Hey guys, I liked writing this chapter so I hope you enjoy it. Much love RSD xoxoxoxox.
I promised myself that I wouldn't cry. However seeing them all standing huddled together to see me and Sam off it was very hard not to. I couldn't start crying because if I started then Evie and Ben would start and I needed to be strong for them.
"I'm coming back soon" I told them. However I felt I was saying it to reassure myself as well.
"I know but it's still too long" Ben answered sadly.
"Mal can I have a quick word in private?" he asked as he looked at the rest of our group, who were now getting ready to say their goodbyes to Sam and me.
"Yeah" I said and we both stepped away from our group.
"Sorry I just wanted a moment with you" he said as he wrapped his arms around my waist.
"You have nothing to be sorry for" I said as I wrapped my arms around his neck.
"It's just that we have just got back together and you're leaving again" he said sadly.
"Ben I'm only going back to work my notice and get everything sorted to come back here" I advised as I tried to reassure him again. In all honesty I didn't want to leave; I had just managed to get everything sorted with Ben and I was now leaving. Yes it was only for a short amount of time but it still felt too long.
"I know" he answered sadly.
"I just wish you didn't have to leave" he added.
"I know Ben" I said as I dropped my left hand from his neck and placed it onto his chest.
"It will feel like a long time but it will be worth it when I come back" I said as I brushed my nose against his.
"I love you" he muttered.
"I love you too" I replied happily.
"Mal" he said.
"Yeah" I said as I started to stare into his eyes.
"I know we said we would take things slow" he started nervously.
"Yeah" I repeated.
"And you can say no" he replied slowly.
"Right" I answered as I pulled one brow up.
"But to me it feels like we have just picked up from where we have left off" he advised with a smile.
"I agree" I said and we started to stand in silence for a few seconds.
"What do you want to ask me Ben?" I asked hoping that this would prompt him.
"Well I was wondering" he started and he got more nervous. What on earth was on his mind?
"Whether you wanted-" he continued before going quiet as he started to get lost in my eyes.
"Spit it out Ben" I teased as I playfully shoved him.
"To move in with me?" he muttered as he finally looked away. I knew why he did this; he was bracing himself for me rejecting him; it was quite a big move to make. Was I ready to move into Auradon Castle with Ben?
"What?" I questioned.
"I'm not talking about you moving into my bedroom; you can move into your old room" he quickly said as he looked back at me.
"That you used to have when we were together before" he added. I looked into his eyes and I could see the fear of rejection start to form.
"Nothing's changed in it" he said as he stroked my left cheek.
"Hmmm" I said as I started to get lost in his eyes again.
"Like I said you can say no" Ben said after a few seconds which brought me back to the busy airport terminal.
"It was just an idea" he said and I could tell by his face that he was panicking as I haven't given him an answer yet.
"Let me think about it" I finally said. Of course I had to think about it; this was a big step even though I would just be moving into my old room.
"Ok" he said.
"You're not upset are you?" I asked as I started to quickly panic in case I had upset him.
"No" he immediately replied.
"I'm just going to miss you that's all" he added sadly.
"I going to miss you too" I said sadly as I brushed my nose against his.
"Mal" I heard Sam shout.
"Yeah Sam" I said unwillingly looking away from Ben.
"We are being called" he said signalling to the desks that were behind us.
"Darn it" Ben muttered.
"Behave Ben" I teased as we walked back to our group.
"Well, I guess this is us" I said looking up at Sam.
"Yeah I can't wait for you to come back" Evie said pulling me into yet another hug.
"Evie I'll be back in a few weeks" I said as I stroked the top of her back.
"Too long" she stated.
"I agree with that" Ben laughed but I could still see the nervousness in his eyes because I was leaving.
"Yeah well it won't be long before I am back and then you will be sick of me" I teased as I pulled back and looked into her face. I could see tears starting to form so I pulled her into another quick hug.
"It's going to be ok E" I said reassuringly.
"I know. I just miss you when you're not here" she replied.
"I miss you too" I replied as I pulled away. Evie then looked towards Sam as she dried her eyes.
"You have to visit again Sam" Evie said happily.
"Just you try and stop me" Sam said as he pulled Evie into a hug.
"Come here you two" I said and I pulled Carlos and Jay into two quick hugs.
"Look after her for me" Jay said to Sam as he shook his hand.
"Always" I heard Sam say. As I hugged Doug and said goodbye Sam shook everyone else's hands. As I pulled away I looked up at Ben and he had a small smile on his face; as I looked into his face I suddenly made a decision.
"Now come here you" I said as I stepped up to him and I pulled him into a tight hug.
"Yes" I muttered into his ear.
"What?" he muttered back.
"Think about it?" I teased as I brushed my nose along his ear.
"You'll?" he asked as he tightened his arms around me.
"Yes" I repeated. Ben tightened his arms around me and he quickly picked me up and span me around. When he placed me back on the ground he looked at me for a couple of seconds before pulling me back into another hug.
"I know we said we would take it slow but it feels right. I do still think we need to get to know each other again though" I said into his ear.
"Of course" he agreed.
"I love you Ben" I said as I pulled away and looked up at him.
"I love you too Mal" he replied happily which made me quickly kiss him.
"Break it up you two" I heard Sam tease which made me and Ben break apart.
"Sam" I whined.
"You'll be back in his loving arms in a couple of weeks" he teased again.
"Hmph!" I puffed.
"Look after her for me" Ben said as he unwillingly let me go.
"Always" Sam said as he smiled at me as he shook Ben's hand.
"Mal this is us" Sam reminded me again.
"Ok" I said.
"See you all later" I said to everyone.
"See you" I heard them all chorus.
"Text me when you land" Ben said not taking his eyes from me.
"Will do" I promised.
"I'll face time you later" I promised again.
"Of course" he said with a smile. Me and Sam then walked away from them all and we made our way towards the check in desks.
"See I told you things would work out" Sam said with a smile.
"Behave Sam" I warned him.
"No one likes a know it all" I laughed before stealing one last look at the love of my life.