Don't Forget About Us.
A Sequel to Don't Forget About Me
My eyes fluttered opened as the sun light pierced its way through the cracks of the curtains. Tinny streaks of light hit my face in just the right angles to wake me up. I was curled up into the warm body that had its arm around my waist. A sly smile slide across my lips as I thought about where I was. The room I was in was huge, and filled with only the most expensive and elegant decor. The bed I was laying in was about the softest thing I had ever felt. My body could just sink into the comforter, and lose itself. An even bigger smile crossed my face as I thought about who was in the bed with me. Rumple had his arm tightly wrapped around me like it had been for the past three weeks when he brought me back home. Everything was so peaceful, and absolutely perfect. I was perfectly content with the current position we were in, and I didn't care to break this connection, so I tried not to move. Rumple was such a light sleeper that even the smallest sound or movement would wake him. Even the change of my breathing pattern would instantly get his attention when we were lying in bed. I guess he was used to being on full alert being the Dark One, and all. I just wished he would let himself relax a little more, he deserved it. I kept my breath slow and steady trying my best to act like I was still asleep.
"You're not very sly sweetheart." Rum said as I jerked my body forward. The sound of his voice startled me. Thankfully his arm was still wrapped around me, so I didn't fall off the bed. He pulled me in closer, as he chuckled to himself. "Nothing gets past me darling." He joked.
I sank by body down in defeat. I was really trying not to wake him, but somehow he always knew when I was up. He could tell I was aggravated by this, because he kept laughing to himself.
"Oh don't be upset sweetheart. It's not your fault. I'm just used to being alert. It's what I've always done. I can't let anything slip past me, especially now that I have you to protect." He pulled me even closer into his chest. I let my muscles relax as I buried my back into his body. Having him so close to me was without a doubt the most wonderful feeling in the world. It felt like a thousand fireworks were going off with every surge of electricity coming off of each other bodies. There was always a tingling feeling every time we came in contact that made me feel as if the world melted around us to where we were the only two things in existence. His touch was my drug, and I would never get enough of it.
"That's sweet Rum, but you're not supposed to be awake. I wanted you to get your rest. You were away all yesterday, so I thought you be tired." I said feeling guilty I woke him. Ever since I returned to the Dark Castle with him Rumple has been very particular about when he leaves. When I was here as a maid he would sometimes disappear for days even weeks on some occasions, but now he won't leave me alone for more than a few hours, not that I mind. I think he feels guilty leaving me alone, and I'm sure neither of us like to be apart from the other for too long. Anyways, yesterday Rum had this big deal he needed to take care of with a princess named Ella. He wouldn't tell me what it was about, but I didn't really want to know. Rumple was trying to be good for me, but I knew he still had his dark side, so I didn't care to get too involved with his deals in case I didn't like what they were about. But because he had that big deal to take care of he was gone for most of the day, and he hadn't left the castle for more than an hour or two on his other expeditions, so I assumed he be tired.
"Well if I was asleep then I wouldn't get to see your beautiful smile, so I think that this is a much better option."
"Your such a push over sometimes." I teased him. It felt so good to be completely open with him, and not have to worry about his reaction to my jokes. We were both equals now. There was no trace of the master and servant relationship that we held before. Now the only relationship that absorbed us was as lovers.
"I try." His high pitch laugh made me giggle along with him, as he rolled me over on the bed, until we were face to face. "I'll never get sick of looking into those beautiful eyes of yours." He said while leaning down to kiss me. Our lips locked into each other's in a passionate and foreign way, but it felt natural and perfect. This was only the third time we had kissed. Rumple had somehow found a way to prevent my kiss from breaking his curse. I didn't ask how he did it, because I wasn't sure I wanted to know. His lips melted into mine, as we pulled each other in passionately, and desperately. I never wanted to leave this spot. His tongue ran its way over my bottom lip begging for entrance. I happily obliged, and soon enough we were exploring each other mouths, intertwining ourselves with the other.
After a few minutes we broke for air panting into each other's ears.
"I love you sweetheart." He told me while he leaned up, and pulled me with him. He slide out of bed, and adjusted himself before offering his hand to help me. I took, and allowed him to help lift me off the bed.
"I love you too." I responded now that I was standing next to him.
"How does breakfast sound?"
"It sounds delightful." I said while he led me downstairs into the kitchen
Once we were there he began to ready breakfast, as I sat at the little table he had right next to a massive window that looked over the magical forest that surrounded the castle. The tree line seemed endless as I searched the forest. Lines of blue flowing water ran its twisted path through the trees, and bird lifted themselves up in the air. From this height it was impossible to see any animals roaming the grounds, but I could see the massive mountain range just beyond the forest. It was the most beautiful rock formation I had ever seen. Its peaks reached the sky with its bluish colored rocks building on top of one another. The sun shown its way through the lower cracks of the mountain making it appear magical. I completely understood why Rum choose to have his castle in this forest it was extravagantly beautiful.
"Enjoying the view." He asked pulling me away from my hypnotic state.
"It's amazing. I've never seen anything like it."
"It's quite a sight, but it will never match your beauty my love." He said while placing a kiss on my forehead.
I blushed as he set down a cup of tea, and some eggs with toasted.
I was sitting on one of the exotic couches in the library devouring a book when a loud sound rang threw the castle walls. I drew my attention away from the romantic novel I was consumed in to inspect the sound. I got up from my seat, but right before I turned to corner to enter the hallway Rum was there to get me.
"Oh I was just about to get you. Stay in the library, and under no circumstances do you come out. Do you understand?" he said with a weary and urgent voice. There was no trace of anger, and it didn't even sound like a command it was more of a request.
"Wait Rumple what's wrong?" I asked sounding much more urgent then him.
"Nothing, love. Someone is at the door, and I'm not aware of who it is. I just want to make sure they don't know you're here. It could put you in danger. I'll come get you when they leave." He said sounding much calmer, and giving me a peak on the lips before scurrying off to the door.
I know I should obey him, but everything in me was telling me to go out there. My curiosity got the best of me in the end. I slowly crept out into the hallway, and went down the staircase that lead to the main hall. My light feet quickly carried me down the hall. Thankfully there was nothing in my path to distort me, because I would have bumped or knocked over something. I could be so clumsy sometimes.
As I neared the end of the corridor I peeked my head around the archway to the room Rumple was in. I saw a man with short blond hair talking to Rum. He was well built and looked about my age. He stood with a kind of confidence to him like he wasn't afraid to ask something of Rumple. I've never seen anyone respond to him this way. Most people coward away from him except me, but Rumple doesn't give me a reason to be afraid. I leaned a little closer so I could make out there words.
"Look this is serious. He is going to stop at nothing until he has all the power in the world, and with it he is going destroy everyone. For once we are both on the same side. If we don't help you then he is going to kill you, and take your power, and if you don't help us he will kill my family."
"Now tell me how you can help me."
"Well if I didn't come here and warn you he would have caught you by surprise."
"I can handle myself thank you, I don't need your help, and I'm certainly not wasting my time protecting all the pathetic people you care about."
"Are you really that cold? Is there no one you care about? What about the girl you said you loved. She may be dead, but didn't she teach you anything. What would she want you to do." What was he talking, about girl he loved? I'm not dead? This is making no sense, and who wants to kill Rumple?
"That's none of your concern."
"Rum?" I finally asked coming out of the shadows. I knew he asked me to stay in the room, but this man looked innocent. He couldn't hurt me, especially with Rumple here. Besides I couldn't stand not knowing what was going on. I mean if this person the blond man is speaking of is going to hurt Rumple then I need to know. No one is hurting Rum while I'm around. And I couldn't deny the pool of jealousy that had started settling in my stomach ever since this 'girl' Rumple loved was mentioned. Was there really another girl he loved? Or is this a misunderstanding.
"Belle?" he looked at me with worry, and the slightest bit of anger twinkled in his eye. "Go back to the library." He said with urgency. This time it didn't sound like a request, but a demand.
"No, Rumple what's going on?" I wasn't backing down. He was going to let me stay wither he likes it or not. Besides the damage is already done. I've already disobeyed him, and the blond man has seen me, so things couldn't really get any worse.
"Who is this?" the blond man asked in a commanding tone. He took a step back as I approached them, like he was scared of me. I mean he probably thinks I'm some kind of witch, since I'm in the Dark Castle and all.
"Go back." Rumple ordered in a hushed voice as I came to his side. I put my arms loosely around his neck, and looked into his eyes. I wanted to stay, and I knew Rumple wouldn't let me unless I persuaded him. I wasn't mad at him for trying to send me away. All he wants is to keep me safe, and I understand that, but I'm not a child, and I want to know what's going on. I get that the things Rumple has to face are far too dangerous for me, and I shouldn't intervene, but when something like this comes up. When a young man is speaking to Rumple, I don't see the harm in letting me join in. I never get the chance to be the hero, so couldn't he let me try to be one when it's not too dangerous.
"Rum please. Let me try and be a hero for once. Just let me listen, please. If I can't do anything, or fight this with you then fine, but at least let me be here. Is that too much to ask?"
"Just this once." He said leaning the slightest bit closer to me.
"Thank you." I responded right before nipping his earlobe. I quickly pulled away though, I didn't want this other man to witness our intimate moments.
"Uhm uh uh." The man cleared his throat as we locked eyes.
"I um, I still don't know who you are." The man said reaching for my hand. I took it and made his acquaintance. I guess he didn't fear me anymore.
"I'm Belle, and you are?"
"Prince James." The man said. So he's a prince, now what does he want with my Rum?
"Yes, yes, now back to the matter of the deal. It's very simple really. He cannot hurt me, and even if he tried to kill me, or take my power I kill him, so I have interest in becoming your ally." Rumple continued with their talk form before.
"Dark One, please reconsider. If you don't join our side everyone will surely die…" he began taking a long pause. "Even her." James said while pointing his index finger towards me.
"On the contrary nothing will happen to her. And as for the matter of your kingdom I simply don't care."
"Wait who wants to hurt us?" I asked turning my attention towards Rum.
"Someone you'll never meet." He responded.
"I wouldn't be so sure about that. You know as well as I do that all he wants is power, and everyone knows you're the most powerful man in all the realms. He is going to want your power, and if he can't get it he'll go after the ones you love." James interjected.
"I won't let that happen." Rum responded angrily.
"Just promise you'll help for everyone, and for Belle."
"I already said…" Rum began, but a loud sound rattled the room. My body tensed as a sinister wind blew cold air across my neck. It almost felt as if a ghost were behind me. No one spoke, instead we stood there in utter silence. A flash of light struck the corner of my eye, so I spun around to see what it was. Rumple followed me gaze, putting one arm around my waist in a protective manner. We were all tense, and our breath was hitched. We didn't dare speak as Rumple made his way over to his long wooden table, taking me with him as he held my waist against him, as if he was afraid to let go.
Sitting in the middle of the table was a long slender piece of paper. It was tied with a blood red ribbon, and had a wax seal placed neatly across the middle of it. Rumple took the note in hand, and hastily untied it. As the note rolled open the letters appeared in section. I locked my eyes on the note wanting to know what the mysterious paper said. Rumples hand tighten around my waist, as we read the paper.
It's your power or her. You decide, but one way or another I'll have one of them.
Fear settled in my mind, and apparently my face showed my inner emotions because Rum held my tight chest against chest.
"I will never let him hurt you." He told me stroking my hair.
"So you'll help then?" James asked from behind. I had almost forgotten he was here.
"Yes, I'll help."
I guess Rumple saw no other choice, now that my life was in danger he was going to stop at nothing to protect it. I just didn't know what to say, because sure Rumple would protect me, but what about himself? I wouldn't allow him to get hurt either. I needed to help, and I was going to no matter what. Even if I have the sneak it past Rum, I was helping. This wasn't just his fight. As soon as that man threatened Rum it was my fight too. I won't let anyone take him away from me. We've already been through enough heart ache trying to get to each other, now no one was taking him away from me. This wasn't about me anymore, this was about us.
Hey Guys thanks so, so much for reading. If you haven't read the prequel to this story I would really suggest you do it's called Don't Forget About Me, and I think you'll like it. Anyways thanks, and sorry for the wait for this squeal to my previous readers I just had a lot on my plate, and other stories to mange on here and Wattpad, so don't hate me please. I will update another chapter soon.