Chapter 1
{The scene: Belle and Shawn are at .COM talking about the fact that Hope may still be alive.}
Shawn: I knew it. I knew my mother wasn't dead. I could feel it it. I also wanted to thank you Belle.
You've been so understanding and patient while all of this was going on.
Belle: Well, Shawn, I'm just glad I could be here for you.
Shawn: Hey, you know what I realized? We haven't argued once since all of this happened.
Belle: I guess a tragedy like this makes you think about what's really important.
(And who's really important she thought, gazing at Shawn).
Belle realized she was staring and quickly turned away.
Shawn: You've really become one of my best friends Belle.
FRIENDS?? Belle thought. Her face turned from a giddy, blushing girl to a sad puppy.
Belle: (composing herself) I feel the same way Shawn.
His hand accidentally brushed across hers on top of the table and both of them flinched.
Belle: I'd better go Shawn. It's getting late and I promised I'd be home for dinner. Anytime you want
to talk just let me know.
Shawn: (disappointed) Alright. Goodbye Belle.
Later that night -- Belle fell asleep while doing homework. Books are sprawled around her bed. The
clock reads 1:18. She is awakened by the sound of pebbles hitting the window. She goes to
open it and is hit by a pebble.
Belle: OUCH! Who's down there!
Shawn: (trying not to laugh) It's me Belle -- Shawn.
Belle: Do you know what time it is?
Shawn: You said I should come to you whenever I wanted to talk.
Belle: I meant in the daytime Shawn! (she said, annoyed, but at the same time amused).
Shawn: I'm sorry -- I'll go. (he turns around and begins to leave).
Belle: Wait! (she shouts, she doesn't want to miss one opportunity to spend time with him). I
can't let you in the front door though, my dad would kill me. Can you climb up somehow?
Shawn: I saw a ladder around back -- I'll go get it.
As Shawn goes to get the ladder, Belle quickly turns to the mirror and fixes her hair. Shawn climbs
up the ladder and looks around the pink bedroom.
Shawn: Uh...nice room Belle. (he says sarcastically).
Belle: Would you like to climb back down now?
Shawn: I'm sorry Belle.
Belle: So what's the matter Shawn -- is it your mother?
Shawn: No. it's...uh...
Belle: You're dad? (she interrupts)
Shawn: Belle, would you let me talk! (he says forcefully, but then regrets raising his voice)
Belle: I'm sorry (she says looking down)
Shawn: I..uh... actually wanted to talk about you.
Belle: (confused, but flattered) me??
Shawn: (stumbling to get the words out) yeah....um...Belle, it's just that your friendship means a
lot to me, but...uh...
Belle: (saddened by his "but" comment) Are you saying...that you don't want to be friends anymore?
Shawn: Well... kind of.... I mean...well...I don't think we can be friends anymore.
Belle: Why not?
Shawn: Because uh....how do I say this.....uh....I can't think of the words.
Belle: (frustrated)Just spit it out Shawn!
Shawn: I don't know how Belle....
Belle: (very upset) Then don't bother "tough boy" I can't believe I even....
Before Belle can finish her sentence, Shawn puts his hand on the back of her head, pulls her toward
him and kisses her. When they part Shawn looks for a reaction in her face. At first there is a look of shock,
but then it turns into a smile.
Shawn: I can't be your friend anymore, Belle, because I want to be your boyfriend.
The smile on Belle's face grows. She grabs Shawn by the collar of his leather jacket and pulls him in for a
passionate kiss. Shawn is surprised by her aggressiveness, but likes it. All of a sudden, Belle takes a step
backward and they both fall onto the bed. They laugh together. Then the smiles fade and they kiss again.
The door bursts open and John stands in the doorway.
John: What the hell......
Chapter 2
Shawn and Belle simultaneously jumped off the bed and wiped their mouths.
John: Shawn Brady, why are you in my daughter's bedroom at this hour?
Shawn: Well, sir, I ...uh....was just..uh...
John: Thanks for clearing that up for me. You can go home now. I'm sure Bo is worried sick about you.
Shawn: Yes sir.
Shawn slinked past John and into the doorway. He took one look back at Belle, gave her a sexy little half-smile that made her quiver and left.
Belle: Dad, Shawn and I were just....
John: I think I can figure out what was going on -- we'll talk about this in the morning with your mother. And Bo will be getting a phone call from me too.
John walked out of the room acting like the stern father, but once he was out of Belle's view, he let out a little chuckle and grin.
The next morning Belle went downstairs to breakfast fearing the worst. She thought they wouldn't let her see him anymore. Just when they realized their feelings for each other it would be over.
Belle: (quietly) morning
John: We've been waiting for you sweetheart.
Marlena: Your father told me what happened last night.
Belle looks a bit frightened
Marlena: Why didn't you tell me you two kids were an item (she says in a cutesy motherly way)
Belle: so...you mean...you're not going to stop me from seeing him?
Marlena: Stop you from seeing him?? No sweetie.
Belle: So I'm not in trouble?
Marlena: I wouldn't go that far. You're going to sit here with us while we go over some ground rules for this house. Starting with no boys climbing through your window in the middle of the night.
After a lengthy conversation, Belle sits down and turns on the TV. Shortly after, the doorbell rings. When Belle answers it she sees Shawn standing on her porch with that same half-smile he gave her the night before.
Belle: (flirtatiously) Hi Shawn.
Shawn: Hi Belle. So how long did your parents lecture you? -- Dad had me sitting on the deck of the boat with him for over an hour.
Belle: It was just about that long for me too.
Shawn: (anxiously) So what did they say?
Belle: Well pretty much they said that you have to use the front door from now on when you want to see me.
Shawn: So.......it's OK with them?
Belle: Yeah
Shawn: I also ..um....wanted to make sure it was..um... ok with you too, Belle.
Belle: Are you kidding? (she puts her hand on his arm) Shawn, after last night I can't believe you can't tell how I feel about you.
Shawn picked Belle up and spun her around. When he put her down they shared a kiss that seemed to last forever. When their lips finally parted they gazed into each other's eyes both with huge smiles on their faces. Shawn placed his hand on the side of Belle's face then began caressing her hair.
Shawn: Belle, .....I'm really glad I got up the courage to tell you how I fell. I've held it in for so long.
Belle: So have I Shawn.
In the kitchen Marlena walks in on John who seems to be peering into the living room at the new couple through a crack in the door.
Marlena: Now what do you think you're doing?
John: (startled) oh ...uh.....nothing honey....I was just...umm
Marlena: spying on your daughter. Is that what you mean to say?
John: She's just so young. And innocent, and....
Marlena: Happy, John. She's happy. I think they're cute together. I don't know about you but I've been waiting for this bickering to turn into a romance for quite a while. Didn't you see it?
John: I...guess so. She does look happy. And Shawn is a good kid.
In the other room Shawn and Belle are still in each other's arms.
Belle: I feel like I'm dreaming, Shawn. I never thought you'd look at me the way I look at you.
Shawn: Belle, I've been looking at you like this for a while. I was just too hardheaded to admit it.
Belle smiled and hugged her new boyfriend.
Belle: By the way what exactly did your father say?
Shawn: Honestly? He said it's about time!
They both laugh
Belle: I guess we were the last ones to see it huh?
Shawn: it seems that way. Well, better late than never I guess.
Later that night. Shawn and Belle are watching a movie at Belle's house. The lights are dim, they are sharing a bowl of popcorn and Shawn has his arm around Belle. Every time there is a scary part, Belle inches closer and closer to Shawn.
Shawn: If this is too scary, we can turn it off.
Belle: no, I like it. (she snuggles even closer to him. Belle's head is now on Shawn's shoulder. Shawn rests his chin softly on her head.)
Shawn: (not talking about the movie) me too.
Belle looks up and Shawn lifts her chin with his finger and they begin to kiss. Belle's fingers move through the back of Shawn's soft brown hair while they kiss. Finally they part. When they do, they look at the TV and realize the credits are rolling.
Shawn: I guess we missed the end of the movie.
Belle: it's ok -- I didn't really like it anyway.
Shawn: But I thought you just said....
Belle: I wasn't talking about the movie Shawn.
They smile at each other. Shawn takes a glimpse at his watch.
Shawn: I think I'd better go Belle, I don't want to have another run in with your dad like last time.
Belle: (laughs) I understand. I guess I'll see you at school tomorrow then?
Shawn: Definitely.
Belle walks Shawn to the door. She takes his hands in hers and kisses him goodnight. Shawn slowly walks away, not letting go of her hand until he is too far away to hold it. As he walks home an idea pops into his head. He smiles and thinks to himself....Yeah -- she'll love it.
*Chapter 3*
Chapter 3
The next day Belle comes downstairs, gives her mom and dad a hug, says goodbye and heads for the door.
Belle: I'll see you after school. I love you.
John: Love you too sweetheart.
Belle opens the door and gasps in delight. Shawn is standing in the doorway with a single red rose.
Shawn: Good morning Belle.
Belle: (takes the rose Shawn is holding out for her and smells it) Shawn, this is the sweetest thing anyone's ever done for me. Thank you.
Shawn: I couldn't wait for school so I figured I'd walk with you.
Belle: But it's so far out of your way.
Shawn: But I get to see you for five minutes longer.
Belle blushes, and turns back to look at her parents. John is standing behind Marlena with his arms wrapped around her. They are both smiling. Seeing their approval, Belle closes the door behind her and walks to school with Shawn.
When they get there everyone is staring as they walk through the hallway holding hands.
Belle: (annoyed) I'll give them something to stare at.
Belle drops her bookbag on the ground, grabs Shawn's face and kisses him passionately. Shawn's hands run up and down Belle's back. Everyone gasps, then there is silence. All of a sudden a roar of whoots and clapping erupts from the quiet hallway.
Belle: Now everyone knows so we won't have to deal with weeks of gossip.
Shawn: (wiping Belle's lipstick off his mouth with his thumb) Works for me!
The End
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