HEY!

So this is a new story. Pretty much purely fluff. Reviews and prompts are always, always welcome ;)

- BookWorm

Disclaimer: I don't own any of the characters used in this story.

"Hooded Jacket"

"Emma, just drink the medicine…" Regina huffs impatiently, gritting her teeth slightly. "…please." She decides to add for good measure.

They mayor has been sat on the edge of Emma's bed holding an over-the-counter bottle of cough and cold medicine in one hand and a teaspoon-sized serving of said medicine in the other for a good twenty minutes.

After Ruby had called the town hall's office quite timidly reporting that she had sent the sheriff home to rest, Regina didn't think twice about packing up the paperwork she decided she would finish from home. The deputy didn't want her spreading the illness to the others in the station and risking the whole team becoming under-the-weather. As much as the mayor loathed bringing work into her household, she knew that she wouldn't be able to concentrate knowing that Emma was in bed sick. That idiot.

Earlier that morning...

"Dear, it's forecasted to rain later on."

"And I'm running late for work. Again. What's your point?"

"Why aren't you wearing a hooded jacket?"

"What?"

"You're out patrolling today, Emma. Bring a jacket. I don't want you getting caught in the rain and getting sick."

"Ha-ha. Are you telling me to wear another jacket over the red leather jacket I'm wearing now?"

"Miss Swan, listen-"

"Miss Swan, Miss Swan, blah, blah, blah. I'll be fine! I'm not gonna get sick being out in the rain. Plus, this is my outfit today, Regina, okay? No way in hell I'm wearing a jacket over this."

"Your said outfit looks like you fell off the bed and threw on the first pieces of clothing you could get your hands on. Emma, you're not stepping out of that door without-"

"I'm going to stop you right there before you say anything else that may hurt my feelings. I'll see you later, okay? Love you. Byee!"

"I am not drinking that," Emma states, scrunching her nose in disgust. If she didn't look so goddamn adorable, arms folded, legs crossed, hair tied up in a messy bun, Regina was sure she would've knocked the woman out and shoved the medicine down her throat minutes ago. "Gina, it really stinks."

"We wouldn't be in this situation had you just listened to me this morning!" Regina screeches, not even feeling guilty as the blonde flinched. "But you had to be stubborn. So make my life easier and learn from your mistake, Swan. Stop being so hard-headed. Drink. The. Medicine." Regina spells out the last sentence very slowly as if she was talking to a toddler. And she may as well be, she thinks. Out of anyone, in any realm, why did she have to fall for this stubborn idiot? Sometimes it was like talking to a sheep.

"I. Don't. Want. To."

Regina's eyes widen.

"You're being difficult, Miss Swan!"

"And you're being mean!"

Regina inhales deeply and exhales. She clenches her jaw, shaking her head lightly. Placing the medicine bottle and teaspoon on the bedside drawer, Regina sighs in defeat.

"Look, Emma. I just..." Regina begins softly, choosing to avoid Emma's eyes this time. "I don't like it when you're not well. I hate it. I feel worried and... and anxious and uneasy and I-I can't focus on work. I know it's just a cold but I just… you know, I love you."

Emma watches as Regina's eyes soften and for the very first time in a long time, she sees how upset she really is.

"Hey. I'm sorry. I love you too." Before she could change her mind and before the smell made her feel nauseous again, the blonde bravely takes the medicine. She gags and grimaces, letting out a very prominent "Ew" before looking up to a very amused brunette.

"That wasn't so hard now was it?"

"That was actually as gross as I thought it was going to be. You give this stuff to Henry when he's got a cold?"

"No, of course not. I give him the strawberry-flavoured one."

"The WHAT now? REGINA! Really?! Are you seri-"

"Just bring a hooded jacket next time, Swan."

Don't forget to review, guys! Until next time x

-BW