Tale As Old As Time (Descendants)

Chapter 8

Waiting outside Mr. Deley's office with Evie and Mal, Korie was nervous for her friend; The day had started out wonderful, as the weather was sunny and she was excited for her date afterschool; When she had arrived for Geology however, Doug had told her what had happened during his and Evie's Chemistry exam. Worried at the threat of expulsion, Korie approached Mal as she was entering their Mathematics class and relayed what had happened; This led to the both of them searching for Evie and waiting with her as Mr. Deley graded her exam during lunch. It wasn't that they thought she would fail without the mirror, but the fear that if Evie was still expelled, she would be sent back to the Isle; With Mr. Deley's previous prejudice, it wouldn't surprise them if he still tried to push for it. Mal's glares at the office door told her she felt the same way, her glare only softening whenever she looked at Evie.

The three of them tensed as the office door opened and Mr. Deley stepped out, his expression wry as he clutched an exam booklet in his hand.

"It seems I owe you an apology, Miss Evie," he cleared his throat and handed Evie the booklet. "I am sorry for jumping to conclusions; While I do take the honor code seriously, If I'm being honest, I will say that I judged the validity of the accusations against you based on the preconceived notions of your mother and mirrors. That was unprofessional and uncharitable of me to do so, especially given the circumstances of your transfer to Auradon Prep."

Stepping into his office, Mr. Deley opened his desk drawer and pulled out Evie's mirror. Walking back into the hallway, he handed it back to Evie. "Congratulations on passing your first Chemistry exam here at Auradon Prep."

As Mr. Deley went back into his office, Mal and Korie peered over Evie's exam booklet.

"Guys... I got a B plus..."

Turning to Mal, she squealed. "I got a B plus!"

Korie clapped Evie's shoulder. "Congrats Eves."

Evie stared at the booklet. "It feels like for the first time I'm more than just a pretty face, that I'm more than what my mom wants me to be."

"Well duh," Mal scoffed. "I thought I already told you Eves, you're talented; Of course you'd pass this- You're smart Evie."

Evie latched onto Mal, hugging her tight. "Thanks Mal."

Instead of acting awkward or weary, Mal simply hugged the girl just as tight.

Pulled away, Evie quickly wiped her eyes, sending the both of them one of her brightest smiles. "I bet next time I can get an A!" Suddenly, her face lit up. "Oh! I should show Doug, he covered for me in the exam after all."

Watching her dart down the hall, she heard Mal scoff.

"What?"

"She didn't even consider that he only helped her because he has a crush on her."

Korie shrugged her shoulders as they started walking after her. "Doug's a nice guy, he would have done the same thing even if he didn't have a crush on her."

Mal pursed her lips. "Just because this isn't the Isle doesn't mean that people have ulterior motives Korie. Evie thought she could handle Chad and look at what happened; If she wasn't as smart as she is, she could have been expelled and sent back to the Isle. Who knows what her mother, or worse my mother might have done if she went back that soon."

Thrown off by her seriousness, Korie turned to Mal. "I might not be a part of your group Mal, but you should know that I'd do whatever I could to stop them from sending any of you back to the Isle, especially Evie; She's my best friend, and I meant what I said when we arrived. If we were in dad's court she'd be Lady Evie..." she lowered her voice. "Just like you'd be princess Mal-"