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{Christmas Eve} "Adam...Adam, it's time to wake up," a soft, sweet voice whispered. Adam groaned and pulled the covers over his head. He tried to hide from the slowly rising sun. He heard a quiet giggle and felt the covers get torn away. He groaned again, blindly looking for them. Instead, he caught a small, soft hand. Adam smiled, and gently tugged it until the owner fell on top of him. He heard a gasp then another giggle, though it was muffled and vibrated against his chest. Reluctantly, Adam opened his eyes to reveal a set of smiling brown eyes and soft, slightly tousled dark hair. "At last, the beast is awake," Belle teased. He ment

{Three Months Later} Belle stood behind the balcony railing, looking out at the sunset. A strong pair of arms encircled her and she smiled. Belle leaned back against Adam's warm chest. "The sunset is so beautiful," she said softly. "It is, indeed," Adam agreed. "But not nearly as beautiful as you." He kissed her temple and pulled her closer. Belle giggled. The pair held on to each other silently and enjoyed the slowly disappearing sun, watching the once bright, brilliant colors darken. "I wonder what the sunset would look like by the sea, or in the desert," Belle wondered out loud. "I imagine it would look the same," he answered. "Clea