Evie didn't know what had shocked her most; the fact that Uma was her new roommate, or that Fairy Godmother had allowed it.

"Oh no," Evie protested immediately, "There is no way that you-"

"I asked Fairy Godmother if I could move into your room because I want to clear any bad waters between us," Uma lied skillfully, "I'm truly trying to change Evie, and I need you to see that."

"And why should I believe you?" Evie questioned, crossing her arms doubtfully.

"You guys said it yourselves. Auradon is the land of opportunity," Uma shrugged, "So, which ones my bed?"

So yes, Mal and Harry had briefly partaken in a romance before Mal left the Isle those many months ago. Sure, it wasn't a secret, but Mal preferred not to talk about it, especially not around her friends.

Harry had never been the most popular out of the villains. He'd always had a knack for insanity, especially when he'd attempted to get his hand bitten off by a crocodile. He was wild and unpredictable, and that was what had attracted Mal to him at the beginning. He was both dashing and terrifying, a mixture Mal had found pleasing.

But he was so different compared to Ben. Ben had been sweet and charming from the moment they met, whilst Harry had mocked her purple hair when they first met as children. Ben was the opposite of Mal, but Harry was exactly what Maleficent had made her daughter strive for. In fact, when Maleficent had heard about the little romance between the two villain kids, she'd been the first to celebrate the pairing.

Being back on the Isle, Mal had never felt so connected to Harry before. He'd stuck by her side every minute of every day, regardless of the fight that had previously ensued not long ago. Sure, she was still in love with Ben, but she couldn't be with him. She knew that. Maybe Harry had been her happily ever after after all?

She knew she could never be with Ben, that one day he'd fall for a pretty princess from a far off kingdom and they'd live happily ever after. It was destined to happen, and Mal had accepted it the moment she'd looked into his eyes for the first time. She just never chose to believe it, and instead lived in the fantasy of the brief time her and Ben could spend.

Despite the turmoil of emotions, Mal decided that she was happy on the Isle, that she had made the right decision. She'd convinced herself that it was where she belonged and would belong for the rest of her life, and maybe Uma would even be a better fit in Auradon than she was.

She mused about Uma's life in Auradon, sat perched on the edge of the dock. The water was shallow on this side of the dock, and therefore she wasn't too worried about falling in. The sea had been particularly calm that day, the gentlest of waves lapping at her boots. She'd been so lost in thought she hadn't heard Harry making his way down the dock towards her.

"Careful," Harry teased as Mal jumped in startlement, sitting himself down next to the girl, "Wouldn't want you falling in."

"What a tragedy that would be," Mal muttered in reply to the boy, "You know, I still don't really know how to swim."

"I should teach you one day," Harry replied, leaning back on his hands as he stared into the sea, "So, what's on your mind?"

"What do you mean?" Mal questioned, "I'm fine."

"You've also been sat here for hours instead of coming with the Crew to trash the market," Harry quickly responded, "C'mon, tell me."

"Do you ever wonder if things would be different if we'd... Dated?" Mal asked hesitantly, "I mean, I wouldn't have met Carlos, Jay and Evie, and-"

"It's one of my biggest regrets," Harry replied honestly, "I wish we'd have taken the chance, you know? Maybe we would have found our happily ever after sooner."

"Do you really think so?" Mal asked, turning to Harry.

Harry turned to stare at Mal, his eyes piercing through her green ones. He began moving closer, Mal's relentless gaze following his lips as he whispered against her lips;

"I know so."

And suddenly, Harry was kissing her. She didn't feel sparks or fireworks like in the movies. But it wasn't unpleasant. In fact, she was enjoying it. Harry had surprisingly soft lips, kissing her firmly yet gently. The kiss didn't last long, but it left Mal confused regardless. When the two parted, Mal instantly panicked. She was torn and confused and scared. She jumped onto her feet, backing away from the dock.

"I-," She stuttered, "I need to go."

"A Royal Ball," Lonnie suggested to her friends in excitement as they sat around the cafeteria table, "To celebrate the end of Spring!"

"Right," Audrey paused, taking a bite out of her candied apple, "And where has this idea come from exactly?"

"Think about it," Lonnie pushed, "Wouldn't it be a great way to celebrate more VK's joining the good side and living in Auradon? A spring dance, like used to have."

"And who'd be organising it?" Audrey asked, "Because if you're planning to convince Ben, I'm more than happy to lead the decoration committee."

"Ben won't be a problem," Jane added, "He'll do anything to make the VK's feel welcome."

"We need a theme!" Lonnie exclaimed, "Something of relevance... Elegant, yet modern... Any ideas?"

"Ooh! We could do an underwater theme!" Jane suggested.

"That's not it..." Lonnie mumbled, "It needs to be special. Something never seen before."

"What are you talking about?" Evie asked as she lowered herself onto a seat next to Lonnie, placing her lunch tray on the table delicately.

"We want to throw a Spring Ball, but we need a theme," Lonnie explained simply.

Evie paused, "How about stars? I've just ordered a collection of new sparkling fabrics, they'd all look gorgeous on you guys!"

"I like it, but I still think we need to think of something a little more... Regal," Audrey replied, pulling her phone out, "I'll text Ben about it now."

"So, how's the new roomie?" Lonnie questioned Evie, "I heard she moved in recently."

"Honestly, I think she bewitched Fairy Godmother into moving into my room," Evie joked.

"Maybe you should give her a chance?" Jane asked, "I mean, I'm sure she's just as scared and confused as you were when you first arrived."

Evie paused. She knew Jane was right, but she also knew Uma. She didn't know how she could trust her after all the years spent on the Isle together. But maybe she could change her.

Suddenly, an idea struck Evie, emitting an excited gasp.

"I know what the Spring Ball theme can be!"