this world’s equivalent of a sorcerer
He understood it this time no better than he had the last.
Awwww!
he’d turned Gaston into a rose for her
Another little detail I loved about their story.
“I think you like Clark,” Belle said archly.
“Please. I have no doubt he and Prince Charming would get along famously--they’re cast in the same mold.”
Maybe, Rumple, but you and Clark are more alike than you think.
“Or maybe he reminds you of someone else.”
See?
He really didn’t deserve this--deserve *her*--but Rumplestiltskin didn’t let that stop him from holding her close and leaning his brow against hers.
How often has Clark thought the same about Lois?
He was so afraid that one day that would change, and he was so relieved every day when it didn’t.
Aww! <hugs Rumple>
Belle wrapped her arms more tightly around him and whispered, “Will you stay with me tonight?”
Awww!
the particles into one of her favorite books from the Dark Castle.
He's such a sweetie! (Yes, I said that about the Dark One...I know...)
he felt *loved* and that was such an unfamiliar feeling that he didn’t think he’d ever stop marveling at it.
Awww!
as if seeking to pry away his layers, his armor
Love this.
would have been severely disappointed in them if they *hadn’t* been wary of him
“Okay,” he said, curving his arms around her waist and floating upward into the daylight sky, careful to go quickly enough that the normal human eye wouldn’t spot them unless specifically looking.
Flying in your civvies, Clark?!
letting her see the hybrid he was.
Oooh!
but that’s because the *truth* is that they’re not from here and this world isn’t theirs. But you’re not like them, Clark.
Awww! Clark, she *likes* you.
And you’re not an outsider, because you belong with me, and when I’m with you, *I* don’t feel like so much of an outsider.
Awww! (Yes, I've thrown a lot of those around...but I mean them!)
Wow! I really enjoyed this story. Nicely woven together and I commend you on making the crossover work. As we've discussed in emails, I've been wanting to see a L&C/OUAT crossover, especially one that has Clark and Rumple interacting/making deals. Well done!
