Authors note: This is another idea that popped into my brain and wouldn't let me rest until I wrote it down. as usual I have no beta. and I do not own once upon a time or any of the characters
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Emma was jogging down the road toward the harbor on her daily early morning run when she saw them again. The mysterious rider clad in head to toe black leather, sitting atop a sleek black motorcycle. This wasn't the first time she's seen this person but it is the first time they weren't moving. The rider was parked on the docks and sitting back on the seat looking out over the harbor as the sun slowly rose in the sky. Emma decided to detour and made her way down to the docks, to try to find out who this mystery person was.
As she got closer she could tell that the figure was slim and she figured it was most likely a woman. She still had no idea who though because of the helmet hiding the riders face and hair. She was almost down to the docks before the leather clad woman turned abruptly and noticed the blonde approaching. She hurriedly leaned down and started up the sleek black machine, kicked it in to gear and sped off.
Emma slowed to a stop as she watched the bike and its driver round the corner and disappear from view. She huffed out a sigh and decided to try to figure out this mystery persons identity. She stretched out her legs and thought to herself 'First stop, Granny's. Maybe Ruby might know something.' She made up her mind and turned, making her way back toward the apartment she shared with her parents.
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The bell over the door caused the leggy brunette waitress to look up. She smiled seeing her blonde friend walking up to the counter.
"Hey Em, what's up? Usual for ya?"
"No thanks Rubes." Emma smiled and sat down at a stool right in front of her. "I do want to talk to you really quick if you've got a minute?"
Ruby glanced aroun the diner seeing it mostly empty. The breakfast rush was over and it was still a little early for lunch s she had a few minutes to spare. She nodded and leaned forward on the counter.
"Sure. So whats going on?"
"Have you noticed anyone new in town lately?"
"Uh... No, I don't think so. Why?"
"On my run this morning I saw someone sitting down at the docks on a motorcycle. But as soon as I turned to go down there, they took off." She explained. "I've seen them riding around town a couple times, but when I saw them this morning I decided to find out who they are."
Ruby shrugged. "I havent noticed anyone new in town but I wouldn't be upset about a new guy with a motorcycle." She grinned.
"That's the thing though. I'm pretty sure it's a woman."
Just then the bell above the door rang again signaling another customer. Emma knew who it was before she saw from the sound of heels clicking on the floor.
Ruby smiled in greeting and stood up. "Hey Madam Mayor, what can I get ya?"
"Good morning Miss Lucas. Just a coffee please. To go."
Emma turned and smiled at the mayor. "Hey Regina"
"Good morning Miss Swan. Do you mind?" Regina gestured to the empty stool next to the sherriff.
Emma shook her head, and the brunette sat down next to her at the counter. Emma internally beamed. She and Regina were Friends now. And while she was extremely happy not to be at odds with the other woman, deep down she couldn't help but hope for more. She knew she cared for the older woman in a more than platonic way, but she was worried the brunette didn't feel the same. So she happily accepted friendship from the mayor, and did her best to simply enjoy it. On the plus side, the Mayor knew about everyone in town. Maybe she would know about this mystry rider.
"Hey Regina, have you seen anyone new in town lately?"
"I don't think so. Why do you ask?"
Just then Ruby walks up with a to go cup of coffee and places it on the counter in front of the mayor.
"Emma says there's a smoking hot biker chick riding around town." Ruby grins and winks at Emma. "I think our dear sherriff is intrigued."
Emma rolls her eyes, but can't hide the slight blush on her cheeks. Regina abruptly stands and quickly grabs her coffee off the counter, tossing a few bills in its place.
Emma raises her eyebrows at the mayors odd behavior.
"Are you alright Regina?"
The brunette nods but doesn't look at the blonde as she clears her throat. "I'm fine Miss Swan." She turns and walks over to the door before stopping and calling over her shoulder. "Please don't forget it's your day to pick up Henry from school this afternoon." Regina doesn't wait for a reply as she walks out of the diner.
Emma turns back to Ruby and the werewolf just grins.
"What?"
"Nothing."
"Whatever Ruby. Look I gotta run. I'll talk to you later." With that Emma leaves and makes her way over to the sherriff station.
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As the days went by Emma found herself running down by the docks more and more in hopes of seeing her mystery rider again. Finally almost two weeks later she spotted them again. Sitting back on the seat and watching the sunrise over the harbor. She slowed and ducked behind a car down the road. She slowly crept towards the dock hoping to get a look at something that would give her a clue as to who this leather clad person was.
She managed to get a lot closer to the rider this time and could cleaerly see it was definitely a woman. The leather hugging her figure nicely. Her face and hair were still hidden behind the black helmet and tinted face shield. Emma moved again to try to get a better view but accidently kicked a can on the curb startling the rider. Once again resulting in them quickly speeding away from the docks. However this time Emma was close enough to spot a small red apple decal on the back of the motorcycle just below the seat. Her eyes grew wide in disbelief. There's only one person in town she would associate with apples. 'No freaking way' she thought. She grinned to herself and took off back the way she came.
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Emma needed to know if this mystery rider really was the one and only Madam Mayor. So she made a plan to find out. She walked into town hall and made her way upstairs to the mayors office. After checking with her secretary she discovered the mayor didn't have any meetings until the afternoon. She nodded and turned to knock on the mayors door.
"Come in." Regina called out without looking up from the paperwork on her desk.
"Hey Regina." Emma smirked and made her way to one of the chairs in front of the large desk, dropping ungracefully into it.
"What can I do for you Emma?" the brunette asked looking up.
She relaxed back in her seat and crossed her legs under the desk. She didn't mind when Emma came to visit her. After all they were friends now. Regina kicked herself for the flutters she felt when Emma smiled at her. She refused to think about the blonde as more than a friend because she feared ruining the first friendship she has had in a long time. So she pushed her feelings away and focused on the reason for todays visit.
Emma simply smiled and leaned back on the chair propping on leg on top of the other.
"I saw my mystery rider again this morning while I was out for my run."
Regina controlled her features, but didn't miss the way Emma had said "my mystery rider"
"I managed to get close enough to get a pretty good look at them too." Emma continued
Regina nodded minutely. "Any ideas as to who this person is?"
"Well I'm positive its a woman. And if I had to guess I would say they have shorter hair. Because it was always hidden under the helmet."
The mayor raised her eyebrow. "Are those the only clues you have as to who this person is?"
Emma shrugged. "Pretty much." She watched the brunette closely.
"Well it's certainly not much to go on." Regina almost sighed a breath of relief as the savior stood up and started back toward the door.
Emma turned at the last minute, hand still on the doorknob. "There was one very little detail that i did catch though."
Regina held her composure and waited for the blonde to finish her thought. Emma turned and smirked at her.
"A little red apple decal on the back." She grinned triumphantly when she saw the older womans mouth open in shock, and a blush creep up her cheeks. "Have a nice day Madam Mayor."
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Later that evening Regina couldn't stop thinking about Emma knowing the truth. She decided to send her a quck text.
Regina: Emma I'm not sure what you're thinking but I can explain.
Emma: I get it. Everyone has their own way of blowing off some steam right? ;)
Regina: Please don't tell anyone?
Emma: Your secret is safe with me Regina. Besides who would believe that Madam Mayor was also the incredibly hot biker chick riding around the town?
Regina: Hot?
Emma: Uh yes hot... Have you seen yourself in that leather outfit? Damn Regina! I don't know if you know this about me but i have a thing about leather.
Regina: Dear your jacket could hardly compare to the quality of my riding outfit.
Emma: Oh please! My jacket is great quality! I bet your outfit isn't even real leather! ;)
Regina: Wouldn't you like to know ;)
Emma froze and stared at the her phone. Was Regina actually flirting back with her? She wanted to immediately respond with a hell yes but didn't know how the older woman would react. But she seemed to be flirting back so maybe it was ok?
Emma: Why Madam Mayor? Are you willing to prove it to me?
As soon as she pressed send she worried she might be pressing her luck with the brunette. Her anxiety only increased when she failed to get a response from the other woman.
Regina read the msg again, trying to determine if Emma was serious. She had started flirting back a bit, but after the blondes last message she wondered if she should just go gor it. She made up her mind and waved her hands over herself changing into her black leather riding outfit and walked into her garage. She grabbed her helmet, swung her leg over her bike, started it up and pulled out.
Emma anxiously waited for a response that never came and decided that she might as well just go home for the night. She shut down her computer, grabbed her keys and locked up the office. She walked to the front doors of the building and was occupied locking up that she didnt notice her mystery rider parked in front waiting for her.
She turned around and her jaw dropped when she saw the sexy brunette leaning against the bike, this time without the helmet, smirking at her. Emma had to force her feet to move again and she made her way down the walk to stand in front of the mayor.
"Would you llike to go for a ride Miss Swan?" Regina asked confidently.
Emmas eyes darkened and she shook her head to clear her foggy brain. A smile made its way onto her face and she couldn't help it.
"Hell yes." She breathed out.
Regina grinned and reached for the second helmet attached to the back and handed it to Emma before she donned her own helmet and settled onto the bike. She waited for Emma to get situated behind her and shivered when the bondes arm wrapped around her waist.
"Don't let go" She whispered out before she pressed the gas and took off down the road.