Author's Note: I don't own anything.
Summary: Belle awaits the return of Mr. Gold with a huge secret. What could it be? Belle/Gold.
Belle French stood at the edge of the dock one starry night and looked out upon the horizon looking for any sign of her beloved's return. She hoped and wished upon the stars every night that every night would be the end of her anticipated waiting. Each night her heart was crushed with the reality that it was another night of waiting. She had hoped that one night her dreams would come true.
Sighing as she continued to wait, giving up for the night, Belle arose and went back to her apartment by the library. As she entered her apartment, she collapsed on her bed and rested her arms on her stomach. It soothed her as she drifted off into another night of dreams.
When she awoke the next morning, she stopped off at Granny's Diner for a cup of coffee. Granny came over first thing. "What's wrong Belle?" she would ask.
"Same old things," Belle sighed.
"Don't worry girl, he'll be back!"
"I wish he was here now."
Belle sipped on her hot coffee and looked at the clock, and it was time to open up the library soon. She chugged down the rest and headed off to the library. As she approached the doors, a wave of nausea hit her. She suddenly felt sick and jolted as she threw up. She clutched her stomach as it ached and fell to the ground. What was going on with her? "Belle! I saw the whole thing! Are you okay?" asked Leroy.
Belle tried to get up but felt so dizzy. "I think so," she tried to pull it off.
"Do you need me to take you to the doctor?" he asked clutching her arm.
Belle threw up again. "I have to open the library," Belle replied trying to get to the front door.
"Oh no you don't missy, you are coming with me!"
"I probably just ate something wrong."
"How long has this been going on?"
"On and off for a few weeks."
Leroy pushed Belle towards his car and drove her to the doctor's office. He signed her in and they waited. She was given a room and waited for Dr. Whale to appear. "What can I do for you?" smiled Dr. Whale as he entered.
"I've been throwing up on and off for the past few weeks, feeling dizzy, chest aches," Belle explained.
Dr. Whale took notes and said, "Have you considered the possibility that you may be pregnant?"
Belle turned ghost white. "No," she admitted.
"Well let's not rule any options out, but let's take the test and find out."
Forty five minutes passed and when Belle emerged she was practically glowing. "What did Dr. Whale say?" asked Leroy.
Belle smiled, "I'm pregnant."
Leroy gasped in surprise and hugged his friend. "Mr. Gold is going to be shocked," Leroy added.
Later that night, Belle returned to the dock and waited for her beloved. To her surprise a ship appeared and it was the one Mr. Gold was on. Belle felt her heart race. Should she wait for him there? Should she run? She stayed in place as the boat came to the dock. She was suddenly nervous.
"Land Ho!" shouted Captain Hook.
Captain Hook was the first to get off of the ship and he nodded at Belle. Next came the Charmings followed by Emma, Henry, and Regina. Belle felt her heart tighten as Mr. Gold emerged. She couldn't contain her excitement anymore as she ran onto the boat. She had tears in her eyes. "Rumple!"
"Belle, my love!" exclaimed Mr. Gold as he passionately kissed her.
She giggled as she threw her arms around him. "How was your adventure?"
"It was long and difficult but worth it! And how are you my darling?"
"Rumple, I'm pregnant."
