A/N: Soooo… I really hope you guys have heard of this show or at least seen an episode of this! Because if you do…Well, you're going to love this. I had this idea for months and I've asked people if they can write something based on this show and nobody did, so I decided to do it and write it down on my own. For those who haven't heard of it: It's about people who have met in social media and then, the hosts of the show called Nev & Max helps them to meet but before that, they investigate if the person he/she's been talking, is the one who he/she says he/she is. Some cases end well, some of them don't. You should see it, the show airs on MTV.

A/N2: This story is set 5 years later after the night they met on social media. They met when they were both 17 and now they're 22 years old. This is completely AU. Pretty slow burn, not for long… that depends.

Like I promised… Here's the first chapter! Enjoy!

The OUAT Characters and Catfish don't belong to me. OUAT belongs to Adam and Eddy and catfish belongs to Nev Schulman (The host of the show)

CHAPTER ONE

ASKING FOR HELP

5 years later…

January 25, 2016

Regina was unsure of what to do, she just watched the TV Show called ''Catfish'' and she found it quite interesting. Her best friend Belle told her to contact them so she can meet Emma, who lives in Tallahassee, Florida and Regina lives in Storybrooke, Maine.

Emma and Regina had been talking for 5 years now. They met each other on Twitter and one day, they exchanged numbers to text and call each other, since then, they've been talking nonstop. But there's a problem, every time Regina wants to talk on FaceTime with Emma, she's always making excuses and taking a step back.

And that's how she ended watching ''Catfish TV Show'' with her best Friend Belle at her house. She had been talking about the show nonstop and trying to convince Regina to watch it too so she gets the idea, and she does get the idea indeed.

''So this is about searching for the person who you've met on social media?'' Regina asked.

''Yes. The hosts of the show, who are Nev and Max…helps them to meet the other person wherever he or she is from but first they investigate if that person is real or fake.'' Responded Belle

''And why I am watching this with you?''

''Regina, you know what's best for you and I want to help. I told you about this show because I know about you and Emma. You two had been talking for five years now… don't you think it's time to meet each other already?'' Belle said, hoping Regina decides to contact them.

''Yes, I know. But what if she doesn't want to meet me? Or what if she shuts me out and runs? She's a runner, you know.'' Regina said deep in thought.

''I know, you're always talking about her.'' Belle smirked and Regina rolled her eyes. ''But I want you two to meet each other, both of you need to meet. So, what do you say? Do we contact them so they help you to meet her OR we don't talk to them and you'll regret it for the rest of your life?''

''Seriously, Belle? Regret it for the rest of my life?'' Regina crossed her arms defensively.

''Yes and don't you dare say no, you know you really want to meet Emma. Have you two talked on FaceTime or something?''

''To be honest, Belle. No, we haven't. She's always making excuses… 'I have to do something' 'I'm busy' and bla, bla, bla…'' Regina looked down sadly.

''Oh, Gina…'' Belle put her arms around her and gives her a hug. In that moment, Regina's sister came in.

''Hey girls, don't tell me I missed the show?'' Zelena said and Regina and Belle starts laughing.

''No, but you missed an episode. There's another one coming up, you want to join us?'' Belle asked. Zelena and Belle get along very well, thanks to the oldest of the Mills sisters, she's dating Robert Gold.

''So, Gina…'' Zelena starts talking and Regina rolls her eyes. ''Are you going to do it?''

''Do what?'' Regina asked

''You know… meet Emma? Are you going to talk to Nev and Max?''

''What the hell, Zelena? Were you eavesdropping?'' Regina screamed wide eyed at her sister.

''I did and yes, you need to meet Emma. It's now or never.'' Zelena never gives an ultimatum but she really want to see her sister happy. Regina sits on the sofa looking at her hands, deep in thought, she really wants to meet Emma and her sister is right, it's now or never. So she makes her decision, she stands up, walk to her room and close the door behind her, leaving a shocked Belle and a confused Zelena.

Five minutes later, Regina comes out of her room with her laptop open and ready to work.

Regina grinned.

''So, what are we waiting for? Let's talk to Nev.''

Belle and Zelena smiled at her.

OUATCATFISH

2 hours later…

Los Angeles, California.

Neal was in his house relaxing. Today is Saturday and is one of those days where you just want to relax. He was using his laptop when his phone starts ringing and he answers. ''Hey''

''Nev, it's Max. Can I come over? I need to tell you something that came to our show's mail.''

''I'm already on it. And yes, you can come over.''

''Great. I'm on my way.''

Twenty minutes later, Max and the crew came in and they both sat down on the computer desk to check Catfish e-mails. They had their cameras ready to work and Nev checked their e-mails. They receive like 100 e-mails daily from different people around the world. Some of them are compliments about the show, others are not too nice at all, and others are people asking for help. They read them first and found, not one, but three specifics e-mails that caught their attention.

E-mail #1

To: Nev & Max

From: Belle French ()

Hello Nev!

I need your help. We're from Storybrooke, Maine and I have a friend named Regina and she had been talking to a girl named Emma who lives in Florida. Regina and I were watching your show and I convinced her to talk to you guys. She really wants to meet Emma. They've been talking for five years but every time Regina wants to talk to her on Facetime or something that involves seeing each other's faces, she takes a step back and makes an excuse to not video chat with her. I don't want to see my best friend suffer, so that's why I'm writing you this… Because she wants your help. Please help her! Write back if you will help us.

Thank You,

Belle French.

''Woah. That's one interesting case.'' Nev says while re-reading the e-mail.

''No. But that's not the only e-mail from that place.'' Max grins

''What? There's more?'' Nev looks at Max surprised and he nods. They found the second e-mail, almost similar as the first one.

Email #2

To: Nev & Max

From: Zelena Mills (zelena_wickedoz123 )

Hey, Guys!

First of all, your show is awesome. Second of all… We need your help. My sister had been talking to a certain person from Florida for five years now and she's driving me nuts! She can't stop talking about her and she's on the phone nonstop. But I'm concerned because she told me once that this ''Emma'' girl had been making excuses when my little sis wants to video chat with her and it breaks my heart seeing her so sad, that's why she's driving me crazy. I'm writing this letter to you guys because I know that she won't be happy at first for what I wrote but she'll thank me later. Help us! Write me back if you will. Thank You.

Love,

Zelena Mills.

''Typical Sister, hahahaha'' Nev, Max and the crew laughed.

''That's not…''

''The last one?'' Nev asked. Max nodded.

''The last one it's from the girl herself.'' Nev arched an eyebrow and went to search for her e-mail.

Email #3

To: Nev & Max

From: Regina Mills (regina-queen-mills )

Subject: Is she my one and only?

Hello, Nev and Max.

I'm new at this and I really don't know how to start. I have a… friend named Emma and she's from Tallahassee. We met on Twitter and since then, we've been talking nonstop. She's someone very special to me and I feel very comfortable talking to her. I've been talking to her for five years now, we're—I really don't know how to call this—and I've been trying to convince her to meet but she always takes a step back, making excuses. I want to meet her personally and every time I try to talk on Skype or FaceTime with her, she always has something 'important' to do. I tried to be patient, really, because she'd been through so much, I tried but I don't know how much I can take this. I have a feeling she's hiding something and I want to find out, I don't want to end up hurt. Please help me.

Sincerely,

Regina Mills.

Nev and Max were shocked with these 3 emails. Nev was surprised because when he usually gets into his email, there's only ONE person who wrote the message, but when there's three… It's an emergency. Nev was thinking while re-reading the mail until Max interrupted his thoughts.

''Are we going to Maine to help her?''

''What do you think?'' Nev stops looking at his laptop to look at his friend and partner.

''Yes. We have to go. She really needs our help.'' Max said.

''Then we will help her. We're going to Storybrooke, Maine.'' Nev smiled and high fived his friend.

OUATCATFISH

1 hour later…

Nev logged in his Skype account and added Regina's e-mail so he can talk to her about her case. Max was getting ready with one of the cameras to record everything. Surprisingly, Regina accepted his request on Skype and she's online.

''Max, get the camera ready because I'm about to call her.''

''She added you?''

''She just did.'' Nev replied surprised.

''Well, let's talk to Regina…is that her name?'' Nev nodded and started calling Regina via Skype. At the fourth ring, she answered.

''Wait… Who are you?'' Regina frowned.

''I'm Nev and this is my partner Max.'' Max waved his free hand. ''And we're from-''

''Catfish! I KNEW IT. You looked so familiar. Sorry, it's just that I don't usually watch your show much but my sister does and well, she was one of the girls who contacted you.'' Regina said.

''Yeah, I've read all your emails and I have to say, I'm surprised. Nobody emailed me more than once before telling me one of their friend's case. Mostly it's the person itself who writes the message to us.'' Nev said through the webcam.

''I know. My sis-''

''Gina!'' Regina rolled her eyes and sighed.

''I told you, Z. don't call me Gina!'' Regina practically yelled.

''Well, stop calling me Z. I'm not Z, I'm Zelena.'' Zelena said, entering to Regina's room. When she got closer to see what her sister was doing, she saw the webcam and she gasped ''Oh fuck, it's that…''

''Yes, it's your boyfriend and his partner.'' Nev and Max laughed out loud.

''Wait, who's her boyfriend? Nev or me?'' Max asked while laughing.

''I don't mind dating both.'' Zelena smirked. Regina and Nev started laughing while Max had his shocked expression.

''This face is definitely going to be on TV.'' Nev said and Max punched his arm. Nev took his hands up in surrender but kept laughing.

''Ok. Let's get back to business.'' Nev stopped laughing and Regina took a deep breath before telling her sister to get out of the room. When that happened, they continued their conversation.

''Ok. Now we can talk.'' Regina said.

''Ok. Well, tell us about your…friend?'' Max told her

''I really don't know what we are, honestly. And there's not much to say. We've been talking for five years but anytime I try to talk to her on FaceTime or Skype, she's always making an excuse and well, I'm getting tired of it.''

''Ok, so you just want to confront her about that, right?'' Regina nodded. ''Have you seen pictures of her or anything?'' Nev asked.

''Yes, I have her on Instagram.'' Nev and Max nodded in understanding.

''So, you want to meet her and get to know her better personally.'' Max asked and Regina nodded.

''We would love to take your case and help you, Regina.'' Nev said and Max smiled at the webcam.

''Really?'' Regina smiled brightly and Nev was happy to see her smile like that.

''Yeah, we will help you with your case.'' Max added.

''Thank You! Do you need help getting to Storybrooke or something? My mother is the Mayor and…''

''Wait! She's the MAYOR!?'' Nev and Max asked in unison and she nodded slowly. They were both shocked about that information.

''There's a Bedroom & Breakfast here in Storybrooke, so you guys can stay there. My mother can book you guys in and stuff.''

''That would be perfect, Regina. Thank you. We'll see you tomorrow then.'' Max said before waving his hand and Nev said his goodbyes and ended the call.

''Her mother is the Mayor.'' Max said.

''Indeed, she is. Wow. We just talked to the Mayor's daughter.'' Nev said slowly. ''So, let's pack our stuff, we're going to Maine.'' He stood up and started taking his stuff before packing.

OUATCATFISH

That night at the Airport…

Nev and Max had everything packed and ready to go. They went to the airport with the crew and waited for the plane to arrive. Nev and Max took out their digital cameras to continue recording, this was going to be an interesting episode for MTV.

''Well, we are waiting for the plane to go on, so we can go to Storybrooke. Strange name, isn't it? Storybrooke?'' Nev said to the camera.

''Yeah, it's more like a Fairytale name.'' Max laughs and Nev nods.

Two minutes later the plane left and they continued recording and talking.

''Do you think that Emma girl will open up and talk?'' Max asked.

''I think so, Regina is her ''friend'' and friends don't hide things from each other. I think we will find a way.'' Nev said.

''What I'm concerned about is that every time she tries to talk on FaceTime or something, she says no and makes up some excuses.''

''Every case we had in our hands, always started like that. But I have a feeling this one is going to be interesting.'' Nev said before putting on his headphones and listen to some music while they were in the plane.

A/N: Finally… Here's the first chapter! So… Do you like it? I sure hope so you did. My first thought was making this only a one shot… But then more ideas came to mind and well, I decided to make this a fanfic story. I don't know how long is going to take… but there is going to be a happy ending. Some chapters are long, others are short, but very interesting and important to know. Thank you so much for everything, for the reviews and following my story. It means a lot! Until next time!