Title - Very good advice
Chapter title - Sorry
Author - OblivionsGarden
Genre - Romance/Adventure
Disclaimer - I do not own Alice in Wonderland or anything from it. I do however own Belle, her family and any other characters you don't recognize. The plot is mine too.

-C.10-

The next morning, Belle awoke bright and early, heading straight for a shower. Once she'd done, she dressed in a pair of shorts and vest, to give her easy movement whilst training. (http :/ www. polyvore .com /cgi /set ?id =31623280) As she sat at her dressing table running her fingers through her damp black and blue hair she started to think of Tarrant.
She found him oddly intriguing. Normally if she'd seen someone with mad red hair, colour changing eyes and the most peculiar dress sense, she would've slowly back away. But somehow Tarrant was compelling her to get closer. She was so touched when he vowed to make sure she never hurt herself again, she nearly cried. She found herself blushing whenever she thought of him but it didn't stop her from doing so.

A few moments later and there was a knock at her door.
"Come in." She called as she tied her hair into a messy bun and used a black polka dotted bandanna as a headband to keep her fringe out of her eyes. She heard the door open and someone step inside.
"Good morning, champion...I mean, Belle." Tarrant smiled from the doorway. Belle stood and crossed the room to find her trainers and pull them on.
"Good morning." She smiled.
"Have you taken your medication this morning?" The hatter asked, a flash of concern in his features. Belle nodded, having taken them after her shower.
"To breakfast then?" Tarrant held out his elbow and Belle happily linked her arm through his.
"Did I mention I found another book after brillig yesterday?" Tarrant shook his head. "Oh, well, it wasn't much but there was something about separating the different types of animal in the Chimera."
"To kill it?" Tarrant asked with a grin. Belle nodded. "Belle that's magnificent! We have to tell the queen!" Tarrant grabbed Be;;e#s hand and started to run with her towards the throne room, all the way the pair of them giggling manically at the odd looks they were getting. They told Mirana of Belle's findings, who was delighted, before they headed to breakfast.

After they'd eaten they headed down to the battle field to resume their training. Belle was learning fast and her technique had improved significantly bu the afternoon. As they sparred across the field, Belle Incorporated some kicks she'd learnt from kick boxing when she was younger. She ducked and blocked a hit from Tarrant as she swung her leg around to kick the back of his ankle. The hatter fell flat on his back and Belle took the advantage, straddling his waist and pointing the tip of her sword at his throat.
"Good work, Belle." Smiled Tarrant gazing up at her, a slight blush forming on his cheeks. The sun behind her was casting a glow around her head as though she had a halo. Just like an angel, he mused.
Belle panted, regaining her breath and rolled off of Tarrant and lay on her back beside him.
"Do you think I could defeat a beast yet?" She asked, turning her head slightly to look at the hatter.
"I think you could defeat anything, if you wanted to." Tarrant rolled onto his side and propped his head up on his hand. Belle smiled gratefully.
"Thank you Tarrant. For everything."
Tarrant smiled, his eyes turning a burgundy red. Belle was just about to ask what it meant but was cut off my his lips gently brushing against hers, barely touching. She froze as did the hatter who snapped his eyes open which were now a murky green. He stood up abruptly.
"I'm terribly sorry...so very sorry champion." He mumbled before hurrying away, leaving Belle to deal with the swiftly approaching feline who had seen the whole thing.