A Blonde Haired Swan: Once Upon A Time Fanfiction

Mr. Gold frowned, gazing down at the sidewalk below. What was wrong with him? What had changed? He was used to being in charge, being the king if you will. So why did he suddenly feel so insignificant? The only answer he could come up with involved one blonde haired Sherriff.

                Yes, Emma had been in town long enough that he thought he would have noticed how peasant-like he felt near her, but he had not. No, it was as epiphany, a sudden realization that he wasn’t as powerful as he had thought. That simple girl, that truly beautiful yet simple girl had changed his world in a short matter of time, striking up feelings he had gleefully buried long ago. What right did this woman have, coming into his town and taking over? Not even the mayor had the capability of sending her away.

                “Hey, watch it,” A female voice protested as he felt his body come in contact with another.

                “Miss Swan,” he nodded, knowing immediately that it was her even before his eyes fell upon her face.

                “Oh, Mr. Gold,” the corners of her mouth turned down. A small nagging pain sparked in his chest as he saw her distaste.

                “What is our lovely Sherriff off doing today? I don’t suppose there have been any recent crimes to entertain you?” He hid his pain with his usual politeness.

                “It’s a small town, but it seems like there is always something to do,” she mused more to herself than to him, “I’m going to see Henry,”

                “Oh are you now? Does this mean our kind-hearted mayor has decided to let you visit again?” He raised an eyebrow, already knowing the answer to the question.

                “No,”

                “I hope for your sake, and the sake of Henry, you don’t get caught. That woman can be real nasty when she wants,”

                “I’m not afraid of her,” Emma crossed her arms. The gesture would have seem stubborn and determined if she hadn’t shifted her weight uncomfortably at the same moment.

                “Right, well you have a good day Miss Swan,” he bowed his head slightly. Part of him wanted to stay, to try to capture her interest with idle chatter, but he knew that she had limited time with Henry and he didn’t want to come between that.

                “Mr. Gold,” she called before he had gotten more than five feet away.

                “Yes?”

                “I can’t believe I’m saying this, but would you please come with me? If I do get caught, well, Regina doesn’t seem to have you wrapped around her finger and I have a feeling she would be less likely to have me murdered if you are there,” she couldn’t believe she was saying that? He couldn’t believe he was hearing it. She wanted him to come with her? A rational part of his mind told him no, that it would be a bad idea to spend too much time with the blonde haired Swan, but he couldn’t help himself.

                “I would love to,” he smiled.

                “Really?” Her brow furrowed in surprise, “You aren’t going to try to make a deal? Sign a contract? Make me owe you a favor?”

                “You already owe me Miss Swan. I have no need for anything else but that one favor. Unless of course, you wish to make a deal,”

                “No, I think I’ll pass,” she chuckled softly.

                “Very well then, shall we leave?”

                “Sure,” and with that they were walking, or more limping in the case of Mr. Gold. Neither of them said much as they made their way towards Regina’s house. However, no words were needed. Both could feel the tension that had tethered them together. Both felt the need to say things, but could not bring their lips to form the correct words. The only difference was, Emma felt this way due to sudden discomfort, while Mr. Gold felt this way due to unexplainable attraction. He cursed himself for allowing it to happen. He knew how these sorts of stories ended. He was the villain, the beast, and he would not get the girl.