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Post by Neal Cassidy on Jun 9, 2015 3:50:31 GMT -5
 THERE ARE NO COINCIDENCES. EVERYTHING THAT HAPPENS, HAPPENS BY DESIGN
It hadn't been long since Neal and all of them had returned from that land of Neverland, the one place he'd always hated growing up. Neal had only gone back there for one reason, to rescue his son from Pan. But, he'd gotten more out of the trip then he had ever expected. He'd seen Wendy again, been able to take her and Tink off of Neverland, and, he'd finally forgiven his father, well, partly. But, now that they were back, Neal had decided to try and get to know this woman known as Belle. Who Neal knew was important to his papa, just as much as he was. While Belle was a part of that group hug to welcome him back, he still didn't know much about her, or actually he didn't know anything about her really. Neal wanted to at least change part of that today, since she was the closest thing he'd had to a mother, even if she was his age. After knowing that Henry was safe with his mother, Neal decided to make the short walk to the library, not too far from his room at the Bed and Breakfast. Neal stopped by and picked up a couple of mugs of coffee, hoping that this was a good thing to do, and, that she liked coffee. It was hard trying to get to know someone who is so close to the one person you'd ever really loved, especially when you are only just beginning to feel close to that person again. But, there was no going back now, and, he had gone through the same thing with his son, and, they were closer now. Neal soon reached the library where he knew Belle had gotten a job, thanks to his papa, and, he just hoped she wanted to get to know him as well. Since she had signed up for his papa, and, not his son. Especially since his own papa had given him away. Pushing open the door of the library, Neal looked around wondering whether she was in here. Moving himself to the counter, Neal placed the coffee cups down, as he noticed Belle organising some books on a shelf not too far. Neal smiled before walking over towards her with his hands sitting in his pockets. "Hey, do you need some help with that?" Neal asked, the awkwardness obvious in his voice.
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Post by Belle French on Aug 17, 2015 18:49:32 GMT -5
Getting To Know You. Belle sighed as she put another stack of books away. A new batch of books had come in today and that was the only reason she was her at the library and not with Rumple right now. She had missed when he was gone and was glad he was back and was very happy that Neal was with them and that he was safe and sound.
She was also glad to see that Rumple and Neal together and that it seemed like Neal was letting Rumple in. She knew how important it was for Rumple to reconnect with Neal. She really hoped then could work through their problems and work things out.
She knew Rumple really wanted to make thing right withe Neal. She thought as she put another book away. She was so caught up in what she was doing and her thoughts that she didn't hear the bell on the library door letting her know that someone had entered the library.
She let out a small scream as she heard Neal ask her if she need some help with putting the books away. She laughed as she turned and looked at him. "Yes I would love some help. How are you doing Neal and what brings you to my neck of the woods?" She asked smiling at him.
She was really glad he was here. She really wanted to get to know him. She wanted to be friends with him because she was in love with his father and she wanted him to like her. She thought as she handed him some of the books that were in front of her. [presto]   WORDS 288TAGGED Neal CassidyNOTES Set after return from Neverland[/presto] template by Margie @ Adoxography 2.0 |
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Post by Neal Cassidy on Aug 22, 2015 23:22:41 GMT -5
 Neal knew that the fact that his father's girlfriend was about the same age as him was something that was hard for him to get used to. But, he wanted to make an effort because she was someone who was important to his father.
Looking at Belle, Neal glanced at her noticing that he had scared her. “Sorry about that.” Neal said, moving closer and picking up some of the books. “Honestly, I'm not quite sure. I'm still on the edge about letting my father completely in. But, I'm trying. Well, I wanted to see if I could take the chance to get to know you. Besides it's a small town, can't really escape everyone forever.”
Neal was still unsure how to handle finally having some family around. Even more then just his father. Even if she wasn't his papa's girlfriend, he'd make an attempt for them to be friends. But, the fact that they were in a way, family made things not only more confusing for him, but, more determined at the same time. Neal took some books from Belle and smiled “So where do I take these?” |
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Post by Belle French on Aug 25, 2015 22:20:12 GMT -5
Getting To Know You. Belle laughed as he apologies for scaring her. "Neal don't worry about it. It just makes sure I am awake and alert." She said smiling at him as picked up some of the books she dropped. She sighed and reach and placed a hand on his. She could see that he felt weird about being her. "I know it's going to take a lot to get use to." She said as she stood up and sat the books down. "Why don't you just set them on this shelve and we can talk. I think that is why you are really here right." She asked him as she smiled kindly as him.
"Come on lets go to my office and can talk better back there." She said as she walked to the front of the library and walked back behind the counter and into an office her office. She sat down in of the over stuffed chairs in her office and looked at Neal. She could tell that he was uncomfortable with her and she didn't want that. "I want you to know right off that I love your dad very much and I don't want things between you and me to be awkward or weird between us. I would like to get to know you and for us to maybe be friends." She said being honest with him. She ran a hand through her hair and smiled at him. "I want you to know you are important to me because you are important to your father. I know and saw how much he loves you and what he went through to find you." She said to him again being trying to be open and honest with him. She just hope she was not making things worse.
"Like I said before I really hope we can be friends Neal and I would like for you to come over to your dad's house tonight for dinner." She said hoping that might help him relax more and feel more comfortable around her. "I promise to be honest with you Neal." She told him giving him a friendly smile.
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Post by Neal Cassidy on Sept 1, 2015 17:25:12 GMT -5
### notes everything that happens, happens by design Looking at Belle, Neal chuckled “Yeah I guess it does.” Neal said, smiling softly. He helped her pick up some of the books that had dropped on the floor of the library. Feeling the hand on his, Neal looked down at it. He didn't really know how to feel about that, mainly because he wasn't used to that stuff, and, the whole his father being in love with someone his age. “Yeah, it will.” Neal said, knowing that may have been an understatement. “Um, ok I can do that. And yeah it may have been.” Neal returned Belle's smile as he placed the books on the shelves.
“Sounds good to me. Lead the way.” Neal said, following her to her office at the back. He looked around the room, and, felt himself flashing back to the principal's office at school, when they had called him in. Not only when he was in trouble, but, just to make sure he was ok. Neal came back into the present before making his way towards the chairs opposite Belle. “I can tell that you love him, and, yes I'd love for us to be friends too. I didn't mean to make things seem weird or awkward.” Neal hadn't meant to make her feel like he was judging her, it was just the whole thing that was new for him. Running a hand through his hair, Neal looked down at the ground. “That whole thing is new to me. You know being important to someone. I love him too. It just took me this long to admit it out loud. I've never had anyone want to come and find me before.” Neal hadn't been this open and honest about something like this in a long time, and, it felt kind of nice.
“I hope we can be too. I would love to come over tonight. Thanks Belle.” Neal smiled softly, knowing that this could be the best way to really get used to having a family again. “Well, then can I ask you something?” ulla |
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Post by Belle French on Oct 2, 2015 20:00:24 GMT -5
Getting To Know You. Belle smiles as Neal as he talked. She could tell he was kind of uncomfortable with being here and with that is going one. She didn't want that. She was so glad he said that they sat down in her office. She didn't want to make him uneasy or like she didn't want to get to know him. Because she really did want to know him. Belle nodded her head as him as he talked to her. "I want you to know your father always wanted you and he didn't stop looking for you. He has always wanted you." She said trying to reassure him. She sat back in her chair and laughed when he asked of he could ask her something. "You can ask me any thing you want. I can't say for sure if I will give you the answer you want but I will sure try." She said being honest with him.
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Post by Neal Cassidy on Oct 3, 2015 3:13:29 GMT -5
THERE ARE NO COINCIDENCES. EVERYTHING THAT HAPPENS, HAPPENS BY DESIGN Neal admittedly felt uncomfortable standing here next to Belle. Only because he had never met a parent's girlfriend, especially when they seemed to be the same age as him. He had spent his whole life alone, and, now he wasn't sure what else to do now that, he not only had his father back, but, he also had a son, and, someone else who seemed to want to get to know him. Neal followed Belle to the office, before sitting down in a chair across from her. Hearing her re-assure him that he was always wanted made Neal lower his head. He was slowly learning that, but, he still wasn't sure how to go about it, especially since for over 2 centuries he felt unwanted by anyone. “I'm starting to figure that out, but, it still doesn't change how I felt since I was 14 years old.” Neal admitted, although also loving hearing those words. At Belle's answer to his question, Neal smiled softly as he ran his hands over each other before looking back up at her. “In his attempts to get back to me, had he actually changed his ways. Like with how he used his magic?” Neal didn't want this to be the start of their conversation, but, he needed to know. |
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