Hello!

This is my first story since like, forever, i have about 20 chapters ready to be uploaded and more and regardless of the response i will continually upload chapters.

Anyway, this story might seem a little unrealistic but this is me taking a new point of view for Regina as she overcomes her heartbreak. Slow burn Outlaw Queen, Swan Queen friendship, Regal Believer, Captain Swan, Snowing and a whole lot more to come. Just imagine Regina as being a more open minded person. I hope this story interests you!

Here we go,

Life is a highway chapter 1:

Regina had just about enough with herself. It's been 2 months since she last spoke with the man she thought would be her true love. Only for him to be robbed from her grasp, so easily and so quickly.

Their breakup was messy and she vaguely remembers hurling wine glasses at the wall and screaming at nothing but herself for being an idiot and believing that a person like her could get a happy ending.

Henry had come over a few time in attempt to lift her spirits. She had put on a joyous facade for Henry. But once he went back to the Charmings, she would lock herself in her vault and cry herself senseless.

She had cried herself to sleep for four weeks, felt emotional numbness and nothingness for the next two and then anger and contempt for the remainder. That was when she decided, enough was enough.

She wasn't going to sit around moping, waiting for the man she loved (still loves probably) to come running back to her by some miraculous long shot. She was lazing on her couch, channel surfing when she flipped to a travel channel and and idea came to her.

That was when she decided that she needed a vacation, that it was time to let loose and see the world out there for herself.

She gathered some of her most casual wear (which she didn't know she even owned) into a duffel bag with some toiletries.

She got up early and dressed up. Hoping no one would see her magic herself to the bank where she hid her money vault. She took out all of her cash and magic-ed herself home.

She was almost ready, all she had to do now was to go and see Emma Swan.

She grimaced a little at the thought of that and she reminded herself that it wasn't her fault that she was trying to save a life and that it caused her to be caught in the crosshairs.

She was actually, for once in 2 months, exhilarated and thrilled about the prospect of a vacation.

Dressing herself as inconspicuously as possible, she headed out. Trying not to attract any attention to herself.

She was that tempted to use magic but she thought it would be nice to have a walk.

She was hastily walking the familiar route to the Charmings (they insisted she'd come over for dinner once every few weeks) when she caught a glimpse of Robin, Marian and Roland and immediately regretted her decision.

Her heart skipped a beat as she saw the three of them, hands linked and walking towards her direction.

She lowered her head to the ground and tried to scurry past them but she couldn't get past the observant eyes of little Roland.

"GINA!" He yelled and ran towards her.

Regina paused mid step and stooped down to greet young Roland.

"Hello there my dear, how are you?"

"I'm okay but, I miss you so much R'gina and so does mookey (his stuffed flying monkey)"

"I miss you too handsome little thief,"

"Can I tell you a secret?"

"Sure,"

He got on his tip-toes and Regina leaned towards Roland to hear his secret.

"Daddy misses you a lot too Gina."

Regina's face immediately fell, she wasn't going to stand for this false hope.

"I'm sure he and your mummy are really happy right now Roland." She said with a forced smile.

"But..."

Just then Robin and Marian approached Roland. Regina immediately stood up and promenaded away from them as fast as her feet could take her.

She could feel Robin's eyes on her back but she forced herself not to turn.

She decided to take the long way to the Charmings in order to avoid any further unwanted meetings.

Well, that was awkward.

As the title suggests, this song was my muse. Do leave a review on the way out! Thanks for reading! Sorry that this was short, i'll try to extend it along the way!