Descendants One Shots

ice cold hands - ben x carlos

Genre: Fluff
Word Count: 3228
Requested by: me

"So where is Ben taking you for the first date?" Jay asked as he watched Carlos get ready. The boy in question was standing in front of the mirror hoping that Ben would like what he was wearing. He tried to dress well, but with it being winter there's not much he can wear without looking like a walking marshmallow. 'Thanks a lot Evie for making my jacket big and white' Carlos thought as he looked himself over in the mirror.

"He said we're going to this like winter carnival that the town always hosts." Carlos turned to look at Jay, he was seeking approval for his outfit. "Hmm, sounds romantic. Straight out of a teen movie." Jay had gone back to the sports magazine he had in his hands. "Jay! What do you think?" Jay looked up and looked over Carlos' outfit.

"It's nice, but the jacket makes you look like a marshmallow... but I'm sure Ben loves marshmallows!" Jay tried to be supportive but how could he when Carlos looked like a marshmallow with legs.

"I know that, so the outfit is okay?" Carlos asked as he looked down once more. "Dude you could show up naked and Ben would still drool over you, you have nothing to worry about." Jay got up turned Carlos around to face the mirror. "It's the first date yes, but Ben asked you out because he likes you for you man. Not for your sense of style, he's going out with you not Evie." Carlos knew Jay was right but that didn't stop him from worrying. "I guess you're right." Carlos still couldn't believe Ben asked him out.

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It was Monday, Carlos was leaving his cultural history class that he had with Ben when he was stopped by the king himself.

"Hey Carlos, can we talk real quick?" Ben asked as he placed his hand on Carlos' shoulder. "Sure, what's up?" Asked the startled boy. "Well you see, I have this little event thing at the town this Saturday and I was wondering if you wanted to come with me." Ben smiled with his cute goofy grin as he looked at Carlos. "Yeah sure, who else is coming?" Carlos asked, he didn't realize Ben was asking him out.

"No one, just you, and me. Like a date." Carlos stood there for a second taking in what Ben has just said. "A date? Uh yeah, yeah I'd like that." Carlos felt his cheeks burn, he was still trying to understand crushes and feelings but all he knew was that he really liked Ben.

"Great, I'll pick you up Saturday at around 4 pm, is that okay?" Carlos could only nod his head, Ben could pick him at 3 in the morning and he wouldn't mind. "Great." "Yeah, great." Carlos hid his face behind his binder, god he felt like a little school girl.

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4 pm came and Ben had arrived to pick up Carlos. To say Ben was nervous was an understatement, he was ready to pass out. He wasn't expecting Carlos to agree to go on a date with him, he was thrilled nonetheless. He hoped nothing went wrong, the press was going to be there but they didn't know Ben was on a date. To them it would be Ben just hanging out with a friend. 'I won't make it look like a date, but I'll make it feel like a date for Carlos.' Ben thought, he didn't want to ruin any chance of him and Carlos potentially becoming a couple.

"You look warm and cozy in that coat," Ben commented as he and Carlos walked towards the limo, Ben couldn't help but admire how adorable Carlos looked in his winter attire. "Yeah I do don't I? Though I didn't think it was going to be this cold." Ben opened the car door for Carlos once they reached their ride. "Such a gentleman." Carlos joked as he got in. The inside was warm, but Ben and Carlos still sat rather close to stay warm. It was Ben's idea, but Carlos wasn't going to object to cuddling with the boy.

"I wish winter wasn't as cold as it is," Carlos said as he saw snowflakes land on the back window. "And why is that?" Ben asked, he wasn't a huge fan of cold weather but he did enjoy what came with the winter season. "Back on the Isle, winter sucked. We didn't have much to keep ourselves warm, no hot chocolate or big warm blankets. At least now that I'm here, I'm making sure I take advantage of everything Auradon has to offer. Even that nasty peppermint flavored hot chocolate." Ben and Carlos laughed at the last part, but what Carlos said made Ben feel guilt as he remembered the privilege he grew up with.