Chapter Text
Nothing But The Truth.
The bright rays of the morning sun drifted through the window and danced across her skin as she slept. Gold stood at the foot of the bed staring at her sleeping figure, hardly able to believe that she was back in his life, not simply as a friend but as his wife. He smiled to himself as he gazed upon her beauty and made his way to her, eager to not waste any more time. Enough time wasting had occurred already. Although his journey to the underworld had seemed to last no more than a few weeks in Storybrooke, Gold was more than aware of the time that he and Belle had spent apart. Gold placed the tray he had been holding on the bedside cabinet and perched himself onto the bed next to her. He felt a slight pain in his chest as his thoughts drifted to the moments that he and Belle had spent separated. He had lost her so many times and not expected her to return. Gold was determined that he would not travel down the same path again. However he had soon come to the devastating conclusion that losing her; his beauty, his wife, his Belle was unfortunately inevitable. He manoeuvred his arm around the back of her in order to hold his weight before placing his lips delicately ontop of hers in lovely and delicate kiss.
Belle stirred beneath him and a smile crept upon her face as her eyes opened slowly and gazed upon him. His lips quickly mimicked her smile as he stared at her in awe of not only her beauty but also her ability to still love him after all the pain that he had caused. The thought of causing her pain instantly caused his smile to disappear and that familiar pain in his chest arose again. Gold watched as her blue eyes seemed to sparkle in the sun and wondered how he had become so lucky. He placed his hand to the side of her face lovingly, carefully brushing her curls to once side.
"Good morning sweetheart", Gold whispered with a smile. His hand cradled her face as he continued to lose himself in her alluring blue eyes. Gold prayed that Belle did not see the secret he was keeping. He prayed that Belle could not see the darkness coursing through his being as she stared right back at him. Belle seemed to stare for a moment too long. She was reading him, like an open book. His heart clenched in fear that she may have discovered he was hiding something. His world as he knew it began to crumble at his feet. Gold opened his mouth to utter an apology but then Belle returned Gold's smile and placed her hand ontop his which was resting on her cheek.
"Good morning", she whispered back. Gold stared into his loves' eyes, temporarily getting lost in the light and love that he saw there. Her soul was utterly the opposite to his; Her soul was full of light and heroism and his was full of darkness and mischief. The thought left an awful distaste in his mouth. He cleared his throat before removing his hand from her face and pointing to the tray, containing eggs, pancakes, a cup of tea and a small yellow flower in a vase, that he had brought for her.
"I brought you some breakfast", he stated as she manoeuvred into a sitting position and he posititioned the tray on her lap.
"It's perfect, thank-you", she answered shyly, smiling up at him. She took the teacup in her hands and began to sip from it. Her eyes closing as the hot liquid slipped past her lips. Gold flits from watching her eat to looking down at his fingers. He wants to make the most of the time they have left together. Before the inevitable destroys this, his happiness and them.
"Listen, Belle..." He pauses as her brow furrows and she places her teacup down. "I was thinking, perhaps we could spend some time together... This weekend... Just the two of us." He stammers nervously. A small smile creeps across her features as she reaches across the tray in front of her and envelopes him in a tender embrace.
"I would love to", she whispers against his neck. The warmth of her breath tickling him as she speaks. His arms fold around her, breathing in her scent for just a moment before she pulls away. He frowns in disappointment at the loss of her warmth. However he soon thinks of the weekend and his mood lifts. He lets half a smile drift across his lips.
"Great! Pack a bag and get dressed. I have a some business I must take care of. When I return we shall take our leave, okay?" Belle nods her head in agreement before throwing the duvet covers back and leaving the bed. She walks slowly in the direction of the bathroom dressed in her silk nightdress. Gold watches as her hips sway and her brunette curls fall loosely down her back. He sighs quietly as her figure disappears from his vision. He can only think about the many tortuous times that she has walked away from him before, without a promise of his return.
As he hears the water fall from the shower, tears begin to form in his eyes as he reminds himself to cherish every moment with her that the weekend ahead will bring. Gold is sure that the weekend ahead will be filled with happiness and love for the both of them. However the happiness will soon fade and the devastating inevitability of being alone will make itself known once his secret is revealed. She would surely leave him as soon as he confesses the desperate decision he made in an hour of pain and darkness. The decision to once again take on the power of being the dark one. The darkness had come between them so many times. He thought for a moment. No. The lies and deceit had lead belle to turn away from him. This time would be different. If he were to lose her, he would do so honourably. He would not lie to her again but he would grant himself one last weekend before he revealed the truth to her. Gold wanted one last weekend to feel her love for him before the monster inside of him is once again exposed.
Gold stands and moves towards the window, looking out onto the town of Storybrooke as he continues to be utterly lost in his own thoughts. A hand touching his shoulder pulls him from his reverie as does the soft sound of his name rolling off of her tongue.
"Rumple?" she says softly, he can hear a hint of concern in her words. He closes his eyes trying to rid the sadness in his eyes before turning to face her. She looks delicious as ever dressed in only a towel with damp hair swept over one shoulder, revealing her precious milky skin to his greedy eyes.
"I thought you had business to attend to," Belle questions as her eyes sparkle with contentment and endearment.
"I do," he answers and returns her smiles. Gold reaches for his cane and leans on it heavily."I wont be long," he states. Belle nods and almost turns away but not before Gold reaches for her wrist and pulls her to him gently. He envelopes her in a tight embrace. His arms wrap possessively around her waist as his nose becomes buried in her hair. Gold inhales Belles intoxicating scent of vanilla and... and Belle. He feels her hands in his hair and at the nape of his neck. He revels in her closeness and how her hands feel threaded through his hair. However, after a few moments, she all too quickly pulls back. His heart twinges with disappointment before she places a lingering gentle kiss upon his lips. Then he is lost. Lost in her. Lost in Belle. Gold deepens the kiss. He moves his tongue against her lips lightly until she grants him access. He savours the taste of her and the feel of her lips on his. Gold tightens his arms around her waist as her finger nails lightly scrape against his skull. He feels dizzy with passion and love for her but forces himself to pull away before they become carried away. They continue to hold each other and Belle lays her forehead against his. In the same way they had when they shared their first dance after their wedding.
"I'll see you soon," Belle whispers breathlessly. Gold nods before pulling away. He collects his cane from the dresser before taking one last look at her. A sad smile makes its way across his face before he turns to leave. He prays no-one enlightens her before he can return and decides to move as quickly as he finds possible in order to prolong their happiness. Gold descends down the stairs where he collects his coat quickly and leaves the house. This business unfortunately could not wait and as soon as it was dealt with he could finally enjoy his last weekend with his beautiful Belle.