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"I heard that Josephine caught them behind Granny's."

"I did too. Did you hear about when they were in the library?"

"No! The library?"

"Yes! I heard it from my sister's friend's brother's wife."

"Really?"

Belle unconsciously squeezed her husband's hand tighter at the whispers. Mr. Gold, on the other hand, was smirking like the mad man he was. The people in Storybrook weren't exactly known for their subtlety. Ever since Gold's little stunt in from of 'The Coven' as he called them, rumors had been flying. While his wife was annoyed, Gold took it as a huge boost to his ego, and Belle was close to slapping the grin off of his face. Finally, they reached home, and she happily slipped inside.

"I don't know why you're so upset, dearie,"he said, patting Draco's head affectionately."I like the fact that they're talking about us."

"They're spreading lies about us, Rum!"

Still smirking, Gold followed her to the living room."Not all of them are lies, or have you forgotten that we did indeed do it in the library? And in the shop. And in the woods that I owned. And-"

"Stop!"Belle was blushing like mad now at the memories."Okay maybe they're not all lies, but it's our business. They have no right to know what we do behind closed doors."

Gold sat down on the couch next to her."And just where do the doors in the woods lead to, love, Christmas Land?"

Belle whacked him over the head with a book she'd finished reading."Your sarcasm is not needed."

"Neither are your random acts violence towards me,"he said, rubbing his head."There is such as thing as spousal abuse, you know."

"I wouldn't be so violent if you weren't an ass, Rum."

"I wouldn't be such an ass if it wasn't so fun, dearie." She raised the book threateningly, and Gold held up his hands in surrender.

"I know that, you annoying little man. I bet it was Sydney who helped start this."

"Glass doesn't do anything without Regina's approval, and I doubt that she's interested in our sex lives. Especially since she knows that I know about hers."

Belle turned and looked at her husband."You know what?!"

"Oh yes. I found out some time ago and have saving it to use later. I just feel sorry for the poor lad she's with."

"Who is he?"

"I can't say. It would be an invasion of their privacy, you know."

Belle glared at him, and Gold snatched the book from her hand before she could hit him again."What do you want?"

"Whatever do you mean?"He asked a bit too innocently.

"What do you want in exchange for the name?"

Gold leaned back and folded his arms behind his head, still smirking."Let's see. I have money, power, and the most beautiful woman in the world as my wife. What is there for me to ask for?"

Belle smiled a bit at his words before an idea formed in her mind. Carefully, she rose to stand in front of him, and, mindful of his leg, straddled him. This caused the hem of her dress to rise, exposing her bare thighs, and his hands automatically moved to hold her in place.

"Stay silent if you want, Rumpelstiltskin. I have ways of making you talk."

At the sound of his real name from her lips, Gold shivered. She only said his full name when he was in trouble or when she wanted something. More often than not, she got what she wanted, and today would be no different. Gold could never deny his wife anything especially when her cleavage sat directly in his line of vision. She was so close that he could even see the bite marks he'd left the day before. Thoughts that were positively sinful ran through his mind, and Belle smiled when she felt the effects of said thoughts press against her thigh. She had him right where she wanted him, and they both knew it.

You are a weak man, Rumpelstiltskin. This woman has you wrapped around her finger. Admit it, you'd jump off the Toll Bridge if she asked you to.

Gold knew it was true, and he had no one to blame but himself. He'd fallen head over heels for the beauty in on his lap years ago."It's Graham. She had his heart before we came here, and I believe she has them hidden somewhere in town. He's been her boy toy for a long time, unwillingly of course."

Belle threaded her fingers through his hair."I thought Graham liked Emma."

Her husband's eyes fell closed at her touch."Hmm. He does. I think he's starting to remember. A little to the left, please."

She complied to his request."Regina's not gong to like that if she finds out."

Gold made a sound that sounded like a 'no', but Belle wasn't entirely sure. After a while, she removed her hands from his hair and threw her legs across his lap. Gold then propped his feet up on the coffee table causing her to slide closer to him. Both silently enjoyed each others company until Belle's laughter rang out.

"What's so funny?"

"It's just that Emma is technically Regina's granddaughter and is about to steal her boyfriend."

Gold chuckled and kissed the top of her head."That is very screwed up romance, love, but then again who are we to judge?"

TBC

Who else is counting down until the 30th? Just 12 days left! I just saw the promo for season 2 and I'm even more psyched. I'm posting this so that I don't go mad waiting.