervous" I pointed out.
"I'm just stressed out a little bit over college final exams" Ben lied.
After dating each other for four years now Ben and I can always tell when the other is hiding something. Not wanting this to ruin our quality time together I decided to drop it for now.
"Okay well let me just put my stuff away while I tell Evie where I'm going" I replied.
"I'll wait for you out here in the hallway" Ben said.
"You can come in if you want" I offered.
"It's okay, I've got a phone call to make anyway. You go ahead" Ben replied before kissing my cheek.
After entering my room and closing the door behind me I see Evie sitting at her sewing machine.
"Hey Mal, you okay? You look puzzled about something" Evie pointed out.
"I'm just concerned about Ben; he's acting really weird" I stated.
"Weird how?" Evie questioned.
"He just seems really nervous about something" I admitted.
"I'm sure that it's nothing" Evie dismissed. "Is that all that's bothering you?" Evie asked.
"That and we had a run in with Audrey" I grimaced.
Evie groaned.
"What did she do this time?" Evie asked.
"She tried to knock me and Ben over in the hallway" I muttered as I winced.
"What?" Evie asked incredulously.
"Yeah" I confirmed.
"I wouldn't let her jealousy bother you, she isn't worth it" Evie replied.
"You're right, it's what I told Ben. Though the old me definitely would've spelled her" I laughed.
"Yeah" Evie chuckled.
"Anyway I've got to go, Ben and I are going on a date" I smiled.
"Wait a minute" Evie replied before getting out of her chair and walking over to me.
"Just let me fix your hair and make-up" Evie replied.
"E you already did it for me this morning" I frowned
"I know but it doesn't hurt to reapply it" Evie replied.
"Why do I get the feeling you're hiding something from me as well" I pointed out.
"I'm not I just want to help my best friend look even more beautiful then she already is, now let me hurry up and do this. Ben's waiting for you" she reminded me.
"Okay" I sighed.
After five minutes in the mirror with Evie helping me get ready I heard a knock on the door.
"Hey Mal are you ready yet?" Ben called out.
I opened the door to see Ben's jaw hit the floor.
"Beautiful as always" Ben grinned. "Milady" Ben smiled while offering me his arm.
After taking his arm I waved goodbye to Evie while I let Ben lead me down the steps and out the door towards his moped.