Because love happens slowly ... until it doesn't, and because life is no fairy tale ... until it is. Twelve chance encounters between rich, divorcee Mr Gold and a betrothed Belle. AU, set in this world. Twelve small chapters.

It's a fairytale! When the King locks his beautiful daughter in a dragon-guarded tower, one man and his moustache believe they can save the princess and become the archetypal Prince Charming. However, there's a rather sharp surprise for Howard. When he reaches the tower, he finds all is not as it seems. Dragons, fairies, and Howince, what more could you want? (AU ... naturally.)