The Bookworm Finds Her Prince

Chapter 7

Annabelle suddenly got a brilliant idea. She sprung up from her bed and ran to find Paisley, Dominique and Philip. Once she found them, she dragged them into the kitchen.

"What do you want that you had to drag us here so early in the morning?" Dominique said while yawning.

"And how are so energetic?" said Paisley.

Annabelle couldn't contain her excitement that she couldn't stop smiling and squealing.

"Okay guys I came up with a great idea. Brielle and Vince clearly like each other, but neither one of them don't want to make the first move. We all know this relationship needs to happen. So i propose that we make the move for them."

"What do you suppose we do that?"asked Philip.

"Okay here's the plan" Annabelle starts explaining.

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Annabelle, Paisley, Dominique and Philip were in the library setting up what they planned. They dimmed the lights, except for the chandeliers, then lit up all the candles they spread around the library. They also set up the radio on a nearby table to play some slow, romantic music. Everything was set up and everyone left except for Annabelle. She looked around and admired their work. Annabelle had a gut feeling that her plan would work.

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Vince and Brielle were heading to the library to discuss their novel. They froze when Vince opened the doors at the sight in front of them. The lights were dimmed. The only light source was the chandeliers and the lit candles.  They heard some soft music playing in the background.

"Well isn't this a sight. Did you set this up?" Brielle asked.

"Actually no" Vince said in surprise.

They both sat down. Their novels were soon forgotten when the next song came up.

"Beauty and the Beast. I used to dance to this song with my dad when I was a little girl" Brielle reminisced. Brielle got up and held out her hands for Vince to get up and dance with her.

"Um I don't dance."

"Oh come on. Its not to hard to slow dance. Just follow my lead."

Vince was shocked when Brielle placed his hands on her waist. Brielle was smiling the whole time. She even placed her head on his chest. Brielle could hear his heart beat.

Vince gave a smile of his own while his chin was on top of her head. They danced until the song ended. By having his moment, Vince got the courage to finally ask Brielle out. He lead her to stone bench in the garden. Before he lost his courage, Vince took her hands into his. This made Brielle to look up into his eyes.

"Listen Brielle. After spending some time with you, I started to realize that I like you a lot. And I was wondering.....uh if you would go out with me?" Vince asked her shyly not meeting her eyes.

Brielle blushed at his confession. "Oh I actually like you too and spending time with you. To answer your question well...." she pondered wanting to tease him. She looked at his face wanting to laugh. Vince looked like the suspense was killing him.

Giving him a smile, "Yes I would be your girlfriend".

His face lit up like never before at her response. Gathering his composure, "Awesome" then giving her a smirk.

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Annabelle watched them through the window from her bedroom after blowing out all of the candles in the library. She smiled knowing that her gut feeling was right.