I have messed with the timeline very slightly with this just so people know so this is happening after the date rather than before.

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Villiangirl: Yeah I do admit I feel so sorry for the VK's because they're all terrified of upsetting their parents, so you get why they did things and they didn't feel good about it but they do still deserve a bit of her anger. But it's more awkward with Evie because they share a room.

Danifan3000: Chad is definitely going to cause trouble on Family day, and Family day is going to be when things sort of shift slightly again between Mal and the VK's.

Mal threw herself into preparations for Family day and her Coronation following the disastrous failed date with gusto. Anything to distract herself from her conflicted mess of emotions that bubbled away uncomfortably in her chest whenever she thought about Ben and the Isle Kids.

She had spelled her hair a pale blonde as well, the purple reminded her of how stupid she'd felt, which was probably silly but it did.

She shook her head, dismissing those thoughts as she made her way from the choir room to go and grab some lunch.
She'd been keeping up the act pretty well. Everyone thought she was avoiding Ben because of how awkward it had been to have to cancel their date half way through, and she didn't interact that much with the other boys anyway.

As for Evie.. she'd been as friendly as ever when other people were around but they didn't really talk in private at all.

As she was walking she quite literally crashed into Evie, who's face was streaked with tears and who had been running around the corner and they both ended up on the floor, and Mal frowned when she focused on the other girl, who looked a mess. She considered for a brief moment just getting up and walking away but... She groaned to herself as she got to her feet and moved to Evie, grabbing her hand and hauling her up quickly so that she could drag the other girl into the toilets.

"Why are you crying?"

"I-it's nothing." Evie wiped her eyes desperately, smudging her make up. And Mal groaned to herself, closing her eyes and taking a deep breath before she spoke again.

"Evie. You're a mess what happened?"

"I... I've been using my Magic Mirror to cheat." Evie's voice was small, embarassed, "I... I told Chad and he... he told Mr Deley and he stole it from my bag and gave it to him. Mr Deley was gonna report me but Doug convinced him not to and he said if I don't pass the test we had today then I'll be expelled. I'm sorry Mallory I really am I... I'm so stupid. My mom.. my mom always said that Princes don't want a smart girl so-"

"Woah woah woah." Mal held up a hand, "Just... one second... so you've been cheating which.. isn't great I won't lie but... Chad cheats constantly so he's a hypocrite there... and Doug helped you-"

"Yeah." Evie nodded, "He was really great standing up for me but I've failed I know I have and I-"

"Evie! Breath." Mal sighed to herself. She still hadn't forgiven Evie for her part in the love spell, but... the blue loving girl looked terrified and devastated and Mal... no matter how hurt she was she wasn't going to be cruel. "You can't know that you've failed until you get the results back right?"

"I'm not smart." Evie shook her head, "I... I've fail I know-"

"Evie, shut up." Mal sighed, "Fix your make up then come with me."

"I-okay?" Evie looked hesitant, but she did as she was told, washing her face and fixing her make up quickly before she followed Mal out of the toilets, tensing slightly when Mal led her to Mr Deley's classroom.

"Mallory what-"

Mal knocked on the door before Evie could ask what she was doing, and a moment later Mr Deley's voice came through the door.
"Come in."

Mal opened it quickly, dragging Evie into the room with her and giving her best Princess smile. "Mr Deley, thank you for seeing us... Evie told me about what happened in class and she's really freaking out."

"I see." Mr Deley gave Evie a small frown, "What would you like me to do Mallory?"

"I was hoping that you could maybe mark her test now so that we know how she did?"

"Mal-" Evie started but Mal squeezed her hand tightly, a silent warning to be quiet.

"Well..." Mr Deley hesitated before sighing, "I can't say no to one of my favorite students now can I?" he pulled some papers out of the drawer of his desk and went through them quickly, "Let me just find her test paper."

"Thank you Mr Deley."

"You two sit down while you wait." the teacher ordered with a small nod, before he let out a pleased noise, "There it is." and as he opened the paper and started to go through it Mal dragged Evie to the desks and the two girls sat down, Evie clinging to Mal's hand like a lifeline as the teachers pen scratched at the paper as he marked her test.

After what felt like a lifetime, but was probably only around fifteen minutes the teacher's head lifted slightly and he held out the paper, "Done." and Mal stood up quickly as did Evie, though the other girl had to be dragged across the classroom to the desk, clearly too scared to look as Mal took the paper from the teacher.

"Thank you Mr Deley and-" she looked down at the paper and her eyes widened, a smile crossing her lips "Evie." she held it up so that the other girl could see the B+ written on the paper.

"Oh my god!" Evie's eyes widened in shock and her hand flew up to cover her mouth as she glanced between the paper, Mal and Mr Deley, "I passed?"

"You did more than pass you got a good grade." Mr Deley frowned, "I do believe Chad well telling the truth about your cheating but I can't say I understand why you cheated. You're a smart girl."

"I.." Evie looked near tears, a huge smile on her lips, "I am?"

"Yeah." Mal nodded, "You are, smarter than Chad any day. Mr Deley thank you. We'll get out of your way now." Mal dragged the stunned Evie out of the classroom, still holding the test paper, which she handed to Evie once they were outside of the class room.

"Now Evie. What I'd suggest you do is you go and show Doug this and ask the boy out for goodness sake."

"I-you're right." Evie gave a wide bright smile before darting in and hugging Mal tightly, "Thank you Mal... I mean Mallory-"

"Mal." Mal sighed, "You.. you can call me Mal again... just... this doesn't mean that you're totally forgiven do you understand."

"Of course." Evie nodded. "I need to earn that. But thank you... thank you so much." she pulled back, "After classes have finished I... I'd like to show you... I mean you asked for me to fix up your Family day outfit... I did. I'd like to know what you think-"

"Of course." Mal gave a small smile, "Thank you Evie.. I'm sure it looks great."

"I think it does." Evie smiled shyly, "I can't wait to see what you think Mal, seriously."

"Well, after class I'll have a look."

"I can't wait." Evie grinned as she pulled back and rushed off, clearly excited to go and see Doug, and Mal smiled after her before turning around and heading off herself, getting some food before her next classes.

And when classes were over for the day Mal went straight back to the dorm, where Evie was already waiting with the dress out ready, and Mal gasped when she saw it.

The original had been pretty, with the little blue gem at the centre of the top of the dress that bunched the chiffon fabric that were the off the shoulder sleeves as her mothers dress had had, and the layers of chiffon over the skirt that had given it volume, but Evie had worked wonders, she'd replaced the little blue gem with a brilliant red rose broach that sparkled prettily, and the skirt of the dress now had delicate golden swirls embroidered onto the chiffon that shimmered perfectly.

And when Mal tried it on and looked into the mirror it fit just right, and she let out a laugh as Evie spun her around and the skirt flew out, the gold thread sparkling in the light.

"Oh Evie!"

"You like it?"

"I do." Mal nodded, "It's perfect Evie-" she turned her head when the door opened and she grinned when Audrey stepped into the room, laughing as her best friends eyes widened.

"Mal is that? Is that your Family day dress?"

"Yes! Look what Evie did!"

"It looks amazing!" Audrey grinned, "Evie I'm gonna need you to work your magic on like, all of my dresses."

That made Evie laugh, "Just give me some idea of what you want... though I've got a project I'm working on for now so they'll have to wait."

"Of course." Audrey nodded, "Just tell me when you have the time."

"I will." Evie grinned. "You really like it Mal?"

"Evie it's perfect."

"It'll look amazing during the opening number." Audrey pointed out with a grin.

"What is the opening number?"

"Be our guest." Mal grinned, "The first song sung to my mom after she met my dad."

"Oh.. that's actually adorable." Evie grinned, "I've never heard it before."

"You will." Mal grinned, "Luckily I was in charge, Audrey suggested we modernize it."

"Ugh excuse me I think it would have sounded cool modernized." Audrey defended, grinning to show that she wasn't in any way offended by Mal's teasing. "Much cooler than the classes-"

"Uh huh, well I like it as it is. It's got emotional meaning for my parents." Mal stated firmly, "And as the organizer what I say goes." she poked her tongue out, being very mature as befitted her station, at Audrey before moving towards her bedside table and opening the drawer, pulling out a purse and turning to Evie, holding out $70.

"You're paying me?" the confusion in Evie's voice was almost amusing.

"I said I would didn't I?" Mal grinned, "Evie you did amazing, you deserve the money."

"That... that's a fifty and a twenty you said fifty-"

And you surpassed my expectations so you're getting seventy." Mal shot back with a grin, "Evie, stop trying to pay less for goodness sake. It's not like I don't have the money right? I'm literally going to be the Queen soon, in case you haven't realized I'm rich as hell."

"I-okay!" Evie took the money, grinning, "Thank you Mal. I can but some more fabric with this."

"Evie with your talent you're gonna be raking it in soon."