A/N: Hello! This is going to be the start of a series of one-shots all focused around the coupling of the characters played by the wonderful Josh Dallas and Ginnifer Goodwin. So, anything Snow/Charming and David/Mary and that includes their surrouding family members, Emma and Henry.
I am open to prompts from you guys so if you want to see anything at all that has to do with the aforementioned characters, leave it in a review or PM and I'll do my best to write it!
Chapter 1:
Title: Mornings.
World: Storybrooke.
Universe: Canon.
Pairing: Mary Margaret/David Nolan with Emma.
Word count: 1,659.
Rating: Slight T.
Mary Margaret awoke to the sunlight streaming in through the window and a wonderful warmth surrounding her. She didn't open her eyes at first, she was far too comfortable for that. She just let out a simple, content yet sleepy sigh and cuddled further into the warm mass under her. It only took a few moments to realize that the warm mass was not her mattress and in fact had a strong, soothing heartbeat. Her eyes finally fluttered open and she lifted her head, her sleepy gaze falling on the handsome face of David Nolan.
Out of pure habit a light blush coated her cheeks until she realized that the man was still asleep and adorably so. She shifted ever so slightly, careful not to wake him and smiled softly at the feeling the light pressure his arms surrounding her provided. Another soft sigh passed her lips and she closed her eyes sinking back down to her comfortable position on his chest, her hand gently sliding upwards to rest just over his heart. The feeling of his heart beating against the palm of her hand began to lull her back to sleep.
She had almost completely sunk back into the world of sweet dreams when reality finally caught up. She inhaled sharply as her eyes snapped open and she swiftly glanced over to the clock on the wall.
7:15 a.m.
She pushed herself up, applying a light pressure onto David's chest. "David." She called, shaking him. His eyelids fluttered and his brow furrowed in that adorable way she loved so much as he slowly awoke. A low, sleepy moan escaped from the back of his throat as bright blue eyes blinked awake. He blinked several more times before his eyes locked onto hers and a warm smile tugged at his lips. "Mary Margaret." His voice was low and husky with sleepiness and it sent her heart to flutter. "Good morning."
She ignored the warmth that spread throughout her body, trying not to get too caught him in him but failing to keep the smile off her lips. "Good morning."
His lips pulled wider into that charming smile that always made her entire body weak. Oh how she wanted nothing more than to fall back into his arms and not leave them for the rest of the day but it was a Monday morning and they both had work to get to.
It'd been just over a month since that kiss outside of Granny's. It'd been almost three weeks since David told her he left his wife. It'd been just over two weeks that they said they wanted to take whatever sort of relationship they had slow. It was just two weeks that they decided going slow was not and never would be an option between them. It was fourteen wonderful days that they spent meeting at Granny's at exactly 7:15 a.m. every morning to get their morning coffee and greet each other with a sweet good morning kiss. It was fourteen wonderful days that they met almost every night for any kind of date. It was the 13th day that they spent together at her apartment. Emma promised that even though it was a Sunday, she'd occupy herself and leave the two love birds alone. Mary Margaret prepared a home cooked meal and then they spent the rest of the night cuddling on the couch, chatting about everything and nothing, and finally falling asleep wrapped in each other's embrace to the sound of one of Mary Margaret's romantic films.
David broke their intimate stare by glancing over to the clock and groaning. "It's Monday, isn't it?"
"Unfortunately, it is." Her nose crinkled in distaste and he couldn't help but let out a chuckle. He shifted his weight under her and she crawled off to the other side of the couch to allow him to pull himself up. He ran his hands over his face and then shook his head quickly, clearing any lasting sleep from his brain and then cast a look back over to Mary Margaret.
She sat pressed up against the arm of the couch, her knees lightly pulled up to her chest, arms lightly draped over her knees and smiling so fondly, it could only belong to a woman in love.
His eyes sparkled in pure delight, a smirk tugging at the corner of his lips as he threw his arm over the back of the couch and pushed himself towards her. She released her knees, lowering her feet to the ground and leaning in slowly to meet him. Their lips met in a chaste kiss, Mary Margaret bringing her hand to rest lightly on the side of his cheek, keeping them together.
She let out a low gasp against his mouth as he suddenly crawled closer pushing her further against the arm of the couch, his free hand coming to rest lightly on her thigh as the kiss grew deeper.
David suddenly reeled back when they heard a distinct cough from the other side of the room. He looked over Mary's shoulder and Mary craned her head to see Emma standing in the kitchen, a mug of coffee in her hands and a look of amusement on her face.
"Oh my gosh." Mary whispered, dark red tinting her cheeks as she glanced down at her lap and David cleared his throat as he slunk to the other side of the couch.
Mary rose from the couch, letting the blanket that was around her frame fall to the floor and straightened out her clothes. "Emma, I'm sorry, I didn't even realize-"
Emma held up her hand, a smirk forming her lips. "Don't even worry about it." She assured. "I've seen far worse."
Mary flushed and twiddled with the ends of her sweater as she subtly glanced over her shoulder finding David now on his feet peering back at her, the same look of embarrassment in his eyes.
"I came in last night and you two were fast asleep all snuggled up." Emma said, her smirk turning into a warm smile and she lifted her shoulders in a light shrug. "I didn't have the heart to wake you."
"Thank you." She murmured. Though it probably would have been wise for David to go home the night before she definitely would not have given up sleeping in his arms.
"Would you guys like some coffee?" Emma offered, lifting her mug. "I made plenty."
"Thank you, Emma." David voiced as he walked around the couch and Mary caught his eye from across the way. "But, I should probably get home to change for work."
"Yeah, yeah." Mary quickly agreed, never taking her eyes off of the man standing in the middle of her apartment. "I need to get ready too."
Emma observed the couple, so caught up in each other that they hardly noticed anyone else, her brow raised in bemusement. She may not believe Henry's stories about the pair being Snow White and Prince Charming or that fairy tales or happy endings existed but if Emma learned anything over the past month it was that Mary Margaret and David had the best shot at achieving it.
She watched as David grabbed his jacket and shoes, slipping them on and meeting Mary in the center of the room before they both walked towards the front door.
Mary opened the door and David paused in the doorway so they faced each other.
"Dinner, tonight?" He inquired.
A bright smile crossed Mary's lips and she inched closer to him, winding her arms around his neck and meeting his lips in a soft kiss. "Mmmm. I would love that."
They kissed again, the corners of their lips turning up in a warm smile. "Seven o'clock?" He murmured against her lips.
"Name the place." She cooed, playing with the hair at the nape of his neck.
"Granny's, corner booth." He answered, the last words muffled by the increased pressure against his mouth as she pressed herself tighter against him.
His arms finally found their way around her waist, closing the last of the minimal space between them and the slightest of whimpers escaped her throat.
"You know," The couple jumped apart at the sound of Emma's voice, "Those of us who have eaten would like to keep it down."
Mary flushed, sneaking a glance over at her roommate who was now sitting at the little island, looking not as annoyed as her voice sounded and then buried her face for a moment in David's chest.
She felt a rumble of laughter in his chest and he placed a soft kiss to the crown of her head and gave her a light squeeze before finally releasing her. Their eyes met and they shared a warm smile and another short kiss.
"I'll see you later." He squeezed her hand, lingering in the doorway for a moment longer and then turning and disappearing down the hall.
Mary watched him, a peaceful smile playing across her lips until he was gone and then she let out a small sigh and closed the door.
"I've got to say." Emma's voice caught her attention and she turned to look at her blonde roommate. "As sickening as you two are, I definitely prefer it to you sulking around here all the time."
"I did not sulk." Mary protested as she made her way over to the kitchen and Emma raised an eyebrow pointedly.
"Alright," Mary relented with a sheepish smile, "I was a little sulky."
"A little?"
Mary shot her a look and Emma smirked, taking another sip of her coffee. She huffed quietly and then her eyes widened as she caught sight of the time. "Oh no, no, no, no." She scampered quickly towards the bathroom. "I'm going to be late!"
The door slammed closed and almost immediately Emma heard the shower turn on and she chuckled to herself.
Never a dull moment in Storybrooke.