Ok, i have been working on this one, this is for someone, because 3 is her fav number, a lot of things have meaning in this chapter ... And i hope everyone will like it, it is a bit of a transition for the next, anyway, i will post for this week end the next one, if you have any ideas, comment or anything, i would be really glad to read them ! English is not my native language, so i am sorry for any mistake !
And if you wanna enjoy this chapter , listen to " Poison & Wine " By The Civil Wars while you read it. Hope you love it :P
Both woman thought about the other the following days. Emma wanted to call the brunette, but she was convinced letting some time go was the good thing to do, the truth is she was lacking some bravery. Of course, a phone call was not a big deal, but Emma felt like if she called, that would confirm the influctuation the Blonde had felt for the Brunette, the pull she felt. She wasn't ready even to think about an influctuation, about something that could grow ... How could she barely know this woman, but already have some kind of feelings for her ... She just wished to know her more, to see her, to hear her again. She couldn't explain that, she just had a thing for the brunette, and there was no way this would lead somewhere, Emma felt like she was far away from her, unreachable, Regina wasn't probably into woman, and even she was, no way she would be interested in her ... But at the same time she felt close to her already, it was easy for them to talk, she liked her company ...
Six day passed, and five nights, and in none of them, Emma heard the voice again. Her sleep was as peaceful as a babie's, and that really wasn't a good thing. The Blonde needed to hear that voice, she was used to it by now, and she missed it, how don't you miss something you have been used to for a whole month ? She was fucking missing it, and that made her think about the brunette more often. She needed that voice back. It was a Sunday night, her son was at a sleepover with school's friends and she wanted to have a drink , after all, getting drunk makes you get brave, doesn't it ? So she went out, admiring the beautiful enlightenment coming from all the spotlight over town, it was really beautiful, looking for the bar she knew.
Once she was finally seating in the bar, she ordered something strong, a Vodka Bull, and once the beautiful tattooed waitress came back with her drink, Emma took her phone, she found out Regina's number, that she registered when the Brunette left, just to be sure she wouldn't actually lost the number … And as she often did these past few days, she looked at her phone, almost blankly, but this time, she was talking a leap of faith, and she dialed. She would manage 20 seconds of stupid bravery, and maybe this would lead nowhere, but for 20 seconds, she would actually be brave, call the woman she was starting to have a crush on, and invite her somewhere. Before it even rang, she drank a long sip of her drink, maybe bravery needed a little help after all … Regina picked up and Emma talked first.
« Hi Regina, it's Emma, you remember ?
Yes of course i do Emma …
Emma hadn't noticed how much she missed that voice until she heard it again, and, how it would affect her to actually only hear the voice, without seeing Regina …It was like she was dreaming again, except that this time, she was hearing more than just her name ...
Do I bother you … ?
No, not at all...
So, i was thinking that you still had to show me the pictures of that necklace, and maybe we could see each other … ?
That seems fine for me Dear, any ideas ?
Well, Henry has a football game tomorrow, and i was thinking that maybe you would come... With the picture of the necklace, and we could talk a bit.
I think it's a great idea Emma, you just text me the address and the hour, and i will be there tomorrow.
See you tomorrow Then ... »
Emma hang up, with a goof smile on her face, 20 seconds of stupid bravery, were all she needed for the night.
Her son came back the following morning, driven back by his friend's parents. He found Emma still awaken, at eight in the morning, waiting for him with a home made breakfast. He sneaked up on her, running a bit until he was behind her, when he poked her side, making her giggle.
« Mum, it's not my birthday, how could you be up so early on a Sunday ?!
Well, Kid, i want you to be at your best for the game, that's all !
Well, i didn't sleep much last night, so i am probably not going to be good anyway …
Well, you'll do your best Kid. And just so you know, Regina is coming to the game …
Okay, Fine. »
Emma served Henry his Breakfast, then they both got prepared for the game, before leaving. Once they got on the the field, Henry left for the locker, while Emma was waiting inside of the field, she took her seat, checking her phone to see if she got any text from Regina, and she was disappointed to see there wasn't. But when she raised her eyes again, she saw Regina. She was beautiful, she tried to dress casual, but she still had class. She was wearing a black skirt, with a white blouse, and Emma could have sworn every outfit was made to fit her body perfectly. She stood up from her chair and went looking for the other woman. Why did she felt like her legs turned into Jelly ? Non-Regina Related reason of course.
« Hey, I am glad you came …
Me too Emma, it was nice inviting me .
Of course, no trouble .. »
While talking they both walked towards the seats.
« SO i brought the picture, but maybe we could go eat something after, so i can show you ?
Yeah, i would love that.
Then a silence settled between them, building up a tension the woman always felt when they were together. But something was distracting the blonde, and it has something to do with Regina's lazily buttoned blouse. Her button was about to pop out. Emma couldn't think straight with that view, not that she was looking, but … For the love of great tits woman, don't you know how to button a blouse ? Damn ! Emma was lost in her thought, when the game started.
« Henry is the number 3 »
Regina absolutely didn't need the number of Henry's shirt to recognize him, but the blonde didn't know that, so she just politely thanked her. Henry didn't play football in storybrooke, he wasn't into sport much, there wasn't a team, and she never thought he would like that, but by seeing him playing, he was good at it, her mum's heart was just overly happy to be able to see her son like that, and she had to hold back the tears when he made a goal. But then, Henry was tackled by an other player, and it wasn't joy or being proud she felt, but consternation.
« But, why did he do that to Henry ?!
- Well, he had the ball, so … But he is fine don't worry, look, he is not hurt.
- Still, i don't get it, there was many other ways … That's so not fair !
Emma had to hold on the laughter growing inside of her. Regina had absolutely no idea what football was, and she found out that it was really sweet, but at the same time, she couldn't believe this woman was lost about football rules.
The game allows that, if Henry is not hurt, it's kind of okay you know, it's not the other kid's fault … He has to get the ball back if he wants to win !
Still, Nobody's innocent Dear .
That's true, but we can't do anything, we just have to let them have some fun ! »
Emma was right, and Regina knew that, but she still really didn't see the point in all of it. Anyway, her son was having fun and that's what was important for her. At one point, Henry almost made a goal, and Regina swore : Madre Mia. And that took Emma by surprise.
« You can speak Spanish ? You are like Bilingual or something … ?
Regina took the hint, and she took advantage of what the blonde said.
« Yes i am Bi . Lingual … I talk both languages fluently actually…»
Emma looked at Regina, they locked gaze once again, and all Emma saw was a confirmation that she understood correctly what Regina has meant. And she couldn't stop the smirk on her lips.
« That is really nice to know Miss Mills ... »
The brunette was happy she was understood. She knew their relationship was moving fast, she wasn't losing anytime here, but she was only trying to pick her where they left. She needed for them to get back there …. She had so many questions, so many things to say, so many things she wanted to hear, to do …And she just hoped Emma would follow. Emma was an amazing woman, and she didn't even know that, she was stronger than most people, she was talented, and smart, she just hoped she would realize that someday, because, her all human being was making her someone extraordinary beautiful, that's how Regina was seeing her at least.
The game ended, with Henry's team winning. The woman kept talking about random things until the the kid came back, happy about the winning, smiling at both women he said :
« Hey Mum ! Hey Regina ! Did you see how great we played ?
We did Kid, congrats ! What do you think if we go eat somewhere with Regina?
Yeah ! Cool !»
Emma turned to Regina.
"What do you want to eat ?
Well, i am feeling like sushi , maybe ... ?
Yeah okay, let's go get some sushis !"
The three of them left, walking, toward a Diner, acting like a family again, for the second time in just a week.