Chapter 1

"Okay class, listen up. I've been very lenient with you and so now you need to give me a little back. I gave you the option of which book to work from so the next stage will-" hearing a knock upon her class door, Emma peers over as she clasps her hands in front of herself while she leans against her desk. "Come in.." Watching the door being pushed open, the blonde teacher then stands seeing the principal enter with a person stood behind him.

"Sorry to disrupt your lesson Miss Swan but I have a new student for your class" Stepping to the side to reveal the petite brunette, Principal Gold smiles at her. "This is Regina Warren..she just transferred over from New York"

Taking in the young woman, Emma raises an eyebrow slightly at the brunette's attire of a dressed down pantsuit and braid before masking her features. "Welcome Regina, please take a seat. I will just inform the class of the next plan and I will come and catch you up"

Moving past the principal, Regina smirks as she looks the young teacher up and down then takes her seat. "I'm sure we could just do that after class. Please continue with what you needed to do"

Appearing surprised by Regina's response and attitude, the blonde then offers a smile to the Principal. "Is that all sir?"

Nodding, Mr Gold scans the class with a small glare to frighten them then leaves with a quiet chuckle as he closes the door.

Returning to her original position, Emma crosses her arms while looking over at the brunette intrigued. "Right. As I was saying, the next stage if you haven't guessed already, is an essay"

"Well that's boring.."

Clearing her throat, the young teacher frowns before unfolding her arms and placing her hands on her hips. "Miss Warren, if you have an issue with the work plan I suggest you come talk to me after class. You haven't even been here 5 minutes and you're causing my class trouble"

Leaning forward to rest her elbow against the desk and her chin upon her hand, the brunette bites her lip with a smile. "I have to say I would very much like that"

Hearing a few students snigger and hold a laugh, Emma takes a deep breath to keep calm. "Moving on. I would like it if you could write me an essay on the least popular character of your book and explain why you think this character is not important or maybe they are and just perceived in a bad light? It's entirely up to you and how you view the character. Now you may start it within this lesson but I would like it completed by Friday"

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Collecting her books while the class begins to disperse, Emma blocks the pathway of the young brunette and stares. "You're not going anywhere. You and I need to have a little talk about your inappropriate behaviour"

Raising an eyebrow, Regina then deflates slightly as she slides back into her seat and waits for the teacher to return to her desk, watching the last student close the door behind them. "So...what is it you find inappropriate?"

"Your hidden meanings? seriously Miss Warren you should never try to seek some sort of a relationship with a teacher. Do I make myself clear?" The blonde questions seriously while sitting back at her desk.

Shrugging lightly, the brunette smirks. "I can't help it if I find you attractive. I'm just trying to be honest..isn't that what we are always told to be?"

Holding her hand out, Emma sighs. "Stop! Whatever you think, just..keep it to yourself otherwise I will be forced to step up to the principal and inform him. Do you want to pass this class because you are already on thin ice and it's only day 1. Seriously why would you do that to your education? I'm starting to see now why you moved and are just starting here, did you get kicked out of your other school?"

Pursing her lips, Regina glares and answers her bluntly. "My father died"

Hitching her breath at the seriousness, Emma gulps. "Oh..I..I'm sorry..I didn't..listen, Regina, you can't go around acting this way. You may think it's all innocent but it could land me in big trouble. If you want honesty, even though I shouldn't be indulging you with my personal life, my life has only just become stable..to the point of where I want to be. I don't want this screwed up for me"

"I wouldn't I just.." Biting her lip, the young brunette glances down to her desk. "I'm sorry..I don't always think before I speak. It's a bad trait from my mother but at the same time I'm not..because like I said it's true but I completely understand where you are coming from"

"No more remarks okay?" Seeing Regina nod, Emma then stands and approaches the desk. "Now would you like some help to catch you up?"

"Yes..thank you"

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Stepping through the front door to her home, Regina looks towards the kitchen to see her mother appear in the doorway with two glasses of wine and a smile playing on her lips.

"I wasn't expecting you home this early dear. I thought you would need to give an update..and seriously what is with the hair? It's what you wore when you were 5"

Running a hand along the braid, the brunette chuckles then walks up to her mother. "I know l wasn't expecting to be home this early either..but day 1 is done. Oh thanks.." Accepting the second glass of wine from the older brunette, Regina sips it as she follows her mother back into the kitchen. "Also thanks for taking care of the place while I'm out and about.."

Leaning against the counter, Cora smiles. "It's not a problem. How long are you doing this for?"

Rolling her eyes at the thought that it could drag on for months, the young brunette stands beside her mother. "Until I get a lead or a suspect.." Sighing, Regina then drops her head down to her mother's shoulder.

Wrapping her spare arm around her daughter's shoulders, the older brunette then strokes her hair soothingly. "I'm sorry dear but you will be getting no sympathy here. You wanted to work in the law force.."

Drinking more wine, the young brunette stares off in front of herself. "I know..but undercover is so hard..I just hope I can pull it off"

"Trust me you will. You're a Mills..it will be done"

Breaking out into a smile over her mother's faith in her, Regina then lifts her head and kisses her mother's cheek. "So what do you fancy for dinner?"

A/N: intrigued? Also I switched because I find a lot of stories I read has Emma as the cop.