A|N: Meg, thank you for being my AMAZING BETA I lava you :)
You guys, my bestestest friend wanted me to write this, so here. Enjoy.
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"Mummy, will you tell me the story of how you and Mamma said you loved each-other the first time?" the little girl asked.
"Oh Sophia, of course." Belle smiled, setting on her daughters bed. "Once upon a time..."
"Regina, I wasn't expecting to see you in here.." Belle said as she pushed past the curtain, coming out to stand behind the display unit.
"I was wondering.. Hoping if you'd heard anything new," Regina said, her eyes trailing over Belle's body, the glass cabinet not hiding anything.
Truth was, Regina happened to love Lacey when she was in Belle's body, but now Belle was wearing shorter skirts and more revealing tops.
"I'm sorry, what?" Regina asked when she realized Belle had been talking to her.
"I said I hadn't heard anything.. Are you feeling okay, Regina?"
"I don't think I am," Regina sighed, her hand going to her forehead.
Her vision became blurry and she bought her other hand out, resting it on the display case beside her, hoping to keep herself steady.
"Regina?" Belle asked, coming around to her, resting a gentle hand on Regina's shoulder. "Come on, come sit down in the back room."
Regina nodded slowly, walking with Belle out to the back, sitting down on a chair in the corner, her elbows resting on her knees, palms supporting her head.
"Is it me, or is the room spinning?" Regina asked.
"Regina, it's like, a hundred degree's out, why are you wearing a coat? You're dehydrated. Take the coat off. I'll get you some water."
Regina grabbed Belle's wrist gently. "Why are you being so nice?"
"'Cause believe it or not, I don't hold a grudge.. Regina?"
Regina's body slumped forward, her head landing on Belle's chest.
Belle almost fell back from the pressure, but she kept her stance, sitting Regina upright. She knelt on the ground, holding Regina's shoulder's back.
"You okay?" Belle asked softly when Regina's eyes started to flutter open less then a minute later. "You kinda passed out."
Regina slid to the ground, finding it easier to be in height with Belle then look down at her. "I've been doing that a lot lately," Regina confessed.
"Have you seen Dr. Whale?" Belle asked.
Regina shook her head and sighed, subconsciously leaning into Belle.
Belle wrapped her arms around the woman's slender frame. Even through the coat, she could feel that Regina had lost weight.
Belle reached up with her free hand, undoing Regina's coat cautiously. "Lets get you out of this and cool you down, alright?"
Regina nodded against Belle's shoulder and shifted slightly to remove the jacket. Regina slid the jacket off easily, her arms instinctively going around her waist, hiding herself from Belle's sight.
Belle grabbed Regina's wrists, looking at the woman with worry.
"What's going on, Regina?" Belle asked softly.
"I can't eat, I can't sleep, I'm losing myself over this..." Regina said as if Belle knew what she was talking about.
"Henry?" Belle asked.
"No. I know.. He's safe, he's healthy, it's not that..." she said, shaking her head.
"What is it?" Belle asked softly.
Regina lifted her head slowly, pressing her lips against Belle's gently. She started to pull away, getting ready to apologize a hundred times and run out of there, but a shocking feeling made her stay.
Belle's hand threaded into her hair, pulling her slightly closer, holding her there. Her tongue running over Regina's lip made Regina snap back to reality, realizing that this was real and not one of her dreams.
"Did Mamma really kiss you that scared?" Sophia asked with hooded eyes. It was well past the girls bed time, but she enjoyed hearing stories about her mothers.
"Yes," Belle chuckled. "And I was just as scared, but I'd liked your Mamma for some time before that happened. I thought I was dreaming." Belle smiled, remembering it as if it was yesterday.
"Then what happened?" Sophia asked, her blue eyes shimmering beneath the bedside lamp's light.
When the kiss broke, Belle and Regina caught their breath slightly, their eyes connecting. "Belle.. I-"
Belle's face changed to one of hurt, thinking Regina was going to regret kissing her.
Regina's face softened as soon as she saw Belle look down. "No, Belle, look at me.." Regina said softly, lifting Belle's chin delicately. "You're what's been on my mind all this time. Every time I see you, my stomach flips and my heart flutters."
Belle smiled, biting her lip nervously, a blush creeping up her cheeks.
"Today, I think I just.. Seeing you in those shorts.. They fit you very well." Regina blushed slightly and allowed her eyes to rake over Belle's form.
"When does she say it?" Sophia asked impatiently.
"Soon, little one, soon." Belle smiled, her arm going around her daughter.
Sophia had the beauty of Regina, and her attitude, too. But she had curiosity, love for books, and Belle's bright blue eyes.
For an eight year old, she was smart, smarter then Belle was at her age.
Regina smiled, caressing Belle's cheek, their gazes unwavering. "Regina, there's something I need to tell you.." Belle whispered, leaning in slightly to kiss Regina again.
"What is it?" Regina asked once the kiss broke.
"I'm in love with you, Regina," Belle said, her voice cracking lightly with nerves.
Regina smiled, kissing Belle once more. "I love you too," Regina whispered, stroking a hand through Belle's hair.
Belle smiled, connecting their lips passionately.
"Aw, mummy, you two are so pretty together," Sophia mumbled happily, nuzzling closer to her mothers body.
"We are." Regina said from the doorway, a smile on her lips. "Time for bed, princess." Regina walked into the room, kissing Sophia's forehead, tucking their daughter in.
"Goodnight mamma," Sophia mumbled, hugging her teddy close to her chest. "Tomorrow, can I hear about your wedding?" Sophia asked through a yawn.
"Of course, darling." Regina smiled.