Family Ties (Rumbelle)

Chapter 13 Being Selfless

Rumples POV

"Belle? Belle, darling wake up," I said, knelt down beside her, stroking her face.

"Mhh..." She woke up, slowly opening her eyes, putting a quivering hand to her head.

"Rumple..." She whispered, looking at me.

"I'm here now, it's okay, your fine," I leaned closer to her.

But it wasn't herself she was worried about.

Her eyes widened, remembering everything that had happened.

"Where is she? Are you okay? What did she do to you, are you hurt?" She tried to sit up, her eyes madly darting all over me.

"She's gone, it's okay, she's not here," I put my hand comfortingly on her shoulder.

She gave me a puzzled look. She had been out long enough just for Mila and her new found friend Dorothy to disappear out of the shop. Why did she leave? What does she want?!

"Let's get you home," I kissed her forehead and then helped her up to her feet. She stood up, slightly dazed still.

"I'm so sorry," tears started to fill her beautiful big eyes.

"I just tried to help, Rumple I'm sorry..." She crumpled.

I pulled her into a hug and held her head in my hand. She didn't wrap her arms round me as they were clasped to her chest.

"Shh now..what's done is done...." I soothed her. She could never have predicted that happening. Even I couldn't have.

Belles POV

Now Mila's back, will Rumple leave me? He did fall in love with her first... Oh no please don't let that happen, I can't loose him. But then if he wants to be with Mila, I can't stop him. The heart wants what the heart wants. Even if he did choose Mila over me, I'd never stop loving him. That's just how the heart works.

He carried me to his car and lifted me in.

"There we go..." He said lovingly.

He shut my car door and walked over to his side, sliding in.

It's all my fault she's back. If anything happens it will be all my fault. How was Dorothy in on it? How did Mila know that I would bring Dorothy back with me, so she could resurrect her? How did they know I'd do that...

Rumples POV

We both hardly said a word the drive home. Belle just sat staring ahead. She was more shocked than I was. But she didn't move her hand away when I placed my free one on hers. As soon as she'd woken up, she never complained once and was just so worried that Mila had hurt me - and she was the one thrown into a glass cabinet. Everything that Mila said to her makes me want to rip her heart out and crush it in my palm all over again. Of course I love Belle, I did love Mila at one point but - with Belle it's different. I know she feels exactly the same way as I do about her. With Mila I was always the one following her around telling her I loved her, but never getting anything back. That's the weird thing. Why is she so interested in me now that she's alive again? How does she know I'm not the weedy coward I once was?

I helped a shaken Belle up the stairs but, she was helping me too - but still not saying much.

We reached our room and she sat on the bed putting her face in her hands.

"I understand if you want me to leave..." She whispered.

What? Why would I want that? My heart skipped a beat.

"You don't have to pretend you still want to be with me I mean, you have your wife back..." She tried to smile, but her eyes were wet and glistening.

She stood up, straightening out her skirt.

"Belle-"

"No, I...I...understand, she's your wife, I'm just - was, your maid..." She took a deep breath. Trying to be happy for me.

"I love you Belle," I said, grabbing both of her shaking hands, stopping her from walking out of the door.

She bite her lip and looked up at me, her eyes still filled with un-fallen tears.

"Are you sure..." She whispered.

"Belle no-one is going to get between us, not even my...my..." I couldn't get the words out. I still don't really believe she's back.

Belle reached up and stroked her thumb on my cheek.

"I'm so sorry, this must be so hard for you," she said guilty, not making this situation about herself. Selfless.

It is just as hard for her as it is me. If she loves me how much I think she does, she will be crushed because yes technically Mila and I are still married, so having her back would make her think I still love Mila. My love for Mila died the day she ran off with Hook. Wait - Hook. Does she not want to see him? She might leave us alone when she discovers him. That would cause a lot of problems for her and Emma, but not us. Yes that's very selfish, but I can't loose Belle. I won't.

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Who else wants to cry?! Please comment what you thought of this chapter and the story so far! Any ideas on what you think is going to happen?!

Also, if you could cast who played Dorothy/The Queen, who would you think is best for the part?

Thanks for reading!

Amy:-)