I get that Prince What's-His-Face wanted to transfer some kids from the Isle of the Lost to Auradon, but did he have to choose me and my friends? Couldn't he have chosen anyone else?
It's not like I can say no; I kind of have to go. Who knows, mayb...
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With all the getting bugged by the paparazzi when they can't get a hold of Mal or Ben, you would think I would be used to the flashing lights of cameras. I am not. But I'll just be blinded anyway.
"Harper!" A lady shouts. I turn to her and smile a little. "Who designed your dress?"
"Oh, one of my friend's Evie did," I say. "She's amazing."
"What about your accessories?"
"A very important girl from the Isle named Dizzy made them."
"Have you brought anyone to the Cotillion tonight?"
I shake my head. "No, I'm flying solo tonight."
"Really?" I nod.
I hate reporters.
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"Jane! Carlos!" They both look over at me. I hug Jane first. "Oh, you look beautiful."
"Thank you," Jane says sheepishly, smiling.
I punch Carlos' shoulder lightly. "As do you."
"Did you just call me beautiful?"
"I—" I put my hand over my mouth and look at both of them. "Oh shit, I did, didn't I?" They both nod and we all start laughing. "Oh my god. Oops."
Trumpets start playing and the three of us look over at them. "Shit, here we go." We all make our ways over to the Evie and Doug.
"The future Lady Mal," the man says. He moves out of the way.
Mal comes out from the back and stops. The man leans down and says something to her and she chuckles.
Evie starts clapping loudly and fast before cheering Mal on. "Oh wow," I mumble, cringing when she claps right next to my ear. We all start clapping anyway.
Beast takes a few steps up the stairs to take Mal's hand. She talks at the bottom of the stairs with Belle and the Beast for a few minutes before Evie goes over to her and takes her towards us.
"Look, we're right here with you. All right?" Evie asks.
"Okay," Mal says, nodding.
The trumpets start again, and we all look up.
"King Benjamin!" the man says, moving out of the way.
We all cheer as he comes out the back. "Go get him," Evie says to Mal when Ben stops at the top of the stairs. Mal nods and takes a few steps towards the stairs as Ben comes down them.
They both bow to each other. "Mal," Ben says, putting his hands together, "I wish I had time to explain."
I glance at Evie before looking back up at the entrance. When the man moves, Uma steps out. People gasp as Uma looks around nervously before walking down the stairs towards Ben.
