The only thing Regina was capable of thinking of was Emma. She couldn't wait to see her again. Regina finally finished her exams and was relieved to have a break from school, a break from her roommate, a break from her mother pestering about how her 'A' was too low.

On their 6th date, Regina invited Emma over to watch a movie. She decided Harry Potter was appropriate and told Emma to come over at 8. Emma had called later to apologize that her boss was making her work late and she couldn't be over until 10, but Regina said it was fine.

Regina was lost in her thoughts until she saw Emma's car pull down the street and the doorbell rang. She answered it. "Hey," Regina said when she saw Emma dressed in tight jeans and a black V-neck. Her breath was taken almost immediately.

"Hi." Emma smiled. The two awkwardly stood there, not knowing how to greet each other until Regina motioned for her to come in. Emma stepped in and gently wrapped her arms around Regina's waist, who was taken by surprise at the sudden display of affection. Regina returned the hug, wrapping her arms around Emma's shoulders and leaned their heads together.

Regina almost whimpered at the loss when Emma pulled back and whispered, "Hey," before pulling away completely.

"I- I have a movie." Regina managed to get out, still surprised by Emma wrapping herself around her.

"Great!" Emma smiled widely at the effect she had on Regina. Emma hadn't expected Regina's apartment to be so big. It had a cozy living room with a matching couch and armchair. Emma could see the kitchen was roomy and everything well decorated. Stairs led up to second floor, 'Bedrooms,' Emma guessed.

Regina led them over to her couch and put the movie in the DVD player and turned on the flat screen. The two sat on opposite sides of the couch as the movie started. Emma could feel Regina lace her fingers through her own. Emma smiled at her and gently rubbed her thumb over the back of Regina's hand.

About 30 minutes into the movie, Regina asked Emma if she wanted some popcorn and she replied yes. Regina made some, poured it in a bowl then sat down considerably closer to Emma than she had before.

"Thanks."

Eventually, the two ended up lying on the couch together with Regina slightly on top of Emma. Towards the end of the movie, Emma looked down to notice that Regina had fallen asleep. She was torn between whether to stay there with her (what she wanted to do) or wake up Regina (what she should do). She eventually decided to just there, not wanting to disturb Regina even though the movie ended. Emma had begun to fall asleep when Regina stirred.

"Emma? Ungh…" she groaned, sleep trying to wash her back under.

"Shhh…" Emma soothed Regina by brushing the hair out of her face. Regina turned slightly into Emma and fell asleep right in her arms, Emma soon following suit.

When Regina woke up, it took her a few minutes to understand what had happened. She felt strangely comfortable against Emma besides the crick in her neck. She looked up at the blonde who was just escaping sleep's grasp. "Hey there. Was- was this okay?" Emma asked.

"Of course." Regina smiled at Emma before she sat up and said, "I um… I had a nice time last night…" And then suddenly Emma was closer to Regina than before, her breath feeling warm and gentle against Regina's face, her lips parted slightly. Regina didn't know who leaned in first, but the distance was closed between them in a long wanted kiss. Regina pulled Emma closer, her hands finding blonde locks as Emma did the same. Finally, they had to breathe and Regina leaned her forehead against Emma's.

They stayed like that for a while, just holding each other there until Emma stood up, tried to hide her smile, and said, "Well, I gotta go." And started to walk towards the door.

"Emma?!" Regina said, taken aback. "Is that it, you're just leaving?"

"Oh yeah," Emma replied before turning around to give Regina one more taste of her lipsand once again headed for the door.

"Emma."

"I gotta go to work!" Emma shrugged and headed out the door but turned around to wink at Regina before closing the door.

Regina just stood there and laughed, the smile not leaving her face all day.