Day 9- Fireplace and Candles
"This is much better." Ruby let out a sigh of content as she hugged closer the Belle, the gentle light from the fire served as their only light in the apartment.
"Agreed." Belle mumbled
"Want to talk wedding?" Ruby asked
"Mm sounds good." Belle agreed
"When was you thinking? Because honestly, I can't wait."
"So you want to have it as soon as possible?" Belle asked
"It seems like the perfect time don't you think?" Ruby replied.
"I can't argue with that." Belle nodded as she leant back into Ruby "How soon?"
"Well, Christmas is a month away... How about a new year wedding?"
"Explain..." Belle spoke slowly
"Well... Let me set the scene." She pushed Belle off of her "It's December 31st, nearly midnight. We're outside, lights in the square, as the vicar says you may now kiss the bride, the clock strikes midnight. We start our year together!" Ruby acted out dramatically, complete with arm gestures
"That sounds beautiful, but what about everybody else?"
"What do you mean." Ruby frowned lowering her arms
"Well, it's common courtesy to kiss somebody at midnight, If it's our wedding how can they?"
"Easy. They do it anyway!" Ruby laughed
"Okay, I like this plan." Belle nodded to herself. "Bridesmaids?"
"I was thinking Emma for my best man, or bridesmaid. Whichever works for her." Ruby shrugged
"Can I ask Regina then?"
"Sure." Ruby paused for a moment. "We don't have any other friends do we?"
"There is Mary, but we haven't seen her for ages..."
"We'll still find something for her to do though!"
"Of course." Belle paused. "Hey Ruby..."
"Yeah...?" Their eyes locked.
"Can we have Henry be the ring bearer?" Belle asked sheepishly. Ruby's grin just smiled, she leant forward and caught Belle's lips in a sweet kiss.
"I think that's a wonderful idea."
"You seem excited." Belle smirked
"Excited! I can't wait! I'm talking about my wedding to the girl I love! What isn't there to be excited about?!" Ruby jumped up.
"Down girl." Belle chastised gently. "This isn't relaxing."
"But I'm excited..."
"No, come on. I think the bath is ready."
"Oooh bubble bath?" Ruby winked
"Just the way my girl likes it." Belle replied over her shoulder as she walked towards the bathroom. Ruby was soon hot on her heels.
When she entered the bathroom she was met with quite a sight. Candles lined every available surface, the bath full with steaming water and bubbles. In the centre of the room, a half naked Belle- Who had her back to Ruby. She followed every movement Belle made with her eyes, trailing down from her bare back down to her-
"Hey, eyes are up here." Belle's voice filled the room, Ruby's eyes shot up to be met with a sly smile. Ruby smiled back and watched Belle get into the bathtub. When Belle shot her a look, Ruby knew she was wearing far to many clothes and quickly stripped off and hopped into the tub, leaning back into Belle.
They stayed silent, the only sound was of Belle gathering bubbles and placing them on Ruby's head and moulding them to resemble what she decided was a hat. She leant back in the bathtub and admired her handy work.
Until Ruby shook her head like a dog, covering her in suds. Ruby followed this by turning around in the bathtub so they were face to face, sending the water to crash dangerously close to the ledge of the tub.
"I've said it before, and I'll continue to say it till the end of time. I love you Belle French."
Belle beamed
"I love you to Ruby Lucas." She replied. Ruby surged forward taking Belle's lips in her own. Both became oblivious to the water that was now cascading over the edge of the tub, soaking the floor. Belle flipped Ruby over and deepened the kiss.
It was only when Ruby came surging forward did the kiss stop.
"Holy shit. Heated make out sessions in the bath tub is a good way of somebody drowning." She gasped.
"Oh god are you okay?" Belle asked, concern lacing her features.
"Totally fine. Just freaked out." Ruby laughed. Belle pulled her into a deep hug
"I'm sorry baby."
"I regret nothing, neither should you." Ruby replied with a chuckle
"Looks like we better clean this mess up..." Belle sighed looking over the bathtub to see almost the entire contents on the floor.
"Yeah..." Ruby agreed.
"Tomorrow we'll stop by Regina's office and ask them about the wedding okay?"
"Okay." Ruby grinned and stole another kiss before climbing out of the tub.
