Chapter 1

Emma Swan, A 23 year old Au Pair throws her suitcase in the backseat of her Yellow Beetle. She is leaving Boston and heading to Storybook Maine to fulfil her new role to a new family. The Mills. She had only applied for the job 2 days ago and after a phone interview with Mr Mills she got the job and was told to be there as soon as she could.

This already sounded like drama, but it was Emma's last Au Pair job before she had saved enough money for her to complete her studies, and let's just say this family was willing to pay her more than any other family had in the past. "Suck it up Swan" she mumbled as she pulled into the small town.

Emma had always wanted to be in criminal justice, but having spent so many years helping raise children in the foster home, au pairing was her easiest way of making money in order to pay for her final year of studies. She always did prefer children to adults, they were more honest and didn't bullshit her, unlike most adults she knew.

Emma was a loner back in Boston, she has 1 friend, August who grew up with her in the foster home, who she saw as a brother. They stuck side by side throughout the years, and now shared an apartment, well up until Em got the job in Storybrooke.

She drove slowly through the quaint town down Main street, it seemed cosy, people out and about on a Sunday afternoon, walking their dogs, having lunch at the dinner. When she eventually pulled over, she stared at her phone trying to find the address on Google maps when she saw a strawberry blonde haired man approaching, so she rolled down her window.

"I have never seen you around town, Im Archie, do you need any help" he said with a friendly smile on his face. "Yeah, I'm actually looking for the Mills place" she said with a side smile. "I'm Emma by the way, holding out her hand to shake Archie's hand."

"Yeah, sure, right up on Milfin Street, the Mayors house is the biggest one on the block"

Emma's eyes widened, and her jaw dropped. "Is everything okay Emma" Archie asked having noticed the change in her expression. "Um, Yeah, No, I'm good, thank you for the help, see you around" she said as she started her car and slowly pulled off offering her best smile.

"The Mayor's kid, are you joking" she mumbled to herself as she drove up Milfin Street. It became clear exactly which house she was looking for as she parked outside the biggest house on the block. Honesty this was the biggest house she had EVER seen. After collecting her suitcase out her back seat she made her way up the stairs to the porch. She took a deep breath, and plastered on a shy smile before she rang the door bell.

It wasn't long before the door swung open, and she was greeted by a very beautiful, intimidating, regal brunette. "Can I help you" the brunette offered a smirk. "I, Uh, Um, I spoke to Mayor Mills on the phone yesterday, I am the new Au Pair.

The brunette stared at Emma, before cheekily correcting the blonde on her door step. "My Dear, I can assure you, I did not speak to you on the phone yesterday. You must have me confused with my Husband Robin"

Emma realised the mistake she had made, automatically assuming that Robin was the Mayor, but after seeing his wife, it all clicked into place now. The pants suit, the upright posture and perfect hair. "I am so sorry Mayor Mills, my mistake" she put her hand out, "Im Emma, Emma Swan" Emma offered a sheepish grin.

"It's quite alright Dear, Im Regina, please come in" Mrs Mills returned her hand shake after taking a good look at the blonde from head to toe. "How would you like a glass of the best apple cider you have ever tasted?"

Got anything stronger, Emma thought to herself while walking through the front door into the massive foyer. "That would be great thanks."

"Robin has taken Henry out for an Ice-cream, they should be back shortly then I can introduce you."

"Great, from what Robin has said he sounds like a great kid, I am looking forward to meeting them."

With that Regina stood up a little straighter waltzing over to Emma to pass her the glass of cider, before heading into the lounge. "Miss Swan, I feel like I need to give you a brief history before the boys get back." The brunette said while standing in front of the fire place.

"Here comes the drama" Emma thought before nodding and taking a sip of her tumbler. Never loosing eye contact with the brunette.

"You have to understand, ever since I became Mayor, balancing things have been tricky. Hence the reason we decided to get an Au Pair for Henry."

"Makes sense" Emma mumbled

"Am I strict? I suppose, but I do it for his own good… I want Henry to excel in life" she offered a rather regal smile. "The last Au Pair we had did not take well to the rules." Emma noticed how the Mayors eyes grew darker, with a hint of anger in her tone. "I hope we can expect more from you?" the brunette's rhetorical question sounding a bit threatening.

"The rules are fairly simple, walk Henry to school, walk him home, help with his homework, make sure he attends his extracurricular activities and just spend time with him."

"Well Mayor Mills, these rules seem pretty straight forward, It would be difficult to screw them up" Emma said with a light giggle in her voice. Regina's face got very serious and Emma stopped giggling "Yes well, the previous Au Pair didn't have a problem sticking to those rules Dear, she just seemed not to be able to keep her hands off my husband." The Mayors eyes now pitch black.

"Do I need to be worried about you Miss Swan" the Mayor said with an arched eyebrow.

"Absolutely not" Emma replied with a straight face, and Regina offered a small nod.

With that they heard the front door open, and Regina placed her drink down and walked to the front door. Leaving Emma in the lounge, lost in her thoughts. "Well that escalated quickly" Emma whispered to herself before downing the remainder of her cider.

Regina returned not long after with a little brunette boy on her hip. Her face now more relaxed, she looked happy. "Miss Swan, this is Henry, our little Prince"

"Moooom, I'm not a Prince he said as he blushed a light shade of red. Regina lowered him and he immediately walked up to Emma and smiled. Emma kneeled down so she was level with Henry and scuffed his hair up, "Nice to meet you Kid, Im Emma" she gave him a warm genuine smile.

"And this is my husband Robin" the brunettes voice now low and direct.

Robin walked towards Emma, eyeing her up and down before offering a big smile. "Nice to meet you Emma, sorry we were just out getting ice-cream" he looked down at Henry, then back up to Emma.

"I hope my wife has been accommodating" he said almost sarcastically.

"Oh yes, Mayor Mills has just filled me in on the rules", she said with a smile, now meeting Regina's gaze. Clearly their issues had not been sorted out as you could cut the tension with a knife.

She was pulled out of her thoughts, when Henry tugged on her leg "Has Mom showed you your room yet?" he asked with a excited smile. "No Kid, perhaps you can show me." Henry turned to get permission from his Mom, which she granted with a playful roll of her eyes and a nod. Henry grabbed Emma's hand and led her back into the foyer, where she collected her suitcase.

He rushed up the stairs as if there wasn't a minute to lose. It was so nice to meet such a bubbly young boy, the previous children she had cared for normally took a few weeks to get comfortable with her.

He ran up to a closed door and pushed it open and ran and jumped on the queen size bed. Emma's eyes almost fell out of her head when she saw the size of the room. It was beautiful, decorated in light wood and white. Very elegant and smelled of Apples.

"My room is right across the hallway" Henry said with a big smile. "Wanna see" he asked

"Yeah sure kid" taking her by the hand once again and opening the door to his room. A proper little boys room, Emma thought to herself. Comic book bed spread, toys lying around the floor, with a few shoes. "Nice room Kid" Emma said with a smile.

"He loves to leave his shoes lying around the house" Emma heard a low sultry voice from the door frame behind her. "Henry what have I told you about leaving your shoes out, someone could fall and get hurt" Regina spoke as she walked past to pick up his shoes and toss them into his cupboard.

Henry rolled his eyes, obviously learnt it from his mother. Emma giggled a little.

"Miss Swan, the bathroom is down the hall, please feel free to get freshened up, dinner will be ready in an hour." She smirked at Emma and walked out of Henrys room. "Well Kid, let me get unpacked and Ill see you in a bit" she winked at Henry who was now sitting on his bed surrounded by comic books.

Emma closed her door behind her and collapsed onto her massive bed.

Well this is bound to be interesting, clearly Robin had cheated, and Regina felt threatened by having another Au Pair in her house. Regina definitely has nothing to worry about with her and Robin. Emma smiled, If anything it should be Robin worried about her and the Mayor.

Emma was gay, she had been for years now. She had to admit to herself that Regina was the most beautiful woman she had ever laid eyes on. This might be a drama filled year ahead with the Mills family but at least she had some good eye candy.

Dinner that night went smoothly, Robin holding most of the conversation. He spoke about his work buddies, and the mapping of the new playground in the woods that was starting construction this week. Emma kept stealing glances at Regina, funnily enough catching the brunette doing the same.

After dinner, Henry went to bed and shortly after helping with the dishes Emma decided it was time for her to get some rest too. The drive and the nerves had exhausted the blonde and she was in bed by 8:30.

Her thoughts were filled with a specific brunette as she drifted off to sleep.