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I may be a Carvie shipper, but it doesn't mean I don't think that Janlos is a cute couple. Watching Descendants 2 helped me appreciate the dynamic between Carlos and Jane. Like I said, I want this new series to be for everyone. Writing about Carlos being with someone who's not Mal or Evie is a tough challenge for me, but I'm going through with it for your entertainment.
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Carlos De Vil is boy who has always been fascinated with technology. Back on the Isle of the Lost, he dreamed of exploring the online world and the many fields of technology. Now that he was in Auradon, he has almost unlimited freedom to explore the internet and invent whatever pops into his brilliant young mind. When he's not passing every subject in Auradon Prep with flying colors, he's mostly seen with his laptop, either looking up on new websites or experimenting with code.
Today, he was doing both at the same time. He was looking up on videos on AuraTube about science and technology while trying to create a program that will allow him to connect his laptop to his television. His canine companion, Dude, sat next to him and watched a show called Dog with a Blog on television.
"Think I can try to write my own blog?" Dude asked.
"No way I'm lettin' you touch my laptop," said Carlos.
"C'mon, man. I wanna be just like Stan," said Dude. "I can talk. All I need now is a blog."
"And what will you blog about? Me scratching your butt?" Carlos asked sarcastically.
"Please," Dude pleaded.
"No," said Carlos.
Dude moaned, disappointed. He then looks at his owner and puts on a cute face, trying to persuade his master into allowing him to write a blog.
"Yeah, that's not gonna work on me," said Carlos.
Dude moaned with disappointment again. He decides to talk about it later and continues watching his favorite show. Carlos continues to work on his program, until he receives an incoming video call. It was from Evie.
Carlos turns to his furry friend. "Dude, can you lower the volume? Someone's calling me."
"I needed to go take a potty anyway," said Dude.
Dude pushes the mute button on the TV before heading to the bathroom to do his "business".
"Use the toilet this time, not the floor!" Carlos yelled. "You make a mess, you're cleaning it up!"
Dude sticks his tail out from the open door and wags at his master. Carlos rolls his eyes as he answers the video call. Evie's face pops on the screen, wearing a smile that can brighten anyone's day.
"Hi, Carlos," Evie greeted.
"Hey, Evie," Carlos greeted.
"I hate to interrupt you, but I need a favor," said Evie.
"What can I do for you?" asked Carlos.
"Remember the water-proof phone you made for me a few months ago? Well, I need you to make one for Dizzy," said Evie.
"She broke another phone, didn't she?" Carlos guessed.
"The fourth one in four weeks. First one, by fountain. Second one, by a spilled glass of water. Third one, by a water balloon explosion. Fourth one, by melted ice cream," said Evie. "I love her to pieces, but I can't keep buying a new phone for her every week. Please, Carlos. For me? I'll pay you for your services."
"I'll do this one favor for you, free of charge," said Carlos.
"You're a true friend, Carlos," said Evie with a smile.
Carlos smiles back at her. Evie kept on smiling, only to slowly drop her smile every second Carlos looks at her strangely without saying a word.
"Uh, why are you staring at me like that?" asked Evie.
"You're still wearing it," said Carlos.
Evie was confused at first, but when she looked at the ring with the heart-shaped ruby on her finger, she realized what he meant. The smile on her face returns as she holds up her hand to give Carlos a good view of the ring.
"I told you I'd never take it off," said Evie.
"To think, I had my doubts," said Carlos, feeling like an idiot for doubting that his friend would keep her promise.
"The day I take off this ring is the day you and I are no longer friends, and we both know that day will never come," said Evie. "Well, see you later."
"See ya," said Carlos.
Carlos shuts down his laptop as he heard the sound of a toilet flushing. Dude comes out of the bathroom with toilet paper stuck on his rear left foot.
"Wearing what?" Dude asked.
"Huh?" Carlos didn't understand the question.
"What was she wearing?" Dude asked again.
Carlos realized that Dude was listening the whole time, only he didn't know what the object in question was. He decided it's best not to say anything, just in case he might get the wrong idea about it.
Later that morning, Carlos heads to his locker to pick up his math textbook. He stops for a moment to look at the photo he attached to his locker. It was a selfie he took with Jane during the Royal Cotillion. He smiles, thinking about how lucky of a guy he is to have a girl like her in his life. When he closes his locker, he jumps at the sight of the actual Jane, who was wearing a big smile on her face.
"Sorry if I startled you," Jane apologized.
"That's okay," said Carlos.
Jane takes her hand out from behind her back, revealing a white gift with black spots, tied up with a red bow.
"Happy one-month anniversary, Carlos!" Jane exclaimed.
"Uh, what?" Carlos asked, confused.
"Our one-month anniversary," said Jane. "By my count, it's been exactly 30 days since we first started dating."
Carlos looks back and forth between Jane and the gift she was giving to him, still wearing the confused look on his face. Jane's smile quickly drops upon realization.
"You forgot our anniversary?" Jane asked sadly. "But I've been reminding you about it for the past week."
"You have?" Carlos asked, confused.
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Seven days ago...
Carlos had just finished R.O.A.R. practice, one where he ends up with a dislocated shoulder. Jane quickly rushes down from the stands to take a closer look at him.
"Are you okay?" asked Jane.
"I'll be fine," said Carlos.
"I'm no R.O.A.R. expert, but next time, make sure your sword doesn't hit the floor while your doing a back flip," said Jane.
"Noted," said Carlos, grunting due to the pain.
Jane gives Carlos a kiss on the cheek, surprising him.
"Feeling better?" asked Jane.
"Definitely," said Carlos.
"Is this gonna get in the way of our anniversary next week?" asked Jane.
"No. No, it won't," said Carlos. "I can have a broken arm and I still won't miss it for the world."
Jane smiles and kisses him on the cheek again.
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Three days ago...
Carlos was in the chemistry lab, experimenting on some chemicals. He carefully pours one drop of a yellow chemical into a beaker filled of a red chemical. This results in a puff of red smoke popping out of the beaker. Carlos then picks up a vial filled with a colorless chemical and carefully removes the cork. He slowly tilts it in an attempt to make sure he only applies one drop into the beaker.
Suddenly, Jane comes bursting through the door.
"Hey, Carlos!" She greeted.
Startled, Carlos accidentally pours all the contents of the vial, causing a chemical explosion that blows him back towards the wall. Jane immediately runs towards her boyfriend, hoping that he is okay. Thankfully, he is. He started coughing due to the smoke as he takes off his goggles.
"I am so, so, so sorry for that," said Jane.
"My molecular structure is still intact, so no harm done," said Carlos. "So, is there any reason for this surprise visit?"
"I wanted to talk to you about where do you want to have our anniversary dinner," said Jane. "I was thinking we can ask Ben if we can have dinner at his castle. And in case he refuses, there's this beautiful field full of beautiful flowers with a nice view of Auradon Prep..."
"Actually, can you take me to the nurse's office first? I think I'm getting a serious case of vertigo from the chemical reaction," said Carlos, feeling woozy.
Carlos passes out.
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Yesterday...
Three months ago, Fairy God Mother had asked Carlos to be Jane's tutor because her grades were slipping. With Carlos' help, Jane's grades started to rise and her mother was proud of both her and her boyfriend. Whenever Jane asks for help, Carlos would always drop whatever he's doing to help her.
Tonight, he was tutoring her in Mathematics.
"So, if 3x + 4y = 26, what is the value for x and y?" Carlos asked, testing Jane.
Jane chews her pencil as she thinks hard. After five minutes, she speaks her answers.
"The value of x is 6, while the value of y is 2," said Jane.
"Correct," said Carlos. "You're getting good at this."
"Only because I have such an excellent and, not to mention, cute tutor," said Jane.
Carlos blushed at her compliment. Jane's phone beeped. It her alarm to remind her of curfew.
"I better get going," said Jane. "Thanks again. You're a great guy, Carlos."
Jane kisses Carlos on the cheek.
"Can't wait to see you tomorrow. I have a very special anniversary gift for you," said Jane. "Hope you have one for me."
Before Jane could leave the dorm, someone opens the door. It was Chad, sneaking in. He was disappointed to see that the room was not empty. Jane was confused, while Carlos looked annoyed.
"Hey, guys," Chad greeted. He shows them the headless Chad action figure. "I just wanted to make the complete version."
"Out!" Carlos yelled, pointing out the door.
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"Oops." Carlos remembered and now felt ashamed of himself.
Jane pouts and walks away, disappointed at her boyfriend for forgetting their first month anniversary. Carlos runs towards her and stops in front of her.
"Jane, wait!" He said. "Look, I'm sorry I forgot. But don't worry. I can make up for it. Just give me until dinner tonight. You will have the greatest gift you've ever gotten, I promise. You can be mad at me tonight. Just, please. Give me this chance."
"I'm not mad, Carlos," said Jane. "I'm just disappointed. I thought what we have is special for you."
"It is," said Carlos. "I'm really sorry, Jane, but this is the first relationship I've been in. Back on the Isle, all the girls would rather punch me than date me."
"Okay, I'll show up at dinner tonight," said Jane. "Just promise me one thing."
"Anything," said Carlos.
"Your gift has to come from your heart, not from the internet," said Jane. "Dude told me once that you looked up on How to get out of the friend-zone."
"I am so going to ask Mal for an antidote to that truth gummy," Carlos moaned.
"Don't you like it that Dude can talk now?" asked Jane.
"I don't like it when he says something truthful that affects me," said Carlos. "So, uh, can I have my gift now?"
Jane puts the gift box behind her back.
"You can have it tonight," said Jane. "Just promise me, okay?"
"You won't be disappointed, I promise," said Carlos.
Carlos gives Jane a kiss on the cheek before running off.
Carlos runs back to his dorm, only to see the door wide open. Carlos sighs with exasperation, knowing who exactly is inside his dorm. Considering that he just saw Jay hanging out with the Tourney team while he was running, there is only one other person who could be inside.
It was Chad, using Carlos' 3-D printer again. He was making what appears to be another Chad action figure. This time, it has a head.
"Chad!" Carlos shouted.
Chad ends up jumping in fright, throwing his action figure up. He struggles to catch it in one hand, so he catches it using both his hands. He turns around and sees a very annoyed Carlos. Carlos holds his hand out. Chad reluctantly gives him the 3-D printed key. Carlos snatches the action figure from Chad's hands and rips its head off, causing Chad to scream in horror.
"Get out or your next," Carlos threatened.
"I waited so long for that," complained Chad.
Carlos pushes Chad out of his dorm, resulting in Chad bumping his face on the wall. Chad turns around only to get hit in the forehead with his action figure and in the nose with the head of said action figure.
Carlos shuts the door and glares at Dude, who is just sitting on his bed, watching TV and playing with a chew toy.
"Chad gave you that, didn't he?" Carlos guessed.
"He's not as big of a jerk as you think, really," said Dude, enjoying his new toy.
Carlos responds to Dude's comment with a face-palm.
Will Carlos find the perfect anniversary gift for Jane? Stay tuned and find out.
I hope you think I wrote the Janlos romance pretty well so far. I'm trying really, really hard.