The next morning Belle had woken up early because of her nightmare, so she decided to walk down stairs to see if Mr. Gold was awake. Once she got down stairs she saw Mr. Gold in his cluttered dining room with his back turned to her, so she quietly walked over to him and wrapped her arms around him. He smiled softly and turned toward her, enveloping her in his arms.
"Good morning…" she muttered into his chest.
"Good morning dearie." he whispered.
Belle smiled softly and closed her eyes and they just stood there in each others arms for a few moments until she pulled away and looked into his dark eyes.
"What are we doing today?"
"Well, I don't have to open the shop until this afternoon…so we can do whatever you like." he smiled softly.
"I just like being with you." she blushed.
"Very well, then how about I make us some tea then?" he smiled.
"That would be lovely, thank you." she smiled as he walked into the kitchen.
After a few moments passed Mr. Gold came back with two cups of tea, he then handed Belle the chipped cup. Belle took it and smiled a bit then took a sip, Mr. Gold really wished she would remember but she didn't. He let out a small sigh and sat next to her. He so desperately wanted to tell her everything and how sorry he was for what he has put her threw. He also wanted to hold her in his arms and tell her how he truly felt for her and hopefully she would feel the same after all these years. After a few moments of silence Belle set her cup down and turned toward him. Then a small smile spread across her lips as she admiring his features, she didn't understand how she could feel so strongly for him when she has only known him for a few days, the feelings she had from him were overwhelming.
"Your very handsome." she muttered, she didn't mean to stay it but it just slipped out.
Mr. Gold smiled softly and caressed her cheek gently.
"And your very beautiful."
Belle felt her cheeks grow red at his compliment and she smiled softly, they stared into each others eyes for a moment. Belle then leaned forward slightly, she decided to just go for it…she needed to stop avoiding her feelings for him. Mr. Gold smiled softly and leaned forward so their noses were touching, Belle closed her eyes as she felt his warm breath on her lips. Then before she knew it his lips were on hers, the kiss was very soft and gentle as if he was afraid she was going to break. Then something happened she remembered everything about her past life, and Rumplestiltskin. She then gasped and pulled away quickly staring into his eyes.
"Dearie?"
Belle then smiled and threw her arms around his neck, nearly knocking him over.
"I…I remember! Rumpelstiltskin!" she smiled as she pulled away.
"B-Belle….I…I.." he wanted to apologize but he couldn't find his words, now that she remembers he wasn't sure what to do. "Belle…I….I'm sorry….for what I've done…it was very stupid of me." he managed say.
Belle smiled softly and caressed his cheek gently.
"It's alright Rumpelstiltskin, I know….I know you were just afraid…that's why you turned me away." she smiled.
He smiled softly and looked into her eyes.
"B-but…I wish to make it up to you." he whispered.
Belle smiled softly. "I'm sure we can think of something."
She then leaned over and kissed him softly, he then wrapped his arms around her waist. He then pulled away and looked into her eyes, he couldn't believe she was actually here and she remember….but more importantly she forgave him. As he was looking into her beautiful blue eyes he cupped her face gently. His thumb gently ran over her bottom lip, parting them slightly. He smirked as her beautiful blue eyes closed and she awaited his kiss, he has dreamt of this moment for so long and now it was finally here. He then gently pressed his lips to hers, kissing her softly. As they were kissing he pulled Belle onto his lap, as Belle straddled his lap he ran his hand down her back causing her to shiver. She then broke the kiss and looked into his eyes, his eyes were sparkling with emotion.
"I…I think I know of a way you can make it up to me." she whispered as a small blush crept over her cheeks.
"Oh really? And what may that be dearie?" he asked with an eyebrow arched.
Belle looked into his eyes once more as her blush brightened, she didn't really know how to put it. Oh how she wished he could read her mind, if he could things would be much easier. She then leaned over and pressed her lips to his ear.
"Take me upstairs." she whispered, hoping he would understand what she was implying.
Mr. Gold tried to hide his smirk and looked into her enchanting blue eyes.
"Are you sure dearie?" he asked, he knew he wanted to but he didn't want to force her.
"I'm very sure." she smiled as she placed a light kiss to his lips.
Mr. Gold smirked and gently swept her up into his arms, walking upstairs. He ignored the sharp pain in his leg as he walked into his bed room, he wasn't going to let his bad leg get in the way of things. Once they got upstairs he gently placed her on his bed and smiled at her.
"Kiss me, Rumpelstiltskin." she purred.
"As you wish dearie." he smirked as he leaned down and kissed her gently.
Belle smirked and wrapped her arms around his neck, holding him close to her. Mr. Gold smirked and nibbled on her bottom lip, Belle shiver and smirked deepening the kiss. With each kiss if felt as if they were pouring out all their emotions they kept inside them for all those years, it was the most wonderful feeling in the world. Mr. Gold then broke the kissed and planted a trail of kisses from her neck to her chest, taking off her blue blouse in the process. Once Belle's blouse was off she blushed a deep crimson red, Mr. Gold smirked at her blushed and shrugged off his suit jacket, tossing it aside. He then pressed another loving kiss to her pale pink lips, as they were kissing Belle started to fiddle with his shirt buttons…unbuttoning them one by one. After a few moments passed the rest of their clothes were off and on the floor, Mr. Gold then looked into Belle's eyes with so much passion and love. Belle smiled and caressed his cheek gently.
"I love you, Rumpelstiltskin." she whispered, it was the first time she has ever expressed her love for him out loud and it felt good to finally say it.
"And I love you, my Belle." he smiled as he kissed her softly.
Mr. Gold made love to her for hours, just wanting nothing else in the world but her in his arms. They had lost so much more then they would ever know, so he wrapped her in his arms and he was never going to let go of his Belle. A few hours later Mr. Gold woke up to see Belle in his arms, he smiled to himself it wasn't another one of his dreams…it was real. His Belle was there in his arms, and that is where she would stay. He then ran his fingers along Belle's bare back and leaned forward pressing a kiss to her skin. Belle smiled in her sleep, she then opened one eye and looked at him.
"Hello dearie." he chuckled.
"Hello, my love." she smiled as she sat up, holding the blanket to her.
Mr. Gold smiled and pressed his lips to hers softly. Belle smiled against his lips and kissed him back, he made her feel so special. Then Mr. Gold looked over at the clock and sighed softly.
"I'm afraid I must open the shop dearie." in all honesty he didn't really care about the shop right now, he wanted to stay by her side all day.
"I understand." Belle smiled softly.
"You can come with me if you wish." he smiled as he kissed her nose softly.
"Alright, just give me a moment to get dressed and I'll meet you there." she smiled as she watched him dressed.
"Very well, I shall see you there then." he winked as he hobbled over to get his cane and walked out the door.
Belle smiled and laid back down in bed, looking up at the ceiling. She has never felt this happy in her entire life. After a few weeks passed she and Mr. Gold have been getting closer and close but unfortunately Gaston as been getting in the way. He as been following her like a lost puppy when she wasn't with Mr. Gold. One morning as Belle was walking out of the book shop Gaston walked over to her and smiled.
"Good morning Belle!" he grinned.
"Good morning Gregory." she said as politely as she could, clutching her book to her chest.
"What book are you reading?" he asked, he obviously seemed as if he could care less what she was reading.
"Romeo and Juliet if you must know, it's my favorite."
"How could you read this Belle? There are no pictures!" Gregory asked.
"Some people use their imaginations!" she winked.
"So where are you headed beautiful?" Gregory winked as he threw his arm around her shoulder.
"Mr. Gold's." she smiled as she gently shoved his arm off.
"Um…I'll walk you half way then." he sighed. "Why do you spend so much time over there?"
"I like Mr. Gold, he's very kind." she smiled softly.
Gregory rolled his eyes and started talking about what a wonderful couple he and Belle would make, but Belle ignored him as usual. Then Belle grabbed her stomach as a wave a nausea washed over her.
"Belle?" Gregory asked. "Are you ok?"
"Y-yes….I just feel a bit sick is all." she muttered.
"Hm, you do look a bit pale. Perhaps you should see Dr. Whale."
"I might." Belle muttered as she held her book close. She then looked a head of her and saw Mr. Gold's shop. "Well I'd better be going, I'll talk to you later." she said with a fake smile.
"Yea, later…" Gregory sighed as he watched her run over to Mr. Gold's shop.
Once Belle entered the shop she saw Mr. Gold leaning against the counter looking at her with his dark eyes.
"He wasn't bothering you was her, dearie?" he asked, a hint of the dark one in his voice.
"No, we were just talking." Belle smiled as she walked over to him. "Why? Are you jealous?" she smirked as she played with his tie.
"Me? Jealous of that idiotic brute? Certainly not." Mr. Gold smirked as he leaned onto his cane.
"Right, whatever you say." Belle smiled.
"Are you saying you don't believe me, dearie?" he chuckled.
"Of course I believe you." Belle smiled as she pulled his tie, causing his face to be inches a part form hers.
Mr. Gold smirked and lightly nipped at her lip teasingly. Belle smiled and wrapped her arms around his neck and looked into his eyes.
"Your so beautiful, Belle." he muttered as he ran his fingers threw her brown hair.
Before Belle could say anything a wave of nausea came over her and she quickly turned away holding her stomach.
"Dearie? Are you alright?" Mr. Gold asked in a worried tone.
"Y-yes…I'm fine. I just haven't been feeling well." she muttered. "I'm sure it's nothing, don't worry." she said with a faint smile.
"What if it is something? Perhaps I should take you to a doctor."
"I'm fine, and you have the shop to run." Belle smiled weakly.
"Yes, but that's the beauty of being your own boss, you can close early. Now come on we are going to the hospital." he said as he took her hand and lead her out of the shop and to his car.
The drive to the hospital was quite quick, you could tell Mr. Gold was worried for Belle. He didn't want to lose her again, he would be lost with out her…he'd go mad. Belle is his true love, his friend, his lover, his life….he can not spend another day with out her. Once they got there Mr. Gold quickly hobbled over to Belle and helped her out of the car.
"How are you feeling now, dearie?" he asked concerned.
"I'm fine, don't worry." Belle smiled as they walked into the hospital.
Once they were inside the hospital Belle shivered, all of her memories of being locked down in the hospital basement started to flood back into her head.
"Dearie?"
"It's nothing." Belle reassured him as they walked to the front desk to make an appointment.
Once they made an appointment they took a seat in the waiting room and waited for her turn, Mr. Gold held her hand tightly and gently picked it up and pressed kisses to the back of her hand. Everyone was staring at them in shock that Mr. Gold had found himself a lover but Belle ignored the people gawking and looked lovingly to Mr. Gold. After a few moments passed a nurse walked over to them and gave them a kind yet nervous smile.
"Ms. French, Dr. Whale will see you now."
Belle nodded and looked over to Mr. Gold.
"I'll be back."
"I'll be waiting here, dearie." he smiled as he kissed her hand once more.
Belle then stood, following the nurse into her room. Once Belle took her seat Dr. Whale came in with a small smile on his face.
"Good afternoon Ms. French, what am I seeing you for today?"
"W-well…I have not been feeling very well for the past weeks." she explained.
"Alright, explain to me how you have been feeling." he said.
"I've…been very tired, sick to my stomach, my body aches, and I have been having rather horrible headaches." she explained.
"I see…well I think I might know what's wrong then, are you sexually active Ms. French?" he asked suddenly.
Belle blushed a bit and looked down.
"Um…y-yes.."
"Alright, let me run a few tests and I'll have your answer."
After a few moments later Dr. Whale came back into the room with Belle's test results.
"Congratulations Ms. French, your pregnant." he smiled.
"P-pregnant?" she gasped.
"Yes, so who's the lucky father?" he asked.
Belle froze and placed her hand over her stomach. She was pregnant, she was going to be a mother she couldn't believe this. She then looked up at Dr. Whale and smiled nervously.
"I um…I have to go…t-thank you." she said quickly as she hopped off the table and ran out the door.
Dr. Whale looked her a bit confused and nodded as she ran out. Belle just couldn't believe it…there was a baby inside her….and the only man she has ever slept with was Mr. Gold…so he was the father. Once she walked out into the waiting room Mr. Gold stood and smiled at her.
"What did Dr. Whale say, dearie?"
"I um…it's just a cold…I should get over it soon." she lied, she was honestly afraid of what would happen if she told him.
He smiled and nodded then placed a small kiss to her head.
"Very well, shall we go?"
Belle smiled a bit and nodded as she took his hand in hers tightly. A baby. They were going to be parents…
