I Found You

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That chill had returned. After all that nights ago, it finally returned, hitting him full force the moment those green eyes looked his way. Carlos wasn't sure if that stare was good or bad, but he's cautious about it.

"Well, before we get started with this tour, I think if it would nice that we introduced ourselves.", the prince suggested. "I'm Benjamin Beast, or just Ben. And this is Audrey Rose."

The princess stepped forward, offering a smile. "Hi and welcome to Auradon Prep. We hope you'll have a great time here."

Carlos is grateful that so far the two were welcoming, whether or not it was faked.

"Um... thanks, I guess?", Mal offered, lightly playing with a purple strand of hers. "So you're going to be showing us around?"

"Absolutely. We'll start with the main hall.", the prince stated, leading the group out the office.

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Some really believed that she was so cold-hearted that she wouldn't have friends, or care for people at all. Oddly enough, Grimhilde did have some use of her heart. Beauty isn't her only love. She loves both her daughters and she does care for those she calls her friends. Otherwise, she wouldn't be sitting in Cruella's office right now and sharing drinks with the other woman. She sees that Cruella is stressed and after what the fashion diva told her, she has every right to be. She had everything going well with her so far but then she gets a call she'd rather forget.

"He really wants that? After all these years he now wants to meet him?", Grimhilde questioned with a perfect eyebrow raised and disbelief clear in her words.

Cruella nodded slowly, her head cradled in her hands. "Yeah. The bastard actually wants to see my baby. After all these years."

"He's insane. He missed fifteen birthdays, his first words, his first steps. He now wants to get into his life?!"

"I don't like it. I don't fucking like it. But..." Cruella sighed and then groaned as she sulked against her leather chair, crossing her arms. "I have to tell Carlos. I have to let him make the decision. If he wants to see him. He's old enough."

Grimhilde nods, understanding. She knows if Cruella could, she would have prevented this man from ever being in Carlos' life forever. However, the fashion diva wants to give her son the choice because she does love him.

"I know you don't like it. Trust me, I would feel the same if Evie's father ever tried that shit." She stood up out her chair and took to Cruella's side, placing a hand on her shoulder. "Come on. You need to relax and not think about him right now. A spa session should do you some good."

She didn't object, knowing she needs one.

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The tour felt as if it ended a little too soon for the prince. The school is huge, yet somehow he and Audrey managed to guide them through every inch that needed to be covered. They were even able to show each of the others their lockers in time.

"Well, we better get to our classes now.", Ben stated just as the first bell finished ringing. His eyes stayed glued on Carlos, wondering what his schedule looked like. He hoped they shared at least one class together.

"Not looking too forward to it, but alright.", Jay joked, eyeing his schedule. "I got Calculus first."

"Ooh, same here. I'll walk with you.", Evie says, hooking her arm with Jay's.

"My first class is History of Royals.", Mal sighed. She didn't seemed too happy about it and given no one else commented having the class, looks as if she has to suffer alone.