A/N: Things are gonna heat up in this chapter, wink wink! Rated T for Rumbelle action, if you know what I mean!

December

Belle's birthday was coming up in a few days. Rumplestiltskin had made her a beautiful new winter coat for a gift, which he had dyed a beautiful shade of blue, which would go perfectly with her eyes. He and Baelfire had also built her a new shelf for books.

The day of Belle's birthday was cold but sunny. Rumplestiltskin and Bae helped Maurice tend to the sheep and feed the dogs, as always. That afternoon, they all gathered at the farmhouse to give Belle her presents. Maurice and Erik had got Belle a few new books she'd wanted, and some gold combs for her hair. After they had watched Belle open her presents and hung the new shelf on her wall, Maurice took Erik and Bae with him to go hunting for a couple days, before the snows started, leaving Rumplestiltskin and Belle alone.

Later that evening, Belle and Rumplestiltskin were relaxing by the fire. He noticed that she had been unusually quiet since Maurice and the boys had left.

"What are you thinking so hard about, Belle?" he finally asked.

"Oh, just thinking about what a good day it was today. I'm really glad we moved here, Rumple, and that we met you and Bae."

"I can't imagine life without you and Erik and your father, either. Besides Bae, of course, you're the closest thing to a family I've ever had."

Belle smiled at him, and reached out, brushing his hair away from eyes. She cupped his chin in her hand, with a look he'd never seen before.

"I want to try on my new coat," she said. "I'll be right back."

She walked back into the room a few minutes later, wearing the coat, and just as Rumplestiltskin imagined, she looked lovely. Then he was stunned when he she came near enough for him to see that she was wearing nothing underneath!

"Belle!" he whispered hoarsely. She sat down on the rug next to him, letting the coat slip off her shoulders alluringly.

"Rum, I love you. I want you. It's just that I never…" she let her voice trail off.

Rumplestiltskin had known, or at least assumed, that Belle was a virgin, and he had never tried to rush her into something she might not be ready for. Of course he desired her-what man wouldn't- but he loved her and respected her even more. So she'd decided she would have to let him know she was ready.

Moving in closer, she took his face in her hands and kissed him, sliding her tongue into his mouth. Rumplestiltskin slipped her coat off, laying it beneath her. He removed his shirt and pants and boots then tenderly, he laid her down. He began to kiss, and then lick, her neck, sliding his hands over her breasts and down her torso. Belle moaned and arched her back. He rolled over on top her carefully, and as slowly and gently as could, he penetrated her. She let out a small gasp and gripped his shoulders, and he hesitated for a second. This was her first time, and he didn't want her to feel any pain, or any fear. She moaned again, holding him tighter, so he continued. With every heartbeat, every breath, they gave themselves over to the passion they felt, going deeper and deeper until it finally culminated in a blinding flash, one delicious explosion of ecstasy that left them breathless and trembling in each other's arms.

They lay quietly in front of the fireplace. Underneath the quilt, Rumplestiltskin let his hand roam over Belle's body. The warmth of her, the softness of her skin, felt glorious. His hand stopped over her belly. Someday, their babies would grow there. The thought made him smile. They would have beautiful babies, all smart and good and kind like their mother. He buried his nose in her hair, breathing in her sweet scent as he drifted off to sleep, dreaming of Belle and their future children.

March

On the first day of spring, Rumplestiltskin and Belle stood in the front room of Maurice's house as Baelfire, Erik and Maurice looked on while the clergyman led them in their vows. Maurice and the boys let out a big cheer as Rumplestiltskin took Belle in his arms, sealing the marriage with a kiss.

"I love you so much, Belle," Rumplestiltskin whispered as he held her in his arms.

"I love you too," she said, smiling up at him. "Always and forever."

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