Regina's POV

He kissed me, and I kissed him back. And it was...amazing. Oh get a grip Regina. Its not like I could ever actually have a relationship with him. I mean its Prince Charming and Snow White. God I can see it now, people lined up in the streets to kill me for breaking up the true lovers. I ran my hand over my face. God I'm losing my mind. I walked over to the kitchen, or more hobbled. I grabbed a bag of frozen peas and sat down at the kitchen table. Gosh my ankle hurt. As I held the freezing bag on my ankle my mind was drifting back to thoughts...thoughts of Daniel. Damnit Regina no, don't think of him now. Tears started to fill my eyes. "Screw this." I said as I got up and threw the bag back in the freezer. I grabbed my coat and put on some flats instead of heels. I knew exactly where I was going and what I was going to do.

Roughly 8 minutes later I pulled into the hospital parking lot. I shut the ignition off and got out of the car. I walked a little slower because of my heel but I walked with purpose. I was going to give that bastard a piece of my mind. I stormed into the front lobby and scanned the room "Whale where the hell are you!" I was seething with anger. 2 nurses came out and tried to calm me down but I pushed them away and walked through the doors that said 'EMPLOYEES ONLY' . "Whale you coward come out here now!" I turned to the right to see the man I wanted. I pointed my finger at him, "You! Why the hell did you do this?" I pinned him up against the wall.

His eyes were all over the place. He didn't respond, "Are you drunk?"

"So what if I am?" He said sloppily.

"Ha you have got to be kidding me." I released him from the wall. "This is too easy. Come find me when I can harm you sober." And I stormed away back to my car. I got in and started up the car. I sat there for a few minutes with my head and hands resting on the wheel. God I was confused, all I could think about now was David...David. I snapped my head up, Dammit again Regina stop it. Finally I put the car in drive and drove home. I reached the house quicker than when I left. I checked my watch, it was half past nine. Great another night alone. I shut the car off for the second time tonight and went inside. It was pitch black when I got inside. I kicked off my shoes and felt relief on my ankle. It still hurt like a bitch. I took off my coat and hung it up. I was making my way up stairs when I heard a noise come from the kitchen. I got off the first step and walked into the kitchen slowly. I heard the noise again. I walked around the island of my kitchen when a small sharp point touched the arch in my back. I stopped walking immediately. My breaths became heavy as my heart sped up. Someone was in my house, and they weren't welcome. "Who are you?". The palms of my hands started to sweat.

"Turn around...slowly." Was all the mysterious dark voice said.

I complied, and the man rested the cold blade onto my stomach now as I faced him. I was breathless when I recognized the man, "Whale?"

He started to walk towards me now, pushing the blade ever so slowly into my abdomen, "You come to my hospital and threaten me? Really Regina? Do you think I care? Do you think I have anything to live for?" His voice was rising.

My heart was beating even faster, "Whale put the knife down ok. I'm not going to hurt you. That's why I left."

He was starting to rock back and forth now. Good, hes still drunk. "Whale listen to me." I said with my hands up pleading.

"NO!" he yelled ,"You listen to me your majesty! You took everything from me! And David and Emma may have been able to save you the first time but they're not here now are they?"

I slowly put my hands behind my back as I reached for the flower vase still sitting on my counter. "Now Whale take the knife off of me and lets talk this out…" Before he could react I grabbed the vase and smashed it over his head. He stumbled back as I ran for the front door. Right as I touched the door knob as strong arm grabbed me spinning me around. I couldn't see anything but I felt a fist connect with my jaw as I screamed in pain. I put my hand to my face trying to predict the next blow but I wasn't prepared. He brought his knee up and kicked me in the stomach. I leaned over and held my stomach but he held my throat and pinned me up against the adjoining wall. I struggled for air as he whispered into my ear, "This is for my brother."

David's POV

I was heading to Regina's house when I heard a scream escape from the front foyer. I ran up her porch and slammed the door open to see Dr. Whale pinning a very scared Regina up against the wall. "Get off of her now!" I yelled as I threw Whale back. He had a nasty cut on his forehead but not as bad as the giant red mark on Regina's face. She looked stunned at the fact that I had saved her "Get out now before I take you to the station!" I yelled as I pointed for the door. Whale complied without a word. Next I turned to Regina instantly rushing to her side, "Regina let me see it."

She slapped my hand away, "I'm fine I'm fine."

"Seriously again? Do I always have to save you?" I asked jokingly.

She gave me a rude look, "Not the time Charming. I swear when my magic is back to full power I am going to kill that man."

I shook my head, "Do you ever learn?" I asked.

She looked at me and smiled, "No. Now can you take me upstairs?"

I gave her a shocked gasp, "You want me to help?" I said sarcastically.

"Ha ha very funny...but yes if you could."

"As you wish...your majesty." I said as I lifted her up again as I did earlier that night.

She wrapper her arms around my neck, "You're going to keep calling me that aren't you?"

I nodded and laughed. Once we got into her room I placed her gently on her bed. I set her covers over and grabbed her a glass of water from the bathroom, "Really David you don't need to help me."

I waved my hand, "Honestly Regina its fine. Like I said before I want to." I walked to the other side of her bed and took of my shoes before fully laying on the bed.

She gave me a curious look, "And just what do you think you're doing?"

"I am not leaving your side. It seems you can't stay out of trouble tonight. So go to bed and I wills stand guard." I said channeling the inner prince in me.

She stared at me in awe for a few more seconds before finally giving in and rolling over onto her side turning out the light as she did. Five minutes later she spoke, "Charming?"

"Hmm?"

"Have a nice night." She said

I laughed to myself because I had said that not 5 hours ago, "Goodnight Regina." And I rolled facing the opposite way drifting into sleep.