A new chapter for y'all.
Boston, present day.
Going to the police station turned out to be unproductive since no one had reported David's disappearance. At least not yet. In a way Regina felt reassured but the look on David's face as they exited the station made her heart break.
-"You know: they often wait 48 hours before reporting such things so maybe tomorrow we will have more luck." She said with a small smile.
David turned to face her and his eyes softened.
-"Thank you! And by the way…thank you for not letting me die like a hobo in the street when you found me."
-"You welcome."
They both entered Regina's black Mercedes. As they sat, the queen closed her eyes. She couldn't help but feel guilty. He had a family and she knew where they were and still, she was there enjoying his company. She felt a hand on hers. She reopened her eyes to face his concerned ones.
-"Everything's ok?" He asked.
-"Yes. I…I'm good."
-"Ok then."
-"Hum since we're not far from the hospital…We can go…"
-"You really want me to go there don't you?"
-"It's just that…Maybe it'll be safer. I don't understand why you're not more concerned…"
-"You know what, I'll go to the hospital and have a check-up. They probably won't find anything and send me back home but I'll do it. But I want something in exchange."
-"And what is that?"
-"A dinner."
Regina swallowed, eyes widened.
-"I don't know if that's a good idea." She said softly.
-"Please. You're the only person I know."
Regina closed her eyes and sighed.
-"Ok. One dinner can't hurt us."
As David had predicted, the doctor couldn't explain David's situation. They did a CT and a MRI but weren't able to detect anything. "Unsurprising!" Regina thought. So he just advised him to rest and asked him to come back in a week if there was no improvement.
They arrived back in the hotel room.
-"I'm going to see if I can get another room…"
Regina looked at him surprised.
-"I don't want to intrude." He said smiling.
-"Oh right!"
She shook her head.
-"But…do you have some cash?"
David sighed.
-"I forgot that part."
Regina let out a small laugh.
-"I don't mind you staying there. Until…until we find another way."
David caught her eyes. Why was she being so nice with him?
-"What's going on?"
-"No…nothing", he said. "It's just…Thank you!"
-"You've already said that."
-"I know but…you're my only friend. At least the only one I know and what you've been doing for me is beyond generous since you don't even know me and…"
Regina waved a hand.
-"Stop! Please." She said closing her eyes.
She re-opened them and looked at him.
-"Don't thank me. I'm happy to help."
They couldn't shift their gaze. David leaned forward to her and approached his mouth softly to hers. She didn't know how to react. She wanted it so bad but at the same time…It didn't feel right. She stepped back and cleared her throat.
-"I'm going to the bathroom…To get ready for this dinner thing."
She faked a smile and directed herself towards the bathroom. She stopped in front of the mirror. She was still wearing the black dress she had on yesterday. Her hair was messy. She hadn't realized she was such a wreck. Her hand moved to her dress's zipper to undo it. As the dress fell at her feet, she undid her bra and took off her lace white panties. She entered the shower stall and put her hand to her stomach.
As she felt her child growing inside her she couldn't hold back the tears. She wanted to let him kiss her but…"Damn!" She hit the shower wall with her fist. "I just want to have my happy ending." She said to herself closing her eyes. She put her soft palm back onto her stomach "Don't worry. We're going to be alright dear. I promise you. We can be happy…together" She turned on the water of the shower and stepped under. As soon as it started wetting her body she let herself go. The tears were flowing on her cheeks and it felt good. It felt more than good.
Storybrooke, a few weeks ago.
-"What is…?"
Snow's voice died in her throat as she entered Mr. Gold's shop. In front of her, her very much awoken husband was holding Regina in his arms
-"Snow…"He started, stepping away from Regina. "I…" David sighed. "I'm glad you're back and safe."
He forced a smile but Snow didn't flinch.
-"How…you're awake? I…I don't understand."
She looked at Regina who still hadn't move, still sat on the couch.
-"When I kissed you…You didn't wake up…and…Gold…You!"
Her eyes darkened.
-"You did this! How did you do this?"
Tears were flowing down the princess's cheeks.
-"What evil thing have you done again?"
David stepped forward to grab Snow's arm.
-"Snow…please let me explain."
She looked at him trying to find his gaze…but she couldn't find him. He was not looking at her the way he used to…It was like he was gone. Ever since the curse broke…Ever since…
-"Oh my God!"
Snow brought her hand to her mouth.
Boston, present day.
The sight of the brunette exiting the bathroom with just a towel wrapped around her petite figure made him swallowed hard. Catching his gaze she smiled shyly.
-"I…I forgot my clothes in my bedroom."
-"It's…it's ok."
She entered her room and closed the door behind her. She shut her eyes.
David, still on the couch let out a breath he didn't know he was holding. God she was beautiful. After thirty minutes, Regina came out of her room wearing a simple but elegant white tank top with a blue blazer and blue jeans. At her feet she had a pair of black flats on. David smiled at her with amusement. She was trying to reduce the wrinkles on her top with her hand.
-"I…I didn't have time to unpack… It's now crumpled."
-"You look perfect."
She smiled.
-"Thank you."
-"Shall we?" David asked, proposing her to take his hand.
She laughed and grabbed it.
-"We shall!"
They arrived in a small but cozy restaurant. They agreed to sit at a table near the window to have a little bit of privacy. As they were waiting for the waiter, David decided to break the silence.
-"So! You didn't tell me. Why coming to Boston?"
-"I needed some change…I had experienced some unfortunate events."
-"Not too serious I hope."
Regina smiled.
-"Now that I think about it…No."
It was the truth. She was with him at the end of it. Somehow trying to run away from him, made her get closer than ever. Here there were no Snow White to keep her from being with David. The two were both looking at one another as if they wanted to memorize every details of their face. His blue eyes scrutinizing every bits of her pretty face and her brown ones trying desperately to know what he was thinking. David was first to break the silence, once again.
-"I love lasagna!"
Regina's eyes widened.
-"Excuse me?"
-"I feel like I like lasagna." He laughed. "I really don't know how but I remember liking it."
Regina felt tears in her eyes.
-"Did I say something wrong?" David asked concerned.
-"No…"She smiled. "Nothing. It's great! Maybe you're starting to remember."
-"Maybe!"
They smiled at one another again.
-"Good evening."
They turned their faces to face the waiter.
-"Good evening." David said with a smile.
-"Do you want to drink something?"
-"What about some champagne?" David asked Regina.
-"I…don't drink alcohol."
-"Oh!"
David looked disappointed.
-"I'll take an orange juice."
-"Same for me too then." David said.
-"I'll be right back." The waiter agreed.
-"Thank you." The former queen said.
-"No alcohol, han?!"
Regina smiled.
-"I can't." She said simply as her eyes softened.
-"You're…Oh!"
David's mouth opened causing Regina to laugh.
-"Yeah I…I…" She said imitating him.
David faked a pout. Regina chuckled.
-"I'm pregnant. Yes."
David smiled.
-"May I ask about the father?"
-"He…he doesn't know." She closed her eyes. "I don't know how he will react…"
David put his hand on hers.
-"Eh…You know what: when you'll be ready…you'll tell him. I'm sure he will be happy."
Regina smiled.
-"He is married."
-"Oh!"
-"Yeah!"
-"Well…I'm here!"
Regina's eyes softened.
-"Thank you."
The waiter arrived and gave them their drinks.
-"So I think we still can clink with orange juice."
Regina smiled.
-"Yes we can. Cheers!" She said raising her glass.
-"To this new beauty you'll bring in to this world. May this baby get half of her mother's qualities!"
-"And none of her defaults." Regina added with a sarcastic smile.
I hoped you liked this chapter focused completely on Regina and David. A little flashback for you. I really hope you enjoyed it. R&R please!
Mwah to y'all.
