It was official, in one day everything had changed. Belle could cope with the glances and the constant 'who's the baby daddy' gossip, but since her and Cameron's marriage had come to light people had been full on staring at her. It was only a month until she finished her English course, but still, Belle felt they were looking at her like she was one of those easy teens from TV that slept with all their Professors. Gossip had spread like wildfire and Cam's almost arrest hadn't traversed the college halls. It was odd, Belle thought that everyone would know everything but it seemed not.

She, Cam and Ruby had spent most of the night at the police station talking with Detective Humbert. Belle was amazed at how much information Cameron had on Regina, she had known nothing about the budget and was beyond shock that anyone would do such a thing. Belle had quickly discovered that the three were there to back up parts of the case Graham had begun to build against Dean Mills. Cam was the information, all The details and the paper trail, all the evidence. Belle was to show Regina's character, her evil nature and tendency to play dirty. Ruby, who was probably the most confused by the entire situation, was to back up Belle's story...and she did it quite well.

Thankfully Cam hadn't been arrested and a God must have felt kind because he had no lectures that day either. They had all thought that it was best for him not to show his face until they had Regina, let her think her plan had at least partially worked. No one could arrest Regina without enough evidence and they didn't want to spook her and lose not only the Dean but the paper trail too. Regina was good, but Cameron was better.

Belle walked down the hall after her Library Science class, everyone staring at her with no attempt to hide it. She felt like she was being eaten alive. Eyes occasionally glanced down to her almost five month belly then back up, obviously they had but two and two together and figured out Gold was the father. She felt sorry for the baby, like she and Cam had caused him or her some huge embarrassment. It was just when Belle felt like crying that an arm snaked around her shoulder and pulled her close, it took her less than half a second to realise it was Victor. She buried her nose in his shoulder breathing him in for a moment before he said.

"Come on, follow me."

Belle did as instructed and followed Victor through the halls glaring at anyone who dared look at her, she smiled a little seeing his protective side coming out. He led her to the library, not just because it was always the least populated area but for some comfort. They all knew how much she loved books. The blonde guided her around a stack and over to a table in the very back corner of the room, hidden by all the stacks, it was like a little sanctuary and she really needed it after all that had happened. Belle smiled again when she saw Jefferson sat with his back pressed against the wall, a Thermos of hot tea in his hand.

"Sounded like you need this." Jefferson said offering her the small plastic cup.

"Yeah," She sat on the chair Victor pulled out for her and took the cup. "I really do."

"So people know?" Victor took his own seat and gave Jefferson a quick kiss.

"Is it that obvious?" She tried to joke but it came out more of a terrified sob.

"Belle, honey. Ruby told us what happened and maybe its a good thing."

"Good thing? Victor how can this be a good thing?"

"Well, its a month Belle. A month and we're all back in Storybrooke."

"Victor's right." Jefferson began. "A month and then you, me, Victor, Cameron and Ruby are all home free. Who cares if they know, you're his wife and there is nothing they can do about it. Cameron was going to quit anyway."

"I know that everyone was going to find out eventually, but I thought it would be on my terms not Dean Mills'. She's ruined everything." Belle began to sob.

"Oh baby girl." The blonde pulled her in close to his chest again and took the green plastic up from her hand. "There, there. The Dean ruins everything. Ruby said you were all with the cops so that means you and Cameron win."

It was a nice thought, winning. Being able to defeat the evil queen and ride off into the sunset with their baby, but Belle knew that Regina wouldn't go down without one hell of a fight. Regina had challenged Cam to a fight to the death, Belle just hoped he she didn't lose him. He was her husband, her perfect Cameron.

"Do you want to stay with us tonight?" Jefferson asked pulling Belle from her mind.

"Thanks but no. I just want to be with Cam and Bae."

"There you are." Suddenly came Ruby's voice as she rounded a stack and threw her bag on the table. "I was looking for you everywhere." She sat on Victor's knee since there were no chairs left and looked at her best friend with such love and care. "How are you feeling?"

"I'm okay I guess. Just got to puck myself up, dust off and carry on." Belle forced herself to sound positive.

"Yeah." Ruby agreed. "Then when that hot detective locks her up you can grab your man and make out to the tune of Ding Dong The Witch Is Dead."

Belle couldn't hold in her giggle. "Yeah, something like that."

XXXX

"I don't like it, Sidney." The Dean told Professor Glass the second he poked his head through the door to her office. "They didn't arrest him."

"My friend at the station said that Gold, Miss French and Miss Lucas were at the police station, but no charges were brought." Sidney moved closer to the desk, meaning closer to Regina. "I think...I think they may have been able to explain the bruise. I mean you never knew how she got it, it could have happened on camera."

"Well thank you Sidney...for stating the bloody obvious as usual."

"Maybe, you just have to come up with something else."

Before she could respond with another off the cuff insult, laughing filtered through the glass door and into her office. It made her blood boil, Regina was already angry and teens giggling while everything around her fell apart was annoying to say the least. She flew up from her high-backed leather chair and stomped across the room to fling open the door.

"What is so funny?!" Regina asked in a demanding tone. "You, tell me."

Three girls stood in a huddle but turned and straightened in fear when addressed by their Dean. A redhead pushed the beautifulChinese girl Regina had pointed at forwards, she had big dark eyes and flowing hair.

"Who are you?" Regina asked.

"Mulan, Dean Mills."

"Care to explain the giggling?" It wasn't a request but she managed to make it sound like one.

Mulan cleared her throat. "Belle French and Professor Gold are married. Mary Margaret saw the whole thing."

Regina's face dropped like a tonne of bricks. The door was slammed shut and she returned to her chair. Sidney was in shock just like Regina but he managed to ask.

"What now?"

"Now? Now we're fucked."

"Why? Can't you get out of this?"

"Sidney, before I was using Gold's little crush against him. Now, I've been using his wife against him. His wife!"

Oh yeah, Regina was right.