Here's a special Valentine's Day prezzie for all of you! I finally wrote the next chapter!

The last 4 weeks were busy for me. I was in Rome for most of it (just over 3 weeks) for a class at my college and then this week is the first week of the Spring Semester. I'm swamped in work, taking 6 classes and doing everything that I need to graduate in May.

Just like every chapter, I don't own the characters, actors, or anything that happens in the films.

Chapter 6: Carlos and Jane

All his life, he feared. He feared his mother. He feared the Isle. He feared the closet he slept in every night. He feared dogs. He feared Maleficent. He feared failing school, especially science. But the thing that he feared the most was love. On the Isle, he was taught that love was weak and those who were weak didn't survive. So when he developed certain feelings for the daughter of the headmistress, he was scared for his life.

Jane was perhaps the sweetest girl he knew. She dressed simply and was a simple girl. She bled innocence and yet, she was so pretty. When he first saw her, it was his first day in his Remedial Goodness class with the other VKs. She was the one who was scared. That surprised him. He's used to be the one who was scared but now that he was in Auradon, he was one who was feared, not one who feared.

Then Mal changed her hair and she became someone totally different. She became friends with Audrey and started bullying them, bringing back memories from the Isle, a life he preferred not to continue. Then Mal changed her hair back and she was reverted back to the scared girl he first saw. During Ben's coronation, she wanted to make herself beautiful again using her mother's wand. He later found out from Mal that Fairy Godmother told her that she was already beautiful and that Mal blamed herself for putting the idea in her head.

Then he and Jay saw her sitting alone during the celebration afterwards. They went up her to invite her to have some fun. Jay left them alone while Carlos danced with her. Both of them had the time of their life and for the first time in a long time, he had fun.

Few months pass and he starts to develop feelings for her. Having chosen good over evil, he figures the feelings are good. He sees her often in school, keeping his feelings for her to himself. However, there was one slip up that he could remember. It was the night of the Jewel-bilee and they were trapped inside Jordan's lamp by Zevon. Jane had been disappointed, as she just found the perfect belt to go with her jewel. That was when Carlos complimented her and then covered it up with "you know, from one friend to another" and then giving an awkward laugh.

The VKs had lived in Auradon for 6 months and cotillion was coming up. He wanted to ask her but didn't know how so he asked Jay, who gave very bad advice. Then she appeared, dressed in light blue and looking beautiful. They had an awkward conversation about the dessert she had last night, he thought she had carrot cake but she really had the pumpkin pie, and then he was swept away by Jay, both of them going to class.

Their next encounter was the day during Swords and Shields practice. Lonnie had fought with Jay, disarming and impressing him with her skill. After practice was over, he saw her on the balcony of the gymnasium. As a cheerleader, she was required to attend and cheer during practices and games. She was about to leave to do some cotillion stuff when he called out her name from the mat. Their conversation was a little less awkward, focusing on cotillion. He was about to ask her when the unthinkable happened, he was friend zoned. Outside, he played it off but inside, his heart broke. His argument to Dude was that it "wasn't the right time."

He was in his room looking up on his computer "how to get out of the friend zone." He really liked Jane and wanted out of the friend zone ASAP. Mal had come into his room to escape the demanding press about her being Lady of the Court. He tried to calm her down, especially when her eyes turned green, a sign that concerned him. He quickly turned the conversation, asking her if she brought a truth gummy that she conjured up with her magic so he could finally get the courage to tell Jane his feelings. Dude, not happy with the situation, ate the gummy instead and started to talk, something that surprised both Mal and Carlos. The campus mutt that was kinda-sorta Carlos' dog now commented how the boy needed to "man up." He shouldn't need the truth gummy, just his confidence and charm.

They had just gotten off the Isle because they had to rescue Ben. He fought off with pirates, special thanks to his Swords and Shields skills, and sling shotted the smoke bombs that Mal and Evie made using materials from Curl Up and Dye. They were able to escape Uma and Harry's clutches but just barely. When they got back to the peace and tranquility of Auradon, he encouraged his 3 friends to include him and Jay in Mal and Evie's "girl talk". It turned out to be a really good idea, as it seemed like each of them benefited from it. Dude even commented "if she does not like you, she is not the one for you," something Carlos said earlier.

That seemed to had boosted his confidence because the next thing he knew, he was looking for Jane. He had looked all over the campus grounds, looking for the girl he had fallen for. He finally found her rounding the corner, chatting away on her phone. He emerged from the bushes getting her attention. He finally asked her to cotillion, to which she responded that she was going with a group and replied to the person she was on the phone with. He tried again but she asked if he wanted her to "swing by [his] room" and then corrected the person on the phone. Third time's a charm, right? He thought. I can do this. He removed the phone from her ear, much to the girl's confusion. He made sure he had her full attention, making eye contact with her, and asked her formally, even asking if they could become more than friends afterwards. A smile broke out on the girl's lips and rambled on asking about being "like boyfriend and girlfriend and [they] can hold hands instead of slugging each other all the time and [they] can text and [she] can tell [him] how great [he] is because [he] is really, really great." And then she went on about how she is the "luckiest girl in the world" and how he is "so nice and cute." He got too caught up with what she was saying when he replied with how he was the "luckiest girl, I mean guy, luckiest guy." They stared at each other for seemed like forever but it was no more than a few moments. Then she did something daring, she hugged him quite happily. He was taken aback from the sudden contact but quickly recovered and hugged her back. Right then, he decided that it was the best feeling in the world. He held on tight, afraid that if he let go, she'll disappear.

The moment was interrupted when the person on Jane's phone spoke up so she backed away, apologizing to him and telling him that she'll see him later and then going back to her phone conversation. Once she was gone, Carlos had the biggest grin on his face and even gave Dude a friendly head rub. He then temporarily celebrated, pumping his fists in the air. She said yes!

That evening, he was nervously standing outside her dorm room that she shared with Lonnie. He closed his eyes and took a few deep breaths, trying to calm his nerves. When he was ready, he knocked three times on the door. A few seconds later, the door opened to reveal the most beautiful girl in the world. She had replaced her ponytail with her hair down and curled. Her cheer outfit and sweater were gone and a beautiful periwinkle gown with a bright pink sash with a big bow on the front, specially commissioned by Evie for the occasion, were in its place. She shyly looked down when he told her that she looked beautiful. He offered his arm and she hesitantly slipped hers through it and held the skirt of her gown with her other hand, making their way to the boat.

When they arrived, she had used both her hands to hold her gown so he opted for holding onto her arm, guiding her around the boat. They had stopped when they heard Fairy Godmother call out to her daughter, complimenting the wonderful job she did on everything. He even let go of her arm and nervously looked down. Then Jane caught her mother's attention telling her that she had a date. Fairy Godmother was surprised and then turned to Carlos, asking him if he had a date too, to which he replied in the affirmative keeping his eyes on Jane. Happy that they both have a date, Fairy Godmother clearly didn't get the context so Jane had to show her. She grabbed Carlos' hands and held them gently, looking happily into his eyes. Fairy Godmother finally got it and felt glad that her Jane finally found someone. She quickly and quietly left the couple alone, giving them some privacy. He then lead her to the dance floor and started dancing with her. Despite the issue by the name of Uma, the night was magical to both of them.

The night ended with him walking her back to her dorm, both of them still wet. They agreed that they had a fun night and they each thanked each other, Jane thanked Carlos for a wonderful evening and Carlos thanked Jane for agreeing to come with him in the first place. This brought a smile on the girl's lips. Before she lost the nerve, she quickly lean forward to give him a light kiss on his cheek. They said their goodnights and Carlos waited until the door was closed when he ran back to his room, his fists pumping in the air and shouting of joy.

The next few months were bliss for the young couple. The youngest couple of their friends, they often experience things a little differently. They are still shy about showing public displays of affection, both of them preferring to do it in private, but they can often been seen holding hands and the occasional kiss on the cheek. Sometimes, they gave each other eskimo kisses. When he did particularly well in a game or during practice, she would run up to him and they would hug each other like no one was looking...then they would realize it and immediately withdraw from each other, both of them blushing from embarrassment.

They would look around and watch their friends. Evie would make her way to the Marching Band to congratulate Doug. Mal and Ben would try to make it but sometimes couldn't because of their royal duties. They never understood Chad and Audrey's on again-off again relationship so it was different every time. If they were on again, he would pick her up and kiss her deeply. If they were on again, Chad could be seen with Jay and Lonnie and not-so-discreetly looking over at the cheer squad. Jay would have his arms around Lonnie's shoulders while Lonnie would wrap her arms around Jay's waist, a giant grin on both their faces.

Like every weekday, they were meeting for to work on homework. It was their usual time and place, after school at the picnic table under the largest Oak Tree where they carved their initials in it: CDV + JF. She would always get their first, as she likes to stay prompt to things. He would appear a few minutes later, sit down across from her, and they would do their homework quietly. Today, however, Jane was caught up with something with her mother so she was running late. However, Fairy Godmother had a gleam in her eyes, as if she knew something was going to happen soon, something good. Jane had a feeling that something was going to happen to her but she ignored the feeling, positive that she was just dreaming.

She came running toward the picnic table with an "I'm so sorry I'm late. My mom wanted me for something." She put down her purse and laid her books on the table. Her face was a little flushed from the running and she was breathing heavier than usual, a sign she was running fast, but Carlos still thought she was the most beautiful girl he had laid eyes on.

He waved off her apology with a "that's okay" and they went about like nothing was wrong. Jane was still hesitant about breaking up with him. Even when the girls were initially planning to break up with their boyfriends, Jane hesitated. She was the last to agree and she ended up saying "I guess?"

She was hesitant now, sitting at a picnic table with Carlos, while he was looking adorable in his red, white, and black jacket and red and black shorts. She was going to break his heart and then break hers. She really didn't want to do it but she felt like she didn't have a choice. She put down her pencil (math would just have to wait) and grabbed Carlos' hands, earning a surprised look on the white-haired boy's face. She was going to do it. She was going to do the unthinkable. She tried her best to look him in the eyes but Carlos' brown eyes were floating with concern. She had just opened her mouth when Carlos reeled his hands back and he told her to "wait here" and to give him "a minute." Jane was left shocked while she saw his retreating figure head towards the dorms. What was going on? Had she just been dumped? Did they break up? Gosh, she hoped not. Why was she feeling like this? Then realization struck. Was she falling in love with Carlos, like actually love, love? This brought up another whole list of questions. She was so concerned about what had happened that she didn't realize Carlos had returned with a small bouquet of daisies.

"Carlos, what is…" The question died on her lips as she was trying to comprehend what was happening. Carlos just smiled at his girlfriend. He removed one of the flowers from the bouquet and placed it on top of Jane's notebook.

"For that time where we met for the first time." He put a second one down. "For the celebration after Coronation." A third. "For when I started to like you." Three more. "For all the times I tried to ask you out but was too scared to." Five more. "For the times I tried to ask you out to Cotillion." He put the last one down. "And for how you make me feel now that we've been dating for a while. I've been wanting to tell you something for weeks and I've been too scared to tell you. I'm scared just thinking about it now. It wasn't until recently that I was given the boost to tell you soon." Jane was still looking at him with her big, blue eyes. This is it. He's going to break up with me. I just know he is. "Jane Fairy," he encased her hands in his, "I...I love you..r necklace. Hey, where did you get it?" Carlos mentally slapped himself for chickening out at the last minute.

Jane's eyes immediately looked down to where a dogtag necklace hung from her neck with "the luckiest girl" engraved on the front. She started at it confused. "You gave it to me on Hearts Day. Remember?"

He mentally slapped himself again. Real smooth. He had one just like it saying "the luckiest guy." He tried a different approach. "Right. Listen, what are you doing tonight?" Jane shrugged a shoulder.

"Homework, most likely." Jane glanced at her forgotten homework on the picnic tables.

"So you'll be in your room then?"

"Probably, why?" She wasn't liking all these questions about her whereabouts. Carlos even started to pack up his backpack. Was he leaving? Was she really that boring of a girlfriend? All the insecurities that she thought were over resurfaced when she noticed he was leaving her. All of that stopped when she felt soft lips on her cheek.

"That's perfect," he whispered. He slung his black, white, and red backpack over his shoulders and left the brunette alone with her bouquet of daisies.

Jane honestly had no idea what just happened. Carlos had the ability to make her ramble nervously and worry while at the same time stopping the ramble and knocking her insecurities aside. Over the past few months they've been a couple, they were cute and shy. They still are but Carlos helped her out of her shell a bit and Jane helped him get used to life in Auradon. They are more comfortable around each other and their relationship.

She glanced down at the small bouquet of 12 daisies on her math notebook. She lifted one and smelled it, admiring the delicate scent of the flower. Carlos de Vil certainly was something. Smiling, she put her homework away before grabbing the bouquet and heading toward her dorm to find a vase for the flowers.

And they all lived happily ever after! JK! Happily ever after coming up!