This chapter is the set up for Bal's date and features Edward and Gabby's date. This chapter is really long but I had a lot I wanted to get done this chapter. I had Gabby sing I Won't Say I am in Love in this because I still wanted her to sing but not take Mal's If Only song. This is one of my favorite Disney songs and I think fits her perfectly right now. The part the muses sing will be like her inside voice. I also made up a new character this chapter to give Edward a reason to swipe Chad's phone since I made him an only child in this version (his sister was kind of pointless in the other version so I just wrote her out).

Goddess of The Air: I felt bad for Clara writing that scene but as far as what happens to her you will have to wait and see

Malice-Mal-Ben-Bree-1998: I don't know how I feel about adding Malice. I love reading your stories and Malice sounds interesting but it always makes me nervous adding other people's OCs into my stories because what if I characterize them wrong, or do something out of character or I do something to them that the person doesn't like and they get mad at me. I will have to think about it but I am not sure how I feel about it.

Alkaline: I am glad you liked the Clara chapter and like this story. I do have a longer chapter out this time around (over 2,000 words) with only about two hundred of them being devoted to a song so this will make up for it :). I have wanted to include all the songs from the movie in this version (except Evil like Me) and some I plan on changing (like Rotten to the Core) and others I don't (Did I Mention and If Only). I am not sure what I plan to do with Set it Off.

Cocoj23: I deleted Villainous Summer for a number of reasons so I can't continue it however this version will eventually catch up to that point and I will be continuing from there ( I hope). This series is likely to have the most number of parts attached to it then any other series I have done.

Disclaimer: I do not own Disney Descendants nor do I own Disney nor do I own the song I won't Say I am in Love I only own my OCs

I Won't Say I am in Love

"Edward!" Rose called down the halls. It was two days after the game and Rose had been poring over books and trying to figure out what had happened to her brother.

"Coming," Edward said slamming his locker and rushing over to Rose.

"Ed, I finally figured out what is wrong with Ben…he has been given a love spell," Rose explained.

"That doesn't sound good," Edward said frowning.

"No, it isn't but I know a way to counter it. We can't make an anti-love spell because we don't have magic but if you could convince Ben to go to the enchanted lake the spell will wash off in the waters there. They are really powerful," Rose told him.

"Why me you are his sister," Edward said crossing his arms.

"I know but he will not take love advice from his sister. It must be you. If you do this I will help you with your little problem," Rose said. Edward frowned.

"What problem?" he asked.

"The blue-eyed problem you have," Rose said a smile playing on her lips. Edward started at her blankly. "Gabby silly," Rose said.

"She isn't interested," Edward said blushing.

"You do this for me and I will get her to go on a date with you. I am worried about Ben love spells can be dangerous I really need your help Edward," Rose pleaded. Edward sighed.

"Fine I am on it," Edward said.

"Yes, thank you Edward," Rose said trying not to do a victory dance. Edward could be very stubborn at times.

"Just make sure you hold up your end of the bargain Rose," Edward said seriously.

"Don't worry Ed I have always come through for you," Rose promised.

Edward went to go find Ben and the first place he had decided to look was the library. It was perfectly clear that both Ben and his sister had inherited their mother's love for reading. Ben usually went into the library for peace and quiet.

"Hey Ben," Edward greeted his friend.

"Hi Ed, what's up?" Ben asked.

"Well you just publicly announced your love for Mal I suppose I was wondering where you planed on taking her for the first date. You know that is important," Edward said carefully. Ben grinned.

"Hadn't thought that far ahead. I was thinking I could take her out to dinner," Ben said thoughtfully.

"I suppose that could work…," Edward said leaving the sentence hanging.

"But?" Ben asked.

"That isn't really special. All guys do that on their first date. You want it to be special you know?" Edward said. Ben huffed.

"So, what is your idea Casanova?" Ben asked sarcastically.

"If you don't want my expert advice," Edward said with a sniff trying to make it seem like he was offended (a hard thing to do since he rarely got offended by anything),

"I am sorry what advice?" Ben asked. He trusted Edward's opinion on the matter as Edward seemed to have a gut feeling about somethings.

"The Enchanted Lake," Edward said. Ben frowned.

"What is so special about that? I used to go all the time as a kid," Ben said.

"It wouldn't be special to you dork. It will be special to Mal though. I bet she has never seen a lake like that and it is magical with all the old ruins and stuff," Edward said. Ben pursed his lips considering.

"Yea maybe you are right. I think I will take her there after exams," Ben said.

"Great," Edward said. Ben nodded his thanks and went back to what he was doing.

"It work?" Rose asked when Edward found her later. Edward nodded.

"He is taking her to the enchanted lake after exams. Now your end," Edward said. Rose smiled.

"Naturally," she replied.

"Hello Gabby," Rose said when she found the girl in question sitting with Jay. The son of Jafar waved to Rose and flashed a smile that almost made Rose forget why she was here.

"Yes Princess?" Gabby asked turning around.

"I was thinking with my brother's coronation coming up and the dance afterwards that it might be awkward if you show up alone and besides as a cheerleader you kind of need to have a partner," Rose said slowly watching Gabby carefully. Gabby snorted.

"None of the guys here are worth my time," she said dismissively. Rose raised an eyebrow.

"And how would you know Gabby? You ever spend any time with boys besides Jay, Carlos and Shane?" Rose asked.

"I have had a few one night stands on the Isle. I will meet with a guy, we will talk for a while, I will realize I hate him, then I will dump him," Gabby said so casually Jay nearly had a laughing fit.

"Well guys here are different then on the Isle," Rose tried. Gabby snorted again.

"Boys are boys," Gabby said.

"Then I suppose you out to start playing dress up with Evie," Rose said. Gabby looked at her as if she had lost her senses.

"Excuse me what makes you think I will want to get dressed up?" she asked.

"Boys are boys girls are girls," Rose said.

"She has a point you know," Jay said. Gabby glared at him.

"Are you trying to set me up with someone?" Gabby asked Rose while she was still glaring at Jay. The thief was rather unfazed.

"Yea I suppose I was. I figured it would be easier on Ben that way. Everyone is going to be busy getting ready for Ben's coronation and we usually work in pairs. It would be nice if you got to know the person we set you up with," Rose said. There wasn't a whole lot of truth to that but she had to come up an excuse to why she was doing this without giving away what she knew. Gabby sighed.

"Sounds like I am already set up, doesn't it? With who?" she asked.

"Edward. He is both mine and Ben's best friend and he needed someone to go with. I thought you two could go well together you are both hard headed," Rose said. She saw Gabby's cheeks redden at the mention of Edward. Maybe Gabby did like Edward, Rose thought. She recovered though.

"Edward are you serious?! I think I would rather go with Ace," Gabby asked.

"That is a little harsh don't you think Gabby? Edward is a nice guy," Rose said.

"That is what they all say," Gabby said crossing her arms. Before Rose could say anything, Jay butted in.

"I could vet the dude," Jay said.

"Wait you agree with her?" Gabby asked Jay. Rose had to admit she was a little surprised herself.

"I just think you need to consider it," Jay said. He jabbed her like he was trying to get her to see a point in something. Gabby sighed.

"Fine, if everyone is so for this but I will not see this boy till you see him Jay and I am only going to see him once," Gabby growled.

"One date is all I am asking," Rose said. Gabby blushed at the word 'date'.

"Fine," Gabby grumbled once more. Rose tried not to sigh with relief. By some miracle she had gotten the daughter of Gaston to go on a date.

"I will take you to Ed," Rose told Jay. It didn't take them along to find him and Rose left the two alone.

"So, Edward," Jay said staring Edward down. Edward didn't back down and held his head high.

"Jay," Edward said in the same tone Jay had used. Jay tried not to crack a grin, kid's good.

"What makes you think you are good enough for Gabby prince?" Jay teased.

"My mother is a princess/queen but my father was a thief. I prefer thief," Edward said. Jay's eyes lit up at the mention of the word.

"Really? You think you can swipe something?" Jay asked suddenly dropping all sense of the big brother vibe he had taken on.

"Does this count?" Edward asked holding up a phone. Jay frowned.

"A phone?" he asked. Edward nodded.

"It's Chad's. I swiped it from him before you guys got here," Edward said.

"Why?" Jay asked.

"He told a friend of mine, Quiterie the daughter of Quasimodo, that he would go on a date with her if she helped him with some homework. Quiterie isn't the most attractive girl around but she is sweet and kind so naturally she was excited that Chad had asked her out. She found out later he was going with a girl from the cheer team," Edward explained. Jay winched.

"Ouch," he admitted. Edward nodded.

"Yea not the first time he has pulled something like that. I stole his phone as payback," Edward said.

"Well I find the fact that you're a thief interesting," Jay said. Edward nodded grinning.

"To be honest I was excited when Ben made this proclamation. My dad got in trouble with the law before I was born but he chose good. I think others should have the same chance he did. I am laid back and have my dad's carefree spirt but my mother's open heart. I would never hurt anyone especially not Gabriela," Edward said. Jay frowned.

"What would make you think I am here for Gabriela?" Jay asked.

"Because I am not an idiot. You tried scaring me off when you first got here. You were testing me…. did I pass?" Edward asked. The kid is real good, Jay thought.

"Yea you passed I think I might actually like you as a stealing buddy," Jay said. Edward nodded.

"So, what next?" he asked.

"You stop by her room after classes tomorrow and she will be waiting for you," Jay said. Edward didn't have to ask who 'she' was. He nodded.

"Done," he said.

Rose was sitting on the couch in the main living room type area of Gabby, Evie, and Mal's shared dorm room. Evie was working on yet another dress and Mal was likely elsewhere. It was after classes and Rose wanted to make sure Gabby didn't chicken out. She knew the date was going to happen because Edward had told her but Gabby hadn't brought it up. Rose knew Edward had only one chance to impress her but it is all Rose could set up.

"Evie!" Gabby shouted as she walked into the room. Evie glanced up and Rose could clearly see Gabby was uncomfortable.

"What's wrong Gabby?" Evie asked.

"I am going on a date…. with Edward," Gabby said. Evie's eyebrows soared.

"You are going on a date?" Evie asked. Gabby crossed her arms.

"That is what I just said," Gabby said.

"Why does this bother you? You have always had these sort of one night stands with guys. Never needed my help," Evie said confused by Gabby's unease.

"This is different... this is very different," Gabby said shifting her weight back and forth. Evie finally caught on.

"Oh, I see," Evie said almost teasingly. Rose wondered if Gabby had just admitted she had a crush on Edward.

"Evie help me," Gabby begged and Rose had never seen her so upset or flustered.

"Gabby calm down I will help," Evie said taking Gabby to her room. Rose didn't know how long she had waited but when Gabby came out it was almost like she was a different person. She had on black leggings with some stylish boots. She wore a red shit with a rose stitched on it and her long black had been braided into a beautiful French braid. Evie had added just enough makeup to make her pop but not to cover her up. She also had on a black jacket with the same red rose stitched on the back.

"Wow Evie she looks stunning," Rose said. Evie grinned.

"I am glad you approve Rose," she said then turned to Gabby. "Take a look," she said gesturing to a full-length mirror. Gabby looked into the mirror and her blue eyes lit up with surprise.

"Evie what did you do to me? I look…. not hideous," Gabby said.

"You never were Gabby," Evie said

"Wozers," Gabby said. There was a knock on the door before anyone could say anything. Rose got up to answer it.

"Oh, hey Ed," she said leading him in to the room. Gabby turned to face him and Edward's jaw nearly dropped open.

"Gabriela, you look beautiful," Edward said.

"It's Gabby and thank you," Gabby said blushing slightly.

Edward had set up one of the picnic tables in the courtyard for their date. It had fresh fruit, sandwich rolls, mayo, meat and sodas on the table for them to eat. Gabby noticed that Edward was cautious of everything he did. He didn't sit close to her but on the other side of the table and he made sure she knew what he was doing before he did anything like reaching for a cup or something. It was the most respectful a guy had ever been around her.

"What are your hobbies?" Edward asked before popping a chip in his mouth. Gabby knew the expected answer to that question.

"I cook, and clean," Gabby said thinking out loud. Edward was shaking his head.

"Those aren't hobbies they are chores and somehow you don't strike me as the kind of girl who likes to cook. I want to know what you like not what Gaston wants you to like," Edward said. Gabby considered this for a second. Should she tell him the truth and risk the laughter that came with it?

"I love to read and write. I love to draw and learn. I love figuring out puzzles," Gabby said. Edward smiled a warm smile that made Gabby's heart melt for a second.

"I love to read too. It is my second favorite pastime the first is horseback riding," Edward said.

"Never ridden a horse before," Gabby said.

"I can teach you," he said. Gabby blushed.

After they finished Gabby got up to leave and Edward was up as well.

"Mind if I walk you back?" he asked. Gabby shook her head.

"I am a big girl," she said. Edward smiled.

"Well then good night I hope there can be a date number two," he said.

"I will think on it," Gabby said. Edward nodded.

"I suppose I should have expected that. Know this though I really do like you," he said before walking away. Gabby watched him go and played with the rose necklace around her head. The moment he was out of ear shot she sang.

If there's a prize for rotten judgement,

I guess I've already won that

No man is worth the aggravation

That's ancient history, been there, done that

Who d'you think you're kidding

He's the earth and heaven to you

Try to keep it hidden,

Honey we can see right through you

Girl you can't conceal it

We know how you're feeling

Who you thinking of

No chance no way I won't say it, no no

(You swoon you sigh why deny it oh oh)

It's too cliche I won't say I'm in love

I thought my heart had learned its lesson

It feels so good when you start out

My head is screaming "Get a grip girl

Unless you're dying to cry your heart out

Girl you can't deny it

Who you are is how you're feeling

Baby we're not buying

Hon we saw you hit the ceiling

Face it like a grown-up

When you gonna own up that you got got got it bad

No chance no way I won't say it, no no

(Give up, give in, check the grin you're in love)

This scene won't play I won't say I'm in love

(We'll do it until you admit you're in love)

You're way off base I won't say it

Get off my case I won't say it

(Girl don't be proud it's okay you're in love)

At least out loud I won't say I'm in love

Gabby stopped singing and sighed. She headed back up to her room her brain going a million miles a second. She was glad Evie or Mal didn't stop her on the way in. She showered and changed into her pajamas before crawling into her bed. She opened the nightstand drawer and found Her Handsome Hero laying it on the bed. She rubbed the old cover of the book. She hadn't read the book since her mother had been kicked out of the house when she was seven. She still remembered what her mother had said though. "I hope one of these days you will find love and happiness." Why did it scare her so much? Was this what it felt like to have love and happiness? Did she want it? These thoughts were what carried her asleep.

Hope you guys liked it. Gabby is starting to question things and trying to figure out what her heart wants. I was thinking next chapter will be about everyone studying for their exams and Chad outing Evie. There will be a few days between Evie taking her test and Ben and Mal's date.