A/n: Guess I finally got to needing a One Shot Section :P Here is Fireworks. Enjoy

Emma waited for Regina to join her and Henry at her new home, the three of them were going to go watch the fireworks this evening, but Regina was nowhere to be found. They had a few hours yet to go, and some neighborhood idiots were letting their kids shoot some stray fireworks, man she really hoped she didn't have to go to work tonight.

She told Henry to grab all the blankets, drinks, bug spray and glow sticks. The kid was so excited this would be his first year sitting at the park they were actually shot off from.

Emma Swan loved fireworks, they were one of her top favorite things. Henry, Regina, clouds, lazy Saturdays, and Fireworks. Emma loved that, for a moment, during all the commotion they caused, that she could just let it all go, really be in the moment.

She reminisced on sneaking out and always catching the biggest shows no matter what city she had lived in. Her stroll to Regina's house was over quickly, she sent a quick text and she was concerned when she opened the unlocked door, why was Regina not answering her phone…

As she was about to call out, another firecracker went off, sounded like it was right next door. Emma jumped a bit.

"Jeez!"

She closed the door and before she could turn around she heard sniffling coming from the other room. It was coming from Regina's home office by the sound of things.

"Regina?"

Emma approached loudly, maybe the woman hadn't heard her call. As she lightly pushed the door open another loud bang went off, and she heard a yelp from the half dark room.

"Ah!" A trembling voice, it was higher than Regina's normal octave but it was her alright. Emma followed the sound to under the desk, where she found Regina hunched at an awkward angle.

"Hey princess, what are you doing down there?" Emma noticed Regina wasn't laughing at her jest, the woman continued to shake in fear.

"Regina, you ok?"

Then woman trembled, shaky hands folding her knees to her chest.

"Gina, can you come out please? I won't let it get you, it's just a firework…"

Regina looked up with tears in her eyes, "They are so loud…"

Emma reached her hand out and when she connected it with Regina's arm the woman extended hers as well. Emma breathing out a sigh of relief, and scooting the brunette forward and into her lap. Securing her hold on Regina's hip with one hand and the other arm around her shoulder.

"Hey just breathe…"

Another crack went off and Regina jumped, but was held firm by Emma.

"You don't like fireworks?"

Regina clung to Emma's shirt shaking.

"I don't like loud noises…"

Emma kissed the side of her head, "We'll get you some ear plugs or noise canceling headphones for tonight… assuming that is the only reason… we don't have to go Regina. Henry can go with my parents and we can stay in and watch a movie…."

Regina shook her head, "N-no I want to go with Henry and you… I think… maybe if it weren't so loud…"

Emma nodded.

"I can make that happen."

On the way over to Emma's Emma had Regina listen to music on her phone with her headphones on. The walk went pretty well, Emma saw Regina blushing at all of the attention Emma was giving her, but not once did she tell Emma she was fine, or try and cover up her fears.

When they met up with Henry Emma explained the situation while Regina laid down and listened to music.

They headed to the park a few minutes early to get a good seat.

As the lights in the park dimmed, Emma eagerly waited for Regina to relax in her arms. Regina sat between Emma's legs and Henry sat between her own. Something for her to hold and protect, while Emma had her back.

As the first booms sounded Regina jumped slightly but her mouth dropped open, she had never seen a firework so huge before, the color was amazing. How the flashing lights fell only to be replaced by another and another.

Regina watched for a moment then set her face in determination. Henry leaned forward in awe out of her grip. And Regina shifted flush against Emma, pulling Emma's arms tightly around her. She jumped the first few times, but then their affect began to fade and she relaxed. They were so beautiful, now she understood exactly why Emma loved them so much. They were loud, powerful and full of hope. And they helped her realize that for even just one moment, anyone could find happiness.