Stained Glass Breaks and So Do Hearts

Unpleasant Arrival

With everything finalized it was only a week before the largest group of VKs were slowly brought over in groups of five. It was set to take all day, but it would ensure security and give each VK a proper welcome. By the final group, everyone was a little worn out by the meet and greet reception as they were allowed out of the limo and brought to the new Dorms for Auradon Prep. The original four VKs were there to welcome them except Jay who was out of the kingdom finding adventure with his new boyfriend Gil. In his place was Uma and Harry who both were even less thrilled by this point to be there. Everything was going smoothly until the last limo was on its way. Everyone looked at Carlos nervously. Carlos was playing it cool on the outside but Ben's currently being crushed hand said otherwise. Attempting to save his poor hand Ben pulled Carlos into a loving hug, rubbing his hand a little bit making Evie look worried.

"It's going to be okay Carlos," Evie whispered in his ear, gently rubbing his back. Carlos just shook his head, not willing to budge. Ben and Evie shared a pained expression but moved close to sandwich him in a big hug. "We aren't letting go until you smile." Evie sang playfully. Carlos groaned at them both.

"Guys... please." He begged as the two hugged him tighter.

"Not until you smile Puppy." Ben sang playfully as well. Uma and Mal were laughing while Harry just smiled.

"Fine. See?" He smiled fakely and the two started tickling him down to the ground, leaving Carlos in a giggle fit. "S-stop! Haha! Guys!" he was laughing so hard he was crying. The two let him go and stood him back up.

"See, now chill out a bit. It'll be okay. We promise." Evie reassured him, letting him catch his breath.

"Look," Mal called as the final limo came up Auradon Prep's drive. The final five exited the vehicle. The final five were mostly sons and daughters of henchmen except the very last one. Zevon stood looking innocent and awestruck, looking around in amazement. Ben smiled warmly to greet them.

"Welcome to Auradon. You all have been briefed on how the system is going to work. I'd like to welcome you to Auradon Prep as well. No skipping school and good grades are rewarded. This is a momentous occasion, "He started, and they all finished playfully" when two peoples finally heal." Fake glared at Carlos and the rest who were laughing, Carlos only chuckled a little. Once he and Zevon locked eyes it was tense enough you could practically feel the intensity. Everyone was greeted as if nothing was going on and Zevon and Carlos shook hands.

"Mutt." Zevon joked smirking wickedly as ever.

"Zevon..." Carlos couldn't help it coming out as a growl. It was taking everything within Carlos' power to hold back his complete desire to reach forward and punch the slimy little potion jockey square in the face. Ben cleared his throat disapprovingly.

"I believe his name is Carlos or Mr. De Vil, and you will address him as such." Ben defended Carlos pulling him close by the waist in a side hug. Zevon feigned innocence, putting on his flirtiest smile.

"Of course, my handsome king." Zevon bowed formally, trying his best to sound sincere and flirty. Slick was his middle name most of the time.

"Just king or Ben is fine, please." Ben's face hard, suddenly understanding Carlos' concern, this boy was slick and slippery. Zevon just nodded and the rest of the original VKs led the new VKs inside except Carlos and Zevon. Carlos snatched Zevon by the wrist pulling him back as the rest stopped at the statue of King Adam.

"Listen Zevon. I don't know what you are planning but I'll be watching you. Everyone else may be fooled by your innocent little routine but I'm not stupid. I can see right through you and I know you have evil intentions. I recommend you take remedial goodness class VERY seriously." Carlos stressed, his voice threatening and far more like his Isle days than it has been in a long time.

"Sorry Mutt. But I'm not here to soothe your ego. You don't know the last thing about me anymore. Are you still bitter about Harry? I mean, you aren't even with him. You're with that delicious piece of thick vanilla cake, the king. I think it's best you let things go before I take him too. He seems too boring for me but it'd be worth it just to see you heartbroken all over again." Zevon threated playfully the two of them locked in a very tense staring contest when Mal, Uma, and Ben clear their throats in unison. Carlos lets go of Zevon's wrist and huffs.

"Enjoy your dorm," Carlos said fake happily sounding like Audrey for a second.

"Oh, I will." It was like seeing Mal and Audrey all over again, just far less tactful. Zevon went with Mal and Uma to get his dorm. Ben was watching him with a look of disapproval making Carlos frown.

"What?" He asked walking over to him and taking his hands.

"You said something to him. I know you two definitely didn't start off on a great foot but you really need to give it a chance, fake it for all I care, but you can't act like that pup. You're going to be King." The look on Ben's face made Carlos' heart drop a little bit.

"I'm sorry... I think it best I just avoid him. The others can deal with him. I had him room with Harry since Gil is gone and I recruited Harry to keep an eye on him. It isn't the most foolproof plan but it should at least allow me to actually sleep tonight." Carlos breathed heavily making Ben smile a little bit and pull him close, kissing him hard and teasingly.

"Not unless I keep you up. I'm sure I can think of SOMETHING to get your mind off of all of this." Ben continued to tease, making Carlos blush heavily looking around to make sure no one could overhear them.

"It has been a while since we relieved some stress huh?" In fact, it was going on a week, which is a long time for such young and excitable men. The two took the opportunity to head back to the Castle.

Meanwhile, Zevon and Harry were setting up his side of the room.

"Hey Harry-bear... so am I in here because you requested it, or because I'm being watched?" Zevon smiled innocently trying to be slick, thankfully Harry wasn't stupid.

"I had the spare room and Uma thought since we knew each other, very... intimately, we might as well share a room." Harry cooed smirking his usual flirty smirk. Zevon couldn't help blushing a little bit at the intimately part.

"Careful hook, you might end up with quite the catch." He flirted back, pointlessly. He had no real interest in Harry, only in revenge.