𝐀𝐂𝐂𝐋𝐈𝐌𝐀𝐓𝐄─𝐁𝐄𝐍 𝐅𝐋𝐎𝐑𝐈𝐀𝐍

eight.

OUTSIDE
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Lillia's class was over, and she immediately rushed outside to find Ameera. She was usually outside sitting at one of the tables around the time Lillia got out of class. She opened the door and looked in the direction of the tables, and Ameera was right there. "Ameera!" She called out, walking toward the table.

Ameera turned her head and saw her. "Hey! What's up?"

Lillia sat next to her. "So, before the class I had, Mal came up to Ben and I. She had cookies, and she wanted to give us some, right? I tried to give Ben one and he declined because he doesn't eat before a game." Lillia decided to speed up the story. "He put his arm around me like I was his girlfriend, and walked me to class."

"So, he ate a cookie, and then that happened?" Ameera asked. "That's...weird. Maybe it's just a friendly gesture. Friends can walk each other to class, you know? Don't worry about it too much." She placed her hand on top of hers.

"Yeah, yeah. You're right. He has a girlfriend, he's not the type of guy to cheat."

"From what I see, he doesn't look that happy when he's around her. Does he ever talk about her?"

"Sometimes. Uh, we talked about stuff that she wanted for the coronation. That's mostly it. I don't bring her up out of respect for their relationship." Lillia took a breath. "You know what? I'm overthinking it. I'm just gonna leave it alone. Are you going to the game today?" She changed the subject.

"Yeah, of course. Are you?"

"Yeah. I told Ben I'd be there. But I'm glad you're going too." 

"Hey, guys!" Mal exclaimed, walking towards them. She was with Evie, and they both sat down on the other side of the table.

"Hey, Lillia! How are you?" Evie asked.

"Hey, Evie. Hey Mal." Lillia greeted. "I'm good. Just talking to my friend." She looked at Ameera.

"Hi, I'm Ameera. I don't think we've met yet." Ameera introduced herself. "I'm the daughter of Queen Anna of Arendelle. Elsa's sister."

"Elsa's your aunt? Did you...get any powers?" Mal questioned.

"I wish. My mother didn't, so I don't think I will. Are you two going to the game today?" Evie nodded. "Yeah, our friends are playing in it,"

"Oh, really? Cool." Ameera stood up. "I'll see you guys later. I have to see my track and field coach for a competition we have." Ameera had her arms out and Lillia stood up to hug her. "Bye, Ameera."

Lillia sat back down with them. And Evie gasped. "Oh, Lillia! There's a design that I have to show you!"

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TOURNEY FIELD

Lillia, Evie, and Mal made it right when the game started. They were almost going to be late since Lillia and Eive were so engaged in conversation. Time passed, and it was now down to the last 47 seconds. People were standing on the bleachers, dancing to the beat the drummers made. There was a conversation being held, on who should be sent out there to try and get the winning goal. Jay patted Chad on his back. "Go get 'em, Chad."

"Thanks, Jay." He replied, before going out to take a position on the field zone.

"This is a nail-biter, folks! There's 47 seconds left on the clock. We're all tied up. The Sherwood Falcons, two. The Fighting Knights, two. What a game between Auradon's rivals!" The announcer reported. "The teams get into their huddles and take positions on the kill zone!"

Coach Jenkins walked up to Jay. "You're up."

"Coach, how about my buddy here?" Jay pulled Carlos up. "He's been practicing. And you said yourself that a team was made up of a bunch of parts."