Welcome to my Henvy story, this is au, and no magic. Hope you all enjoy. This is slightly inspired by a roleplay idea that didn't go far, but it sparked this.
OMG guys, that finale last night. All kinds of feels, and emotions, and tears. I personally felt it was beautifully done, giving both captainswan and outlawqueen fans final moments. And although I don't see them as a couple just friends, even Swanqueen kinda had a moment. Then the two Henrys…. I'm so sad that its over. But I hope you all follow me, in keeping the memory of this show that stole our hearts alive.
I do not own OUAT or its characters, just my imagination.
Chapter 1
Twenty three year old Henry Mills walks into the bar, and looks around, this whole bar thing wasn't his thing. He was only here to support his childhood friend James, his band was playing here tonight. He hadn't gotten to see his friend play in a while, being away for school made it tough. He had gone away to school in California, it was tough to be away, but it was what was best. He studied English and journalism. And he now worked for a internet newspaper, writing pieces for them.
Further into the bar sits twenty one year old Ivy Belfry. Bars weren't her thing either; she was there with her friend Alice, who dragged her along to support her brother James. Ivy recently graduated from a local college to study business; she was destined to take over the family's business.
Henry walks up to the bar ordering a beer, suddenly he feels a hand grab his shoulder, he turns to find his friend "Shit James" he chuckles.
James laughs "Sorry mate" he says sitting on the stool sitting next to him "glad to see you made it home."
Henry grins, he is handed his beer, from which he takes a sip. "Me to man, been way to long."
"I agree mate" James pats his back "the important thing is you are here know. Now, make sure to cheer loud, we have a record exec coming tonight."
Henry's eyes go wide "Dude, that's amazing."
"Thanks, Hen" James grin.
Henry shakes his head at the old nickname "I will make sure to scream my head off then."
James grins "I gotta go, see you later mate?"
Henry nods "Yep."
Ivy bites her lip as she watches Alice and her girlfriend Robin talking. So she exits the booth and heads to the bar, taking a stool next to a guy who seems alone. "Is this stool taken?" she asks first.
Henry turns to look and smiles "It is now" he nods as if to say, take a seat.
"Thanks" Ivy smiles, ordering a drink. "So, you here alone?"
"Depends what you mean. My buddy is in the band playing tonight" Henry says taking a big gulp of his beer.
"Really, who? My friends' brother is too."
"Um James… the lead singer" Henry grins.
"What a small world" Ivy chuckles as her drink is set in front of her. "My friend and James are brother and sister."
"What are the odds?" Henry laughs, chugging down the last of the beer, nodding for a second one to the bar tender.
"Yeah it is right?" Ivy chuckles, sipping her drink. "so, then you are from around here?"
"Yep" Henry nods "currently down in California."
"Very cool, I'd love to see California" Ivy says wishfully.
Henry grins "It's nice, I'm up in San Francisco. Why can't you go?"
Ivy sighs "Complicated family shit. My mom started a company before I was even born. And I'm expected to run it one day, so I just finished business at school."
Henry nods "Can't imagine, my family always where about me following my dreams."
"You are lucky then. So what typical American family? Mom, dad, two and half kids, a dog" Ivy teases, drinking more of her drink.
Henry chuckles "Kinda, my family is a bit complicated."
Ivy raises a eye brow "How?"
"You tell me about your family after?" Henry asks.
Ivy nods "Deal" and she sips her drink again.
"Okay then. I'm actually adopted. So anyway, it's a open adoption, which means my bio mom is part of my life. I grew up knowing I'm adopted, and she was like a aunt I guess you could say."
"Why where you adopted?" Ivy asks as she finishes her drink, nodding for a second one.
"My bio mom, Emma, she was young and a foster kid. Her and my adopted mom, Regina, met by chance. Regina felt bad for Emma, and gave her, her business card. When Emma, went into labor, she called Regina, and she was there when I was born for her. Emma asked her to be my mom, and well the rest is history. Emma is married to a man named Killian, and I have a sister Hope, she's ten. And a younger brother Liam, he's seven. Then… Regina, she married my dad Robin, who adopted me. He had a son Roland, who's sixteen now, who mom adopted, and they had a daughter together, Lola."
"Wow, that's a lot" Ivy says, her second drink now in hand "and they all get along? Like how often do you see Emma, Killian, your sister and brother?"
Henry finishes his beer in a big gulp "They do actually" he chuckles. "Emma, was always nearby. Growing up, I saw her at least once a week. Now, when I visit, I try my best to spend time with both, so no one feels left out."
Ivy grins "That's awesome."
Henry nods "It really is. So… what about you?"
"Not much to say really. I was raised by more my mom. My parents ended up splitting up…" Ivy tries to think "about eleven years ago, then my mom found out she was pregnant with my little sister not long after. Sadly, my dad passed before she was even born."
"I'm sorry to hear that" Henry says, as his beer is refilled.
Ivy nods "Thanks. I don't have much of a relationship with my mom, its like she's in constant boss mode. I feel bad for my sister."
"Do you get to see her, your sister?"
Ivy grins at the mention of her sister "Surprisingly yeah. My mom actually lets me take her a couple nights a week."
"That's awesome. You guys are close then, you and your sister?"
Ivy takes a sip of her drink "Yeah we are. Sometimes I feel more like her mom, then sister. But… I just love that kid."
Henry grins, and swigs his beer. Then the music starts up. The two chat and drink throughout the set, both liking the other more and more. Once the set is over, music from the jukebox is turn up.
Henry orders them what is their third shot of the night, along with several drinks each, and hands her one.
Ivy takes hers "If I didn't know any better I'd say you were trying to get me drunk Mills."
Henry laughs "To… lets just take the shot" he chuckles.
Ivy giggles "I can do that" she says. They clink the shot glasses and down the shots. Then 'shut up and dance' from walk the moon starts up. "Ohhh, I love this song. Dance with me?"
Henry groans "I'm not really…"
Ivy sets down her drink, taking his hand, and drags him out to the dance floor. She gently wraps her arms around his neck "you got this" she whispers in his ear, "follow my lead."
Henry grins, and does his best, having fun singing along with Ivy, enjoying her being close to him, most of all. At times he just closes his eyes, not wanting this to end.
Ivy smiles as they dance as well. "You're not to bad Mills."
Henry chuckles "Thanks… even though I think you are just being nice."
"No, it's the truth" Ivy shakes her head "you just… needed a good partner."
Henry chuckles, as they sway, he bits his lip, and leans in and kisses her deeply. When he pulls away, he sees the shocked look on his face "I'm sorry…"
Ivy puts both her hands on his chest don't be. She raises her hands, cupping the sides of his face and raises to her tip toes and kisses him. Then she pulls away "Don't be."
A half hour, and a uber ride later, while kissing down the hallway, Henry leads Ivy down to his room, both unbuttoning the others shirt. next thing they both knew, they were lying naked in Henry's bed, legs tangled together.
Henry kisses her head "I can't' believe I just did that…"
"You've never…?"
"Not with someone I barely know, no" Henry answers.
Ivy chuckles "Guess that's a good thing."
Henry nods shutting his eyes, with a grin.
"Let's get some sleep Mills."
Next thing Ivy knew, she opened her eyes reading seven a.m. on the clock. She manages to slip out of his arms, and gets her clothes back on. She finds her purse and checks her phone, several messages from her friends, and more than double that from her mom. Ivy sighs as she looks at Henry. She really liked him, but knew it could never happen. Ivy bites her lip, noticing a notepad on his dresser. She rips out a piece of paper, a writes just her name on it 'Ivy Belfry', she walks over and places the paper on his nightstand. She puts a knee on his bed, laying a gentle kiss on his forehead. And turns around swiftly and walks out.
Unknown to Ivy, that paper flew of his nightstand, into a box, Henry waking up later thinking she just left.
Ok guys, would love to know what you think. Thoughts, should I continue?
