#rabbit bow

I found a love for me

Darling just dive right in

And follow my lead

💘💘💘Not knowing what it was💘💘💘

Well, I found a girl

Beautiful and sweet

I never knew

You where the someone

Waiting for me

💘💘💘I will not give you up this time💘💘💘

The mouth-watering smells of a rich rabbit stew filled the air as Robin neared the small cabin, tucked safely deep in the woods. Butterflies danced around the archer’s stomach as she caught sight of the blonde woman, who was knelt down with her back to the brunette. Stopping a few feet away, Robin took in the blonde girl. The always tangled, messy hair was less messy and thoroughly brushed and her usual red skirt had been replaced with a newer looking pale blue one that matched her cloak beautifully. Knelt down, Alice’s hands were filled with an array of nuts and berries, along with the small creatures that were happily munching on the contents.

“I can’t stay for long friends…I’ve someone special coming over for dinner!” Alice chirped cheerfully to the small animals around her, oblivious to the woman standing behind her. “I hope it goes well…I really like her.”

“I’m sure she really likes you too.” Robin put on a small squeaky voice, pretending to be one of Alice’s furry friends.

“Robin!” Alice exclaimed, her sudden outburst scaring away the animals. Turning around to face the brunette with her face extremely red, she gave out a nervous chuckle.

“Sorry...I didn’t mean to scare them away.” Robin smiled shyly as she was able to fully take in the girl in front of her, who was still flustered from being caught. She really was the most beautiful girl Robin had ever seen.

“I-how long have you been standing there?” Alice squeaked, as she nervously dusted off the dirt attached to her dress.

“Long enough to see how adorable you are,” Robin said without thinking as she felt her own face grow red and saw Alice’s smile brighten.

“You think that I’m adorable?” Alice mumbled as she swayed on her feet slightly.

“I think that you are the cutest person I’ve ever met…” Robin stood proudly, hoping that her ‘fake’ confidence would actually calm her. “Oh, before I forget...I brought you this.” Robin smiled brightly as she handed the blonde girl a multicolored woven bracelet.

“Robin, it’s beautiful. Thank you.” Alice smiled before leaning in to kiss her, only to trip over her own feet and fall into the taller girls arms instead. “Oops…” Alice mumbled as she gripped onto Robin strong arms.

“It’s been less than a week and I’ve already made you fall for me…” Robin joked earning an eye roll from the blonde girl, who reluctantly pulled away to place a kiss on Robin’s cheek.

“I’ve missed you Nobin…” Alice whispered before pulling Robin in for a proper hug, feeling all the stress and nervousness wash away as the archer held her tight.

“Not as much as I’ve missed you Tower Girl.” Robin kissed the hairline of the blonde. The two stayed embracing for a few moments, fully content in letting the world around them pass by.

“I talked to my Papa today,” Alice announced against Robin’s chest, before pulling her head away slightly to look up at the archer. “I told him that I met the most amazing girl…” Alice blushed once more before Robin leaned down to capture her lips, sharing their first kiss of the night, only letting up when breathing became an issue.

“I almost forgot how good that felt…” Robin breathed out as she rested her forehead against the blondes.

“It’s only been a few days.” Alice joked as she gently pushed the archer away playfully.

“A few days too many.” Robin winked as she joined hands with the blonde, who began to lead them towards her house.

“Well, we are together now!” Alice skipped forcing them to speed up.

“So, what do we have planned for today then?” Robin questioned as she stroked her thumb over the back of Alice’s hand.

“I was thinking we could have some dinner and maybe do some star gazing? I used to do it with my Papa all the time in the tower!” Alice unwillingly let go of the brunette’s hand to open the door for them, stepping aside to let Robin enter before her.

“Sounds amazing, as long as I’m spending time with you I’ll do anything…” Robin gently grabbed the smaller girls waist, crashing their lips together she had to fight the urge to push Alice up against the closed door.

“Oh...and this.” Alice smiled in between kisses, “Definitely more of this.” Alice wrapped her arms around Robin’s neck, pulling the girl as close as humanly possible.

***

“That was the best rabbit stew I’ve ever had…thank you.” Robin reached across to the table to tangle her fingers with the blondes, as the two girls sat making eyes at each other, unable to look away for more than a few seconds at a time.

“I’ve got a secret ingredient!” Alice beamed, sitting forward she looked around the empty room to make sure that no one was listening, before whispering to the brunette. “A few spoonfuls of marmalade!”

“You’ve really got a thing for marmalade don’t you…” Robin whispered back with a wink, before leaning in to kiss the corner of Alice’s lips.

“It’s my second favorite thing in the whole world!” Alice blushed as she pulled away to clear the table.

“What’s the first?” Robin questioned as she removed the dishes from Alice’s hands and places them in the sink. Swiftly the archer wrapped her arms around the blonde, pulling her into her strong arms.

“You…” Alice blushed, looking down away from Robin. Softly Robin placed her index finger under the blondes chin and gently lifted her head, before leaning down to kiss her once again, pouring her whole heart and soul into kissing the girl in her arms. “How do you manage to leave me breathless every time?” Alice mumbled as she tried to catch her breath, smirking Robin ran her hands over the shorter girls spine.

“I-I guess it’s a sign that we’re meant to be!” Robin stopped herself, knowing that it was far too soon for her to say those three important words that would change everything. She had been feeling them since saying goodbye to Alice a few days before, but the archer was afraid that it would all be too much for Alice and thought it best to wait.

“Oh! Look at the time! We’re going to miss it if we don’t hurry!” Alice jumped as the clock struck, pulling away from Robin’s hold she ran over to her bed to pick up a picnic basket and blanket.

“I’m pretty sure the stars are there all night long,” Robin smirked as she watched the frantic girl.

“True, but the comet that is due to pass by isn’t!” Alice added as she checked to make sure she had everything they could possibly need. “Come on!” Alice jumped as she grabbed the brunette’s hand and practically dragged her outside. The two walked briskly towards an open field of grass about twenty minutes away from Alice’s home, their hands never leaving the other.

“Woah, this would make a good shooting field,” Robin commented once they reached the middle of the field. Humming in response, Alice made work of laying out a blanket for them to lay on, followed by two small pillows and a small bowl of fresh berries, knowing that Robin tended to get snacky at night.

“Care to join me?” Alice purred from her sitting position on the blanket, forcing the brunette to look down lovestruck at her.

“I’d love too.” Flopping down rather gracefully, both girls lay beside the other, sticking to their own side for the moment. Taking out her small pocket watch, Alice studied the hands before excitedly turning to show Robin.

“Look! It’s almost time!”

“I’ve never seen a comet before! Back in Storybrooke, it’s too bright to even see the stars! I’m glad that I’m getting to see my first one with you.” Robin leaned forward to place a small kiss on the blonde's nose, earning a giggle, which was quickly becoming Robin’s new favorite sound in the whole world.

“I have a feeling that we are going to be sharing a lot of first’s with each other…and I can’t wait!” The blonde blushed.

“I think you’re right!” The brunette opened her arm for the blonde, offering herself up as Alice’s personal pillow, an offer that she gladly accepted. Cuddling close to Robin, they both looked up at the sky their hands exploring each other. Soon neither could resist it anymore and the night was spent with them sharing sweet kisses as they lay under the stars.

AO3

... No...

“Now might not be the best time.”

... It’s too good. I want it too much. They’d never do it.

“It might be your only time.”

... Noooooo... They wouldn’t.

“Can I...”

... Would they?

“Have your blessing to marry Alice.”

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Since I kept thinking of songs that fit well with Curious Archer, I decided to put them in a playlist. Now that we won’t be getting any more episodes, I figured I should share it with the fandom. I didn’t want to keep it to myself and I wanted to do my part to keep the spirit of this show and this ship alive. So, here it is. My personal Curious Archer playlist. It’s divided into three sections, Pop, Disney/Movie Soundtracks, and Bonus Songs. I’ll provide a brief explanation as well as some favorite lyrics for each song. Enjoy!

Pop

1. “Brighter Than The Sun” by Colbie Caillet (The Meet-Cutes)

Explanation: This song captures the bliss of new love so well. It’s just so happy and pure. Kind of like this ship.

Relevant Lyric(s): “Stopped me on the corner. Swear you hit me like a vision. I, I, I wasn’t expecting. But who am I to tell fate where it’s supposed to go?”

2. “Never Forget You” by Zara Larsson and MNEK (from Alice to Robin)

Explanation: I think this is technically supposed to be a break up song, but I couldn’t help including it. If you look at the lyrics as written, they fit Curious Archer really well. It makes me think of the scene right before the curse where Alice tells Robin that they’ll always know each other, even if they don’t.

Relevant Lyrics(s): “’Cause once upon a time you were my everything. It’s clear to see that time hasn’t changed a thing. So, just what do you think could ever take you off my mind?”

3. “Rather Be” by Clean Bandit feat. Jess Glynne (from Robin to Alice)

Explanation: This one is less specific, but it still really works. It’s obvious how much these girls love being around each other.

Relevant Lyric(s): “If you gave me a chance, I would take it. It’s a shot in the dark, but I’ll make it. Know with all of your heart you can’t shake me. When I am with you, there’s no place I’d rather be.”

4. “Safe and Sound” by Capital Cities (from Alice to Robin)

Explanation: This song also reminds me of the scene right before the curse. I just love Alice’s optimism, promising Robin that everything will be okay and they’ll see each other again. These two will always support and protect each other.

Relevant Lyric(s): “I can show you love. In a tidal wave of mystery you’ll still be standing next to me. You could be my luck. Even if we’re six feet underground, I know that we’ll be safe and sound.”

5. “Something Just Like This” by The Chainsmokers and Coldplay (from Robin to Alice)

Explanation: I can totally picture a young Robin reading all the fairytales and seeing them play out in real life, then worrying she’d never find a True Love of her own. Until she met Alice, of course.

Relevant Lyric(s): “I’ve been reading books of old. The legends and the myths. Achilles and his gold. Hercules and his gifts. Spiderman’s control and Batman with his fists. And clearly I don’t see myself upon that list.”

6. “Let Me Love You” by DJ Snake feat. Justin Bieber (from Robin to Alice)

Explanation: Honestly, this is probably my least favorite song on the list. It’s not a perfect fit, but I still like it. I imagine that Alice was a little hesitant when they first acknowledged their feelings, but Robin probably made sure she did whatever she could to make Alice comfortable. If the scene before the curse was not, in fact, the first time said feelings were acknowledged. I find it hard to believe that it was.

Relevant Lyric(s): “Don’t you give up. Nah, nah, nah. I won’t give up. Nah, nah, nah. Let me love you. Let me love you.”

Disney/Movie Soundtracks

7. “Oo-De-Lally” from Robin Hood (Robin)

Explanation: This is the obvious choice for Robin in this section. How could I not include it? :)

Relevant Lyric(s): “Reminiscin’ this ‘n’ that and having such a good time. Oo-de-lally, oo-de-lally. Golly, what a day.”

8. “Over the Rainbow” from The Wizard of Oz (Robin)

Explanation: This might be the less obvious choice. I mostly included it so I could have at least two songs for each of them in this section. Also, because Robin’s mother is the Wicked Witch, a character in The Wizard of Oz.

Relevant Lyric(s): “Somewhere over the rainbow, way up high. There’s a land that I heard of once in a lullaby.”

9. “In a World of My Own” from Alice in Wonderland (Alice)

Explanation: For Alice’s first song, we have a song from the movie. It’s a lovely little tune and fits well with Once’s version of the character.

Relevant Lyric(s): “All the flowers would have very extra special powers. They would sit and talk to me for hours when I’m lonely. In a world of my own.”

10. “When Will My Life Begin” from Tangled (Alice)

Explanation: I know this is from Tangled and not Alice in Wonderland, but it fits Once’s version of Alice so well that I had to include it.

Relevant Lyric(s): “What is it like out there where they glow?”

Bonus Songs

11. “Astronaut” by Simple Plan (Alice)

Explanation: Oh man, this song gives me ALL the Alice/Tilly feels. I can’t help but think of our precious bean all alone in that tower. It also makes me think of the scene where Tilly is trying to find an alibi, but nobody recognizes her.

Relevant Lyric(s): “Can anybody hear me? Or am I talking to myself? My mind is running empty in the search for someone else who doesn’t look right through me. It’s all just static in my head. Can anybody tell me why? I’m lonely like a satellite.”

12.  “Just The Way You Are” by Bruno Mars (from Robin to Alice)

Explanation: I can totally picture Robin/Margot singing this to Alice/Tilly. It especially makes me think of the conversation Tilly had with Margot about good days and bad days, with Margot promising to stick by her no matter what. Imagine Alice/Tilly having a bad day and feeling down, and Robin/Margot reminding her how amazing she is.

Relevant Lyric(s): “When I see your face, there’s not a thing that I would change. ‘Cause you’re amazing just the way you are. And when you smile, the whole world stops and stares for a while. ‘Cause, girl, you’re amazing just the way you are.