Emma woke bright and early the next morning, despite her sore body and her lack of sleep. She stumbled into her room and fell on top of Snow.
"Ouch! Emma! GerOff... sleepy."
"Yea well your sister came into your room last night trying to remind you that you have a morning run."
"Oh yea, Ruby. Ugh, Emma? Will you come with us? You're already awake anyway."
Before Emma could reply, there was a knock on her door and it creaked open.
"Emma, have you seen Snow I can't ... Oh God! Sorry!" Regina quickly shut the door. And began to speak again "Sorry to walk in, I should have known better. Uh Snow we have a run with Ruby, but I can tell her you were...busy?"
Emma turned scarlet red and shoved off of Snow. Running to the door and throwing it open, to find a blushing Regina staring at the ground.
"That is NOT what it looked like." Emma nearly shouted, definitely too loud for someone who just woke up.
"I knew you and my step sister were or are close, and I won't judge. I'm just sorry I walked in on you two."
Snow dragged her feet to where Regina was standing and leaned on her shoulder barely stifling a yawn. "No, No. I love DaAaivid. She was just trying to wake me, I fell asleep in her bed. She's commin runnin too."
A brief flash of horror struck Reginas features.
[crap, She knows it was me in Snows bed last night]
Regina spoke hoarsely "Ok girls, um Ruby is, she's going to be waiting. So..." She never finished the thought, instead she busied herself with filling sports bottles with water from the pitcher in the fridge.
...
Emma and Snow were trailing behind Regina and Ruby. Regina and Ruby seemed to be racing against some unseen demons, whereas Snow was happily trotting along, and Emma was too distracted to run at a steady pace.
"Ok Emma spill, what happened last night?"
Emma could feel herself grow pale. "Nothing happened! She thought I was you."
"What?! No, not Regina. I mean last night with your mystery date. Why would I ask about Regina?"
"Right, my date. Uh, we had dinner, and we watched that movie about the guy and his son."
"And...?"
"And nothing, we made out, and I came home. The end."
"Ok." they continued to run in silence until Snows eyes became wide and she stopped mid trot. Emma pulled back to see if Snow was ok. Then Snow blurted out "Oh God, you have a crush on my sister! Emma, she is your Step Aunt. How come you never told me you had a crush on her! When did this start, How long? Am I the only one who knows? Is that why you agreed to move in with us? Is that why we are running behind them?"
"Snow! You are not really my mom. And please discretion. Remember you promised never to say anything to anyone ever again. Be cool, speak softly and I will tell you later. ok?"
Snow nodded her head rapidly and she could barely contain the smile on her face. "Aww, but then I won't be your adoptive mother anymore, I'm gonna be your sister in law. Can I still be your pretend Mommy even though I'm gonna be your sister in law?"
"Snow you are crazy, and I love you. Yes you can be my pretend mommy for as long as you want." She gave her companion a hug.
"Watch it or Regina will really think you and I have something going on. And you're going to ruin the chances of ever becoming my sister in law"
"Oh God Snow, C'mon lets catch up"
...
That night the girls went out to the Rabbit Hole, the first round of drinks were on Ruby. But in reality they were on the bartender who had a crush on Ruby and let the girls drink despite the laws and their age.
The girls laughed and joked around about trivial matters like the comical way snow ran, or ruby's obsession with the color red, or how amusing it was to see Dr. Hopper and his best friend Marco drunk and singing "Cats in the Cradle".
Soon enough the girls had more than a sufficient amount to drink. Snow had met up with David at some point, so she was now off somewhere in a dark corner.
Emma, Regina and Ruby where left to drink and chat without her. Mainly complaining about how the small town had little fun to offer.
With a slight slur Ruby spoke up, "Hey Emma, isn't that your ex Neeal? Don't worry I'll tell him to shove off. It's is cool hon, I got your back." Ruby proceeded to confront Neal; Standing tall, with a predators stride, she was quite terrifying. Sexy and intimidating.
Both women turned towards the door to avoid seeing the spectacle Ruby was going to make. They turned right in time for Regina to see the man she thought she was dating exit the establishment with her mother.
Emma turned to look at Regina, [oh god, Regina looks more pale than a... something that is very pale] mouth wide opened, and eyes glazed over Emma tried to steady herself and her mind. [Be cool Swan. Not my business]
Regina turned to look at Emma and very sternly said, "please do not speak a word of what happened last night, it didn't happen."
"What didn't happen? I have no idea what you're talking about. I was asleep last night "
"thanks" Regina spoke quietly then turned back to look in Ruby's direction.
Emma smiled at the thought that now she had a secret with Regina. Shifting to look back in Ruby's direction it was clear that her alpha wolf demeanor had scared off Neal; Now she was casually talking with Killian.
Regina rhetorically asked "Is that Killian Jones Ruby is talking with? Funny I always thought he liked you."
Ruby came back to the table with a very satisfied look on her face. "Done. Neal is gone."
Regina inquired "Hey Ruby what did 'always dressed in leather' want?"
"Oh yea Hook wanted to know if he could join our party, I told him it's girls night."
"You know he was asking me if I would ever date a woman. Ruby, did you tell anyone about us?"
Upon hearing this Emma nearly choked on her drink [What!]
"Sweetie, Hon, I have never told a soul besides my granny. Promise. Mm? But I guess now Emma knows too. Emma put that face away, it's natural for some women to be attracted to other women"
Rubys' patronizing remark had the other women blushing furiously, and looking around to see if anyone had overheard.
Regina cleared her throat and continued to speak "Ahem. Well for some reason he was grilling me last night about who I would consider dating. Maybe he wanted to know what his chances where with you Ruby? 'Cus he doesn't have a chance with me. He's cute but lascivious. He could have just been his usual sleazy self, who knows with that guy. He's the reason we have so many harassment seminars."
[Or he wanted to know if you'd be competition.]
Regina pushed her drink away and sat up straight "OK girls, I'm talking too much. Proof that I have had enough to drink."
Emma raised an eyebrow and considered what her chances would be if Regina was open to dating both men and women.[Especially if she has a little too much to drink, she might be more willing to date me, and kiss me, and... I might have also had too much to drink] Emma finished the liquor in her glass and then gestured to her neck indicating that she should also be cut off.
Ruby cried out "C'mon you light weights! It's not fair if I'm the only one drinking. How are we going to howl at the moon if everyone's sober enough to know better." Ruby pouted and crossed her arms.
Regina leaned her head on Ruby's shoulder and howled soft enough so that only they could hear her.
Ruby smiled and joined in the howling with a properly loud "Aaaauuu!"
Emma didn't want to be left out, so she raised her head towards the ceiling and began to howl.
Somewhere past the crowd they heard Snow howl as loud as Ruby, followed by the howl they assumed was David's contribution.
The bar broke out in laughter, It could have just been their imagination yet it seemed like the entire Rabbit Hole was in on the joke.
...
"You know Snow the rest of us know to quit while we are ahead, how could you get so drunk?"
Emma and Regina where propped on either side of Snow trying to hold her up as they walked towards Regina's old Benz.
"Girls night. We having were fun. Remember, Auuu"
Regina pulled at Snow to keep her steady "Yea, we had girls night, you had girls hour then you had David night."
Snow giggled "Oh, No. I wish I had David All night. Hee..."
[Ugh Snow, this is not how I wanted the night to go.]
They carefully tucked Snow into the backseat and strapped her safety belt on. Regina sat in the driver seat and started the car. Emma sat in the passenger side and turned to look at Regina. "So are you ok to drive Regina?"
"Yes, this isn't the first time I drive slightly buzzed, that's why I ordered the espresso shots"
"K, just get us home safe and I will reward you gratefully" She said while bowing her head.
"Ok, you can reward me the way you wake Snow...I... did not just say that, sorry espresso hasn't kicked in."
Emma leaned in against Regina and whispered into her cheek "I can do more than that, hmmmm I can be really pleasurable, If that is what her highness desires." Emma placed her hand on Regina's thigh and stroked up and down.
Regina tightened all of her muscles and the Benz revved. Luckily the car was still in park or that could have ended badly. "Ok maybe I should have ordered you some espresso too. ugh, sit down and buckle up."
Emma pouted as she pulled back and clicked the seatbelt on. [Of course I wouldn't have a chance, why even bother] She sighed as Regina put the car into gear and backed out. "So, how long have you and Ruby been dating?"
"We are not dating anymore, that happened sometime after High School. But after a while I felt a little weird dating a haughty High School girl and my sisters best friend. So it didn't work out"
Emma spoke up still pouting. "I'm Snows best friend. And they are only a couple of years younger than me. But wait you dated Daniel in School, and now the Mayor... Were you always interested in girls too?"
Regina snapped at Emma with contempt, "First! You are NOT allowed to mention what you know about Henry. Second, I don't want to talk about what happened with Daniel ever." After huffing a few stressed out breaths, Regina calmed and continued past Emma's silence. "Third, you are not Snows best friend, you are her adopted baby. and Fourth, I had no need or desire to go out dating different people, regardless of age or gender, until after senior year."
[Right, after graduation Daniel left town and never came back. They were supposedly going to elope. Note to self, never bring up Daniel.] "Hold on, I am not Snows baby, she is not really my mom. Why does everyone act like she is?"
"Because she is loved by all, cute & friendly and if she claims to be your new mom then she is. You're a foster kid I would think you'd be happy to finally be adopted." Regina raised an eyebrow and eyed Emma for a moment before locking her eyes back on the road.
Emma turned in her seat to try and look back at the sleeping Snow. "Yea, I like that she 'adopted' me. Even if she was a shiny faced freshman with a princess warrior complex."
Regina laughed, wiping the tears from her eyes. "Yea, Snow is all kinds of special. Daddy's little girl, privileged princess, baby faced bandit, advent adventurer, wannabe warrior."
"you forgot Mock Mommy"
"Right, and who knows what David could add to the list"
"I really don't wanna know"
Both women lost the fight to a fit of giggles, which turned to roaring laughter. Snow startled at the sound of their laughter and chuckled too before falling back to sleep.
"Oh god Regina. She is sleeping, Sleeping Snow White. We can add that to the list"
Again they laughed long and hard.
They pulled up to the driveway and parked the car, catching their breath before getting out.
They managed to wake snow and walk her to her room.
Regina walked into the kitchen and poured two glasses of water. She rummaged through the drawers and pulled out a couple of aspirin."Stay hydrated drink this." Regina then took both aspirin and drank her own water.
"Why do you get aspirin?"
"Because I have an early day tomorrow and I will have to deal with a hung-over Snow, without her dad finding out." she pressed two fingers to her temple and massaged her scalp.
Emma walked forward, sipped her water then strode behind Regina and began to rub her shoulders. "Like I said, if you got me home safe, I would gratefully reward" while her left hand remained rubbing on Regina's shoulders her right hand moved down the brunets spine. Thoroughly massaging all around she finally reached Regina's lower back and added a little more pressure.
Finally getting Regina to purr out "Ahhh, ok that feels really good"
Emma decided to take a chance. She lowered both her hands to the small of Regina's back. While one hand continuously worked the other made it's way to her waist, creeping its way towards her front.
Regina placed her hand on top of Emma's, then turned around to face her. Whispering "what are you doing?"
"Thanking you" Emma leaned in closer almost certain that her gamble would pay off.
Regina reciprocated the distance, after a seconds pause Regina leaned in and kissed her softly.
Emma's heart fluttered. She held Regina's waist and pressed their kiss in deeper. Getting greedy she glided her leg in between Reginas, and groped her gluteus maximus.
The other woman pulled away startled. "Emma you're drunk. I... uh... just drink your water then go to sleep." Quickly she brushed past Emma and stepped into the bathroom.
[You blew it, too much too soon. Stupid, stupid, stupid. Now she thinks you're a horny drunk] Emma leaned on the counter, picked up her glass of water and chugged it down.
She washed the glass in the sink, cleansed her own hands then dried them, and went to bed.