It had been a long time since Scarlett had gone on a proper date. At home that meant going to the diner, where typically it turned into a group date because all your friends were there on dates or on their own looking to get a date. It was different in Auradon.

"This is a terrible idea." Scarlett muttered, her eyes closed, she was letting Audrey to her make up, really Audrey was taking care of most of this for her. Audrey insisted she would do a good job. Audrey went through the clothes Scarlett already owned, from their shopping trip when Scarlett first arrived, and picked an outfit and then shoved her friend into a chair and started on the make up process.

"It's a fantastic idea. Just… give me five more minutes."

"Audrey this stuff smells weird."

"It smells like make up, stop whining." Audrey was just putting on the finishing touches. When she was done, she stepped back and nodded. "Perfect." Scarlett opened her eyes and turned to look in the mirror. It was a very subtle face look, light on the blush and everything, even the smokey eye came out subtle, it was…

"Perfect." Scarlett breathed.

"Good, we're not done, now I have to fix your hair."

"My hair?" Audrey grabbed a brush and pushed Scarlett back into the seat.

"Yes, your hair."

By the time Audrey was done, Scarlett's hair had been done, her make-up was flawless and her red hoodie had been stolen from her and replaced with a short red dress.

"You look amazing." Audrey informed her. Scarlett was looking in the mirror, twisting side to side.

"I do." She agreed with a small smile. "Thanks to you." She looked back over her shoulder at Audrey. "I'd say I'll repay the favor when Jay asks you out but let's be real, I couldn't do anything this amazing." She shook her head and looked back at her own reflection. Audrey clapped happily and went to the door. She pulled it open just at the right time, Chad stood there with his hand held up, poised to knock on the door.

"She's ready."

"How did you know-"

"I have a sixth sense, I know when boys are around." Audrey answered. Chad stared a moment, unsure if she was joking or not but any other questions he had vanished as soon as he saw Scarlett.

"Wow." He whispered. Scarlett smiled softly at the single word.

"You two are adorable." Audrey squealed. "Alright, go, have fun, Chad Charming, you have her back here by curfew." She added as the two of them walked out the door. "Fairy Godmother Who?" Audrey complimented herself, turning and going back into the dorm.

Chad led Scarlett to the parking lot.

"We are allowed cars, just most of us don't use them." He shrugged, "Most days anyway. Auradon is generally really nice out so it makes sense to walk but tonight… we're going on a trip." He smiled at her and stopped at a light blue car. He opened the passenger side for her and she ducked into it.

"Thanks." She added before he closed the door. Chad got in on the driver's side and started the car. "Grandmother hated cars. We had the truck but usually we walked too." Scarlett looked over at him. "Not the most logical thing but it worked for us." She used this as a chance to really study him. Chad backed out of his parking spot and headed away from the school. It wasn't quite dark yet, the sun was just starting to set.

"So where are we going?"

"You'll see when we get there." He answered simply. Chad wasn't a slow driver, taking the turns a little faster than necessary, heading further and further away from the school. Finally he slowed down, stopping. "Ben told me about this place, the Enchanted Pond." He got out and Scarlett got out before he could make his way around to help her out. She was already walking towards the water.

"Oh my god, Chad this is amazing." she gasped, The water was clear and she could see the reflections of the stars on the surface. She reached down, messing up the reflection with her fingertips.

"You really like it? I know you like the nighttime-"

"What?" Scarlett paused, looking back at him.

"I've seen you… you go outside a lot after dark." Chad shrugged. "I don't think Fairy Godmother has noticed, so you don't have to worry." He promised. Scarlett's heart stopped for a moment but she forced herself to relax.

"Right, good, I don't know what detention looks like in Auradon but I don't really want to experience it." She shook her head.

"It's not that bad, I've had it… more than a couple of times." He smiled at her.

"What? You? In trouble? I'm not sure I believe it." She teased him. Chad laughed and walked over to the gazebo.

"I try to be good, but the world just makes it difficult." He shrugged, sitting down. Chad took off his shoes and socks, moving so he could let his feel hang in the water. Scarlett walked over and slipped out of the heels that Audrey had lent her, sitting down next to him.

"I can understand that." She leaned against him, resting her head on his shoulder.

"Yeah right, You lived in Countryside, isn't that suppose to be dead boring?"

"Which is why it's up to us to spice it up." She replied.

"Is that right?" He grinned at her.

"Oh yeah, it's wild. I mean, living out in the country, we learn to drive young. My friend Tommy use to get his parents truck and we'd go mudding."

"What's that?"

"Something that doesn't sound like it'd be fun but in reality it's pretty great." She shook her head.

"We'll have to go to Countryside sometime." He commented.

"Audrey said the same thing. I don't think you guys really want to go. It's not… glamourous."

"I don't need glamorous." Chad argued. "I've been there before, actually, it was a long time ago, and I don't think it was the area you lived in but… It was peaceful."

"That it is. It's pretty quiet." She smiled softly, thinking back to it. There was a peace out there that one couldn't find in Auradon. There seemed to be people and noise everywhere at the school. It wasn't really a complaint but she did sometimes miss laying in her bed on the farm just listening to the crickets outside. Chad and Scarlett sat there in silence for a few minutes, just enjoying the moment. There was a crack behind them and they both looked back, but there was nothing there.

"You heard it too?" Scarlett asked, turning her body to get a better look.

"I heard it, it was probably just an animal."

"Are you sure?" Scarlett asked.

"Are you thinking about that guy from the other day? I'm sure he's gone. Ben had the royal guard keep an eye out."

"Right… yeah… of course." Scarlett finally turned back to Chad, sitting back down.

"And if it were him, I'd protect you." Chad informed her. Scarlett couldn't help but smile.

"Yeah? You'd protect me from him?" She asked.

"Oh yeah, You might not know this but I have some pretty sick moves."

"You'll have to show me sometime." Scarlett laughed.

"I'd be glad to." Chad promised. "I can show you a few now if you'd like."

"I would definitely like that." Scarlett agreed. Chad grinned and leaned in, kissing her. Scarlett kissed him back, trying to keep her mind off of whatever that sound had been. She refused to live her life in fear anymore. Ben took care of the problem, now she was going to do what she wanted without worrying about that monster appearing everywhere she went. It was her life.


A/N - More drama is on the way for these two, but I needed some sweet date night stuff. Anyway, the big dramas are coming up. I need to sit down and really plan out the rest of the story because it definitely derailed from the original plan. Someday I'll take that time. So if you wanted to leave a review or something, I would really enjoy it. Especially since it's Sunday and I have to work (The major downside of leaving early Friday due to a migraine). So give me a bit of cheer on this beautiful Sunday where I'll be trapped behind a desk.