AN: Damn, another chapter in 24 hours I am rockin' it right now. Also it's a much longer chapter. Also can I just say holy shit I love you guys. I love your comments and hell 30 follows and 10 favorites in one day, I'm loving it. I woke up to 35 alerts for this story and let me tell you you guys and gals are awesome.

So this chapter as I said is much longer. Our two favorite leads find a way to run into each other *snickers* you'll see. I will warn you there is minor allusion to past abuse in this chapter. It's really foggy allusion, but just in case.

It was those eyes, those green eyes, that made her mind wander endlessly. Even while in her AP Calculus class taking one of the hardest tests dished out by their teacher Regina couldn't help but see those eyes everytime she closed hers. There was something in them. It was raw feeling, passion, and something else entirely, but this was also the problem. She was Regina Mills: top of the class, hardass, and always the first to be done with any test or assignment, but here she was doodling on the corner of her sheet while imagining the eyes of someone she'd just met. On top of that she was dating the school's number one football player and damn those green eyes.

So lost in her thoughts and endless circles the brunette forgot the concept of time, so when the dismissal bell rang eyes shot open finding all but three questions left to answer. Shit, this isn't like me. She panicked going to finish the rest but was stopped by the hand on her shoulder, "Now Ms. Mills, there will be none of that the bell has rung be off with you." the woman's voice was haughty and sharp.

"Yes, ," she mumbled grabbing her belongings and practically running for the door. However she miscalculated her last step ending up in a tangle of limbs on the floor, well to be more precise she was on top of the body that was on the floor, "Uhg, watch where you're going," she pushed off the solid body as others passed by without another care in the world.

"Well excuse me Your Majesty, how dare I walk in the hallway while you run into me like a linebacker," the voice that was apologizing that morning snapped at her pushing up off the ground gathering his things along the way so they stood face to face.

Mouth opening and closing floundering for some sort of apology Regina didn't get the chance as he stormed off disappearing into the maze of hallways and leaving her standing in front of her math class confused and feeling guilty for her behavior. Sighing to herself Regina crouched to pick up her books but finding one of hers missing and on belonging to the man who she ran into no doubt. Taking it with her she hoped she would run into him again at some point during the day.

At her locker Regina was turning the knob when her boyfriend Robin leaned on the one right next to hers smiling and looking over her outfit for the day. She wasn't any cheerleader in short skirts, tight daisy dukes, or skimpy wear he liked to look at other girls in. Instead she was wearing jeans to stave off the cool spring temperatures of Maine and a button down long sleeve blouse, "Hey babe," his voice went ignored as she concentrated on the task at hand. However he was not a patient man, he didn't like to be ignored. Moving to stand behind her Robin wrapped his hands around her waist bringing her flush against his front and kissing her neck.

"Robin, stop," she shrugged him off but he just held tighter, "No, babe, not until you acknowledge my presence."

Opening her locker the brunette scoffed, "I knew you were there when you said 'hey' I would have responded when my locker was open. That doesn't mean I was ignoring you."

It was his turn to scoff as he simply turned her around to look in her eyes, "But you know how I am." his whining was beginning to grate on her.

"Whatever Robin, you may be the top of whatever little social ladder you deem yourself apart of, but I am here to get an education. I love you, but you cannot be the center of my attention at school. There are more important things to worry about," she informed turning her back to him taking out her textbooks for the next few classes she had that day. She could do it during lunch but she was leaving campus with Kat to grab a bite to eat.

Not one to be deterred the quarterback placed his palm on the neighboring locker effectively trapping his girlfriend so she's have no choice but to talk to him, "C'mon babe, I know you love me, but at school I have a rep to uphold. It's not like I have anything going for me besides my arm and well something just for you," he whispered pressing into her as she closed her locker.

Spinning around and pressing into the locker behind her Regina made herself small not wanting to be touched at that moment. She and Robin had been dating for two years now and she still hadn't slept with him. Something he said he was fine with, but his wandering hands in the privacy of her home and physical touches in the hallways of the school made her skin crawl. Not getting the hint he pressed on going in for a kiss only to be met with her cheek, "I said stop."

"But babe-"

Jesus fuck, the nerve of her. You'd think I was the one to have knocked her over, but nooo, she's the one who ran into me. The blonde grumbled as he passed through the crowd of students milling about in the hallways as he made his way to his locker bumping shoulders with some of the football players. Though they seemed like accidents he knew by the mocking looks they threw him over their shoulders it was anything but. It sucked having to move schools again.

He'd moved twice during his freshman year then twice more the year after that until junior year. He'd thought that with him being the number one player on their team he wouldn't have to switch schools but alas here he was, Emmett Swan foster care ward, and subjected to having to train a whole new team. At least his foster brother was on the team with him, so maybe it wouldn't be so bad or too hard.

Lost in his thoughts and musings Emmett looked up to find himself lost in the maze of hallways and rooms. It was hard getting used to a whole new layout, but hey he was great at adapting to different surroundings. Grumbling he pulled the school map from his cargo's unfolding it to find where he was at. As much as he prided himself in being able to find his way around places the thin lines and arrows all over the place made him confused. He couldn't tell up from down in that moment. Hell he'd be lucky to find his locker by the time the sunset.

"Need some help?" the quiet accented voice beside him asked. Looking up from the sheet he turned to find blue piercing eyes and a soft smile.

Returning the smile Emmett nodded, "Uh, yeah, it's my first day here in this school. I mean I'm captain of the baseball team and even though I know where the field is which is well not important, but I've actually never been inside the building and nobody was assigned to show me around like my other schools had assigned and I'm just lost," he let out a breath as she giggled, something he found utterly adorable, "Sorry, I tend to ramble," he smiled.

Holding out a hand the girl shook her head in amusement, "That's alright, I'm Belle French."

"Swan, Emmett Swan," he greeted taking her hand but rather than shaking it he kissed her knuckles, "It's a pleasure to meet you."

"And you, good sir," she laughed playing along, "but here let me help you out," she took the map from his hands, "I work in the library and often end up running around the school so I know where everything is."

"Thank you, I can't seem to find my locker," he told her running a hand down his face, "and I just need to find it before next class or tomorrow morning would be nice too." he joked as she looked at the paper.

"Number?"

"What?" he squeaked, Is she really asking for my number I barely know the girl.

As if sensing his thoughts the brunette giggled, "Locker number," she clarified, "If I wanted your actual number I'd have to explain it to my girlfriend why I was exchanging contacts with a random stranger."

Blushing red Emmett was embarrassed beyond belief, "My apologies," he stammered slapping himself in the face, "I ah- I'm just sorry."

"Oh, that's alright, no harm done," she assured giving him time to compose himself Belle just waited patiently for his answer.

"It's 002," he finally spoke, "My locker number that is- not my phone number."

"Yes I know," she smiled again, "It usually takes more numbers to compose that of a phone." and again Emmett blushed, but laughed with her at his rambling ways. Using the information gathered Belle went about looking at the map traced the lines until she came to what she was looking for. Circling it in red pen she handed the sheet over, "Here you go. Just go down this hallway then take the stairs up, turn right into the english wing, and then continue down that hall and take another right and on your left should be your locker."

Listening closely to her instructions Emmett nodded when he thought he needed to. When she was done though he simply smiled, "So can I get your number?"

Smile falling from her face Belle frowned, "But I told you I had a-"

"Girlfriend, I know," he held up a hand, "I just want it so I can contact a friend in case I need to find my way around the school and perhaps hang out with from time to time," he explained a smile on his lips.

Pursing her lips in indecision Belle caved, "Oh, alright, hand over the phone," and he did just that unlocking it for her pulling up the create contact option and handing it over. In no time he had the device back in his hand, "I already texted myself so I now have your number too." she let him know, "But I must take my leave, good luck with the rest of your day Emmett it was nice meeting you."

"You too," he said back as she left him map in hand. Watching her turn the corner the captain looked down at the paper one last time before going the way he'd been instructed. Turns out his locker was right across from his AP Lit class. Opening said locker Emmett began placing his books on the top shelf he noticed one wasn't his. Fuck, it's the one I need for next class too. Groaning he took the AP British Lit book out knowing it belonged to Regina. Opening the textbook he was right. In the top left hand corner was her name, locker number, phone number, and e-mail. At least she's thorough, he smiled closing it as well as his locker. Deciding it's be better to get his book now rather than to show up to class without it he set off to find locker 108.

Looking at the map e trace the path to his desired location which turned out to be at the other end of the school. Of course it is, he thought turning down the hall and into the main one. It was when he was almost there that Emmett overheard the conversation being had, if you could call it that. Rounding the corner he saw Regina and the boy who was no doubt her boyfriend in a compromising position. The brunette was pressed up against the lockers and he, well the boy was pressing into her much to her obvious discomfort. Growling in anger the blonde made his way to the pair.

"I think the lady asked you to stop." the voice interrupted and Regina had never been more thankful in her life than that moment as her boyfriend angrily spun around finding a kid he'd never met before cock-blocking him.

Sneering the quarterback walked right up to the short haired blonde, "Oh, yeah, and who do you think you are?" he questioned shoving the kid back only to be grabbed by the collar and slammed into the opposite lockers.

"I'm the captain of the baseball team, but that doesn't matter right now," Emmett informed pushing his forearm under the man's throat, "but what does matter is the fact that she had told you to stop not once but twice now and yet you still advance on her lie it's your right." By this time a crowd was gathering around the two. It wasn't everyday you saw the school's golden boy being out in his place by the captain of the schools laughing stock of a baseball team.

Moving under the boy's arm Robin spit in Emmett's face, "You leave me alone you little bitch," he pushed back loosening the pressure on his neck and ducking out away from him.

"Well when a lady says no, you respect that and back off," Emmett growled. Too many foster care sisters came to mind when he looked at Robin. He tried to make sure none of the girls he had ever lived with ended up the victim, but wasn't always successful. That's why when face to face with a person like Robin the blonde wasn't in his right mind.

Wiping his shirt as if to remove dust the quarterback smiled, "She's my girlfriend therefore I can do as I please." he spoke calmly, "and you are nothing but a baseball player. You don't need talent to hit a ball with a stick."

Lunging at his target Emmett threw a fist only to be held back by two others in football jerseys causing Robin to laugh, "Look boys, fresh meat," and they laughed with him, "But what shall we do hmm?" he mused to himself though the crowd threw in their ideas.

Having watched enough of this Regina walked between Emmett and Robin looking her boyfriend in the eyes, "You will not harm him, all he did was stand up for me." she berated the boy only to be laughed at.

"No, he said you weren't mine to do with as I please. I can kiss you whenever I want." he continued to antagonize the crowd, "So what shall we do with him then hmm?" cupping his ear pretending to not have heard any suggestions yet and the crowed roared even louder.

"Robin," she grasped his arm trying to get his attention, "Stop this, please," she whispered looking at the boy being restrained. In that moment their eyes met and in the green eyes she found acceptance, Acceptance for what was to come and his humiliation. It was as if he knew when charging in his price to pay would be humiliation.

"Ah, a good one," Robin's voice snapped her out of her revere, "I like it," he then turned on Emmett punching him square in the jaw but the blonde only clenched it tighter. Coming eye to eye the quarterback smirked, "I hope you like duct tape because you'll be wearing a lot of it soon," he smirked ready to tell his teammates where to take him when one of the teachers finally came to see what the fuss was about.

"What's going on here," Hanns, the school's football coach, questioned as the students scattered and made themselves scarce save for Robin, the two teammates who'd released Emmett who was currently rolling his shoulders, and Regina standing there.

It seemed the favorite of the school was going to speak first, "Just reminding the boy wonder here that football is always going to be number one and that my girlfriend is not to be messed with," his tone held a nonchalance to it then shrugged as if it were an everyday occurrence.

Accepting his players answer for the truth, and really not caring for another explanation he drew out a pink slip scribbling something down before handing it to Emmett, "You are to report to the practice field tomorrow morning five am sharp for your detention Mr….?"

"Swan," Emmett's reply was harsh as he took the paper gritting his teeth while glaring at Robin who's proud smirk was taking up his face. Not even paying attention to them anymore Hanns left the students to themselves, he'd gotten some entertainment out of it after all.

"That was complete and utter bull shit Robin," Regina shrieked strutting up to him and pointing in his face seething with anger, "You know that's not what happened at all."

Crossing his arms he looked down at his fiery brunette, "Yet you didn't contradict or interrupt what I said," his smugness was appalling.

"He didn't give me time too," she countered, "you are so pathetic." she sighed rubbing her temples, "perhaps Kat was right."

"Right about what?" the edge to his voice put Emmett on edge. In all honesty he wasn't worried about the detention, he'd go, but talk to Graham about the circumstances surrounding it. Hopefully they wouldn't kick him off the team then. Hell all he did was stand up for someone. However the threat in the quarterback's voice put him on edge. Stepping up beside the girl he'd come to find he waited for her answer.

"I'm sorry, but we're done Robin," she sighed turning away from him, but he went to grab her.

Intercepting the move Emmett grabbed the hand and moving so he stood between them staring the boy down, "Don't touch her," he threatened not backing down.

Pulling his hand back Robin rubbed his wrist, "Whatever," and then he was walking down the hall his cronies following close behind.

Watching them leave he noticed movement out of the side of his eye, "Thank you," she whispered watching them leave as well.

"No problem," he cleared his throat before turning to her, "Um, I was actually on my way to find you when this-" he gestured to all around, "happened. I seem to have picked up your AP book rather than my own." he brought his bag in front of him and pulled out the book handing it to her.

"Ah, yes, I was hoping to run into you actually-"

"Please not again," he joked bringing a smile to her face. "I don't need to be injured before any games."

Blushing Regina handed him his own book, "I'll try to refrain," she promised as his fingers grazed hers as he took the book.

"I hope so," he replied letting the silence fall between them, "But seriously are you okay?"

Looking up the small smile remained, "Shouldn't I be asking you that?" she gestured to the bruising mark on his jaw.

Rubbing said area Emmett winced, "I've had worse," he promised, "but I think it's time I get to class," he gestured with his thumb back the way it came.

Nodding Regina watched his retreating form with a sigh. Running her fingers through her hair she made her way to lunch. No doubt Kat would be angry for her missing half of it already, but he had for good reason.

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