Barely Even Friends [Completed]

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Character(s): Belle and Beast
Content: Belle helps Beast settle into his new home.
Setting: Iriela Apartments
Time: Backlogging to Week 5, late afternoon
Warnings: None

Belle discreetly glanced at her companion, wondering not for the first time if she was crazy for being alone with him. After his outburst at the library, she was even more hesitant around him, never sure when she'd experience his terrifying temper yet again. Still, he seemed so...alone. She was sure he'd be able to take care of himself (just look at him!), but for reasons she couldn't explain, she wanted to help him. So when he mentioned he didn't have a place to stay, she found herself offering to get him a place at her apartment building.

As the building in question came into view, Belle turned around and walked backwards, smiling at Beast. "Look, it's close! It's not very elegant, but it's pretty quiet...usually. I'll talk to the woman at the office and get you settled!" She paused, shyly glancing down and brushing a lock of hair from her eyes. "...that is, if you feel you'd like to stay here."

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"N-no. The rose is fine." Beast couldn't make eye contact with her as he said it. If he had it his way, she never would have seen it in the first place...he certainly wanted her to have nothing more to do with it. Looking back toward her, he spoke slowly. "Decorations..." he repeated. Then her mention of kitchenware reminded him of something.

"I...don't know how to cook."