AU: Still in Storybrooke during the curse; first episode. Instead of there being heated rage between the two, they actually managed to calmingly talk things through, while Regina smoothly talked her way into a date

The prompt I was given was Regina's and Emma's first kiss.

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Emma wanted to make sure that everything was perfect. This was just their second date, the first one was planned by Regina and it was great. They agreed to switch off the responsibility of planning, it was of course her turn and she wanted this one to be even better than the last.

The first night she met Regina Mills was quite a night for her, first, she came face to face with the child she gave up for adoption, then finding out his mother is mayor of a small town, all on the night of her 28th birthday. Talk about eventful. But the sound of her voice was what she remembers most that night. It was so deep, so rich. Then her eyes, even in the dark they made an impression on her. What got her hooked though, before she even agreed to their first date, was "The Look" she gave her. Emma is sure she's given that look hundreds of times, moving her eyebrows in just the right way to get what she wanted, so she said yes, deciding to see how all of this went.

Three weeks after meeting they had their first date, and just a couple weeks after that, they're on another one. She really doesn't know what it is with Regina. I mean, yeah, she's hot, gorgeous, a Super Mom while still being Super Sexy, but there was something else too. She just couldn't put her finger on it, but she had to put that on hold, she wanted to focus on their date. Their Perfect date.

Regina made calls that night for Henry to stay with a babysitter, keeping her plans to herself. He hasn't really been too happy about her and Emma seeing each other, the whole, "her being the 'Evil Queen' and Emma's the 'Savior' here to break the curse" nonsense hasn't been resolved whatsoever thus far. But she knows that if this relationship with the, "Savior" goes anywhere, she's going to have a hard time telling him.

She saw the look Henry gave her when he came home that night, it was so spiteful. It made her stomach turn once his words sunk in. "My real Mom". God, she wanted to yell and curse at Emma, but she knew this wasn't her fault, she didn't go looking for her son, he came to her. So instead, she brought her in and discussed the matter at hand. But what she didn't expect was her attraction to the woman. Living in a small town you don't see too many people, too many good looking people at that. So she asked her on a date.

It took Emma some time to come up with their next date. Her and Regina had different styles, that much was apparent, but what made this harder was how Regina was spot on with their first date. It appealed to both of them without either one of them being bored or uncomfortable, so she knew she had big stilettos to fill. But after looking over everything for the 5th time in a row, she knew she made the right decision.

On her way to the location Emma had given her, she went over the possible ways she could tell Henry. None of the things she came up with really fit, she was really in a bind. She would do anything for Henry to make him happy, but at the same time, there was nothing logically wrong with the idea of her and Emma. Not to mention that his displeasure of them being together was based on a childish storybook, but her and Henry have been on a downward spiral and she was desperate to have him back. Regina was really in a catch22 here.

Emma sees Regina's car pull up and she greets her as soon as she gets out.

Emma is so excited for what she has prepared, she can't control the face cramping smile she has. "Hey". Emma closes the car door behind her and guides her into the building. She starts things off with small talk as she takes her coat. "How was your day? Any interesting complaints?"

Emma asks the latter with a snicker. Since their first date, Regina has found it comforting to vent to Emma about the ridiculousness she encounters each day. Emma tentatively listens, wanting to be there for Regina, she is the mayor of an entire town after all, she has a lot to deal with, but she also listens for the complaints the residence have. Each one more demanding than the next. They actually made their own inside jokes with every order each particular citizen has. Both of them viewing this as the highlight of their nights.

Regina just sighs as an answer, just thinking about what she went through today, especially with Henry, was enough to ruin any night and that was the last thing she wanted. She just shakes her head with pleading eyes.

Emma takes the hint, but asks one last question. "Henry?"

Regina nods her head with a saddened, "Yeah."

Emma says nothing else about it, She just guides Regina to their table and helps her into her seat. On top of a white table cloth are two domes, each housing the meal Emma had Granny prepare for them. Which wasn't as hard as she thought it would be, but given how nicer Regina has been since Emma arrived, people would do anything to keep her that way.

"So I asked Rubes what your favorites were whenever you came to the diner and I had Granny make it. I didn't really know what to do, so I decided to just have a date consisting of all the things that made you happy. I know you go through a lot, Regina, especially with Henry, the council, and just your life in general."

Regina never really had anyone to be there for her, no one to vent to, but Emma has completely changed that for her. Despite them only knowing each other for 5 weeks, Regina felt safe with Emma. "So I wanted this night to be different than the rest. After we eat we-" Emma gets interrupted by Regina softly crying.

Emma kneels down beside Regina. "Hey, what's going on? Regina?" Regina collects herself before she faces Emma. With sad eyes, eyes Emma had never seen before, Regina looks down at her. "Nothing, it's just that-" Regina grabs Emma's hand into hers. "It's just that, you have been so...kind and unbiased towards me despite all the stories about me I'm sure people are telling you" Emma gives a split frown.

"Regina, I have my own opinions about people, no matter what they might be saying about you, I know you enough to make my own decisions." Regina weakly smiles down at Emma hearing how genuine her words are.

"I know, but this just-"

"But nothing." Emma interrupts her as she lifts her up to her feet, wanting to be more at eye level. "Regina I know this all seems so fast, and weird with me being Henry's biological mom and all, but I can promise you that I'm not going anywhere unless you want me to. I already had an idea of what I was getting into when we had our first date and everyone was staring and whispering at us almost the whole time. This is going to be a little difficult, especially for Henry, but I promise we'll get through it"

Hearing Henry's name brings her back to the subject she was contemplating during the drive over. "Oh, God, Henry. Emma, you know he hates the idea of us together. What are we going to tell him...when are we going to tell him?" Regina looks Emma dead in the eyes, pleading for an answer. Emma senses Regina's concern for her son, but honestly, she doesn't know.

"We'll think of something. Together. I promise." Regina is satisfied with her answer, although it is vague, she still feels comforted knowing she won't go through this alone. She lays her head down on Emma's shoulder.

"Thank you, Emma"

"No problem, Babe." Regina lifts her head and raises one of her perfectly manicured eyebrows, looking at Emma in question.

"Babe?" In her most confused state, Emma realizes what just came out of her mouth.

"Well...yeah. Sorry, it just slipped out." Thinking she's in some sort of trouble, Emma gives her dorkiest smile hoping to get off the hook. Luckily it does the job. Regina giggles softly.

Most of her life, Regina didn't have anyone to trust, someone to go to, or at least no one that stayed long, but Emma, she was someone completely different. It's like she's here to save her from that grieving routine; her Savior.

In that moment, Regina forcefully and smoothly moves in and kisses Emma. Their kiss, their first kiss was short and sweet, but still held a lot of the passion Regina felt for Emma in that moment. Emma was in a daze and Regina just felt at peace when their lips came together.

Once Regina pulls away and Emma's shock finally wears off, she has on her face cramping smile again. "What was that for?" Regina genuinely smiles at Emma as she sits back down in her chair.

"Just…because you're you, Emma." Emma still has her smile when she goes to her own seat across from Regina and they continue their date.