Hi! I'm back! I shut down my phone because of finals because it was too distracting. But at last, my summer holidays have started! I'm so happy. I can watch Descendants to my heart's content. (You may think I'm wierd, but its my favorite movie of all time). I have a lot of time on my hands now, so updates will be very frequent.

"I can't believe it," Ben sighed as he ran a hand through his messy hair. Audrey patted his shoulder.

"I'm pretty sure J- now what was his name again?" Audrey looked questioningly at the others for an answer.

"Julian," Doug told the princess.

"Yeah, yeah, Julian love spelled her. Almost everyone knows you and Mal love each other." Hearing Audrey's reassuring words made him smile only slightly.

"Have you looked in Mal's locker?" Carlos asked. "Julian could've put the spell book back there. He couldn't really need it because his work's done, right?"

"I tried," Ben shook his head, "but it's still with him."

"There must be something that could break the spell," Jay said, trying to push Dude away, who was licking his hand. "Besides, I like Bal much better than...uh..."

"Jal?" Evie asked, a smile crossing her face.

"You guys," Ben whined, "I want Mal to love me again, like she used to. We have to fix this."

"We understand, Ben," Lonnie said gently. "We know how much she means to you. But finding a way to break the spell is going to take some time."

"Hey!" Audrey said suddenly, and all eyes turned to her. "Ben, Mal love spelled you when she first came to Auradon, didn't she?"

"Well, yes."

"How was that spell broken?"

"It needed to be broken by a special antidote, the most important ingredient being a tear of human sadness," Ben explained. "Mal baked the spell into a brownie, but I didn't need it because the spell washed off in the Enchanted Lake when I went for a swim there on Mal and I's first date."

"So that means," Doug said, catching on with Audrey's idea, "all we have to do is get Mal into the Enchanted Lake, so the enchanted water can break the spell."

"That's right!" Ben exclaimed, his eyes widening. "But how are we going to get her in the water? I mean, I taught her how to swim a few months ago, and she's really good at it now, but we can't just tell her to swim in the lake. And I can't just take her on a date there because she's with Julian now."

"I never thought about that," Audrey said, biting her lip.

"Maybe...maybe we could set up a small party there, and ask everyone to bring their swimsuits," Jane said.

"I don't see what you're getting at, Jane," Ben shook his head.

"There's a lake, which means it could be a type of pool party," Jane explained softly, "and since Mal can swim, one or two of us could distract her and bring her in the water."

"That's good," Ben said, smiling, "but what if Mal brings him with her?"

"Then let her," Evie said, "he should see how we defeat him and get Mal back."

"Okay, then," Ben said, "all of us will go, and we'll invite some of our other friends too."

"Melody, Aziz, Sam," Doug listed. "And maybe..." he hesitated, "...Chad?"

Ben took in a deep breath, before replying, "fine, but I'm not too keen on that idea. Audrey, you go and invite them. Tell them to bring their swimsuits and be there by 5."

Audrey nodded and left the room.

Melody and Aziz accepted, but Aziz said that he might be a little late because he was going to visit his parents, Aladdin and Jasmine. Chad said yes too, even though he was going to help Julian make a stronger love spell. But it was a party, and Chad could never miss a party, be it a small one.

Now Audrey had only Mal to find. That wasn't a problem, since she spotted Audrey on her way to her dorm.

"Hey Mal!" She yelled as she raced towards her. Mal turned and smiled.

"Hi Audrey," she said.

Audrey smiled back and waved. "I was looking for you."

"What's up?"

"Ben's throwing a party by the Enchanted Lake," Audrey explained. "At 5. And bring your swimsuit. We're going to swim a lot!"

"Sure," Mal smiled, "I'd love to come."

"Okay then. See you later."

"I've invited all of them," Audrey said entering the room to find only Ben and Carlos.

"Good," Carlos said. "Jay, Jane, Lonnie and Doug are at the Enchanted Lake, sorting everything out." He stood up to leave.

"I'm going to get ready," he said and left. Audrey nodded and followed, leaving Ben alone in his room.

He sighed and looked out of the window.

"Mal, we're going to break this spell. I promise."

Everyone arrived at the pool around 5. To Ben's delight, Mal had come without Julian. She was wearing a pretty white cover up over her one piece lilac swimsuit. She looked beautiful.

Ben wanted to wear his crown shorts, but then again those were for Mal only, so he wore simple blue swim trunks.

"Alright," he said, "Mal's over there, by the food table. I need two of you to get her in the water."

"I'll go," Evie said.

"Me too," said Carlos.

"Hi Mal," Carlos waved.

"Hey Carlos," Mal smiled, "everything's so cool so far."

Evie smiled. "Well, that's good. You didn't bring Julian?"

"No," Mal shook her head, "he's busy."

"Why don't you come for a swim with us?" Carlos asked. "It'll be fun."

"Sure," she replied. She took off her cover up, and followed Evie and Carlos in the water.

They'd been about five minutes in the lake. Ben, Jay, Audrey, Lonnie, Doug and Jane were looking their way expectantly, but Mal was fine until now.

"Mal," Evie said finally, "can I ask you a question?"

"What is it, E?"

"Who do you love?"

Mal smiled. "Well, Julian of course. Why do you ask?"

"Oh, no reason." Mal raised her eyebrows and swam deeper in the lake.

Evie and Carlos exchanged looks. "It isn't working," Carlos told Evie worriedly.

"I...we should stay here a bit longer. Something might happen," Evie shrugged.

As soon as she said that a scream was heard. It was weak and feminine, immediately telling the two former villians whose scream was it. Mal.

Carlos rushed to Mal, and grabbed her shoulders just before she fell. Her eyes were closed- she had passed out. Ben was already swimming towards them, faster than he ever had before. He quickly yet gently took Mal from Carlos, and then looked up at him and Evie.

"Wh-what happened?"

"We don't know. Everything was fine until, she fainted."

Ben nodded and gently lifted her, and carried her back to where the party was going on, Evie and Carlos following. Everyone stared at him, even Sam, who's eyes were drooping and he was about to doze off right there on one of the pool chairs Ben had arranged for.

He just glared at them. "Stop staring, you idiots," he growled, his beast side starting to show.

Everyone immediately looked away, except, Jay, Audrey, Lonnie, Jane, Doug, Carlos and Lonnie. Chad did take a few curious glances but soon looked away, minding his own business. Ben placed Mal down, the broken pillar supporting her back.

"What happened?" Jane asked quietly.

"Isn't it obvious?!" Ben shouted, scaring the girl. Ben always treated Jane like his younger sister, so it was a shock to be yelled at by him. He then turned to look at Mal.

His expression softened as he whispered to her, "Mal, Mal wake up. Please." He took hold of her shoulders and lightly shook them, in a desperate attempt to wake her up.

"My mother told me," Evie said, "that some spells are washed off easily on some people, but work differently on the others. Ben's spell washed off very easily, but since Mal has magic in her blood, it's preventing the spell to leave painlessly."

"Yeah, maybe she needs some time."

"I don't care!" Ben shouted. "As long as she's safe I don't need to worry about anything! But she's not! I want her awake and I want her awake now!" His eyes were starting to glow now.

"Ben, calm down," Audrey started, "Mal will be alri-"

"Shut up, Audrey!"

All of his friends stepped back, knowing that they'd better not mess with him when he was in beast mode.

And at that moment, Mal's eyes began to open slowly, and she saw everyone gathered around her. Then she saw, Ben. She felt a different feeling inside her, all the fake feelings for Julia slowly subsiding and all the memories of Ben and her flooding back in.

"I'm Ben."

"This is Mal, my girlfriend."

"I love you Mal! Did I mention that?"

"Mal, I told you that I loved you. What about you, do you love me?"

"I'm listening to my heart."

That was all it took for Mal to wrap her arms around his torso and hug him tightly. Ben took a moment to take it all in, and hugged back, with more force.

"I missed you so much Ben," Mal said when they pulled back. "I'm sorry I ever left you. I-"

"Shh..." He quietened her down and pulled her in for a kiss.

When they pulled back Evie asked, "Mal, are you okay?"

"I'm fine," she smiled, "because I've got Ben with me."

Ben grinned and kissed her forehead.

"Yes! Bal is back!" Jay and Carlos shouted together before doing a fist bump.

"Now can we enjoy the rest of the party?" Doug asked, and everyone nodded.

Ben and Mal were sitting by the lake, with Mal in Ben's lap, snuggled up to his chest. He was stroking her bare arms in a soothing motion, and she instantly relaxed, forgetting all her troubles.

"You know, Mal," Ben said suddenly, "I'm not letting you out of my sight again."

"Well, I was with you when the spell was casted. I just don't know how or where he did it. When I find that jerk, I'm going to-"

"I'm the one he has to don't have to do anything, sweetheart."

"You can't stop me, Benny Boo," Mal smirked.

"Don't call me that," Ben smiled at her, "or I'll tell everyone your middle name."

"You wouldn't dare!" She exclaimed.

"Yes I would." Then Ben raised his voice. "Mal B-"

Mal pressed her lips to his before he said anymore. He got lost in the kiss, and then she pulled away.

Ben smiled and pulled her impossibly closer. He missed this. He missed the playful teasing and unexpected kisses, as well as nickname calling, no matter how much he hated it. And he promised himself, never to make his Mal hurt again.