the one where ruby is a slob and belle's bed is comfy
Belle let out a sigh as she - once again - looked down at the lightly snoring bundle of blankets resting on the bed. On her bed. Honestly, this was the third time this week. (The first time she'd made the mistake of pulling off the blanket to find that Ruby does in fact sleep naked. It'd taken five whole minutes to get rid of the blush after that one, and she was still dealing with the thoughts invoked.)
Ever since she'd moved into one of the rooms at the inn she'd found a certain intruder in her bed, every month - without fail - for a few days around the full moon. She'd tried questioning Ruby about it come morning but every time she replied with a different answer and the same wolfish grin.
"your bed has less rubbish on it,"
"it smells like vanilla, its nice,"
"what can i say? I'm never one to pass up a night in a pretty girl's bed…"
By now, Belle was just used to it. She'd resigned to shoving Ruby over, making sure she was covered, and then just collapsing in beside her.
Tonight, however, she felt Ruby stir,
"Belle?" A sleepy voice called out, tousled hair poking out from the mound of blankets,
"Hey there, sleepyhead" Belle shot her a smile, noting the tinge of embarrassment colouring the other girl's cheeks.
Ruby let out a small whine, "Did I do it again? 'm sorry."
This earned her a chuckle, the apology was something she wasn't quite used to,
"It's okay Ruby, go back to sleep." She turned over, closing her eyes.
A second later, however, she felt a warm arm snake round her waist and the weight of the other girl pressing against her back.
She paused, unable to hold in the question any longer,
"Ruby?"
"mm?"
"Why do you really end up in my bed every month?"
There were a few seconds of silence, Belle feared that Ruby had fallen asleep, but then - in a voice so small it was almost a whisper, she mumbled out,
"The wolf likes you. It comes here instead of my room and by the time I change back 'm too tired to move." She sighed, Belle felt it tickle the back of her neck, "Plus, you really do smell nice. 's comforting."
The two lapsed back into silence for a few moments, but then Belle found herself bothered by another question,
"Ruby?"
"mm?"
"…Have you got any clothes on?"
The arm tightened around her waist,
"Shhh, sleep now, awkward later."