To be honest, Evie's part in this story is the hardest to write. I hope you enjoy this new chapter.
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To Guest (who reviewed Chapter 6): No hablo español, pero sí traduje tu reseña. Una vez más, me gustaría dar las gracias, no sólo por decir que te gusta la historia, sino también por expresar lo que te gusta de la historia. Lo aprecio.
After the class day has ended, Evie immediately rushes to Doug's dorm so they can study together. First, she drops off one dress box at Arabella's dorm and another one at Jane's dorm. She turns a corner towards Doug's room, only to end up running into Doug himself. She falls on top of him, causing him to drop his books.
"Sorry, Doug," Evie apologized, helping her boyfriend get back on his feet.
"Why the rush?" asked Doug.
"I was just on my way to your dorm," said Evie. "And it seems that you're not even there yet."
Evie picks up Doug's books and returns them to him.
"You're sweating," said Doug.
Evie puts her hand on her forehead. It feels a little wet.
"Too much running, I guess," said Evie. "Had to give Arabella her birthday dress and Jane her anniversary dress."
"I talked to Jane earlier. She seems pretty worried about Carlos either forgetting to give her a gift or the dinner," said Doug.
"Lucky for her, I talked to Carlos. I'm sure he's got something special up his sleeve," said Evie.
"Hey, before we study, I need to finish the calculations on your profits for today," said Doug.
"Oh, no need. Carlos took care of it for you," said Evie. "And did so much more, I may say."
"What did he do?" asked Doug.
"He found a way I can increase my monthly income twice as much," said Evie.
"And w-why did you ask him to do my job?" asked Doug with a hint of jealousy.
"I didn't ask him. He just came into my room uninvited and used my laptop because he needed some Math-related activity to calm himself down," said Evie. "Now stop being dopey and hold my hand."
Doug did as Evie said and held her hand. They continued to walk towards Doug's dorm.
"Why are you always so worried that I would leave you for someone?" asked Evie.
"Um, well, uh, I..." Doug stammered continuously.
"It's because you don't think you're good enough for me, is it?" Evie guessed.
"Well, I'm dopey, and you're the second most popular girl in school," said Doug.
"Second?" Evie raised an eyebrow.
"Mal is the King's girlfriend and Lady of the Court, so, you know," said Doug, afraid he offended his girlfriend.
"Fair point," said Evie. "Doug, we've been together for half a year, and you think that you're not good enough for me?"
"I guess I'm just worried I'm not the right guy for you," said Doug.
"Doug, you are the right guy for me," said Evie. "You helped me realize that I don't need a prince to be happy. You helped me realize how smart I really am. I could never ask for a better guy than you to be my boyfriend. I love you."
Doug was beyond shocked. His mouth was wide open and his eyes won't blink. Evie snaps him out of it by kissing him on the cheek.
"Surprised?" Evie smiled.
"M-More than that," said Doug, still stunned by the three words she told him. "Do you really mean it?"
"I wouldn't say it if I didn't," said Evie. "What about you? Do you love me?"
"Uh..." Doug wast lost for words.
Evie can tell she caught him at a bad time. She lightly slaps him in the face and raises his face with her finger, making sure his chin was up. She then adjusts the collar on his cat and fiddles with his bow tie. Doug just stared at Evie with the same wide-eyed expression he showed when Evie confessed her true feelings. After Evie was finished fixing Doug's coat, she pokes Doug between eyes, snapping him out of his daze again.
"Feel better?" Evie asked.
"I honestly have no idea," said Doug.
Evie laughs, amused by Doug's discomfiture.
"Let's study, shall we?" Evie said, pulling Doug towards his dorm.
Meanwhile, Dizzy was outside the school, standing by the former king Beast's statue. She's been clapping at it for fifteen minutes, but the statue won't morph. She then sits down on the ground, resting her chin on her hand. She then hears the front doors opening. She stands up and smiles, hoping it was Evie, only to be disappointed when she sees someone else. It was Carlos.
"Hey, Dizzy," he called. "I've been looking for you. I need your help." He then notices the little girl's frown. "Hey, why the long face?"
"Evie was supposed to take me to E.Y.E. Optical for a new pair of glasses, but she hasn't shown up," said Dizzy, looking at her wrist watch. "I've been waiting for thirty-two, thirty-three minutes, I think?"
"You want me to go get her?" Carlos offered.
"No, she's probably busy with Doug, again," said Dizzy, increasing the sarcasm and disappointment in her tone in saying the last word of the sentence.
"What do you mean again?" Carlos asked.
Dizzy stands up and answers the question. "Two weeks ago, she was supposed to take me to Fairy Queen ice cream shop, but she blew me off to study with Doug. Three days after that, she promised to take me to the Kids-at-Work playhouse, but once again, she was too busy studying with Doug to remember."
"Doug is Evie's boyfriend, Dizzy," Carlos reminded.
"Oh, so you think she should blow me off all the time to hang out with him?" Dizzy accused.
"No, that's not what I'm saying," said Carlos. "Evie's a busy woman, Dizzy. She has school. She has a job. She has to help Mal with her new position as Lady of the Court..."
"I know, Carlos. I know," Dizzy interrupted. "It's just, I don't know how much more of these letdowns I can take."
"Are you sure you don't want me to talk to her?" Carlos asked.
"Never mind Evie," said Dizzy. "What do you need?"
Carlos was surprised by Dizzy's hostility towards Evie. He may not have taken the time to know her better, past and present, but he knew her well enough to know that she would never behave like this.
"Uh, how about we talk about it on our way to E.Y.E.?" Carlos suggested.
"You want to take me there?" asked Dizzy, surprised by the offer.
"Why not? I got the time," said Carlos.
Evie always loved studying with Doug. He was one of the smartest students in Auradon Prep, and so was she. Their bond over brains is party the reason they're in relationship. Sharing their intelligence with each other helps make them feel connected.
"What is the atomic weight of calcium carbonate?" Doug asked, testing Evie.
"100.09 AMU," Evie answered.
"Correct," said Doug. "Lastly, what is the atomic weight of nitrous oxide?"
"44.01 AMU," Evie answered.
"You're really good at this," said Doug.
"Only because I have such a brilliant study buddy, not to mention an excellent boyfriend," said Evie, blinking at the dwarf.
Doug smiles in response. He had always thought of himself as a dopey nerd, but being with Evie helps him see a better side of himself.
"Well, I better go. I got five more dresses to finish and an anniversary dinner to spy on," said Evie.
"I'm not sure Carlos would appreciate that," said Doug.
"I know. That's why it's gonna be so much fun," said Evie.
"Speaking of dinner, I was wondering... maybe... you want to go on one with me this weekend?" Doug asked nervously.
"You don't have to be nervous, Doug. Of course, I'll go," said Evie. "On one condition. I want it to be surprise."
"Sure," said Doug.
"I guess I have a sixth dress to add to my checklist," Evie added.
"That's not necessary. You can wear any one of your older dresses. You look beautiful in all of them," said Doug.
"Why, thank you, Doug," said Evie, flattered.
Evie gives Doug another kiss on the cheek before leaving the dorm. Doug smiled as he watched her leave. He thought about her confession earlier and wondered if he did feel the same way about her.
Evie walks back to her dorm, only to run into someone once again after turning a corner. Once again, it was a face she was familiar with. It was Dizzy Tremaine. She was holding a pair of scissors, a glue gun, and some jewelry.
"Hey, Dizzy," Evie greeted. "How was school? Is anyone giving you any trouble?"
"No trouble. Today, at least," said Dizzy.
Evie then notices something different about Dizzy. She narrows her eyes and looks closer.
"Are those new glasses?" Evie asked.
"Yes, there are," said Dizzy, adjusting said glasses.
"Where did you get them?" Evie asked.
Dizzy didn't speak and just put on a pained look on her face. Evie was confused at first, until she remembered something.
"I was supposed to take you to E.Y.E.," said Evie, putting her hand on her forehead, grunting at herself in frustration. "I am so sorry, Dizzy. I am so, so sorry. I-I-I'll make it up to you."
"That's what you said last time you blew me off, and the time before that," said Dizzy.
"What do you mean?" Evie asked, confused.
"Fairy Queen. Kids-at-Work. Remember that?" Dizzy reminded.
Evie suddenly remembers the past two times she studied with Doug instead of hanging out with Dizzy. The look on Dizzy's face tells her that she's definitely bothered by the repeated letdowns. Dizzy walks away, but Evie gets in her way.
"Dizzy, I'm serious this time. I will make it up to you," said Evie.
"I wish I can believe you, Evie, but I'm beginning to trust you even less. I know you're busy with a lot of things, but I didn't think you would so busy that you would forget about me," said Dizzy. "I thought we were friends. Sisters."
"We are sisters, Dizzy," said Evie.
"Then why do you keep ignoring me?" asked Dizzy.
"I'm not ignoring you," said Evie.
"No, you just keep spending time with your boyfriend instead of me because he's more important in your life than me," said Dizzy.
"That's not true," said Evie.
Dizzy walks away.
"Wait!" Evie shouted.
Dizzy stops and turns around.
"How did you get those glasses?" Evie asked.
"Carlos," answered Dizzy, smiling a little. "He took me to E.Y.E."
"He did?" asked Evie.
"Yeah," said Dizzy. "He's a true friend."
"That, he is," Evie agreed, smiling.
"By the way, he told me to tell you to not show up at his dinner," said Dizzy. "Yeah, he knew you might spy on him and Jane on their big night. That's one of the reasons he asked me for help."
"Help with what?" Evie asked.
"A surprise for Jane. Also, I'm his personal security, making sure no one by the name of Evie crashes his dinner," said Dizzy. "Now, if you'll excuse me, I have to get started on his surprise. I'm not letting him down."
Evie knew Dizzy meant for those last five words to hit her where it really hurts. She didn't yell at the little girl for being harsh, because she believes she deserves it. She was the one who made the decision to invite Dizzy to Auradon. She's the one who's always there by her side, trying to make her feel like Auradon is home. Yet, she repeatedly blows her off whenever they have big nights planned to spend together, with the exception of the previous night when she forgot to study with Doug so she can hang out with Dizzy.
"You were wrong, Carlos. I'm no true friend," she muttered.
Poor Evie. She finally makes it up to Doug, but now Dizzy is mad at her. Can she repair their friendship? You'll find out on the third (and final) part of Evie's story.
