Ariel P.O.V.
Two weeks had passed from the first day of school, and I'm kinda getting the hang of it. I mean, my grades are positive, I'm in a group of friends, and any bully's bugging me, and that's probably because Snow and Anna are class presidents. She's made her point clear on bullying, she even created an anti- bullying club. So yeah, you could say I'm doing just fine. I was at the diner and just finished doing my English project with Anna about Shakespeare. As soon as I finished with her, I wanted to start reading a book that I just got, Treasure Island, and decided to go to the bookshop, which is way quiter than the diner. It took me five minutes to get there. I was about to open the door, but a guy with brown hair tied in a ponytail and blue eyes decides to do that before me. I see that guy every time I go to the bookshop, but never quite got his name. I thanked him and went to sit at a booth beside the window. As I reached out for my book, I spotted that guy sitting in the corner of the bookshop, reading a book which, surprise surprise, was Treasure Island. Huh, call that coincidence. I dug right into my book, and am deep into the words, when I notice a chocolate milkshake placed on my table. Obviously, I was utterly confused. "Uhm, I'm sorry, I uh, didn't order anything. " I stated. "I know ya didn't, some prince's gonna pay it for ya." The waiter said annoyingly. Next to the milkshake, there was a little note, on which was a note:
"Excuse me miss,
I don't ever do this,
Must admit I'm pretty nervous,
But just in case you say yes.
I had to ask,
If you already had dinner plans,
I know you probably have a man,
But if you happen to be unattached."
Weird. I thanked the waiter, even if if sounded sort of like a question, and was about to turn the page when a super hyper Snow comes in front of me, blocking my way.
"Drinking too much coffee again, Snow?" I smirked, closing the book. Obviously, I didn't forget the book mark. She rolled her eyes, which made me laugh. Snow was the youngest in our friend group. In fact, she was fourteen. "Come on Ariel, leggo!" Exclaimed Snow. "Wait, where?" She frowned. I then suddenly remembered we had to go to Happily Ever After the Gown to get the dresses for the Autumn Dance. " I don't even have a date" I chuckled. "Me neither, but it's the first school dance and I wanna look good. Well, at least that's what Jas told me anyway." She stated, before she grabbed my milkshake and my wrist, dragging me to the door. I then turned around facing the guy, who flashed me a smile.
Aurora P.O.V.
"Where are they?" I wondered for hundredth time, looking around. "Right here!" Said a panting Ariel, along with a panting Snow. "Can we go now?" I groaned. "This doesn't make any sense, I mean, the school dance's like in two weeks away, why do we need to buy the dresses now?" Ariel asked. "There's a whole world behind it." I started to explain. "According to the last five magazines I red, this season is really into dresses, so all the best ones are on sale now. All the other girls who'll buy the dresses a some days before the school dance, according to the last three magazines I bought, will only find jeans and jumpers. And last season dresses. Trust me, you don't want that." Next thing I know we're all running into the store, looking for the perfect dress. I went to the pink section first and picked out two dresses. I then went to try them on. One was a tight delicate pink long sleeved dress that was right above my knee. I showed myself to Cindy, who would help us choose our dresses, since she already decided she would wear the one that we got her. "It's beautiful but... uh... isn't it a bit too... um... formal?" She asked, looking for the right word to say. "You think so?" I asked, looking at myself in the mirror. "Woah, were are you headed?" Asked Jasmine, our ultimate personal fashion stylist. "How much does that even cost?" Asked Tiana, popping into the conversation. I took the little card which was hanging on the dress. My eyes widened. "You know what, I'm just gonna try the second dress." I laughed, heading back to change. "Good choice." agreed Cindy. The other one was a short sleeved bright pink skater dress, a bit shorter than the first one, but not too much. The top was tight and had two black stripes across it, while the skirt flowed around me. I came out and showed myself. "So, what do you think?" I asked, twirling around. Cindy smirked "You look-" "Hot." Said Jasmine, cutting off Cindy. "I was going to say gorgeous, but that works out too" Cindy giggled, rolling her eyes. After I chose my dress, I helped the other girls choose one too. Ariel chose a purple sleveless one that was short in front and got longer behind. Snow's was similar to mine, but was red and the sleeves went down to her elbows. Jas sported a teal top covered in small diamonds and long skirt that was teal on top and became white at the bottom. Belle weared a yellow long sleeved dress with a white collar, and finally Tiana had a dark green dress that was kind of loose on her but was tight on the waist because of a brown belt. We payed the dresses and headed off to the food court, and choose McDisney. We had to move two tables to fit all of us, and after ordering, we just started talking to each other. Like friends normally do, I guess. I was talking with Cindy about a couple of celebrities, when suddenly Ariel gasped, as if she remembered something. "Guys, i've got swim practice in 45 minutes, so i'll tell you this real quick." She stated. She started talking about a chocolate milkshake and an annoying waiter, I didn't quite get it, because i was looking at Phillip. He was talking with a guy who's name is...Adam? About something that apparently made him laugh, when a girl, I'm pretty sure her name was Anastasia sat on his lap, and started caressing his face. Phillip pushed her and said something, and guess what, he was staring right into my eyes while he talked to her. She just pouted and walked away. He then looked at Adam, who nodded at him, and Phillip stood up. "Omg! Aurora, don't look, but I'm pretty sure Phillip's walking towards you." Said Snow. Yeah, 'cause I didn't notice it. As on cue, i felt someone touch my shoulder. I turned around expecting to see Phillip, but I saw...
"Vanessa" i said narrowing my eyes. Vanessa was the name that popped out most in Snow's anti-bullying club. I took her hand off my shoulder and turned my head, rolling my eyes and doing funny faces, imitating Vanessa. Belle giggled at my faces. "What are you laughing at, bookworm?" Attacked Vanessa. How dare she... "No one gave you the permission to talk to her like that, nor to come close to our table"ansewred Ariel. "Ariel, how are you sweety?" Said Vanessa, false smiling and in a sickening sweet voice. "I'm so happy you broke up with Eric. I understand by how he looks at me, talks to me, and, most of all, touches me, that we do have something real." Sneered Vanessa. Ariel was about to cry, so that's when Cindy stormed off. "How dare you speak to her like that? You're just happy because someone's suffering. Someone that is way more valuable than you. Could it be the swimming team captain, the girl who won the "Fairest of them all" contest since middle school, or the one who actually has friends, and not some mice who follow her around?" By now she was completely out of breath. Everyone around was laughing or saying things like "burn" or "finally someone says something.". "Others where gasping and protecting Vanessa, or something like that. I noticed a glipse of anger in Vanessa's eyes, but covered it narrowing her eyes, and laughing. She wiped fake tears from her face, looked at everyone, and then back to Ariel. "You poor, unfortunate souls." With that she walked away. "Cindy?" Snow asked.
"Yeah?"
"You're now vice president of the anti-bullying club." Everyone laughed, until Charming came.
"Uh, Cindy, could I, you know, talk to you for a minute?" He asked. Cindy looked at all of us, desperately trying to find someone who disapproved, but, unfortunately, didn't find anyone. "Sure, I guess". As she walked away with him, she turned around and mouthed "I hate you."
Cindy P.O.V.
"I just wanted to congratulate you, for what you said to Vanessa." He said. I really don't want to be here. "Is that all?" I asked with a rather bored tone. "Yeah, actually. It made me remember of how I was always bullied because of my love for crafting, which was considered feminine. You were always there for me, protecting me. I could never be more grateful than I am right now. And I just wanted you to know, that if you have any problems, you can count on me. I realized how really of a jerk I was towards you. I'll stop frequenting bad companies, I'll never be a jerk to anyone else, I'll make all your dreams come true, if you only accept my friendship." Here we go again. I looked away and nodded. He was a little surprised, probably aspecting a hug or something. "So... is this a yes?"
"You'll have to earn my trust, but yes, I guess I'll be your friend."
We stared at each other for some time. I was getting bored, so I just walked away.
"Cindy?"
"Yes?" I asked, with an exaggerated smile.
"Could there be a chance of us being more that... friends?" Oh God. Seriously?
"Ugh..."
"I missed your humor." He chuckled.
"Humor, yep, that's what it is."
"Yeah, okay..."
What a charming day. I gotta hang out with Peter less.
