Hi Guys, and welcome to chapter 15 of WILTW. So for me, my Christmas Holiday from University has begun, and I'm planning to spend this time doing some writing. I'll stay more at the end, so stick around and enjoy :D
Third Person POV:
School began on the 5th September, with the gang now entering their final year of Auradon Prep. The beginning of the year was a new experience for the VK's as last time they had joined three quarters of the way through. Firstly, some slight changes were made with the room assignments. Carlos was now to share with Ben in his kingly suite meaning Jay no longer had a roommate. Officially of course. Jay and Lonnie have already discussed this, and Lonnie will be moving in with Jay, allowing Jane to have the room to herself. Essentially what has occurred is that Ben dorms with Carlos, Jay rooms with Lonnie, Jane rooms with Xander, Doug dorms with Evie, and Mal dorms with Audrey.
Secondly, with it being the final year, everyone had optional subjects to choice. Of course, Carlos went for every one that he could, trying to get as much extra credit as he could, whereas Ben was less enthusiastic, only choosing one or two to undertake. The school year began as usual, with everyone attending their lessons, spending frees together, and with Ben and Carlos tutoring each other for various lessons. October 6th was the first notable event of the new school year.
October 6th-Carlos' POV:
I woke up this morning like any other, in Ben's arms as the alarm constantly beeped, signalling the day was beginning. I rubbed my eyes, removing all the 'sleep' from them, and shuffled in his arms, hoping to wake him up as I did so. I heard him grumbled, slowly letting me go, and we wiped his eyes. "Morning Pup" he said, as I pulled myself closer towards him. Suffice to say, today was not my favourite day of the year for what it represented, but I knew that Ben would protect me. I felt him wrap my arms around my waist, pulling me into his chest, before he spoke up. "Come up. We best get up" he said, as I snuggled further into his chest.
"How about we just stay here for today?" I asked, rolling over in his arms, and pulling him into a kiss, sliding my hands down his chest, towards his boxers. I felt Ben grab my arms before they could go under his boxers, and pulled out of the kiss.
"We have school soon. Come on" he said again, getting up from the bed, grabbing some clothes, and making his way towards the shower.
"Wait, where are you going?" I asked, as she was walking towards the bathroom door.
"Um, to shower?" he responded, as I now pulled myself from the bed and grabbed some clothes as well.
"Can I join?" I asked, but it wasn't seductive, but more nervous.
"Yeah, sure" he responded, opening the shower room, and stepping inside. I rush over to the main door, making sure it was locked, before stepping inside the shower with Ben. The shower probably lasted about 10 minutes, before Ben got out first. He started to dry himself off and began to step out of the shower room.
"Wait, where are you going?" I asked again, with a rather panicked voice, and Ben definitely caught on.
"I'm meeting a teacher early, so I'm going to grab some breakfast now." He replied, as I stepped out of the shower.
"Oh ok? Could I join you? If that's ok?" I asked.
"Ok, what's up Carlos? You seem a little…off today?" he asked, as I started to get dressed.
"No, it's nothing. I just want to spend some time with you" I replied, trying to cover up my main intentions. I think he fell for it, as he just smiled and nodded. We made our way down to the cafeteria, and the whole time I stuck by his side, keeping as close as possible. I stood directly behind him in the queue for the lunch, constantly keeping an eye out.
'Ok, so I'll stay with Ben first and second so I'll know I'll be safe. Third I have Chemistry, and if I ask the teacher, he'll probably let me go, as he knows I'll work hard. Finally I have Geography, so I'll just keep my head down, and hopefully I'll be safe. After school, I meet back up with Ben, and just stick with him for the rest of the day.' I thought to myself, grabbing some food and making my way to the table.
The whole time I was to on edge to eat, watching everyone I could, making sure no one would scare me. As it happens, I wasn't as prepared as I thought, with someone speaking up behind us. "Oh hey guys" I heard someone say, causing me to jump out of my seat.
"No please!" I screamed, cowering behind Ben as I did so. I felt him jump slightly as I did so, and I heard the mystery voice speak up again.
"Woah, Carlos, Calm down. It's only me" the female said as they sat down, revealing themselves to be Lonnie. I slightly pulled back from behind Ben, grabbing some food of the plate, before Ben spoke up.
"What was that about?" he asked, and I blushed slightly, still hiding behind him slightly.
"It was nothing, Lonnie just frightened me slightly" I responded, causing them to chuckle. We shared breakfast together, but for most of it, I was still behind Ben. I didn't want anyone sneaking up on me again, and I knew that Ben would protect me if anyone did. Our free and lunch pretty much proceeded the same, with me slightly cowering behind Ben. When it came to third lesson, luckily my chemistry teacher allowed me to leave. I was able to find a secluded area of the library, and essentially build myself a fort of books, so I could monitor everyone surrounding me. No surprises happened this time, but I was fully prepared if they did. Geography was the worst lesson of the day. I was all alone in the lesson, so I couldn't rely on anyone. I managed to sit myself in the corner of the room, so there was only two directions people could approach me from, and both direction I was constantly watching. The one hour dragged, feeling like it was six, and the whole time I was on edge, constantly watching and surveying everyone.
The bell finally went, causing me to jump slightly, and the sudden rush of people made me flinch and cower. I waited until everyone else had left the room, before leaving myself, making sure to stick to the walls as I did so. When I finally left the room, Ben was nowhere to be seen. 'I told him to meet me straight away after the lesson. Where is he?' I thought, my anger finally rising inside. I stepped outside of the room slight, and felt someone grab onto my shoulders, and whisper "Boo" into my ear.
I screamed, and shrunk to the floor, before shouting "No no no, Please don't. Please don't!" tears now rolling down my face.
"Woah, Pup, it's only me" I heard Ben say, now kneeling beside me on the floor.
"Ben! How could you! I told you to be here as soon as the lesson ended! You frightened the life out of me!" I fumed to him, tears still rolling down my face. "I thought you'd protect me, but instead your part of it! You're not going to help me." I continued to rant, as he just looked at me, with a rather confused face.
"Carlos, of course I'll protect you. But what am I part of?" he asked, wiping the tears from my face.
"Nothing, it's fine. Don't worry about it" I said, but he just looked at me with that adorable smile. "Ok, I'll tell you. But can we go back to the dorm room first?" I replied, pulling myself from the floor. Ben gave me a hand and we made our way back to our room. As walked in, and I locked the door behind us, making sure that no one could get in without our permission.
"Carlos baby, please say something" Ben said, making his way over to the bed, and patting the space next to him.
"Ok, but please don't freak out." I replied, sitting next to him. He nodded, and I began to speak. "It's my b-b-birthday" I stuttered, tears now rolling down my face.
"Your birthday?" Ben replied with a confused tone, taking my hand into his, as I nodded my head. "Carlos, what's wrong with your birthday?" he asked, as I flinched at the use of the word. I took a deep breath before continuing.
"Every year today, my mum w-w-w" I began to stutter, relieving the memories, more tears rolling down my face as I cried over the event.
"Breathe Pup. We have all day" Ben said, rubbing his hand on my back.
"My mum w-would b-b-beat me. For the p-p-pain I put her through when I was born" I finally confessed, looking into Ben's eyes, and I could see he was crying as well.
Ben's POV:
After hearing what Carlos had been through, I couldn't help but feel sorry for him. "Oh Carlos, I'm so sorry" I said, still rubbing his back. "I can't imagine what you've been through" I continued, tears now streaming down my face. "But Carlos, you're in Auradon now, and I would never let anything like that ever happen to you again. And no one here would ever do that. How about we go out and get some food from the shops, and we watch some of the space movies?" I finished, pulling him into a hug.
"Yeah, as long as stay together the entire time" he continued, and I nodded.
"Of course, I'd never leave you. Now let's celebrate your birthday properly" I said, pulling him off the bed. I could see a small smile grow on his face, as we made our way away from the school. We took the bike into Auradon City, as I knew it would have Carlos feel better. He always loved the bike rides, the wind howling beside us as we sped down the road, his arms wrapped around my waist. We reached town and parked up, deciding what film and food he wanted. Suffice to say, he wanted anything with chocolate in, and any film that was in space. I'd managed to message Lonnie, texting her a photo of Carlos and I, and asking her to print it and frame it for me. She was rather curious about why, but 'on the king's order' I told her I couldn't disclose the info. That sounded fancy than it was. Essentially I said that I couldn't tell her, and she didn't question it any further.
The pair of us only spent about 30 minutes in town, before we returned back to the school, and I told Carlos I had to quickly meet up with Lonnie, but I said she would meet us at the dorm. Carlos went inside, setting up the movie, while Lonnie handed me the wrapped frame. She had sent a photo showing the finished product, and it was absolutely perfect, I knew he would love it. "Perfect, thank you so much Lonnie" I said, and she gave me a puzzled look.
"What is it for? Is it an anniversary or something?" she asked once again, and I shook my head.
"I'll tell you tomorrow" I replied, and she nodded.
"Ok, well I'll see you then" she replied, walking away from the dorm.
"Carlos, I'm coming in" I said, making sure he wouldn't freak out as soon as the door opened. When it did, I saw the room was plunged into complete darkness, with all the curtains being drawn. The only light in the room was coming from the TV, where the movie was on the title screen. Carlos had laid all the snacks onto a small table in front of the couch, and he was laid out on the sofa. "Any room for me" I joked, causing him to sit up slightly, leaving me enough room to snuggle beneath him. As soon as I sat down, Carlos closed the gap between us, snuggling right into my chest, getting himself into a comfortable position. For me, not so much but as long as he was happy, that's all that mattered. "Here Pup, before we start, I got you this" I said, handing him the gift. I saw his face light up.
"You got me a present? I-I've never got one of these before" he said, constantly turning over the gift, looking for anything indication of what it could be.
"Of course I did. I mean, it's your birthday after all" I replied, seeing his smile grow even more. He ripped the wrapping open, showing the picture I got of the pair of us. It was my favourite picture of the pair of us, a selfie we took on our second date to the enchanted lake, when the pair of us where chilling on the platform. "I know it's not much. But I just wanted to get you something" I said, and I could feel the tears dropping from his face onto my legs.
"Ben, its perfect" he replied, now looking into my eyes. "Thank you so much" he continued, pulling me into a kiss.
"Now, let's stick on that movie" I said, pulling out of the kiss. He nodded, as the film began. The pair of us snuggled the entire time, as we shared the bowls of food out. I obviously had the bag of cookies, while Carlos had some of his chocolate snacks. I made sure that no one dared to bother us, knowing that Carlos had my undivided attention and that I was there for him, no matter what he needed. After the movie, the pair of us snuggled up in bed together, as we fell to sleep. "Goodnight Pup" I said, pulling him tighter into my arms.
"Goodnight my king" he responded, as the pair of us fell to sleep.
Carlos POV- 15th December:
Since December started, the whole school has been going crazy. I had noticed the weather had been getting slightly colder, and lights were being put up around the school, each following the same theme. Red, Green and White became the primary colours of the lights, with each of them either portraying some sort of animal I'd never seen before or a rather large bearded fellow. Trees were being placed around the school, with a rather large one being place outside. Today was the day that the school was going to decorate it apparently. Everyone was off timetable, and gathered at the front of the school. Ben was about to give a speech.
"Students of Auradon Prep. We are gathered here today to fulfil the annual Christmas activity of decorating the tree" he began, and I turned to Mal.
"Christmas?" I whispered to her, as she shrugged her shoulders.
"Not a clue" she responded, as we turned back to Ben.
"As usual, each student from Auradon Prep will be able to place one ornament onto the tree. After that, lights will be placed onto the tree, and there will be a vote to see what ornament should be placed at the top." He continued, causing strange looks between us four VK's. "Have Fun!" Ben spoke up once again, cutting the ribbon in front of the tree, as the crowd of students erupted into a clap. I saw Ben step of the stage, and as soon as he did, the whole crowd moved in unison, everyone trying to reach the tree.
Mal, Evie and Jay managed to stand their ground, whereas I lost my footing, and began to fall to the floor. I felt someone grab me from behind, and I turned to see Ben hovering above you. "I know you don't like crowds, so I tried to get here as fast as possible" he said, helping me stand up straight.
"Thank you my King" I joked back, and he chuckled.
"So what are you guys going to place on the tree?" Ben asked, and Jane was first to respond.
"It's a replica of my mother's wand" she said, holding up a mini version of the wand, beautifully crafted.
Lonnie was up next. "Mine's a sculpture of Mushu" she said, again holding a beautifully crafted trinket.
Doug was next to speak, showing us a mini pickaxe. "It's a smaller version of my dad's pickaxe, with the engraving and everything!" he enthused, and Xander spoke up next.
"Mines the lanterns my grandparents released for my mother" he responded, showing us a mini sculpture of such. Audrey spoke up next.
"It's a replica of my mother's dress." She said, showing it to us.
"What about you Ben?" Lonnie asked, and everyone turned to him.
"As usual, the replica of my father's crown. Well, my crown now I guess" he joked, with everyone know comparing their trinkets.
The whole time, us VK's were stood there, with no clue what was going on, and I think our facial expression showed that. Ben turned to me. "What about you Pup. What are you going to place on the tree?" he said, noticing out facial expressions.
"Ok. Hold on a second." I began, the small group of us growing silent. "What is Christmas?" I asked, causing the AK's to gasp. "
Yeah, and what's the deal with the tree?" Evie spoke up next, causing us VK's to nod our heads. Mal questioned it next.
"Yeah, and why is everyone putting up lights?" she continued our questioning session, causing Jay to finish up.
"Yeah, and why has the food in the cafeteria changed? What is a Mince Pie for god sakes" he said, Mal, Evie and I mumbling in agreement.
"Wait, you didn't celebrate Christmas?" Ben asked, and we all looked at him, with confusion on our faces.
"You know, the legend of Santa Claus?" Lonnie piped up next, our confusing growing even more as we shook our heads.
"God, this is going to be difficult to explain" Audrey piped up, causing the AK's to chuckle. The whole event was explain to us, each of them telling us a different part of the celebration. My face grew in excitement as it was explained, and I could see Mal, Jay and Evie were having the same reaction.
I hope you enjoyed that chapter. So, Carlos was scared for his birthday, due to the Isle, and the VK's were introduced to the idea of Christmas! 'Tis the season and all that. Anyway, I quite liked this chapter, as it gives us another inside of life on the Isle. The next chapter is also Christmas orientated, and that's being delivered on Christmas Day! Maybe you'll even get two updates ;)
As I was saying earlier, hopefully I can get a couple of stories finished over the holiday, so I have plenty of stuff in the new year. Now, I mentioned this on Business Intern, but this has more reader, so I'll mention it here as well. I'm running low on story ideas for Ben and Carlos. I have a couple that I have in mind, but they are all AU stories. Please let me know if you like the AU stuff, or if you have an story ideas that you would like me to write.
Thank you once again to White Collar Black Wolf for leaving a review, and I'll see you guys on Thursday.
Until then TTFN :)