A/N I had so much fun writing Both my Broken Wings, and I was so in love with the characters and their lives, that I just couldn't leave them alone. So here is the sequel. You don't have to read BMBW to read this because the storyline kind of explains itself. Please R&R and tell me your thoughts on the sequel and if I should continue.

-Moxie

Sydney Gold tapped his fingers on the table, waiting for Belle to arrive. He'd been waiting for 15 minutes and she still hadn't arrived at the restaurant. He looked at his watch and sighed. After six months of dating Belle he knew that she took a while to get ready, but he still wasn't used to waiting.

Finally, after what seemed like a lifetime, a breathless Belle ran up to him with a smile, and he knew it was worth the wait. She was stunning with her reddish/brown hair tumbling over her shoulders in ringlets, her big blue eyes sparkling. At the sight of her his heartbeat quickened.

"Sorry I'm late Rumple." She said, using the nickname she had given him because of his usual disheveled look. But that was five months ago when he had still been drinking. He had quit drinking when he realized that he'd lose Belle if he didn't. He struggled everyday, but it was worth it.

"That's alright Sweetheart." He replied. She sat down across from him and they ordered their drinks. Belles eyes flitted from her menu to Sydney, who was looking very handsome in his usual three piece suit.

"Things at the bakery going well?" He asked, taking a sip of the sparkling water he'd ordered. Belle smiled. "Yes." He loved how she lit up at the thought of her bakery.

"I talked to Mother about changing the name of the bakery."

"Oh? And how did that go?"

Belle blushed. "Well she was a little upset, but she realized how important it is to me."

Gold sighed with relief. It would be good for Belle to have the bakery in her name. It was something she had been wanting for quite some time, but never had the courage to talk to her mother about.

"I think I can really turn the bakery around. I'll redecorate for sure, add some new things to the menu, cupcakes are really popular right now so I'll probably add those." She sighed and stared off to space with a dreamy look on her face. Now is the time. He thought to himself.

"Belle, Love. I. Uh..." Gold stumbled on his words, searching for the right ones. This was a big moment. He didn't want to mess it up. Reaching into his pocket, he pulled

out the small box he had been keeping there, and held it in his palm under the table so it was hidden form Belle.

"Sweetheart, we have been through quite a bit together." He said with a cough. "I am truly blessed that you've stood by me. I love you Belle. With all my heart, and I want to spend eternity with you." He got up out of his seat and knelt in front of her. She covered her mouth with her hands as tears formed in her eyes. "Oh Rumple..."

"Arabella French, will you do me the honor of becoming Mrs. Gold?" Before he even finished his sentence she squealed, "Yes, yes of course I will! I love you. Oh this is wonderful!"

He took her hand in his and slipped the ring on her finger. It was a silver band with diamonds all around. In the center of the ring was a pair of wings. Gold ran his thumb over the wings and looked up into Belle's eyes. "You loved me like no one has ever loved me before. You believed I could fly, even with both my broken wings. Now, because of your love, they're healed."

She couldn't hold the tears in anymore, she let them slip down her cheeks as she leaned over and kissed Sydney. "Oh and uh, I'm planning on using the 'both my broken wings thing' in our wedding vows."

Belle smiled. "Oh you're already planning your vows huh? You just automatically assumed I would accept your proposal?"

Gold blushed. "I. well. I..." He sighed. "I guess that was a bit presumptuous."

A waitress walked by and saw Gold, still on one knee. "Oh well bless my stars and garters, did he just propose?" Asked the woman who looked in her late fifties.

"Yes." Belle replied, holding out her hand so she could admire her ring.

"Charles! Jimmy! We've got a proposal!" Two more waiters walked up, holding a small lava cake on a plate. Then the waitress, Charles and Jimmy all began singing a song about love and marriage. Gold looked immensely embarrassed. He got off of one knee and sat back down in his chair as the people in the restaurant sang, "Love love can be a riddle, love sweet love like the tune of a fiddle we can't stop singing about your marriage, and we cant wait to see your babies in a carriage oh love, love can be a riddle..."

When they were finally done, they set the cake down and all went back to doing their jobs with huge smiles on their faces.

"That has to be the stupidest song I've ever heard." Sydney said, taking a bite of the cake. Belle giggled. "I think it was sweet."

"I should have taken you to a nicer restaurant. Not like there are any in this town."

"Oh come on." Belle said. "Don't be a grouch." She picked up her fork and put a small piece of cake on it. She reached over and put it to Gold's lips.

"Wha- Belle I'm not an infant. I can feed myself." Belle sighed. "Its romantic. Just go with it okay?"

Reluctantly he took the forkful she offered, and then picked up his fork and did the same to her. "Satisfied?" He asked, raising his brow. Belle smiled. "Yes. Very much so."

So what did you think? Sorry this chapter was so short, but I wanted the proposal to have its own special little chapter. Review please?