Chapter 5: The Isle
Hey guys! I think this chapter might focus on Carlos and Mal's friendship, but I'm not sure yet. You know with all the memories of the Isle and stuff. I'd just like to remind you all that Carlos and Mal are friends even though they might seem like more they aren't. Put in the reviews if you want me to start the Carlos and Mal story soon or a little later. Since school is coming up i'm planning to update every weekend. I'll let you know if that changes.
Everyone piled into the back of the royal limo and Ben got into the driver's seat. When they got to the Isle Mal gave Ben directions to her house and he pulled into the garage.
"Woah, Mal this is your house? It's huge!" Audrey said looking up.
"Yeah, and dark." Lonnie remarked. Mal looked embarrassed.
"C'mon I'll show you my room." Mal said kicking the boarded door open. Mal led them all to a huge room with a king sized bed, two old couches, a chair, a purple rug, a walk in closet, and a worn dresser with lots of small things that must have meaning to Mal in some way.
"Nice room." Jane said checking out the closet.
"Thanks. Who's sleeping where?" Mal asked looking around.
"That's up to you. It's your room." Jay reminded her.
"Fine. Jane, Audrey, Lonnie, Evie you can have the bed. Una there's not enough room for you on the bed so you can have the couch on the right. Doug you can have the other couch. Chad you get the chair. Hunter can sleep on the window seat, and the rest of us can find places to sleep on the floor." Mal said bringing a pile of blankets and pillows from the closet. Everyone agreed and got settled in because it was late. Mal slept on the right side of the carpet, Ben on the left, Carlos slept by the dresser, and Jay slept at the foot of the bed.
2 DAYS LATER IN THE MORNING
"What do you guys wanna do today? Mal asked. They had already gotten a tour of the island, went shopping, and saw Carlos's old hideout.
"We have to go back, remember? We have a student council meeting to set up." Audrey said referring to Jane, Lonnie, and Una.
"Yeah, and Hunter and I are going straight to Charmington to set up my little sister's birthday."
"Oh yeah! I forgot. You guys have fun!"
"We will! Thanks!" Audrey said walking out the door.
"So what do you guys wanna do?" Mal said turning to the others.
"Wanna get some food?" Carlos asked.
"Yea i'm starving." Ben admitted. They all walked to get some food. The guys went in to get the food while Mal and Evie waited outside. While they were waiting Gaston's two sons (Gaston and Gaston) came up to them.
"Well if it isn't the two goodie two shoes." One of them sneered and punched his fist into his hand.
"Look Gaston we don't want any trouble." Evie explained trying to avoid a situation.
"Well we do." The other one said stepping forward. One tried to throw a punch at Evie and Mal stopped him. The other Gaston went straight for Mal. He came at her and she kicked him the gut, he tried to punch her and she rolled out of the way. She tripped him and he fell on his face, he got angrier than ever and threw Mal against the building. Where she hit her head and back against a large rock.
"Mal!" Evie screamed. That's when Jay and Carlos walked out. Jay reacted and punched Gaston in the mouth. Carlos grabbed a log and hit the other Gaston over the head with it. Ben came out and rushed to see if Mal was ok. She was unconscious, her back was bleeding, and her leg was bent a little weird.
"Evie! What happened? Are you ok?" Jay said rushing over.
"I'm fine. Gaston and Gaston came up and tried to punch me. Mal stopped him. We started fighting and Mal was thrown against the rocks."
"Jay! I think her leg is broken!" Carlos yelled looking over shoulder.
"We've gotta get her home." Ben grimaced looking at her leg. Carlos picked her up while Ben called his parents to come and pick them up.
AT THE ROYAL HOSPITAL
"Do I really have to sit in this wheelchair for 3 whole months?" Mal groaned.
"It could be worse Mal . What if you had to have surgery?" Jay said trying to make it better.
"I guess you're right." She huffed.
"C'mon let's go back to school." Ben said grabbing onto the handles of Mal's wheelchair.
"Ben I can wheel myself out of here."
"Oh c'mon Mal let him wheel you." Carlos said. Mal turned around, glared at him, and wheeled away.
"Mal! Wait up!" Evie said running after her.
THE NEXT DAY (5 days left of break)
Mal was sleeping when a knock came from the door. Evie got up to answer it.
"Hey guys what's up?" Evie whispered pointing to Mal and motioning for them to come in. Carlos, Jay, and Ben stepped in.
"Is she ok?" Carlos whispered.
"She would be if you guys would stop crowding her."
"Well sorry we're worried!" Carlos exclaimed.
"Shhhh!" Too late. Mal stirred and woke up. When she looked around and her eyes got wide.
"Why are you all in our dorm?" Mal asked.
"I brought you strawberries." Ben teased holding up a bowl. Mal's eyes lit up and she got up to get the bowl. She had forgotten about her broken leg and automatically fell. She steadied herself and sat in her wheelchair wheeling over to Ben. She sat there and held out her hand expectantly. He gave her one and she started eating it.
"Thanks." Mal said taking the whole bowl and wheeling away.
"Wanna go out to the courtyard?" Carlos asked.
"Sure. Let me get dressed." Mal said grabbing her clothes and pushing herself to the bathroom.
IN THE COURTYARD
"So, Mal how's your leg?" Evie asked.
"It hurts." Mal whined chomping on a strawberry.
"What are you gonna do to carry your stuff to class?" Ben asked concerned.
"I can just put them in my backpack and hang it on the chair's handle." Ben nodded.
"So what do you guys wanna do for the rest of break?" Jay asked.
"I want to watch you guys practice one day." Evie gushed. Mal nodded.
"Sounds cool. I just wish I could do more. This cast sucks." Mal complained waving her leg in the air. Just then Evie's eyes got wide.
"Hayden alert. Coming up behind you." Evie blurted out.
"Let's go get some food." Ben recommended. They all got up and Ben pushed Mal to the cafeteria, even though she protested.
"You don't have to push me I already told you that." Mal said irritated.
"I'm your boyfriend, I'm supposed to do this kind of stuff." Ben teased spinning her around. Mal giggled and bit into another strawberry.
"Another strawberry? You're going to turn red!" Evie laughed.
"Oh shut up." Mal giggled some more.
"You know it's true." Carlos said waggling his eyebrows.
"Uh huh." Mal turned around. "Oh great boyfriend, will you please wheel me out of here."
"Sure, but it'll cost you. One movie night."
"Fine." Mal purred. Suddenly before anyone could leave, Hayden walked up.
"Hey Mal, looking hot." Hayden flirted. Mal looked disgusted.
"Go away Hayden." Ben snapped. Mal winced and cried out in pain.
"My leg, ow! My leg hurts, really bad! I wanna go back to my dorm. Please." Mal begged in pain.
"Ok let's go. Do you want me to call the doctor?" Ben panicked rushing around.
"No I just need to rest." Mal said still wincing. Ben quickly wheeled her away to her dorm. When they got to the dorm Mal cracked up. Everyone looked confused.
"Mal are you ok?" Carlos asked.
"You should've seen your face." Mal giggled.
"This was a joke! You've got to be kidding me Mal!" Ben yelled. Mal shrunk back.
"I was just trying to get us away from Hayden." Mal whimpered a little. Evie glared at Ben.
"C'mon guys let's go." Evie said to Jay and Carlos. She glared at Ben one last time and wheeled Mal out the door. Jay and Carlos following.