2. Cinnamon Kisses

He sits on Mary-Margaret's couch admiring the home she has built for herself. Photos adorn the walls, telling silent stories of her travels, the people she has met and judging by the framed photo she brings out next, the love she never forgot.

"Wow, I was such a dork." He laughs at himself.

"So was I!" She chuckles musically, perching herself comfortably next to him.

"Are you kidding? You were practically regal Snow."

She smiled softly a pink blush lighting her cheeks. "Well, I haven't been called that in a while." Setting the photograph down on the table before positioning herself so that she is sitting opposite him, Mary-Margaret takes his hands and looks into those dazzling blue eyes.

"Do you remember- our last conversation?" She said taking a painful breath in exhaling silently.

"Mary-Margaret-"

"I never wanted to hurt you David- it just got so hard being away from you I'd hear your voice and then want to get on the next flight, the next train and all our plans to meet fell through."

"Timing was never our strong point was it?"

"No, but, I called your mother often I figured it was easier if I was looking from the outside in, silly huh?"

"Did she call again?"

"Yes, sweetheart."

"How is she?"

"She's well, studying like a trooper but, all she did was ask about you and Veterinary School."

"Did you tell her I was here?"

"She knew, my sweet boy. She knew."

"You were all I ever wanted." He says sincerely, wiping the tears from her eyes and kissing the crown of her head ever so lightly that he swears he can hear her whimper.

"You deserved a life, a family how could I promise that after what happened to mine."

"I was eighteen and in love with the girl of my dreams I would have stood with you through anything."

"You probably would have married me for my trouble too." She said kissing him soundly and stroking his chin before pulling away.

"No." She says when his expression stayed completely committed. "Oh Charming."

"It doesn't matter now." He affirms. "You're here, in my arms and that's more than I could ever wish for."

"I am. I'm here and I love you. I never stopped I won't ever-" Mary-Margaret is interrupted by him crashing her lips to his before he gently lowers her down into the couch pausing only to behold her as she responds feverishly taking his hair in her hands and feeling the firm muscles under his shirt.

"You taste like cinnamon."

"Mmm."

"Cinnamon and chocolate."

"I- love the combination and I Ah! Found a lip-gloss with the same flavour."

"Well, I'm a huge fan."

"Mmm. How much of a fan?"

"Kiss me again and find out."

"NO WAY!" "You did not have a man like David Nolan on your couch, kissing you senseless and let him walk out in anything more than his boxers." Ruby exclaimed a day later when Mary-Margaret came in for her morning cup of Granny's hot-chocolate.

"I did and he's not like that! Ruby he was gentle and sweet we talked for hours, I wanted him to stay he insisted on leaving. He wants to do this right."

"You really love him don't you Mare?"

"Yeah," She said spotting him coming through the door on his break "Yeah, I really do."

"Ooh." Her phone buzzed. Good morning.

She took her cup and typed back with her free hand. Hey! Walking slowly up to him she gives him a sincere and longing look before walking out the door.

Damn you woman. She chuckled at his reply.

You wanted to go slow Charming and I have to get back to school. ;)

She carried on walking for another minute waiting for his reply. No, I wanted to kiss you but, someone sashayed out!

Were you staring at my ass?

Silence, confirmation.

Maybe? Dinner when we get off?

You're on.

Great! I'll pick you up at eight.

See you then.

Bye. x

David I have to go.

I know.

Snow?

Yes? Her heart was in her mouth as she imagined him right there in front of her instead of being half way to work himself.

I'm so glad you're home.

Me too. More than you'll ever know.

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