Bear with me, English is after all my third language. I hope you'll enjoy this, I haven't written in a long time and Doccubus has inspired me. This is inspired by the Once Upon a Time storyline, a show worth watching. (Regina/Emma) Doccubus end game, I promise.

Chapter One

I heard the town clock strike eight fifteen as stood in my bedroom. I tucked a loose brown strand of hair behind my ear. My thoughts were scrambled as I looked around my room. I turned to open my top dresser drawer.

"Damn it" I echoed through the walls of my large, half empty home.

I grabbed the three last pairs of clean underwear as well as my socks. I closed the drawer and reached into the one directly under, collecting my pajama bottoms, packing them into a small bag. I finished stuffing my clothing into the cramped luggage, throwing the strap over my shoulder. I stopped, my hand on the door nob and took one last long look at the room I left behind me before closing the door. I made my way down the stairs, admiring the details carved into the dark wood of the stair case. I paused, feeling my facial features twist into a quizzical expression as I tried to remember the day I purchased this home. I came up short and continued on my way out the front door. I grabbed my wallet and keys before locking the door behind me, taking a step back onto my porch to admire the Victoria styled home I used to call my home.

My eyes darted to my wrist, looking for the time, forty five minutes. In forty five minutes, Hale, the man I married so long ago I couldn't remember when, would be home in forty five minutes. I turned to my car and pressed the button on the keychain the unlocked the doors and revved the engine. I slipped into my seat and backed onto the road, heading out of town. I watched the houses around me slowly disappear into the tall trees. They cast shadows on the hood of my car, blocking the sun from hitting the pavement. The music emanating from my Bluetooth Linked cellphone ceased to play, replaced by a familiar ringtone.

"Call from... Santiago, Hale... Call from..."

"Ignore." I muttered as I pressed the red button on my steering wheel. I lifted my eyes back onto the road, noticing a blonde woman walking along its side wearing a backpack.

"That's odd, its not even hiking season yet."

"Call from..."

I pressed the green button on the opposite side of my steering wheel, as I pulled over to the side of the road. I know my car is meant to be hands free, however I still felt more comfortable driving undistracted by conversation.

"Hey."

"Honey, when are you coming home. You know I miss you after a long day at work."

"Yeah, I'll be right there, sorry I headed out to the grocery store. See you soon." The lies tasted like venom as they were easing their way out of my mouth. I felt guilty but I knew in my gut, I had to do this. I hung up the phone, rolled down my window and threw it as far as I could. It crackled on the pavement as it broke into piece of shattered glass as I rolled my window shut. A knock coming from the right side of my vehicle startled me. I could see a shy smile on a gorgeous blonde woman with lose curls framing her prominent jaw the pane of glass in the passenger door. She waved her hand at me, in response I lowered the window half way.

"I thought you were maybe stopped because you wanted to offer me a ride?" She looked incredibly stunning, and uncertain. Her eyes shifted down with discomfort and her lips pulled more to left of her face.

"Oh well, I was actually taking a call." I muttered trying to wrap my brain around her request.

"I'm so sorry... I'll be on my way." She looked disappointed and embarrassed, her cheeks flushed as she pulled away from the car. Desperate to get to know this woman and hoping for some company to keep me from losing my mind, I reached over and opened the passenger door.

"Where are you headed?" I asked as I flashed her a wide smile.

It was but an typical Thursday morning in my loft. I smashed my hand against the beastly machinery on my nightstand, silencing it's death cries, announcing it was five in the morning. I turned over to my right side and forced my eyes open. The room was a dull blue, sun hinting at coming up. I pushed the heavy blankets off my naked body and lifted myself from my bed. I headed toward the shower, appreciating the hot water. Interrupted my the grossly irritating noise of my alarm clock, I groaned as I realized I'd forgotten to turn it off completely. I rushed through my shower to turn off the sounds and continued with my morning routine. I picked out a dark blue pair of scrubs and threw my hair in a ponytail. I rushed through breakfast and walked out of my door gulping down a cup of coffee. I took in a deep breath and long look at the familiar hospital building before heading inside.

I arrived for my shift in pediatrics at seven o'clock sharp. I made my way to nursing station to ask about my patients progress while I was gone, I preferred the personal rapport versus reading facts off of a chart, though I did both. I stepped into my first patient room. Kathleen Pelletier read the chart, severe bronchitis.

"Hey there kiddo, you're looking fantastic this morning." I teased cheerily.

"I'm not fantastic, I had a nightmare." She said with a pout.

"Well... Do you want to tell me about it?" I felt her eyes look up to me and feel with anxiety.

"No, I want to forget it." She turned her head towards me and tugged on my sleeve, I leaned in close. "Lauren, I think I heard my parents talk about getting separated. They were fighting in the hallway after you left." Her eyes filled with tears and fear as she told me the story.

"I'm sorry sweetheart, but you'll see. They'll be able to find a way to be happy and it'll be for the best. Now what can I do to make it up to you?"

"Can you bring me a doughnut?" She smiled tentatively.

"Sure thing, I'll be right back." I giggled as I walk away from the poor girl.

I told a nurse to page me while I crossed the street to get a doughnut. As I walked across the street to a small cafe, I looked up at the town clock and watched it strike eight fifteen. I stopped for a second feeling a wave of emotions run through me. I was suddenly so self aware and I dug through myself, trying to figure out what was going on. It felt like my life had been dragging on in the same way for years and years now. A honking car pulled me out of my daze. I continued into the shop and brought my patient her doughnut. I called over another doctor and asked them to cover my ward for the day as I was feeling completely under the weather. I walked back hone utterly confused and stood in my loft, feeling like I was in a stranger's home.

I went to the laundry room and shoved some clothes into my hiking bag, and proceeded to fill it with other necessities. I changed into jeans and a low cut tee, getting rid of the scrubs. I compressed to massive bag with the help of the handy straps on its sides and threw on my raincoat. I slid my bag onto my shoulders and locked the door behind me. As I heard the thump of my loft door shutting, I couldn't help but think of what I was doing. I thought of my patients and what I was leaving behind but thought to myself that they'd be okay with the support of the other doctors.

"What the hell am I doing?" I said as I walked onto the side walk, heading out of town.

I listened to music as I walked, finding it helpful to forget what had just happened to me. It was confusing me to think about it too much, instead I focused on the task at hand, running away. My heart dropped as a car drove past me, breaking me out of my spell. It slowed down and came to a stop shortly in front of me. I walked over to the passenger side window and knocked, nervously.

I had never hitchhiked before and I wasn't sure how to react. I decide to put on a charming face, hoping it would help my chances. The window rolled down and a brunette leaned forward to stare at me.

She was beautiful, with long dark brown hair and soft brown eyes. Her mouth was slightly open. I smiled a little wider and edged closer to the glass.

"I thought you were maybe stopped because you wanted to offer me a ride?" Her brow furrowed a little and she pushed her lips together in a tight line. She looked right before looking at me again.

"Oh well, I was actually taking a call." The words slipped out of her mouth as she looked out of her own window, and back at me.

"I'm so sorry... I'll be on my way." I started moving back, feeling disappointed and embarrassed at my first attempt to hitch-hike. I heard movement in the vehicle and the door cracked open, she gave me a welcoming smile.

"Where are you headed?" I felt a flutter of excitement in my stomach as I opened the door wider.

"Can I put my bag in the back seat?" I asked, unable to contain my join and hearing it seep into my voice.

"No problem." I heard the doors unlock and I grabbed the handle and pulled it open. I bent down and pushed my bag into the back seat, steadying myself on the edge and pushing it further down with my other hand. I looked over at the stranger in the driver seat and she had her eyes me. Her gaze was locked on my chest as she liked he lips. I looked down and noticed my bra was showing, I felt my cheeks heat up in a blush.

I took my seat beside her and closed the door. I stole a glance in her direction, she was shifting into drive and pressing on the gas pedal while simultaneously biting down on her bottom lip. Her eyes were shifting between my chest and the road.

"You never told me where you were headed?" She asked, a small smile revealing a shadow of a simple.