Once Upon a Time

Chapter 20

‘So the song….’ Faith said.

‘Is a healing incantation.’ Finn said.

‘And you.…’ Faith turned her gaze towards Hope.

‘Used it on you.’ Hope said.

‘And I.…’ Faith said.

‘Were dying.’ Finn and Hope said in unison.

Faith frowned.

‘We’ll go further on our journey tomorrow.’ Finn said eventually.

Faith nodded.

‘Does your neck still hurt?’ Hope asked as Finn stood up and walked away to get some wood for a fire.

Faith nodded.

‘Will this ever stop?’ Hope asked.

‘I don’t know.’ Faith said.

‘Maybe it’s because you came back from the death.’ Hope said.

‘I guess.’ Faith said.

‘But I rather have a neck that hurts then to be dead.’ Faith said.

‘Me too.’ Hope said smiling.

Faith gave her a small smile.

‘And what’s up with you and charming over there?’ Faith asked.

‘What do you mean?’ Hope asked confused.

‘Are you serious?’ Faith asked.

‘He’s just one arrogant person, who thinks the world turns around him.’ Hope said.

Faith laughed.

‘What? It’s true.’ Hope said.

‘Maybe a little.’ Faith laughed.

‘Something funny?’ Finn asked after he had come back.

‘Nope.’ Hope and Faith said in unison.

Finn rolled his eyes and sat down.

‘Can you show me that book?’ Finn asked.

‘Why would I?’ Hope asked.

‘Because I want to see it.’ Finn said.

‘And that’s not gonna happen boy.’ Hope said.

‘Why not?’ Finn asked.

‘You cannot be trusted.’ Hope said.

‘Are you even for real right now?’ Finn asked.

‘You stole my book.’ Hope said.

‘I wanted to know what fairy tales were.’ Finn said.

‘And I thought it would be in that book.’ Finn added.

Hope rolled her eyes and pressed the book even closer to her.

‘Not gonna happen.’ Hope said.

‘I’ve been dragging your friend around, no offense.’ Finn said looking at Faith for a second.

‘I’ve helped you saving her, I’ve saved you a lot of times the past few days and you still don’t trust me?’ Finn asked.

‘Nope.’ Hope said.

‘What do I have to do to earn your trust?’ Finn asked.

‘Be trustworthy.’ Hope said.

‘I’ve kept you from getting help of Rumpelstiltskin.’ Finn said.