Author's Note: I don't own anything! Here's hoping you enjoy this fic!
Summary: Belle and Mr. Gold share a moment
Belle smiled as she thumbed through one of her books as she lay next to the fireplace to warm herself. The fire crackled and snapped as Belle went to move positions and brought the book close to her chest as she sensed someone was standing behind her. "What have I told you about reading by the fireplace dearie?"
Belle smiled as she heard the voice of her true love Mr. Gold. She stood up so she could see his dark brown chocolate eyes and held her book in one of her hands. Something about his eyes made her heart melt. "Remind me again Rumple," whispered Belle.
Mr. Gold smiled at his lover, taking her hand in his and brought his hand to rest on her cheek. "Be careful, I wouldn't want your pretty face to be harmed," Mr. Gold replied smiling as he wrapped his arm around her.
Mr. Gold brought himself around so he could smell her hair. She smelt like vanilla and strawberries. He chuckled to himself. "What's so funny?" asked a curious Belle as Mr. Gold removed his other hand from her face.
"You always smell like vanilla and strawberries."
"Is that amusing?" she teased as she dropped her book to the ground, "Well Mr. Gold, allow me to tell you what you smell like."
Belle smiled as she leaned forward, leaning forward to smell him. "Peppermint," she smiled kissing his cheek.
Belle went to pick up her book and sat on the sofa with Mr. Gold following her. He sat next to her and allowed her to lean up against him. As she continued to read, Mr. Gold played with her hair. He would take one stray strand and play with it in his hand. He twirled it between his fingers.
Belle continued to read her story as Mr. Gold played with her hair. "What are you reading?" asked Mr. Gold.
Belle turned to face him but before she could answer he kissed her.
