"So your sure you can do this?" I ask Regina
"Of course i can dear. Emma and i have been experimenting with it ourselves." she says and i squeeze Belle's hand.
"and?"
"It works!" Emma exclaims resting her hands on Regina's belly.
"Thats amazing!" Belle and i squeal.
"And its the two of yours?" i ask
"100% our munchkin." Regina says
"okay yay! lets make a baby!" Belle yells and i laugh hugging her.
"okay guys we need to collect some DNA from both of you to make this little miracle." Emma says and i step closer to her.
Belle and i sit next to each other on the couch. Regina comes over and stands in front of Belle while Emma stands in front of me. Emma and Regina activate their magic and start pulling some DNA from us and into vials.
"So whose carrying?" Regina asks
"I am." Belle says
Regina takes the vials and walks over to Belle. I watch as she lifts the potions into the air right in front of Belle and moves them through the layers of clothing into Belle's stomach.
"ugh" Belle groans and i step closer to her
"you okay love?" i ask and she holds up a hand.
"I'll be fine." she whispers and Regina rubs her stomach.
"okay you guys. y'all should have a little one soon." Regina says excitedly.
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-Emma-
I come into the library intent on talking to Belle. She has to take it eaiser on Red its not fair to anyone. Belle is sorting books since its past closing time. She looks up and see me, giving me a weird look.
"Emma, is everything okay?" she asks and i nod walking over.
"Yeah everything is fine. We just need to talk for a moment." i say and she looks confused but nods.
"Listen, Red has the chance to be happy… for the first time in a long time. I need you to let her be happy." i say and Belle's jaw tightens but her eyes show her hurt.
"Why does this girl matter so much?" she asks crossing her arms.
"Belle we both know Red hasn't been with anyone since you guys broke up. She has been staying faithful to you. In her mind you are her mate and the love of her life. It makes her sick to look at another person." i say and i see a flash a remote go across Belle's face before it disappears.
"Well if she had been faithful in the first place this wouldn't have happened." she says coldly and i sigh.
"Listen what ever you think happened that night… didn't. You really should let Red explain. But if you wont at least let her be happy. You owe her that much, no matter what happened between you to she has always been a great mother to Asher and has helped you whenever you needed it." i say and Belle bites her lip.
"Does she know your here?" she asks
"No and she won't unless you tell her." i reply and she nods.
"Off the record…" she says and i nod slowly wanting to know where this is going to go.
"I don't know if i can let her go. My heart is intertwined with hers. She is my mate." she says softly and i step closer to her.
"I believe you do feel bad and love her, but you have been terrible to her for the last five years. You have flaunted your relationships in front of her, only to seduce her when they don't work out because you know you can use her because she loves you. All the while she has waited around and taken care of you and Asher."
Belle stares at me with her mouth hanging open. I normally would feel bad but this is my best friend we are talking about and its time someone stood up for her.
"Listen, i don't have anything against you. You know that. We all used to be great friends, but this is my best friend and someone needs to make sure she is taken care of." i say and she looks sympathetic.
"I understand Emma." she swallows.
"I can't tell you what to do, but i think you should let her explain. If you choose not to do that than at least let her go." i say before turning around and walking out of the library. with a quick glance over my shoulder i see her leaning against a rack of books.
-Red-
"Okay Ash we have to go meet your mom." i call coming into the hallway.
"okay momma I'm ready." She says and we leave the apartment.
We come downstairs and i see Belle leaning against her car. She smiles softly when she sees us coming.
"Hi mommy!" Asher says running over to her and Belle swings her up into her arms.
"Do you want me to put her bag in the trunk or the back seat?" i ask and she looks over Asher's shoulder at me. I'm surprised when she actually answers me.
"Trunk please." she says and i nod. I put the bag away before walking back over and standing in front of them.
"Okay my love, give me a hug goodbye." i say rubbing Asher's back. She leans off of Belle and reach for me. I take her and hold her close.
"Goodbye sweetheart. I love you." i say kissing her cheek. I give her back to Belle and watch her put Asher into the car. After she closes the door with one last glance over her shoulder at me i walk back into the apartment.
you have to let her go Red.