A/N: Hello again friends! I know the day is almost over and I told you guys I would try to post every Wednesday so here I am. I do have a couple of announcements...

1. There's a poll on my profile. Whoever you guys choose will be featured in chapter 6. So, make sure you vote.

2. For those of you who didn't know, the bold words are text messages.

Well, that's all for now. Let's see what happened with Emma this time...

I hate fucking everyone.

Emma was definitely in a mood. She had a really hard week full of meetings and conference calls. She was just getting back from a business trip she had which took her all the way across the country to California. One of the businesses her parents started had a crisis which caused her to take the redeye out as soon as possible. That was three and a half days ago.

"Emma!" her only response to Regina was a groan. Emma knew Regina was going to be pissed at her for just going to California without letting her know. They made a pact years ago that since they were alone they were each other's person. They are kind of like Meredith and Cristina in Grey's Anatomy. Emma heard the clicks of the heels.

Man, I wish she would've let me be home for one solid day before she came over. I'm SO not in the mood for her bullshit right now.

"Emma, I know you heard me calling you!" Regina said when she came around the couch to see Emma lying face down. "What the hell is wrong with you? Why didn't you call before you left? Hell, I would've accepted a text. But, NO! Your ass couldn't even do that!"

Yep, she's pissed. I really don't feel like listening to this shit right now!

"Regina, is there a reason you're here right now? I don't feel like listening to this right now." Emma mumbles into the couch. She wonders if Regina left because it suddenly really quiet. Then the pillow under her face is snatched away and Emma has to turn over to keep from falling off the couch.

"Okay, enough with the moping and the snarky comments. What's your problem?" Regina says and raises her eyebrow daring her to argue.

"I don't have a problem. I just don't feel like talking to you today." Emma says and looks everywhere except at Regina.

"Okay, I'll try a new question. What happened with your date a couple of weeks ago?" Regina wants to know about the mysterious Killian Jones and frankly so does Emma even if she won't admit it to anyone.

Emma stands and starts to walk to her kitchen to start her favorite drink when she's upset. She sets the Keurig for hot chocolate, while doing so she's trying to think of a way to deflect this entire conversation.

I swear, she's the nosiest person I've ever met. Oh hush, you love the fact she actually cares about your love life. Just think if your mother heard even the name Killian Jones. Please stop! Oh, yeah Gina is waiting on an answer.

"I… Um… There was no date." She mutters her answer hoping to God up above that Gina didn't hear. She wasn't so lucky.

"What do you mean there was no date?" Regina says and Emma can hear agitation in her voice.

I'm so not having this conversation right now.

"What I said is exactly what I meant, Regina." Emma says and goes back to making her hot chocolate. Then she reaches into her stainless steel refrigerator for her bagels and cream cheese. "You want one?" she asks Regina and is rewarded with a nod.

"Emma, tell me what happened. Please. I just want you to be happy and this…" she motions to Emma's entire body "is not you being happy. I just want to understand." Regina begs, which for her is completely out of character. This is her way of telling Emma she's serious.

"Okay, there was no date because he never called or texted. He never said he didn't want to go out with me anymore." Emma said with a certain bitterness she only reserved for her awful exes.

Why did I say it like that? We weren't even together. But, you wanted to be with him. How would you know that? Because you were captivated by him with just the way he looked at you. God, do you ever shut up?

"And now you're wondering why you never got a call or a text? Because, you realized you like him more than you thought. Now you're going out of your mind thinking of scenarios as to why. Instead of just picking up the phone and asking for answers." Regina says looking her in the eyes then smirking confidently.

Ugh, I hate her so much. She always has to be right. She's so annoying.

"What if he doesn't like me? What if this is for nothing? What if he realized I'm a lost cause?" She's blurting out her most inner thoughts to Regina. Regina hasn't said anything yet, she's just looking at Emma in the eyes. Emerald green met Chocolate brown and it was like Regina was trying to soothe her without words.

Regina walks over to Emma, "I'm going to hug you now." She proceeds to hug her, "Calm down, he likes you. Maybe he actually had a family emergency and was too busy to call. Maybe he has been swamped with work and forgot. There are so many possibilities but, you won't know the truth until you ask him yourself. So, you're going to take a deep breathe pick up your brand new iPhone that you bought while you were in California don't think I didn't notice it and call Killian. Do you want me to hold your hand while you talk to him?" Regina comforts Emma in a way she won't find anywhere else.

Am I really going to listen to her? It's not like her love life is golden. Yeah, but her advice is really good. You DO actually like him more than you like to admit. You DO actually want to know what happened. Emma Ruth Swan-Nolan, you are going to call that beautiful man right now! COME ON! DO IT! GROW SOME BALLS, EMMA!

"Okay, fine! I'll call him. Hopefully, this will end well." Emma goes to find her phone and returns with it in her hand. "What do I say?" she mumbles insecurely.

"Ask him if you can talk in person. Then, pick a place where you would be comfortable." The brunette says confidently.

Emma clicks on Killian's name and begins to type,

E: Hey, Killian. Are you free to go get coffee? She pauses before she presses send.

"I said 'Hey, Killian. Are you free to go get coffee?' Is that okay?" She reads her text to Regina and waits for her approval which she gets with a nod and a smile. She presses send, and pushes her doubts and inner dark thoughts down.

It didn't take long for a response.

K: Hey, Emma. I'm sorry about not getting in touch with you sooner. Sure, lass I'll get coffee with you if you let it be my treat.

She can read all of the emotions in that simple text. There's uncertainty, sincerity, and a little bit of hope. She can't help the small smile she gets on her face.

What do I want to do? If I agree to this and so help me… If he doesn't show up, I will lose my shit. Emma, you have to go. You want to. Take a leap of faith. Fine.

E: Yes, I'll meet you. Starbucks by central park in 15 minutes?

K: See you then, love.

Emma stands up goes to her bathroom to change into her new white wash jeggings and a navy blue sweater. She swears she's not wearing that color because it reminds her of his eyes. She's braiding her long blonde locks into a fishtail braid when she notices Regina looking at her with an amused look.

"What?" Emma asks exasperatedly.

"Nothing, it's just a drastic change in attitude from 10 minutes ago." Regina says and Emma scoffs.

"Whatever. Don't you have to go sign some papers for Robin tonight? And let's not pretend like you're actually going to sign actual papers." Emma says and gives Regina a look that says "I know your game."

Regina just smirks but, says nothing.

Emma just finishes getting ready to go and is very aware of Regina's stare on her. "Is there something else, Gina?"

Regina sighs, "Are you sure you want to go? Do you want me to go with you? I can cancel my meeting with Robin."

Emma laughs, "Yeah, your 'meeting.' Seriously, I'm fine. I'm going to get my answers one way or another."

Regina smiles this determined attitude that Emma has right now is her favorite version of her.

I'm going to get my answers whether he likes it or not. I can't stand playing games and I refuse to go down that road again. I can't go there again, I won't survive it.

Emma grabs her purse and starts to open the door when suddenly she feels arms around her in a hug. "Emma, you're my best friend. No matter what happens at Starbucks, you will still be my best friend. I will still love you. I got your back. I just want you to remember that." Regina says and starts to let go but Emma pulls her tighter.

"I love you too, Reggie. I got your back too. I don't know where I'd be without you." Emma confesses.

"Now, go get your man! Make me proud, Swan!" Regina says and pushes Emma out of the door onto the elevator.

When Emma gets off the elevator she makes her way to the garage because she's not supposed to be back from her business trip until tomorrow so Graham is off. She gets into her 2015 Aston Martin V8 Vantage, and the only thought in her head is…

God, if this doesn't work out what am I going to do?

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