Stone Cold | Gaston | Luke Evans

5

Claire went to the stables behind the tavern to go brush her horse, Katerina. Next to her horse, was a gorgeous black horse.

"Well aren't you a magnificent thing," Claire cooed, petting his muzzle.

"You like horses?" A voice said from behind her, causing her to jump.

She turned around to see Gaston standing there.

"I do, yes. I also love riding."

"Riding..." Gaston said, his eyes traveling down her body.

Claire shifted under his gaze and raised her eyebrow.

"Monsieur, I'm not sure what you meant, but I was talking about horses," she said letting out a slight scoff.

"Right, of course. Horses," Gaston chuckled.

"Actually, I must be going now," Claire said hurriedly as she brushed past Gaston.

Gaston watched her carefully as she walked into the bakery.

"Bonjour Louis," Claire smiled.

"Ah, Bonjour Claire. How are you?" He grinned, flashing his pearly white teeth.

"I'm lovely. And you?"

"Much better now," He said.

Claire could feel the heat rise to her cheeks.

"How about I show you around town?"

"I'd love that! But don't you have to work?"

"I'm sure my father won't mind," Louis smiled again, and walked out from behind the counter.

"Where shall we go first?" Claire asked.

"There's a floral shop just around the corner, how about we go there first?"

"That's fine with me."

Louis opened the door and held his hand out.

"After you mademoiselle,"

"Thank you, Louis," Claire blushed.

"Do you like roses?" Louis asked Claire.

"They're my favorite flower," Claire responded.

"Allow me," Louis said handing her a bouquet of red roses.

"Louis! They're exquisite!" Claire exclaimed, "Thank you!"

"It's my pleasure, Claire."

Claire looked over just as Gaston walked in. He walked over and grabbed a dozen white roses.

"Louis, can we leave?" Claire said turning the other way.

"Of course. Is everything alright?"

"Everything is fine," Claire smiled nervously.

They walked out and Louis put his arm around Claire's waist. Claire blushed.