I know its been awhile since I have updated anything, but I found some inspiration to write a chapter for this story, I'm hoping I can find some inspiration for my other stories. I do not own anything except the OCs Chuck and Everett. Pinksakura271 owns Amy and Disney owns the rest. I hope you all like this. Enjoy.

Chapter 5

Mal walked to her boss's office, the word 'Headmistress' staring at her as she calmly knocked on the door. A sweet "Come in." was heard inside. Opening the door their eyes met. The headmistress puts down her pen and motions for Mal to take a seat. "Good morning Mal. This visit is a surprise, usually you'd have your agenda for class already up. Is there anything you need from me?"

"Yes I know, and good morning to you too, Jane. Sorry, but I need, really I'm being forced to take a personal day on Monday." Mal said, shaking her head. "It's okay if I can't though, I know how difficult it can be to get a sub."

Jane laughed. "Forced, you say. Let me guess, Evie? Amy? Both?" They weren't true guesses, Jane knew the answer. But before Mal could say anything more, Jane continued. "On that subject though Mal, I was going to order you to take some time off, you've been working yourself too hard. Come back on Tuesday all relaxed and recharged. I've already lined up a sub till you get back."

Mal was a bit shocked but nodded in agreement and thanking Jane before exiting the office. "Oh, Mal!" Jane called. Mal walked back into the office, closing the door behind her this time.

"Mal, if things with Chuck gets worse, just tell me." Jane's eyes shift to the portrait of Auradon Prep that Mal had painted a few years ago. Behind it was the magical safe that held the wand.

The two shared a smirk. "Thanks Jane, but not necessary. Everett doesn't need things getting worse, it's bad enough that Amy so badly wants to use her own magic. I've got this. I'll see you in a few days. Please don't hesitate to call if you need me here, oh and Carlos better pop the question before then."

Jane blushed. "It's still an option, and as for Carlos, Mal just drop it." Mal laughed, as if any of them would do that. "Besides we'll see you tonight actually, we were all invited to the castle for dinner."

"Fine then, I'll see you tonight okay, as for Carlos he better pop the question before I come back to work." Mal joked.

Jane smiled and waved her friend goodbye. Mal didn't know what to do with her day since she had no work, it had been so long since she had last had a day off. Mal got back into her car and drove to Bookaholic's Fantasy.

Amy smiled when she heard the little bell ring, she knew it was Mal without looking. "Hey Leader Girl, love seeing you and all but, shouldn't you be at work right now?"

"Actually, I should be, yet no." Mal answered. "It was so strange, I went into Jane's office to ask for Monday off and she said I had today till Tuesday off, everything already figured out. Now, I wouldn't have a sister or any friends that would have helped set that up."

"Nope, I have no idea what you're talking about," Amy said.

"I didn't think you would, Cherry Blossoms, I just want to thank the person who did set this up because I really need a day off." Mal replied, smirking at her younger twin sister.

"Understandable, and I'm sure that the person who did set this up is thrilled you agreed without a fight." Amy responded. The two laughed as Mal sat in a chair near by. "What are you going to do with your day off?"

"I don't know yet, maybe I'll go to the park and sketch." Mal thought out loud.

"Or, while you're still here, we could have some long awaited sister time." Amy suggested. Mal got up and started to help Amy of the ladder. The two hugged before Mal climbed the ladder and they shelved the books together while talking about different things. Around two hours later Mal's phone buzzed. "Everything okay?" Amy asked when she saw that Mal had concern on her face.

"It's Chuck," Mal told her, resulting in Amy rolling her eyes with an annoyed sigh. "He says that he is stuck in meetings all day and that Everett got sick at school and has to come home, he wants to know if I can pick him up. I can get a day off of my second job, but my main job as a mother, happily never."

"Well, besides the update of Chuck which I don't give a rotten apple about, give little Everett my love, maybe I can find some books around here he might like." Amy said, feeling her anger disappear to worry.

"Breath Cherry Blossoms. I'll tell him, thanks, I'll see you later." Mal replied getting up and leaving.

"I'll see you tonight at six sharp," Amy reminded as Mal left the book shop. It didn't take Mal long to get to Everett's school. She felt her heart sink when she saw how bad her son looked. The nurse helped Everett collect his things and gave them to Mal.

"He can't come back to school for at least twenty four hours, but in this case that means Monday. His teacher sent this folder here with all his assignments and things he will miss in class today." The nurse explained. Mal nodded. "I hope you feel better soon Everett." Mal thanked the nurse before leading Everett out and to her car. Mal got home as quick as she could, she wanted Everett resting as soon as possible.

"Hey, Everett, let's take your temperature and get you some medicine." The thermometer read 101.3, and Mal gave him some medicine and set him up on the couch with cartoons before going and doing some work around the house. After an hour of washing dishes Mal checked on Everett and saw he had fallen asleep. She went back and finished up the dishes and did a load of laundry before sitting next to the sleeping child. It was awhile later that Everett woke up again and Mal felt his forehead again, he was still warm but not as much as before.

"Why didn't Dad pick me up? Aren't I supposed to be with him?" The five year old wondered.

"Dad's stuck in meetings all day and asked me to pick you up." Mal answered.

"I'm sorry I made you come home." Everett apologized.

"It's okay sweetie, I had nothing going on anyway." Mal said with a little laugh.

"Didn't you have work?" Everett questioned.

"No, your Aunt Amy and some of my friends made me take the day off without me knowing, and they're making me take off on Monday. Oh, Aunt Amy sends you her best wishes." Mal told him.

"Thanks Mom, Aunt Amy is fun, can we watch a movie?" Everett inquired.

"Anything you want." Mal replied. She put in a movie and after Everett fell asleep again. A little while later Chuck came to pick Everett up, just as he had promised.

"How is he?" Chuck asked, coming into the house.

"He's asleep and doing better, but his stomach can't take much. So I suggest some applesauce and water for dinner." Mal said.

Chuck nodded. "Thank you for looking after him Mal, I owe you one."

"No, thank you," Mal thanked. "I got to have an extra day with him."

Chuck gently woke Everett up, collected his things and said their goodbyes. Once Mal was alone again she looked at the clock and it said 5:25. She quickly texted Amy telling her she'd be a little late. It didn't take Mal long to get ready and soon she was on her way to Beasts Castle.

She parked a bit down the street from the castle and sat in the car for a moment. Why was she doing this? Was she ready to see all her old friends after so long? Was she ready to see Ben again? She took a deep breath. She then stepped out of her car and walked towards the large door. She could do this, she had nothing to be afraid of.