Author's Note: I know I could have written this out date by date, but I wrote it out like this. It was mostly because the story came to me like this more than anything else. I am sorry if it feels like it is lacking something for you as a reader.
Chapter 4
For the next six month's Emma learning that dating the Queen, which she ended up calling Gina. To be fair she had told her during their time together that she stood free to call her by both hers and Regina's middle name Maria, but Emma didn't feel comfortable by it. In her eyes the Queen seemed more regal than the Mayor, it was easy to see that she was more closed down by her emotions than Regina. Regina usually wore them on her sleeve.
In her eyes it would seem like the Queen was in a way an older version of Regina. She was the personality that was forced to grow into when Regina married the king, the personality she needed to survive. Much like Regina she didn't really regret any of her killings during her reign. And why should she, in her eyes she had not done any wrongs. What surprised Emma was that both Gina and Regina showed signs of great humanity, spite the fact that they both suffered due to how they world treated them. The reason as to why Emma knew, what that even during the reign and after they had cared deeply for their horses and they even owned some now. Both Gina and Regina rode whenever time permitted it. Both seemed to like most of the same things, and were great listeners, of course they had the same allergies, but Regina was more sensitive.
Upon asking both upon the subject if they wanted more children, both had answered yes if possible. The Queen however wanted to adopt, as she felt sad for the children that already needed a home, the ones that for some reason had been tosses aside. She had felt badly about what happened to Emma due to her actions, and she like herself would never understand why Snow or Charming hadn't fought harder to keep her, or go with her.
Regina on the other hand would rather have a son or daughter of her own, if her biology would allow it. Or if Emma could be a surrogate. She wanted the experience of being there from the start, before the birth.
When it came to future aspects on where they were settle down, if they wanted to spend the rest of their lives in Storybrooke or Enchanted Forrest, they both seemed to want to see more of the world. The Queen wanted to settle by the ocean somewhere, preferable by a place that could have a stable nearby so she could keep her hoses Black Star and Regalia the second.
Regina on the other hand wanted to live in a city as she liked to have life around her, and the opportunity to shop and so on. Emma had no problem to follow any of these wishes she knew. She was thinking of maybe having an apartment in a big city and a vacation house by the sea, but she wasn't sure yet. It was way in the future.
When it came to Zelena it seemed that both of them wanted her near, but Gina seemed closer with her than Regina. Regina still found it hard that Zelena had a baby with Robin, but she was working on it. Emma also seemed to be mending fences with her, it was easier now that Hook had left town. After all; without Emma, he didn't really have a reason to stay. The young sheriff was just glad he was gone, so she didn't have to think about him anymore. It helped easing the pain over what had happened.
She had also learned that sexual relations with the queen was more aggressive with the Queen than with Regina. She seemed to be more gentle and loving. Although she had tired sex where both was present and enjoyed that also, they seemed to be adjusting to each other's bodies and presence, which was a good thing.
Emma had learned that the Queen had moved in with Zelena and helped her in raising Robin, but Regina was also a frequent visitor. In the end Emma had ended up telling her parents about who she was seeing, her mom had not been too understanding at first, but her father had gotten it made her happy and so he had helped convincing Snow that it might be the worst thing could happen. She still had troubles with it, but she chose to look to the other way and focus on Neal instead.
It hurt Emma that she did, seeing her brother getting the attention she had never gotten growing up. Both Regina and Gina understood that and comforted her when it came to the. Both were amazingly enough found of cuddling.
Emma couldn't help but to be excited about the date she had with the Queen the very same night as she had asked Emma to meet her at a high-end restaurant in New York to celebrate their six month anniversary. The blonde could hardly believe she had dated both of them for so long, but of course she had said yes. She had driven back to her old apartment the night before, and she was now dress shopping for something to wear at the restaurant she knew was high end.
Another woman that was excited or rather terrified for their date was the queen. She and Regina was in a hotel room in New York, in fact Zelena had the adjoined room with baby Robin. Regina was now trying to tie the small band holding the back of the dress together. It had a long skirt that was black roses on red silky fabric and the upper part was black and sleeveless. You also so her back as it was bare. Unfortunately for Regina, Gina couldn't managed to stand still. One way or another she still managed to tie her up.
Gina went over to the bathroom mirror looking at herself figuring it would have to do. She applied her makeup, before deciding upon have a few hair cliffs to put her hair aside. She was shivering mildly as Zelena came into the room. She looked inside the bathroom saying, "You look stunning, Gina."
"Yes if I hadn't known better I would say you had lived in this world forever," said Regina with a small smile.
"I…I don't think I can do this," insecurity in her otherwise certain voice.
"You will be fine," said Zelena, holding her daughter on her hip. She was a bit over one year now, her red hair flowing down her shoulder, just like on her mother.
"No…because well I am not used to it, it should…be a man doing it. And well I am not and it's all going to seem stupid," she turned to look at them, nervously biting her lower lip. A habit that usually belonged to Regina.
Regina put her hand on her shoulders saying, "Listen, Gina, we both know that one of us would have to do this, and we both know you are better suited for it. I gave you the ring because you asked and well we both know you want to live happily ever after, but only one can legally marry Emma. I know you are nervous, but you can do this."
"She is right you know," said Zelena in a soft tone as Robin looked at her aunt and smile.
"I know I know, I just am well a bit nervous, what if she says no," she said with a sigh.
"She won't, she loves you, both of you," said Zelena, certainty in her voice. Not even she had a problem seeing it.
"And you both will be here if I need you?" she needed to know that.
"Of course, you should leave as it takes a little while to get there," said Regina, kissing her cheek gently.
The Queen nodded and slowly walked towards the door with a heart running wild. She knew Regina was right, only one could propose and it had to be her.
Emma looked in the mirror trying to decide on hair up or down, but in the end she figured a ponytail to show off her neck was the way to go. She applied a light layer of makeup, hardly visible.
She walked a few steps away from the mirror to take another look. She was wearing a dress where the upper part down to her waist was in black, sleeveless with a round neck. The lower part of it reaching to her knees was in a gold like material with patters. It had cost a fortune, but it would be worth it she knew.
A final look before she called for a can, while waiting she put on her black heels, and took her small black purse. She even had a little plastic bag, with a small gift for the queen, she would probably find the gift silly, but well Emma still hoped she would like it. It was a heart shaped locked with the two of them in and the date of when the queen asked her for the first date engraved on the back.
A text from the cab that it was there and she was on her way out the door. This she knew would be a great night.
The blonde stepped out on the curb after she had paid the taxi driver, and saw Gina standing there waiting. Emma gasped with the sight of the beauty in front of her. She walked up to her saying, "You look stunning, Gina."
"So do you, Emma, shall we?" she held out her hand for her. Emma nodded and took it. She gave Emma's hand a Squeeze and walked inside as she asked, "Did the drive here go alright?"
"It was okay, mostly listened to old mixed tapes, what about you did you drive here alone?" Emma wondered as they stood waiting for their table.
"Oh no, family road trip with myself, Regina, Zelena and Robin. I tell you having those two battle over what to listen to is a challenge in itself. I was stuck between classical tunes and Barney or something like that," she rolled her eyes.
"Well if you drive home with me, you can listen to whatever you want," said Emma with a small laugh.
"I am actually considering to stay here for a little while, to get some change," said Gina with a small smile. Her dark eyes were sparkling like stars.
"You are, do you want company, I could use a vacation after all that mess with Hyde, Jafar and the rest?" Emma said, smiling shyly back at her.
"I would…love that," she blushed slightly.
"You are too cute when you blush like that," said Emma, kissing her cheek.
"Thank you," she said, blushing even further. She couldn't help but. Just then they got interrupted by the host that would show them to the table. Once they had sat down, and ordered some drinks, the Queen said, "There is a reason as to why I wish to stay behind."
"Oh?" Emma looked her.
"I would like to seriously look into the possibility of adoption, not necessarily a baby, but someone. I…think I am ready now. Is this something you would consider helping me look into?" she asked polite.
"Actually I would, as I know how it is to be one that was never wanted. You of course know that doing that has a lot of responsibility and you are older now than when you got Henry," Emma pointed out. She didn't mean it in a bad way.
The Queen took a sip of her drink saying, "I know and I am aware, but as I said, I feel ready, I feel that if I do this I will not only have you by my side, but my sister and Regina. We all make a good family, and can provide love and stability."
"I do agree, in so case I shall help you find a son or daughter, I would be honored," said Emma with a smile.
"Good," she said with another nod.
"Is that the only reason as to why you wanted us to come here?" Emma asked.
"No, it is not, it is also because there is more privacy here, than in Storybrooke, not so much prying eyes," said She with a small laugh.
"You are right, a toast to us?" Emma held up her glass. The other woman did the same making their glasses touch as she said, "To us."
As they took another sip she wondered how she would go on to the proposal, a deep breath as she said, "Emma?"
"Yes, Gina?" asked the blonde polite.
"I need you to know that these past six months has been some off the happiest in my life. You see I was born sort of speak for Regina to survive, I never thought that I would ever be my own person, that I could be…loved. It was only well the day after Hook stepped over I understood what I had missed out on, and you are the reason as to why I felt it was safe to love someone. Because that is what this is Emma, love. I love you so very much and I never want to end," her tone serious as small tears ran down her cheek. She was so happy and so emotional at the same time.
Emma's heart was fluttering, she knew she had loved both Hook and Neal, but not like this. This was stronger and it was solid, Gina would never leave her behind, she knew that now, and she treated her right. Heck she had even saved her from Hyde, just like saved Regina. She shook of Regina as she looked at the Queen seeing she was somehow nervous, which didn't happen a lot. And so Emma didn't interrupt her at all. She just gave her an occasional nod and smile. She let her hand rest upon that of the other woman giving it a gentle squeeze. The Queen gave her a smile, taking a moment to pace herself.
She slowly got up and kneeled before Emma saying, "I can't picture my life with anyone else than you. I have even asked for your father's permission before doing that. Please say yes to marry me, Emma."
Emma was taken by surprise to say the least, but managed to get out a, "Yes, of course I will."
"Good, it would be so embarrassing if you said no," the Queen said with a small laugh, making a neat white gold ring with a heard shaped ruby appear in her hand, treading it on Emma's finger. She was glad to say it fit.
"Wow, that is perfect, not get up so I can kiss you," said Emma, tears of joy running down her cheek.
The Queen did, and held her close, kissing her, feeling her heart grow one size, knowing she would never regret this. This was perfect, they were perfect, and all this happiness due to a pirate sleeping with her sister. As she let Emma go she whispered, "I love you so much, Swan."
"And I you, Mills," said Emma in a teasing tone, making the Queen laugh heartfelt. She knew just one thing and that was that she never wanted this night to end.
Emma knew that she had never been happier, this was perfect, she had finally found her true love, or loves and she would be as lucky as to marry her Queen, and tomorrow they would look for a child together. To her life couldn't have been better, for now though she would settle for ordering what they were going to eat.
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