So you really though this story was going to end like many other of my stories? Bad guys sent back to the Isle, a happy ending, blah blah blah?!

No- this is a story with a little twist. Just when you thought Julian was gone for once and for all...well, read on!

The limo was getting closer to the barrier, the remote in the driver's hand ready to open it. Julian smirked as they drew nearer.

He reached in his jeans pocket and felt for something, and pulled out something silver, very sharp and gleaming in the sunlight coming through the car window.

Julian pressed a button on the remote he found- he was very intrested in cars and engines, so he knew almost everything about them- and the black shield that seperated the front seat from the back one came down, revealing a black haired person in black shades driving.

He drew the object in his hand towards the driver's neck. The driver looked back, and found the young pirate silently threatening to kill him with the sharp knife.

Julian watched as a look of fear spread in the driver's pale face, and then whispered, "Stop the car, or I'll kill you."

The driver gulped and nodded, pushing his feet on the brake pedal and removing his trembling hands from the steering wheel.

"Now get out of the car!" Julian barked at him. The driver obediently did as he said, fearing losing his life. Julian opened the limo door and got out, before walking over and getting in the driver's seat.

Julian smirked. "I'm coming for you, my love," he said as he turned the car and drove back to Auradon Prep.

The driver, however, had other plans. He spoke into the small microphone on his collar, "Julian Hook escaped. Send in an extra limo and arrange for security at Auradon Prep."

It turned out Ben really had to serve detention. He hated every single minute of it. Seriously, it was the first time he got in trouble for anything. But of course, he'd do anything for Mal, just to make her smile. He was still a little sulky though, and he let Mal know that when he finally left the room.

"Hi," Mal waved and ran over to him, hugging him so hard she almost knocked him over. He couldn't help but smile a little; seeing her perfect, angelic, face always seemed to cheer him up. When they pulled away, she immediately noticed something wrong. "What's wrong?"

"You got me in detention," he frowned, pouting and stamping his foot down on the ground, like a five year old.

She laughed. "Hey, I didn't ask you to go find Julian right after curfew."

"Yeah, well, its your fault you're so irresistable that every guy falls in love with you," Ben said, making her blush deeply. Though he was always scared. He didn't want anyone else to have her heart, he didn't want anyone else to kiss her, he didn't want anyone else to take her in their arms, he didn't want anyone else to be the one she loved. He was only scared because he didn't want anyone to take his place. And by the way she was with him, it was clear that no one would.

"I'll always be yours," Mal assured Ben, "because I love you."

"I love you too," he wrapped his arm around hers and they walked down the hall together. "So how was your day?"

"Horrible," Mal said.

"Why?"

She frowned and reached in her bag, pulling out a white envelope with a pink ribbon wrapped around it. 'You're invited to Audrey Beauty's grand party on Friday!' was written in silver glitter.

Ben chuckled. "I though you and Audrey were friends now," he said, confused.

"That's not the problem," she exclaimed angrily, throwing the invitation at him.

He opened it and read it, not finding anything that would make Mal so angry. That was, until he read the last line: 'All girls are expected to wear pink dresses while boys are to wear any FORMAL attire of their choice.'

"What is that? The dumbest idea in the world of course!" Mal exclaimed. "Why do boys have to be spared all the time?"

Ben burst out laughing. She just glared at him, but then he stopped.

"You'll look adorable in pink," he told her, smiling.

"I'll look hideous!"

Before Ben could respond Audrey approached them, smiling herself. Mal folded her arms and turned her back to them.

"Hey guys! What's wrong?" Audrey looked at Mal.

"She's still a bit...uh...mad at the fact that she has to wear pink to your party this Friday."

"I didn't think of that," Audrey smiled apologetically. "Sorry Mal."

"Whatever," Mal lifted her chin, her nose sticking in the air.

Audrey took out another invitation and handed it to Ben. "Please come," she said, addressing both of them, "I'm sure Mal will look stunning in pink." And then she walked away, probably to give out another invitation.

"Told you," he grinned, wrapping an arm around her shoulders. His phone sounded, and he excused himself.

It was Fairy Godmother.

"Yes?"

"Dear, there's bad news," concern was evident in her voice.

"What is it?"

"Well, remember Julian Hook, that kid from the Isle?"

"How could I forget?"

"Halfway there he threatened the driver to kill him unless he got out of the car. And then he drove the car away. He's expected to come here, at Auradon Prep, but he hasn't yet. We've made the security everywhere stronger, but..." she trailed off.

"He's back?" Ben asked, shocked.

"Yes, dear."

"Where was he last seen?" He was furious now.

"Only the driver saw him last."

"Oh...okay. When you hear anything call me." With that he hung up, still angry.

Ben managed to calm down when he reached Mal's dorm. He had to protect her, keep her safe from whatever new trick Julian was going to bring.

He knocked. Evie opened the door.

"Oh, hey Ben," she greeted.

"Is Mal here?"

"Yeah. You can go and see her. I'm going to the library anyway." She walked away.

Ben looked inside to find Mal laying on her stomach, reading a book.

"Hi Mal," he stepped inside and closed the door behind him.

"Hi," she responded, turning a page of her book. Ben sat down on a chair in front of her bed, facing her.

"So...I was thinking...that maybe you could..."

She looked up at him now, listening.

"Staywithmeforafewdaysinmydorm?"

"Come again? Slowly this time."

"Will you...stay with me...in my dorm...for a few...days?"

"Why?" She asked him curiously.

"Oh...no reason," Ben smiled. He didn't want to make her feel worried. When he'd first realised he loved her, he'd vowed that hurting her would be the last thing he'd do. He just wanted to take care of her, protect her without her knowing anything.

"Uh...sure." Mal went back to reading.

"You look...frazzled."

"That," she pointed to Evie's sewing table, decked with fabrics in different shades of pink. He chuckled and placed a hand on her shoulder.

"Seriously Mal? You're still worried about that?"

"Whatever. Now help me pack so I can stay at your place."

Ben held Mal close in his lap as they watched a tourney game on the T.V in his room. It was way past 11.

The game ended and he switched channels. He stopped when he heard the word 'Julian' from Snow White's mouth.

"Yes, folks, Julian Hook, a descendant of Captain Hook, stole the limo taking him back to the Isle while threatening the driver to kill him. Though known to be headed back on his way to Auradon Prep, he hasn't been found yet."

Ben looked down at Mal, afraid that she'd hear the news. But she was asleep, her mouth slightly open and her head resting on his shoulder.

Thank goodness.

He placed her on his bed, kissed the top of her head and then proceeded lock his door, and close the windows.

Better safe than sorry.

Ben looked around, and then opened the smallest window. He wanted to protect her, yes, but he also didn't want to suffocate her to death.

With a deep breath, he lay down beside Mal, and closed his eyes.