Mal's POV.
To Ben's surprise I had decided to take a week off school. While I was sat with Belle Sunday night I realised I had to listen to my body and think of what's best for the baby. I had convinced Ben to go to school however telling him I needed him to pick up my work from Friday and for the rest of the week. I worked through it with Belle and Ben's help but I still had a lot left to do. Fairy Godmother had moved our magic lesson to the week after since I wasn't at school anyway. I had taken yesterday (Monday) off as well. But last night I realised I really had to go back to school. I couldn't fall any further behind then I already was.
So after breakfast with Belle and Adam and Ben telling them we would probably be staying at school tonight, me and Ben headed to school. I had convinced Ben to take the car. I couldn't handle going on his scooter this morning. My morning sickness has already shown an appearance today I don't plan on pushing it to make another.
We got to school just in time for first period. Which today happened to be Chemistry with Ben. The lesson it's self went by rather fast but the work was confusing for me. Since it carried on from last weeks lessons which I hadn't attended. I ended up having to pull out my folder of missed work just so I could understand what the hell I was supposed to do. Once I finally got a grasp on it the bell rung signalling the end of the lesson.
Ben took my hand as we walked out of the classroom. We were immediately met with Jane. She smiled as she took a few steps towards us. It confused me a little. Jane has never waited for me before, I have always met her at our classroom. I looked from her to Ben, unsure what was going on. It was only when Ben kissed me I realised we had to get to class. I smiled as he broke the brief kiss and waved at me and Jane before he walked away to his lesson. "Ready for Auradon history with Mrs Marshall?" Jane asked me.
"Yeah but I wish it was History of Auradon royals instead. She seems to make that class more exciting." I stated as we shared a laugh before heading the opposite way to Ben. The thought of why Jane had met me still plaguing my head.
Before I could find a reason for it we were sitting in our usual seats in the middle of the classroom as Mrs Marshall walked in. Thankfully I hadn't missed anything in this class since I only had it on Tuesday's and me and Jane had finished last weeks work the week before. It would be hell to try and catch up in this class. As she started recapping the last lesson I zoned out as I usually did. It was then Adam's words from last Sunday came into my head 'I don't want you going anywhere on your own'. Ben. Of course. He doesn't want me to be on my own around school. They have planned it so I am always with someone. The thought alone brought a tear to my eye. I had no idea they cared this much. I decided I may as well ask Jane before I say/do anything else. "Jane?" I asked as she leant a little closer, looking at me questioningly. "Have you all planned you day so I'm not alone?" I said. Deciding it was best just to ask outright rather then skate around the issue.
I smiled as she nodded. She was clearly unsure of my reaction as she whispered to me "Yeah, we all felt it would be better if you had a little bit of, for lack of a better word, protection. You're not mad are you?" I shook my head still a little over whelmed they would plan something like this. I immediately felt bad for not telling them about little beastie. I was torn between calling the baby a little beastie or little fairy but since my temper seems to have been the first thing affected, and my temper could probably rival Ben's right now, I settled on little beastie. I had told Ben last night about my nickname for the baby and he laughed, agreeing completely with it. I came out of my thoughts in time to hear Mrs Marshall say "So, since most of you are still unsure of what we covered last lesson, we will be going over it again."
I couldn't help the groan that escaped my mouth, causing Jane to giggle. I really couldn't be bothered to go through the work again so I pulled out my folder of missed work again. I may as well use the extra lesson to catch up a little. Since I had missed a lot of Maths I started with that, especially since Jane was there to help me. Jane was more then happy to help and by the end of the lesson I had completely caught up with Maths work, thanks to Jane. "Jane, thank you." I told her as we packed up our things ready to leave class. "I couldn't have finished it that fast if you hadn't have helped me." Jane just smiled before saying "Don't worry about it. Happy to help."
I would have issued another thank you but I was hit with sickness again as I stood up. I grabbed my things and bolted from the room and into the nearest bathroom, Jane right behind me. Dropping my things next to the toilet I hunched over, before violently throwing up again. I felt Jane hold my hair back and try and calm me a little but I didn't listen really. I had hoped this wouldn't happen at school. How the hell would I explain this to people. I was glad we had a free period and we were on our way to meet Evie, Lonnie and Audrey as by the time I had finished throwing up the bell had already rung signalling the start of our next class. I quickly rinsed out my mouth as my phone rung. I checked the phone and answered quickly. They would only worry if I left it.
"Hey E... Yeah I'm fine... Were on our way to the library now... No you don't have to come meet us... Okay, see you in a few." I finished the call and placed my phone back into my pocket turning to Jane. "Evie and the others were worried about us. They're on their way to meet us." Jane nodded at me. A look of concern across her face. "I'm fine Jane. Let's go meet them. Come on." I reassured her as I picked up my things and made my way out of the room.
Me and Jane got about half way to the library when we met the girls. I was quickly hugged by all three of them but as we got to the library we were all surprised when we found the four boys sat at our regular table. I smiled at them as we approached but Evie spoke before I could "What are you guys doing here?" She asked them all at she sat next to Doug. Audrey and Lonnie had moved to sit either side of Jay and Jane, not surprisingly, sat near Carlos. I went to sit near Ben but laughed as he pulled me into his lap. I cuddled into him as the others continued their discussion on why the boys were there. Something about tourney and band practice being cancelled. I wasn't really listening.
"You okay?" Ben whispered into my ear. I knew I didn't look all that well since even Jay and Carlos were eyeing me suspiciously. It was then I decided they deserved to know. They are all willing to give up their free time to protect me they deserve to know the full truth.
"Yeah. Ben, I wanna tell our friends. They deserve to know." I told him. I knew they wouldn't tell anyone. Least of all the press until we were ready and seeing Ben nod I turned back to the group. They were all still talking and it was clear to see no actual studying was going to happen. "Guys." I called to them, gaining everyone's attention. "Come to mine and Evie's room with me? I need to tell you something." I stood from Ben and began to walk away when I noticed only the girls and Ben had moved. I turned back to them as soon as I noticed. "Are you three coming or not?" I asked. I couldn't help but laugh at the looks on their faces.
"We thought you meant you wanted to talk to the girls." Doug said. I rolled my eyes at them. Seriously.
"No it involves you guys as well. So come one." I told them, only turning around and starting to walk again. Ben took hold of my hand this time as we walked. As we left the library and headed for the dorms I began to get nervous. I tried to plan out what I was going to say but my brain just wouldn't work.
I had become that lost in thought I hadn't even noticed we had reached our room until I heard the door close behind us. We all took our usual seat except this time Jay, Audrey, Carlos and Jane sat with their backs against Evie's bed instead of my own. I cuddled into Ben's side before I started talking. "Okay to start with, I know what you guys have planned about not leaving me alone." They all exchanged nervous glances before I carried on. "Don't worry I'm not mad. I actually think it's sweet. So, thank you. But doing this puts you at risk of Maleficent's wrath so me and Ben think you deserve to know the full truth." I told them. No one's eyes left me and Ben as I took a deep breath. "I'm pregnant." Evie smiled at us as did everyone else as I was quickly pulled into a hug. I assumed it would be Evie hugging me but as I looked down I realised it was in fact Audrey.
"Finally! I don't have to keep it in anymore!" Evie exclaimed from her seat. I was hugged and congratulated by everyone of our friends and I had never felt happier. I excused myself from them and went to our bathroom.
Finishing up in the bathroom, I looked at myself in the mirror. I had never seen myself look so happy. 'Enjoy it while you can Mal, because it won't last.' Maleficent told me. I began to feel light headed again. I really had to find a way to stop this. Your friends can't stop me. I will just go through them to get to you.' Crap! That isn't good. I can't see them get hurt because of me. I knew it was a possibility before but hearing her say it scared me. I had been that lost in my thoughts I hadn't even heard Ben, Evie, Jay and Carlos knocking on the bathroom door. It wasn't until my phone pinged that I was brought back to the present.
From Jay: You have 1 min to open door or I knock it down.
I rolled my eyes. Trust Jay to be as overprotective as Ben. It was then I noticed the time. I had been in here nearly fifteen minutes already and had missed calls from Ben, Evie, Jay and even a few from Belle. I quickly moved to unlock the door and swung it open. The previously full room now only held my siblings and boyfriend, all of whom looked worried. I immediately found myself in Ben's arms. "Where's the others?" I asked them. Worried for my other friends. Maleficent's threat fresh in my head.
"We told them to go ahead to the cafeteria while we tried to get hold of you." Evie explained.
"Care to explain what's going on?" Jay practically demanded. I knew they would overreact but I had to tell someone.
"I heard Maleficent. She talks to me in my head." I told them. I didn't give them chance to comment before I continued. "She has been doing it since I got away from her. She keeps telling me my happiness won't last." I explained to them. I had felt Ben go tense as I spoke and tighten his hold on me.
"Why that Evil...!" Jay exclaimed but Evie silenced him with a stare before he could finish his sentence. "She won't hurt you or the little peanut I promise Mal. We will protect you." Jay spoke with such controlled anger in his voice I had no doubt he meant every word.
"Little beastie" I told him. He gave me a confused look, as did Evie and Carlos so I elaborated. "The babys nickname is little beastie. Since the only symptom I have other then sickness is I get angry easy I felt the baby took after its daddy. So I called it 'little beastie'" I explained to them. This made them all laugh.
They didn't stop until Ben spoke "Oh by the way Mal," He started causing me to look up at him. "Can you transport us both to the castle?" I looked quizzical at his question. Why on earth would we go to the castle in the middle of the day. "My dad rung me while you were in the bathroom. You didn't answer mom's calls and apparently she is slightly freaking out." Shit! I thought to myself. I would have to make sure I answered all calls from now on. I didn't want to worry anyone that was in the room let alone Belle or Adam. I nodded, thankful my magic felt back to normal, and we said our goodbyes to Jay, Evie and Carlos before Ben grabbed my hand and we disappeared.
We reappeared seconds later in the entrance hall to the castle since I had no idea where Belle would be. Ben however began to lead me down a different hallway. I knew Belle and Adam's offices were down here but had never been down here myself. Ben stopped in front of one of the doors half way down and turned to me. "Sorry for this. She will probably try and suffocate you now." Ben told me causing me to snigger a little as he turned and walked into the room leading me in as well.
I heard Adam say "See dear, I told you she was fine." Before I was engulfed in a pair of arms. Ben released my hand and I returned Belle's hug as Ben walked over to his dad. After what felt like an hour Belle finally released me.
"Belle, I'm sorry. I didn't mean to worry you." I apologised. I didn't think me missing her calls would provoke this kind of reaction but then again the first and only time I ever missed a call was a little over a week ago and look how that turned out. "I had gone to the bathroom and got lost in my thoughts. I didn't hear my phone."
"Mal, don't apologise" Adam told me. "Belle is the worrier of the family. Especially when it comes to you kids." I laughed at the playful glare Belle sent his way. "I'm just glad your safe." Belle said causing my attention to go back to her and me to stop laughing. "Adam's right I have a habit of worrying. When you didn't answer I just panicked." I just smiled at her and wrapped my arms around her waist.
"That's okay. It's strange but I like that you all care." The words slipped from my mouth before I could stop them but I didn't regret them like I thought I would. Still in my embrace with Belle I completely missed the looks the family shared over my head. I moved out of the embrace after a few minutes when Ben's phone chimed.
I looked at him reading a text on his phone. He hadn't even fully looked up before he spoke "Mal, we have to go. That was from Jane. Fairy Godmother is looking for you." I nodded as I moved back to Ben's side. Belle and Adam smiled at us as we disappeared.
I had taken us back to mine and Evie's dorm and Ben looked at me. "Mal I'll walk you to Fairy Godmothers office and wait for you, then we'll go get lunch." I rolled me eyes at him. Seriously Ben. The cafeteria and Fairy Godmothers office are in the same damn building.
"Ben I will be fine." I told him. "I can go to see Fairy Godmother myself and then meet you in the cafeteria. They're in the same building and since I have another study period after dinner I don't need to go to my locker. I will be fine. She won't do anything in a crowded corridor anyway." I hoped he would agree. I loved that he cared this much but it's a little much right now. Thankfully Ben nodded but I could tell he was going to worry until I met back up with him. As we left the room I kissed his cheek before walking to Fairy Godmothers office.
Ben walked with me. He had to since our destinations were in the same building, but he reluctantly released my hand and turned into the cafeteria as I continued down the hall. Before long I was knocking on the familiar double doors.
"Come in." I heard Fairy Godmother call and I immediately walked in. She smiled when she looked up and saw me. "Mal, I got your message you wanted to see me. Although I couldn't find you just now." She said as I walked across the office and sat down. She came and sat next to me. Something she often did if I came to speak to her alone.
"Yes, I apologise. Me and Ben had to go up to the castle and see Belle." I told the older fairy. She was one of the few people who had no problem with me addressing Belle and Adam without their title, unless there's press around of course. Seeing her slightly confused look I explained how I missed Belle's call and she started to panic. Leading to us having to go, so she could see me and calm down.
Fairy Godmother laughed with me as I finished my explanation. "Yes, that does sound like Belle. Always a worrier." I had to laugh a little more at her using the exact same words as Adam had to describe Belle. "Now what did you wish to see me about?" She asked. I had almost forgotten why I was there in the first place.
"Oh right, I need to drop a class. For obvious reasons it isn't really safe for me to be in my self defence class anymore." I explained, before a knowing look came over Fairy Godmothers face. I sighed knowing she already had dropped the class from my schedule. "Who spoke to you?" I asked. I tried to sound annoyed but my smile let me down.
"Belle." Fairy Godmother stated. Of course it was Belle. I should have known. "and Adam." She carried on. That surprised me. But I should have expected it after what he said to me last Sunday. "Here." she said as she handed me another schedule from her desk. I have replaced it with the same study period Audrey and Jane have." She told me. As she said that I also knew they had told her their plans for me not to be alone.
I smiled as I thanked her and left the office. I noticed the hall practically empty except for a few students milling around. I read the schedule to make sure nothing else had changed as I walked towards the cafeteria. Luckily it hadn't but I walked into someone as I neared the cafeteria, not seeing them. "I'm so sorry." I apologised. But the reply I got made me look up.
"Well if it isn't the shameful dragon." I looked up to find Chad. Urgh, why of all people did I have to bump into him. I thought to myself. It was then it registered what he called me.
"What the hell did you just say to me!?" I demanded. I hated Chad with a passion since we first arrived in Auradon and it was quite clear the feeling were mutual. Usually I would have just walked away but my hormones immediately took over.
He smirked at me before he finally replied. "I called you a 'shameful dragon'." I gave him a confused look, curious as to why he had decided to call me that. "Well with you running out of class to puke I assume your knocked up. Which means you are bringing shame on Ben and his family." He explained the name. Shit! How the hell do I play this off!
"I have no idea what your talking about, Chad" I practically growled out. Okay little beastie really had to let me get control of my emotions fast. I went to step around Chad to go and meet Ben who would likely come looking for me any minute when I felt him grab my arm. "What the hell, Chad! Let me go!" I shouted. This got the attention of the few people still in the hall but since we have argued a lot in the past people ignored it. I couldn't even move my arm from his grip. Every time I tried he tightened his hold.
I was starting to panic a little now. I couldn't use magic to defend myself because I would get kicked out of Auradon Prep and I certainly couldn't overpower him. "Don't play dumb it doesn't suit you. Why don't you and you friends just go back to the Isle were you belong. No one even wants you here." He snapped at me. I flinched as he tightened his grip in my arm and I couldn't help the tears that were streaming down my face from his last comment. He was holding my arm that tight I swear I could feel it bruising already. Ben, where the hell are you? I thought to myself I failed to see Chad clench his other hand into a fist.
"Get your hands off her, now!" I quickly looked over Chad's shoulder and saw none other then Ben, Jay, Evie and Carlos. Ben and Jay looked absolutely livid and as I quickly looked at Chad he didn't seem much better. He always got more mad when someone interfered and we were arguing. Chad turned to face Ben but kept his grip on my arm.
"Or what? You going to go into 'beast mode' on me?" He taunted Ben. I couldn't believe he said that to Ben and I saw it had an effect on him. Ben tried to relax his posture a little but that quickly went out of Ben's mind with Chad's next actions. When Chad didn't get the rise out of Ben he was clearly hoping for he pushed me to the floor. Everything else happened instantaneously. Evie and Carlos were by my side in seconds. Thankfully I had landed on my side and not my stomach but the force still gave me a stomach ache and sent a painful jolt across my stomach. Ben and Jay immediately lunged for Chad and as Evie checked me over for any obvious injuries I noticed Ben and Jay had easily got the upper hand.
"What is going on here!?" We all recognised the voice immediately and Ben and Jay got off Chad, although they were still clearly livid. Carlos went to stand near them so they didn't attack him again. I looked Chad who had now stood and noticed he had a busted lip and a swollen eye that would probably bruise but that was all since the boys had been interrupted fairly quickly. I looked behind him to find Fairy Godmother. She took a quick look at all of us before she spoke. "My office, now!" she demanded.
I tried to stand up but my legs buckled underneath me sending another painful jolt into my stomach. Evie noticed straight away. "Ben!" She called to him. Both him and Jay looked at me before Ben ran towards me and lifted me up, bridal style again. I didn't even complain this time. I rested my head on Ben's shoulder as he shuffled his arms a little under me and began walking after Fairy Godmother. Jay walked to Ben's left placing himself between us and Chad.
I could feel the tension radiating from Ben as he walked, I stiffened slightly as a smaller jolt went through my stomach. I tried not to move too much so Ben didn't worry about me anymore then he already was but I knew he had noticed when he looked at me. I mouthed 'I'm fine' but I could tell straight away he didn't believe it. I became lost in thought and began to worry about the baby. All this stress is not good for little beastie. Maleficent's beating and now, a week and a half later, Chad throws me to the floor. I really hope for their sakes nothing happens to my baby or it won't just be Ben they have to worry about.
I came out of my thoughts as Ben placed me onto the small couch in Fairy Godmothers office. I noticed he had laid me down and him and Jay were still in their protective mode since Chad was still around. Jay was stood near my head while Ben was sat on the edge of the couch in front of my stomach. Evie and Carlos stood near Jay while Chad sat near Fairy Godmothers desk still glaring at us, Fairy Godmother sat behind said desk.
Seeing Chad's face, Ben emitted a low growl. I reached for his hand to try and calm him. "Does someone want to tell me what was happening out there?" Fairy Godmother asked no one in particular. No one answered her. Ben, Jay and Chad were too busy glaring at each other, I really didn't want to have to relive it and Evie and Carlos just didn't know what to say since they only saw part of it. "I am going to call your parents and guardians then we will be getting to the bottom of this." she informed us. I looked between my three friends, well Evie and Carlos since Jay refused to look away from Chad. I wasn't aware we had guardians.
Evie spoke before I had a chance to. "Erm... Fairy Godmother we have no guardians." She told her. We all received a smile in return. "Belle and Adam are your guardians, dear. They have been since the coronation. You haven't been told because they didn't want to upset you." Fairy Godmother informed us. I couldn't believe it. No wonder they called us family, because legally we are.
After a few minutes on the phone with each couple Fairy Godmother turned back to us. I grimaced slightly as another small jolt went through me. What the hell was happening? "Mal, are you okay?" She asked me. Of course she would be looking at me at that particular moment. I nodded even though all eyes, except Chad's, were on me now. Seeing their disbelieving faces I had no choice but to explain. "I have had a few painful jolts across my stomach but they are easing. I am fine." I stated.
They all carried on looking at me until there was a knock at the door. Fairy Godmother called for them to 'come in' and as the door opened Belle and Adam came into view. Both immediately coming over our group. You could see their worry when they saw me laid down and everyone else stood around me. Ben and Jay hadn't stopped their daggers towards Chad and since I mentioned my pains even Evie and Carlos had joined them. "What is going on, Fairy Godmother?" Adam asked. Clearly not understanding why everyone suddenly looked like they wanted to kill Chad.
"Ask them!" Chad shouted at Adam, as his parents entered the office pointing straight at me. This caused Ben to stand again and a growl to come from him. Belle sat in Ben's previous position while Adam moved to stop Ben from punching him.
"Now that you have all arrived I can begin to get to the bottom of it." She told both sets of parents. As Ben went to stand by Jay with his dad, Fairy Godmother rounded on me. I knew she would start with me. She always does but do I really have to do this. "Mal would you care to explain what happened since you were on the floor when I arrived?" Everyone's eyes shifted to me. I shuffled a little under everyone's gaze hoping no one saw me flinch. It was extremely uncomfortable for them all to be looking at me.
I knew from the way Belle placed her hand on my hip she saw me flinch I just hoped no one else did. I took a breath and trying not to look at anyone I began my explanation. I told Fairy Godmother everything, including how tightly Chad grabbed my arm Chad's insults to myself (after which Adam had to stand in front of the boys again) and his insult to Ben. "When Ben didn't react to his insult Chad seemed to grow more mad and pushed me to the floor." I managed to finish before the tears started again. Okay, seriously little beastie. I love you but I would like to not be an emotional wreck please. Belle shuffled a little closer to comfort me while Fairy Godmother pondered what I had said.
"And may I see your arm where he grabbed you?" She asked walking towards me. I managed to shuffle into a sitting position with a little help from Ben and Belle and took my arm out of my jacket sleeve. Sure enough, there above my elbow was a bruise on the shape of a hand.
"None of that happened!" Chad called from his seat. Without thinking or even trying to stop myself I flinched at the sound of his voice, meaning Belle pulled me into her side. Her arms around me protectively and Ben moved to sit next to me, rubbing his hand up and down my back trying to soothe me. Fairy Godmother just turned to look at him but was interrupted by someone bursting through the door, as she was about to speak.
I noticed immediately who it was who interrupted. It was Jane. "Jane, dear. Unless its urgent it will have to wait. I'm very busy here." She told her daughter. However what Jane did next shocked us all, even Fairy Godmother.
"No mom, it can not wait." She told her mother. I just stared at her, I'm sure I heard her wrong. "I thought you may like to see what happened rather then hear the truth and then Chad's lies." She stated. Okay what the hell is going on. Jane is usually shy and quiet and never stands up to anyone. Yet here she was telling her mom to listen to her. Fairy Godmother nodded and Jane plugged her phone into the TV that is kept in the corner for review security. A second later a video started playing. I didn't even know Jane was there let along videoing the whole thing. When it got to the point where Chad pushed me down I looked over to him. He was sat between his parents and put his head down to avoid their stares/glares.
"That's why you text me saying 'outside cafeteria, now' and didn't come and see me yourself?" Ben asked one of our closest friends. Jane merely nodded in response.
Fairy Godmother turned around to face Chad as Jane smiled at us all. I threw her a grateful smile back. I was so happy she had videoed it. Who knows how long we would have been here listening to Chad's lies if we hadn't have had that. "Chad, this is not the first time you have baited, King Ben, Mal or their friends and I have tried to be lenient but now you have taken it a step to far. That could be classed as physical assault on Mal." She explained. I had no idea where she was going with this but judging by his parents faces they did. "I have no choice but to expel you until at least after the holidays. You will be allowed on campus to collect work and use the library but you must have someone with you. Do you understand?" She asked Chad. Ducking his head more, he nodded. "I am sorry." She said to both his parents "But I really had no choice."
"We understand." Cinderella told the older woman. She motioned for her husband and Chad to stand before she looked at me "I am sorry, Mal. For everything." Stunned by her apology, I just nodded. Still wrapped in Belle's arms with Ben behind me. I felt Ben tense again as Chad walked from the office behind his parents. He glared back at me before leaving.
Once the door was closed I let out a breath I didn't know I was holding. Ben and Jay immediately relaxed and even Belle loosened her grip on me. The tension had left the room with Chad it seemed. At least I wouldn't have to worry about him for a while. Hopefully I could have some stress free time at school now.
"You are all free to leave although I suggest taking the rest of the afternoon off and resting." Fairy Godmother told all of us but it was clear the rest comment was directed at me. The face she gave me as she said it was proof enough. We all nodded and Belle and Ben stood.
Ben reached his hand down to me to help me up but I regretted trying immediately. As I lifted myself off the couch a sharp pain shot across my stomach, and had I not have had Ben and Belle either side of me already I was sure I would have fallen when I doubled over on pain. Each grabbing an arm Ben and Belle managed to keep me up. Before I knew what was happening another pain hit me. I looked at Ben. "Ben, something's wrong." That made everyone leap into action. Before I could attempt to say anything else Belle turned to Fairy Godmother saying "Sorry to leave quickly but..." Fairy Godmother cut her off saying she understood as I was being lifted into Ben's arms once more.
Ben moved quickly out of the school Adam, Belle and the others (except Jane) in tow. As we got outside I saw a car waiting for us with the driver holding the door open. I was placed between Belle and Ben and after everyone else climbed in the driver sped off. Obviously whoever text him informed him it was an emergency.
I assumed we were going to the castle but instead we pulled up outside a hospital. This made me incredibly nervous. I hadn't stepped foot inside a hospital yet and I had hoped to avoid it but I quickly squashed my fear when I remembered the pain and the baby. Checking on little beastie was more important.
Ben lifted me out of the car once everyone else was out and rushed into the hospital. Okay. Who was telling these people! No one had made a phone call in the car or in Fairy Godmothers office that I was aware of, yet upon entering the hospital there was two nurses and a gurney waiting for me. Ben placed me down as gently as he could and he and his parents followed me through the halls. I had heard the others say they would wait in the waiting room and come see me after we knew what's wrong.
They took me straight through the hospital and into a room, that from how long it took to get there I assume, was near the back of the hospital. I immediately noticed the machine next to another bed. It was an ultrasound machine but a much larger one. One of the nurses that had pushed the bed came into view. "We need you on the other bed. I can help you if you like?" She asked me. I have no idea why but when she moved her hand near me I snapped at her. "Don't touch me." I was sure if she hadn't have moved away I would of started growling.
Ben noticed my mood immediately and lifted me from the bed I was currently on to the one near the ultrasound machine. I allowed Ben to do this and then apologised for my outburst. The nurse merely nodded and smiled at me before they left. I looked between the three concerned faces in the room with me and my worry came back. Is something wrong with the baby? Am I loosing the baby? I had so many thoughts running through my head I didn't know what to think.
The door opened again a few seconds later and the doctor that had seen me over a week ago walked in. Again she smiled at me before introducing herself. What was with her happy/chipper attitude. Seriously. If she carries on I'll lose my temper again. "I will have to ask you both to leave the room again." Dr Thanet told Belle and Adam. What the hell!
"No, please stay" I pleaded with them, my voice cracking as I spoke. They both looked from me to the doctor before Belle came back to my side, Adam right behind her. "We stay." He stated simply to her. She nodded before asking me what had caused my pains. Ben explained everything just as I had done earlier. Dr Thanet nodded but she looked worried which made me panic. Ben took my hand as I looked to Belle. She had been in this situation and no offence to Ben but it was her support I needed. Seeming to realise this she ran her fingers through my hair as I reached my right hand over my chest, after lifting my top up, to grab her other hand.
I stared at the monitor as she applied the gel and I felt the 'wand' press into my stomach. She stared at the monitor intently as she asked me "When did you go back to school, Mal?"
"Today. It was my first day back today." I responded to her question and a gripped both hands a little tighter. I didn't like the look on her face. Something is wrong I just know it.
"Well I would recommend another week off and plenty of rest. Also I would suggest eating a little more then usual." She told us as she clicked away at the ultrasound machine buttons. I shared a look with Ben at her odd suggestion. "Why?" I asked. I was unable to stop myself. I needed to know why she said something so bizarre.
"Well, I was wrong when I last saw you." She began to explain. "You baby doesn't have an irregular heartbeat. There are in fact two heartbeats." I was stunned to say the least, but I couldn't help but smile. Is she saying what I think she is. "So your saying..." I started but I could bring myself to finish. My emotions suddenly became too much. "I am saying, congratulations. You are pregnant with twins. The pain you are feeling is because one baby was behind the other and when you were pushed one of the babys had begun to move to a side so they had more room to grow. They are healthy, no complications and the pain will go in a few hours." Dr Thanet stated. The smile on my face grew more if that was even possible. I looked at Ben to find him in a similar state of emotions to me. Again she printed off a photo and handed it to me before saying "You are free to leave now but there will be a prescription for you to pick up as you will need to increase you prenatal vitamins." I nodded and releasing Ben and Belle's hands I began to clean off my stomach as she left. Probably to sort out the prescription.
As I sat up I was engulfed in a hug from Ben. I couldn't help but let out a little laugh. I was expecting Belle to be the next one to hug me but surprisingly when Ben released me, Adam pulled my into a hug, Belle following after. I still felt quite dizzy/weak as I moved to stand but thankfully Ben and Adam were either side of me immediately. Belle just smiled at us as we made our way to the front of the hospital.
Until reaching the hospital waiting room I had almost forgotten Evie, Jay and Carlos had come with us. "Every thing's fine but we're having twins" Ben told them when we were close enough that he couldn't be overheard. Their reaction were immediate and they hugged both me and Ben, congratulating us for the second time that day. It was then Evie spoke "We should get back to school now". You could tell she didn't really want to go but knew she had to. Fairy Godmother had an issue with people out during the week. Sure curfew wasn't until ten but during the week she liked you back on campus before dinner. We nodded as Adam rung for a second car to take them back to school. We walked them outside and the car was there minutes later and after saying goodbye and me promising to call Evie later on, they left.
"I'll go get you your prescription, okay? Stay out here with mom and dad and get some air." Ben told me. He may have phrased the first bit as a question but it was easy to tell it was anything but. I nodded and lent into Belle who was now on my left side since Adam had moved to ring for the other car. "I'll go with you." Adam told him.
The pair left to go back inside leaving me stood outside with Belle. I quickly realised my position and tried to stand up on my own. Luckily Belle had quick reflexes and gently pulled me back into her when my legs began to buckle again. "Mal it's okay. You can stay like this. I don't mind." She told me keeping her arm around my waist this time. I nodded as the eventful day started catching up with me and I began feeling very tired.
Ben and Adam were back in no time and we got into the car, me with Ben's help so I didn't fall over. Once I was comfy on the back seat, once more between Belle and Ben, I quickly fell asleep.
Ben's POV.
I couldn't believe Mal was not only pregnant but was carrying twins. Looks like we have a little beastie and fairy now. Mal told me yesterday she struggled with which nickname to pick, now she could use them both. As the car drove away from the hospital I looked over to Mal who was sound asleep.
"Ben." My dad said, gaining my attention. I turned my head to him and he continued talking "I think it would be better if you and Mal stayed at the castle for a while. At least for the next week or so until Mal can go back to school." I nodded. At least this way if Mal was going to make me attend school while she was off at least she wouldn't be alone if she was at the castle.
"Sure but I will need to go to school and pick up some of Mal's things." I told them. Looking between both my mom and dad I see them both nodding. "That's fine, Ben" Mom told me as my dad whispered to our driver. I looked towards mom in time to see Mal lean into my mom's side and place her head on mom's shoulder. I smiled at the action. I know what Mal thinks of my parents even if they don't. I also know how close she is to my mom. To see little things like this always makes me smile. I noticed the car slowing as we approached Auradon Prep.
"She has gotten very close to you lately hasn't she." My dad stated as the car came to a stop. My mom just looked at him as I smiled. "She's gotten closer to you as well, Adam. I just wish I knew why she made such a u-turn in showing her emotions." Mom told dad. I knew Mal would kill me for this but I had to tell them.
As I opened the car door and moved to get out I spoke "Mal realised she sees you as the parents she wishes she had growing up and that since she views you as her parents she shouldn't hide her emotions from you as much." I stated. I took one last look at my parents, who were currently smiling at Mal, before I shut the door and headed into school, deciding to go to Mal's dorm first then my own.
Author's Note: I realise this chapter is a lot longer then others. If it is too long I apologise. Also I don't usually do this but if anyone has any suggestions for a last name for Ben, Adam and Belle please review them. I am really stuck on a last name for them. Please review and tell me what you guys think.