Hey guys, I hope that you liked that last chapter - there is more where that came from. Much love RSD xoxoxox
When I woke up me and Ben were tangled together; we were both on our sides but Ben had his head snuggled into my bare chest. I smiled down at him and I couldn't help but squeeze him slightly as I snuggled back into his hair. God I loved him; and for some reason this morning I was quite overwhelmed at that fact. I love Benjamin Florian Adams and he was all mine. My mind started to play memories of last night but stopped when I heard Ben say my name.
"Yes Ben" I answered and my voice broke. I saw Ben slowly look up at me and his brow burrowed together.
"Mal what's wrong?" He was quick to ask as he pulled me closer to him.
"What do you mean?" I asked.
"You're crying" he said as he pulled himself out of my arms and slid up the bed a little bit so his face was inches away from mine.
"Hey what's all this?" He asked as he quickly wiped a stray tear away with his thumb.
"Sorry" I said as I wiped both of my eyes.
"I didn't realise I was crying" I said taking a deep breath to steady myself.
"Mal what's wrong?" He repeated.
"Nothing I'm being silly" I said hoping to dismiss this quickly.
"Mal you don't cry for no reason" he stated as he wrapped his arms around my waist.
"True" I agreed.
"Please explain" he begged.
"I just want to make things better for you" he quickly added. I smiled at Ben; I loved how he always wanted to take care of me. I wasn't lying last night when I said that he made me feel like a princess when I'm with him - because he does.
"It's going to sound silly" I said as my cheeks started to heat up.
"Ok" he said slowly.
"Ben I'm not crying because I am sad; it's just sometimes I get overwhelmed and I don't know how to deal with it" I explained.
"Deal with what?" He asked nervously.
"The fact that I love you" I admitted quickly.
"You're crying because you love me?" He asked after a couple of seconds of us sitting in silence.
"Yes" I said looking away from him.
"See I'm being silly" I said as I started to fidget with the duvet.
"No it's not" he disagreed which made me look up at him.
"It's one of the most sweetest things I've ever heard" he said smiling at me. He then pulled me into a tight hug and my head rested against the crook of his neck and shoulder.
"Does this happen often?" He asked into my hair.
"Sometimes" I admitted as I felt him stroke my back.
"Sometimes I just can't believe how much I love you and that your mine" I admitted further.
"Oh Malmal" I heard him say.
"Some times I can't believe your mine either" he said as he pulled away.
"You're just saying that" I muttered.
"No I'm not" he disagreed.
"Mal I don't think you realise how wanted you are in this kingdom. I know you are about to tell me that you only want me" he said smiling.
"Which is true" I agreed as I wrapped my arms around his neck.
"But the fact you want to be with me; and you stick by me is amazing" he said with a large grin.
"I love you so much. My perfect, beautiful Dragon" he purred as he brought his face closer to mine.
"I love you so much too. My perfect, beautiful Beast" I managed to get out before Ben's lips claimed mine.
After a heated make out session, me and Ben got ready into some lazy day clothes and headed down to the dining room for something to eat. We saw Chip on the way and he told us that his that his parents told him to tell them when we were up so they could accompany us for some refreshments. Me and Ben both knew what this meant - we would have a late breakfast while they just had something light as they talked to us.
Hoping nothing was wrong as we sat down Mrs Potts entered the dining room.
"Your usual's or different?" She asked.
"Can I have a full breakfast please?" I asked.
"Someone's hungry" Ben teased.
"Something like that" I said.
"Of course and your majesty?" She said turning to Ben.
"The same please" he replied.
"Copycat" I muttered as I poured myself a coffee.
"No I'm not" he teased as I poured him a coffee.
"Oh there you two are" Belle said as she and Adam entered the room.
"Is something wrong? Chip said you wanted to see us" Ben said as we both watched his parents sit down with us. Belle sat next to me as Adam sat on Ben's other side as Ben was sitting at the head of the table.
"Yes but there is nothing wrong" Adam said.
"We just wanted to spend some time with the pair of you" Belle said happily.
"And see how you are both feeling after last night" she added.
"Well I know I enjoyed myself, what about you Benny?" I teased as I looked at him.
"I enjoyed myself thank you for planning it - and all the surprises that went with it" he answered back happily.
"You're welcome" both me and Belle said at the same time, which made both of us look at each other and giggle.
"You two as well" Adam said pretending to be shocked.
"Mal must be catching" Ben joked.
"Oi!" I said mock scolding him.
"Well it must be my turn next" Adam laughed.
"We'll see" I said winking at him.
"What's that you're holding Belle?" I asked as I noticed that she was holding a magazine.
"The magazine that covered Ben's party last night has printed its issue" she advised as she held it up.
"Can I have a look?" I asked.
"Of course" she said handing me it. I looked at the cover of it and read that it was the latest copy of Auradon Times and on the cover there was a photo of me and Ben dancing; I noticed that the full magazine was all about Ben so I couldn't wait to look at the photos. I quickly opened it and started to read the first article:
"A Birthday Bash to Remember: Family and Friends wow King with personal speeches, dances and a whole lot more"
By Stacey Stanley, Royal Correspondent for Auradon Times
. King Benjamin celebrates his 19th Birthday surrounded by his consort, Mal Faery, and family and friends.
. The pair enjoyed a night of dancing with family and friends at the Kings home, Auradon Castle.
. Highlights of the evening were when family and friends took to the stage to say words of thanks and to offer their congratulations to the King.
. Party members included many childhood friends, such as Aziz Ababwa, Chad Charming and Doug Dwarfson
Last night King Benjamin partied with his friends and family to celebrate his 19th birthday and at times there wasn't a dry eye in sight.
The King of Auradon was in good company at the black tie event, planned by his mother and consort, and spent the night chatting and dancing with friends and family.
There were a few tearful moments; first of all when the pair walked down the main staircase to greet guests and a tender and special family moment could be seen being shared between mother and son. It was noted that the King's consort, Mal Faery, fit in nicely standing by the King's side. Is this the view of the future Royal family?
"Look at them speculating already?" I laughed.
"Does it really surprise you?" Adam asked as Mrs Potts placed both mine and Ben's breakfasts down.
"Not really, we all know I'm not going anywhere but really? 'Is this the view of the future Royal family?" I said quoting the magazine.
"Nice to know you're not going anywhere" Ben teased as he placed his hand on my leg.
"No" I said grinning at him.
"Good" he said as he took his hand from my leg and continued to eat his breakfast as I continued to read the article.
Other precious moments followed like the King sharing his first dance with his consort and several speeches from family and friends. The list of speeches came from childhood friends Aziz Ababwa, Chad Charming and Doug Dwafson, friends Carlos De Ville, Evie Grimhilde and Jay Agrabah, parents King Beast and Queen Belle and finally from his consort Mal Faery.
Touching words included childhood memories of mischief, memories from parents, memories of kindness and support from Ben. However it was when the king's long time girlfriend of nearly three years took to the stage that was the cherry on top of the cake. Her speech highlighted the special moments of their relationship and she also told the world how he makes her feel; she proudly told everyone that the King makes her feel like a princess.
Mal Faery, dazzled everyone last night in a dark purple strapless ball gown. She was obviously dressed to impress last night as she proudly stood by the King's side last night. Miss Faery obviously choose to stick to her usual designer - Evie Grimhilde, who since her arrival at Auradon has produced many of Miss Faery's dresses that we have seen over the years.
The bodice was embroiled with ornate silver beading matched with a full gathered skirt which cascaded gracefully to the floor. The consort wore her hair up in a tidy bun, while the King wore his usual royal blue blazer covered in all of his finery.
Last night's event was planned by both the King's mother and Mal Faery; and their party planning skills both look like a force to be reckoned with as the night went without a hitch. Readers wait to see if they start a party planning business.
"It looks like people are expecting us to go into business together" I laughed as I looked up at Belle.
"It would appear so" she said laughing back.
"Mal your breakfast is getting cold" Ben said.
"Hmmm" I grunted as I picked up a piece of toast and started eating it as I started to read the next article:
"A stroll down memory lane; perfect prince to loving leader - King Ben's life though the public eye"
By Tracey Turnbul, Royal Correspondent for Auradon Times
. King Benjamin celebrates his 19th birthday this weekend.
. He has endured many triumphs and hardships while growing up in the public eye.
. The Royal has been in a long term relationship with his consort, Mal Faery
He has been King for just under three years, a loving and supportive boyfriend to high school sweetheart and had shown his commitment time and time again to his kingdom.
But while the King has made smooth transition to tiny prince to dignified King, the road has not been an easy one. The royal has grown up in the spotlight since he was born - under the gaze of millions. His every move has been logged, from his first step to the moment he met his high school sweetheart, Mal Faery.
But while many would have struggled with such a huge pressure, King Benjamin has taken it in his stride - adding to his legions of admirers every year for his warm and open nature.
In celebration of the King's birthday, Auradon Time's looks at the prince's most memorable moments...
I started to look through the photos of little Ben leading up until last night and I couldn't help but smiling down at them.
"Awww Belle look" I said leaning towards her and showing her the magazine.
"Oh I remember that. That's when he was going to Auradon Nursery" she said pointing to the photo.
"Look at his little knees" I said.
"I know he was really accident prone at that stage" she said as I noticed that he had plasters on his knees from obvious falls.
"Oi you two" Ben said mock scolding us both.
"I can't help it if you were cute when you were young" I said looking up at him.
"However you are cuter now" I said reaching over and quickly kissing his lips. Before I would be too nervous or embarrassed to do this; but me and Ben were now more comfortable being like this around his parents.
"Ok, well I'll let you off" he said happily as he returned to his food.
"Thanks" I said as I returned to reading the article with Belle, which went on to detail every part of Ben's life going from Ben's grandfather's funeral up until the day he met me.
"You both have changed so much" Belle said as we looked at the photo of the moment that I met Ben. It would have been a lovely photo; however Audrey was in it.
"You think?" I asked as I picked up my fork and quickly stabbed a sausage and started eating it.
"Yeah; look at the way you are looking at each other" Belle said. I started to smile at the photo as Ben grin was grinning at me as I was trying to get a measure of him. Then a thought hit me; so this was when Ben imprinted on me. I grinned at the photo and was about to say something but Ben cut me off.
"Is Mal giving me a death stare?" He teased.
"Oi!" I warned him as I pointed my fork at him as I didn't take my eyes off the photo. I heard him gasp and I slowly tore my eyes from the photo and looked up at him. When my eyes caught him I had to purse my lips together to stop me from laughing; so as extra insurance I placed my hand in front of my mouth.
"Ben I'm so sorry" I said as I tried not to laugh.
"I didn't realise that I still had food on the end of my fork" I laughed.
"It's fine" he said grumpily as he wiped the bean juice from his face.
"I don't know why you think that's so funny?" Ben laughed and picked a piece of toast up and dunked it into his beans.
"It's because it is" I said as I looked back down at another photo of me and Ben.
"I'll have to go and get another copy of this" I muttered.
"Already done, in fact I've got you two as I know you'll want to keep one and use the other one for drawing" Belle answered happily.
"Than-" I started but was cut off by Ben rubbing his slice of toast down my face.
"Ben!" I shrieked as I dropped the magazine into my lap. I heard him laugh and I quickly wiped my face so I could look at him.
"You are right" he said laughing.
"It is funny" he said laughing.
"Benjamin" Belle warned him.
"No it's ok" I said as I handed her the magazine back. Fine he wanted to play food fight I was willing to play.
"The difference is Benjamin" I said as I slid my knife under my egg.
"Mine was an accident" I said as I slid the egg onto my hand.
"Mal don't you dare!" he warned me as he pushed back on his chair slightly.
"Well you started it" I said as I started to fight with his arms until I was able to wipe the egg down his face and into his hair.
"Mal!" He shrieked. I heard his parents laugh and I turned around to look at them and I then felt a sausage hit of my face.
"Really Ben" I said as I stood up and picked up my plate.
"Mal really don't this time!" he warned.
"Be good" he said as I inched closer to him.
"Nah" I said shaking my head as I poured my plate down him.
"I guess I asked for that" Ben said as I sat back down.
"Yeah you did" I agreed. I went to pick my coffee up but was stopped when I felt food fall onto my face. I went rigid in my seat and I slowly looked up at Ben, who had a large grin on his face.
"We are meant to be eating breakfast Ben!" I snapped.
"I know" he said as he sat down next to me.
"Oh well" I said and I picked up a piece of toast that was stuck to the front of his t-shirt and started eating. I heard Adam laugh and I turned to look at him and I heard a gasp. I turned to see Mrs Potts standing at the kitchen door.
"We are sorry" me and Ben together. We all sat in silence for a couple of seconds before Mrs Potts burst out laughing.
"I didn't realise that when you were asking for a late breakfast you really wanted it for a food fight" she said laughing as she walked towards us.
"Neither did we" Ben laughed back.
"So I better go back in the shower" I said as I stood up.
"Mal" Ben said slowly.
"Ben" I said turning to look at him.
"Why don't we go for another swimming lesson?" He suggested as he stood up as well.
"Yeah go on then" I said and we carefully and slowly walked out of the room, trying to make sure we didn't drop anymore food on the floor along their way as we said goodbye to Ben's parents who were laughing throughout the whole time.
The rest of the day was quite productive; I felt that my swimming lesson was successful as I thought that I had made a lot more progress. I could now swim a little bit but I then would somehow manage in the deep end and then realise that I couldn't reach the floor with my feet so Ben would have to come and save me. My swimming ended up in me and Ben play fighting in the water again; which of course ended up in me and Ben making out in the pool. This time we stopped on our own; without any interruptions from anyone.
After we got sorted after that we spent a couple of hours on our couples dance routine; again this was coming on just fine. Me and Ben just had to remember not to keep kissing each other or distracting each other in the middle of our routine. We now had the whole routine laid out we just needed to practice; which was going to be easier said than done with everything else me and Ben had going on. But as Ben pointed out it would give us another excuse to spend some time together.
For the rest of the day we set up Ben's new PS4 and we played on the new games he had got for his birthday. I'm glad he liked everything that he had got for his birthday - including the game that I had got for him. As far as me and Ben were concerned it was the perfect end to the perfect weekend.