"Oh," sighed Belle, "isn't this amazing?"
"Is it?" said Gaston.
"Oh yes, it is! See, this is the part where—wait, do you read books?"
"Well," he blushed, "I'm afraid my literacy isn't exactly up to snuff. But...I'd really like to learn. Particularly with a...helpful teacher."
"Oh, well, why don't I try?"
"Would you really?"
"Of course!"
She turned out to really like spending time with him. They'd known each other for a while, but it took her a while to discover who he was at heart. Just like in the books.