iii. ticking bomb
UNTOLD TRUTHS
:: iii, ticking bomb
( flashbacks will be in italics )
Bryan sat in his loft on a chilling Wednesday morning. He decided to call in sick that day, one it was his birthday and two, he just didn't feel up to teaching kids that day. However, what he was feeling up to was finally having the courage to tell Mary exactly how he felt.
Making her jealous was obviously not working and he realized he just needed to be direct and straightforward with her. But of course before doing so, he wanted to ask a friend for advice —— maybe two. He likes more than one opinion.
He pulled out his phone and called up Cecelia and after a ring, she answered.
"I was beginning to think you forgot all about me."
"You? No, no. How could I? You keep me humble." He joked, before continuing, "I need some advice about Mary."
"One, happy birthday! Two, you finally giving up on Mary?"
He had a smile across his lips, "Thanks, and no, I'm not giving up. It's just the whole jealous card isn't working and I don't know what to do now."
"If I were in your shoes, I would be straightforward —— direct. Some people are oblivious and need the extra push."
"Thanks, Cece." He sighed, "And thanks for not asking what im doing today. You know my birthday isn't my favorite day."
"I know but if you need anything today, im just a call away. Me and Florence would be there in a heartbeat."
"Much appreciated, friend. Speaking of Florence, might give him a call too."
Cecelia and him said their goodbyes, before he went and called Florence. However, Florence did not answer, in resulting Bryan to get off the couch and prepare another cup of coffee.
He sure wondered how he was going to spend his day, considering he despises this very day and that's only because he knows to hate his birthday —— which was Regina's doing. In reality, without the curse, he actually doesn't hate his birthday, it's in fact one of his favorite days but he doesn't remember.
So when people ask why he hates this day, all he usually says is "cause I just do". Which is the most bland and vague answer anyone could get.
After preparing another cup of coffee, Bryan went and sat back on the couch. He sipped the coffee as he began to surf through channels on the tv in the living room. Then soon stopped when something finally appealed to his nature. It was some dystopian show —— Bryan's always been a fan of the dystopian genre.
And that's just how his morning and early afternoon continued.
• • •
Soon night progressed and Bryan was finally getting out of his loft. His plan was to go get a bouquet of flowers and then go track down Mary Margaret. At least he thought, one good thing could come out of his birthday.
Luckily while he was at the flower shop, he didn't need to wait long. Mary was an easy person to shop for and she likes all flowers, nature. Even though picking the flowers wasn't difficult, he still took his time a bit and made sure he picked the ones that was perfect for the mood.
He chose red roses —— perfect for romance.
After buying the flowers, he went on his little hunt for Mary. He didn't know where to begin, but luckily someone who usually knows where everyone might be was just walking his direction.
"Regina, hi." He got her attention, "Could I have a minute?"
She stopped in front of him, "Mr. Lakes, what can I do for you?"
"I was hoping you knew where Mary is? I'm looking for her."
In fact Regina knew, but she played if off as if she wasn't sure, "Last I heard she was headed to granny's? Not too sure."
"Thank you." He gave her a light smile, before turning around and heading in that direction.
"Oh and Mr. Lakes?" Regina lastly called out, "Happy birthday."
He looked back at her once more, "Thank you, Madam Mayor."
He then continued on his way from there and within only the next few minutes, he was finally approaching granny's diner. He stood outside for a minute or so, prepping and trying to get all the nervous nerves out.
Once he had, he walked up to the door and right through the window he saw Mary but she wasn't alone. It appeared she was with Dr. Whale and what looked like a date. His heart practically stopped.
He knew him and Mary weren't together but he just, he hoped maybe she felt the same way.
All this bitterness and anger rose up in him all of a sudden, seeing those two together. So, Bryan turned around and began to head the other direction, dumping the flowers in a nearby trashcan.
Little did he know though, just from across the street, someone was watching his heart break and she happily took pleasure in that.
• • •
Bryan had no idea what to do with himself. He was furious, sad, and just needed a way to get it all out. So, he went to the one person he knew who would have no problem with helping with that.
Madam Mayor.
After approaching her front door in the starry night, he knocked on the door. Just a few moments later, that door swung open and revealed Regina who was in a nightgown, prepared for bed.
She looked him up and down, "What can I do for you, Mr. Lakes?"
"You know why im here."
She grabbed his arm, pulling him in, "Keep quiet, Henry's sleep."
The two found their way upstairs to Regina's room, their lips crashing against each other's in a hungry manner. For Bryan it was understandable but Regina just had graham sneak out from her bedroom, so maybe that's a tell?
The two then got near the bed and Regina fell back against it. Bryan approached and soon got on top, hovering over her. Their lips once again clashed and before anything went as far as it was about to, Regina pulled away.
"You seem sad." She looked into his eyes.
"Not when im with you."
As soon as those words left his lips, he was quite confused by them. He wasn't sure if it was just the moment to keep Regina in the mood or if he actually meant it.
He didn't give it much thought any further right then because he was preoccupied but it was in the back of his mind as he and Regina resumed things.
Doing this with the mayor didn't make him happy, at least not that day. But it did make him feel better and feel good. Out of his whole life, of what he remembers or what Regina has him remembering, this was the most scandalous thing he's ever done.
a/n:
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