That's the problem with living so close, I'm pulling my car back in front of Blaine's house in no time at all.   I sigh as I exit the car and walk back up the walkway to let myself back in the house, alone.

Blaine is sitting on the couch with a book when I walk through the door. "My mom isn't going to be home until tomorrow so it's just you and I tonight Belle. I took one of her casseroles out of the freezer and put it in the oven for dinner if that's okay with you." I nod as I slip off my flats and sit on the couch beside him, tucking my legs underneath me.  "That's fine Blainey-bear.  All I had today was my coffee and Sebby and I split a blueberry muffin."

Subconsciously I begin playing with Sebastian's bracelet running my fingers across the name. Blaine looks at me curiously. "What is up with you two and blueberry muffins?" I shrug, "Maybe I just like blueberries....." He looks at me again and notices the new addition on my wrist. "Hey Shann, what's that? You go shopping recently?" He reaches over to check it out and I blush slightly, trying to hide my hand. He grabs my wrist and turns it to catch the light. Sebastian. The letters jump out at him like it is a neon sign.  He raises an eyebrow at me, "Belle??"  I'm blushing hard right now but thankfully the oven timer finds that moment to ring so I hurry into the kitchen to take dinner out.

Blaine quickly follows after me and grabs plates out of the cabinet while I place the baking dish on a cooling rack.  "So??"  I sigh and spoon out both of our portions, handing him his plate before taking my own and heading to the table.  After I set down my dish I grab some drinks for the two of us and go to sit at the table where he is patiently waiting for me. "This looks good. Aunt Pammy sure is a good cook..."

"Stop stalling Shanny. What's up with the new bling?  Sebastian trying to scare away your other suitors?" I blush but maybe if I don't make a big deal about it then Blaine will stop with the questions. So I try to act casual as I shrug, "Seb thought I needed something to remind me of him. And before you ask, no he didn't buy me this. His parents gave it to him when he turned 13. Plus what other suitors do you think I have anyway?"  He just laughs and resumes eating his dinner.  "Oh little one, so sweet and naive.  He gave you jewelry, that clearly belongs to him, with his name on it.  The hoodie was a claim but this is BIG hun.  Really big."

Oh Blaine, if you only knew...  But I am not going to tell anyone about what Sebastian and I discussed today. I just raise my eyebrow and cock my head slightly. "Huh, you think?" He just smiles a knowing smile at me. Laughing I shake my head and try to lighten the subject. "So Seb and I decided on Disney doppelgängers for some of our friends."  I've finished my dinner so I get up and take my dishes to the sink.  Blaine is following close behind, he's a major Disney kid.  "Before you start though Belle, Brittney called you and Bas last night.  Total Beauty and the Beast."

I just start to giggle at that.  "So THAT'S what she meant!!"  He looks at me curiously so I need to elaborate.  "Remember when we were leaving and she tackled him and he was blushing hardcore?"  Blaine nods at me.  "Well I asked him what she said to him.  She told him that we were her favorite Disney Prince and Princess.  So she sees that I'm Belle!  Love it.  But I for one think he's more Charming and less Beast/Prince Adam."

Blaine just laughs, "Whatever helps you sleep at night.  But he clearly is.  Scary as hell but he loves you so much he'd sacrifice everything for you.  Kinda makes him a Beast." Huh, sorta makes sense when I think about it.  I dry my hands, leaving the dishes in the drying rack and head into the living room again with Blaine following closely behind.  Once we're both sitting comfortably on the couch again, with me resting my feet on his lap I begin, "So doppelgängers.... Well you know ours.  And Sebastian's apparently now.  I was thinking Quinn is totally Cinderella."  Blaine nods in agreement because that one is obvious.  "For Rachel, we thought Ariel."  My idea is met with a giant Anderson smile.  "Of course!! How come I never thought of that?  The voice. Always the voice."

"Bingo Blainey!!  This one Sebastian thought of. I think it's hysterical. Kurt..." Blaine looks intrigued.  "Oh god, knowing how they don't like each other I'm scared."  I giggle softly.  "Now you can NEVER tell Kurt.  But we kinda thought Pinocchio."  Blaine just gives me this blank expression.  I can see him trying to think out our reasoning but he isn't having any luck. I just can't take it anymore, "Sebby's explanation was priceless, I swear. Because Kurt is so desperately trying to be a 'real boy'." Blaine's mouth falls open in shock and once again I'm reduced to a fit of giggles. "Wow that's harsh. But don't ever say I said it either, scarily true..." I just give him a look that clearly screams see...

We chat for a little longer until I hear my phone begin to ring.

'Bubbly'

"Blainey-bear, I need to take this. Its Seb, he must be back at Dalton." Blaine nods as I head for the stairs and wave goodnight.

Seb: Hello again Mrs Smythe.
Me: *breathily* Hi Sebby...  please tell me that you're somewhere private while you are saying that.

I can hear him chuckling softly on the other end of the phone and the squeaking of springs.

Seb:  Yes Love.  I waited until I got back in my dorm room. Although I wish you were here on my bed with me...

I safely make it back to my bedroom and lock my door as well, going to sit on my own bed.

Me: I know Seb, I wish I was too. But unfortunately I can't be.
Seb: Being 17 sucks.
Me: This time it does. But hey I found out what Brittney meant last night.
Seb: *he hums and I can hear him laying down* What was that Pretty Girl.
Me:  Blaine told me that she pegged our Disney doppelgängers.  Apparently we're her favorites because we're Beauty and the Beast.
Seb: You, my Love, my fiancée are very much a beauty. But Beast? Hmm.... Well he's rich. People are terrified of him, yet he loves Belle so much he's willing to sacrifice everything for her. I suppose I can get behind that comparison. But not in looks Shann. You however are a Belle through and through.
Me: You're not mad??
Seb: Princess I could never be mad at you. And being mad at Brittney would be about as useful as being mad at a kitten.
Me:  *giggling*. You're something else Sebastian.  My bed will be so lonely tonight.
Seb: I know. Who am I supposed to cuddle without you here?
Me: *teasing* Well you don't have a roommate. But maybe Jeff or Nicky can help you out??
Seb: *groans* Pass. The only one I want in my arms is you. So I'll settle for my dreams instead...
Me: Smooth Sebastian. Very smooth.
Seb:  I try.... So until we see each other again Love.  Sweet dreams only of me.
Me:  Of course Sebby.  And hey I turn 18 on August 24th.  So there's that.
Seb:  I'll keep that in mind Pretty Girl. I love you Mrs Smythe.
Me:  *giggles*  I love you too Sebastian.  Goodnight.
Seb:  Goodnight Love.

Reluctantly I hang up my phone and plug it in on my bedside table.  I change out of my clothing, carefully hanging Sebastian's shirt in my closet and putting on a pair of pajamas.  Flipping off the overhead light I walk across my darkened room to crawl into bed.  I curl up on my side and hug Sebastian's pillow, it still smells like him.  Soon I am drifting off into sweet dreams of my promised fiancé.  Life is most definitely good although I desperately wish we weren't 17.

Morning comes sooner than I would like. I can almost feel Sebastian with his arms wrapped around me, dropping sweet kisses in my hair. But when I open my eyes I find that I am really alone in my bed. Sighing I get up and head to the shower, grabbing one of the towels off the hook outside the door. I should take his down to the laundry room, but that just makes me sad. I decide to drown out my thoughts by making the water as hot as I can stomach. I shed my pajamas and step into the shower, getting lost in the water and scent of coconut once again.

Wrapped in a towel with my wet hair pulled into a bun, I stand before my closet to pick out my clothing for the school day. I settle on a cute knee length navy skirt and a white button down. I add a navy vest over the shirt and check my reflection in the mirror.  Not bad, definitely preppy but whatever.  I glance down at my hands and run my fingers over the letters of my bracelet.  Sebastian. This may cause a stir if someone sees it, but at this point I don't really care.

I grab my school bag, purse and phone and head towards the stairs.  I already have a message lighting up my screen.

MyWarbler:  I miss you already Pretty Girl.  I will be thinking of you.

I can't help but smile to myself. I send him off a response and a photo.

Me:  I miss you too Sebby.  Sending you kisses for the day.
MyWarbler: 😍😍😍😘😘

I laugh to myself as I head down the stairs. Blaine's door was still shut as I passed but I can hear his alarm going off, so I won't be alone long. I head to the kitchen to pack up a small lunch and remember to grab some of Sebastian's cookies to take for the gang. And then I am out the door...

*time skip until lunch*

My morning passes in a blur and the next thing I know it is lunchtime. I stop at my locker to pick up my bag and shoot a quick text off to my girls at home to let them know that I will be out for homecoming, with guests. They seem very excited to meet everyone. I'm smiling to myself as I enter the cafeteria, heading straight to the table where the rest of the glee club is seated.

I pass classmates on the way and give off friendly waves and smiles which are instantly reciprocated.  I'm humming to myself softly as I slip into an open seat next to Blaine. I begin taking my lunch out of my bag, baby carrots with hummus, apple slices, a small bottle of water and a bag full of Sebastian's cookies.

"Hi guys! Anyone want to try a cookie? They're homemade..." I jiggle the bag at them and the eyes of most of the guys at the table instantly light up. I pass one to Puck, Finn and Sam who have their hands out and eagerly grab them. Quinn takes a small one to share with Tina and looks at me curiously, "You found time away from Sebastian to bake cookies this weekend?  How very domestic of you."  I just giggle, I did feel very comfortable with him this weekend, essentially 'playing house'.   "No, I made muffins. Sebby made those."

They are all mumbling to each other around me as I feel my phone vibrate signaling a text message.

MyWarbler:  Shann?? ❤️💍👰🏻?  Please???? Does this count???

I can feel a blush growing on my cheeks. A snippet of the conversations going on around me registers as I think out my response. Finn's voice starts, "He bakes? You sure he's not like a little..." I hear Rachel responding, "I always thought so but after seeing them on Saturday night I don't think so anymore."  Blaine's voice hits my ears next, "Whatever he WAS, I'm pretty sure Sebastian's strictly Shannon-sexual right now.  He's got it bad..."

I sigh happily as I type out my response to Sebastian.

To MyWarbler:  Yes Sebastian.  We'll count your bracelet as a promise.  But of course I'll marry you...