Prompt: Regina puts cinnamon in Emma's hot chocolate, and she confesses her feelings afterwards.
Regina had woken up early- as usual- to make breakfast before everyone else got up. She turned on the coffee maker and a pot of water to boil for hot chocolate she knew Emma loved, and she then got out the ingredients for simple eggs and bacon with a side of toast. She heated up the pan and waited, while she took out two mugs and poured coffee in one and the hot chocolate in the other.
Regina sprinkled cinnamon in Emma's hot chocolate, letting a smile grace her lips as she knew the blonde loved cinnamon in her hot cocoa. The former queen was setting the table as the blonde came down the stairs, having stayed the night- much to Regina's false disappointment- in the guest room Regina had begrudgingly let her use. Emma yawned as she smelled the wonderful air coming from the kitchen, and she hurriedly made her way there.
She smirked as she saw the brunette sipping her morning coffee, giving her an unreadable look that Emma couldn't place "Morning, Madam Mayor. Smells amazing." the blonde complimented, watching the Mayor's lip curl up in disgust as Emma smacked her lips together, imagining the taste of the delicious golden eggs sitting in the still warm pan. Emma smiled wider at the reaction she had gotten, and she went to the table sitting down next to where Regina sat the night before. "Nice apron." She teased the former queen and as she expected, Regina rolled her eyes dramatically "Miss Swan, I suggest you shut up and eat." the brunette replied, as she filled up Emma's plate with what she had cooked that morning and placed it front of Emma along with the still hot cocoa.
Emma instantly took a sip of the hot cocoa and as the cinnamon touched her taste buds her eyes widened in surprise, "Oh my god." Emma gasped as she set the mug down, and she was met with curious chocolate eyes and an arched eyebrow "What's wrong, Emma?" Regina asked, worry lacing her tone somewhat and she didn't notice the blonde's name escape her lips.
Emma met Regina's now confused gaze and spoke, "There's cinnamon in here. How did you know?" she questioned still surprised, and her heart raced at an absurd thought. Regina tried to remain nonchalant "I had a...feeling." the brunette didn't have a better answer for the Sheriff. Emma swore she saw the brunette's cheeks flush slightly as Regina confessed to how she knew to add cinnamon.
Emma slowly smiled as she figured out how the the former queen knew and her heart raced harder, "You told Ruby, didn't you?" the blonde smirked, as the feeling of hope and love filled her entire body to the brim. Regina didn't meet Emma's gaze and she sighed, giving up the game she always played around the blonde "Yes, I did...I hoped it would be a small...hint," Regina hesitated slightly and added "I'm tired of acting as if I don't like you, Mis- Emma." the brunette corrected herself and her body- on its own free will- leaned closer to Emma.
Regina searched those deep green eyes for requited feelings and as she found what she wanted, she pressed her lips against Emma's, tasting the wonderful tang of cinnamon.
