Chapter 1
* 2 Weeks After the Defeat of Cora *
"Are you sure you want to go through with this Emma" Regina said as her and Emma stood outside of the Charming apartment.
"Yes, I'm sure besides they're my parents meaning I hate keeping our relationship from them" replied Emma
"You know they won't accept me dating their darling daughter" Regina was definitely nervous and Emma could see that by the way that her girlfriend was fidgeting, so she did her best to try and soothe her nerves.
"Regina, it's going to be okay" Emma reached out and took Regina's hands into her own. "I'm not going let anyone, not even my parents, break us apart"
"Emma..." but Regina was cut off by Emma pressing her lips to her own. Regina could feel all of the love that Emma put into the kiss as she reveled in this very moment not wanting it to end, but knew it would have to in order to face her girlfriend's parents. Regina much to Emma's dismay broke the kiss. "Dear, as much as I would love to continue this, your parents are waiting for us"
Emma pouted for a few seconds before agreeing "You're right, let's get this over with"
The two silently walked into the apartment to find Snow cooking lunch while David was setting the table. Snow immediately ran to her daughter and hugged her tightly.
"Oh Emma, I'm so glad to see you"
"It's good to see you too"
Once the hug ended Snow turned her attention to Regina, still trying to figure out what Emma and Regina wanted to talk to them about.
"Hello, Regina"
"Snow" Regina was hoping that Snow wouldn't notice how nervous she was, but no such luck as she saw Snow eyeing her suspiciously though thankfully she didn't comment on it as she went to finish making lunch.
It was about forty minutes later when everyone was done eating, meaning it was now time for Emma and Regina to tell Snow and David about their relationship. Now that the time had come, it was Emma who was feeling nervous while Regina had surprisingly calmed down.
"Mom, Dad you know that Regina and I have something to tell you?" Both Snow and David nodded though the suspicion was definitely building in both of them.
"Well here's the thing..." Emma trailed off as the nerves started getting to her and noticing this Regina gave her hand a gentle squeeze before finishing for her.
"What Emma is trying to say is that we're together" Emma gave her lover a thankful smile before turning her attention to her parents.
"Together, as in dating?" Snow asked while trying to process the information while David sat there in shock, not knowing what to say.
"Yes, dear" Regina said slightly annoyed with the younger woman, but wanting so badly for them to approve of her relationship with their daughter because she didn't want Emma to feel like she had to choice between her and her parents.
"You can't be serious Emma" Snow practically yelled. "This is Regina we're talking about, think about everything she has done to this family" She continued on as if Regina wasn't even there.
"Don't, just stop okay" Emma was getting angry with her mother especially when she saw the hurt in Regina's eyes. "I want you and dad to be a part of my life, but only if you accept that Regina is part of it too because I love her"
This was what Regina was afraid of and she wasn't about to let that happen, even if it meant letting Emma go no matter how happy Emma made her.
"It's okay Emma, you should be with your parents and I'll be fine" Regina said while tears threatened to fall down. It was then that David made his decision, he could tell that Regina loved his daughter that was oblivious by the way that Regina was willingly sacrificing her love for Emma so that she could be with her parents. Even though David could see it, he still wanted to hear it from Regina herself.
"Regina, do you love my daughter?" David asked.
"Yes of course, I love Emma with all my heart" Regina turned to the blonde sitting next to her and gave her a loving smile that melted Emma's heart as she returned her smile. There was no denying now how much the two loved each other.
"Alright, well that's all I really needed to know" replied David as he smiled at the happy couple and Emma knew then that she at least just got her dad's approval. Emma got up from her seat and walked over to her father embracing him in a big hug.
"Thank you" Emma said once the hug was over and then turned to face her mother as she waited for her to say something.
"This is going to take some time Emma, but I'll try for you as long as you're happy" Said Snow.
"I am happy" And it was true she was the happiest she's ever been when she was with Regina.
"Oh and Regina you better not hurt my daughter"
"I have no intention of hurting your daughter Snow"
Snow finally smiled as she thought that maybe she might get the chance to fix her relationship with Regina.
Author's Note: This chapter is dedicated to ajm85 who said that they wanted to see the scene where Emma and Regina tell the Charmings that they love each other so I hope you like it. Also in this story I'll be writing in flashbacks to certain events that would've taken place between Believing In The Queen and this story, but mostly this story will take place 4 years later as we get to see Regina and Emma living life as a married couple with their two children. If there is anything you would like to see happen in this story just let me know.