Remember Me [Lacey/Belle]

Why had she even agreed to come? She wondered if she were right in the head. Well, obviously she wasn't because here she was, answering his call. He hand come to rub at her slightly swollen stomach, and she sighed heavily. Part of her wanted to be angry, and to stay away, the other, was a raging battle with that other part, which told her that he needed her, needed their child. Honestly, it would be best if she stayed away. He was... well... heartless. Evil. She shook her head of the thoughts. Something was wrong with her.

Damned pirate. Damn him for... this. Controlling her. She knew what he was after, that was for sure. But it seemed like he could care less about what she did, when he didn't need her, so that was good. But it was just an awful feeling --- well, she honestly felt nothing at all --- to be without. She vaguely wondered how this affected the child. But now was not the time.

She entered the shop, looking around and approaching the front counter, looking at the basket on top of the counter. Something about this felt surreal. Like, he was up to something. She sure did a lot of... feeling, for a person in her position. She would tell him what was going on, but the bloody pirate told her not to speak of it.

He just knew how to cover all his goddamn bases.

"Wonderful," she said, not even bothering to mask the monotone. She was really trying to tell him what was going on with out telling him what was going on. "We're starving."

She rubbed her stomach again, and gave him a half smile.

God this sucked.

She stared at him. She knew she should be happier about this. But she couldn't bring herself to be. Obvious reasons, really. She couldn't even quip at his remark about filling her up. Normally she would've had some dirty retort, because, the Lacey part of her brain would give her one, but it was just gone. All of it was just gone. She wondered how the potion would affect her in her current predicament. "It'll fix... what you did, huh? Well, let's get it over with, then."

She hated that she was being so cold. Well, that is if she could hate. She was just... uncommitted in any way.

She looked down at the potion in her hand. She knew she should feel... more excited about this, but she just couldn't. It was strange. Really strange. It was the strangest feeling in the world, this lack of... heart. Damn that pirate. And of course Gold would choose now to give her her memories back, when she should feel happy. Curses. She sighed, steeling herself and lifted the cup to her lips, drinking deeply. Her eyes closed and hand shaking she set the cup down on the table, maybe being heartless had it's perks. She could feel the magic taking over, freeing her. Her heart would be thudding against her ribcage at his moment, if she still had it. It was probably going crazy in it's holding place. Part of her hoped that this was safe for the baby. Not like it had any memories to resurface or anything, so... hopefully.

The memories came back, one by one, but quickly, like being hit in the head. This was going to be painful when Hook gave her her heart back, she knew. Each and every encounter returned to her, her time in the castle, why she left, what happened when she left. She was going to murder Hook.

The magic settled and she pried open her eyes finally, staring at the man she had left back then. He was different now, but no so different. He still had that look in his eyes. That look she knew too well.

"I remember," she said softly, trying to feign emotion. She knew how she should be feeling right now, at least.

"I remember..." she repeated. "And I'm sorry. I'm sorry I betrayed your trust as such. We... had made an agreement."

That last thing was the freshest memory she was getting, and the remorse seemed to resonate within her. "I guess I don't need to tell you that everything Regina told you was a lie, huh?"

No, she didn't. That point was obvious. "I wanted to tell you, I should've just told you. I went home to confirm it... but, Regina..."

Course maybe it was for the best. Who knew how he would've reacted if she had told him then? Probably worse than just her trying to kiss him. But she had wondered if he would've taken it as a second chance, to be the father he hadn't been able to be. But now, here in this new world, he was reconciling with his son, and he had a new child on the way... no, this was better. He was better here.

Though, still not devoid of old habits. Magic was back, and that was how she was fully back. She sighed, somewhat defeatedly.

"Thank you."

He was so happy. She almost didn't need her heart to understand what he was feeling, and that was comforting, they're love pushed through whatever curse she was under. Now if there was only a way to tell him that she was once again, cursed. She wondered if a Truth Serum would suffice, but she had a feeling Hook, either way, would be watching. However, Hook, was a man with code. She had a hunch - she would call it a feeling, but, she was devoid of that - that he wouldn't kill her. For some reason, when she let herself tell him she was pregnant, he seemed to have backed off on the whole killing her for revenge thing.

Strange how people work. She was grateful for it though. Hook, despite is looks and demeanor, was one of those kinds with hearts of gold beneath the cold exteriors. Why did she have to be astute to people's character?! And it seemed it was even worse now, since she was disconnected to her emotions; she could see so clearly and analyze each person so much more clearly than ever before. Weird. Rumple was overwhelmed with emotion, rare, but when it did happen, it was strong; and it would've made her happy to see him so... with the world. True Love's kiss would not save him now, it was too late. He had already accepted the darkness, and had no intention on letting it go. Back then, he could've, now, it was ingrained into his soul. She worried about the effects that would have one someone though...

SHe bright her arms around him as he pulled her close, closing her eyes as he stroked her hair. She had no intention of saving him from it either; or trying to rip it away. That, back then, had been selfish. The better thing she could do, and what she was focused on now, is keeping him in check so he didn't kill half the town. She knew he could be a good man. Even with the darkness. She knew... because she's seen it. She pulled slightly out of the hug, to press her forehead against his, feeling his warmth. She felt so cold, in her body right now, and his warmth... it was like a light, and she flocked to it. She wondered if this is how he felt, when he looked at her. They needed each other, to balance. A little light for a little dark.

She pressed her lips to his, and... well, it wasn't surprising, that even though she wanted it, the kiss... just.. was not as it should've been. There was usually such intense emotions between them, and now it was like dead batteries. She... well, there was some sort of guilt there. She only hoped he could sense something was wrong, because there was no way for her to tell him.

That truth serum did come to mind, again, though.

Argh.

"I love you; and I would have nothing less, than you, Rumple."

The words were true. She vowed from the day she had fallen in love with him, during their days in the dark castle. That she would love him no less than and other person. But she loved him more, because... well, true love was a funny thing. And even though the kiss didn't work, and now doesn't work, it doesn't stop her. They would just continue onwards, as normal people would.

She gave him a very blank stare and a very forced smile. It was terrible, how she was acting, but she couldn't help it. She was a terrible liar and a terrible actor. Hopefully he would catch on soon, so she could relax. Acting like this would be terrible on him too, especially if he took it the wrong way. She didn't want to hurt him. She would never. She really did love him. But having her heart ripped out of her, was making it difficult to act like nothing was wrong. BUt not being able to talk about it either was difficult.

"Someday, maybe, you will. You will understand why I fight so hard for you."

She looked to his hand between them, on her stomach, her child. Their child. She really hoped the potion hadn't done anything to her -- him --she was still sure it would be a girl. She just had a ... gut... feeling. He would be a good father, she knew, because he would do right to show Baelfire that he was worthy of his love too. She would be the most spoiled little girl -- a princess, even. She smiled dryly, and looked to him.

"I know you can, Rumple," she said softly, leaning in to kiss him again softly. "I know you will."