Chapter 4
Being unaware of the exact whereabouts of where Emma lives, Regina thought the only way to meet her again would be the market. Weaving through the people, the brunette kept her eye out for the blonde, hoping to find her. After her conversation with Rumple yesterday, Regina was concerned about Emma and her current state having been left hanging on her mother's information.
Walking towards their usual meeting spot of the fountain, she was surprised to find Emma sat on the edge chucking a coin into the water harshly. Regina heads over and taps the blonde's shoulder, causing Emma to turn coming face to face with a worried looking brunette. Even more so when she took in the blonde's appearance. Clearly Emma had hardly slept and had been crying. The Queen had also expected the blonde to ignore her or have a go for turning cold towards her and ordering her to leave her castle. Emma however looked back at Regina getting teary. "I know what you did with the goblet but he wouldn't tell me anything...I don't know what to do"
The brunette reaches over taking Emma's hand and pulling her out of sight before hugging her. Emma looks shocked but hugs back knowing deep down Regina understands. The brunette held onto her tightly as she realizes, she does not like seeing the blonde so lost. "I will help you anyway I can, I promise"
Emma pulls away with a frown. "Why would you do that? You told me to leave yesterday.."
The brunette looks remorseful. "I..panicked..I took something far more precious from you than a goblet and I shouldn't have, which is why I pushed you away"
The blonde smiles a little at her care. "You don't have to worry about it..if I had a problem I wouldn't of kissed back but I did because your different compared everyone, in a good way and I wish everyone could see it..see you for who you are"
Regina smiles shyly looking at her in awe. "I really can't believe that you have so much faith in me.."
Emma reaches for her hand. "How about that starting over? For real? No pushing away, no secrets"
The brunette nods giving the blonde's hand a squeeze. "I'd like that"
The blonde grins in an adorable way. "Good because I like you" Emma bites her lip having blurted it out and goes red prompting Regina to laugh.
"Well you would be the first..but thank you"
The blonde looks away embarrassed. The Queen leans across moving a blonde curl with a smile. "Emma?..I like you too"
Emma looks at her. "Really? I mean I wouldn't take offense because you know that kiss was an in the moment thing and well you are Queen and I'm just-"
Regina places a finger to the blonde's lips to silence her, smiling. "I do and if I have to admit, it is something I would like to do again..if you want to..when you're ready"
The blonde smiles and holds the brunette's face kissing her as her answer. The Queen kisses back wrapping her arms firmly round Emma's waist sending them back to her castle. Pulling back for air, Emma's eyes widen at her new surroundings. "Erm..."
Regina chuckles at her reaction. "Sorry I just thought..privacy, I will make sure you get back safely"
The blonde nods taking in the main hall. "I can't believe you really live here..I mean wow.."
The brunette bites her lip. "Well it's not everything dear..I never wanted this life.."
Emma raises an eyebrow. "Why? I mean you can do anything being Queen not to mention your magic"
Regina walks over to the fireplace and sits in a chair encouraging Emma to do the same, sitting beside her. "I can see where you are coming from Emma but I never wanted this..to be Queen. I am sure you were aware that the King was somewhat older and it was all arranged..he wanted a wife for an heir..my mother...wanted control and power so she pushed me towards him along with Rumplestilskin..who showed me all this dark magic and how I could get rid of my mother because I was not happy"
The blonde watches her with concern as she explains. "But your mother..she is dead now?"
The brunette looks teary and shakes her head. "No..gone but not dead. I sent her away when she killed the King with the help of Rumple. So now? Now I am a Queen in a castle which I don't want and I have no one else here.."
"You have me?.."
"No Emma I mean here in the castle..a place this big should be full of family and happiness, not loneliness and darkness"
Emma bites her lip and places her hand on top of Regina's on the armchair. "Then..I'll stay"
The brunette looks over shocked and frowns. "You..you would stay?"
The blonde looks worried. "If..you want me to.."
Regina sits forward leaning closer. "Emma I only want you to if you want to"
Emma nods with a smile. "Live in a castle? Hell yeah"
The brunette smiles pulling the blonde into a hug practically yanking her off of her chair causing Emma to giggle.
"I meant what I said I will help you with your mother. I may of had a talk with Rumple and he has said something that could help"
The blonde looks curious, moving back to look at Regina, making sure she gets the information. "What did he say?"
The brunette holds her hands. "That she is of the same title as me..meaning my dear Emma you are a princess"
Emma gulps. "I'm a what?"
Regina smiles. "A princess which means all we have to do is look to the other kingdoms. It may take a while but we will do it"
The blonde smiles at her in amazement and without another thought kisses her again.
A/N: some of you have tried to guess and I will say one thing.
Its not Snow White...haha like I said in the summary, twists along the way! ;)
