I was going to wait until Wednesday night to post this, but…meh. And the fact that I was pleasantly surprised by the number of reviews I got for the first chapter motivated me to post early. So, here's the next chapter.

2. How to Play Your Cards Right

What irritated Harry the most about Gil was the fact that the blond had more on him than vice versa. He did do quite a bit of stupid and embarrassing things and somehow, Gil was always around when it occurred. Fortunately, no one else ever was. Well, except for the double-sided, sticky tape incident. That one involved Uma. And though Gil would never say anything, he had no qualms about holding it over her head like some kind of insurance to keep him from being kicked to the curb for good; she knew he would never let her forget it. Which was the biggest reason why the worst either he or Uma would do to Gil was kick him out of the chip shop for a couple hours or so. At least, it was the one reason they would verbally admit to. The other reason, the true reason, was far too personal to speak of, even to each other. But they didn't need to.

Still, Gil enjoyed having those "insurance cards" he could wave in front of them if he felt the reasons for "putting him a time-out" was out-of-line; even though he rarely used them. The blond's personal favorite was the time Harry fell flat on his back while trying to impress Evie. It was embarrassing enough that it happened in front of "his princess," but Gil just had to be a witness and the pirate knew he would never live it down. Evie rushed to his side, concerned, to make sure he was okay, while his "friend" laughed hysterically. Gil would walk away with a good story and all Harry would walk away with was his wounded pride. Well, that and a kiss from his blue-haired princess.

Then there was the time he, being scared by a loud noise, jumped into Gil's arms. Upon seeing the look on the blond's face, he knew that Gil would forever have yet another "one" on him. He quickly jumped out of Gil's arms saying, "this never happened."

Gil smirked. "No idea what yer talkin' about."

Harry growled, fully knowing the meaning behind that statement.

They continued with the errand they were on. Sometime later they were back at the chip shop and back to their usual selves. Harry was in rare form, again, teasing Gil; however, the blond decided it was time to play his "scare card" as he like to call it.

Gil was purposely frowning at the pirate as he leaned into the table, strategically placing his elbows and then his hook in front of the blond. Harry was grinning like the Cheshire cat – or an idiot – for the umpteenth time, believing he once again had won whatever game it was they were apparently playing. He was certain (as Gil assumed) he could get Gil to do or say something that would get him tossed out for an hour or so. But his Cheshire cat smile began to fade when Gil's grin began to appear. He watched with mild uncertainty as the blond boy placed the forefinger of his right hand on to his hook and slowly pushed it down to the table, his grin growing wider. Now Harry knew exactly what Gil was thinking.

"Ye…wouldn't…dare…" He said slowly.

Gil's grin grew wider than Harry thought possible.

"No one would believe ye, anyway," he continued, a little nervous, which he knew Gil could see.

"They don't hafta believe me," Gil began, smugly, "because when I do tell them, you'll be standing right next to me. And they'll all know it's true." The next remark was said slowly and deliberately. "Just by seeing the look on your face."

Harry straightened up. "Well-played, son of Gaston. Well-played."

As Harry walked away, Gil leaned back in his chair, put his feet up onto the table, and placed his hands behind his head, smiling quite smugly.

Harry sauntered over to the counter where Uma was standing on the other side. "He got the better of you, didn't he?" She said, grinning as smugly as Gil was.

The son of Hook grimaced. "Oh, shut up."

Uma laughed and went back to work. Better him than her.

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Once again, Gil gets the better of Harry. And it will happen again. He'll also get the better of Uma as well. I do plan to write "the sticky tape incident." This chapter was intended to be a part of "The Heart of Auradon," but I couldn't make it fit with the story's current course; so here it is.

One more thing, I'm planning on going ahead with an idea that popped into my head shortly after Descendants 2 premiered. It's a Gil/Evie story. Yeah, I know, weird. But I thought of it before I discovered ForeverDelighted's "Hooks and Poison Apples" and was sucked into the Hevie universe.

One more thing, GIL IS NOT MY FAVORITE! *shifty-eyes shifty-eyes*