Sudden Feelings | Marlos

Chapter 3

"I knew it!  I knew it!" Evie said in enjoyement.

"What?! You knew?!" Mal was shocked by her response. How could she know? I just realized today! Ugh, Evie.

The purple haired daughter of Maleficent couldn't believe that Evie knew before she did.

"Haha, Mal. After Carlos went in to help you, we all knew you guys were made for each other. You understand his problems, and he understands yours. We will all try to get you guys together. Believe me, he doesn't like you. " Evie said.

Mal was frightened by what she just said. She didn't want to think about him rejecting her.

"What..?" She asked, scared.

"He LOVES you, Mal! You can't see it, but we can!" The room was filled with laughter, but there was an actual problem,

"When do I tell him?" She stared at Evie, confused and nervous.

"Not now. Spend a lot of time with him, and try to make him fall in love, just in case. This time, without a magic cookie." They laugh again as they hear a knock at the door. "Mal?  Evie? Are you guys here?" a voice asked from the other side of the door. It was Carlos.

"Well, gotta go!"

"Good luck, Mal." Evie winked at her and unlocked the door. She left and Carlos entered after her.

"Hey Mal! Seems you found Evie." Carlos spoke.

"Yeah. We talked about stuff. Remember when we saved Ben from Uma? I kinda regret it now.'' Mal said, laughing. Carlos laughed with her and agreed.

''I also kinda regret inviting Jane.'' he said a bit sad. Mal hugged him tight.

Mal smiled deeply as an idea popped into my head. ''Wanna play truth or dare?'' She asked him after breaking the hug. ''Yeah, sure!'' he replied.

''Okay. Truth or dare Carlos?'' Mal look at him curious. ''Uh, Truth. Don't want to start too dangerous.''

He waited for Mal to think for question.

''Is it true you consider me your best friend?'' She asked awkwardly.

''Yes! You're my best friend, Mal!'' Carlos answered filled with joy. Mal blushed a bit and so did he as they laughed together again.

''My turn. Truth or dare?''

''You know what, fine, dare. It won't hurt.'' she says.

Carlos smirks and immediately think of something that he knows he will love, and who knows, maybe she will too.

''Kiss me.''

He caught her off guard because she raised her eyebrows surprised.''What?'' she asked.

''I dare you to kiss me, Mal.'' He said, once again, this time more clear.

He was even more surprised when she nodded. Mal got closer to his face and pressed her lips against his. He kissed back enjoying the moment. Her lips were so soft and still tasted like strawberries. He felt the butterflies flutter.

Then, all of a sudden the door opened.

''Hey, Mal. I brought some more strawberries I found-" she looked at them and shouted, "OH MY GODDDD!!!!'' Evie screamed out of excitement. The two of them broke the kiss as fast as possible and looked at her, not knowing what to do, except just stare.

''IT'S NOT WHAT IT LOOKS LIKE I SWEAR-'' Carlos said moving Mal's arms and then looked down at the floor.

"It looks like you were kissing her. Whatever. We're talking about this later though, Mal. Anyways, Jay and I found some more strawberries and we thought you'd want them." Evie said, handing Mal a little box full with strawberries.

Mal looked at them confused. "Where did all of these strawberries come from?" she asked, taking the box then placing it on the table.

Jay came up behind her, not seeing Carlos was in the room. "Well, if we have to say the truth, Ben gave them to us, as an apology, he told us. We didn't want to tell you because, uh, Carlos..." Jay said, trailing off, looking at his best friend.

Carlos was shocked and angry. He told him to stay away!  Ugh!

"I told that little cheater to--" He cut myself off, realizing Mal was here.

"To what, Carlos?" She looked at him, worried.

He sighed, knowing he has to tell her. There's no reason to keep it a secret anymore.

"I told him to stay away and if he goes near you, I will be there." He blushed and looked at his shoes. ''I wanted to protect you.''

Mal was amazed at this point. ''Thank you."
She hugged him and the butterflies were going crazy as he blushed a dark red.

He's the happiest person alive on this planet right now since he's lucky to have Mal by his side. He completely adores her.