Hooked At Noon

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CHAPTER 23

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CHAPTER 23

"Coochy, coochy, coo," Harry says as he rubs Ben's chin with his hook. "How's it feel to be the king now, eh?"

"Oh, Give it a rest, Harry," Addy says as she rolls her eyes.

"Still trying to give orders Princess?" Harry sneers at her.

"Give it a rest. We don't want damaged goods," Uma says as she walks over.

"You said that I could hook him," Harry argues as he hangs on the ropes.

"I said at noon," Uma tells him.

"20 more minutes," Harry says as he holds a pocket watch in Ben's face.

"That says 11:30," Ben tells Harry.

"You better hope your girlfriend and boyfriend comes through," Uma tells Ben and Addy.

"Well, she's not my girlfriend anymore," Ben says as he looks down and thinks about Mal.

"And he's not my boyfriend anymore," Addy adds causing Uma and Harry to let out a chuckle.

"Leave us alone, Harry," Uma orders.

"19 minutes to go now," Harry says as he gets in Ben's face.

"Go," Uma orders.

"I get that you don't deserve this," Ben tells Uma causing her to laugh.

"'This?' This island is a prison, thanks to your father. And don't pretend to look out for me. Because no one's looking out for me. It's just me," Uma explains before messing with her hair.

"So this isn't your mom's plan? Isn't that her necklace?" Ben questions her.

"My mom doesn't care about me, either. Well, not unless she needs someone for the night shift," Uma answers him.

"Ouch," Addy says with a smirk.

"I don't need your pity," Uma tells her.

"No, you certainly don't. You're very resourceful. I don't see you tied up," Ben retorts.

"All right. So let's trash talk Mal and Jay," Uma says as she stands in front of Ben.

"I'd rather talk about you," Ben tells her. No matter how hurt Addy was by Jay, there was nothing bad she could say about him, because she loves him.

"Mm. Funny and a gentleman. I really hope I don't have to feed you to the fishes," Uma says as she turns away from him.

"Well, you don't. Set us free, and we'll go back together," Ben tries.

"Oh, so now I get an invite?" Uma asks as she turns back to face him. "Gee, I wonder why. When you brought Mal, Evie, Carlos, and Jay to Auradon, that's as mad as I've ever been in my life. And trust me, I've been plenty mad."

"I never thought of it like that before. That I could've hurt the people I didn't pick. Our plan was to start with four kids and bring more people over. I guess I was busy being king. That sounds lame. I'm so sorry," Ben explains as he comes to the realization causing him and Addy to share a look at their error in judgement. "You're a leader, Uma. So am I. Come to Auradon and be part of the solution."

"Me? Part of your solution?" Uma questions and Ben nods. "Nah. I don't need you. I'm gonna get there on my own. Harry! Let's see what this puppy can do." Uma hold up her mom's necklace.

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