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Falling in love with her best friend was something that Evie never expect would happen to her. But then again, coming to Auradon 2 years ago was not also something she expected. And changes were not something she thought will happen
It’s been almost a year since Ben and Mal got engaged and decided to bring down the barrier for good, giving the children of the Isle a chance to live and the villains a chance to start over and redeem themselves.
The Core Four and Sea Three have finally gotten along, ending the years of rivalry between two groups. Audrey and Chad have apologized for everything they have done especially to the Core Four they have gotten closer.
Audrey and Uma started dating about 2 months since the barrier came down. Aurora and Philip were completely supportive of their daughter, Queen Leah on the other hand was not exactly as supportive of her granddaughter dating a girl, let alone a VK, but chose not to say anything about it.
A lot of Evie’s friends have found their happily ever after in Auradon; Carlos and Jane, who in Evie’s opinion are the most adorable couple; Jay and Gil, who went on an adventure together and came back as boyfriends, which was not exactly a surprise to everyone because two guys alone on a boat? Yeah the chances of them sleeping together was totally high; Harry and Lonnie, who you wouldn’t think will fall in love with each other, but hey, love is weird, right?
Yeah a lot really did change, but one thing has not: her feelings for Mal. Evie has always known that she felt something for the purple haired girl, even when they were still in the Isle. It was comfort and love, a different kind than what she feels with Jay and Carlos. She even feel some kind of negative feeling for Ben ever since he and Mal became a real couple, which she could not understand why considering that without the king’s proclamation, she and her friends would still be living and suffering in the Isle.
It was Carlos who told her what it was: She was in love. And she is still in love with a girl who is now engaged to a man who was undoubtedly the kindest and the purest person that Evie could have met.
“Why so gloomy, blue?” Evie’s train of thoughts were interrupted when she sees Audrey and Uma by the door. They were currently in the back room of Evie’s starter castle where she stayed during the summer. The room was filled with fashion mannequins with different clothings on it, drawings taped against the bars of the windows and the walls, piles of papers and folders on the grey mahogany table by the door and window, and Evie’s newest sewing machine that Mal had gotten for her.
“Nothing. Just thinking about how things have changed since coming here, pink” She smiled as she looks down on her sketchbook that were filled with designs— Mal’s wedding dress to be specific. Evie knows that no matter what design she makes, Mal will still look beautiful in it.
“You know, I still do not understand why you agreed to design Mal’s wedding dress” Uma said, as she settles on the stool nearby
“Because one, I’m the best designer here in Auradon. Do not disagree with me, you all know i’m right. Two, since i’m the best, I also want the best for my best friend”
“Yeah. Your best friend who you’re in love with” Audrey commented
“Sometimes, I regret letting you guys know about my feelings for Mal”
“Oh, blue, you innocent girl, even if you didn’t tell us, we’d still find out. I mean you were way too obvious”
“Well not too obvious. She does not even realize it” Evie looked down at her designs, her fingers tracing against the drawing and oh how she wished it was her marrying Mal
Everyday, Evie punishes herself for realizing her feelings too late. She always thought that if she had figured it out when they were still in the Isle, maybe, just maybe, she and Mal will be together
But I guess the universe just hates her and made her realize it when it was all too late
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“Knockity knock knock” Evie was busy drawing yet another design for Mal’s wedding dress when she looked up to see who it was, the son of Cinderella and Prince Charming with a dorky smile across his face and a box filled with cupcakes.
The two have surprisingly gotten closer, mostly because Dizzy had stayed with Cinderella over the summer and Evie has been visiting the kingdom to see the little girl. She witnessed how Chad has a soft heart for the little girl and how he has always acted like a big brother like Evie acted as an older sister, which made the blueberry princess to wonder why Chad was a jerk when they first met
“Mom and Dizzy made some cupcakes and they asked me to send you some” The blonde prince said as he settled the box on the table before grabbing a stool and sat across her. He noticed the drawing on Evie’s table, “Are those for Mal? I thought you already have a design drawn for her wedding dress?”
“I did. Well I have a lot and I cannot decide which ones to make. It’s alright though since they have settled the date a month after our graduation” She said before opening the box and grabs the delicious baked good and took a bite, nodding in satisfaction as he gives the blonde prince a thumbs up
“I can’t believe one more year and we’ll be leaving the school. Have you chosen where’d you go for college already?” He glanced at the blue haired girl who was still eating the cupcake, grabbing one as well and takes a bite
“Well I’ve been thinking of moving to New York so I’ve been searching for a good fashion school there lately” The blue haired girl replied. She suddenly remembered something and settled the half eaten cupcake down, removing the crumbles off her lips and fingers before opening one of her folders and grabbed 5 sheets of paper that were torn off from Evie’s sketchbook and stapled together. Each paper had different designs of Chad’s suit for the royal wedding that Evie had taken the liberty to start drawing along with the rest of their friends’
“I’ve made a few sketches of everyone’s dress and suits, and I’m wondering if you can choose which ones you like me to make”
Chad took the paper from her and looked at the designs, each one screams “Chad”. This was what made Evie a great fashion designer. All of her designs corresponds to the personality of the person. Evie believes that fashion is personality shown through the fabrics.
And this was what Chad admired about Evie. The blonde prince had never admitted it to anyone and probably never will, but she had always found the daughter of the Evil Queen to be beautiful and the fairest of them all.
He stared at each designs in awe, shaking his head as he returns the papers to Evie and smiles at the girl, “Evie, each design is so great that it is really hard to choose”
His comment made the girl smile softly as she places the papers back in the folder. Evie may be the best designer in Auradon, and she knows that she is, but she still has some insecurities that it relaxes her when someone compliments her design. Besides the dresses and suits she is currently designing are for the royal wedding so it has to be more than perfect.
“Well, I’m just afraid if I choose the design myself, you won’t like it” She said before the cupcake again and finishes it.
“You’re kidding, right? Evie you are the best designer I have ever met. I will definitely like the suit that you will make for me” He smiles softly, placing his hand on top of hers and holds, the blue haired girl smiling back at him
Comfort. That was what Evie feels whenever she was with Chad and she does not know why but she did not question it, choosing rather to enjoy the feeling. True to his family name, Chad had found ways to charm the girl in a way that made her heart flutter.
The two were busy smiling and holding each other’s hand that they did not notice three people standing near the doorway until they heard someone clearing their throat, causing them to turn to the direction of the sound to see a girl with purple hair, leaning against the door frame with arms crossed and frowning slightly, and two boys, one with long hair and the other with white hair, both of them with teasing smiles plastered on their faces.
Mal, Carlos, and Jay had decided to go to Evie’s place because well they were bored and they miss Evie despite only seeing her 2 days ago. They did not expect to see Chad Charming there nor did they expect the two to be staring all lovey-dovey at each other, to which Mal did not enjoy seeing
“Hey, guys” Evie greeted at them, “There are cupcakes here made by Chad’s mom and Dizzy. They’re absolutely great”
“So I’m gonna go now. I’ll see you guys later” Chad stood up and grabbed one more cupcake before leaving, completely oblivious to Mal shooting glares at him as he left
Jay turned his attention to Evie with a wicked smiled, “so, Chad Charming, huh?”
“What about Chad?” Evie blinked
“It just seems like you and Chad have gotten a lot closer lately” Mal shrugged before grabbing a cupcake and eats it, her eyes drifted on the opened sketchbook on top of the table, “are those designs for me?”
“Yep. I made a few sketches as well as Jay’s and Carlos’. Well for all our friends actually. Also Beast’s and Belle’s, if ever they would ask me to design their suit and dress, at least i am prepared”
“Can I see it?” Mal asked. Jay and Carlos asked for theirs as well. Evie chuckles lightly as she grabbed the designs she made for each of them and handed it to them
Mal, Jay, and Carlos looked at the sketches their friend made, jaw dropped a little as they admired each design. It had a combination of Auradon and the Isle. In fact, Evie had made sure all the designs she made for the VKs had a touch of Isle as well as their characteristics and personalities. Sure they lived in Auradon now, but as Evie had mentioned before when they had their first ever girl talk that Isle were their roots and it made them who they are now.
“E, these are all beautiful. I mean these are perfect”
“Mal’s right” Jay agreed, Carlos nodding his head
One design that captured Mal’s eyes was similar to the dresses that she wore during three important moments she had with Ben; coronation, cotillion post-dragon, and when the King proposed to her. Evie had decided to combine the styles of each dress into one and Mal believed this is the perfect wedding dress for her.
Evie noticed her looking at the sketch of the design and smiles, “That one is actually my favorite. You want me to choose that?”
Mal smiled at her best friend and nodded, placing the paper on the table, smiling at Evie softly, “You’re definitely the best. I love you, E”
“I love you too, M” Evie tells her as she hugs the girl tightly
Evie looks at Jay and Carlos who both looked at her with a sad smile. They both know what each girl’s “I love you” meant and they were completely different.
Mal’s was platonic. Evie’s was romantic.