Descendants: A Jay Love Story

Confessions

"She definitely keeps life interesting, I'll give her that," Mal commented.

"I like her," Evie complimented.

"It's hard not to," Erin joked. Mal let out a short laugh while Evie and Erin giggled. "Alright," Mal stated, "E, we got Remedial Goodness. Coming, Red?"

Erin nodded and walked with the colorful girls to the library. "So, Rin," Evie started. "What can you tell me about Doug?"

"Ooh! Does a certain blue-haired beauty have a crush on a certain smarty-pants?" Erin teased.

Evie giggled. "Maybe. He's so sweet."

"And cute?"

"Yeah. I never would've thought..."

Erin placed a comforting hand on Evie's arm. "Princes are overrated. And I know for a fact that Doug is already crazy about you. You should see the endearing way he stares at you in Chemistry."

"Really?" The excitement was bubbling in Evie's chest at the prospect of Doug liking her the way Erin claimed. She was beginning to like him too. He helped her see that there was more to her than beauty. And she found that she couldn't care less about his lack of princely status despite her mother's constant pressures to find a prince. Doug helped her in more ways than one.

Erin giggled and nodded her head excitedly. The laughter was contagious and Evie found herself joining in. Mal even let a small smile slip, seeing how happy Evie was. But her smile turned into a frown at the same thought. Her friends were becoming too comfortable in Auradon, acting as if this would be their new home, forgetting the mission. And she was ashamed to admit that she was no different.

Mal's thoughts and their laughter were interrupted when Carlos exclaimed, "Hey, guys! Wait up!"

The girls turned and saw Jay and Carlos jogging to catch up with them. "Hey, ladies," Jay greeted.

"Hey, boys," the girls replied in unison.

"What's up?" Carlos asked as everyone began walking together, the boys in the back, following the girls.

Mal blankly stared ahead and deadpanned, "Remedial Goodness."

"What'd you do to get Remedial Goodness, princess?" Jay asked teasingly.

Erin sent him a cheeky smile over her shoulder and replied, "Very funny. But I'll have you know that I'm on my way to the library to gather sources for my History paper."

"How studious," Carlos joked, making everyone laugh. Erin noticed that Carlos had been opening up more. Especially since befriending Dude who was cradled in Carlos's arms.

"So, Carlos, how's Dude been treating you?"

A joyful smile lit up his face and he kissed Dude's head before saying, "Oh, he's the best. I can't believe my mother could be so cruel to such an amazing animal. And then lie about it. He's the sweetest little guy ever."

As if proving his point, Dude licked Carlos's face, making the boy laugh in pure joy. The rest of the walk was surrounded by a light, comfortable air, and in no time at all, they arrived at the library. Fairy Godmother was already there, setting up a computer and attaching speakers and a camera.

"What's she doing?" Erin asked the group.

The VKs shrugged. "Maybe we get to watch a movie!" Evie exclaimed.

"Possible," Carlos interjected, "But then, what's the camera for?"

Everyone shrugged again. "Well, have fun with whatever you guys are doing," Erin chimed. "I'll see you all later."