AN: Another short chapter. Sorry :/ I'm a pretty busy person, so it'll be hard to update. I'll aim for at least one a week, though.

Enjoy!

Book Recommendation: Great Expectations, as mentioned in this chapter. It is a fabulous book!

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"This place is really cool, Belle."

"Yeah... I wish I could show it to everyone. Let them see the joy that books and knowledge bring."

"Some will. I promise."

"Will you?

This question stunned Ruby, more than she'd like to admit. She's wasn't much of a reader, but if she said that, it wouldn't console Belle.

"Um... I'd be willing to try."

Belle chuckled. "You're not much of a reader, are you?"

"Not really, but if it'll make you happy, then I can be," Ruby said in a heroic tone.

"Ruby Lucas, willing to read a book just to make me happy?" Belle playfully gasped. "That sounds ludicrous!"

"Hey!" Ruby laughed as she playfully swatted the other girl's arm.

"I might faint from the bravery!"

"Oh, come on, I can read a book."

"Okay, then I have one for you."

Belle walked over to one of the shelves and scans it. After a few minutes of looking and rummaging through books, she pulled out one and brought it to Ruby.

"Really? Great Expectations?"

"What? It's a marvelous book. One of my personal favorites!"

"Jeesh, you're too cute sometimes," Ruby accidentally mumbled.

"What?" Belle queried.

"Oh, um, nothing," Ruby said as she feels warmth start to flood her cheeks.

Good one, Ruby. At least she didn't hear you...

"I'll have it done by the morning," Ruby said triumphantly.

"Oh, you're heading out so soon?" Belle said in a saddening tone, which practically ripped Ruby's heart out.

"If I'm going to read this, then I probably should," Ruby laughed. "But I'll come see you for my lunch break tomorrow, if you want."

"Okay," Belle giggled.

Ruby started to leave, but the beautiful maiden's voice caught her ear. "Oh, Ruby, thank you for coming. I enjoyed your company," she said with a smile.

"Yeah, no problem."

I'd go to anything of yours...