Chapter 4

Gaston's POV

 I'm feeling mixed emotions here. I'm relieved that I won't be rotting away in a prison cell for the rest of my life but I'm dreading having to be respectful towards a creature... a man that I despise. I have to be on my best behavior or else he'll without a doubt feed me to the wolves. I'm released from the handcuffs that were wrapped around my wrists in which were tied to the table I was sitting at moments ago. It's then that I run over to Lefou and let him lead me out of the courtroom. All eyes are on us and I try my best to ignore them.

    When we're halfway to the castle, I come to a halt and sit on a rock. I need to catch my breath and think for a few minutes. Lefou sits down beside me. "Are you okay Gaston?" I nod, not wanting to worry him further. "I'm okay, I just needed to catch my breath and rest for a few minutes." He nods back. "I know that this probably isn't going to be easy for you but you made the right decision. I'm so proud of you Gaston. You're willing to better yourself here and it honestly means the world to me. I'm glad to have your company at the castle too. It's been a little lonely..." I frown. "I'm sorry to hear that Lefou. I'm also sorry for having put you through so much stress over the course of the last week. You deserve so much better. Why do you put up with someone like me?" 

     "Gaston, there's nothing I wouldn't do for you. I know that I've just been your silly sidekick over the years, but you're my best friend. I care about you more than I care about myself. I'm always going to be here for you, through both thick and thin." A few tears find their way to my eyes and I turn away from him. I'm not one to cry and I certainly don't want Lefou to see me do so. He takes me by surprise and cups my face gently, forcing me to look directly at him. "Gaston, it's okay to cry. I know you're used to be being macho man but you can let your guard down with me. We've been comrades for years, you can trust me." I lean my head on his shoulder. "Oh Lefou, you're the only person I do trust." 

        He blushes. "R-Really?" I wipe the tears away with the back of my hand when they do indeed slip. "Really." He wraps an arm around me and pulls me closer to him. We stay like this for a few minutes before standing up and walking arm in arm towards the castle. I shallow down the lump in my throat when we arrive at the gates and keep telling myself that everything is going to be okay. I'm going to let Lefou do most of the talking so I don't cause any further riffs. I know that both Belle and Prince Adam aren't my biggest fans...

I hope that you guys liked this chapter! :) -Mary