Glassheart but realistic

Part 7 - Test of friendship

Chloe pov:

It was nice to finally get to know some students. It was one of the many things I was most excited about. But I can't seem to stop thinking about Red. She said I'm the only person her age she's ever known, how she's incredibly grateful I happen to stumble upon her life. She went from being closed off and defensive to being willing to be vulnerable and accept her feelings more and more. I know it's tough for her, but I do notice her efforts she's made every day. I've had a few struggles myself, but I know it'll take much longer for her to heal.  I love seeing her smile. The first day we met, she barely did at all. Once she realized I wasn't an actual threat, we learned that we were actually on the same team.

I was reading a book on my bed when I heard a knock on the door. I put my book down and walked over to open it. It was Mal and Evie. I gasped as I backed up in the room, covering my mouth in shock.

Mal: Are you Chloe Charming?

Chloe: Yes? Am I in trouble?

Evie: No...

I sigh of relief.

Mal: Can we talk?

Chloe: Of course, come in.

So they both came I and sat on Red's bed as I sat on mine. I was nervous. What did they want to talk to me about. Why did they come to my room.

Mal: I heard something about you and Red.

Chloe: What did you hear?

Evie: we heard something Uma told us about. She saw you guys sword fighting in the courtyard a few days ago. Am I correct?

I nodded nervously.

Mal: And she also overheard your conversation after that.

I looked at them shocked.

Mal: she was talking about how you guys saved Auradon? And that you've known each other for 3 days even tho you only met at orientation. Which was the same day.

Chloe: I- uh....

I got cut off as Red walks in and freezing in place, noticing the 2 girls on her bed. She shifts her eyes to me, then to the girls, then back to me.

Red: Did we do something wrong?

Evie couldn't help but giggle a little.

Mal: no Red you're not in trouble... we were discussing an important matter with Chloe here.

Red: Oh, did you want me to leave you guys alone? I can leave.

Mal: No, no, we were actually waiting for you.

Red: Oh, ok...

Red slowly walks to me and sits beside me on my bed and looks into my eyes for a brief moment, almost as if she's looking for reassurance. I gently place my hand on hers as we turn to Mal and Evie.

Mal: As I  was saying... Uma overhead your conversation and told us about it. So we wanted to try something.

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Red pov:

Red: Try something? Like what?

I said, scared barely knowing what happened before I came in.

Mal then stands up, opens her book, and casts a spell on both me and Chloe.

Red: What did you do?

Evie stands up. Slowly walks towards me and kneel in front of us. She held both of our hands and took a deep breath, and now I'm really scared.