Hey guys! The Third and last part of the date! Hope you enjoy! And yet again, Thank you to Fanfics10! You rock! On with the story!
"Neal?" Surely she just remembers him from me speaking to him on the phone... She doesn't know him. Robin thinks.
"Regina?" Neal asks. Okay... Maybe she does know him. Confusion quickly took Robin's features as he observed the small interaction with the shock written on both Regina's and Neal's features making Robin feel more perplexed than ever.
"Do you know everyone, love?" Robin blurted out. He knew this would be a long date which he rather not spend guessing how Neal and Regina know each other.
"Long time no see.." Neal said as he made slow, awkward movements through the doorway of the door as he gave Robin the pizza.
"Last I heard, Mr Cassidy, you had done another runner. Tell me, did you even spare Henry a thought on his birthday? Or Christmas? Or-"
"I get it, Regina! I'm shit dad. You and Emma remind me of that every time I see you."
"Y-you two have the son together?" Robin butted in. The colour from his face draining.
"Neal and Emma have the son. I'm just the... adopted mother." Regina explained, grief laced in her tone.
Neal looked at the two of them. "So what is this then? Hm, Re-Gina." Neal spat her name out. "Get with a good friend and for what? To get information about myself and my father? Well, I'll have you know-"
"Neal, dear," Regina spoke calmly, but with just enough venom in her voice to let him know she's not messing around. "I can stop you from seeing your son. Tread carefully."
"I-Re- You wouldn't dare!" Tensions were heating up and Robin could do nothing but step back and watch in complete silence. It wasn't his place to interfere with... whatever this mess was that seemed to cause so much tension and stress in the atmosphere between the two adults over a boy.
"Oh? I wouldn't?" Regina smirks. "Want to test me?"
"Just... enjoy the pizza.." He said defeated before closing the door with a "Enjoy your date, Robin. And good luck.."
"So," Regina started, feeling concerned that her... evil half was making its entrance. Had it screwed up her chances with this hot British man?
"Pizza?" Robin asked, offering the box outwards. Acting almost as if nothing that they just encountered hadn't happened.
"Sure..." Regina cautiously said.
Robin busied himself in moving around and pulling out two plates. "Right. Here's what I'm thinking." He said as he put some pizza on each plate. "A horror movie?"
"A horror movie? And why's that?"
"Because" Robin said as he led Regina to the sofa. "You'll get scared. Move close. I'll put my arm around you to keep safe. And bingo. A good date." Robin explained in a joking manner, nods as they sit.
"So. Let me get this straight. This is all a plot to get me in your arms?" She asks.
"Pretty much, milady." He smirked as a light flickered in his blue eyes.
"You know..." Regina puts down the pizza on the coffee table and moves to sit so near to him, she was closer to sitting on his lap than on the sofa. "If you wanted me in your arms... you just have to ask." And in the moment of flirting Robin forgot that she was his boss. And all about the hard wall, she had up just this morning. He forgot that it was only twelve hours ago he met this beautiful woman. In an instant, he thought about the way she looked this close to him. Beautiful brown eyes. Soft hair. Full lips... His eyes stopped on her lips. And he leaned in ever so slightly wanting to feel her lush lips move against his in a powerful ki- "So. A movie?" Regina said as she got up, moved back over to her seat and grabbed her plate.
"Em. Right. Of course." Robin mumbled slightly looking a little hurt and sad by her sudden pull away. Maybe this was the 'good luck' Neal was talking about. "How about... I dig my hand into my DVD box and we watch whatever I pull out first? " He suggests.
"Sure. And we HAVE to watch whatever it is you pull out?" Regina asks.
"Yes. Its a game a play with my son when he can't pick what to watch. "
"And now I'm being compared to your son. Well, Mr Locksley. Pick the movie then.." although her words didn't match that smirk and glint in her eyes. Robin took the chance. Moving over a wooden box by the TV. He opened it up to reveal that the box was filled to the very top with DVDs. Organised yes. But still filed. Robin closed his eyes and put his hand in pulling out a random DVD.
"And we will be watching... " He began hopefully before deflating. "Disney's Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs..."
"Well. You did say it was a game you play with your son, but... put it in."
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Halfway through the movie and the pizza had been eaten and the two had somehow gravitated towards each other. Their thighs lightly touching, Regina's head resting on his shoulder and Robin's pinky making light patterns on a small part of her leg as her hand rests on his leg.
"Who's your favourite Princess, Regina?" He asked.
"I've never been one for princesses.." She admits. "I much prefer the Villains..."
"Interesting. I must admit.. The villains are much more intriguing." He says as he looks into her eyes, losing focus on the conversation for a split second until she spoke up.
"Indeed." Regina looks down and sees her phone light up. Picking it up she says "It's just Will. Making sure I'm okay."
"I see."
"It's getting late. I should really be going." Regina explained as she tried to ignore the hurt that crossed his face. "I've got work tomorrow... bright and early." Robin went about grabbing the plates and turning off the DVD player before meeting Regina at the door which he opened for her.
"Want me to walk you down, milady?"
"I'll be okay. Thank you." Regina and Robin stood there for an awkward moment. "I had a great time tonight, Robin."
"Right."
"Will I see you again?" That question startled Robin for he hadn't quite expected that or imagined her asking again.
"Of course." He smiled at her as Regina leaned in. Robin's mind went wild with thoughts of her kissing him. He's thought of little else since she had sat next to him on the sofa but at least it was not meant to be. For all Robin got was a lasting kiss on the cheek.
"See you on Monday, Mr Locksley" Ah that's right. She was his boss. "Night." She said as she walked away without even looking behind. If she had she would have seen the look of pure delight on Robin's face. It was definitely going to be interesting.
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Meanwhile, Regina was getting into her car with a faint blush creeping onto her face and a bright smile covering her lips.
"Good night, Miss?" Will asked.
"Indeed it was Mr Scarlett. Indeed it was"
"He's a good lad. An old friend of admitted as he began driving.
"Is that so... He is very,.." Whatever Regina was about to say it was clear she thought twice about it. "He starts working with us on Monday."
"Really? That's great, Miss." Will continued talking. But all was lost on Regina as she thought about a certain man and his beautiful blue orbs...
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Next time: Robin starts work.