Regina's POV
Damn it. She's in there again. Why does she have to coddle her like that? Yes she's her mother.. but that doesn't give her permission to be by her side every minute of every day! I swear she never leaves. All I want is five minutes. Is that too much to ask? Five minutes alone with Emma without Snow looking over me. You would think she would have gotten over it by now, but I honestly don't know if she ever will. I am not who I used to be. I am not the Evil Queen anymore. That's not me. I am Regina Mills, mother of Henry, girlfriend of Emma Swan. I have shown Emma nothing but love, and I have been kind towards Snow. I mean, I tolerate her, but I will always show her kindness as long as Emma is in my life. Snow on the other hand; I can see the hatred in her eyes. She may be all smiles and rainbows on the outside, but her eyes show the true meaning. I took away her little girl. Well, technically twice now, but that's not the point. In her eyes I have stolen her. When I loved her I stole her. I didn't mean for it to happen! It's not like I purposely pursued the "saviour", Snow and Charming's daughter! I mean if she had any brain at all she would realise it was not intentional. You can't help who you fall in love with. I never thought I would love again, not after last time. But here I am, standing outside her door, wishing with my whole being that she would just wake up so I can hold her, and look into her eyes and tell her I love her. Damn it, right now all I want is to hold her hand, but I can't even do that because damn Snow White won't let me have a second alone with her.
"Regina?"
The sudden noise startles me out of my internal rant. I feel David's hand on my shoulder but I don't turn around. I simply keep staring into Emma's room where Snow is watching Emma sleep.
"Are you okay?" David asks quietly. David I have become quite fond of. I never thought I would ever be fond of the man but as of late it is true. From the start of mine and Emma's relationship he has showed us nothing but love and understanding. He never once questioned my motives with his daughter. Often he has to stop his wife from saying something she will regret. I think it is because he sees things. He stands back and observes people. He isn't one to mingle and have large conversations with people. I often see him standing towards the back of get togethers and celebrations, just watching. I think that maybe why he can be so charming, because he knows people. He watches them, and sees what others don't. Instead of being focussed on the meaningless gossip of the town, he just sits back and watches interactions with people. He told me once that before we even told him about our relationship he knew. He could see the way we had changed with each other, the secret looks and smiles when we thought no one was watching. He said he knew without a doubt that it was love, and he wasn't going to argue with love. That is why I am quite fond of him now. Because he sees Emma's and my relationship as real, he sees it as what it really is, True Love.
"That should be me in there." I respond so softly I'm not sure he heard me. He squeezes my shoulder in confirmation. I feel his hand leave my shoulder as he walks around to face me. I don't look at him straight away; afraid of what I will see in his eyes. Very slowly he raises his hand, and with a single finger wipes away the tear that has fallen down my cheek. For the first time I realise that I am crying. Normally I would be horrified to be caught in such a weak moment, but right now I don't care. All I care about is her. I finally turn my head and my brown eyes meet blue. I expected to see pity, maybe even a little pride in the fact that he had caught me in a weak moment, but all I see is the same pain that is evident in my own eyes.
"What can I do Regina? What do you need?" He asks, sincerity in his voice.
My eyes scan his face, not sure if what I truly want will be taken into any consideration once it is voiced. I decide that this may be my only chance.
"All I want David, is five minutes. I just need five minutes alone with her. I need to be with her without.." I look towards Snow and give a half glare "without Snow being there watching me. I just need to be with her, please?" I feel another tear fall down my face but I choose to ignore it. All I can do is stare at the ground, waiting for the response I'm sure I will hear. Once again I feel his hand on me. Slowly he lifts my chin so I am looking him in the eyes.
"I can do that." He smiles and walks away from me and towards his wife. I watch as he bends down and whispers something into her ear. Slowly but surely she stands and they both retreat from the room. I stand there stunned, watching as Snow walks passed me and down the hall. David leans forward and once again puts his hand on my arm.
"We are going for some lunch. We'll be back in about half hour." And with that he follows his wife down the hall. Once again I am left shocked. I asked for five minutes, and I thought that was pushing it. He gave me thirty, thirty minutes alone Emma. He really is Charming. With that I turn back to Emma's room and close the door behind me. Finally, alone with my girlfriend for the first time in three weeks.
