Emma sat by herself at on one of the barstools at Granny's nursing a "special" hot chocolate, she ran a hand over her eyes and took a deep breath. Hook could be such a pain in the ass sometimes. The bell above the door jingled and Emma looked up, Belle quietly made her way in, she sat down a few seats down from Emma. Ruby sauntered over and after giving Belle one quick glance she handed her a steaming cup of coffee. "I think you could use this." She grinned, giving her a wink.

Belle smiled and accepted the mug with a grateful sigh, "I could, thanks."

"No problem." Ruby winked again before turning to head back into the kitchen. Belle eagerly took two long draughts of the coffee and mirrored Emma's gesture of a moment before.

Emma gave a small laugh, "I know the feeling." Belle turned and quirked an eyebrow, she picked up the off-white ceramic mug and moved to sit beside Emma. Up close, Emma could see the circles under her eyes, but despite that...Emma could see the newly-wed glow just radiating off of her.

"Rumple has been a little bit...stifling of late." Belle murmured taking another sip of her coffee, she gave a weary sigh. "But I can't really complain it's taken us this long to finally be together. "

Emma gave her a small half smile, "I really do know the feeling. Hook has been following me around like a lost puppy. I mean, the attention is nice but-"

"But a break is also nice." Belle stated completing Emma's thought for her. Emma nodded and finished her hot chocolate, Ruby appeared out of nowhere -like her spidey senses for refills were tingling or something.- and whisked away the empty cup. "I mean I love him...I really truly do." Belle said, turning the mug in her hands. "But, he's so stubborn."

Emma scoffed, "I get that I keep saying this, but I know how you feel. Hook, he's the same way; and the thing that really gets me, is he's normally got some valid points." Belle nodded in understanding as she tucked a strand of hair behind her ears.

"And the faces he pulls..." Belle giggled.

"God, Killian does this ridiculous puppy dog face." Emma laughed, covering her eyes in embarrassment for Hook. Belle laughed with her.

"Yeah...we won't get started on the faces I've seen Rumple try and use." Belle shook her head and finished off her coffee. "I've really enjoyed getting to chat with you. We should do it more often." Belle said as she put a $5 on the table and got her purse.

"Yeah...yeah we should." Emma said standing up with her. "Would you want to meet here at Granny's every other morning at 8? Then we could vent about our stubborn men."

Belle nodded, "I'd like that. I'll see you Monday then."

"Oh my God, Rumple is the same way." Belle laughed as she nibbled at her toast. "He holds grudges forever...like he still has it out for Hook." Belle looked solemn for a minute before she set the toast back on her plate. Emma didn't like seeing Belle upset, they'd been having coffee together every other morning now for about 2 weeks and they'd become really good friends. Then the best -well it could be a bad idea- hit her, a big grin slowly spread over her face. "Uhh, Emma?"

"I think we need to remind the men in our life who exactly it is that calls the shots." Belle giggled and shook her head, but encouraged Emma to continue. "I suggest a double date."

"Are you insane?" Belle gasped.

"Nah...well, maybe a little but that's not what's important. We set up the time and we don't tell them."

"That is not a good idea. I don't want to lie to Rumple." Belle murmured.

"Well...it's not technically lying." Emma said, trying to maneuver her way through the delicate situation. "Just tell him you've made plans and it's a surprise." She monitored Belle's face, she could see her walking through all the possible scenarios in her head. Then a mischievous glint came to her eyes and she raised an eyebrow.

"Let's do it."

"Swan, do I really have to wear these ridiculous articles of clothing?" Hook groaned as he stepped out of the bathroom. The black jeans hanging loosely on his waist, however he wasn't wearing the shirt that Emma had selected for him and he stood there with his bare chest. Emma's eyes went wide and she cleared her throat, trying to divert her eyes so Hook wouldn't notice her staring at his chest -no such luck-. Hook got one of his annoyingly handsome smirks on his face.

"Shut up." Emma stated before he could say anything, blushing scarlet up to her hairline and turning around to check her hair in the hall mirror.

"Why Miss Swan...am I distracting you with the view?" Hook teased.

"No, you're not. Now go put on the shirt."

"It itches." Hook's face contorted into the puppy dog one Emma had mentioned to Belle. "I'll make you a deal, I'll wear these confounded trousers if you let me wear MY shirt and vest...and coat. And tell me where and why we're going."

"Yes to the first part of the deal, no to the second. This is a surprise Killian Jones."

"Fine."

"Now hurry up!" Emma commanded as she slipped on her jacket and pulled her hair out to fall on her back.

"As you wish, Swan." Hook winked before returning to the bathroom and coming out in all of his regular pirate attire, well...besides the leather pants those were replaced by his new jeans. Emma could only shake her head at the strange clash of realms.

Emma stood with Hook outside of Granny's, she kept casting nervous glances down the street. Was Belle going to show? Did Mr. Gold worm it out of her and keep them from coming? Emma's mind was reeling and she tried to get a damper on it before she lost her mind. Then she heard the click of high heels and Belle's animated voice, she looked at Hook who was oblivious and took a deep breath. This was the moment, Belle rounded the corner with her hand on Gold's arm and Emma hurried to meet her.

"I'm so glad this worked out!" She grinned, she couldn't keep the slightly amused tone out of her voice and squeezed Belle's hand.

"Me too." Belle murmured, then they looked at the men. Rumple and Hook were staring at each other with a mixture of loathing and dread. Then they looked at their respective partners and back at each other.

"WE'RE DOUBLE DATING WITH WHO?!" They cried in unison, Emma and Belle burst out laughing.

"Swan."

"Belle. "

"This is just-"

"Not going to be possible."

Emma and Belle were still giggling as Hook and Gold took turns with interrupting and explaining just why they couldn't sit down and eat together.

"You're doing it." It was girls turn to be in harmony, as both of them opened their mouth to argue Emma raised her eyebrow and gave a look, Belle held up her hand and tilted her head. Both men closed their mouths and lowered their heads. This could not get any worse in their opinion.

Emma and Belle looked at each other, oh the fun was just beginning.