Carousel - Malvie

Tension Thickens

In the past..

Mal's POV
I looked at the cloth Evie had tied around my waist. It was blue, but most of the stuff in here is. Carlos and Jay were staring at me like I would rip their heads off. I looked back over to Evie who was glaring at the boys, but she looked at me and smiled.
"So.. Mal, what do you usually do at home?" Carlos asked trying to start a conversation. I frowned.
"I usually try to hide from my mother.. She isn't the best person to be around." I said they both softened a little. Evie scooted closer to me and put her arm around me. I rested my bead on her shoulder. We all sat there in silence.

Present
I just finished eating. I looked to Evie.
"You ready to head back to the dorm?" I asked Evie. She nodded and stood up. I followed her back to the dorm. She went over to her sewing machine I grabbed my spellbook and decided to read it. After about 2 hours I was getting bored. Evie was intensely working on a new dress. I walked over to her, pulled my chair up and sat next to her. I watched her closely for about 5 minutes, she stopped and looked at me.
"Mal what are you doing?" she asked and I placed my head on her shoulder.
"Watching my beautiful wife do what she loves." I said and Evie blushed a little.
"Okay." she said and continued to work. 10 minutes later there was a knock on the door. I looked at Evie and she gave me her 'I'm sorry' look and I knew exactly who it was. Doug. Her study partner, and ex-boyfriend. I sighed as Evie put her sewing machine away and pulled out her homework and all of her books. I stood up and laid down on by bed. Evie opened the door, I heard Doug walk in.
"Hey Evie! Oh.. Hi Mal." he said and I heard him sit down. Their conversation started to bore me and I started to fall asleep. I was halfway asleep when Doug said something that caught my attention.
"Evie.. Your so beautiful." he said and I clenched my fists.
"Thanks. Now can we get back to work?" she said this made me feel a bit reassured. They continued their work, but Doug hadn't given up, I listened to their conversation when Doug said.
"Evie.. Will you please go out with me? Breaking up was a mistake." Doug said and I couldn't help myself, before Evie could speak.
"Doug you better watch yourself that is very thin ice you're standing on." I said, I could feel Evie glare, but she was my wife, I had every right. You'd think Doug would have stopped there, but he didn't. Once again I was almost asleep, when he said something that pushed me over the edge.
"Evie, you are so pretty and deserve someone who actually has feelings for you." I stood up, my eyes were glowing. I walked over to Doug and started to shove his books into his bag.
"For your information Doug, I care about Evie more then anyone here ever will. I love her and if you think you can steal her you're very wrong." I said and grabbed him by the collar of his shirt. I pulled him to a standing position we were face-to-face.
"You got it?" I said and he nodded nervously. I felt Evie trying to stop me, but I pulled Doug over to the door, threw him out and slammed the door. I ran over to my bed and laid down. Evie walked over and sat next to me.
"M.."

Past
Evie's POV
I started to fall asleep when I heard my mother calling me. Mal looked at me nervously but I gave her a reassuring smile.
"The adults can't find us. This place is hidden." I said and she nodded, but still looked a little nervous. Jay and Carlos had left so it was just me and Mal. She was frowning, I promised I wouldn't use my 'special skill' on her but I had to. Mal was very confused, something was wrong.
"Evie.. Why are we on the isle? I thought our parents committed the crimes.. Not us.." Mal said to me and I couldn't answer.
"I um.. I don't know." I said and she frowned again. She turned so she wasn't facing me, I heard her silently crying.
"Mal.. Are you okay?" I asked and she shook her head.
"Evie. I can't stand it here." Mal said and I pulled her into a hug. She wasn't happy, she just wanted someone to care for her. I hugged her tightly and she hugged me back.

Mal's POV
I started to cry and I felt ashamed, luckily Evie didn't want to hurt me. When she hugged me something clicked.. A spark.. I started to blush when Evie hugged me. What is even happening. Earlier today I hated everyone, now I am hugging Evie.. Maybe there's something more? Impossible. Evie has a crush on every boy on the isle. But.. Maybe I felt something more for her. I realized I was still hugging her. I let go and looked her in the eyes.
"You promise you won't tell the boys?" I said Evie looked confused still.
"That. I.. Um.. Cried." I said kind of embarrassed. Evie nodded.
"I promise." she smiled and I smiled at her. Why did I find her so pretty?! My feelings are confusing me, I hope Evie can't read them right now.

Present
Evie's POV
"He was crossing onto my territory E. I had every right." Mal said before U could say anything.
"Mal, I know. You're not wrong."I said and she turned her head so she was facing me.
"So you're not mad?" she asked and I shook my head.
"Never." I said and Mal smiled.
"Good."she said and turned back over. I got up and went back over to my sewing machine. I could tell Mal was still worried, that maybe Doug would come back. I was too. I continue my work and was startled when Mal wrapped her arms around my neck.
"Steady tiger." she said and kissed my cheek.
"I am going to Jane's, wanna come?" Mal asked me and U immediately stood up.
"Please I am really bored." I said, Mal laughed a little.
"Okay lets go." she said and opened the door.

Mal's POV
As I opened the door I saw Doug standing there with bluebells. They were Evie's favorite flower, but I was deathly allergic to them. Evie pulled me back immediately because she knows I am allergic.
"Doug are you crazy?!" she said slamming the door in his face. I felt like I couldn't breathe, great. Evie came over to me and started to rub my back.
"Are you okay?" she asked and I shook my head. I couldn't breathe. I started to choke trying to breathe. I felt myself blacking out, there was a sharp sting in my leg and I could breathe again. Evie was holding me so I didn't fall over I looked at her thankful I had given her the medicine I use if I have an allergic reaction.
"You okay now Mal?" she asked putting the medicine away.
"Yeah.. Thanks." I said and kissed her cheek.
"What are we gonna do about Doug, he is still out there." I said and Evie pushed me into the bathroom.
"Stay there. I'll get rid of him and call you when the flowers are gone." Evie said and walked back out. I heard Evie yelling and I heard the door slam. Evie screamed and I ran out into the room. Her hand was bruised and the door was wide open.
"Evie!" I said and ran over to her. I used my magic to summon some ice and placed it on her hand. "Lets get you to the doctors." I said and led her there she looked like she was gonna pass out so I walked behind her. I would definitely get Doug later for this.