"BEN! MAL!" I heard Adam call as me and Ben had just finished getting ready so we could go and see the others. At the moment I had decided to put on some lazy clothes as I knew that when Evie arrived we were going to get ready for tonight together - which I couldn't wait for some girl talk.

"Aha!" We called together.

"Everyone is here!" Adam shouted.

"We will be down in a minute!" Ben answered for the pair of us.

"OK!" Adam called.

"Thank you" Ben smiled down at me as he slid his watch on his right watch.

"For what?" I questioned.

"Taking care of me" he replied.

"Taking care of you?" I stated as I pulled one brow up at him. "Or what I did to you?" I added.

"Taking care of me" he answered. "I don't need to thank you for sex Mal; that is what happens in a relationship" he smiled happily.

"Yes" I nodded. "I love you" I added lovingly.

"I love you too" he answered fondly as he wrapped his arms around my waist and I cuddled into him as I rested my hands against his chest. "Let's go see the others" he advised. "Otherwise they will come looking" he reminded me.

"Yes" I answered as I stepped out of his arms. "Yes they will" I continued as I slid my right hand into his left and I led him from the room to go and eagerly find the others to see how they have done in their exams.

When me and Ben walked into the main ballroom they were greeted to the sight of their family, friends and other classmates. I could sense a sea of up and down emotions which told me that there was also a mixed reaction to their exam results. Ben was right there was no reason to stress about our results right now; there was nothing more to be done about them. And I knew that there was options to take resits at a later date if anyone really wanted to.

Evie was the first person to walk up to me and Ben with her arms open wide to us. As she hugged both me and Ben and she quickly told us her results; it took me as no surprise that Evie had secured herself nearly all A*'s and A's in her results. What took me by surprise is that she scored an A in Chemistry; don't get me wrong this was still a good grade - but Evie was top of our class and she was predicted an A*. I could tell that she was disappointed in this but me, Ben, Doug and everyone else quickly tried to reassure her that she did tremendously and she should be proud of herself.

Jay also did very well however he was disappointed that he only scored a grade C in Chemistry and Mathematics. He stated that given the line of work that he wanted to go into didn't necessarily needed him to score higher but he felt as if he should have done better. He thought that he may have focused too much on his Physical Education and Sport Fitness classes. However we all tried to reassure him that he did do very well in his studies.

Thirdly Carlos told us that he had scored B in all of his subjects. He said that yes he would have liked to try harder but he was happy with what he had achieved. When I pulled him into a hug I was so happy that all my family had the results that they deserved; they had all worked so hard. Carlos then stated that he wanted to open his own animal shelter but for now he was working full time at Auradon City Shelter.

It took us a long time to get around to everyone to see how they did; but after we talked to Doug, Lonnie, Jane, Az, Leroy, Nash, Audrey, Chad, Maddison, Ally, Heath, Jordan and Freddie it seemed that everyone had mixed feelings on their exam results. It also appeared that Freddie came back earlier than I thought as she wanted to be here for her exam results. I also noted that Az threw her a nervous glance and I made a note to introduce the pair of them tonight. As I looked around the room at all of our friends and class mates I couldn't wait to get our night and celebrations on the way.

After showing everyone to the rooms in our suite me and Evie excused ourselves to mine and Ben's bedroom; as we left the room Ben advised that he would get ready in one of the spare rooms in our suites. He advised that he knew that me and Evie would need space and maybe some girl talk which I knew that both me and Evie would value this.

"So you wanted girl talk-" I started after I closed the door behind me and Evie.

"Yes" Evie chuckled. "And I can also tell you about my weekend as well" she advised.

"Ooo" I sang. "Sounds interesting" I added as I sat down on the foot of mine and Ben's bed.

"Yes" she repeated. "Very" she grinned as she sat down on my left hand side.

"So where did Doug take you?" I questioned eagerly as she pulled away and dropped her arms away from me.

"To a little wooden cabin in the woods" she explained happily. "It was perfect; just being us" she concluded.

"I get that" I nodded.

"Where did Ben take you?" Evie quickly asked me.

"Well technically we didn't leave the grounds" I admitted.

"What?" She enquired in confusion.

"We took my new car-" I began.

"Your new what?" She exclaimed cutting me off.

"I forgot to you tell you" I answered. "Ben got me a car for my graduation present. A bright purple Hummer with my own personalised 'MAL' license place" I explained.

"Wow!" She exclaimed once more.

"Yes" I nodded. "Anyway-" I started again. "We drove down some dirt track on the grounds and we stayed in the Auradon Rose; which was waiting for us in the lake on the grounds" I explained and I couldn't help but let a large smile spread across my face as I started to remember mine and Ben's most recent time away together.

"Awww" Evie cooed. "How romantic" she sang.

"Yes" I nodded again as I continued to think about mine and Ben's actions during our time away. "It was" I confirmed. "It was nice just being Ben and Mal, as opposed to having everyone watching our every move" I continued. "And to be honest E-" I began.

"Yes?" She prompted.

"I think people would have got a shock if they were watching us" I winked at her as a large smirk spread across my face.

"Why?" She questioned slowly.

"Well the amount of sex me and Ben has just had probably would alarm a lot of people" I advised smugly.

"Wow M!" she exclaimed before she playfully shoved me. "You're really getting better at talking about that" she noted.

"Well I'm trying" I stated. "But you can't tell me that you haven't be very active with Doug" I playfully shoved her back.

"No" she answered. "I can't say that-" she continued. "Because we have been very active as well" she admitted.

"Get you E!" I exclaimed.

"Well it would be very wrong of me not to" she replied. "Doug is so-" she stopped and she sighed which caused me to smile at her.

"Auradon to Evie" I teased as I waved my right hand in front of her face.

"Hmm?" She hummed. "Sorry" she quickly apologised as she looked over to me. "I was just thinking of my perfect Dougy" she confirmed.

"Well I'm never going to blame you for that" I replied. "You've been together for such a long time now; it's nice to see" I noted.

"Back at you Mal" she smiled at me. "So-" she began and I could tell by the look in her eyes she wanted to talk about something.

"So?" I repeated in confusion.

"Have you and Ben started making plans?" She questioned eagerly.

"Why is everyone asking that?" I whined. "I know that we have just finished the trial but surely we can have some breathing space" I urged and I watched as Evie's face dropped.

"Sorry" she quickly apologised.

"No it's ok" I quickly answered as I started to feel bad for what I had just said. "I just don't like everyone trying to get into mine and Ben's business all the time" I stated. "I know that you do it because you care" I added.

"Yes it is" she confirmed.

"Sorry if you think I snapped" I urged hoping that this wasn't the case.

"You didn't" she dismissed. "But I can understand why you feel the way you do; everyone wants to know what you and Ben are doing, talking about, planning" she continued. "I guess that can be annoying sometimes" she finished.

"Yeah" I nodded. "I don't think I will ever really get used to it" I sighed.

"Probs not" she sighed. "I wouldn't" she advised.

"So how was your trip away E?" I questioned hoping to move the conversation away from me and Ben.

"Oh" she sighed. "It was perfect-" she began as she started to stare into space. "We had a picnic on the patio; we talked about the life that we wanted to have together" she explained.

"Oooh" I sang. "Is it wrong of me to say tell me more?" I teased with a playful grin.

"Nah!" She chuckled. "I don't mind talking to you about it; I know it is just between us" she smiled fondly. "And anyway I know why you and Ben aren't making plans right now; you are just in the moment and that is fine" she added and I couldn't help but grin at this. Besides Ben, Evie was the only other person who really understood me and I knew that she fully understood what I was currently going through.

We both then went on to talk about both of our weekends; I did feel a little bit bad at the fact that I was keeping certain things from her but Ben was right - certain things had to be between us and it was nice to just have something private - even if it was for only a short space of time.

As me and Evie were just adding the finishing touches to our outfits we heard a knock on the door causing us both to grin eagerly at each other; it made me remember how it used to be when Ben and Doug used to come and pick us both up when we were in our dorm room. I knew that Ben was going to love the dress that I was wearing tonight; and I couldn't wait to see his reaction.

The dress that I wearing was a beautiful dark purple wrap front, V-neck dress with a sheer finish. On the front of the dress there was a sea of sequins flowing down the dress in swirling patterns. I had my hair pulled into a tight bun and was currently wearing a pair of dark purple flats; I had kept to my usual purple and cream make up - which I felt complemented the dress perfectly.

Evie had decided to wear a navy blue neckline and button drown dress with a black banding around the plunging neckline. It also had three quarter sleeves; and dropped down to her knees. Evie had decided to wear her hair down; with a crown slide on the right hand side of her head. She also decided to wear dark blue flats and her usual trademark dark blue eye shadow and red lips combo.

I watched as Evie ran forward to open the door and when she does this I see a very eager looking Ben and Doug. I then couldn't help but note my stomach tightening in lust as I saw him in his usual light blue shirt with dark blue trousers and waistcoat.

"Wow Mal" Ben said happily as he stepped into the room.

"What?" I asked innocently as he continued to walk up to me as his eyes looked me up and down.

"You look-" he started as he stood in front of me. "Wow!" He exclaimed causing me to giggle.

"I'm guessing my Beast approves" I teased as I snaked my arms around his neck.

"Very much so" he answered as his arms slide around my waist and pulled me tightly against him. "Very sexy" he purred as he brushed his nose against mine.

"Hmm" I hummed before I pushed up onto my tiptoes and I quickly pressed my lips against his. We were just about to deepen the kiss but we abruptly pulled apart when we heard a voice.

"Come on you two!" Evie called.

"Sorry" we said together which both Evie and Doug laugh at us.

"Everyone is waiting for us downstairs" Ben advised. "Mrs Potts has made us something to eat before we go out" he added.

"Sounds good" I smiled. "I could eat a Beast" I teased.

"Hey!" he exclaimed as he pretended to look hurt.

"You know it's a saying" I said trying to defend myself as I stepped out of his arms. "Well-" I advised as I turned around and picked my light purple handbag up and threw it over my right shoulder. "One of mine anyway" I shrugged as I looked at him to hear him purr at me. I then slid my right hand into his left and I let him lead me from the room, with an eager Evie and Doug following closely behind.

When me and Ben walked into one of the smaller ballroom and everyone smiled and cheered when we entered the room. I was really looking forward to tonight; it was going to be nice to be just us and our friends. Yes I knew that the press would probably be lingering in the background somewhere but I wasn't going to fixate on this too much - tonight was for me, Ben and our friends.

"Hey Mal" I heard Nash say as I quickly took in the finger buffet that Mrs Potts had arranged for us all.

"Hey Nash" I said as I stepped up to him and he pulled me quickly into a hug. I noted that I felt the Beast part of Ben started to growl and I smiled meekly as my mind spitefully showed me what had happened in Neverland.

"Thanks for this" he said over my shoulder.

"You're very welcome" I answered as I pulled away and stepped out of his arms and back into Ben's arms; I then felt the Beast part of Ben start to purr and I couldn't help but chuckle at this. I watched as Ben threw me a look of confusion and I threw him a look and his eyes widened slightly before he quickly nodded.

"I really can't wait for tonight" I heard Nash say which made me look back over to him.

"Us too" I smiled. "Nice outfit" I added as I nodded down to the very smart light grey suit and tie that he was wearing.

"Yeah" he advised as he looked down at it. "Thought I would try something different" he advised.

"Really suits you" I offered and I watched as a nervous looking Az appeared next to us.

"Sorry to interrupt-" he began.

"Yes?" Ben answered.

"But I need a word with Mal" he admitted.

"Oh" I replied. "Sorry Nash" I apologised. "I'll be back in a few minutes" I advised Ben.

"Ok" he muttered before he pressed a kiss against the top of my head before I stepped out of his arms. We both them walked into a nearby alcove; which thankfully didn't have anyone close enough to overhear our conversation.

"Is something wrong?" I asked as I took in his nervous look.

"Kinda" he admitted. "I'm trying to play it cool" he urged.

"Ok" I nodded. "What's on your mind?" I questioned.

"I didn't know that Freddie was going to be here tonight" he admitted and I froze in realisation as to what was bothering him. "I thought you said that she wasn't going to be here until the End of Tour Ball" he reminded me.

"Well that was the initial plan" I nodded. "But she decided to come back earlier for her results" I clarified. "If I am being completely honest Az-" I began.

"Yes?" he prompted as he started to nervously fidget with the rings on his left hand.

"I kinda guessed she might come back early; as she was very eager to see how she did" I explained.

"Yes" he muttered. "Can you still properly introduce me?" he questioned hopefully as he dropped his arms down to his side.

"Yes" I nodded.

"However-" he started. "Do you know how she feels about me?" he questioned.

"No" I admitted. "Do you want me to do some digging?" I offered.

"Erm" he muttered. "Yeah" he nodded.

"It's so cute how nervous you are" I noted.

"Well I really like her Mal" he urged. "I don't want to mess this up" he stressed.

"I'll have a word with her later on" I stated. "Then I'll come and speak to you?" I offered again.

"Thanks Mal" he smiled. "You are a really good friend" he grinned happily and I noticed as all of his nervousness seemed to just ebb away from him.

"Well I only want you and Freddie to be happy" I returned and we both smiled at each other before we shared a brief hug. "I best get back to Ben' before he thinks we are plotting against him" I chuckled.

"Yeah" he chuckled back. "We still have to do that prank together" he reminded me eagerly.

"Yes!" I exclaimed. "Plan a meeting" I winked at him and I watched as he winked back at me as we started to walk back towards Ben.

"Should I be worried that you two are talking in hushed tones?" he questioned slowly as he gave us a look of suspicion.

"Only partly" I teased.

"Eh?" he questioned in confusion.

"I'll explain later my love" I muttered as I cuddled into him.

"Ok" he nodded as he wrapped his arms around my waist. "I think we should all get seated and get some food" he called to everyone.

"Sounds perfect!" Leroy exclaimed. "Makes sure there is something on our stomachs" he grinned. "I will drink you under the table Mal" he teased with a large devilish grin.

"Don't make promises you can't keep Leroy" I teased back causing everyone to laugh at this. We all then collected some food onto some plates before we all sat down onto one of the large tables that had already been prepared for us. As I looked around the room I couldn't wait to see where tonight was going to take us with all the intended mischief and laughter ahead of us.

After we finished our food we all chatted amongst ourselves as we had a few pre drinks. And everything was going ok until Audrey asked to speak to me alone; I could sense that everyone as nervous as we both walked off on our own - I could only hope that we weren't about to have an argument and ruined our night before it had even begun.

Audrey then quickly stressed that she wanted to put the trial behind me and her and she doesn't want any animosity between me, her and Ben. I was actually shocked that I was actually having this conversation with Audrey; there was also some part of me telling me not to trust her but I quickly pushed this away. Audrey was trying to change so I had to be optimistic about this.

When we walked back to each other me and Ben then quickly talked about what had happened and he seemed happy at the fact that Audrey had approached me. He saw this as Audrey taking a lead from her mother not her grandmother - and to me this spoke volumes!

Adam and Belle then appeared to see us all off and they took a lot of photos for us in various groups and couples. After we had finished we then all left and walked up to Ben's limousine; when I was about to climb in noticed that Ben had also arranged another limousine to drive us down to Auradon City centre given the size of our group. We all quickly climbed into our limousines and I couldn't help but smile as I cuddled into Ben; as the limousine pulled away I felt Ben press a kiss against the top of my head. I really couldn't wait to spend the night with all of our friends; as I believed that it was well over due.