Who you think I am... (Ben Florian x OC)

5 - Im Totally Not Skipping Class. (AN: I added a little!)

I was already light sleeper and while that would be fine an the Isle, right now it sucked. The sun was shinning through the thin curtains and straight into my eyes. I grabbed one of the five pillows I had thrown to the side last night and used it to cover my eyes. No matter how tired I was, I could never get sleep once I was woken up. I never seemed to need much sleep regardless so it didn't matter much, I was comfortable. For the first time in my life I was actually really comfortable. This bed, the blanket, the pillows, even the room all let me use the two hours of sleep to complete refuel me. Last night's adventure had left my brain searching for better ways and other ideas to get the wand. I didn't fall asleep until I passed out on my own. I had read the spell book multiple times over, moving around the room, wracking my brain. Everything I came up with was all the long game. Except one. But even that was going to take a little time.

"Is." Mal called.

"Are you coming?" Evie asked, both her and Mal waiting by the door.

I paused packing my bag and looked up at them. "Go. I'll head on down in a minute."

Mal raised her eyes brows at me while Evie gave me a small smile.

"Is, we need to be a somewhat good example. We have to stay under there sights as if we want to be like them." Mal reminded me.

I looked over at her with a small chuckle. "I'm aware. Don't worry, I'll be there... I just might be a few minutes late."

Mal joined in with her mischievous smile. "Fine. You really are starting off just great Miss Perfect."

Miss Perfect used to be her insult to me. She used it in every little fight, every little argument, and even when we just passed by each other. I hate that nickname. She had stopped using the nickname almost two years ago. Right now she seemed like she wasn't using it as an insult.

I saw Evies expression soften with some confusion as she looked towards Mal.

"I have to live up to the name everywhere I go. Don't I?"

Mal rolled her eyes at my response. "Have fun."

"Don't worry. I'm totally not skipping class!" I yelled before her and Evie left.

I liked school. I liked learning, I did but I want it to be something I care about. If it isn't, then what's the point? A goodness class? Yeah, no thanks. I think I can figure out how to be good. I certainly don't need a class for it. I can learn pretty quick just by watching. What I want is to learn more about the history, the outline, the building of Auradon Prep. That is what will actually be useful, that's what's entertaining, and what's worth my time. I zipped up my back and pulled it over my shoulders as I walked to the door. I made sure to lock it before placing my keys back into my bag. School was in session which meant the halls were filled with children. I imagine this is only half considering there are classes in session. I didn't worry much about any of these kids because none of them could bother do more than stare. Most of them could muster a fake smile and cheery attitude but nothing more, only less. They were scared and I liked that. I wanted them to be scared, to fear me or to at least hate me. I was fine with either, neither one really mattered as long as they didn't like me. I wasent here to make friends, to be good, or even rub off on them. I was here for one magic wand and a quick kingdom takeover. Not friends.

"Hey, Isolde!" A voice called from behind me.

I heard his footsteps approach fast as he ran past people, saying 'excuse me' and 'I'm sorry'. I couldn't help chuckle as he stoped behind me. I turned to face him, it was Ben.

"What are you doing? Shouldn't you be in class?" His smile threatened to falter slightly as he breathed in and out, his body craving more oxygen to breathe properly.