A/N: For those who have read the series beginning with Once Upon a Deal, you may have a laugh or chuckle at part of this. Enjoy. Reviews are welcomed by all!

Chapter Two

The next morning, Belle hadn't moved an inch from Rumpelstiltskin. When she opened her eyes and saw Rumpel there, she moved in closer to kiss him on the forehead. His eyes slowly came open.

"Belle?" he asked, a little confused as to why she was there, but then he remembered last night. "Belle!" She laughed at his excitement for the morning as he pulled her in for a kiss. She pushed him back.

"Ick, morning breath," she teased, and just for that, he pulled her back in. She pushed him back again, so he offered her a mint from the nightstand.

"Why do you have mints in your nightstand?" she asked as she took one.

"Forgot about them really, unless I'm really crunched for time...or get the chance to share a bed with the most beautiful woman I've ever laid my eyes on," he said, turning back to her. She smiled at that, assuming they weren't going to leave the bed for a long time.

Belle sighed and stretched herself out, swallowing the mint completely. Rumpelstiltskin tested her this morning, trying to get a feel for how she was feeling. He ran his hand along her shoulder, down to her waist and back up to her face while she lay to take in the sight of her beast. When he came closer and began kissing her neck, she grew leery.

"Rumpel, I'm not sure-" Belle began.

"Nothing serious, sweetheart. Indulge me," Rumpel replied. So, she lay there still, letting him do what he wanted until she brought his head up to capture him in another kiss.

"Much better," she said. He continued, remembering both of them had taken off their shirts, but Belle's bra remained intact.

The door opened suddenly.

"Hey, Papa, where can I find-" Bae averted his eyes. "Whoa whoa, didn't need to see that!"

"Bae!" Rumpel jumped from Belle. "No need to be concerned." Belle covered herself with the sheets. "Pants are on."

"Not what I needed to hear from you, Papa!" Bae exclaimed. Belle laughed at the scenario, covering her mouth with one hand and turning away.

"What did you-"

"I'll just-I'll just try and find it myself. It's fine." Just for old times sake, Rumpelstiltskin threw a conjured rock at the door. A laugh escaped Bae as he remembered the day he walked into this as a child...and his father had done the same thing.

"My my my, what a strange morning," he told himself as he made his way downstairs.

"It's a joke," Rumpel explained to Belle about the rock.

"Well you didn't have to tell him your pants were on," Belle said with a smile as she jumped out of bed.

"Are you saying I just missed something?" he asked, narrowing his eyes.

"No, I'm just saying you could've had way more fun than throwing a rock," Belle stated. Rumpelstiltskin smiled, and the sight of Belle seemed to make the morning better, already.

"I hope...you'll stay," Rumpel confessed. Belle nodded, knowing she had enough chances for him than to start anew. She loved him too much for that. He stood up, putting on a clean shirt, blue just for Belle, and she put on a pullover sweatshirt he threw to her, just for the morning.

"Yes, Rumpel, I would be happy to stay with you," she said as she placed her hands on his shoulders and giving him a hug.

"Thank you...Belle."