My original version of Memory In Paradise: story/36253719-memory-in-paradise

This version is a Beauty and The Beast fanfiction, based on the upcoming movie remake with the main cast, Emma Watson, Luke Evans, and Dan Stevens.

The day is going by slowly today. I usually enjoy being in class but today feels different, it feels dull. As Professor Abbott babbles about a sociologist and his contribution to media and culture, my phone screen turns bright, notifying a text from a dear friend of mine, Shannon Smith.

"May I inquire of your whereabouts, milady? Madison and I are going to The Crown at 5. Wanna join? -Shannon"

Shannon Smith and Madison Doyle are my best of friends. We've known each other since secondary school and fortunately, our friendship lasts until now. After obtaining a bachelor degree in Law, Shannon decided that she didn't want to pursue her master's degree and started a business instead. An online boutique, to be exact. Madison is taking a master's degree in Architecture and Urban Design. And I'm happy with Sociology in Media and Culture. Although, maybe not so much today.

"Definitely! See you there. –Belle"

The class ends precisely at 5pm. As I skip down the little steps in the lecture hall, Professor Abbott calls my name. I walk to her desk, wondering what I've done now. "Your dissertation paper on recent theoretical work on new media and the internet is quite good. Do you want me to accept this as your official dissertation topic?" she asks. "Umm, I think I'm going to experiment around a little bit. I was wondering if I could change it to the nature of digital revolution and its impact on society." She said my paper was good. I can't have 'good'. I need perfect, impressive, mind-blowing. "Sure. But remember, it doesn't have to be perfect. Just find something unique that you're confident to write about. You may go now." She dismisses me and I walk to The Crown like a soulless person. Why do I feel so blue today? Is everything always this boring? Maybe I'm getting tired of the routine.

"Belle!" Madison squeals as I enter The Crown. "Maddy!" I put my arms around her and then, I walk to the bar, where Shannon is waiting. The place seems almost full, not bad for a new pub. "What's the matter? Why the long face?" Shannon asks while she takes a sip from a glass of beer. "I'm bored!" I exclaim while resting my head on the counter top. "Then, LET'S GET WASTED!" Madison screams into my ears. She is clearly and most definitely drunk. "Anything for you, miss?" asks the bartender. "Jack Daniel's, the whole bottle." I answer confidently. I definitely need to loosen up tonight. That's it, no more routine. I'm going to do the randomest shit anyone could ever think of.

Gulp after gulp, my vision gets blurry as hell. I carelessly dance to the music with a bottle of whisky in my hand, jumping and head-banging. "Hey, Belle! My friend, Gaston, wants to hook up with you!" Madison shouts over the blast of music. I couldn't really make out what she was saying, so I just keep on head-banging and jumping. "Okay? Okay! I'll call him to come over!" Madison says. "Belle, okay. That's enough. You and Madison have curfew. Party's over. Back to college." Shannon can't handle alcohol, so she's usually the sober friend that takes care of us when we're drunk.