Beautiful Rose- Chapter 1: Adam's Rose

Belle sat in her usual chair in the library, rubbing her overgrown belly and using it as a table for her book to sit on as she was reading it.

The last nine months has been a mess of mood swings, cravings, and much worse. But it was all worth it. For Belle and Adam's little miracle should be coming any day now.

"Is my beautiful rose in here?"

Belle smiled at the sound of Adam's voice. "I'm right here…" she said marking her spot on the page.

Adam approached Belle quickly, yet gently as she closed the book sitting on her belly table.

The prince kneeled down to his wife's level and took her hand like glass that would break with the slightest pressure. He looked into her brown eyes as she turned and smiled gently at him. This was his one true love; the one that made him realized that there is hope in the world.

"How do you feel?" Adam asked.

"I feel fine," Belle responded with a simple smile. Adam had been super protective of her lately. It wasn't needed but it was sweet that he would be right there to catch her if she fell.

"The baby is going to be here any say now Adam. I can just feel it," Belle said taking her book off her belly and putting it on the table, "And I can't wait to live my life with it…"

Belle struggled to lean over and give Adam a smooch. Adam leaned up so she wouldn't have to work so hard and let his lips meet hers.

Belle pulled away and said, "And I love living it with you…"

Adam stood up, still keeping Belle's fragile hand in his. "Is there anything I can for you Belle?" he asked.

Belle looked into his blue eyes. The one that kept his true identity, no matter who he was. "I'm fine…" she said snuggling back into her chair.

Adam leaned down and gave her a kiss on the cheek. "I'll be back later. Call me if you need anything…"

He started walking away when Belle said, "Wait!"

Adam had turned around and was all ready by her side within a second. He was worried that it might be time. "What is it?" he asked kneeling down again.

Belle laughed. "I do want something," she said.

Adam took a deep breath. "I want you to read to me…" Belle said closing her eyes.

Her voice was like music to his ears. "What book shall I read?" he asked.

"The first book I read to you…" she said thinking of memories, "The first book you read to me in return…"

"Of course…"

Adam stood up, taking one glance over his shoulder before moving forward.

Adam knew exactly where the book was. How could he not? It was the one that really put the spark between them and damn… He was glad it did…

He climbed up a flight of stairs and grabbed the book. Romeo and Juliet.

At least now he wouldn't have difficulty turning the pages because he didn't have paws this time.

He ran down the stairs and pulled a chair up next to Belle, opening the first page as he sat and started reading.

Belle drifted in and out. Listening to her love the whole time. Then she burst awake. She felt something and it didn't feel good.

Adam noticed right away something wasn't right. He immediately dropped the book and grabbed her hand and she squeezed it tight.

"Belle. What's wrong? Is the baby coming?" Adam asked trying to remain calm.

"Adam-"

Adam knew the answer to his questions. "Mrs. Potts! Babette! Come quick! Hurry!" Adam said standing up and running to the library doors.

Belle started taking quick, deep breaths. Adam quickly ran back to her side and she squeezed his hand again. "I'm here Belle. I'm here. I'm not going to leave you…" Adam said rubbing her death gripping hand.

Mrs. Potts and Babette came running in soon after. "What iz it master?" Babette asked worried.

"Belle's going into labor!" Adam said standing up.

Mrs. Potts was all ready on the other side of Belle, grabbing Belle's hand with one of hers and her other hand on Belle's back, supporting her so she could get up. You could see the fear in Mrs. Potts eyes but she remained calm. "Come with me dear. We'll get you taken care of…" Mrs. Potts said getting Belle completely up.

Adam helped Mrs. Potts swiftly guide Belle to an empty room where she could give birth. And all Adam could do now was be there for the love of his life and let Mrs. Potts and Babette do their work.

A few moments later, Belle was lying in a bed, taking deep breaths and still death gripping Adam's hand. She didn't want him to let go. "Don't leave me…" Belle barely whispered.

"I wouldn't dream of it…" Adam said kissing her sweaty forehead.

"Alright dear. It's time to push," Mrs. Potts said at the end of the bed.

This was it…