When I opened my eyes I gasped when I saw that I was now back in mine and Ben's bedroom; it felt surreal to be back. However it was obvious that Ben hadn't been letting anyone in here as it was a little bit of a mess.

I walked forward and smiled at a photo of me and Ben and when I reached forward for it I gasped once more. I pulled both of my hands in front of me to notice that I was in spirt form; I probably should have guessed this - but this still took me off guard.

I dropped my hands to my sides and I listened to my surroundings to see if I could tell where Ben was and I smiled as I heard Edward and Maurice are sleeping soundly. I then tried to listen for Ben but I got a shock when I heard him flush the toilet in our en-suite bathroom.

I heard the bathroom door open and I started to panic; I didn't know how Ben was going to react seeing me like this. But I needed to try; I needed to try and get him to see that he needed to be strong.

I watched as he sat down on the edge of our bed with his back to me and I pulled a confused look at him - could he not see me?

"Ben" I said and I watched as he slowly turned around and looked at me. When our gazes locked and I was shocked at his appearance; there was a dark look in his eyes and his usually neat hair was sticking up in all different directions.

However before I could concentrate on anything else a growl escaped from his mouth before he quickly flung a half full beer bottle at me. I winced but looked down and watched as it went through me and I threw him a dark look. Yes I know that he was probably shocked to see me - but I would never expect this reaction from him.

"BEN!" I shouted.

"What on Auradon was that for?" I snapped and I watched as Ben looked me up and down before he put his head into his hands and he burst out crying. "Hey!" I cooed as I quickly flew around the bed. "Ben what is this?" I asked as I sat down on his right hand side. "Benny" I stated as I placed my left hand on his right shoulder.

"I've officially lost it!" he cried. "You are not really here" he told himself.

"Yes I am Ben" I confirmed.

"What?" he asked as he slowly pulled his hands away from his face and he looked at me.

"The Fates allowed me to come back; just for tonight" I explained.

"Really?" he questioned incredulously.

"Yes Benny" I smiled. "I'm here" I confirmed.

"Mal I miss you so much" he said lovingly as he turned to face me.

"I miss you too Benny" I advised.

"How has the fates done this?" he enquired in confusion.

"I have no idea; but I needed to see you" I advised.

"Did you?" he asked.

"Yes Ben" I nodded. "I have been watching everything Ben; and it is breaking me Ben" I confessed and I watched as he looked down. "Ben are time has been cut short; and it is killing you and me. But Edward and Maurice has already lost me; they shouldn't lose you too" I reminded him. I didn't want to seem as if I was being harsh on him; but our family had already gone through so much - Ben could get through this but he needed to try and be strong.

"But it hurts to be away from you" he muttered as he looked up at me sadly.

"I know Ben; it's hurting me too" I returned sadly.

"Mally?" he said and I couldn't help but smile at my nickname from him.

"Benny" I smiled happily.

"So how long do we have?" he asked and I knew that leaving him was going to be hard in the morning - but at least this time we were going to be able to say goodbye.

"Till sunrise" I replied.

"Can everyone else see you?" he questioned.

"No; only you" I said.

"I see" he nodded. "Well let's not waste time" he stated and we both smiled at each other - both very happy that we were getting this time together.