Hey guys, this story actually come to me in a dream; well the idea did. I know it sounds strange; but it haunted me enough to want to see where I could go with it. As you can probably tell that my mind is constantly writing and the fact that this idea came to me I thought that I better pursue it. I know what I have planned for this story you are going to love; much love RSD xoxoxoxoxoxoxoxo.
"I can't believe tomorrow is our engagement party" I said into the silence.
"I know" I heard Ben reply as he continued to slowly stroke the top of my right arm.
"But it is quite the occasion to celebrate" he grinned as he looked down at me. Me and Ben were currently snuggled together under a picnic blanket at the Enchanted Lake; we decided that we wanted to have some time alone together. Our lives were hectic enough with me being his Lady of the Court; however things had got a lot busier since me and Ben announced our engagement last week. Yes people knew that it was coming; and I knew that as soon as we announced it people were going to be doing everything and anything to get information out of me and Ben about our wedding. Truthfully we hadn't really discussed anything apart from the date; which was making everything feel more real.
I looked up into the sky and I sighed; me and Ben were watching the sun set over Auradon. The sky was an arrangement of bright and exuberant colours that made mine and Ben's private time perfect; and I found myself feeling very settled. I was snuggled into my soul mate sharing some time where we were able to be just Ben and Mal rather than His Majesty and Lady Mal.
"My soul mate consenting to marry me" I heard Ben say as he stroked the right hand side of my face with two fingers on his left hand, which broke me out of my train of thought.
"Look at you being all cute" I teased as I brushed my nose against Ben's before I pressed a brief kiss against his lips. After me and Ben pulled away we stared into each other's eyes and I could help but let my mind get lost onto the memory of Ben proposing to me. I watched as Ben smiled at me and I smiled back before I brushed my nose against his again.
"On what planet would I not say yes?" I teased.
"You are the only man for me" I said proudly and I watched as a large grin spread across his face.
"And you are the only woman for me" he promised lovingly before he pressed a long and loving kiss against my lips.
"I love you" he breathed after we broke away breathless.
"I love you too" I breathed back.
"It's nice to have some time just you and me" Ben said as I placed my head against his chest and I snuggled into him.
"I know" I replied as I started to slowly stroke his chest with my right hand.
"We do have time together but I like that we make sure we are free on certain days a week-" he started.
"Otherwise I would go crazy" he added.
"Really Ben?" I teased as I looked up at him.
"You would go crazy" I joked.
"Yes Mal I would" he said and I felt his arms tightened around my waist.
"Ben we do spend the night together quite a bit" I reminded him. This was the truth; me and Ben did share a bed when we could. But it wasn't like that; me and Ben weren't ready for sex but I knew that we were heading that way.
"I know that" he stated.
"But there is a difference seeing you on a date night and seeing you during one of our commitments" he said as he pursed his lips together. l knew what Ben meant; when we were in meetings in with older royals or elders on the council we couldn't act as we wanted to. Of course we weren't wanting to go over the top but we felt like we could only hold each other's hand or Ben sliding his arm around my waist for a few minutes.
"I know what you mean Ben" I replied as I rested my head back against Ben's chest.
"I'm teasing you" I chuckled.
"I know you are you sexy minx" Ben said as he tightened his arms around me making me giggle as I looked back up at him.
"And you are my sexy Beast" I flirted.
"Hmm" Ben purred before he eagerly pressed a kiss against my lips.
"You'll see more of me after our engagement party Ben" I reminded him.
"I know; you move in the week after" he said happily as he brushed his nose against mine.
"Yeah" I answered.
"Then at least we will see each other every morning and night" I rationalised.
"Yes!" he exclaimed as he tightened his arms around me.
"Shame you need to go back to your dorm tonight" he pouted.
"I know" I sighed.
"But I have to be in art class really early tomorrow" I whined.
"Urgh exams!" I puffed.
"You'll be fine baby" Ben said calmly as he reached over and he cupped the right hand side of my face with his left hand.
"I hope so" I replied as he started to slowly run his thumb along my cheek.
"Mal you are a very talented artist; you will be amazing" he said lovingly.
"Thank you Benny" I said happily.
"You're welcome Mally" he answered before he pressed a kiss to the top of my head.
"And anyway after lunch your free so you can come to Auradon Castle?" he offered.
"Yeah; I might be able to steal you for a little bit" I flirted.
"Hmm" he purred.
"I'll try to make sure I have everything done early so we can have some time alone before the party" he promised.
"Please do" I said as I snuggled back into him.
"We are probably going to need to go back soon" I heard Ben say sadly.
"No!" I exclaimed as I snuggled my face into his chest and tightened my arms around him.
"I know baby" he said as he tightened his arms around me again.
"But it will be worth it; this time tomorrow we will be on my boat dancing" he said happily as he started to run his fingers through my hair.
"Yeah" I said.
"People are going to question us about our wedding plans" I said as I stared into space as I started trace circular patterns on his chest again.
"Probably" he agreed.
"But they should be happy that we are going to announce the date" he said into the silence.
"Yeah" I replied.
"Fairy Godmother was ecstatic when we told her" I added.
"Yeah" he replied.
"We should be able to plan a wedding in six months, right?" I asked nervously as I looked up at him.
"Yeah" he said with a small smile.
"Knowing you, Evie and my mother you'll have it done by next week" he laughed.
"Probably" I chuckled.
"But I want you involved as well" I advised.
"And I will be" he said lovingly as he started to stare into my eyes.
"I just think your wedding dress is going to be out of bounds" he chuckled.
"Of course" I laughed.
"I can't wait to see your face when you see me" I added as a large grin spread across my face.
"Like I can't wait to see you in your wedding suit" I continued as I pulled Ben closer to me.
"I can't wait either" Ben replied happily and he went to kiss me but we both stopped and groaned when an alarm went off on Ben's phone.
"Urgh!" I puffed as I rolled away from Ben and I rolled onto my back and I looked up at the sky.
"Yes urgh!" he agreed as he sat up and picked his phone up and turned the alarm off.
"Let's pack this all away then we'll walk back to my scooter my love" he said sadly.
"Ok baby" I replied.
"But there is one thing I need to do before hand" I stated.
"What?" he asked as he slid his phone back down and he lay back down on his right side.
"This" I said and I quickly kissed him. I felt Ben kiss me back straight away and I couldn't help but laugh against his lips; as I felt Ben deepen the kiss I rolled onto my back and I pulled Ben with me. If I had my way we wouldn't go back; but I knew that we needed to at one point - but me and Ben just needed to have a quick make out session first.