So I started a new story, again. I'm sorry I'm not very good at this. I will continue The Whole Truth though! This fic is inspired by Friends, so if you watched it, you might be able to recognize things. If not, no problem, the story speaks for itself. I hope you enjoy!
The One With The Dozen Pepper Flaked Lasagnas
Regina was on the phone, trying to have a normal conversation with the person on the other side of the line. 'Mother Superior, please lower your voice! If you would have requested vegetarian lasagna, I would have made vegetarian lasagna.' The nunnery was having a little party since they once again managed to get together the rent this year. Blue had asked Regina if she could make a dozen lasagnas, since Granny was too busy. Regina, trying to be civil, had accepted and worked all weekend to make the lasagnas. However, now it seemed that she would be stuck with them. Regina waited as Blue ranted on the other side of the phone. 'Well, the meat's only every third layer, maybe you could scrape.' Regina smirked, before she put the phone down. The smirk left her mouth very soon, however, when she glanced at the dozen lasagnas on her counter.
Regina had already gone rid of five lasagna dishes. She ate one with Henry last night, gave one to the Charmings, one to Emma and her pining pirate, another to Kathryn and her new boyfriend and even offered one to Belle, which she fortunately took. She decided to bring two to Granny's as well.
So here she was, grunting, while she tried to open the door with two lasagna dishes in her arms. She smiled in thanks when Archie helped her with the door. It was a busy night at Granny's, with the dwarves, Philip and Aurora, Sean and Ashley and some other residents all having dinner.
Red came towards her with a big grin and took the lasagnas from her, placing them on the counter. Within seconds, the dwarves scurried forward, trying to get a piece of the lasagna. The smell of warm pasta and tomato sauce had the hold dinner turning around. The dwarves were already poking into the lasagna with some forks, when Granny slapped them on their fingers with a spatula and told them to wait for their turn. Finally, Ruby helped serve the lasagna and everybody got a piece.
Grumpy was just about to dive in when Regina asked with a sly smile: 'Are you sure you are going to eat that? The Evil queen made it, it might be poisoned.' Grumpy stared at her suspiciously for a second, then let out a loud laugh. 'Nah, sister. I've been told that's just red pepper flakes, supposed to give it a kick.' And with a wink he started devouring his pasta.
Regina couldn't help but smile as she turned around, walking towards the door. 'Regina, you don't want to stay for a piece of lasagna?' Ruby shouted from behind the counter. Regina turned, feeling warmth spread through her body because of the offer. She remembered a time when it was all a lot different. She declined anyway. 'No, there is something I have to do. Besides, I have seen enough lasagna to last me a lifetime.'
Regina was driving her Mercedes, now and then shooting a glance to the passenger side where four dishes of lasagna were balancing on the seat. She stared through the darkness outside, making a turn to the right. After another five minutes, she reached her destination and turned the keys. Then she just sat there for a moment, alone in the dark, thinking if this was such a good idea. Finally, she sighed and pulled the keys out of the ignition. When she stepped out of her car, she could feel the cold seep into her coat and smell the pine trees and the smoke from the campfires. She rounded the car, picked up two of the lasagnas and made her way towards the sounds of laughter and talking coming from the clearing in the woods.
When she finally stopped behind the circle of mean around the fire, she immediately saw Robin. She took in a deep breath and froze. She shouldn't have come, she couldn't do this. Robin was sitting besides Marian, warming her hands between his. After a moment he looked up and caught her eyes. Regina could see the surprise on his face and all he did was stare. Regina didn't know what to do. Looking into his eyes made her fall back in love all over again. She could feel the tears staring to well up in her eyes and was about to turn around when she heard a screech: 'Ginaaa!' Before she well could comprehend where the sound came from, she felt little hands tugging at her pants leg.
She crouched down, balancing the lasagna in her arms. 'Hello Roland, how are you doing?' She smiled. Roland started to chatter and Regina caught only half of his stories as Robin approached her. '-John dropped my monkey and now it is diwty!' Roland finally finished as Robin scooped him up. 'Regina,' he exhaled, 'what are you doing here?' Regina looked past him and saw that Marian was standing a few feet behind Robin and all the men at the fire had turned. 'I had quite some lasagna left, so I thought I'd bring some over to your camp. I have more in the car.' Regina explained, not really knowing where to look.
Robin was still practically gaping at her, so Little John stepped in, taking the dishes from Regina's arms. 'Thank you, your Majesty, we will find a good use for these!' Little John grinned, happy with the foresight of something else to eat than rabbit and beans. 'Yes, well, this will probably the only time I won't ask for some restraint at the buffet.' Regina smirked, adding: 'There's more in my car, feel free to take it.' John made a little bow, filled with happiness as he scurried away to her car.
'I… I should be going.' Regina said, not knowing what to do with her hands now they were empty. Before Robin could object, Regina ruffled Roland's hair and turned around.
'Bye, R'gina!' Roland shouted. Regina turned around one last time, using her last willpower to grip herself together.
'Bye, Roland, sleep tight!' She looked over at Robin, a deep frown between his eyebrows. 'Goodnight Robin.' She nodded, before she finally walked to her car.
Marian came up to Robin, hand on his shoulder. She looked at him for a second, but when he didn't look back she took Roland and walked back to the fire. When Regina was long forgotten and everybody was eating lasagna, Robin finally said into the night: 'Goodnight Regina.'