XLV: You and Me

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Ben turned to Priscilla, and she greeted him with a warm smile while handing him his crown

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Ben turned to Priscilla, and she greeted him with a warm smile while handing him his crown. Ben's smile mirrored hers as he accepted the crown from her. He walked to the middle of the boat as People patted him on the shoulder

As Ben settled his crown atop his head, a loud screech filled the air, drawing everyone's attention to the sky. Priscilla gazed up at the descending dragon, Mal, who landed on the boat with a soft thud. A burst of purple smoke enveloped her, revealing her transformation back into a human. In her newly acquired purple Cotillion dress, she looked down at herself and gently patted out the small fires that had sparked on her attire

With a slight chuckle, Ben shared a lighthearted moment with Mal. She composed herself and made eye contact with Ben, wearing a beaming smile, her hand covering her mouth. Mal then gathered the bottom of her dress and gracefully knelt down to the floor, while Ben bowed down, his hands stretched to the sides. Mal giggled at this playful exchange. Evie glanced back at Priscilla, nodding in the direction of Mal, and Priscilla understood the cue, following her lead as they approached Mal

Two guards who had been standing beside Mal took hold of each of her elbows, just as the fanfare played and the crowd erupted in cheers and applause for Mal, as well as for Evie and Priscilla

Mal nodded at the guard, signaling for them to release her. Evie and Priscilla moved closer to Mal. Mal let out a sigh and commented, "So, I did not know that I could do that." She and her friends turned to face the crowd. "Tell me about it. That makes two of us." Evie responded

"I think that makes all of us," Priscilla quickly added with a chuckle. The two other girls joined in with laughter. Suddenly, a sizzling was heard, Evie glanced down at Mal's dress and spotted a tiny fire. She lets out an 'oh' before leaning down to blow it out. Mal looked down and thanked Evie

"Well, shall we?" Priscilla asked, gesturing to the people in front of them. Evie extended her hand to Mal, and Mal placed her hand on Evie's. "We shall," Mal replied with determination. The girls lifted their dresses and walked confidently forward, heading directly toward Ben

Mal approached Ben with a smile, and he looked down at her. Meanwhile, Evie and Priscilla stepped back to stand next to their respective dates. Mal sighed in relief, but her relief turned into a gasp when Ben suddenly grabbed her by the waist, pulling her closer to him and passionately kissing her

People around them laugh at the move. Priscilla smiled and glanced down at her feet while Carlos placed a hand on Ben's shoulder, saying with a chuckle, "Alright, alright, alright, alright."

"I owe you guys so much," Ben expressed, looking around at the people nearby. Everyone responded with playful agreement and laughter, and Carlos slapped both of his shoulders

"Just a little bit," Evie said and Priscilla nodded with posted lips "Absolutely" She added with a laugh of her own

"If there is anything that you, or anything I can do for you.."

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