Whylime- Thanks a lot. I'm not offended at all. Knew there was something wrong with it.

Haven't used French in a while. But I totally understand.

SECRETS

Anna found herself wondering around downstairs, not wanting to have to confront Belle anymore today, at least. She found an older woman with dark skin in the kitchen. The same one who was in there this morning. 'What did Jean-Luc call her Marie, Martie, no Mattie.'

"Hello chil'."

"Hi."

"Are ya hungry?"

"No, Ah'm fahne thanks."

"What are ya doin' in the kitchen if you not hungry?"

"Just gettin' a feel fer the place Ah guess. Would ya like some help?"

"Non, I am just 'bout done, but thank you for the consideration. Don't get too much of dat 'round here."

"Well, if'n ya evah need somethin'-"

"If ya like, ya could take this out for me." She said while she gestered to the food she was preparing.

"Sure Ah would. But Ah'm not sure Ah got ya name, Mattie is it?"

"Yes chil' but ya can call me Tante Mattie since ya married inta the family and all."

"So where do Ah need ta take it."

"These are just some snacks fer the folks guardin' the front gates."

"Oh, Ah can do that alright."

"Great. I am all done here." She said while wiping her hands on her apron. Then she handed the plates to Anna.

"Thank you."

"It's not a problem, if'n anythin' Ah would just like ta pull mah weight 'round here."

"Don't let nobody hear ya say that, might regret it." She said with a chuckle. Anna nodded and left towards the front gates.

"Belle? Ya out here?" Remy whispered at the trees.

"Oui, over here mon amour."

"What are ya doin' chere? Ya spyin' on her?"

"Maybe. Obviously can't trust her when she round you."

"Not her fault."

"Fer kissin' ya? Ha! That a good one."

"Never pegged ya fer the jealous type."

"Never pegged ya fer likin' south'rn trash."

"Dat not fair Belle."

"Oui, is so."

"She didn't want dis either."

"Not 'til she saw ya wit me maybe."

"What really wrong wit ya chere?"

"Ya like her don't ya?"

"Quoi?"

"Don't think I didn't see the way ya looked at her too." She turned away from him, afraid to let her fear show.

"Dat's what dis 'bout?"

"I not stupid, Remy, ya fallin' fer the hussy."

"Belle, name callin' beneath ya."

"Non, it ain't. She only been here fer two days and ya don't want ta see me no more."

"Dat not true."

"Really, den why ya care what I call her when she not here. I get no attention since she been here. Thought I was your one and only. What am I to ya? What is it that ya want Remy? Who? Ya have ta choose!"

"Keep it down chere, we get caught."

"So, what do ya care! Ya want her, ya can have her."

"Belle."

"Non, don't Belle me. Last nite ya didn't even tell me what ya wanted, ya said it was what I wanted wit our relationship. Ya told me she want nuttin' ta do wit ya. It's obvious it's me ya want nuttin' ta do wit. That plan o' ya pere's worked. He got ya hooked on somebody that ain't me." he moved towards her.

"Don't ya dare touch me Remy LeBeau. Ya can't even say it. Ya can't say ya don't want her. Ya can't say ya want me can ya?"

"Oui, Remy can do what he want."

"What is it ya want den?"

"You." She laughed hiding her tears and walked away from him, but he didn't follow.

Anna made it back to her room and decided to see what Raven had left for her. She opened up the closet and pulled out the large black suitcase that was not there last night. She put it on the bed and opened it up. She touched every weapon that was in there as if she were counting them to make sure they were all there. She smiled and shut the case and put it back where she found it. That is when she noticed a small golden box with a big red bow on it. She picked it up and sat on the bed with it. She skimmed her fingers over it, caressing the bow and then finally opened the box. Just as she did Remy opened the door. She looked up a little shocked and he smiled at the sight. She let out a breath that she did not know she was holding and put the lid back on the box without looking to see what was inside. He then frowned a little bit at the display.

"What's wrong?"

"Nothin', Ah'm fahne." She muttered. He took his off his trench coat and placed it on the chair that was near the bed and sat next to her. He put his hand on hers and looked at her before he spoke again.

"Non, ya not." She didn't respond so he took the box and asked, "What's dis?"

"Give it back, it's a gift."

"Fer Remy?"

"No, for meh." she sighed. "Please, just give it back. Ah'm too tired to fight." He smirked.

"Is dat right."

"Look, Ah don't even know what's in it. Please."

"Who it from?"

"Probably mah momma or Kurt." He frowned. She could have sworn she saw a bit of jealousy in his eyes, but then he quickly returned to that near permanent smirk that always ends up on his face.

"Who dis Kurt?"

"Mah brother."

"Why ya brother give ya a gift?"

"Don't know, can Ah open it now?"

"Oui. Ruin all Remy's fun." He told her as he handed it back to her.

"Not like ya don't ever find another way ta have fun." she huffed at him. She slowly lifted the lid, just peeking in so that Remy couldn't see. What she saw, she smiled brightly. He had never seen her more happy. 'Wish I could do that for her.'

"Well, ya gonna leave ol' Remy in suspense, or can he see."

"Ah suppose. It ain't nothin' ta ya though."

"How's dat?" she smiled as she showed him.

"It's just a box of chocolates." He plucked one out before she could say anything and took a bite.

"Hey!"

"Gotta test it fer poison." She laughed.

"Right, Ah know it was from mah brother. There's fur on the bow. He would nevah poison meh."

"Ya sure 'bout that? Want ta find out?" He picked up another piece, but this time he fed it to her. At first she looked at him as if he was crazy but then opened her mouth and complied. The look on her face was just sweet and utter enjoyment.

"Mmm." She fell back on the bed and layed on the pillow. He layed down next to her but turned onto his side to get a better look of her and held his head up with his arm.

"Chocolate mean dat much ta ya?"

"'nough ta risk mah life." She smiled looking at the ceiling.

"What dat gift fer chere?" She grimaced. He cupped her chin in his hand and turned her to face him.

"Ya gonna leave dis Cajun guessin'."

"Tomorrow."

"Tomorrow what?"

"Not a day Ah really enjoy, he was just tryin' ta cheer meh up. That's all." She turned back to the ceiling.

"What's so bad dat ya need cheerin' up fer tomorrow?" He sat up looking at her. She didn't respond. He took another piece of chocolate and hovered it over her mouth.

"Ya want dis?" She half-heartedly smiled and nodded.

"Den tell Remy. Maybe it won't be so bad, non." She closed her eyes and he put it in her mouth. After she swallowed it she replied, "It's mah birthday." He smiled at her.

"Dat's all?"

"Yeah. Just nothin' good evah comes on mah birthday. Please don't tell nobody. Rather forget 'bout it. Just 'nother day."

"Non, it ya birthday."

"Promise meh."

"Don't know if Remy can do dat."

"Whay not? Please Remy Ah'm serious. Ya want meh ta trust ya, don't tell."

"Je promets." I promise.

"Ya really not gonna do nothin' right?"

"Remy not tell nobody, dat what ya mean?" He said with an evil smirk. She sighed so he gave her another chocolate and shut the box, putting it on the nightstand.

"What's the deal wit chocolate?"

"Makes meh feel bettah. Ah would eat nothin' but it if'n Ah could." she laughed as she sat up facing him.

"Whay ya here, figured ya went ta make up wit ya Juliette."

"Remy told ya her name Belle, and she ain't his Juliette. Not plannin' on diein' anytime soon."

"Don't know, ya told meh 'bout mah chocolates bein' laced with poison."

"Den that make ya my Juliette, non."He scouted closer towards her.

"No, Ah know Kurt wouldn't kill meh. Ya maybeh but nevah meh." She put a hand on his chest to stop him from coming any closer.

"What's wrong with ya? Ya on drugs or somethin'?"

"Only drug here is you chere." she laughed. He took that as his moment and kissed her. He kissed her long and hard. It was just so passionate that she couldn't do anything but get lost in it. When they finally broke apart she felt a little bit dizzy from it all and pulled away a bit.

"Remy Ah-" he cut her off with another kiss. She didn't even notice him laying her carefully back down. Her mind went blank and all she could do was focus on him. They ignored the knock from the door, and she just gave up. She gave herself to him.