The Princess Theory

"Greed, for lack of a better word, is good."

We all woke up with huge headaches and prayed that they'd be gone by tomorrow. I got up first and brewed some coffee (which I desperately needed) and caught up on The Walking Dead for about 1 hour and 30 minutes when Adam came down, already dressed in last nights clothes.
"You going?" I asked him in hushed tones
"Yeah, Mrs Potts called asking where I was so I've gotta head home. I ought to change anyways"
"Ok well call me later"
"I will B, love you" he kisses me softly
"Love you too" he leaves and I watch him walk by through the window. I never thought I'd be living this right now, I have the most loving boyfriend, the greatest friends and an awesome family. How can life get much better from this point?
"Belle. Coffee. Quick" Ariel waddles into the kitchen holding her head. Her eyes are closed and she bumps into the counter softly before going around it.
"Rough night?"
"No I slept like a baby it's the morning that's the killer" I can't help but laugh at her pain, my head really isn't that bad because I didn't have that much to drink compared to Ariel.
"Here you go" I pour a tall mug of hot coffee and slide it across the table to her. "So you excited for tomorrow?"
"I just hope this migraine is gone by then, I should make it up to Eric for last night" what Ariel's means is that she vomited in Eric's car on the way home.
"I don't think he minded that much" it was a small lie but it was a lie none the less.
"Whatever Belle" I giggle and she slumps her head down on the table.
"McDonalds?"
"McDonalds"
So we throw on a jacket, I grab Ariel's keys and we set off to the drive through. An order of 2 double sausage mcmuffins, 8 hash browns, a large portion of fries and 2 strawberry milkshakes later we are completely healed.
"I don't think I could eat another bite" Ariel says rubbing her tummy "I hope I fit into my prom dress" she chuckles and I chuckle along with her, making me feel slightly sick.
"Same" I laugh "otherwise Adam will be dancing by himself"
"Awwwwww" Ariel coos
"What?"
"You two are so adorable" she smiles
"And what about you and Eric huh?" I smirk at her as she twitches uncomfortably
"He's so sweet, I think this is it this time Belle. And I know I've said that before but...he's different, it's just like you and Adam you are totally devoted to each other and it just clicks like you're meant to be together or like you loved him before you even met him. That's how I feel about Eric and I think that's how he feels about me"
"Oh my god Ariel" I say on the verge of tears "I get it though, how you feel about Eric, and this time don't ignore it because you sort of got a reputation for letting your body overpower your feelings"
"Oh believe me I know" we both share a moment of silence before bursting into laughter.
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It's finally the day of prom, I wake up in Adam's bed at the sound of knocking. Mrs Potts (Adam's house keeper enters the room carrying a tray with two plates of French toast with bacon and maple syrup on it.
"Here you go dear" I sit up and take the tray from her, making sure to pull the duvet over me as I'm only wearing underwear and one of Adam's t-shirts
"Thanks ma'am" I say biting a piece of bacon
"You didn't have to do this" Adam says stroking my back and taking a bite out of a piece of toast.
"Now now, it's a big day for you two, you only get one senior prom after all" she says in her British accent.
"Well thanks a lot we really appreciate it" she walks out with the tray and leaves with a smile. "She's adorable"
"I know, she's been like my mom since before I can remember" as Adam says this my phone buzzes beside me and its Ariel calling.
"Belle, where are you?! Your dad just called me asking if you were at my place because you're not answering the phone. I told him you were in the shower and he's calling back in 10 minutes!"
"Ok I won't be long, hang in there" Adam turns in confusion at Ariel's panicked voice. I'm so sorry, Ariel's freaking out because my dad doesn't know where I am. I better go"
"Sure, that's cool. I had fun last night?"
"Me too and believe me I wouldn't be leaving unless I had too" I pull on a pair of black jeans and my cons, keeping Adam,s tee on. "See you tonight?"
"Yeah, 5:30 at Pocahontas' place right?"
"Yeah, I love you"
"I love you more" one kiss and I'm gone. When I get to my car I miss him already.
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"Talk about cutting close!" Ariel says, I walk in the door as her home phone rings. I pick it up and try not to sound out of breath.
The conversation with my dad doesn't last long, even though I told him about Adam. He seems totally cool with it, I mean us, but I'm sure he feels a little iffy about this guy I've know a couple of weeks and I'm already dating."