Our Happily Ever After

Chapter 4: Prom Part 2

*Pictured above is Parker William Pan, son of Peter and Wendy*

Mal's PoV:
      I actually felt tears welling up in my eyes, I took a deep breath and sucked those back in. The sight before me was absolutely breathtaking, but today would NOT be the day that Mal Bertha Fairy cried. Beside me Ben nudged my side a bit letting me know that we needed to go in. We walked in smiling at everyone we passed as they bowed. We laughed silently at each other.
      Making our way over the table where our friends were seated we smiled at everyone and took our seats. I sat next to Evie and Jay was on the other side of Ben, next to Lonnie. "E you did an awesome job!!!" I exclaimed and hugged her awkwardly. She laughed. "Oh thanks, but if you think this is something wait until you see what I do with the after graduation party or you guys' wedding." That time everyone at the table laughed. "What? I can't help it that I have a knack for this!" She exclaimed dramatically shrugging her shoulders.
       "Can you guys believe it? We have this, a week off, and then graduation next Sunday!" Carlos was so excited. Jay nodded along. "I for sure didn't think I'd make it." "But, babe you're so smart and you did so good." Lonnie placed her hand on his bicep. We all sat there shocked at the whole "babe" thing, I don't think anyone could stop their rapid blinking. Lonnie took her hand away quickly and they both looked down.
      "Must be nice for you guys. Harry, Gil, and I all still have one more year..." Uma looked down with her arms crossed. The other eight of us laughed. "Trust me with everything going on the time will fly by so fast. You won't even notice it." Ben reassured them.

Doug's PoV:
     This night was great and it could only get better from here, especially since I was here with one of the most beautiful girls in Auradon. After a bit more small talk most of the couples went off to do their own thing.
     Some people went to vote for Prom King and Queen, others went to the dance floor, some stayed at the table, but Evie and I were getting punch from the refreshment table. "Soooo ummmm..." I started off, nervous and stuttering as always. I rubbed the back of my neck.
"Yes I would love to dance." It's like Evie could read my mind, I was so lucky. I took her cup and set it down with mine.
     Leading her out to the dance floor, we both noticed that the lights had dimmed and the song slowed. 'So This Is Love' from Cinderella was playing, she had told me that this was our song. All around us I could see our other friends dancing together slowly. Not really sure how to start, I took Evie's hand in mine and pulled her close. I placed my other hand on her waist and began to move us around in slow circles.
Like it was habit I then spun her around and pulled her back close to me. I'm not really sure where that came from, but it ended with our faces only inches apart.
I might have only kissed one girl in my life, her, and it might have only happened a few times but right there in the middle of everyone, not that anyone was really watching us... I leaned all the way in and kissed her apple red lips gently.
     We continued our slow dancing for the next two slow songs. Every so often we'd exchange whispered 'I love yous'. But, really I just enjoyed starring into her big brown eyes. At one point I think Fairy Godmother announced that Prom King and Queen would be announced soon. I tried to ignore it but Evie just had to rush us over to voting so that we could make our contribution.

Belle's PoV:
As former Queen of the United States of Auradon I really didn't have much responsibility anymore, other than sitting in on the royal council. But it was also nice because I knew Ben and Mal (once she was crowned) would do an excellent job. However, one thing I did get to do, and had been looking forward to, was chaperoning my baby boy's senior prom.
About an hour and a half into the dance I walked up on stage with Fairy Godmother. The music volume lowered and we take out envelopes to announce this year's King and Queen. If I remember right Charlotte (Chads older sister) and Ethan (Ariel and Eric's oldest child) won last year. Such nice kids...
"Bippity boppity boo, 1 2 1 2. Can everyone hear me?" Fairy Godmother spoke into the microphone. All the children laughed as they turned to face us, and all at once they were silent, for the most part, they were teenagers after all. I saw some girls crossing their fingers praying we'd call their name and some guys rolling their eyes or yawning.
"This years Prom King is.... Carlos Deville!" The whole crowd cheered for Carlos as he left Janes side and made his way up to the stage. His white tux and silver bow tie were bright in the spot light. Fairy Godmother placed the plastic silver crown on his head and they both turned to me.
"Alright ladies, the moment you've all been waiting for...." I opened the envelope and saw the name, smiling before I read it out loud. "Alright, your 2019 Prom Queen is none other than... Jane Goodwitch!" Everyone clapped and cheered as the spotlight hit Jane and followed her up to me. It warmed my heart to see Jane so full of life and finally coming out of her shell, I suspected that was due to her new found friends and Carlos. As I turned to place the plastic tiara on her head I saw Fairy Godmother holding her heart and crying with a smile.
Jaclyn Goodwitch (Fairy Godmother) and I watched as the two left the stage hand in hand and made their way to the center of the dance floor, as they waved like Ben and Mal did to all the students. All of the students on the floor cleared a path and a circle for them to dance their 'royal' dance. Some slow song started to play, the sight before me warmed my heart. It made me happy to see my son so happy with all of his friends. Everything was good, until it wasn't....

Tiffany's PoV:
THAT IS IT! Honestly I've had enough of this silliness. Girls giggling about their dresses made by 'E', other girls talking about boys and other drama, guys talking about "scoring" with their dates, etc. it was all nonsense. I've had enough of being considered a villain all because my mom was a bit cranky thanks to Peter Pan choosing that dull plain Wendy over her!
I mean sure my mom was a small fairy, but she could have easily turned big in order to be with Peter. In my fairy form I sat up on one of the lights in the ballroom, clearly the main lights were off and it was far too dark for anyone to try and see me. Everyone looked so happy...it'd be a shame if someone ruined it.
Guess that's why I was here though. With one green speck of pixie dust, too small for anyone to see, I blew out the few lights that were still on. Below me I heard people panicking and I really heard Mal and Ben trying to calm everyone.
WHY DID SHE GET TO BE QUEEN? Her mom was so much worse than mine! And I was so much prettier! I mean what kind of queen has purple hair! She looked like a damn crayon, honestly most of them did!
Annoyed with the shrill screams below me I flew down and landed on the stage in my human size form. Around me a green aura type light emanated. Everyone turned to stare. Mal, Evie, Carlos, Jay, Uma, Harry, and their dates right up front. All jaws dropped right down. "Ms. Bell I presume?" King Ben spoke looking up at me. "Uh duh..." I rolled my eyes. The poor oblivious handsome king. Why did he have to be so pretty yet so stupid?
"What in the hell are you doing here Bell?" Mal yelled, obviously more upset than her man. I looked down at the long green dress I was wearing. "Isn't it obvious? I'm here for 'Prom'". "You don't belong..." "Here?" I cut Evie off. The boy I'm guessing was Doug moved in front of her. Oh the poor thing, like he could really stand against me. The other boys pulled the same move.
"Of course I belong here. Not even a week ago at Ms. Queen's 17th birthday party I'm pretty sure I heard 'Lady Mal' tell her mother that the barrier was down and things were good. And if you guys can be here so can I." My voice dripped with annoyance and disgust as I eyed the villain kids in the front.
"That's right you can be here. You are very much welcome. There's no need to cause this kind of scene." The king walked towards the stage with the purple crayon. He sounded like he was trying to reason with me.
"Oh I know I'm welcome here." I smirked at Mal. "But that's not enough. I want more. I want what I deserve." Mal rolled her eyes at me. Behind her the princess in pink, behind Harry Hook, also rolled her eyes. She called out to me, "been there. Said that. It doesn't work fairy!"
I laughed my adorable little laugh. "Well maybe it didn't work for you because you weren't bad or determined enough. Maybe you didn't want it as bad as I do. Or maybe you were too weak and gave in" I shrugged my shoulders. "Or maybe your mother wasn't wrongfully placed and mistreated for something that wasn't even her fault!"
Just then a boy with reddish hair walked forward, past the villain kids, past Mal and King Ben. "Parker William Pan." I whispered so that no one would here. My heart began to race and I completely forgot where I was going with that speech. I hated that all it took to derail me we're his stupid big green eyes and sympathetic smile. I screamed in frustraition, turned back into a fairy, and fluttered off leaving everyone in the dark.