A/N: Thank you so much for first comments, follows and favorites! It made me so happy! I hope you'll enjoy this next chapter. Here's some more insight into how those two met.


Two weeks passed like a jet in the air. They kept their usual meetings and lessons as public as possible. Regina never asked her to come home or meet with her in their usual place because she was too scared to lose herself in the girl. Emma found herself longing for time alone with the brunette over the time that had passed. But on the other hand, the fact Regina made sure not to stay all alone made her smile. That would definitely allow them to get carried away.

Emma was a person often controlled by emotions, Regina was smarter than her in that and thought everything through.

When English lessons came, Emma always rushed to get into the class before other students. She didn't like those formal hellos. When Regina had just that... nothing but polite smile. When they were together there was some sparks in her eyes and they made Emma's knees go weak. This was how her time went.

It was early in the morning and Regina was drinking her coffee in her class waiting for her students. The door was knocked on and she said, "Come in," without looking at the door. Maybe she should have. A cough made her look up from the book she was reading and she was faced with baby blue eyes staring deep into her brown ones.

"What are you doing here Melanie?" She almost hissed at the woman, standing up.

She thought they had left. Melanie and her daughter… what was her name again? Lily?

They were deeply in discussion as the door opened again. It was closer to the starting hour but out of all the people it was the blonde who occupied Regina's mind. Emma didn't expect anyone to be there. She looked at the blonde woman she had never seen before. Then at Regina and noticed her posture was tense. Her lips parted before any sound came out. The older blonde turned to the door as she saw the expression on Regina's face.

"I'm sorry if I'm interrupting something, Miss Mills," she managed to get out and biting her lip, looking at the phone. There was still around 8 minutes before lesson starts. Students were going to appear in… 3 maybe.

"I will wait outside…"

She gave the two women a sheepish tightlipped smile before making a step back. Inside she felt like she wished to do something to help…or whatever. It didn't seem like a pleasant situation for Regina. But now she was only a student.

"No, Em- Miss Swan, no need. Miss Bloom was here to inform me about the new student, her daughter - Miss Lilith Bloom. And now she was leaving, weren't you Melanie?" Regina's eyes turned to the taller blonde then back to Emma for a little while.

Emma looked back up at the two women. Pink lips parted softly hearing the last name. And then, when hearing the name Lilith, her heart sank. As often… only her eyes could tell how she felt when looking deep into them. With Regina she wasn't holding back that much but… This woman was watching as well.

Lily… Could it be truly her? It had been… 5 years since they saw each other last time? It was the very girl Emma ever first had crush on and got so, so hurt when finding out all of the lies. She thought they were alike. Both without families, trying to run away from the horrible system. But instead Lily had a family she didn't seem to have good relationship with at the time. The girl was even more troublesome than Emma; she allowed others to manipulate her into doing bad things. She couldn't return home but instead tried to keep coming back to Emma. How she found all her foster families, Emma didn't know. And it was Emma who kept pushing her away, too hurt by all the lies and broken promises.

"Regina, dear, no need for formalities. And I still couldn't have my answer to that coffee offer. For old time's sake."

Melanie smirked, her baby blue eyes shining with desire for the brunette.

Melanie and Regina had left things so badly and Mal had left the town not looking back one night. Regina had been still too young, as young as Emma was. Melanie had lied to her about her age, about her life and about her daughter. Regina had fallen for all of it as she had fallen deeply for the blonde woman who had had interest in her. Her heart had broken into little pieces as she learnt Mal had left the town without a word.

And now, there she was, the very woman was in her classroom asking her for out a coffee, bringing her daughter to take her course and ask her to be civil around her. Oh, hell no. But these were deep wounds she didn't want to scratch in front of Emma.

"Okay, fine. One coffee that's all. Now, please, leave. I have a class to teach."

Melanie looked at her way satisfied by the answer. "Have it your way, Regina. See you around."


Regina was distracted for all of the period. She gave them a group study and sat on her desk reading some piece of an art book. Not able to take it all in since she was still thinking how Melanie knew she was in town or why she had come back after 10 years.

Emma's friends noticed something was up as she tried to work so hard on the task with a huge frown. She had so many questions. Old times? It couldn't have been more fucked up, could it? For her and Regina to have a history with the same family.

Regina heard the bell ringing then stood up. She stared at the students packing their bags and she called out, "Don't forget to read the last chapter of our book and I want those papers first thing in on Monday. We are going to start 'Great Expectations' next week."

Emma waited for everyone to leave before coming to Regina. Straight forward she asked, "Who is Melanie?"

Regina raised a brow at Emma as she asked that. Was she jealous of her? A small, very small smile crept on her lips even though she tried hard not to show it.

Seeing that look Emma pursed her lips and rubbed her forehead, "I kinda… I think I know- her daughter."

It wasn't the place to talk about it more but she just had to handle things right away; or they wouldn't let her be.

"Her daughter? Oh well, it will be okay then, I think, because she is in this class tomorrow and rest of the year. And it's a long story, dear. I would prefer to discuss it in private."

Emma's eyes opened wider thinking, Hell NO!

"Great… Just…great." Next kick in the ass from life. She didn't need her first crush, first-girlfriend? No, it was too strong word as they kissed but… no- coming back; she didn't need Lily back in her life when things got so stable.

Regina bit her lower lip, her eyes catching the wetting her lips.

"All I can say is, Mal is an old friend. You should go before your next period starts, Miss Swan. I am looking forward to the lesson in the library this afternoon."

Emma sighed so deep and rubbed her eyes. An old friend... Life was fucked up. Was this an accident they four of them had this connection with each other?

"Fine. We will talk about it later. I'm really looking forward to it." Emma couldn't help but to smile gently when adding last part. "See you later… Miss Mills."

Her voice always got teasing saying this. Miss Mills sounded hot. Before turning around the blonde winked. Because despite everything Regina could calm her just with her look.

Emma returned to her friends on an art class. It was a wonderful way to relax. Emma thought for some time to do something for Regina since she loved art so much, but it was impossible before.


Regina went to the library earlier than she normally did. She was waiting for Emma just thinking how caught up Emma was when she saw Melanie. Was she jealous? God, why was her heart beating so hard just to think about it? She still had one huge smile on her lips again. She opened her book writing down the topics she would be explaining to Emma.

When she saw her in the door the brunette smiled wider, nodding at her. The library was almost empty and the few people in there were in the far end of the room.

Emma always went into their meeting with excitement. Yet nothing matched the feeling she had once getting there. That wide smile covering full lips was just warming up her heart and melting it. She couldn't help it and smiled back so wide as well. As if forgetting of everything else.

"Hey…" Regina smiled; all the things she was stressed about all day was gone.

The blonde dropped her backpack by the chair before sitting on one besides Regina, "Hey. I'm like that smile." Emma's voice was low of course, but her eyes shone.

God, it was hard to keep her hands to herself. She had to lean them on the surface.

Regina blushed slightly. It was so normal to flirt with Emma but this neither was the place nor the time.

"I see you began to plan things for today. My favorite English teacher." Emma shook her head with a smile and took out her notebook. "You looked really tense when I came to the class." Of course Emma couldn't wait to bring it up later. She wasn't that patient after all. "You two didn't fight, did you?"

Regina gulped for a second changing the page of the book in front of her as if looking for a certain page.

"It's a long story and we weren't fighting at all. I was just…. I was just surprised to see her back. She was gone for so long." Regina sighed. "I don't really want to do this now."

"To talk about it..? I get it." Emma nodded slowly.

Perhaps she wasn't that ready to tell her own story either. But God… She will be fucked up if Lily tries to reach out to her again. She was like a hurricane. And Emma just… She was hurt deeply by all Lily did and didn't see her it making it right any time soon.

Emma took her pen and opened her notebook to a clean page.

"Let's get to the book then. What subject did you pick for today?"

*flashback*

Regina was in really bad mood all her trip back. Robin dumped her without any single reason much like Mal did all those years back. Exactly 7 years ago but who was counting. Daniel was happily engaged and Mal, oh dear God, she had no idea where the hell and how the hell she was. If she knew anything that was what she felt and she was not okay.

She ordered the third tequila shot when the young group entered the bar. One specific blonde caught her eye and she kept staring at her.

It was Emma's 5th month in Boston. 3rd with a new family. True family. Not another foster one that just took money. It was the beginning of the summer.

Ruby Lucas happened to be her neighbor; such a crazy girl she was, so open and more than happy to befriend Emma. That's how she joined the pack of friends. Even Belle, although as quiet as Emma herself, couldn't say no to parting when being with Ruby. That's how she ended up in a bar. Some fun couldn't hurt.

Boys got them drinks and after two she couldn't fight to not to agree for a one dance with the tall brunette. Who would think she would end up laughing and having so much fun?

It took Regina a few more shots to ask the blonde for the dance. What a dance, though. She freely moved close to her, stealing her from a beautiful tall young woman. Emma was too untrusting when it came to people. But with the brunette that asked her for a dance... she seemed to lose her mind. She was absolutely gorgeous, the kind of woman you cannot look away from. Woman… Girl… All Emma could say was she had to be at least a little older than her. When the song changed the brunette asked her to join her drinking.

"I was having shots, but maybe all the alcohol I needed was you, dear. Still you want some to have with me?"

"Quite a charming you are." Emma giggled and slide on the stool. She bit her lip. It was probably the alcohol she already had in her system that made her say, "Tequila is great. We could… You know…"

She was told how fun it was to lick salt from someone else's wrist. Because it wasn't really a place for something like body shots. This gorgeous lady was flirting with her and all she could do was flirt back and never think twice.

Those shots completely made Emma lose her mind. The very thought of those lips over her chin and jawline…shivers covered her body. Before Regina could move to close the distance between their close faces someone called for the blonde girl; so how unhappy she was for her friends disturbing them. Regina smiled tightly and stood up as Emma gave the brunettea tight lipped smile, then headed to the group.

"Be right back."

Regina headed for the bathroom. Too drunk and too upset to care about anything, just trying to have a good time with one chick in the bar, maybe even just take her back to her studio for the remains of the night.

Emma's friends wanted to leave, and god she didn't. But they weren't going to leave her there, clearly drunk. Not yet as much as Ruby and, surprisingly, Belle. But she asked for 15 minutes and headed to the restroom. She notice Regina going there.

The woman heard the door open and close, but didn't turn that way, though. Quickly she splashed water to her almost make up free face; waterproof lipstick and eyeliner not included.

The alcohol made Emma so straight forward and when seeing Regina's wet face she dried it up gently with towels before throwing them into the trash. She made that first move to crush their lips together. The paper fell from her hand before fingers moved over the back of the brunette's neck. Melting into those heavenly lips. So soft, moist and tasty…

Regina smirked as soon as their lips crashed into one another. God, all she could think of was that she wanted to meet her again. The brunette held onto her waist licking the blonde girl's lower lip for entrance. But instead the girl pulled away.

"I need to go…" Emma said breathlessly. "Call me?"

God, was she dumb? But with a single nod or yes she was going to give Regina her phone number.

"Do you really need to go?" Regina rose a perfectly shaped brow just seconds before crushing her lips on hers again.

"Yea–" She wanted to say sadly but couldn't even finish as those lips were back on her own.

Regina was slightly shorter than her since she was on her flat sneakers not her usual high heels. Her lips moved to her neck for a little while sucking on her pulse point. She needed to feel something to burn down the misery she felt in her.

No-one ever kissed Emma's neck like this; her heart could jump out right this second. She found herself grabbing smooth dark hair and closing eyes with a soft moan that came out unexpectedly

"You don't even know my name but still, I'll call you."

"Then tell me your name… And give me your phone, I'll type in my number." Emma bit her lip hard. "I still have 10 minutes, though." God, she wanted to spend them on this hot make out session with this gorgeous woman.

Regina took out her phone from her back pocket before handing it to the girl still kissing her neck while the girl's fingers moved along her mobile. It was hard to focus on typing in the phone number. Emma found her fingers trembling. She wrote just Emma in the name of the contact. Not that she was a stalker, but there was no other phone contact with the name, so the brunette should notice. Emma also send a text to herself from it to have the woman's number, too.

The brunette's fingers slowly moved under her shirt to bare skin; God, those hands on her body… The feeling was delicious on her lips and fingertips, addictive.

A second later her phone was by the sink and she was also sitting on the counter. Although just 15, almost 16, she was a strong girl and with no effort put the woman there. This time she was kissing her neck probably leaving marks. Regina tilted her head back. She hardly contained the moans of pleasure in her throat.

Emma's own hands roamed as she sucked over neck and collarbones. She has never felt that kind of desire… Her lips found the full lips again. Regina moaned this time closing her eyes as her pulse quickened. Her feet hooked just behind her knees as they started kissing again.

This time parting her own to welcome this tongue that danced eagerly for dominance. Emma's touched her thigh underneath the dress. Yes, she wasn't thinking at all of her actions. She wasn't that much of an experienced girl, at least she wouldn't consider herself as such. And yet her instincts just guided her. The desire began to burn in the pit of her stomach and it made her so breathless. She has never wished for anyone to just touch her. And she did now.

Regina almost growled when a text buzzed, clearly not her phone. Those lips were not like others, she couldn't compare it with anyone yet because they were soft, but still she could smell the desire and behind this innocence. When they parted she was breathing hard with desire. Despite the text Emma softly began to suck on Regina's full bottom lip before parting and looking down to check it quick. Graham was hurrying her up.

"Come to my place, forget about them." She almost sensed the answer would be negative but she just took her chance.

"Oh god how I wish…" Did this brunette truly offered this or was she dreaming? "Maybe some other time… I really need to meet you again."

With those last words the next kiss was placed just as Regina was about to frown. She couldn't bring herself to part.

"Tuesday? Here?" The blonde proposed. It was Friday today, the time she always went out with friends.

"No, Tuesday is not okay… I'll text you."

"Kay…"

Regina grabbed the back of her neck once more kissing her in a deep kiss, closing her own eyes. She wanted to feel this alive all the time but when she parted with the girl again all the heaviness of her life came crushing on her shoulders.

Emma melted into that kiss for the last time, memorizing the feeling of it. Something she has never thought to feel. That the kiss could feel this good… It was going to be a rough night to deal with this burning desire she felt.

"Go." Regina hopped down from the counter with Emma's hands still on her hips before dusting off her dress' wrinkles. Her face was too flushed with desire and she was feeling too aroused.

"Till next time, stranger." Emma softly wiped away some lipstick from under the brunette's lip before turning around so heavily. That night she didn't return home just stayed at Ruby's. She saved the young woman's number in her phone with emojis, still not knowing her name.