A/N #1- I am SOOOOO sorry about the delay with this chapter. Between work, getting ready for school and hanging with my friends and boyfriend I have had NO time to write at all really (I've also been watching the Olympics nonstop, but that's not an excuse for not writing). I've also had VERY bad writers block recently I AM SO SORRY FORGIVE ME!

A/N #2- MAKE SURE TO VOTE ON MY POLL ON MY PAGE! I WANNA KNOW WHAT YOU WANNA SEE ME WRITE! Also I wanna give a HUGE thanks to my Beta, and friend, CharmedMilliE- Karry Master.

It has been a few months since the two girls settled down in New York City and tonight was a special night, it was their 8 year anniversary and Ruby wanted it to be perfect.

"Oh Ruby look, it's that new book I was telling you about!" Belle pulled Ruby into the bookstore and grabbed the hardcover book off the shelf. "It's on the best seller list."

"Heroes and Villains by Isaac Heller," Ruby read, shrugging her shoulders. "I'm not a big fairytale person, but it seems like the type of book you would like." She smiled as they walked over to the cash register. Before Belle could utter a word, Ruby had pulled out her credit card and handed it over to the cashier.

"Ruby! Why do you insist on buying everything today? I can buy things too!" Belle huffed, walking out of the store with one hand in Ruby's and one holding the bag with her new book. "I mean you bought us lunch, the tickets, even the book I wanted!" Belle chuckled.

"That's because you're my girlfriend and I want to spoil you, is that so bad?" Ruby asked curiously.

"Yea, because I want to spoil you too!" Belle whined, Ruby simply chuckled and wrapped an arm around her girlfriends shoulders and pecked her temple lovingly. "By the way, what show are we seeing?"

"Not telling you, it's a surprise!" Belle rolled her eyes, knowing that she wouldn't get a solid answer from the girl no matter how much she asked. "We are now in the heart of Time Square!" Ruby announced, as they walked past TKTS and in the middle of Times Square. "Let's take a picture," Ruby suggested. They walked over to a nice looking tourist couple and Belle watched as Ruby handed them her cell phone and whispered something into the womans ear. The woman smiled big and nodded excitedly.

"What was that about?" Belle asked as Ruby walked beside her and wrapped a hand around her waist. Ruby shrugged and they smiled at the camera. After a picture or two Ruby then removed her arm and grabbed Belle's hand and turned to her.

"Belle, I love you more than anything else in the world. You are the love of my life and I can't imagine living my life without you in it." Ruby spoke, before kneeling down on one knee. Belle's hand flew up to her mouth in shock and her eyes started to water as Ruby pulled a small blue box out of her jean pocket. "Belle Adelaide French, will you marry me?" She opened the box to reveal a beautifully cut diamond ring. The surrounding crowd started clapping and cheering loudly as Belle nodded her head, tears rolling down her face. Ruby slipped the ring onto Belle's finger and wrapped her arms around her fiancees waist kissing her fiercely. After a moment they broke apart and Ruby took her phone back from the couple who congratulated them and she gave Belle another kiss.

"Come on, we have to get to the theater before the show starts," Ruby stated taking Belle's hand. Belle nodded in agreement and they quickly headed to the theater. Ruby lead, since Belle had no clue where they were going or what show they were seeing.

"Welcome to the Gershwin Theater," Ruby announced as they turned down 51st street and saw the large billboard halfway down the street.

"You're taking me to see Wicked!" Belle exclaimed excitedly having wanted to see this for a while.

"Yea, I know how much you love The Wizard of Oz so I figured this would be the perfect show to take you to. We're sitting in the 5th row of the orchestra." Ruby told her. Belle wrapped her arms around Rubys neck and engulfed her in a huge hug.

"I love you, I love you, I love you!" Belle shouted in her ear. Ruby laughed and returned the hug happily before letting go and walking into the theater. Once they picked up their tickets from the box office, they went to get some souvenirs. Belle got a green v-neck t-shirt with the words Defy Gravity written across the chest and Ruby got a black shirt with the same image as was on the playbill. They then took their seats and relaxed as they waited for the show to start.

"So, what do you think about being Belle Lucas-French?" Ruby asked curiously. Belle, with a smile, rolled her eyes and opened the playbill.

~8 Years Ago, High School Graduation~

"So are you ready to do this?" Ruby asked her best friend, leaning against the wall as Belle looked over her makeup and hair for the 5th time that morning.

"I'm not sure. It feels strange knowing that we're going to be college students," Belle sighed, glancing at Ruby "Stop leaning on the wall, you'll get your robes dirty!" She quickly scolded before applying more blush onto her cheeks. Ruby simply rolled her eyes and shot the girl a smirk. The two were clad in white graduation robes and caps with rainbow tassels, since they were both in Pride Club. Belle though also wore a blue stole, since she was the class treasurer, and blue and yellow chords, for being on the national honor society.

"Fine, fine" Ruby chuckled, walking behind Belle and placing her hands on the girls shoulders as she looked at the two of them in the mirror.

"How do I look? Is my makeup and hair ok?" Belle asked her seriously. Ruby felt her heart swell as the Aussie looked at her through the mirror with her big blue eyes. The taller girl smiled and squeezed the girls shoulders with a happy sigh.

"You look absolutely perfect," She whispered, Belle's cheeks and neck turned crimson at the words and followed Ruby out of the bathroom so they could line up for graduation.

After sitting for almost two hours, through speeches and songs and walking on stage to receive diplomas, the Graduation was almost over. Since both girls were in chorus, and had performed on stage, they were happily sitting next to each other two rows from the front, behind the special ed students.

As the last speech began Ruby turned to look at Belle. Her brown hair was perfectly curled and resting on her shoulders, her makeup made her blue eyes even brighter and she sat almost perfectly, with her ankles crossed and hands on her lap, as she listened to their principle speak. Ruby loved her so much, she loved everything about the girl, so much it hurt sometimes, but she knew that love wasn't always easy, and most of the time it lead to heartbreak. The kind of heartbreak she felt everyday.

"So, to the class of 2007, I give you one last bit of advice." Ruby turned her head to the principle, thinking that it would be polite to listen to at least one speech before leaving. "Take risks. If you win, you'll be happy. If you lose, you'll be wise. You create your own future, not your parents, not your friends, no one. Only you. You miss 100% of the chances you don't take and you'll regret every single on of them. Don't wait for the perfect moment. Take the moment, and make it perfect." He spoke. Ruby's head started spinning and before she knew it everyone was standing up and cheering, white caps falling from the sky above her.

"Ruby!" Belle said, grabbing the girls arm and forcing her to stand up. "Are you ok?" Ruby nodded and looked around the room, her heart beating faster and her head pounding. "What's wrong?" Belle asked curiously once Ruby finally looked at her with terrified look on her face.

"I'm taking the moment, and making it perfect." Her voice quivered with fear as she took a step toward Belle, ignoring the cheers and the noise from their classmates surrounding her

"Ru-" Belle was cut off by Ruby's lips pressing hard onto hers. Ruby had her hands on Belle's face, kissing the bookworm with as much love and caring and desire as she could. A moment later Ruby pulled back looking at Belle worriedly as she stood ridged, looking shocked.

"I'm sorry, I just needed to get it out." Ruby whispered, her voice shaking. "I love you Belle, I've loved you for a long time and I don't think I'll ever stop." Belle's shocked look was replaced by a softer one. Belle then wrapped her arms around Ruby's neck and pulled her in for a soft kiss before pulling away a second later.

"I love you too Ruby."

~End Memory~

A week after Ruby's proposal, the two were standing in a room at city hall, about to get married. Since none of Belle's family lived in the states, her dad having moved back 5 years ago, and Ruby's granny died a year ago, they decided to have a small wedding at city hall with a few friends as witnesses. Ruby was wearing a simple strapless white gown that hugged her curves nicely and had crystals lining the top of the dress and under her bust. Belle was also wearing a white gown, but her dress had straps and was very sleek and simple. The top layer of the dress was made of lace and had a gold band around the waist.

"Love is the reason we are here. In marriage we not only say, 'I love you today', but also, 'I promise to love you for all of our tomorrows.'" The officiant said. "Ruby Lucas and Belle French, in the days ahead of you, there will be stormy times and good times, times of conflict and times of joy. I ask you to remember this advice: Never go to bed angry. Let your love be stronger than your anger. Learn the wisdom of compromise, for it is better to bend than to break. Believe the best of your beloved rather than the worst. Confide in your partner and ask for help when you need it. Remember that true friendship is the basis for any lasting relationship. Give your spouse the same courtesies and kindnesses you bestow on your friends and say 'I love you' every day."

"Ruby, with this understanding, do you take Belle to be your wedded wife to live together in marriage? Do you promise to love her, comfort her, honor and keep her for better for worse, for richer for poorer, in sickness and in health, forsaking all others and to be faithful only to her, so long as you both shall live?" He asked. Ruby looked over at Belle with pure joy and smiled brightly.

"I do." She claimed

"Belle, with this understanding, do you take Ruby to be your wedded wife, to live together in marriage? Do you promise to love her, comfort her, honor and keep her, for better or worse, for richer or poorer, in sickness and in health, forsaking all others and to be faithful only to her, so long as you both shall live?" Belle and Ruby still had their eyes locked, tears filling Belle's green eyes.

"I do." Belle smiled.

"Ruby and Belle, you have consented together in holy matrimony before God, have pledged your vows to each other, and have exchanged rings as tokens of your love and commitment to each other. In accordance with the laws of the state of Connecticut, with the authority of God's Word, and with great joy, I now pronounce you wife and wife." The officiant spoke loudly. "You may now seal your vows with a kiss." Ruby didn't waste any time, wrapping her arms around Belle's waist and pulled her close, kissing her softly. "I now present, for the first time, Mrs. and Mrs. Ruby Lucas-French." The newly married couple stepped off the platform they were standing on and were quickly engulfed by friends.

After the two finished signing the papers and changed into more comfortable clothes, they walked out of City Hall as a newly married couple. Since their friends left after the short ceremony, the two were on their own and decided to head back to their apartment to 'celebrate'.

"I love you so much Belle Lucas-French." Ruby whispered. It was late at night and the two were laying in bed, covered in sweat, every inch of their bodies touching.

"I love you too Ruby Lucas-French" Belle smiled, kissing her wife softly before drifting off to sleep.

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Kimmie