Here you guys go! I wrote a little bit of this chapter from Evie's POV, I hope I did okay with that part. Regardless, I hope you enjoy (and yes, the Carlos/Ali drama lives on!).
DISCLAIMER: I own nothing.
CARLOS
Dude jumped off the bed and ate the truth gummy right out of Mal's hand. This can't go well.
He landed on the table and shook himself out, "Man, the thing was nasty!"
Mal, Ali and I stared at him with our mouths hanging open. He just talked. Dude can talk now.
"Hey," Dude turned his head towards me, "Scratch my butt."
Mal was still staring at him, "You heard him. Scratch his butt," she turned and walked out of the room as quickly as she could.
Ali looked at me, "Yeah, I'm just going to let you deal with this." She started to leave, but I still wanted to talk to her.
"Wait," I grabbed her arm before she could walk away and she turned back around to look at me.
I drew in a breath, "Did you know what Mal was going through?"
She immediately looked guilty and her eyes fell to the floor, I can't believe this. She knew. She knew Mal wasn't handling this well and she didn't tell me. Mal is one of my best friends and Ali, my girlfriend, didn't tell me what was happening. Why wouldn't she tell me?
I stared at her, "You knew! You knew what one of my best friends was going through and you didn't bother to tell me!" My voice was raised and I knew this wasn't a good idea since we still hadn't made up from our first fight. Unfortunately, I was too upset to realize it.
She looked back up at me, and yanked her arm back, "She asked me not to tell anyone! What was I supposed to do?"
"So, you didn't tell Evie, or me, or anyone that could've helped her!"
"Are you saying I can't help her?" Her eyes hardened.
"No, Ali! You can't!" I was actually screaming at her. I'm screaming at my girlfriend, this is not going to end well.
She crossed her arms, "And why can't I help her? I'm her friend too!"
"Because you aren't from the Isle!"
My words seemed to hang in that air between us, and as soon as they were out of my mouth I regretted them. Ali stared me, and her expression soon changed from angry to hurt. I wanted to wrap her arms and hold her until everything was okay, but I knew that idea was not the best one right now.
She nodded and slowly backed out of my room, "You're right, I'm not."
She turned and walked out, "Ali…" I called out to her and she paused in the doorway.
She turned around, "Congratulations, Carlos. You are now on the other end of screaming at people and making them run away." Her voice and expression were emotionless.
She turned to leave again, and this time I let her.
I wasn't sure how long I was standing there, Jay came in to grab something and looked at me.
"Carlos, you good man?"
I shook my head, "No, I'm not."
He was still staring at me and I knew he was expecting me to talk about it, but I just told him to grab his stuff and leave.
ALI
I can't believe Carlos said that to me. I was listening to Mal, she asked me not to tell anyone, specifically Ben, and as her friend, I listened. Was that really so bad? Ugh! I need to talk to someone. I slammed the door to my room shut and pulled out my phone. Looking at my contacts, I knew who I needed to call.
I waited as the phone rang, "Hey Ali, what's up?"
I let out shaky breath, "I need you to be my sister right now and not the girl who hates the Isle kids."
"What did Carlos do?"
"Promise me you'll actually listen and give advice?"
She sighed, "Ali, you're my sister, just because I'm not the biggest fan of your boyfriend doesn't mean I won't be here for you."
I flopped onto the bed, "Thanks Audrey."
"Now, tell me what happened."
So, I told her everything, I started with Lonnie at ROAR practice and how Carlos and I fought over that. Then I told her most of the story about the fight we just had. I left out the truth gummy and about Mal using magic.
I let out a frustrated sigh, "I just…I don't know what to do."
"I know, sweetie," Audrey started, "But from what you told me, I think you should just give it some time. You both need time to cool off and think things out. I'm not saying break up with him, but maybe let him come to you. I know how happy you and Carlos are and everyone knows it true love, I think you will both be fine."
I smiled, "Yeah, I guess I should just give him some space right now. Thank you."
"Not a problem."
"How's the spa vacation?"
I could almost hear the smile grow on her face, "It's amazing! The facials, the body scrubs, the massages. I needed this."
I laughed, "Well, I'm glad you're having a good time."
"How's Chad doing?"
"Still not over the break-up."
She sighed, "Of course not. Hey, I have to go. I'll talk to you later okay?"
"Of course. Love you lots, bye!"
"Love you too!" with that we hung up the phone.
I know that everyone is saying Audrey went away to get away from the Isle kids but that's not true. She didn't want to deal with Chad after the break-up. It's was a little funny when Audrey came to me complaining about how annoying he had become. I didn't tell her to break up with him, I just told her to talk to him about it and see if he could stop doing the things that annoyed her. Apparently, he couldn't so she ended it. I know she still likes him, that's the real reason she needed to leave.
I went to grab my backpack, and that's when I realized I left it in Carlos's room. Wonderful. Well, I need to do homework and it's all in my backpack. I walked out into the hallway and as I closed my door I saw Mal running past me towards her room, she was crying.
"Mal!" I ran after her and caught her in her doorway, "Mal, are you okay?"
She sobbed and shook her head, "No, I'm sorry, Ali, but I need to go," she quickly slammed the door and I heard her click the lock.
She needed to go? Go where? What happened on that date? I might need to yell at Ben, but that will have to wait. Right now, I need to find Evie. I ran out the dorm building and headed towards the courtyard. I saw her and Doug sitting at one of the picnic tables.
Doug saw me running up to them first, "Ali, everything okay?"
I shook my head, "Evie, it's Mal."
Evie looked at Doug, "I'm sorry, but I need to go see if Mal is okay." She kissed his cheek and stood from the table, "Come on," and together we raced back to their dorm.
EVIE
I ran back to my dorm with Ali, hopefully Mal is still there. I'm not completely sure what's going on, but I have a feeling.
We reached the dorm and I pushed open the door, "Mal!"
The room was empty, I really hope she didn't do what I think she did. Ali walked over to Mal's desk, "Evie, she left Ben's ring."
Oh no. I walked over next to her and picked up the note that I read out loud, "I'm sorry, I don't belong here. I belong back home, on the Isle."
Ali and I looked at each other, "We need to tell Ben," I nodded at her suggestion and we walked to his office.
"Did you know what was going on?" I asked, Ali seemed like she did.
She nodded, "Yeah, I walked in on her using the blonde hair spell. She broke down and told me everything."
I nodded, "I could understand why she told you. She likes you, Ali. We all do."
She offered a small smile as we stopped in front of Ben's door, "Thanks, let's just try to get Mal back."
I knocked on Ben's door and opened when he told us to.
"Evie, Ali," Ben stood as we walked in, "What's going on?"
I walked up to him and handed the note over, "Mal's gone back to the Isle."
Ali walked up next to me, "Ben," he looked up and Ali held the ring out to him.
We watched as Ben took the ring back, turning it over in his hand. He walked over to the window and slammed his fist against it. "This is my fault! She tried to explain to me what was happening and instead of listening and understanding…I just went all beast on her!" He turned around and placed his hands on his desk, "I have to go and get her back."
I shook my head, "Ben, you'll never find her. You need someone who knows the Isle and how it works.," I paused, "You need to take me with you."
Ben faced me, "Yes! If that's okay,"
I nodded, "We'll bring the boys too because there's safety in numbers and none of us are too popular over there right now."
Ali spoke up, "I'll go with you too."
I raised an eyebrow at her, "Are you sure, Ali?"
She took a deep breath and nodded, "Yes. I want Mal back too, and you said there's safety in numbers."
I thought about it for a minute, and nodded, "Okay, but only if you're sure." I had a feeling Ali could handle herself on the Isle, I just hoped Carlos would be okay with it.
I turned back to Ben, "Two things."
"Anything."
"You need to promise me I won't get stuck there again."
"I promise."
"And there is no way you're going looking like that," I looked over at Ali, "You'll need to change too."
Ali smiled, "I think I have something."
I smiled back, "I had a feeling. Come on Ben, I think I can find something for you. Meet outside in an hour."
CARLOS
I walked out of the dorm building with Jay, we were meeting Evie and Ben outside. I can't believe Mal actually went back to the Isle. I mean, we all know it was a big change to go from villain to Princess, but we never thought she would leave Ben and go back. I didn't tell Ali, I was leaving. I probably should, but hopefully I won't be gone that long. I'd rather not stay that long.
"Ready?" Jay asked me as we pushed open the doors.
"As I'll ever be," I answered and we walked over to Evie and Ben.
"Good, you're here," Evie looked up at us, "We're waiting for Ali."
"What? Ali is coming to the Isle?" I can't believe Evie is letting her some to the Isle with us.
Ben looked at me, "She said she wants to."
"I want to help Mal, too." I heard from behind me.
I turned around and there was Ali. She had dressed for the Isle in a dark gray leather jacket and a red top. She was wearing ripped black jeans with combat boots, black finger-less leather gloves, and a choker tied around her neck. I looked at her and I have a feeling I would've fallen for her had she been on the Isle with me.
"You look good," Evie's voice had a tone of surprise and pride mixed together, "Let's go."
We quickly ran down the stairs, and Ben tossed Jay the keys the limo and the remote for the barrier.
"Wait," Evie called and we all stopped. She fixed Ben's hat, "Let's go."
"I call shotgun!" We looked behind us and Dude was standing on the bottom step.
"No Dude, stay. The Isle is way too dangerous." I yelled at him.
Jay looked at me, "Did he just-"
"Talk." I interrupted, "Yeah, tell you later."
Jay walked to the driver's side and I grabbed Ali's arm, "The Isle is dangerous."
"I'm going," She told me forcefully, her jaw set and her eyes hard.
I sighed, "I know, I'm not stopping you. I just want you to be careful."
Her expression softened a bit, "I will be."
I nodded and let her go. She climbed in the back after Evie and I decided to climb in the front Jay.
"You're not sitting with Ali?" Jay whispered when I shut the door behind me.
I shook my head, "We aren't on the best of terms right now."
Evie yelled up from the back, "Park under the bridge by the docks once we get there."
"Will do." Jay answered back and we pulled out of Auradon Prep.
