Chapter 3
Belle was pacing around her room. Why was she nervous? She almost felt like she was preparing for a date. That was silly. Her and Shawn were just friends and will never be anything more. After much decision and ambivalence, Belle finally decided on a flowey white sleeveless dress. She then brushed out her hair and put in a white ribbon as a headband. Just as she did the last finishing touches she heard the doorbell ringing. She didn't want to appear to be too eager so she just waited in her room for her mom to call her for dinner. A few minutes later she heard a knock on the door.
"I'm coming mom!" Belle yelled thinking it was her mom at the door calling her for dinner.
"It's me, Shawn, can I come in?" Shawn said kind of nervously.
"Um Yeah sure." Belle said opening the door. "So what's up?" Belle said noticing how nice Shawn looked in his black t-shirt and jeans. Not to mention how great he smelled as well. "Not much, You're mom said dinner wouldn't be ready for a little bit so I could come up and hang out with you for a little bit. You look great by the way." Shawn said "Thanks, You don't' look half bad yourself." Belle said with a smirk. "Where's Brady? I thought he was back" Shawn asked as Belle's head suddenly dropped at the thought. "He's actually moved out to California or somewhere. He couldn't stand my mom anymore and he knew how much the fighting was tearing me down. " Belle said with a saddened look. "Oh, I'm sorry I brought it up Belle. But just so you know. I really meant it when I said you can talk to me anytime." Shawn said afraid Belle was getting upset. "Thanks Shawn, it's ok. Brady was just the only one who ever really cared about me. I mean I know my Parent's do but their just always on trips and stuff and hardly home… But at least now I know I have you…. I mean not have you but can talk to you." Belle said trying to cover up her slip. "hehe, I know what you mean Belle. Don't worry you'll always have me" Shawn replied looking into Belle's eyes and flirting with her. He also began to get hesitant about asking her a question he had in his mind since this morning… He finally decided to ask her "Belle… Why Jason?" When Belle just stared at him confused he specified. " I mean… I know it's none of my business but why are you interested in Jason?" Shawn said fearing he angered her. "Promise you won't think any less of me?" Belle said shyly. "Belle, I could never be disappointed in you. Never" Shawn said stressing the word never. With that Belle continued "Well I'm not interested in him at all… In fact i find him one of the most repulsing human on earth. I just wanted to give him a taste of his own medicine and have him like me then ditch him… but then he said something to the extent of me not being worth his time till i started dressing 'slutty' and that's when I had it and left and decided teach him a lesson isn't worth my time or sanity." Belle finally confessed ashamed of her plan. "Honestly… I don't blame you. Again, I know he's my best friend and all but he is an ass. I don't really know why we've kept being friends with him for so long. You know he's the type of person who gives us jocks a bad name… The reason I came to check on you at your house after school was cause i know Jason has a habit of breaking innocent girls… He sees it as a sport or game and I just wanted to warn you. I mean i know it's not my business but i just didn't want to see you hurt. I'm sorry I know I di…" Shawn was suddenly cut off by Belle placing her hand on his and looking in her eyes saying "Shawn. I know you meant well it and I really appreciate it. Thanks" Still not being able to take her eyes from his and he couldn't take his eyes from hers. They both slowly began moving their face near each other still keeping eye contact with each other. Just as they felt each other's breath against their lips they heard Marlena yell "Dinner's ready!" and soon snapped out of their trance and walked down to the dining room both wondering what almost happened.