It had been three weeks since he'd left her for Marian. Regina was tired of crying and feeling hopeless.

The first week was the worst. She didn't leave her house, and kept a tub of chocolate ice cream with her at all times. When she finally decided to stop watching every chick flick that was on Netflix, and stop feeling sorry for herself, she took a long, hot shower, put on her business wardrobe, and headed to her mayorly duties.

After all the time she took off to sulk, she expected to return to mountains of paperwork. However when she walked into her office, she was very surprised to find only a light stack of papers on her desk.

She started looking through the stack and soon heard footsteps. It was Ashley, her assistant.

"Mayor Mills!" Ashley exclaimed in surprise.

"I didn't know you'd be back today," she said, more as a question than a statement.

"Yes well I decided it was time for me to come back," Regina replied, plastering a fake smile and glancing questioningly at her light paperwork.

Ashley glanced at what Regina was staring at and felt the need to explain. "Oh, yeah Mary Margaret came here while you were gone and said that she wanted to help you out in any way she could."

"Really? That was very...nice of her," Regina said, feeling genuine appreciation.

"All she left was certain documents that only the mayor could sign," Ashley said, nonchalantly pointing at Regina and awkwardly smiling.

"Yes, I better get on that," Regina said, politely dismissing Ashley.

Ashley left and Regina started scribbling her signature. After a few minutes of boring papers, her mind started to wander to places it shouldn't. She started thinking of Robin and what he was doing right now.

Was he thinking about her too? Or was he acting like a commercial family with his wife and son? Did he miss her as much as she missed him; to the point where sometimes her heart ached.

She was so deep in her thoughts that she didn't even notice anyone come in.

It was Graham. He cleared his throat.
Regina looked up, slightly startled.

"I'm sorry, I didn't mean to frighten you," he said with a light chuckle, showing off his immaculately white teeth.

"You didn't frighten me," Regina replied admiring his smile.

"I heard you were back today from Ashley and I was wondering if you needed help with anything."

"Actually I just finished my paperwork so I was going to leave and get some dinner at granny's."

"Want some company," Graham asked casually.

"Um Graham, I just got out of a relationship and I don't think I'm ready to ... date," Regina said somewhat shyly.

"I'm not asking you to date me. I'm asking you if two respectable adults can get food, and then maybe sit together," He explained.

"Besides, it's only 4:30pm. It's hardly lunch time, which is hardly a date until dinner," he said with a smirk.

Regina lifted her head and smiled at him.

"Alright I guess that'd be okay, considering we're respectable adults," Regina said, mocking him with a small giggle.

Regina got up from behind her desk and fixed her tight black pencil skirt.

"After you, love," Graham said, holding the door open for her.

"Thank you," Regina replied, finding his chivalry extremely attractive.

The drive to granny's was short. They were there in under 10 minutes.

Again, Graham opened the door for her to walk in first, but she was met with an unpleasant surprise.

She froze, she wasn't expecting to see Robin at Granny's this early. If she had known he'd be here she would've gone home and ordered some take-out instead.

"Hey, are you okay?" Graham asked.

"Yes, um, I'm fine. Let's get a seat." She replied, walking to a booth as far away from Robin as possible.

Ruby immediately walked towards them to take their orders. After they both finished ordering Ruby walked away and that's when she saw someone sitting in the empty seat next to Robin. She had a clear view of him from where she was sitting, so she could tell that it was Marian.

Great, as if this day couldn't get any worse. Now she had to eat lunch in the same room as those lovebirds.

She didn't know which part was worse, actually seeing Robin again or pretending like she didn't care. He looks good, didn't seem sad at all, while all she'd been doing was crying and hiding around. He probably didn't even miss her. He's too busy living his perfect life. Those thoughts made her angry, furious even.

Graham could tell something was off. He leaned across the table and grabbed her hand.

"We don't have to stay here, we can eat someplace else?" He said, looking at Robin over his shoulder.

"No it's fine, I'm fine, really," Regina said, clearing her throat.

"You don't seem fine Regina." He tried again.

"Well I am, so can you drop it," She said turning around to see why Ruby was taking so long. When she turned back to face Graham she saw Robin looking at her.

It was like she was paralyzed, because she couldn't look away. Apparently neither could he, because even after he got caught staring, he still didn't look away.

The way he looked at her made her feel all warm and exciting, it made her chest flutter and her breath got caught in her throat.

Marian must've seen them looking at each other because she placed her hand on his thigh, leaning in to whisper something in his ear.

Her stomach was in knots. She had pain written all over her face. Seeing them get up and leave together didn't help at all. Before Robin stepped out of the door he looked back over his shoulder to give her a small smile, and then he disappeared.

Ruby finally arrived with their lunch and broke her trance, bringing her back to reality.

"Thanks Ruby," Graham said giving her a smile. Looking at her perfect long legs in her short red shorts as she walked back to the counter.

Regina let out a loud laugh.

"What's gotten into you?" He asked, taking a bite of his food.

"Seriously Graham.. You're checking her out with me sitting right here?"

"I wasn't checking her out..."

"Besides, it's not like we're on a date or anything, remember," He said teasingly.

"True," she said smiling.

After they both finished eating, talking and even laughing he offered to take her home. She accepted with a smile.

Regina was glad she took Graham's offer to go out for lunch together. She didn't expect it to be fun. She deserved to have some fun after all she'd been through.

When they arrived at her house he got out of the car and walked over to her side to open the door for her. A real gentleman she thought.

"You don't have to walk me all the way to my door Graham." She said.

"What if I want to."

"Well then, I won't stop you," She said, mentally kicking herself after she'd already answered him. What was she thinking? He'll probably get the wrong impression.

"After you," He said before walking behind her to her front door.

She quickly looked for her keys and opened the door.

"Well, I had a lot of fun today. Thanks for saving my boring afternoon." She said with a smile, stepping into her house.

"It was my pleasure." He said with a smile.

He looks adorable when he smiles. He looks adorable when he doesn't smile. He looks.. Wait what?

"Bye Graham." She said, not waiting for a reply before quickly closing the door. She leaned her back against the hard wooden door, ran her fingers through her hair and let out a sigh.

The unexpected knock made her jump.
Maybe she forgot something in his car and he's returning it she thought, as she turned around to open the door.

"Did I for-" but before she could finish her question he took a step toward her.

"What are you-." She tried, but again, she didn't get a chance to finish her question before he pushed her back and crashed his lips onto hers.