*okay bear with me, I know this chapter is kinda terrible and took forever but I swear it does get better.

Minor sex references in this chapter, just so you know.

Disclaimer: views expressed by certain characters are not necessarily the views of me. And if you think that they are going 'too fast' then just think about the True Love and they're in Enchanted Forest so things are different there..*

They practically ran back to the cottage, once Victor had caught up with Ruby, to make sure that they weren't late for dinner.

When they arrived, Granny had already finished making dinner, but she was now sitting in her comfy chair, knitting the baby blanket for Snow. Victor saw a completely different side to her than he had done before; she looked so happy. And, luckily, she didn't even seem to mind that they were a little late. Probably because they had been to Snow's. It seemed that if Snow thought Victor was okay then so did everyone else and that was fine by him.

In fact, Granny was so content with knitting that she let Victor and Ruby eat dinner alone together. She had made her legendary lasagne an it was indeed pretty perfect. The two of them chatted as they ate.

"Thank you for today." Ruby said.

"You're welcome. Snow is a great lady."

Ruby eyed him suspiciously. "She said something to you, didn't she?"

"I have no idea what you're talking about." Victor replied.

Ruby narrowed her eyes jokingly and grinned at him. Without thinking, she leaned across the table and put her hand on his. They both blushed and Ruby went to take her hand away but Victor held on. He put his other hand on her cheek and she leaned into him.

"Thank you." She said again.

Victor looked confused. "For what?"

"For staying here."

He smiled at her. "You're welcome."

They stayed that way for a while until they thought they heard Granny coming towards them and when they realised it wasn't her, they dissolved into giggles.

At this point, Victor felt so happy. The happiest he had felt in a long time. Having Ruby in his life, even for such a short time (though it felt longer) had changed him. He wasn't sure he'd ever want to go back to his Land now. The thought of going back scared him so much that he chose not to think about it. Instead he concentrated on the fact that he still had many days left in this Land and with Ruby.

After they had finished eating, they rejoined Granny in the living room. She had given up knitting for the evening, but was sat in front of the fire. Ruby and Victor sat on the double seat facing Granny. As there wasn't much entertainment in the house, Granny decided to tell some stories. During these stories, she tried to catch Victor's eye, but he was so immersed in the stories, he didn't notice.

She was in the middle of a story and interrupted herself with a suspiciously fake yawn. "Well, I'm tired, I must be going to bed."

She kissed Ruby on the cheek and leaned into Victor, whispering into his ear. "For God's sake, kiss her, you idiot!" And with that, she went off to bed.

Ruby looked at him with her beautiful eyes and he knew that he should listen to Granny. He put both of his hands on her face and she closed her eyes. He leaned in nervously and placed his lips onto hers. Instead of pulling away, Ruby deepened the kiss, putting her arms around him. Eventually they both pulled away.

After a moment of silence, Ruby was the first to speak. "Wow." Was what she said.

"I was just thinking the same thing."

"That was something."

Victor smiled at her. "I've been wanting to do that since we met."

Ruby giggled. "What, a whole two days ago?!" She teased.

"It feels like it's been longer!"

"Yeah it does." Ruby replied. "So, what convinced you to kiss me today?"

"Well, Granny and Snow helped play a part."

"I knew it! They are so trying to get me a man!"

"I'd very much like to be that for you." Victor said honestly.

"Oh Victor, I'd like that too, but you have to leave soon."

"Let's not think about that. Let's just think of the time we have together. Okay?"

She nodded. "Okay."

He kissed her softly. "Good. Now, you need to get some sleep, you look as though you're about to drop off!"

She agreed and he walked her to her room.

"Goodnight Victor." She pulled him in for a hug and stayed in his arms for a while.

"Goodnight my Ruby." He placed one last kiss on her lips and headed off to his bed where he knew he would at least have happy dreams.

The next morning, it was Ruby who woke up to the smell of cooking. She wondered into the kitchen to find Victor making pancakes.

"Victor, you're making breakfast!" Was how she greeted him.

He put the last pancake on the plate. "Is that okay?"

She laughed. "Of course it is!"

He placed the pancakes on the table and gave her a quick kiss. "Well, eat up then." And she did.

A week passed in no time at all and they spent all their time together. They had picnics, Victor drew pictures for her, Ruby usually made the food for them. They visited Snow and checked up on Jefferson. (Victor couldn't help but feel smug when Jefferson looked jealous of his and Ruby's hands intertwined.) They even managed to get Belle out of the castle for some tea.

The two of them were so sickeningly happy, that on the seventh day, when they were having a fake argument about pancakes, Granny could take it no longer.

She slammed her hands on the table, startling the both of them. "You're like a married couple already, just act like one."

"Granny, what are you saying?" Ruby questioned.

"Look, I'll go out of the house if it makes it easier, just share a bed for crying out loud." She grabbed her bow and left them alone.

The two of them were quiet for a moment.

"Is that what you want?" Victor asked.

"Yes." She replied. "Don't you?"

"Of course I do!" He frowned. "It's just been a while."

Ruby grinned at him. "Well, I'll be happy to teach you!" She dragged him to the bedroom and let's just say, it was indeed lucky that Granny had left the house.

Granny did not return for four days and in those four days, they never left the bedroom (except to go to the bathroom and for food.) Both of them were somewhat experienced, but sex had never been like this for either of them. They fit one another perfectly and knew exactly what the other one wanted. Even when Granny returned, they continued to share the bed. Just sleeping, in the literal sense, with each other was enough

The night before Victor was supposed to leave, they were snuggled up in bed, he was playing with her hair.

"I don't want you to leave." She said.

"And I don't want to go."

"Can't you stay?"

"You know I want to. I would if I could."

She kissed him. "You're the best thing to happen to me."

"And you, me."

That night, it was hard for both of them to sleep.

"Victor! Victor! Wake up, we have to go!"

"I don't want to go." He was still half asleep and didn't know what was going on.

"Honey, it's urgent."

He could tell from her tone it was serious, so he woke himself up and got dressed as quick as he could. He went into the living room, where both Granny and Ruby looked worried. Granny was holding a piece of paper.

"What's going on?" He asked.

Granny held up the note. "The baby is coming. And so is the curse."