Happy Holidays, joylee56!
Title: The Dry Spell
Recipient: joylee56
Author: Anon
Rating: M
Characters/Pairings: Rumpel/Belle, and Ariel friendship
Word Count: 3,975
Warnings: Some explicit sex
Summary: Belle and Rumpel are both missing each other after she moves out of his home. This takes place a few weeks after the mine incident. Ariel is a great friend to both and gives them much needed advice and instruction.
Author's Notes: In this story I used Ariel instead of Ruby. I like both women, but Ariel and Belle were just too cute together in Dark Hollow. In this story Ariel has been in Storybrooke all along but her cursed life was spent as a burlesque dancer at the Rabbit Hole. She has some of Ruby's uninhibited sexuality but still some of that sweet Ariel innocence we all love.
Notes: Ariel was in Storybrooke all along. She will be used instead of Ruby as the friend that helps Belle and Rumpel.
The Dry Spell
He was over three hundred and forty years old, and he still couldn’t get the hang of dating. Dating was the way this modern land described courtship. Rumpel shook his head as he looked himself over in the mirror. He was wearing a fitted black Armani suit with a dark crimson tie. His hair was cooperating with him this morning and was staying out of his eyes. He felt that he looked the part of a confident man even if he felt the opposite.
It had been three weeks since the curse broke. It had been two weeks since Belle moved out of his home and into the tiny two room apartment above the library. Rumpel had seen her twice since the move, once in passing on the way to Granny’s, and another time when she stopped by the shop to give him back the book that she had borrowed. This was entirely too little interaction for his liking. He woke up this morning from another bad nightmare about being unable to save Baelfire from the portal, and upon waking, reached out for the comforting embrace of his beloved. Sadly, the moment his hands grasped the soft silk cover he remembered that she was across town sleeping soundly without him. It was the last time he wanted to sleep without her especially after all that had separated them before, he would be damned if his own demons would place the final wall between them.
Rumpel looked himself over once more and set his mind on the day ahead. He would stop by Granny’s and pick up two orders of blueberry pancakes with a side of sausage and then surprise Belle with breakfast. She would be waking within the next thirty minutes and he would be there with her favorite meal.
Belle turned off her alarm clock and rolled over to the other side of her bed. She still expected to feel Rumpel’s body beside hers. Sighing in frustration over the current state of her relationship, Belle crawled out of bed and began to ready herself for the day.
It was about fifteen minutes later, as Belle was applying a light amount of blush to her cheeks, when she heard a knock at her door.
“Belle, it’s me.” Rumpel said from behind the door.
Belle’s face lit up into a smile. She ran over to the door to let her true love in.
“Good morning Rumpel. This is a nice surprise.” She said as she leaned in to kiss his cheek as she guided him inside her home.
Rumpel was carrying a Granny’s bag in one hand and his signature gold cane in the other.
“I’m glad you think so. I brought breakfast milady.”
Belle squealed in delight when she saw him open the boxes to reveal blueberry pancakes and sausage.
“Oh, this looks so good. Rumpel thank you. I was craving these today. Come let’s sit on the sofa.”
The two moved to sit down on the lavender colored couch. Sitting beside one another, the two settled down and began to eat their breakfast.
“Rumpel, what made you decide to see me this morning?” She asked as she took a sip of her orange juice. Rumpel leaned back against the sofa cushions.
“Well, I thought it about time we had a proper sit down together. We haven’t seen much of one another lately…I missed you.” He added the last part in a whispered tone.
Belle smiled fondly at him and placed a hand on top of his own.
“I’ve missed you too. Let’s make this a regular thing, you and me, breakfast twice a week at my house…”
“And dinner twice a week at mine?” He asked with a hopeful grin.
“Only if we have lunch at Granny’s twice a week together too.” She said with a giggle.
“Of course. So it’s a deal?”
“The deal is struck.” She said as she leaned forward to kiss him gently on the lips.
The next day Belle was organizing the fiction shelves of the library when she noticed Ariel enter the room.
“Hey Belle. I thought I’d help out with the library today. Astrid said you had a lot of books to organize and as much as I love Eric, I really need something to do besides well…him.” She said with a blush and a giggle.
Belle’s eyes widened in surprise by her friend’s blunt admission but then she laughed as well.
“Of course you can help. Actually you see those boxes over there? I need everything sorted by author alphabetically.”
“Sure I can do that.” Ariel said as she walked over and began rummaging through the box.
“So, how are you and Rumpel?”
Belle sighed to herself and leaned against the book shelf.
“Well, he came over yesterday and brought breakfast. It was lovely and we agreed to make time for meal dates. The only problem really is that I still miss him like crazy. Sometimes I regret moving out.”
Ariel nodded sympathetically.
“I can understand that, but Belle you moved out for a reason. You needed to grow on your own for a bit, and he needed to become more willing to be honest with you.”
“I know but I didn’t want us to be so separate…We haven’t…you know… done it in a while.”
Ariel was confused for a moment, and then the truth of her friend’s words dawned on her.
“How long?”
Belle counted back the days in her mind.
“It’s been exactly two weeks, four days, and 18 hours.”
Ariel laughed at her friend and walked over to join her against the shelf.
Belle rolled her eyes playfully and rubbed her face in her hands.
“That’s not that surprising. I’m sure he’s not completely sure where he stands with you since that day in the mines. Have you sent out any signals that you want to spend some time together, preferably without clothes on?”
“I, well, I guess I didn’t really think that I had to. Rumpel has always initiated love making.”
“Then it’s time for you to take the reins. When are you meeting him again?”
“Tonight, I am going over his place for dinner.”
“Perfect. Wear something he loves and make sure it’s sexy. I’ll come by and help you with your hair and makeup. Once you go over there, make sure you find any reason to touch him. Smile at him and try to get him to touch you back. It shouldn’t be long before he’s rushing you to his bed.”
“You’re sure this will work?”
“For twenty-eight years I was a burlesque dancer at the Rabbit Hole, and I learned a few things about enticing the men of this town. Eric was my number one customer and even without our memories the man knew he wanted me.”
“Well, for twenty-eight years I was held in an asylum, and Rumpel thought me dead. I’m not really skilled at seduction Ariel.” Belle said as she bit her lip.
Ariel put a hand on her shoulder.
“I’ll help you get your man. Anyway, if you’re frustrated you can only imagine how out of his mind with lust he is right now.”
“Why do you say that?”
“Duh, you’re his true love come back to life. He had you for a few weeks all to himself and now he barely sees you. I’m sure it’s taking all of his restraint not to grab you and kiss you silly.”
Belle smiled brightly. “I hope your right.”
A few hours later in Gold’s shop…
“Ah, I’m taking a lunch break in a minute, Ariel.” Rumpel said as he locked the register and grabbed his coat.
Ariel was admiring a silver watch that she knew Eric would love for his birthday
.
“Oh, sure I’ll come back later. Oh, Rumpel how are you and Belle doing? Can I expect you guys over for Eric’s birthday Sunday?” She asked trying to get a feel for Rumpel’s feelings about Belle.
Rumpel stilled at the question and leaned back against the wall.
“Well, we are doing better than before. We’ve established a bit of a date schedule. I came yesterday with breakfast and she’s coming over for dinner tonight…”
“But? I feel like you want to say more.” She said knowingly as she took a seat on a nearby stool.
Ariel had never had any problems with Rumpelstiltskin in the Enchanted Forest or in Storybrooke. He was actually kind to her in both places. He made her a special bracelet that when worn would allow her to grow legs. She wore it to be with Eric in the old world. His only price was her special oyster pearl. He used it to make an enchanted necklace for Belle. In Storybrooke, when they were cursed, he had been a nicer landlord to her than to his other tenants, and he never treated her badly because of what she did at the Rabbit Hole. When the curse broke and she found out that he was Belle’s true love, a friend she had made during a swim through the lakes of the Enchanted Forest realm, she knew that he couldn’t have been as bad as everyone often said.
“Rumpel, come on. Just tell me what’s on your mind.”
“I miss her. I got used to waking up with her by my side…You can’t imagine how much I dreamed of having her with me again… years of false memories of a love that was killed in a treacherous car accident and then regaining my memory when Emma came to town and remembering the real way that I lost her.”
Ariel got up and stood next to the world weary sorcerer.
“But even that wasn’t the real story. I then find out that she was here all along and held captive by that venomous She-devil.”
“I get it Rumpel. I mean I’ll never truly get what you endured, but I do know how painful it can feel to not know if you’ll ever see your love again. But you have her back and it’s time to cherish her in the present and stop thinking of her in the past.”
Rumpel sighed and sat down.
“I want to hold her and kiss her and…” Rumpel didn’t finish the sentence. He was blushing and realized he had divulged a bit more than he intended.
Ariel grinned at his slip of the tongue.
“It’s natural to miss those kinds of things. Have you told her that?”
“Things are very delicate between us right now. I don’t want her to run away again.”
“She loves you Rumpel. You should do something to show her you want her and not just for a lunch date. You are the Dark One I’m sure you’ve seduced hundreds of maidens.”
He laughed darkly and looked out at the shop.
“Most of those stories are tall tales and silly gossip. I have some experience, but I was never a lothario. I intend to court her properly as the noble lady she is. I should have done that all along…”
“Rumpel, Belle is a passionate woman as you well know. She loves your old-fashioned gentleman ways, but she also loves it when you knock her off her feet. Believe me; she misses you just as much miss her.”
Ariel then quickly put a hand over her mouth after she realized she just revealed Belle’s secret. The sorcerer noticed right away.
“Did she tell you something? Ariel, tell me.”
“All I am going to say is come prepared for that dinner date tonight.” She said as she gathered her purse and quickly ran out of the shop.
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“Okay, Belle, let’s do a little shadow on your eyes and give you a light lip color. Then let’s do your hair in light waves cascading down your back.”
Belle sat in front of the vanity and watched as Ariel worked her magic. After an hour of primping, Belle was a sultry vision.
“Oh, this is lovely. Thank you so much! But what should I wear? Rumpel loves me in pretty much everything I wear.”
Ariel grinned and snuck to the bathroom where she had placed a shopping bag.
“I came prepared. He’ll never know what hit him once you show up in this.” She said a she pulled out a beautiful red lace mini dress.
“Wow. That’s very pretty and…short.” Belle said nervously.
“Only Rumpel will see you in it. You can wear your long black trench coat that night. Believe me when you take off your coat he will be a pile of mush.”
“Alright. Let me try it on.”
Rumpel made her favorite dish, braised chicken thighs and tomatoes with rice on the side. For dessert he bought a rich dark chocolate mousse cake. He knew that playing a little Miles Davis in the background would help finish setting the mood.
As he was putting the final touches on the table setting, Rumpel heard Belle knock on the front door. Smiling in anticipation Rumpel ran a hand through his hair and straightened his tie before meeting his love at the door.
“Hello, Sweetheart.”
Belle was wearing a long black trench coat which Rumpel thought odd because it was rather warm tonight, but he merely shrugged the thought off.
“Hello, Rumpel. I brought some white wine.” She said as she held up the bottle for his perusal. He smiled and took the bottle from her as he ushered her inside.
“Let me take your coat.”
Belle blushed a little bit and slowly unbuttoned her trench and slipped it from her frame. Rumpel sucked in a breath from the sight. The deep red lace dress which met her upper thighs was very beautiful. She looked amazing and he wanted nothing more than to see her out of it.
“You look great. New dress?” He asked in a tight voice as he placed her coat on the rack.
“Yes. I saw it and thought it was perfect for tonight. You like it?”
He walked around her and looked at her from all angles.
“You look ravishing.”
I hope ravishing enough to be ravished. Belle thought to herself.
Ravishing enough to be ravished. Rumpel thought to himself.
After a few heated looks the two retreated to the dining room where Rumpel set up their dinner.
“Oh, Rumpel this looks lovely.” Belle said as she looked at the lit candles and vases of roses that were around the room.
“I also made your favorite tonight.” He said as he retreated to the kitchen. Belle followed him and made sure to grasp his hand. He smiled at the touch and leaned a bit more against her as they walked.
“Here it is.” Rumpel said as he pointed to the chicken concoction. Belle walked forward to look closer.
“This looks divine and smells just as good can I have a taste?” She asked coyly as she leaned against the kitchen counter. Her legs looked long in the black stilettos that he only now realized she was wearing. Clearing his throat he took a spoon and doled some of the chicken into it. Belle held her hand out to take the utensil only to find that Rumpel had other plans.
“Let me.” He said as she opened her mouth and he placed the spoon through.
He was very close to her now, so close that he could smell the lily perfume lingering on her neck. She closed her eyes in satisfaction and hummed in content.
“Is it good?” He asked in a barely audible tone. Nothing was sexier than a Belle satisfied.
She opened her eyes to see him right near her face. Purposely licking her lips, Belle leaned forward close enough to kiss him.
“It’s the best thing I’ve ever tasted.”
Rumpel leaned closer but still neither was yet touching the other.
“Well, I know something that tastes even better.” He said in a whisper.
“What?”
Rumpel didn’t answer with words instead he kissed her with renewed hunger. His tongue pushed through her lips as his lips sucked against her own. Belle was momentarily shocked but soon responded just as enthusiastically.
It didn’t take long before Belle was on the kitchen counter with Rumpel between her legs. He kissed down her neck over her collarbone before pushing the top of her dress down and softly kissing her lace covered breasts.
“This is quite lovely it’s a shame I’m going to rip it off.” He said with an impish giggle as he palmed her breast. Belle ran a hand through his hair.
“No need for that. It unclasps right here.” She said as she pointed to the little hook that sat between her breasts.
“Ah, I see, how convenient.” He said as he unhooked the bra and slid it off her arms. Her nipples were hard and rosy. He quickly placed the right one in his mouth as he started to rub the other. Belle arched back and let out a sigh.
“Yes. That feels amazing. I’ve missed this.” She said as she started to pant. His ministrations were already working her to that blissful climax.
Rumpel gently bit her nipple and then stood up.
“Me too. I have been craving this for weeks.” He said as he began kissing her neck again. Belle moaned in response to his fiery kisses and the hard bulge pressing between her legs.
“Rumpel magic the clothes gone. I can’t wait anymore.” She said as she began to rub herself against him. Moaning at her action he picked her up and with a flash of his hands transported them to his bed. With another flick of his hands they were both stark naked.
He placed her on the bed. The two just stared at one another for a moment. Belle leaned forward and traced a finger down his chest and near his inner thigh making sure not to touch him where he wanted most.
She smiled at his intake of breath.
“I forgot how large your estate was.” She said coyly as she leaned back against the pillows. Her hair fell over her shoulders as she spread her legs wide. Rumpel’s mouth went dry at the sight of her soft wet folds.
“Well, let me reacquaint you with a thorough tour.” He said as he crawled on to the bed to join her. She opened her arms to him and cradled his body within her own.
“Yes. I would like to take that tour.” She said as she slid her hand down to his crotch and began to pump him slowly. Rumpel half moaned and laughed at her words and then pressed her firmly to the mattress.
“Let me guide the tour.” He said as he held her hands down with one of his own as he kissed down her body and slowly ventured to the apex between her thighs. Belle arched up as Rumpel took his finger and gently separated her lower lips. He leaned forward and slipped his finger through while his tongue traced her glistening clit.
“Hmmm just like that.” She said as began to slowly rub against his tongue. Rumpel began to passionately devour her. His whole mouth took in her mound as two fingers steadily pushed through her entrance. After a few more solid sucks and licks Belle came apart above him.
Crashing to the bed, Belle was trying to get her breathing under control when Rumpel reappeared above her. His cock looked painfully hard and Belle wanted to relieve his pressure.
“You enjoy the first leg of the tour?” He asked with a pleased grin.
Belle sat up on her knees and placed her hands on his waist.
“It was definitely worth the wait. I’d like to show you something too.” She said as she licked her lips and moved to kiss the head of his penis. Rumpel sighed in relief and began to run his fingers through her hair.
“Do with me what you like.” He said in a needy whimper. Belle smiled at his disheveled state. After one more delicate kiss to the head of his penis, she opened her mouth and began to suck him thoroughly. He trembled above her. Making sure he stayed tight within her grasp, Belle held on to his buttocks and began to take him deeper into her mouth. He held her head tight. Nonsensical words sprung from his lips as Belle’s tongue did wonderful things to the underside of his cock.
“Belle, I want to come inside of you.” He said in a high voice that signaled to her he was barely holding on. She slipped him from her mouth and grabbed his hand to pull him on top of her.
“Let’s finish that tour.” She said breathily. Rumpel pushed her down and quickly pushed himself through her hot folds. They both cried out in relief as they were finally joined together. Rumpel moved slow at first but went harder as Belle began to push in time.
“Rumpel, I love you.” She said as she came hard at the pressure of his finger on her clit. Rumpel kissed her in response before coming himself. With a heavy breath he collapsed next to her on the pillows.
“I love you too.” He finally said as he turned on his side to hold her to his chest.
“So, how was dinner last night?” Ariel asked Belle.
Belle smiled to herself before lowering the book she was reading.
“It was very nice. We ate braised chicken and had chocolate mousse for dessert.”
“That’s all? You guys didn’t…you know?”
Belle smirked and then Ariel started to laugh.
“It was that good huh?”
Belle sighed happily and leaned back in her chair.
“We didn’t eat the meal until this morning if that’s anything to go by.”
“Wow. You guys didn’t even eat before well you ate.” Ariel said with a smug look. Belle blushed at the pun but then nodded in agreement.
“I probably shouldn’t ask this but is he a good um…eater?” Ariel asked.
Belle bit her lip and smiled. “A champ.”
Ariel giggled and shook her head in astonishment.
“So, what does this mean? Are you still living separately?”
“Oh, yes but with more sleepovers. I can have my independence and still have my Rumpel.”
“He’ll be happy to hear that. Oops!” Ariel said as she covered her mouth.
“Did he tell you something?”
“Uh, he missed you just as much. We talked at his shop yesterday…"
“About our sex life?”
“No, I mean kind of. Rumpel talked around it, but he was feeling just as frustrated as you were.”
“So, he knew that I was planning on seducing him?”
“Maybe a little but not the details. God, I am terrible at keeping secrets.”
Belle grinned and walked over to hug her friend.
“You’re a great friend. You helped me and Rumpel. He told me late last night about all his fears, and I told him mine. We wouldn’t have even got to that place if you hadn’t been a great shoulder for us both to lean on. Thank you.”
Ariel blushed.
“I’m glad I could help with the whole seduction. So, can I expect you guys on Sunday?”
“We’ll definitely be there.” A new voice said as both women looked over to see Rumpel standing in the doorway.
Belle smiled and walked over to greet him with a hug and kiss.
“You’re up for it then?” Belle asked him with a mischievous look.
“Of course I am .Besides we have all of Saturday to ourselves.”
Ariel rolled her eyes and walked over to the door.
“Guys, seriously I love you but get a room.” She said as she quickly exited.
The lovers laughed and then embraced in a tender hug.
Recipient: joylee56
Author: Anon
Rating: M
Characters/Pairings: Rumpel/Belle, and Ariel friendship
Word Count: 3,975
Warnings: Some explicit sex
Summary: Belle and Rumpel are both missing each other after she moves out of his home. This takes place a few weeks after the mine incident. Ariel is a great friend to both and gives them much needed advice and instruction.
Author's Notes: In this story I used Ariel instead of Ruby. I like both women, but Ariel and Belle were just too cute together in Dark Hollow. In this story Ariel has been in Storybrooke all along but her cursed life was spent as a burlesque dancer at the Rabbit Hole. She has some of Ruby's uninhibited sexuality but still some of that sweet Ariel innocence we all love.
Notes: Ariel was in Storybrooke all along. She will be used instead of Ruby as the friend that helps Belle and Rumpel.
The Dry Spell
He was over three hundred and forty years old, and he still couldn’t get the hang of dating. Dating was the way this modern land described courtship. Rumpel shook his head as he looked himself over in the mirror. He was wearing a fitted black Armani suit with a dark crimson tie. His hair was cooperating with him this morning and was staying out of his eyes. He felt that he looked the part of a confident man even if he felt the opposite.
It had been three weeks since the curse broke. It had been two weeks since Belle moved out of his home and into the tiny two room apartment above the library. Rumpel had seen her twice since the move, once in passing on the way to Granny’s, and another time when she stopped by the shop to give him back the book that she had borrowed. This was entirely too little interaction for his liking. He woke up this morning from another bad nightmare about being unable to save Baelfire from the portal, and upon waking, reached out for the comforting embrace of his beloved. Sadly, the moment his hands grasped the soft silk cover he remembered that she was across town sleeping soundly without him. It was the last time he wanted to sleep without her especially after all that had separated them before, he would be damned if his own demons would place the final wall between them.
Rumpel looked himself over once more and set his mind on the day ahead. He would stop by Granny’s and pick up two orders of blueberry pancakes with a side of sausage and then surprise Belle with breakfast. She would be waking within the next thirty minutes and he would be there with her favorite meal.
Belle turned off her alarm clock and rolled over to the other side of her bed. She still expected to feel Rumpel’s body beside hers. Sighing in frustration over the current state of her relationship, Belle crawled out of bed and began to ready herself for the day.
It was about fifteen minutes later, as Belle was applying a light amount of blush to her cheeks, when she heard a knock at her door.
“Belle, it’s me.” Rumpel said from behind the door.
Belle’s face lit up into a smile. She ran over to the door to let her true love in.
“Good morning Rumpel. This is a nice surprise.” She said as she leaned in to kiss his cheek as she guided him inside her home.
Rumpel was carrying a Granny’s bag in one hand and his signature gold cane in the other.
“I’m glad you think so. I brought breakfast milady.”
Belle squealed in delight when she saw him open the boxes to reveal blueberry pancakes and sausage.
“Oh, this looks so good. Rumpel thank you. I was craving these today. Come let’s sit on the sofa.”
The two moved to sit down on the lavender colored couch. Sitting beside one another, the two settled down and began to eat their breakfast.
“Rumpel, what made you decide to see me this morning?” She asked as she took a sip of her orange juice. Rumpel leaned back against the sofa cushions.
“Well, I thought it about time we had a proper sit down together. We haven’t seen much of one another lately…I missed you.” He added the last part in a whispered tone.
Belle smiled fondly at him and placed a hand on top of his own.
“I’ve missed you too. Let’s make this a regular thing, you and me, breakfast twice a week at my house…”
“And dinner twice a week at mine?” He asked with a hopeful grin.
“Only if we have lunch at Granny’s twice a week together too.” She said with a giggle.
“Of course. So it’s a deal?”
“The deal is struck.” She said as she leaned forward to kiss him gently on the lips.
The next day Belle was organizing the fiction shelves of the library when she noticed Ariel enter the room.
“Hey Belle. I thought I’d help out with the library today. Astrid said you had a lot of books to organize and as much as I love Eric, I really need something to do besides well…him.” She said with a blush and a giggle.
Belle’s eyes widened in surprise by her friend’s blunt admission but then she laughed as well.
“Of course you can help. Actually you see those boxes over there? I need everything sorted by author alphabetically.”
“Sure I can do that.” Ariel said as she walked over and began rummaging through the box.
“So, how are you and Rumpel?”
Belle sighed to herself and leaned against the book shelf.
“Well, he came over yesterday and brought breakfast. It was lovely and we agreed to make time for meal dates. The only problem really is that I still miss him like crazy. Sometimes I regret moving out.”
Ariel nodded sympathetically.
“I can understand that, but Belle you moved out for a reason. You needed to grow on your own for a bit, and he needed to become more willing to be honest with you.”
“I know but I didn’t want us to be so separate…We haven’t…you know… done it in a while.”
Ariel was confused for a moment, and then the truth of her friend’s words dawned on her.
“How long?”
Belle counted back the days in her mind.
“It’s been exactly two weeks, four days, and 18 hours.”
Ariel laughed at her friend and walked over to join her against the shelf.
Belle rolled her eyes playfully and rubbed her face in her hands.
“That’s not that surprising. I’m sure he’s not completely sure where he stands with you since that day in the mines. Have you sent out any signals that you want to spend some time together, preferably without clothes on?”
“I, well, I guess I didn’t really think that I had to. Rumpel has always initiated love making.”
“Then it’s time for you to take the reins. When are you meeting him again?”
“Tonight, I am going over his place for dinner.”
“Perfect. Wear something he loves and make sure it’s sexy. I’ll come by and help you with your hair and makeup. Once you go over there, make sure you find any reason to touch him. Smile at him and try to get him to touch you back. It shouldn’t be long before he’s rushing you to his bed.”
“You’re sure this will work?”
“For twenty-eight years I was a burlesque dancer at the Rabbit Hole, and I learned a few things about enticing the men of this town. Eric was my number one customer and even without our memories the man knew he wanted me.”
“Well, for twenty-eight years I was held in an asylum, and Rumpel thought me dead. I’m not really skilled at seduction Ariel.” Belle said as she bit her lip.
Ariel put a hand on her shoulder.
“I’ll help you get your man. Anyway, if you’re frustrated you can only imagine how out of his mind with lust he is right now.”
“Why do you say that?”
“Duh, you’re his true love come back to life. He had you for a few weeks all to himself and now he barely sees you. I’m sure it’s taking all of his restraint not to grab you and kiss you silly.”
Belle smiled brightly. “I hope your right.”
A few hours later in Gold’s shop…
“Ah, I’m taking a lunch break in a minute, Ariel.” Rumpel said as he locked the register and grabbed his coat.
Ariel was admiring a silver watch that she knew Eric would love for his birthday
.
“Oh, sure I’ll come back later. Oh, Rumpel how are you and Belle doing? Can I expect you guys over for Eric’s birthday Sunday?” She asked trying to get a feel for Rumpel’s feelings about Belle.
Rumpel stilled at the question and leaned back against the wall.
“Well, we are doing better than before. We’ve established a bit of a date schedule. I came yesterday with breakfast and she’s coming over for dinner tonight…”
“But? I feel like you want to say more.” She said knowingly as she took a seat on a nearby stool.
Ariel had never had any problems with Rumpelstiltskin in the Enchanted Forest or in Storybrooke. He was actually kind to her in both places. He made her a special bracelet that when worn would allow her to grow legs. She wore it to be with Eric in the old world. His only price was her special oyster pearl. He used it to make an enchanted necklace for Belle. In Storybrooke, when they were cursed, he had been a nicer landlord to her than to his other tenants, and he never treated her badly because of what she did at the Rabbit Hole. When the curse broke and she found out that he was Belle’s true love, a friend she had made during a swim through the lakes of the Enchanted Forest realm, she knew that he couldn’t have been as bad as everyone often said.
“Rumpel, come on. Just tell me what’s on your mind.”
“I miss her. I got used to waking up with her by my side…You can’t imagine how much I dreamed of having her with me again… years of false memories of a love that was killed in a treacherous car accident and then regaining my memory when Emma came to town and remembering the real way that I lost her.”
Ariel got up and stood next to the world weary sorcerer.
“But even that wasn’t the real story. I then find out that she was here all along and held captive by that venomous She-devil.”
“I get it Rumpel. I mean I’ll never truly get what you endured, but I do know how painful it can feel to not know if you’ll ever see your love again. But you have her back and it’s time to cherish her in the present and stop thinking of her in the past.”
Rumpel sighed and sat down.
“I want to hold her and kiss her and…” Rumpel didn’t finish the sentence. He was blushing and realized he had divulged a bit more than he intended.
Ariel grinned at his slip of the tongue.
“It’s natural to miss those kinds of things. Have you told her that?”
“Things are very delicate between us right now. I don’t want her to run away again.”
“She loves you Rumpel. You should do something to show her you want her and not just for a lunch date. You are the Dark One I’m sure you’ve seduced hundreds of maidens.”
He laughed darkly and looked out at the shop.
“Most of those stories are tall tales and silly gossip. I have some experience, but I was never a lothario. I intend to court her properly as the noble lady she is. I should have done that all along…”
“Rumpel, Belle is a passionate woman as you well know. She loves your old-fashioned gentleman ways, but she also loves it when you knock her off her feet. Believe me; she misses you just as much miss her.”
Ariel then quickly put a hand over her mouth after she realized she just revealed Belle’s secret. The sorcerer noticed right away.
“Did she tell you something? Ariel, tell me.”
“All I am going to say is come prepared for that dinner date tonight.” She said as she gathered her purse and quickly ran out of the shop.
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“Okay, Belle, let’s do a little shadow on your eyes and give you a light lip color. Then let’s do your hair in light waves cascading down your back.”
Belle sat in front of the vanity and watched as Ariel worked her magic. After an hour of primping, Belle was a sultry vision.
“Oh, this is lovely. Thank you so much! But what should I wear? Rumpel loves me in pretty much everything I wear.”
Ariel grinned and snuck to the bathroom where she had placed a shopping bag.
“I came prepared. He’ll never know what hit him once you show up in this.” She said a she pulled out a beautiful red lace mini dress.
“Wow. That’s very pretty and…short.” Belle said nervously.
“Only Rumpel will see you in it. You can wear your long black trench coat that night. Believe me when you take off your coat he will be a pile of mush.”
“Alright. Let me try it on.”
Rumpel made her favorite dish, braised chicken thighs and tomatoes with rice on the side. For dessert he bought a rich dark chocolate mousse cake. He knew that playing a little Miles Davis in the background would help finish setting the mood.
As he was putting the final touches on the table setting, Rumpel heard Belle knock on the front door. Smiling in anticipation Rumpel ran a hand through his hair and straightened his tie before meeting his love at the door.
“Hello, Sweetheart.”
Belle was wearing a long black trench coat which Rumpel thought odd because it was rather warm tonight, but he merely shrugged the thought off.
“Hello, Rumpel. I brought some white wine.” She said as she held up the bottle for his perusal. He smiled and took the bottle from her as he ushered her inside.
“Let me take your coat.”
Belle blushed a little bit and slowly unbuttoned her trench and slipped it from her frame. Rumpel sucked in a breath from the sight. The deep red lace dress which met her upper thighs was very beautiful. She looked amazing and he wanted nothing more than to see her out of it.
“You look great. New dress?” He asked in a tight voice as he placed her coat on the rack.
“Yes. I saw it and thought it was perfect for tonight. You like it?”
He walked around her and looked at her from all angles.
“You look ravishing.”
I hope ravishing enough to be ravished. Belle thought to herself.
Ravishing enough to be ravished. Rumpel thought to himself.
After a few heated looks the two retreated to the dining room where Rumpel set up their dinner.
“Oh, Rumpel this looks lovely.” Belle said as she looked at the lit candles and vases of roses that were around the room.
“I also made your favorite tonight.” He said as he retreated to the kitchen. Belle followed him and made sure to grasp his hand. He smiled at the touch and leaned a bit more against her as they walked.
“Here it is.” Rumpel said as he pointed to the chicken concoction. Belle walked forward to look closer.
“This looks divine and smells just as good can I have a taste?” She asked coyly as she leaned against the kitchen counter. Her legs looked long in the black stilettos that he only now realized she was wearing. Clearing his throat he took a spoon and doled some of the chicken into it. Belle held her hand out to take the utensil only to find that Rumpel had other plans.
“Let me.” He said as she opened her mouth and he placed the spoon through.
He was very close to her now, so close that he could smell the lily perfume lingering on her neck. She closed her eyes in satisfaction and hummed in content.
“Is it good?” He asked in a barely audible tone. Nothing was sexier than a Belle satisfied.
She opened her eyes to see him right near her face. Purposely licking her lips, Belle leaned forward close enough to kiss him.
“It’s the best thing I’ve ever tasted.”
Rumpel leaned closer but still neither was yet touching the other.
“Well, I know something that tastes even better.” He said in a whisper.
“What?”
Rumpel didn’t answer with words instead he kissed her with renewed hunger. His tongue pushed through her lips as his lips sucked against her own. Belle was momentarily shocked but soon responded just as enthusiastically.
It didn’t take long before Belle was on the kitchen counter with Rumpel between her legs. He kissed down her neck over her collarbone before pushing the top of her dress down and softly kissing her lace covered breasts.
“This is quite lovely it’s a shame I’m going to rip it off.” He said with an impish giggle as he palmed her breast. Belle ran a hand through his hair.
“No need for that. It unclasps right here.” She said as she pointed to the little hook that sat between her breasts.
“Ah, I see, how convenient.” He said as he unhooked the bra and slid it off her arms. Her nipples were hard and rosy. He quickly placed the right one in his mouth as he started to rub the other. Belle arched back and let out a sigh.
“Yes. That feels amazing. I’ve missed this.” She said as she started to pant. His ministrations were already working her to that blissful climax.
Rumpel gently bit her nipple and then stood up.
“Me too. I have been craving this for weeks.” He said as he began kissing her neck again. Belle moaned in response to his fiery kisses and the hard bulge pressing between her legs.
“Rumpel magic the clothes gone. I can’t wait anymore.” She said as she began to rub herself against him. Moaning at her action he picked her up and with a flash of his hands transported them to his bed. With another flick of his hands they were both stark naked.
He placed her on the bed. The two just stared at one another for a moment. Belle leaned forward and traced a finger down his chest and near his inner thigh making sure not to touch him where he wanted most.
She smiled at his intake of breath.
“I forgot how large your estate was.” She said coyly as she leaned back against the pillows. Her hair fell over her shoulders as she spread her legs wide. Rumpel’s mouth went dry at the sight of her soft wet folds.
“Well, let me reacquaint you with a thorough tour.” He said as he crawled on to the bed to join her. She opened her arms to him and cradled his body within her own.
“Yes. I would like to take that tour.” She said as she slid her hand down to his crotch and began to pump him slowly. Rumpel half moaned and laughed at her words and then pressed her firmly to the mattress.
“Let me guide the tour.” He said as he held her hands down with one of his own as he kissed down her body and slowly ventured to the apex between her thighs. Belle arched up as Rumpel took his finger and gently separated her lower lips. He leaned forward and slipped his finger through while his tongue traced her glistening clit.
“Hmmm just like that.” She said as began to slowly rub against his tongue. Rumpel began to passionately devour her. His whole mouth took in her mound as two fingers steadily pushed through her entrance. After a few more solid sucks and licks Belle came apart above him.
Crashing to the bed, Belle was trying to get her breathing under control when Rumpel reappeared above her. His cock looked painfully hard and Belle wanted to relieve his pressure.
“You enjoy the first leg of the tour?” He asked with a pleased grin.
Belle sat up on her knees and placed her hands on his waist.
“It was definitely worth the wait. I’d like to show you something too.” She said as she licked her lips and moved to kiss the head of his penis. Rumpel sighed in relief and began to run his fingers through her hair.
“Do with me what you like.” He said in a needy whimper. Belle smiled at his disheveled state. After one more delicate kiss to the head of his penis, she opened her mouth and began to suck him thoroughly. He trembled above her. Making sure he stayed tight within her grasp, Belle held on to his buttocks and began to take him deeper into her mouth. He held her head tight. Nonsensical words sprung from his lips as Belle’s tongue did wonderful things to the underside of his cock.
“Belle, I want to come inside of you.” He said in a high voice that signaled to her he was barely holding on. She slipped him from her mouth and grabbed his hand to pull him on top of her.
“Let’s finish that tour.” She said breathily. Rumpel pushed her down and quickly pushed himself through her hot folds. They both cried out in relief as they were finally joined together. Rumpel moved slow at first but went harder as Belle began to push in time.
“Rumpel, I love you.” She said as she came hard at the pressure of his finger on her clit. Rumpel kissed her in response before coming himself. With a heavy breath he collapsed next to her on the pillows.
“I love you too.” He finally said as he turned on his side to hold her to his chest.
“So, how was dinner last night?” Ariel asked Belle.
Belle smiled to herself before lowering the book she was reading.
“It was very nice. We ate braised chicken and had chocolate mousse for dessert.”
“That’s all? You guys didn’t…you know?”
Belle smirked and then Ariel started to laugh.
“It was that good huh?”
Belle sighed happily and leaned back in her chair.
“We didn’t eat the meal until this morning if that’s anything to go by.”
“Wow. You guys didn’t even eat before well you ate.” Ariel said with a smug look. Belle blushed at the pun but then nodded in agreement.
“I probably shouldn’t ask this but is he a good um…eater?” Ariel asked.
Belle bit her lip and smiled. “A champ.”
Ariel giggled and shook her head in astonishment.
“So, what does this mean? Are you still living separately?”
“Oh, yes but with more sleepovers. I can have my independence and still have my Rumpel.”
“He’ll be happy to hear that. Oops!” Ariel said as she covered her mouth.
“Did he tell you something?”
“Uh, he missed you just as much. We talked at his shop yesterday…"
“About our sex life?”
“No, I mean kind of. Rumpel talked around it, but he was feeling just as frustrated as you were.”
“So, he knew that I was planning on seducing him?”
“Maybe a little but not the details. God, I am terrible at keeping secrets.”
Belle grinned and walked over to hug her friend.
“You’re a great friend. You helped me and Rumpel. He told me late last night about all his fears, and I told him mine. We wouldn’t have even got to that place if you hadn’t been a great shoulder for us both to lean on. Thank you.”
Ariel blushed.
“I’m glad I could help with the whole seduction. So, can I expect you guys on Sunday?”
“We’ll definitely be there.” A new voice said as both women looked over to see Rumpel standing in the doorway.
Belle smiled and walked over to greet him with a hug and kiss.
“You’re up for it then?” Belle asked him with a mischievous look.
“Of course I am .Besides we have all of Saturday to ourselves.”
Ariel rolled her eyes and walked over to the door.
“Guys, seriously I love you but get a room.” She said as she quickly exited.
The lovers laughed and then embraced in a tender hug.