May I? (Beauty & the Beast, Belle Beast, #17)
Title: May I?
Author: princeivy
Pairing: Belle x Beast
Fandom: Beauty & the Beast
Theme: #17 - a simple request
Disclaimer: Belle, Beast, and any other characters I use belong to Disney, not me.
Belle did not ask for much during her life in the castle, but every now and then Beast would inquire if she was in need of anything. Usually, she would smile in thanks and tell him no, but sometimes she would request something small, like an extra blanket or the company of a candlestick. And although he did not say so, he was all too willing to give her what she asked.
But one day, he hesitated before responding to her request. It was unexpected, and he didn’t quite know what to do about it.
“What did you…say?”
“I said, may I pet you?” She smiled nervously, her cheeks turning a little pink. “I know that sounds strange, but I’ve wanted to for a long time.”
Beast made a kind of huffing noise and looked away from her, feeling embarrassed.
“Well…all right.”
Slowly, almost shyly, she reached out her hand to stroke the fur at his neck. She marveled at the softness and tangled her fingers in it, petting softly. Beast closed his eyes. He was enjoying this far too much, and yet he wanted those gentle caresses to continue just a moment longer. Eventually though, he growled quietly and stepped back.
“Is there anything else?” His voice sounded gruff, and Belle flinched.
“No.” Her hand fell back to her side. “No, nothing else. Thank you.”
Before her sentence was barely out of her mouth, he disappeared into the shadowy halls.
Author: princeivy
Pairing: Belle x Beast
Fandom: Beauty & the Beast
Theme: #17 - a simple request
Disclaimer: Belle, Beast, and any other characters I use belong to Disney, not me.
Belle did not ask for much during her life in the castle, but every now and then Beast would inquire if she was in need of anything. Usually, she would smile in thanks and tell him no, but sometimes she would request something small, like an extra blanket or the company of a candlestick. And although he did not say so, he was all too willing to give her what she asked.
But one day, he hesitated before responding to her request. It was unexpected, and he didn’t quite know what to do about it.
“What did you…say?”
“I said, may I pet you?” She smiled nervously, her cheeks turning a little pink. “I know that sounds strange, but I’ve wanted to for a long time.”
Beast made a kind of huffing noise and looked away from her, feeling embarrassed.
“Well…all right.”
Slowly, almost shyly, she reached out her hand to stroke the fur at his neck. She marveled at the softness and tangled her fingers in it, petting softly. Beast closed his eyes. He was enjoying this far too much, and yet he wanted those gentle caresses to continue just a moment longer. Eventually though, he growled quietly and stepped back.
“Is there anything else?” His voice sounded gruff, and Belle flinched.
“No.” Her hand fell back to her side. “No, nothing else. Thank you.”
Before her sentence was barely out of her mouth, he disappeared into the shadowy halls.