A Wall Of Blue Roses(Un Mur de Roses Bleues)

Here Come The Girls

The sound of a door opening quietly was oblivious to a sleeping Belle. It was already morning and she was still asleep that she didn't hear someone come in who happened to be a certain scientist who had somehow gotten in without waking her.

"Belle! Belle, wakey wakey!" Hanji's happy cheery voice filled the room, waking Belle up.

"Oh zut alors, Hanji..." Groaned Belle, her eyelids felt heavy, making her look as if she was about to fall back to sleep.

"Come on!" Protested Hanji. "We're going out today! A girly day out like we planned!"

Belle's eyes shot open. She nearly forgotten that the Survey Corps had a monthly day off, meaning that the cadets are free to do whatever they want, be it visiting their families or hanging out with their friends and a day out on the town was one of those things.

"Alright, alright, I'm getting up, I'm getting up." Replied Belle, getting out of bed, seeing that Mikasa, Sasha, Christa, Ymir and Iona were already outside her room, waiting for her.

Hanji cheered as she got off the bed and rejoined the other girls outside, as Belle got washed and dressed.

"It's a monthly day off." Sasha beamed excitedly. "We better start heading out before Shorty tries to stop us."

"Yeah, good idea." Agreed Mikasa.

"I'm kinda wondering what the boys are up to." Christa began to ponder.

"Probably being lazy." Answered Belle. "Most boys are."

As Belle had said that, a loud junk crash sounded throughout the whole HQ which could only mean one thing. The boys were up to some shenanigans. Iona rolled her eyes, knowing that Lee might have been behind this.

"Let's go."

Ymir nodded in agreement. "Yeah. I have a feeling that Shorty ain't gonna be happy about this mess when he heard that. Boys."

~~~

The town wasn't too packed despite people passing by, merchants selling their wares, young couples taking a stroll and the children who would do anything for entertainment. The girls went together in a group as they were browsing around the various stalls and shops, depending on the goods they were selling that caught their attention. A monthly day off was one of the Survey Corps.' many perks.

"Ohhh look at all that food." Sasha began to drool as she admired many types of food that was on sale.

"Sasha...!" Mikasa sighed.

"There's nae stoppin' her when it comes tae food." Iona remarked humorously.

Mikasa nodded. "Very true."

Christa nodded and gasped at one particular shop that caught her attention. "Hey, there's a dress store over there."

Belle's eyes glistened. "We should have a look!"

And just like that, the girls all went inside to look at the many dresses that were on sale.

"Awww, they're all so beautiful...!" Christa gushed as she fawned at the many dresses on display for the customers to see. All in different designs, colours, adornments with matching shoes and accessories to go with them.

"I wish I knew what colour and style would suit me well." Moaned Sasha, having trouble deciding to pick what dress would be suitable depending on the style, design and colour of choice.

As the girls were busy looking around, Belle couldn't help but feel that the weird feeling inside her was starting to burgeon inside her, slowly but surely. She began to wonder if she was really falling for her own raven haired superior, thinking about the time, he wiped that speck of dirt from her face from training, when she saw him shirtless after a shower as she delivered his paperwork and even when he was watching her sparring with Connie from yesterday. A slight blush made its way across her face, a soft shade of light pink.

"Belle, you okay?"

Belle snapped out of her stupor as she heard Ymir's voice as the freckled brunette raised an eyebrow quizzically, making her blush quickly fade from her pale cheeks.

"Oui, I'm fine." She answered, nodding quickly.

"Are you sure?" Asked Ymir, her quizzical look still plastered on her face. "You look like you have something on your mind."

"Positive." Answered Belle. "I'm alright."

"Okay..." Replied Mikasa.

"Just making sure you were okay." Chirped Christa.

"Say, I'm a little thirsty." Informed Hanji, feeling her mouth was slowly beginning to go dry.

Sasha nodded. "Yeah, me too. Let's get something to eat."

~~~

The taverna where the girls chose to go, wasn't too packed but was very busy. They were lucky to get a table that would provide enough seats for them. The place had a very nice ambience to it and looked very cosy and inviting.

"Here you go, ladies. It's served on the house." The barman served them their beverages and h'ors doeuvres before returning behind the bar after Mikasa thanked him.

Belle was at a loss for words. "I must admit, how very generous."

They started to dig in as Sasha began nibbling away at the h'ors doeuvres.

"Jist like maw used tae make." Remarked Iona.

As they ate and drank, Belle sat and gazed down into her drink, beginning to wonder about her developing feelings bubbling inside her. She looked as if she was in a mental situation and doesn't know what to do.

"Belle? Are you okay?" Asked Mikasa. "You're acting a little weird again."

Belle snapped out of her train of thought at hearing her voice. "Hm? Oh..oui, oui..I'm alright. I must've spaced out a little again."

"Are you sure you're okay? Are you ill or something?" Mikasa asked, concerned.

Hanji put her drink down and decided to tend to Belle. Luckily she was sat next to her the whole time as she felt her forehead and checked her pulse.

"Her temperature's not too high, her pulse and heartbeat are normal, breathing is normal. She's okay." She beamed, giving the all clear.

"Hmm...wonder what it could be then." Ymir pondered, rubbing her chin as she did so.

"She's probably just spaced out a bit." Answered Sasha, through a mouthful of food.

"Yeah, probably." Ymir shrugged.

"At least she's okay." Christa beamed.

Belle smiled and nodded. Deep down, she was full of relief that the girls didn't question about her developing sentiments towards her superior. She didn't want them to interfere because she was focusing on where Claudius may be and whether he was alive or dead as well as fighting Titans who would dare get in her way.