Young Charming

“Chad. Chad Charming,” he grinned at the other again. “And, of course I do flirt. That is sort of my job, you know?”

“I know,” he nodded. “Like I’ve said, I have learned from my mistakes.”

“Oh look... there I thought I would be the only charmer here on the island,” chad chuckled as he slipped through the door and into the coffee shop. “What is your name, gorgeous?”

“I know.... I know,” he sighed and raised both his hands in defence. “Pulled really up some bullshit back home, and that for the most selfish reasons ever. But hey, I am working on me. Sure, old habits are hard to break with. But I am doing my best.” Sure, he could easily talk. But Chad meant it. He really wanted to do better this time.

“So my chances are good that she doesn’t just kick me into the ass instead then, yes?”

“Because I am actually aiming to grow up, Evie,” he frowned slightly and shook his head. “And yes, I am still nice and a gentleman. it is in my blood. But that does not mean I can not grow responsible finally, does it?”

“Yes...” he replied hesitantly. “Charming as in Auradon. Why?”

“Yeah,” Chad nodded and sighed. “They say it would be in my blood. And while Mal always got encouraged that she can change herself, if she wants to.... everyone seems to judge me way harder, for whatever reason. Not exactly fair, mate. Not exactly fair.....”

Was she an Auradon girl? Chad could not recall he had seen her there, and that with him thinking he would know everyone at the school. Especially the pretty girls. “Maybe,” she mused while giving her a small nod. “My name is Chad. Chad Charming, at your service.”

His eyes sparkled when he gave Ella a nod. “That is what people often tell me, at least. And it fits, seeing my father is the great Prince Charming himself. So I sort of have to hold up the good reputation, so to say.”

“You do not exactly sound happy about that....” Chad stated in response, making a face as he did. “But, yes. I am here as well. Not for too long yet, though. Still trying to adjust, and all that jazz. What about you?”

“The club,” Chad sighed and pointed behind himself. “They said I would not fit in and that I would not... wear the right kind of clothes. Or something like that.” 

“Again, that is cool. As weird as this palce is, maybe for some of us it means some sort of second chance....” He shrugged and nodded. Those were actually very meaningful words for someone like Chad Charming. But, he was determined to grow and change as well. “Sorta? Met Mal and Evie who are still sort of pissed at me. And Ginny. And Pixie. And what a surprise, so far Pixie is the only one not wanting to kick my ass.”

“Not the weirdest question I have heard I can assure you,” Chad chuckled before giving Teddy a smirk. “And sure - I am happily going to pretend to be your date. Even for moere than just a few minutes.”

“It is nice to meet you then, Ella.” And, since he was a Charming, he gently took her hand to blow a kiss onto the skin. “My name is Chad, and it will be indeed a pleasure to spend the day with you.”