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The next morning, both Robin and Regina went out of their usual routine to prepare themselves for their dinner that night.

Regina woke, early as usual, but not for her morning run, no. She climbed out of bed, straight to the bathroom. She took her time bathing and shaving (just in case) and styling her hair, something she probably wouldn't have time for after work. The lawyer spent a significant amount of time choosing her outfit for that night, and after that, having half an hour left, she finally dressed for work and took her breakfast.

She hadnt been this excited about a date since... she cant even remember when that was. She had felt an instant connection with the handsome dog owner, and as much as it scared her, it also made something grew inside her, hope. She had decided to give it a try and she wasnt regretting her choice so far.

A few block down Miffling Street, Robin was himself in a hurry to get ready for work. He had let himself sleep after exchanging messages with the beautiful raven haired woman he had met the day before until early hours in the morning, he wondered if the same thing had happened to her...

After a quick stroll with Cookie around his block, he took a shower and trimmed his beard. He couldnt stop thinking about Regina... how she had agreed to go on a second date with him, he still didnt know, but he was thanking his lucky star for that one.

He wanted to impress her, so he booked a table in one of the best Italian (she had told him the day before it was her favorite food) restaurants in town.

When he finally left for work, he had his phone in hand and was texting her, asking if she was having a good morning.

Regina was already in her office when she heard the metallic ring coming from her phone, telling her she got a new message.

She got up from her desk, coffee in her hand, walking toward her office door where she had placed her bag and forgotten the phone inside.

She took it with her and returned to her comfortable chair.

She used her finger to unlock her iPhone and when Robins name showed up in her notifications, a huge smile crept up her face. He wanted to know if her morning was going well, and for a reason unknown to Regina, that made her insides go all soft.

She was so focused on her phone and what she would answer that she didn't noticed Mary Margaret by the door with a knowing look, arms crossed over her chest and waiting.

After a few moments still unnoticed, she decided to make her presence known by clearing her throat.

Regina quickly tried to mask her smile failing miserably.

"So..." The brunette started. "Is that all about the case you are working on?" She asked, sarcasm in her voice and a hint of mockery.

"The case?" The woman facing her best friend asked, looking confused but remembering the excuse she had used the day before. "Oh, yes, that case! Yes, it is, it's going awfully well, thank you for asking." Regina quickly responded, looking everywhere but her friend's eyes.

"Oh, cut the crap Regina! Who is he?" Mary said, approaching her friend's desk.

"He?" The lawyer tried once again faking confusion, but upon seeing that she wasn't fooling Mary Margaret she gave up.

"Okay, Okay, you win, but don't you dare tell anyone." She looked up and when her friend did nothing but nod her head, she continued.

"He's a guy I met yesterday, we went on a date that went amazingly well and he's taking me out for dinner tonight... oh, and he's texting me." She said, showing her phone and hoping this would be enough for her friend, but of course it wasn't.

The small woman let out a squeal of joy and sat down facing Regina.

"Omg! I knew it! I told Mal yesterday that smile couldn't be over a stupid case! I have to tell her!" The woman was practically screaming. "Okay, tell me everything, did he kiss you? Did YOU kiss him? Is he a good kisser?" She was going nonstop and Regina felt a blush on her face.

"Oh gosh, you did kiss!" Mary Margaret said, a smirk on her face, finally stopping talking.

"I'm only saying this and then you're leaving" She said seriously. "We did kiss, it was good, he is a nice guy and a gentleman and that's why we're having a second dinner"

The green eyed woman opened her mouth to talk, but was interrupted by her friend.

"And that's all I'm telling you today, maybe tomorrow I'll add some more things, but this is new for me and I want to take it easy... oh, and please, for once in your life, try to keep this a secret.

Mary's only words were to say she was really happy for her friend and of course she would keep this a secret if that's what she wanted. They hugged and Regina was left alone in her office, a text waiting, and once again, she allowed the stupid grin to return to her face.

I really hope you liked it!I'm going to upload the next chapter tomorrow, I really hope you stick with me xoxo-Rafa