I started this book even though I haven't finished the other one as it been on my mind and I just had to write. I will be going back to the other story but I feel like my writing is really bad, so my apologies.
This is set after Marion comes back but doesn't really follow the before and after.
Disclaimer - I don't own Once Upon a Time
OC characters are mine.
Regina looked around as everyone cheered with joy and cuddled their family members. Snow falling to the ground quickly, adding to the mass of white powder already growing high. The red and green lights dangling from all the shops along the main street. They had just put up the town Christmas tree, a tradition that had been long forgotten in the midst of all the drama. Out of the corner of her eye, Regina sees the Charming family, all wrapped up laughing as they share a flask of hot cocoa. No doubt with a hint of cinnamon. Henry bundled in between them, a large smile on his face. Next to them Ruby and Granny, the Dwarves and finally Rumple and Belle. How he managed to found his happy ending is beyond Regina's imagination but she can't find anger in her heart. She doesn't feel much anymore, nothing except pain. Looking away from them her sights set on Robin and his family. Young Roland trying to catch snow with his bare hands as his mother watches on with glee. Her thoughts start to stray, everyone always leaves. She turns around, wrapping her coat tighter around her. She starts the long cold walk back to her mansion.
By the time she reaches Mifflin Street, Regina had tears down her face. She thought being a hero would bring good times and love, but again she has no one. She hears heavy breathing and the sound of pounding feet running towards her. With the hope that its Henry she turns around with a smile on her face. Her smile drops as the sight of Killian, panting heavily in front of her. He looks up and with a smirk tells her 'I've been looking for you'.
Confused as to why the pirate was looking for her but not caring, Regina turns back around with a sigh and continues walking, wiping at her tears. Killian calls out her name, pulling at her arm this time. Her anger finally getting to her, makes Regina turn towards him and finally shout 'What'.
Killian becomes shy suddenly, Regina once more becoming confused. Why bother her just to act shy. Hook begins talking again. 'So yeah I was thinking we could do that since we both have no one'.
Regina having only caught the end of what Killian was saying, pulled her arm harshly away from him. 'I am not alone, how dare you' she spat vehemently.
Killian expecting this sort of response took a step back. 'Love, you know that's not what I meant. If you had been listening then you would know that'.
Seeing Regina open her mouth to scold him he continues on quickly. 'What I was saying was since we are both alone tonight, why don't you show me the ways of this Christmas. It seems I'm no longer of use to Emma and the Charming family. Meaning I don't have anywhere to stay and I have no idea what this Christmas is.'
'So what you want is somewhere to spend the night now that you're no longer wanted'. Regina started saying harshly, only to stop herself after realising she too was not wanted. Looking Killian over for the first time since he stopped her, she notices the lack of warm clothing and blue tint to his face. Feeling sorry for him, or maybe it was loneliness she says 'Why don't you come back to mine, we don't want you freezing to death now.' Seeing the smile on Killian's face widening, Regina felt a pleasurable tug at the pain in her chest. Maybe this wouldn't be a bad idea.
Regina and Killian walk towards the path of the mansion, both feeling a little bit less lonely. Opening the door a gust of cold air brushes over them, making them shiver. 'Sorry about that the heating is off, let me turn it on. Please make yourself at home.' Regina softly says walking away to turn the heating and lights on. Killian walks towards the living room, taking in the neatness and lack of use. A big Christmas tree sat in the corner, decorated for the festivities. But that was it. From his brief visit to the Charmings apartment, he knows there should be more decorations and random sized boxes under the tree. This was why he proposed the idea in the first place. He knew Regina would be as much alone as he was, but it also wouldn't hurt to get to know her. Which is one of the reasons why he wasn't spending this holiday with Emma. His newfound obsession with Regina has gotten out of hand. After the whole handing her to Greg and Tamara thing he has been trying to find a way to apologise. Walking further into the living room he begins to take off his jacket, out of the corner of his eye he notices the fireplace. Laying his jacket on the sofa he walks over to it. Just as he finishes placing logs in the fireplace the fire flames up making him take a step back. Looking over his shoulder he notices Regina standing there with a small smirk on her face.
'You think that's funny, I could have lost a hand..'. He stops mid-sentence and looks down at his hook, then turning his head to Regina he sees a small smirk on her face. 'Aye lass, you think you're funny' Regina turns around and walks to the kitchen letting out a small, quiet giggle. 'I will cook dinner, it might take a while and I wasn't expecting company'. She says as she enters.
Hook leans back in his chair with a content smile on his face. Dinner had taken a while, but he had helped as much as he could. Regina enjoyed the warm feeling inside of her stomach from the pride she feels from Hook enjoying her food. The silence came once more, dinner had made both of them comfortable in each others presence, even enough to talk. 'Regina, I have something to say… I .. want to apologise for handing you over to Greg...I know I don't deserve it but..'. Hook stops speaking as Regina turns to him with a glare, that falls into a sad look.
'There's no point talking about it now Killian, I am tired, so I'm going to bed. The spare room is on the left, goodnight'. With that, she walks up the stairs and shuts her door loudly. Hook gets up and starts washing the dishes and places the leftover food in the fridge. His time with the Charmings was coming in handy. But he had to prove to Regina he was sorry, he wanted a friend and it could only be her.
AN- I hope you enjoyed this. Please review so I know what to improve on.
