Beauty and the Beast (Moonbe version)

Chapter 10: Be Our Guest

(Moon's POV)

The girl thankfully agreed to not only be a resident, but join me for dinner! I looked towards the others happily as they all symbolically gave me thumbs ups. But... I still felt kinda bad for treating the girl and her friend that way. I sighed and offered a hand to the girl, retracting my claws as to not hurt her. I was nervous she wouldn't take it, as she looked at me and my hand before... gently taking it...! My soul fluttered once again before I cleared my throat,

"U-Uhm... I-I'm... my name i-is... Moon." I finally introduced myself, becoming a ball of nerves. The girl giggled softly,

"Nice to meet you Moon, I'm Phoebe." She replied calmly. I nodded shyly before the others went to the dining hall, presumably to get the food prepared. I then started walking, holding Phoebe's hand so she knew where to go.

I continued to glance at Phoebe as she just stared at her feet. She was... beautiful. Her expression was aloft with calm kindness, and her cat attributes made her all the more amazing. The outfit she wore was white and purple, almost contrasting with me, and it was stunning. I can't possibly describe her with just words; so my expression said it all. There's no way she can't be the one! She's kind, she's understanding, she's warm, I just...!

"You okay...?" Phoebe asked as I had frozen in place, covering my blushing face with a stupidly giddy grin (don't ask how a wolf can blush- he just can ok?-). I took a breath and calmed myself down before turning to her,

"I'm alright... I just..." I looked away thinking about what else was on my mind, "still feel bad about... y'know..." Phoebe nodded with a sigh as I continued,

"I really, really wanna make amends... to make it up to you." Phoebe smiled softly before pulling me into a one armed hug, catching me by surprise,

"It's alright, you don't have to rush it. I can tell you're really trying, Moon." She soothed, causing my soul to flutter once again. I nodded softly as we continued walking, finally reaching the dining hall where two chairs were set out for us right next to each other. I sat down on one as Phoebe sat on the other, looking around before Choco arrived,

"Welcome, welcome!" He announced, all loud and proud. I chuckled softly as he started talking. I tuned him out as my focus was on Phoebe. Her eyes were on Choco though her expression told me she was also tuning him out. I just stared at her in amazement before Choco cleared his throat,

"And now, let us cordially invite the mademoiselle to..." I slumped in my seat realizing what was going on, my face becoming nervous as Phoebe looked at me confused,

"Be... our... guest!"

(The song is literally up top so skippppp I am LAAAAZY-)

I was practically falling off my seat in embarrassment as Phoebe just sat there dumbfounded. Glitch was scolding Choco for embarrassing me as he dragged the theatrical candelabra away. I whined hiding my face with my napkin before someone poked me. I peeked and saw Phoebe with an awkward grin,

"Uh... you okay? You're about to fall." I realized my position and attempted to fix myself before I slipped. I yelped, about to fall on my butt before Phoebe's tail suddenly wrapped around my waist and lifted me up back onto the seat,

"There we go. You're welcome." Phoebe chuckled softly as I looked at her tail. It was glowing and much longer, before returning to normal right by Phoebe's side. My eyes sparkled amazed at her magic, before finally our dinner arrived. I happily dug into my meal as Phoebe took her time. I watched her with a warm smile as I ate, nearly dropping the chicken before focusing on my own meal, Phoebe watching me in amusement.

After we both finished eating Phoebe got up and stretched slightly. I copied her with a smile before holding her hand without thinking. She looked at me curiously before I quickly let go, my face dusted with blush. Phoebe smiled before holding my hand instead,

"Shall we?" She asked with a smile. I nodded in return before we both made our way to the stairs. I noticed the others talking happily amongst themselves before looking at us and grinning. I grinned back awkwardly before we reached the fork in the stairs so to speak. I let her hand go,

"I trust you'll be able to find your way back to your room?" I asked her. She nodded before she suddenly took off my hood, causing me to squeak before her hands gently cupped my face,

"You look better without the hood." She complimented, causing me to blush. Her thumbs gently brushed my cheeks/fur as I quickly swatted her hands away, almost beginning to purr (again don't question it),

"Th-Thank you...!" I squeaked out, my voice becoming unnaturally high. I then rushed up the west wing to my room. I heard Phoebe make her way to her room as I sighed relieved. I entered my room and looked around. During the times when the curse took control I ended up destroying my room. My bed, dressers, and walls were all clawed to oblivion, the most noticeable part of the destruction being the portrait of me and my brother. I looked up towards it solemnly before laying on my destroyed bed. The only things that weren't destroyed were my vanity, and the bouquet. The bouquet was kept on a pedestal near my balcony, protected by a glass lid. There was only a single flower that remained, and the petals were slowly falling each day. I could feel the curse continuously try to take control each time.

I sighed before I suddenly felt sick. I groaned and rolled to the side, before my vision became blurry. My eyes widened as I tried to sit up, but the curse wouldn't let me. I-It was taking control...!! No! NO!! I tried desperately to get up or at least call for help, but the curse restricted me from making a noise. My vision became darker and more blurry, before I... finally succumbed, praying for... Phoebe's... safety...