Hmm I think I might have lied. I said there would be one more chapter of Transposing Digits but I think there might be two. I wrote up a mini sort of plan after I got the prompts, to weave everything together, and I’m only working through that but it’s getting a lot longer than I thought it would.
Anyway, I don’t think anyone will complain if there are more chapters than expected. I’ll still be posting on Friday, so it’s all good. I just wish I had a better handle on guesstimating length 🙂
Note: Here’s part two of the prompts from last week. The final chapter (unless I get more prompts), dealing with the date and a couple of other loose ends will be posted on Friday 🙂
Before Gold
knew it, it was Friday. When he had been in his shop, at times Friday had felt
like forever away. He would pass by the window and catch sight of the library
doors, or he would see the back of Belle as she walked down the street, her
chestnut curls whipping around her in the light breeze. Every day he was sure
that she would cancel, and he wanted Friday to arrive quickly before she could
change her mind. The one thing he was sure of, was that she wouldn’t just stand
him up, she wasn’t that cruel.
When Friday
morning dawned, Gold was just pouring milk on Bae’s cereal when the boy himself
entered the kitchen. Bae was sleepily rubbing his eyes, his hair sticking up all
over the place and making Gold itch to find a comb. Gold’s eyes flickered to
the clock, and he shook his head, as always they would be pushing it to get to
school on time. Bae was a terror in the mornings, he just didn’t want to get
out of bed. Merlin only knows what he would be like as a teenager.
Aww! Gold being surprised Belle likes him always gets me. I can’t wait to see their cuteness at the cabin. (You are writing that aren’t you… because if not I’m going to come up with a prompt for it. I have needs.)
I’ve actually already written the date at the cabin 🙂 I wouldn’t have promised to post the next chapter on Friday if I wasn’t almost certain it would happen. It’s probably a lot less cute than you are imagining, but hopefully their second date will make up for that 🙂 Thanks so much for commenting. I’m really glad you are enjoying it!
Awww! I love it when writers remember about the cabin. it’s such the perfect spot for a quiet picnic! *g* And, no, Bae, your dad definitely isn’t going out with an icky girl. lol
Can I repeat how adorable the kids’ friendship is? I love that it’s this happy thing in the background.
Lovely! (and good idea, Belle, to give yourself a bit of breathing room. heh)
tks for sharing. 🙂
Gold’s cabin is perfect for all sorts of things. I’ve had another prompt regarding Bae and Emma’s future playdate so it will be making a second appearance! Yeah this is kinda a blatant fluff verse, I make no apologies heh 🙂 I’m really glad you liked it, thanks so much!
Note: Wow you guys really liked this one. I’ve done all bar one part of these prompts. @bookwormchocaholic I will add the part about Bae learning about Gold’s date later this week. Sorry for the delay but if I wrote that part, I would then have to write the date and that might well be another couple of thousand words and I’m tired.
AO3 Link (to part one, I’ll add this part when I’ve finished the rest)
Gold was still
in a daze when he locked up the shop and went to collect Bae from soccer
practice. He couldn’t quite believe the events of the past few hours. Belle
French, who was kind, warm, young, beautiful and far too good for the likes of
him, had spent the last couple of hours at his shop. Gold wasn’t entirely sure
where his spark of courage had come from to ask her on a date. There were a
couple of aspects to it.
One part was
that he had been castigating himself for never having noticed Belle before. So
when the opportunity presented itself, he didn’t want to let it pass by,
because he doubted he would get another. Another part was that he had been
expecting a polite rejection, and where was the risk if you already knew the
answer?
Ahh, the Gold men and their playdates. The Gold men are an irresistible force. May I prompt something? Though it might not take place for a little bit: The Gold men take their ladies out on a double date. They could both wear suits. Bring them flowers and candy. Okay, I’ll stop now.
You can certainly prompt it, I love prompts and they are always welcome 🙂 If I can make a prompt work then I will. Anyway, I can understand why your prompt scene would be cute but Bae is only seven, I think he’s a little young to think of Emma as anything other than a friend. Dressing it up like a date would be a bit weird, they are just kids.
I do have an idea which would fulfill the prompt, but probably not the spirit of it. What do you think of a flashforward to when Bae and Emma are 16 or something? Before they can drive (which I know is crazy early in the states, isn’t it like 15 or something with drivers ed?) and so Gold agrees to chauffeur and chaperone I suppose, hence the double date thing. Maybe it’s like a school dance or something which is why they would be in suits?
Just a thought. Anyway, thank you so much and I’m glad you like the fic 🙂
Wheee! He has a date! He has a date! AND THEY’RE GOING TO A PICNIC! How cute is that!
Loved Bae commending Emma for liking ‘normal’ things. LOL. Kids are too cute!
MM was sweet, too! Love to see that Bae is welcome, and if it gets Gold some extra time, YAY! 😉
Tks for writing this. 🙂
Heh, no worries, always happy to write prompts 🙂 – thank you for prompting!
Yup, I figured a picnic would make the most sense given the time of day, and it sidesteps Gold’s concerns about Belle being seen in public with him for a short time. I suppose that will have to be addressed eventually. Small towns do love their gossip.
Dorks. Something tells me if Mary Margaret knows Belle is dating Gold she’d be okay with Emma going over to his house. 😉
Heh I might have something in mind about that, to call back to the whole ‘wrong number’ thing that started this fic. I love the keyboard smash 🙂 I’m really glad you like it!
Synopsis: The phone in the library had always been silent, until one day it started ringing. Belle French answers it and discovers that life really can turn on a dime – or in this case a wrong number.
Note: Written for @a-monthly-rumbelling in September. The prompt was Wrong Number. This is just a silly fic based on the first thing I thought of when I read that phrase. You see the ‘wrong number’ part of this fic actually happened to me, and I can’t think of wrong numbers and not think of that incident.
It’s a very, very cliche non-magical Storybrooke but I hope you enjoy anyway! I’m posting this a little early as an apology for not having finished the next chapter of Faith of the Heart. I hope everyone enjoys the premiere tonight! 🙂
Belle French
hummed lightly under her breath as she danced around the empty library, tidying
up what few books weren’t already neatly shelved. It was the middle of the
afternoon and the library was empty, as usual. School had just finished for the
day, and sometimes she got a few children visiting on their way home.
Unfortunately, they were few and far between.
Not even the
older students came in for research anymore, preferring to do all their fact
checking online. With her budget shrinking every year, Belle could see that the
library might well close in just a few years. However, she didn’t like to think
about that. She would deal with that if and when it happened, and not let it
suck the joy out of her job until then.
Suddenly the
quiet of the library was disturbed by the shrill ringing of the telephone.
Belle blinked, she actually thought that might be the first time she’d heard
that phone ring. She supposed she now at least knew it worked but she couldn’t
fathom who might be calling. Swiftly Belle moved over to the desk and picked up
the phone.
So cute! I love awkward Gold, so surprised anyone wants to talk to him.
Thanks! I don’t know if I could write Gold as anything other than awkward, I might have to try self-confident Gold some day. Maybe pair him with Lacey or something heh, it would be a good challenge 🙂
These two are adorkable! By chance will we see more of this verse? 😉
Thanks! I have no plans of my own with this verse at the moment but all my verses are open to prompts. If you would like to see more, next TMI Tuesday (or whenever I suppose) send me a prompt 🙂 I’m glad you liked it!
Awww. Gold taking the initiative to ask Belle on a date, how wonderful! And sure, he’s pessimistic about it, but I’m confident Belle will eventually change his mind.
I lol’ed at Mary Margaret complaining about manners. Heh. Poor Belle! But since the wrong number call started her on the path to Gold, she’ll probably be thanking MM and Emma in the future.
Really sweet. Tks for sharing!
I’m glad you enjoyed it! Yeah I think Gold was a little bit shocked at himself. Mind you I think it was the shock of Belle that had him permanently stunned and acting on instinct, sort of a constant happy daze of “how did we get here?” “I don’t know but wow, must hold onto this for as long as I can!” type deal 🙂
Mmm yeah can you imagine if Mary Margaret corrects the number and calls Gold’s house but Belle answers? “Yes I am the same person that picked up last time.” “Last time was a wrong number but this time it’s not.” “Well actually I suppose I should be thanking you for that!”
Bae gave Emma the wrong number on purpose, didn’t he? He *wants* his dad and the nice librarian (who probably visits the school) to get together!
I hadn’t thought of that interpretation! I do like it 🙂 Matchmaker Bae is always so sweet!
Although while Bae could know Belle, and like her, I have to admit I don’t think matchmaking would necessarily occur to him at his age, not unless he saw his dad and Belle together. However, you could certainly be right that Bae gave Emma the number but I think the wrong number business has to be an honest mistake. I don’t quite know how Bae would have known to swap the 1 and the 2, as it’s not like the library number would be written down anywhere.
I had thought that Mary Margaret copied the number herself from school records, which is why she was so convinced she was right and argued with Belle. Which would also mean she’d know that Bae was Gold’s son already, meaning despite Gold’s anxiety the playdate would happen. Although obviously if she was asking about his mother she didn’t read the file very carefully.
Thank you so much for your comment! I’m really glad you enjoyed the fic 🙂
