Author's Note: I just couldn't get this out of my head so after writing it out and testing myself as I have never written a polyamory relationship before, I decided to publish it and see what you guys think. Hope you guys like it x
Mal have always been able to see people's aura's and know how they were feeling. She supposed it was a trait from her mother. It would explain why she was always able to know when people were scared of her. But even on the isle, while she hadn't been able to see auras as powerful as she does now, she has always been able to do it. She smiled to herself as the aura's of students passing her by radiated their stress at final exams. She was wondering around alone due to the exams. Ben had asked Evie to help him study for his Chemistry exam and the blue haired girl had quickly agreed. She couldn't help but smile at the thought of the two of them. She was slightly torn as for what to do though.
The teen had realised during Ben's coronation a few months ago that she loved both Ben and Evie equally. Her and Evie had been kind of a thing back on the Isle but had to separate due to her mother. Much like she had threatened Ben at his coronation, Maleficent had threatened to hurt Evie if they continued their relationship. Back then Mal didn't have anyway to stand up to her mother so had to break her own and Evie's heart to protect the girl she had fallen for. Then once coming to Auradon she had since fallen for Ben in much the same way. But due to not wanting to hurt Ben she hid her feelings for Evie, who assured Mal she understood but Mal could see the love and heartbreak reflected in the blue haired girls aura when they were alone together. It was killing Mal to know she was upsetting Evie so much but she couldn't figure out how to solve things without someone getting hurt.
As this rather depressing thought crossed the fairy's mind she shook herself from her thoughts and found herself out in the courtyard. But what surprised her was the sight of Ben and Evie sat laughing. They had their backs to her, so knowing they hadn't seen her, she took a moment to study the pair. She was beyond happy that the two had a good friendship with each other, sometimes it was like Ben had always been a part of the group the way he acted with them and the close friendship he had developed with Evie, Jay and Carlos as well as herself. Mal watched happily as the two laughed with each other as they studied. It was then her fairy hearing picked up on her name being said and knew the pair was talking about her.
It wasn't until minutes later that Mal noticed their aura's and what it was projecting. Their aura's were projecting their love. But what surprised her was as she focused on them more it wasn't just the love they each felt for her, but love they were developing for each other. Of course Mal had noticed the pair had gotten close but it was only now that she realised how close. Maybe, just maybe, things would work out for everyone involved.
With that thought in mind Mal decided to put her plan into action. She slowly walked over to them. "Hey Ben, E." She greeted them. Ben kissed her in greeting as he always did and Mal knew she would have to work her plan fast. Evie's face fell slightly at the gesture and while she could still feel nothing but love from Ben, Evie's feelings were now mixed with pain and longing. But for who the fairy couldn't be sure.
"Hey M. What's up?" Evie returned her greeting, her face smiling at them. Mal knew it was forced but chose not to say anything at the moment. Things would sort themselves out eventually, hopefully.
"Actually I was wondering if you guys were done yet? I just wanted to talk to Ben." Mal admitted. She hated seeing/feeling these things from Evie. The pair nodded before Ben stood and lead Mal back towards the school and up to his private dorm, knowing there they wouldn't be interrupted.
Once the door to Ben's room was shut Mal spoke. "Ben, we need to talk." She told him, not realising how bad that sentence sounded until Ben's face fell. "No! Nothing like that!" She quickly reassured him. "It's about Evie." Mal noticed Ben perked up a little at the mention of the blunette's name. Clearly he thought something had happened or someone was bullying her.
"What about Evie?" Ben asked. His curiousity was peeked and Mal tooka second to read his aura once more. His love for both herself and Evie shone through. He knew Ben was much to noble and comitted to her to admit the truth himself she she decided being blunt would be the better option.
"I know you like her, Ben." Mal stated. Soemtimes she hated being able to read emotions from people's auras. Ben's nervousness and worry hit her like a slap to the face. But she could also see he was curious as to how she knew. "You know how I can read auras?" She asked promting the King to nod to her. She had told him this ages ago. "Well I read yours earlier while you were with Evie. I know you're falling for her."
The teenage King let out a sigh before nodding his head. He knew better then to try and lie to Mal. As always she was right again. "Yeah I am. But I would never be unfaithful to you Mal. I promise." Ben told her. Mal smiled at this even though that wasn't why she had brought up the topic it always warmed her heart to hear things like that from him.
"I know, Ben. I mentioned it because I love Evie as well." She told him. Looking into his eyes she could see the question burning brightly in them. "Like you I couldn't cheat on you. But when we were on the Isle we sorta dated and I've always loved her. But the reason I'm talking to you about it now is because I think, no, I know Evie loves both of us as well." Mal explained to her boyfriend.
"Are you sure?" Ben couldn't help but ask. Mal simply raised her eyebrow in response to him and he let out a little chuckle. "Of course you're right. You always are with things like this. What do we do? I don't want to lead Evie on." Ben hated the thought of hurting Evie just as much as Mal did.
"Well I had a thought about that but I don't know how you will take it." She admitted. She was becoming nervous herself now. If Ben refused she would have to break Evie's heart for good and she wasn't sure if she could without breaking part of herself in the process. "How would you feel about dating both me and Evie?" She asked him.
"I don't get what you're asking." The teen King told her, causing her to sigh a little. She was hoping for a straight answer then again it was an unusual proposistion for anyone here in Auradon.
Mal didn't break the locked gaze as she explained. "What if you, me and Evie dated each other? It wouldn't be like sharing each other, it would be like a normal relationship except between three people instead of two." The young fairy watched as understanding, hope and a little uncertainty filled her boyfriends eyes. She wasn't entirely sure how Ben felt about the situation but was happy to give him the time he needed to reach a decision. It was then her gaze left his and landed on Ben's signet ring whoch adorned her right index finger. Her nerves were getting the better of her and she instinctively twirled it round her finger.
"I think it's a great idea." Ben stated after a long time of sitting their quietly. Mal's head snapped back up to look at him, hope filling her chest.
"Really?" She asked. She knew he had just answered but she had to be sure. "I mean you get enough problem's just by dating me. They would surely increase if we started dating Evie as well."
"I don't care what people think." Ben stated in a voice that left no room for discussion. "I love both of you and I'm going to follow my heart and do what makes me happy. Screw anyone else." The teenaged King immediately found his arms full of his girlfriend as she threw herself as him, happy tears rolling down her cheeks and a dazzling smile breaking out across her face.
"I love you, Ben." Mal told her boyfriend.
"I love you too, Mal." Ben responded before kissing her. The pair spent the rest of the day planning the best way to tell Evie and make her theirs. Both had noticed now they had expressed their love for the blunette they already wanted her there with them. They made plans for tomorrow and after Ben ordered a special surprise for his blue haired soon-to-be (they hoped) girlfriend they went to put their plan into action. They didn't want to wait any longer before making Evie theirs, not at the risk of hurting her emotionally. Neither Mal nor Ben would forgive themselves if they hurt Evie like that.
The next day found Evie looking and feeling incredibly depressed. It always hurt her to see Ben and Mal together. She had never stopped loving Mal and now she was developing feelings for Ben as well. It was too much for the blunette to know she wouldn't ever be able to be with them. On top of that they seemed to be being a lot more secretive around her today, leading her to believe one or both knew of her feelings towards the other.
Sighing loudly she opened her locker and was surprised when a piece of purple paper fell out. She hadn't had a note written on paper like that sicne she and Mal had 'dated' on the isle. Sliding her books into their place in her locker she quickly bent down and picked up the note before someone else saw it. Carefully opening the note she couldn't help the smile that spread across her face at the sight of the familiar handwritting.
E,
Meet me in the courtyard at the beginning of dinner.
I have a surprise for you.
Quickly palcing the note safely in her locker she slammed the door shut and headed for the courtyard to meet Mal. She had no idea what Mal meant but she found she didn't care. Her mood immediately brightened at the thought of spending time with the purple haired girl. All Evie's worries and concerns about Mal and Ben were swept from her mind the minute she read the note. She walked through the almost empty hallways and faster then she thought she would she reached the courtyard.
Evie felt her breath catch in her throat at the sight waiting for her. There in the middle of the courtyard was Mal. She had her hair lightly curled, a little bit of make up on her face and the knee length dress Evie had made her three days ago for her next date with Ben. She couldn't help but admit to herself that Mal looked absolutely beautiful. Slowly the blue haired girl descended the stairs and walked over to her purple haired best friend and secret love.
"Hi Mal." She greeted the purple haired beauty before her.
"Hey E." Mal responded. "Ready to go?" She asked holding out her hand. She had known Evie would wear heels, she always did, so was fully prepared to transport them to where they were going instead of risking Evie walking and getting injured.
Raising her eyebrow at her friend Evie asked "Where are we going?"
"You'll see." Mal told her. Evie hated surprises but she could never deny Mal anything so simply took the purple haired girls outstretched hand as purple smoke enveloped the pair of them.
Once Mal hand transported them to their destination and the smoke cleared Evie couldn't contain the gasp at what she saw before her. They were at the Enchanted Lake (she knew this from Mal's descriptions and sketches) and on the ruins was a lovely picnic. As her eyes scanned the area she noticed Ben stood on the ruins next to the blanket, holding a blue rose in his hand. She turned to her left and noticed Mal beaming at her. But Evie just couldn't understand what was going on. Ben and Mal were clearly on a date so why had Mal brought her?
She allowed the fairy to lead her towards Ben who was also beaming at the two. Ben couldn't help but wonder how he got so lucky to have these two beautiful women in his life. Evie stopped a few steps from Ben and Mal instinctively stopped with her. The blunette's worry and confusion was written clear as day across her face so Ben took the last few steps towards the two and handed Evie the rose he had been holding.
"What's going on?" Evie asked, gratiously taking the rose from Ben's hand.
"We wanted to ask you something, E." Mal told her best friend. She was just hoping Evie would say yes to this. After the blue haired teen signalled for her to continue Mal looked over to Ben for his to ask. She knew it would be a little better coming from him. If Mal said it Evie may think it was some cruel joke of somekind.
"We wanted to ask if you would agree to be our girlfriend? If you would want to date us both?" Ben asked. To say Evie was shocked would be an understatement. She couldn't believe what had just come out of Ben's mouth. She so badly wanted to say yes but she also wanted to know where this was coming from. "I know it's kind of sudden Evie, but me and Mal were talking and we realised we both love you." Ben told the shell shocked teen.
"It's true." Mal continued causing Evie to turn so she could see Mal's face. "And we think you may feel the same for us. We just want you to be happy, E." She informed the blue haired teen. Evie still wasn't sure what to make of this. Sure she knew she had fallen for both of them but wasn't fully convinced until she looked into their eyes. Her brown eyes gazed into Mal's green ones then to Ben's teal ones searching for the truth behind their words. In both their eyes she saw hope and love.
"You're sure you both don't mind sharing each other with me and vice versa?" She asked. Much like Mal the day before she had to be sure of this. She didn't want to jump in and then have her heart broken. She didn't think she could handle it if that were to happen. Mal immediately launched into the same speech she gave ben yesterday about how it's not about them sharing each other, it's about the three of them being in a relationship. Evie heard the conviction behind Mal's words and was blown over by how much thought they had but into this and how much their gazes showed they cared for her. "I'd love to be your girlfriend." Evie admitted before pulling Mal into a kiss, she was the closest to her, and then moving to do the same with Ben.
Ben then moved to quickly kiss Mal. "God, I love you both." He told them causing grins to appear on both their faces. Neither had expected him to admit that but it was then Ben realised he had one more thing to ask Evie. The young King took a step backwards to look Evie in the face before reaching into his pocket and pulling out a ring. "Evie, would you wear my ring?" He asked. Instinctively Evie reached for Mal's hand, which happened to her her right, and felt the ring still there. The blue haired teen couldn't believe Ben had gotten another ring for her to wear. She was lost for words so she nodded to him. Ben's smile only grew as he slipped the ring onto Evie's right hand and kissed it, like he had with Mal before his coronation.
He wasn't prepared for what happened next though. Seconds later he found his arms full of both of his girlfriends. They both hugged him tight and ocne more he couldn't believe his luck. Sure he was worried about what people would say when they found out but he would deal with it when the time came. After all no one messed with his girls. People would quickly realise this. With this thought in mind he lead the two girls back to the picnic blanket and moved the three of them to sit down on the cushions, neither girl released their hold on him but he managed to help them sit without anyone getting hurt. Sometimes it didn't hurt to have beastly strength.
Author's Note: So I realise it's probably not my best work but as I said I couldn't get it out of my head so I thoguht I would share it. I'm thinking of adding another few chapter if there;s any interest in this. If not I shall be leaving it as a one shot. Please review and let me know what you think x