Ruby held tightly onto Belle's hand as they walked from Granny's. She couldn't help but smile when Belle released her hand and wrapped her arm around her waist. Ruby reciprocated by wrapping her arm around Belle's shoulders, placing a small kiss to her temple.

She slid her hand down Belle's arm, taking her hand once again. "So, you wanna come hang out for a little bit?" Ruby asked, swinging their hands back and forth.

Belle glanced up at her with a smile. "I'd love too, but I have so much I need to get done before tomorrow night."

Ruby pouted as they stopped in front her home. "Belle, it's super early." She pulled her close, wrapping her arms around her waist. "Come on.. I crawled out of bed to have lunch with you."

"Oh, I'm so sorry I interrupted your thirteen hour sleep ritual." Belle rolled her eyes sarcastically causing Ruby to laugh.

She pouted, adorably. "Please?"

Belle found herself becoming lost in Ruby's cute puppy dog expression. She sighed, just about to give in when a car came skidding to a stop at the curb in front of the house. Both girls turned quickly to see Regina and Emma arguing in the front seat.

Ruby furrowed her brow, cautiously approaching the car. "Um, everything okay, guys?"

Regina's eyes narrowed as she looked out the window. "No, actually. She's impossible to shop with." she growled, leaning over Emma and opening the door roughly. She glared at her girlfriend. "Out."

Emma scoffed, making a face. "You're kicking me out of the car? Seriously?"

"Yes. Out." She looked at Belle. "Belle, get in. We are going to the mall."

Belle looked from Ruby to Regina confused. "But, I-"

"Just go, babe." Ruby suggested, placing her hands on her shoulders. "If you don't, she might kill Emma."

"It's true." Regina added, pushing Emma's shoulder. "Out. Now. Go."

Emma held her hands up, defensively as she made her way out of the car. "Alright, alright! Christ." She stumbled out of the car from the final push Regina had given her.

"Come on, Belle."

Belle turned to fully face Ruby, a worried expression on her face. "I'm a little scared." she whispered.

Ruby huffed a small laugh, wrapping her arms around her again. "You'll be fine. She doesn't want to hurt you." She looked passed her, smirking at Emma. "She wants to hurt her."

Emma scrunched her face. "Shut up."

"Okay.." Belle gave her a chaste kiss. She smiled. "I'll call you later."

Ruby nodded. "Sounds good. Love you."

Belle's smile widened at her words. She would never tire of hearing that. "Love you."

Emma rolled her eyes at the impatient sigh she heard coming from the car. She reached out and pulled Belle from Ruby's grasp. "Please, go, before she pops something." She stuffed Belle in the car and closed the door. She leaned into the window for a brief moment. "I love you, Regina."

Regina gave her a flat stare and rolled her eyes. "Get away from the car." she ordered as Emma stepped back and she sped away.

"Dude, she had me in the mall as soon as it opened this morning!" Emma exclaimed, turning to Ruby. "She tried on like fifteen pairs of heels." She sighed, exasperated. "Then she got pissed off at me because I told her to just pick a pair." She shrugged her shoulder. "I was starving and super bored. No one should try on that many pairs of shoes!"

Ruby chuckled, wrapping her arm around her friend's shoulder. "Come on." She walked her toward her house. "Let's go kick the ball around and I'll tell you everything you did wrong this morning."

Ruby bounced the ball from her feet to her knee as she listened to Emma go on and on about Regina. So far she had heard the entire story of the past two weeks of "the hell known as prom shopping". Even when Emma had the ball, she just held it and continued going on about Regina and her dress and her...

"Corsage?" Ruby inquired, stopping her movements.

"Yeah, dude, she made me order hers like two weeks ago." Emma replied, tilting her head at the sudden wide eyed expression on Ruby's face. "Please tell you didn't forget."

Ruby brought her hands to her face and groaned. "I can't believe I forgot!"

Emma placed her hands on her hips. She smirked. "Man, and I thought I was going to be in some shit at prom."

Ruby shot her a look. "Shut up." she ordered. She started to pace, feeling the panic take over her body. She shook her hands as she tried to remember how to breath. "What am I going to do? Prom is tomorrow!"

"Okay, okay, calm down." Emma walked quickly to her, resting her hands on her friend's shoulders. "Breathe. In and out." She stared into Ruby's eyes, hoping she would mimic her breathing. "Calm?"

Ruby shook her head. "No." Her eyes widened. "Help me."

Emma thought for a moment then snapped her fingers. "Belle's dad's shop." She grabbed Ruby's hand. "Let's go. I'm sure we can find something there."

Ruby allowed herself to be dragged behind Emma. "I don't even know what color her dress is!"

Emma stopped suddenly causing Ruby to run into her. She turned and looked at her, a confused expression on her face. "How do you not know what color her dress is?"

Ruby stammered over her response, waving her hand frantically. "S-she's all stuck on this surprise crap! She wouldn't even let me see it.." She could feel herself starting to panic again.

Emma touched her face, trying to calm her down. "Okay, okay. Chill." She started dragged Ruby again. "I'm sure he knows. Relax. We will fix this."

Ruby walked through the door of Mr. French's shop after Emma. The sound of the bell clanging against the door rang heavy in her ears. She had calmed down a bit, her breathing back to it's regular pace. She was instantly overwhelmed by the smell of flowers. Every type invaded her senses and she could feel her head start to spin again.

Mr. French walked around the corner, wiping his hands with a towel. He smiled at them as he stepped closer. "Hello, girls." he greeted, dropping the towel on the counter. "Surprise seeing you here." His gaze shifted toward Emma. "Emma, your corsage came in yesterday. Let me grab it for you."

"Wait, Mr. French!" Emma called out, stopping him in mid turn. "Ruby needs your help first."

"Of course.." he replied. He looked at Ruby concerned. "What is it?"

Ruby swallowed back the lump in her throat. "I kinda forgot to get Belle a corsage and I don't even know what color her dress is and I don't know what to do and prom is tomorrow..." The words tumbled from her lips quickly, blurring together with each word she spoke.

Mr. French laughed, holding out his hands to slow her down. "It's okay, Ruby. I can help." He touched her chin with a smile. "It's what I do." He turned and walked toward a refrigerator full of flowers. "Now, Belle's dress is yellow..."

Ruby scrunched her brow. "Yellow? Really?" She glanced at Emma.

Emma shrugged. "I was thinking she was more of a blue type person." she noted. "Would totally bring out her eyes."

Ruby nodded in agreement. "Right?"

Mr. French shook his head at their exchange. "Belle loves the color yellow. Don't ask me why. I have no clue." He opened the door and searched through the many flowers. "I suspect it has something to do with her mother." He smiled when he found what he was looking for. He pulled slowly and brought it to Ruby. "This will be perfect."

Ruby stepped forward and took the clear box from his hand. She smiled as she caught the beauty of the flower sitting inside. It was simple. White with a blend of yellow. The ribbon underneath it was a gorgeous shade of yellow. She assumed that was the exact color of Belle's dress. If it was, Belle was going to look even more beautiful than she imagined.

She looked up at her girlfriend's father. Before she could stop herself, she wrapped her arms around him, hugging him tightly. "You saved me." she whispered as he hugged her back. "Thank you."

He chuckled, patting her back. "My pleasure, Ruby." He moved back and looked into her eyes. "You make my daughter very happy." He touched her chin again. "And I thank you for that."

"It's getting a little mushy in here." Emma teased, breaking up the moment.

Mr. French shook his head and rolled his eyes. "Okay, let's get you ladies taken care of so you can finish your preparations." He back to the fridge to grab Emma's corsage for Regina...

Ruby walked up the path toward her front door, her eyes still fixated on the corsage in her hands. She couldn't get over how beautiful it was. She knew Belle would love it.

"What do you have there?"

Ruby jumped at the sound of Belle's voice. She quickly put the package behind her back. "Hey, babe." she stammered, taking a step closer as Belle stood from the step she was sitting on. "I, uh, I thought you were with Regina."

"We finished everything sooner than she thought." She wrapped her arms around Ruby's neck. "She was really angry with Emma. Apparently she wasn't any help at all." She brushed her fingers along the back of Ruby's neck. "Once she and I worked together, we completed everything rather quickly."

Ruby smiled, enjoying the feel of Belle's touch. "Good. So you're all done then?"

Belle nodded, smiling. "So, If that invitation to hang out is still open, I'd like to take it."

"Always." Ruby gave her a small kiss. She motioned her head toward the door. "Go first."

Belle raised a curious eyebrow. "What are you hiding from me?"

"You'll find out tomorrow." Ruby nudged her forward. "Stop being so nosey." She smiled brightly when Belle shot her a mock insulted look.

"You're mean." Belle breathed as she turned and stared walking toward the door.

"Wouldn't be the first time you've told me that." Ruby returned as she followed her, clutching the package gently behind her back as she unlocked the door and ushered Belle inside...