Lonnie sat at her desk her eyes glued to her screen. She'd been pouring over the video footage of the her secret video diary that she started when Ben made the announcement of villains joining Auradon Prep. She had discovered many things about her classmates, but she also realized something about herself. She'd been drawn to it lately wondering if she should show Jay some of her discoveries. Jay wasn't innocent to the fact that there is a little evil in everyone. That is one of the reason Lonnie was intrigued by him. All four of the villains suffered unnecessary abuse from a "hero" and this sickened Lonnie! Mostly because she knew that although she didn't participate in the abuse she didn't work to stop it either.
Could her dating Jay make up for her lack of strength to stand up against her peers. Jay had a strength that came from being forced to look out for number one, but there was a kindness as well when he talked about the others. They are his family, his cornerstone, and Lonnie wished to believe that she could be brave enough to be accepted into that family and be able to shake off the fear of her peers' detrimental whispering.
She closed her eyes trying to search her soul for the strength her mother claimed flowed through her. It was easy to claim strength her parents were the saviors of China, but she couldn't be sure that she was as brave as her mother. If the villains had proved anything in their time at Auradon it was that DNA had nothing to do with who you can become.
Tap...tap... "Oh my gosh," Lonnie gasped. On the balcony outside the window Jay stood with his hands behind his back. She ran to the window. "You sneak, you can't be up here!"
He flashed his smile in defiance, "You know me girl, rules have no hold on me." She joined in him on the balcony. "How about going for a walk with me?"
"Are you crazy it's after curfew!"
"Since when has that stopped you," Jay challenged. "Come on, I promise to make it worth your while." Lonnie didn't care if he never made it up to her, she would go just because he asked. She quickly picked up a sweater and shoes and climbed down the fire escape after him. He stood at the bottom waiting for her to come the last couple of steps. She felt a small bold streak so as she stood just above him she called down.
"Hey catch me," she suggested. Without a question he offered his arms, after a moment of hesitation she jumped. He pulled her close once she landed in his arms. He listened to her small laughter of glee and knew he made the right decision. "Alright, Rebel you got me out here. Now what?"
"I was thinking a moonlit walk... you know since a carpet ride is slim." Jay offered his arm. "Come on, take a walk on the wild side."
"I took a chance on you when I left that room. You promised to make it worth my while." He took his arm as he walked them forward. "I'm ready to follow you, so lead me street rat."
Jay didn't object to the awful nickname, probably because he knew that she didn't mean it in a mean way. They came to the wall that surrounded Auradon Prep and Jay smiled at her over his shoulder. Without being asked Lonnie began scaling the wall. If she was going to be a rule breaker she figured she should break the rules with someone that wouldn't abandon her when the consequences came. Jay bypassed her with ease and helped her to the top. They sat on the edge of the wall for a second and looked out over the land of Auradon. Light were flashing in the distance.
"I wonder what is going on in the village," Jay murmured. "Wanna go check it out?"
"Duh!" Lonnie claimed. She clasped on to Jay's hand and jumped together.
Author's Note: I am sorry for the delay. I am a college student so school is a little overwhelming. Now to about this chapter: I know that there doesn't seem to be much to this chapter, but I am trying out an idea that I hope works. I am imagining about two more chapter of fun, and then Fairy Godmother is going to crack down and start training Mal. So if you have any suggestions I would love to try to see how I can incorporate them. Looking forward to the reviews.