Ever After?
Emma insisted on driving instead of Regina, for she feared of what she might do if she was driving. Reluctantly, Regina let the blonde drive her baby to the mansion. When they pulled into the drive, Regina attempted conversation.
"Emma, why did you agree to stay with me?" She asked.
"Not sure, I just didn't want a repeat of this for sure, but I'm not sure why I offered to take you home and watch you. I guess I'm just being protective is all," Emma shrugged. Regina smiled at this for she knew it was Emma's old habits leaking through.
"I suppose so Emma. Just protective," she replied, with the grin still there. Emma cut her eyes over to see the brunette smiling for some reason.
"Why're you smiling Regina? Did I say something to amuse you?" Emma asked, very surprised at this childlike behaviour.
"I'm just reminded of the past is all. I remember when she would protect me all the time and never leave my side especially when I was hurting. You remind me a lot of her," Even though you are her Emma. Why can't you see it?! Regina thought sadly. Emma laughed lightly at the statement.
"Maybe I am her," she said saucily with a wink.
"Heh, maybe," Regina replied flatly, knowing that it was true. Emma noticed the tone the woman gave her but played it off, thinking it was her dwelling on the past.
"Well, whoever she was, she is missing an amazing woman," Emma said kindly, rubbing Regina's shoulder. Regina looked to the blonde and smiled. She's only trying to be friends Regina. She doesn't want the past… accept her friendship first, then her love. Regina thought, calming herself. Regina forced a smile and exited the car, heading to the door.
"Regina, wait," Emma called after her. The Queen turned back to see Emma jogging to her. "What I said, I'm sorry. I didn't know it would hurt you so much. I just wanna be nice to you. I wanna be friends, alright? I don't want our malice to affect us anymore," Emma said truthfully and lovingly. Regina looked at the sheriff with nothing but love. These were words she'd heard before. Not thinking, Regina grabbed the blonde in a tight embrace and kissed her on the lips.
Surprised, Emma pushed Regina off of her, trying to regain herself and wrap her head around this before collapsing on the ground in a swirl of emotions and memories.
