Unexpected Love
Mary Margaret skipped through town. Nobody could deny that this young lady was full of joy. Every step, huge smile and gleam in her eyes said it all. Another date with David. She couldn't retain her happiness. She couldn't contain her cheerfulness any longer. The need to share this news was going to burst out of her for all to hear, so she quickly made her way to the sheriff department, where Emma Swan now took over after Graham tragically passed away, and won the votes of the people.
Opening the front door, she stepped into the building. The sunlight lit up the area with its beams, giving it a welcoming invite. Only the two women populated the building. Again she skipped over to the blonde. Emma Swan was hunching over, holding her head in her hand reading intently at the papers that lay neatly on her desk. The woman didn't even notice the joyful brunette.
"I have such wonderful news to share!" Mary squealed like a schoolgirl as took a seat across from Emma. The smile never leaving her face. Emma finally averted her eyes from the papers to Mary Margaret. "Oh?" She asked as she leaned back in her seat, feeling more relaxed. "I have a date with David Nolan tonight." She popped up leaning closer. Emma's eyebrows rose. "When did this happen? Did he finally leave his wife? Why didn't you tell me you were still hung up on him?" Mary chuckled a bit. "I'm sorry I didn't tell you, we wanted to keep it to ourselves." She paused. "He hasn't left Kathryn yet, but I know he will." She said so enthusiastically, that she believed that David would leave his wife for her.
Emma stared at her friend. She didn't know if she should be as excited or tell her to be cautious of the situation. The blonde felt conflicted of the position she was in. She was happy that David and Mary were beginning to form a relationship but the man was still married. He did break her heart before and now she didn't know if he would get cold feet and do it again. To her, it seemed like Mary Margaret is being David's mistress and she didn't want to her friend in that way. But what could she say? She didn't want to hurt her feelings but she didn't want to go all crazy about it either. Snapping back to reality, she stared at the girl that was ecstatic to being concerned. "Sorry, I was just thinking." She folded her hands onto her lap. "I'm glad that you and David are becoming a pair, but perhaps you should wait until their divorce is final?"
Mary opened her mouth to speak but then closed it. She thought allocating about her circumstances with Emma would be a joyful banter but with the sheriff's response, she was not expecting. How could she argue with that? Her friend was right but she was still happy with David. Perhaps they should take it slow and wait but she couldn't, she was just too overexcited to wait for him. "Yeah, I guess you're right." Her eyes fell to the floor.
Emma lightly bit down on her bottom lip. Perhaps she should have been more supportive of her friend's decision but she did not want Mary Margaret to get hurt again. She knew her friend was very happy with David, she has never seen the girl so overjoyed, yet the situation was still sort of wrong. "But hey if he's leaving her then you guys should have some fun." She said quickly trying to make the situation not so bad. "So tell me what are you guys doing on this date? Is he taking you out on a romantic dinner? Perhaps take you out dancing?" She playfully asked, trying to cheer the girl up, but also wondering herself.
Mary's head rose quickly with that normal huge smile she always wears. "He said to meet him in a cabin that is in the woods. And not eat dinner, so I'm guessing, yes it will be a romantic dinner." Her left shoulder shifted forward as her head tilted down a bit. Emma smiled. "I'll let you borrow my car so you don't have to walk." Opening up a drawer to the desk she slid her keys across the desk, which stopped right at the edge of it. "Thank you very much." Mary's small tender hand picked up set of keys and placed them in her pocketbook. "I'll take good care of it and tell you all the details." She rose to her feet and turned to leave. Once the brunette was out of sight, Emma again bit on her bottom lip and became lost in thought.
Clothes flew from the closet onto the bed and floor. Indecisive was the mood. So many clothes but yet so little choice for a date. They were mostly for work. Nothing was appealing to her. Mary Margaret had to find a deal breaker for tonight, something that would attract her prince charming to choose her without hesitation over Kathryn. Though she was positive that his choice would be for her, it wouldn't help to spicing up the view a bit. What was she thinking? That wasn't her persona. David liked her for who she is, for what she stands for. The conversation between herself and Emma kept replaying over and over in cranium. "Perhaps you should wait until their divorce is final?" She closed her eyes and exhaled. Maybe she should just straight out and ask him herself, get a direct answer from the horse's mouth, and then she would feel more relaxed about the situation. But she couldn't help it, just being around him made her all warm and fuzzy. Finally deciding on a black skirt that covered her knees and a white blouse, she headed for the shower.
Driving a Volkswagen Beetle was almost a smooth ride. The vehicle felt every bump but was responsively great with turns. This was the first time she ever drove one and she liked it. One day she would be able to afford to buy her own automobile. Finally in the woods, David's car was just up ahead. She placed her car in park behind his and made her way to the front door of the cabin. Turning the handle, she stepped inside to a breathtaking scenery. A table sat in the middle of the room. Two place-mats laid on each end with a plate filled with food. Two glasses filled with champagne. A fire lit up the room. The flames danced in the darkness, while the blazed crackled from the wood.
David appeared from the bathroom and smiled at his love. "You look beautiful." Mary couldn't help but blush. "Thank you. This is such a romantic getaway." David took his hand in hers and guided her to the table. He pulled out the chair and she willingly sat upon the seat. He walked over to his own and joined her for dinner. The aroma of fish filled her nostrils as she figured out what they were eating. "I hope you like salmon." She stared at her food. She was a vegetarian. She didn't eat meat, for she loved animals and fish was no different. Noticing that she wasn't touching her food, he coughed. "I'm sorry, I should have asked." She smiled sweetly at him. "It's okay, I should have told you." Standing, he grabbed her hand once more and brought her over to the fire. "How about we jump straight to dessert?" She nodded and sat comfortably on the floor, keeping her legs closed so there was no opening of her skirt. David grabbed a bag of marshmallows, chocolate bars and graham crackers from his backpack, along with two sticks. He passed her one and began to place a marshmallow on the end of his. She did the same and held it against the heat of the fire. She wondered if now was the right time to ask him about the divorce but before she could decide his lips met hers and her mind went blank.
The front door to the cabin slammed open. David and Mary broke the kiss and stood to their feet from shock and fear since they didn't expect anyone to bother them. Kathryn Nolan had a anger written all over he face. If looks could kill, both of them would be dead on the floor.