Chapter 32 A Rude Awakening

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Rumples POV

My eyes burst open as I heard the loud knock of the front door.
I sighed and closed my eyes again, nuzzling into Belle, whoever it is can wait.
More knocking, louder.
I heard Belle groan.
I looked down at her, her eyes were wrinkled.
The knocking didn't stop, but kept getting louder and louder.
"I'll be right back," I said frustratedly, snapping my fingers, appearing at the front door.
I open it with a scowl, only to see Oliver beaming at me.
"Morning Mr Gold!" He barged in, his hands full of grocery bags.
I stood there for a second, processing what just happened.
Okay...just barge in...
I sighed, shutting the door.
"So I brought food, I don't know what you prefer bacon or pancakes, so I got both," Oliver was rattling on even before I'd walked into the room.
"Oliver, what are you doing?" I yawned.
"Making you breakfast!" He smiled cheerily.
"Oliver, you could have called, said you were coming round," I said, running a hand through my hair.
"Hmm, guess I didn't think of that, ah well," he chirped, unpacking groceries.
"...rumple what's going on...?" A sleepy Belle murmured from beside me.
Her eyes are barely open, her hair in its natural slightly messy curls, still in her light yellow night dress.
"Oliver has decided to make us breakfast," I said stepping toward her.
"...but...but it's 5:30...." Belle yawned, rubbing her eyes.
"Is it that early? Darling, you go back to bed, I'll be up in a second," I kissed her forehead and slowly span her round to the stairs.
As she was only half asleep, Belle made no protest and sleepily dragged herself up the stairs.
"I'm sorry Oliver, this is too early," I said, on the verge of another yawn. 
"Oh, really?" Oliver stopped.
"Yes, way, way, to early...I think you should go, we'll catch you later for some brunch maybe?" I asked, eager to get him away so I can return to Belle.
"But all this food...." Oliver whined.
"Will be equally as delicious eaten at a later point in the day," I sighed, being firm.
Oliver sighed, obviously annoyed.
"...fine...." He dropped everything in his hand and made his way to the door.
"See you later though, right?" He asked, stepping out of the door.
"Yes, later," I smiled.
We said goodbye and I made my way back upstairs.
Belle was already cuddled up with the duvet around her.
I slid in beside her and wrapped my arms around her.
"Sorry about that my love," I kissed her shoulder.
"...it's fine..." Sleep was slowly dragging her away.
"Eager little lad isn't he," I chuckled.
Funny that, apart from Belle, nobody had ever wanted to spend so much time with me. I wonder why that is?
I mean I feel reasonable for the lad but, have I really adopted a father figure so quickly?
Hmm....

Belles POV
"So he came over at 5:30am to make us breakfast?" I folded my arms.
"Mhh," Rumple yawned, still tired.
"Why so early?" I asked, sipping my coffee.
Rumple shrugged.
"I have no idea," he placed some items back inside the glass counter.
We were at the shop, Rumple pottering whilst I sat on the counter with a coffee he had just made me.
"Right, I'd better go and get Noah then," I sighed, slipping off the counter.
"Ah yes, bring her back here?" Rumple asked.
"Of course, maybe we could, go on a family picnic or something?" I smiled.
"Sounds delightful my dear," he winked.
"I won't be long, love you," I said before  making my way out.
I walk into Granny's and spot Oliver right away sat in one of the booths.
He frowned and bounded over to me.
"You guys are awake?" He said.
"Morning again Oliver, yes of course," I smiled politely.
"Are you at the shop - but - but I didn't see you go in?" He looked out the window toward the shop.
I didn't know what to say...ummm we did?
"I've come to collect Noah, I'll see you later," I wanted to add a "no doubt" but I was brought up better than that.
"Is Gold alone?" Oliver asked, frustrated.
"Uh, yes, yes he is," I said, confused.
Why is he asking a question like that?
"He's alone?! A man like Gold should never be alone!!"
"But I'll only be a min-"
And with that, Oliver took off, tearing toward the shop.
Okay.
That, that was weird.
He cares about Gold a lot, like, a lot a lot... Maybe a little too much.....

Rumples POV

The shop bell rang and I turned with a smile on my face, expecting to see Belle, but to find Oliver.
"Oliver? Good morning," I nodded, still a little confused by his actions this morning.
"I didn't know you were here?" He said, out of breath.
"Should you?" He frowned.
"Ye- well...no...but...." Oliver looked so frustrated.
"What's wrong?" I asked, stepping toward him.
"Nothing, look, I'll see you later," he said spinning around to bump into Belle and Noah in the pram.
He stopped and stared at Belle giving her a horrible glance before leaving.
The door slammed shut and I marched over.
"What was that all about?" Belle asked wide eyed.
"I have no idea, did he just glare at you?" I asked.
"I ... I'm not sure...it certainly wasn't a nice look..." She said sadly.
What is going on with that boy.
I sighed, not wanting to dampen my mood.
"And how is my beautiful little girl," I scooped Noah out of her pram.
Her bright eyes were wide open, staring up at me.
A little giggle escaped which just made my heart melt.
"..hello dearie..." I turned around, bobbing her gently up and down.
I heard Belle sigh.
I turned again to see her smiling.
"What?" I asked.
"You are so good with her," her eyes were sparkling.
I chuckled, kissing Noah on the forehead.
"Now, how about that that picnic," Belle smiled, her happy glow returned.
"Sounds perfect..."
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Hey guys! Sorry it's been a while! Also sorry this is a bit of a slow chapter but I'm having a little bit of writers block at the moment!
Also I picture Oliver to be played by Alex Pettifer, who do you picture him as?
Please comment what you think !
Thanks for reading - Amy:-)

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