Content warning for swearing, violence and other suggested themes in this chapter.
When we all walked up to Ever After I started to feel more excited; I let Ben let me lead me into the bar and we were greeted by a member of staff. The member of staff started to lead us to the VIP part of the bar, as I made my way towards the VIP area the loud music started to make me instantly feel the vibe. The bar was already very crowded but thankfully Ben had had our area in the VIP area cordoned off for our party so we weren't going to be with anyone else unless we spoke to anyone on the bar's balcony.
As soon as we took to our seats the member of staff finished guiding the rest of our party to our area a waitress then come over, with a large smile on her face.
"What would you like to drink?" she questioned.
"Wow!" Nash exclaimed as the waitress started to take our groups drinks order.
"What Nash?" I shouted over the music to him as he was sat on my right side with Ben on my left.
"I didn't expect this" he advised as the waitress took mine and Ben's drink order from Ben.
"Don't worry" Ben dismissed. "And don't worry about paying either" he stated. "This is on me" he smiled.
"No!" Nash said in shock. "You need to take some money for it" he urged.
"Nah!" Ben dismissed. "Don't worry about it" he smiled.
"Are you sure?" Nash questioned.
"Positive" Ben urged. "Now let's get drunk!" he said and everyone laughed at this as three waitresses started to bring our drinks over. I quickly picked up my drink and quickly took a sip; very eager to see how our night was going to pan out.
Time started to allude me and before I knew it the drinks were flowing and we were all very tipsy. I was currently dancing with Evie and the other girls on our private dancefloor; I noticed that a tall, brown haired, green eyes and very muscular man dressed in a dark pair of pants with a light blue shirt kept staring at me from another area of the VIP area. I kept brushing this off however every time I happened to look in his direction he was looking me up and down slowly. I resisted the urge to shudder at this and I started to hope that Ben hadn't noticed this and when I looked over to him he was too engrossed in talking to Az, Nash and Leroy. I quickly just brushed this off; it wasn't as if he was going to come anywhere near me - thankfully.
"So what is everyone's plans now?" Leroy asked after we all took back to our seats.
"Well-" Jay started. "Now that the tour is over I will be having a little bit of time in Auradon then I will be going back to the Great Wall with Lon" he explained as Jay and Lonnie smiled at each other before they cuddled into each other. "While I am waiting to hear back from Auradon Panthers" he finished.
"I'll keep my fingers crossed for you" Leroy answered as everyone nodded at this.
"What about you Carlos?" Nash asked.
"I haven't actually got very many plans" he admitted. "I was actually thinking about going back to college" he stated.
"Why?" Jay questioned in confusion.
"I want to open my own business-" Carlos advised. "And I have been talking to Fairy Godmother and she has helped me get a place in business school in South Riding" he confessed.
"What?" I exclaimed in shock.
"What did you not say anything?" Evie quickly added.
"I didn't want to say anything until things had been confirmed" he explained.
"You didn't say anything today" Jay stated in confusion.
"I was still in shock" he confessed nervously.
"Aww Carlos" me and Evie said as we both stood up and pulled Evie into a joint hug.
"PILE ON!" We all heard Jay shout and before we could say or do anything Jay quickly jumped on top of us three.
"JAY!" Me, Carlos and Evie shouted and we heard him laugh on top of us. We slowly untangled ourselves and when we were all sitting nicely we all then shared a group hug; and when we all pulled away I noticed that Ben was currently taking photos of us.
"Come here my love" Ben grinned at me and I slowly stood up and slowly made my way over to him before sitting down. Ben then wrapped his left arm around my shoulders and we cuddled together before we both smiled at Ben's phone so he could take a photo of us. I then started to feel cheeky so I quickly pressed a kiss against his left cheek, which he also caught on his phone. We both then smiled at each other before I quickly pressed my lips against his as he took another photo. We shared a long enough kiss for me to be able to cup his face in both of my hands and when we pulled away we bumped our noses together. I then cuddled into his chest and when I looked at the other I noticed that most people had returned back to their own little conversations but Chad was shaking his head at us before Audrey quickly got his attention by trying to talk to him.
"So-" Carlos started causing most of our group to look over to him.
"Yes?" Ben replied as he snuggled his face into my hair.
"What are you planning on doing Evie?" He directed to Evie.
"Well I'm going to finish the orders that I have right now-" she replied. "Then I am going to start to look for an office" she advised and my idea then came to me and I couldn't help but giggle and she looked across to me. I shook my head at this before I sat up slightly to take a sip of my drink; I then playfully offered Ben some, which he playfully accepted.
"I don't think we need to ask Mal" Jay teased.
"No" I smiled as I threw Ben a loving look. "Well apart from the obvious-" I began. "Fairy Godmother mentioned apprenticeships to me" I explained. "I'm still thinking about what I want to do" I continued. "However Belle was saying today that now that we are back from the tour my royal commitments are going to keep me very busy" I finished as one of our waitresses brought over some nibbled and fries for our table.
"What about you Nash?" I asked trying to move the conversation off me.
"Well now that I have finished college my parents want me to be more active in our tribe" he explained. "And I knew that" he slurred. "I have had my training for it; but that doesn't mean I can't keep up with my art" she grinned.
"True that!" I stated and we quickly clinked our glasses together.
We then all went through the rest of our group and we all discussed the plans that we were currently making. As our conversations were starting to come to an end due to us becoming more intoxicated the longer we were talking I could help but look around at our circle of friends. My eyes landed on Az and Freddie, who happened to be sitting not so far away from each other, and I remembered my conversation with Az so I decided that in a little while I was going to start putting the wheels into motion.
After a short amount of time had passed all the girls then decided that they were going to dance on the main dance floor as the boys were talking; and I thought it was now time that I talked to Freddie about Az.
"Freddie-" I began as we started to dance to the fast paced music. I noticed that the same man that had been staring at me was now also on the main dance floor but I pushed this away - as they were now dancing with a dark brown haired, slim girl wearing a silver sequinned dress.
"Aha?" She answered as we started to dance closely together so we could talk.
"Can I ask you something?" I questioned. "But if you want me to mind my own business just tell me" I offered as we continued to bop side to side.
"Ok" she slurred. "I probs won't though" she smiled.
"I hope so" I advised.
"Shoot?" She prompted.
"What do you think of Az?" I quickly enquired deciding that it was probably for the best to not beat about the bush.
"Az?" She questioned in confusion before she threw a look in his direction. "Why?" She added as she looked at me.
"He may or may not have said that he like you" I advised.
"Really?" she asked in shock. "Why would he be interested in me?" She continued.
"Why not?" I smiled. "You're amazing Fred" I added happily. I then started to think about how much of a nice couple that Az and Fred would be. All I wanted was for the pair of them to be happy and I think the pair of them could make each other very happy.
"If I am honest this is still new to me" she admitted as she wrapped her arms around my shoulders.
"I know how that feels" I admitted as I wrapped my arms around her waist to steady her. "Are you interested?" I asked and I watched as she threw another look at Az, before she looked back at me.
"He seems lovely" she said. "But I don't know him enough to comment" she shrugged.
"Well that can be changed Fred" I grinned. "Do you want me to introduce you?" I offered.
"Would you?" She asked and I noticed that eagerness entered her eyes.
"Yeah" I nodded. "Just tell me when you are ready" I smiled as we continued to dance along as a new song started to play.
"No time like the present" she advised.
"Ok" I grinned as we broke apart and I slid my right hand into her left and I started to lead her back to the guys. As we made our way over I watched as Az noticed that we were walking towards them and he started to look nervous. I then nodded towards the right hand side and Az stood up and all three of us walked over to our side of the balcony, which was currently empty.
"Az this is Freddie-" I began as I dropped her hand. "Freddie this is Az" I added and I noticed that they both smiled at each other.
"Nice to meet you" Az stated as he offered her him right hand.
"Yeah, likewise" Freddie responded as she shook his hand.
"Well I think I will leave you two kids to get to know each other" I grinned before I quickly span around and walked towards Ben. As I walked towards him I watched as his eyes slowly looked my body up and down before I threw myself down next to him, on his left hand side.
"Are you playing match maker?" He teased as his arms snaked around my waist, pulling me close to him.
"Az asked me to" I advised. "He says he likes Freddie" I admitted and I watched as Ben looked over to the pair of them before looking back at me.
"They would make a lovely couple" he grinned as I rested my head against his shoulder.
"Yes" I agreed. "I just hope that it goes ok for them" I added.
"Well only time will tell" he advised as he cupped the left hand side of my face with his right hand.
"Yes" I said as we brushed our noses together. I watched as Ben smiled at me before he pressed a brief but very loving kiss against my lips; when we broke away I couldn't help but sigh as we cuddled together. I then tucked my knees up and slid closer to Ben; I heard him chuckle and when I looked up at him we grinned at each other. We then cuddled together and continued to enjoy our night with our friends - which looked like it was going very well for our full group.
After cuddling with Ben we then went onto the main dance floor and danced closely together; I couldn't help but smile at the fact that Ben's hands were on me. Yes we weren't being over the top; but I loved it when he had his hands on me. I currently had my arms wrapped around his neck as his hands were just above my buttocks; I felt safe in his arms and I never wanted it to end - but I knew at one point that it would, unfortunately.
After we walked back into our section of the VIP section Ben quickly excused himself to go to the toilet; I then decided that I needed some air so I walked onto our empty side of the balcony. I then looked at the view of Auradon around us and I smiled at it. However before I could get lost in the view I heard a voice causing me to turn around and freeze.
"Hello Dame Faery" a deep voice stated as I watched as the man that had been starting at me all night stepped towards me. I watched as he smirked at me and there was something to tell me to quickly run as he was giving me a bad vibe - but I couldn't appear rude.
"Hello" I replied politely.
"My name is Stanley Jefferson" he answered as he offered me his right hand.
"Nice to meet you" I answered as I quickly shook his hand before I pulled my hand back. "Is there something I can help you with?" I questioned hoping to keeping this conversation short but sweet.
"Well I think that is open to interpretation" he grinned.
"What do you mean?" I questioned as I pulled one brow up in confusion.
"Well I think this is something that I can help you with" he answered smugly before he winked at me.
"Right" I replied slowly and I watched as his eyes wandered quickly up and down my body; and I had to resist the urge to shudder. He had to be in his late twenties - early thirties and yes some people might think that this may be an ok age gap; but I was in love with Ben. Why could no one get that into their heads? For Lucifer's sake! "What do you think I need help with Stanley?" I questioned innocently.
"Well-" he started as he run his right hand through his hair. "To put it bluntly" he slurred. "I want you" he admitted bluntly. I had to resist the urge to sigh at this; I was really getting sick of this. I don't know why men had to feel the need to hit on me when everyone knew that I was with Ben - I had been in a relationship for three and a half years for Lucifer sake!
"I'm sorry but I think you need to go" I advised as I went to turn away from him.
"Why?" He asked and when I looked over to him I saw that his face had dropped.
"Because you very well know that I am with our King" I reminded him. "I love him" I urged. "I don't want anyone else" I stressed hoping that he would quickly take a hint before Ben got back.
"Come on!" He exclaimed as he threw his arms up dramatically. "Don't give me that" he chuckled darkly. "You have been giving me the eye all night" he winked at me.
"I have not!" I exclaimed as I took a step back.
"Well why do you keep looking at me?" He asked rhetorically as he crossed his arms over his chest.
"Because you keep staring at me!" I spat as he looked me up and down once more. It took all the strength that I had to not knock that smug grin off his face; but it was getting hard to not do this.
"I don't think you are telling the truth" he sang smoothly. "You know you want me" he dismissed as he stepped closer to me.
"I don't" I advised bluntly.
"Come on" he sang. "You are being a tease" he flirted.
"How?" I snapped. "I really fail to see how I am being a tease" I threw back at him. I really couldn't get over this joker; the only reason I had even looked his way was due to the fact that he kept staring at me.
"Well you can deny it all you want but you have been looking at me" he advised smugly which caused me to sigh. "And also-" he added and I watched as his eyes darkened. "Look at how you are dressed" he added huskily as he threw my cleavage a quick glance before looking back at my face. "You are screaming for it" he groaned.
"Look pal!" I snapped and I watched as his eyes widened at this. "I think you should take a hint and fuck off; I am not interested" I urged. "So leave me alone!" I growled.
"Nah!" He laughed causing me to sigh again. Why did he not just take a hint? Surely had had seen me kissing and cuddling Ben! "I don't want to brag but I'm quite the catch" he grinned at me.
"I'm sure you are" I said sarcastically as I rolled my eyes.
"I just don't see why you should be wasting your time with him" he shrugged.
"That is none of your business!" I snapped back.
"Well how does someone compete with our king for your attention?" He fired at me as he dropped his arms from his chest.
"No one is meant to compete; I am not a prize to be won" I growled.
"Yes you are!" He laughed and I grimaced at him. "Anyway-" he stated. "Getting back to what we were talking about" he winked again. "Your boyfriend has a reputation of always getting his way; do you think that is fair?" He questioned and I decided to just glare at him rather than answer him. "Is that what you like?" He asked and I still just glared at him. "I just think if you want to get into a position of power-" he said dismissively. "You should fuck someone who is going to make you smarter not just richer" he grinned smugly at me. "Now this is a serious question-" he stated as he stepped closer to me. I also took a step back and I started to panic but I made sure to keep it from my face; we were both now stood in the corner of the balcony - and I had nowhere to do if things got difficult. "Do you want to be taken seriously?" He asked slowly. "Or just kept by him?" He added. "Made to look weak" he quickly continued. "You are Maleficent's daughter after all" he shrugged. "I thought you would always have a little spunk" he laughed. "You seem to have forgotten yourself" he noted. "Plus-" he began. "I bet I can make you cum like no one else has; because let's face it. He's never going to make you cum" he laughed again as he nodded towards the inside of the club.
"You know nothing on this!" I snapped back.
"Yes I do" he dismissed. "He's a royal" he reminded me harshly. "He won't know how to bed you, not like I do" he suggested smugly.
"Back off!" I snapped again and to my horror he took another step closer to me.
"And I want to see what you have learnt on that Isle of yours" he slurred at me. "I heard you have a reputation for being easy" he stated causing me to gasp. Before I could stop myself I quickly slapped him across the face; and I heard some of our room gasp at this.
"Oh!" Stanley groaned. "Is that how you like it?" He laughed as he rubbed his face where I had slapped him. "I knew it" he muttered. "You are a slut!" He snapped and I watched as anger now began to show in his eyes. "You love a bit rough and tumble; and believe you me and that is what you are going to get" he promised me darkly. I went to slap him again; however this this time he caught my right wrist and he gripped it tightly. "I think we should finish this somewhere more private" he advised darkly as he tightened his grip on my wrist causing me to wince in pain.
"I think you should let go of me and leave" I groaned in pain as I tried to pull my wrist from him.
"No!" He snapped. "When I want something I take it; and I want you" he urged.
"Well I don't want you" I fired back at him.
"You don't understand darling!" He snapped as he pulled me closer to him. "Women don't say no to me" he stated.
"Well this one is" I growled and I winced as he gripped my wrist very tightly. I watched as he went to say something but he stopped when we both heard a voice.
"Get your hand off her now!" Jeffery, my bodyguard snapped as he stepped towards us.
"Or else what?" Stanley snapped back.
"You don't want to find out pal" Jeffery added as he shoved Stanley. "Let go of her" he growled. "NOW!" He shouted. I then watched as Stanley then threw a look at me and Jeffery before he finally let go of my wrist. I then stepped back so I was now against the barrier and I quickly rubbed my wrist; I know that the press had probably seen this - but hopefully I was going to be able to explain this to Ben at home. Yes I knew that he wasn't going to like what happened; but it is better for him to find out at home - the last thing me and Ben needed was any more drama.
"This isn't over" Stanley warned me.
"Yes it is!" Ben snapped as he appeared out of nowhere. "You ever, ever put your hands on her again!" He warned Stanley as he jabbed him in the chest.
"You'll what?" Stanley snapped back. "You can't fight yourself out of a paper bag pal!" He shouted causing Ben to growl before he stepped forward.
"Ben no!" I shouted before I quickly stepped forward and stood in front of Ben. "Ben don't!" I begged. "He's not worth it!" I urged.
"Listen to her" Stanley sneered. "You'll live to regret it if you dare lay a finger on me" he warned me.
"Is that a threat?" Ben snapped.
"No it is a promise" Stanley warned him again. "You keep your slut!" He spat. "I have better taste anyway!" He grimaced at Ben.
"You what-" Ben shouted and I shoved Ben back as I noticed that the rest of our group had appeared.
"You heard!" Stanley shouted. "Everyone knows what your consort is" he sang boldly as he threw his arms out dramatically. "A cheap slut!" He clarified as the rest of our group gasped. "Who is good for nothing more than a shag then kick her out in the morning" he sang. "But you won't know that would you?" He advised slowly and patronisingly.
"Grrrr!" Ben growled as I shoved him back again. "Ben!" I snapped. "Just ignore him" I advised sternly.
"You better leave" Ben warned.
"Is that an order?" Stanley mocked. "You are pathetic mate" he advised boldly. "You are never going to satisfy her the way she needs it" he sang as he nodded down to me.
"Fuck you!" Ben shouted.
"No!" Stanley shouted back. "Fuck you!" He growled. He then lunged forward and Ben quickly moved me out of the way and he quickly ducked out of the way. Stanley they went for Ben again but Ben ducked again before he swung his fists and hit him with his right fist, then his left and finally with his right. Stanley then fell to the floor and threw a small wooden table and I watched as Ben took a couple of deep breaths to steady himself. I couldn't help but notice how Ben protecting me made me feel as I started to feel a knot of lust start to form in my stomach.
"Ben" I advised and I watched as he slowly turned around and I saw that his eyes were jet black and he shuddered. My eyes widened as I released what was close to happening so I quickly walked up to him and I quickly kissed him. As our lips slowly moved against each other's I slid my arms around his neck as I felt Ben's hand cling to my waist. When we pulled away Ben rested his forehead against mine and we stood in silence staring lovingly into each other's eyes as we heard sounds and voices which was telling me that Ben's security team had removed Stanley.
"Are you ok?" I asked.
"Yes" he nodded as he brushed his nose against mine. "Are you?" He enquired and I noticed that his eyes were started to turn back to green.
"I am now" I advised as I pulled Ben into a hug; as we held each other closely I decided that I needed to tell me how he was currently making me feel. "There is one thing though" I muttered into his right ear.
"Hmm" he prompted over my shoulder.
"Seeing you like that has really turned me on" I admitted.
"Really?" He asked slowly as he pulled away and looked down at me. I nodded at him and I watched as he started to grin at me before I quickly pulled him back to me.
"I can't wait to ride my beast later on" I purred and when I pulled away I saw him wink at me. Ben then slid his right hand into my left and he led me back to our seating area; when we took to our seats we quickly cuddled together. I know that both me and Ben wanted to leave after this but we are with friends; and we didn't want to ruin everybody else's nights - well no more than we have already done. I also noted that everyone else was also keeping away from us so we could have this private moment together - which was what both me and Ben needed right now.