[A/N: Takes place directly after the events of "Lily."]
As soon as they were outside, Emma turned to Lily. "Can you give us a minute?"
Lily shrugged. "Sure."
"You can't be serious," Emma said once she was out of earshot. "That man is not your soulmate."
"What are you talking about?" Regina scoffed. "Of course he is. It's written in the book, or don't you remember that page?"
"Just because it's 'written' doesn't mean it's true," Emma said. "After all you said to me about beating fate, you're just going to accept it?"
"He's my happy ending," Regina said after a moment, avoiding Emma's gaze. "I don't want to beat this fate."
"Come on, Regina!" Emma was clearly frustrated. "Did you hear the way he reacted when you walked in? He immediately assumed you were crazy. A jealous ex-girlfriend. He doesn't trust you."
"Well, I'm sure he had a good reason - " Regina started, but Emma shook her head.
"He's chosen Marian over you countless times. He chose her over you twice today, before he even knew she was Zelena. Look, Regina, you've been looking out for me, so let me look out for you. You deserve better. He's not your soulmate."
"What, and the pirate is yours?" Regina asked sarcastically before she could stop herself. An uncharacteristic blush tinted her cheeks.
Emma stared at her. "What's that supposed to mean?"
Regina drew in a deep breath. "What do you think?"
