What if there was never a Lefou? What about this girl who always had Gaston's back, but could never tell him that she had fallen for him in the process? What if by the time it's too late, he was already gone? Rue took the fall for Gaston that night at the castle. Somehow, by some blessing, she lived. Now, she must face the man she loves once again, knowing he still didn't love her back. He was overcoming the ache of losing Belle to a beast, and Rue was silently watching. She had hoped he would see her, but her hopes were slowly being crushed. But she couldn't face it, she was practically tied to him. [ all casting goes to disney, except my character ] [ gaston x oc ]