Authors note: Sorry this took me a little while to get up. I went to Universal Studios the past few days and I have now started officially cleaning out my room to move back to school. So it may be a while before I get my next chapter up, but I'll do my best. I hope you enjoy reading chapter 11.
Disclaimer: I do not own anything related to Disney's Beauty and the Beast except for the characters I create.
Previously:
Finally he could see her home in the distance. He would soon be with her and the thought of that gave him butterflies in his stomach.
'I'm coming for you my love.' He said silently to himself. 'I'm coming for you my beauty, my Belle.'
A big smile swept across his face and it remained there until he reached her home.
Now:
Adam POV:
The carriage suddenly stopped in front of Belle's home. Adam could see the entire village crowd around. Heads were popping up and down trying to get a glimpse of him and see what he was doing. Apart of the crowd was Gaston. He had this very concerned look on his face but it was also filled with fear. The site of him made Adam chuckle to himself, as he walked up to Belle's door. But before he could knock, Belle opened the door.
"Belle!" He said with a shock. She looked like she was all packed and ready to leave. "Ready?" He asked.
"Yes." She said. Her voice was quiet, almost like a whisper. He held out his arm, and she took it and started walking to the carriage.
But before they could take their first steps to the carriage, Maurice suddenly walked out of the house and rushed over to Belle to give his daughter one last hug.
Adam knew he was witnessing a touching moment between father and daughter.
"Goodbye Belle." Adam heard Maurice whisper to her. "You're going to do great. I am so proud of you. I love you"
"Thank you, papa." Belle replied. "Goodbye, I love you too!
Adam could tell that Belle was about to burst into tears, but he knew that she knew she was doing the right thing for her.
As Adam led Belle to the carriage, gasps and whispers aroused from the villagers.
The both of them didn't think anything of it as they got into the carriage and they were off.
Adam laughed to himself as he heard Maurice yell 'Goodbye Bell' as they rode off to the castle.
*Line Break*
The beginning of the carriage ride was silent. The moment Belle sat down, she brought out a book and started reading.
Adam couldn't do anything but stare at Belle as she read. She always looked beautiful when she read.
Adam thought about that time when she helped him read Romeo and Juliet, but then he realized that it wasn't real. That moment didn't happen.
He was startled when he heard someone speak. Coming back to reality, he remembered that Belle was sitting across from him in the carriage. She wasn't reading anymore. She was simply looking right at Adam.
"So?" She said again. Adam realized that she wanted him to say something, but he couldn't find the right words to say at that exact moment. He just gestured for her to continue.
But she didn't continue. She just looked at him, then moved her gaze back to her book and began reading again.
'This is not like you, Belle.' Adam thought to himself. 'Where is all your spirit and independence?'
Just then the reason hit him. She was trying not to be herself in front of him because of the reputation he had. When he was the beast, she had to defend herself because she was being imprisoned. She could say what she wanted because she didn't want to let someone else control her life. He knew that she was her own person. Her personality then was her true personality. It's her personality that makes her so much different from any other girl in France. No one had the passion for books like she does and sense of imagination as she does. She is charming, confident, witty, and so much more. It is her personality that he loves most about her. He knew she wasn't being her true self now, which he didn't like.
Adam noticed Belle constantly looking up from her book to him and back down to her book. She kept repeating this. She was attempting to catch Adams attention, which she did. Apparently, she really did want him to be the one to speak first.
Belle's facial expressional told Adam everything. She was trying to give him the opportunity to let him in. She didn't want to hold back from him, but something about the look she is constantly giving him at that moment made it clear that she still didn't trust him. But she wanted to dearly.
Adam then took it upon himself to be the one to try to strike up the conversation, like belle wanted in the first place.
"What book are you reading?" he decided to ask her.
"It's King Arthur. It's one of my favorites. Have you ever read it?" She replied. Her confidence shot back to normal and she was the Belle he knew.
'I thought Romeo and Juliet was her favorite.' He thought to himself. There was probably a lot he didn't know about her, which killed him inside.
He didn't speak his reply. He only shook his head 'no' as his answer.
With much to his surprise, Belle spoke again. "So what am I to be doing in the library?"
"Probably shelving and making sure the books are in order alphabetically on the shelf. The normal library routine." He told her.
"Alright." She replied.
"There is also a little boy around the castle who would probably love to read with you. He loves books." Adam continued.
"Oh." Belle said sounding surprised. "I'd love that. What is his name?" She asked.
"Chip." Adam said.
Adam noticed a big smile come across Belles face. She only nodded in agreement and seemed excited about reading with Chip. With that said, the two of them sat quietly and enjoyed each other's company until they reached the castle.
I hope you enjoyed reading this chapter.
I took a few lines from the Beauty and the Beast broadway show when explaining Belle's favorite book, King Arthur. But in the extended BATB disney movie Belle teaches the Beast to read Romeo and Juliet. So that is where I received that information.
I really would appreciate it if you would review and let me know what you like best about this story. I will be starting school soon, so it may be a while before I post the next chapter. It may be posted and written sooner with more reviews. (just a hint!) Until next time!
