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Chapter 6

Emma groaned as she woke up, she sat up slowly and stretched.

"I see you're finally up," Ariel said walking back into her room.

"Well let's just say somebody knocked me out," Emma chuckled.

"I was knocked out cold until my brother called me three fucking times this morning," Ariel said while handing her coffee.

"What time is it?" Emma asked.

"10, why? Got somewhere to be?" Ariel asked.

"SHIT! I was suppose to watch Regina on TV this morning," Emma groaned, "Oh wait, I recorded it at home."

"So let me guess, you're going to run off to watch her on a talk show," Ariel said.

"You two don't like each other, why is that?" Emma asked.

"Regina and I have never gotten along, I think she's jealous because I'm more beautiful than her," Ariel said.

"Sorry to burst your bubble but-"

"Oh don't say it, I know she's beautiful. Anyway, on serious note, Belle and I grew up together, she was my best friend. When I came onto the show, her and Regina were already close, I hadn't seen Belle in years, I tried to regain our friendship but it wasn't the same, we're different now," Ariel stated.

"So, you're just jealous of Regina?" Emma asked.

"Not exactly, Belle and I got cozy again until a man named Robert broke her heart last year. I wasn't there for her, Regina was, moral of the story, Regina's a better friend," Ariel said.

"Explain," the blonde yawned.

"Ok, I had a boyfriend who I was madly in love with, his name was Eric, he took me to Napa for the weekend. I tried to leave to go to her but he...hurt me so I couldn't," Ariel sighed.

"What happened?"

"I was pregnant, he pushed me down a flight of stairs, I had a miscarriage. While I was laying on the floor in a puddle of my own blood, alone might I add. Dear old Regina was holding Belle while she cried," Ariel said.

"I'm sorry for you loss. Did you explain that to her?" Emma asked.

"I tried but she didn't want to talk to me. She thought I was ignoring her but I wasn't," the red head stated.

"Ok, well maybe I can help you fix your friendship," Emma suggested.

"Ah no, I don't want to. Obviously I don't mean much to Belle, why force myself upon them," Ariel rolled her eyes.

"Ok then, well I'm going to go home," Emma got out of bed, she had on her sports bra and briefs.

"Well I'll admit, I'll miss you and your magic stick," Ariel smirked.

"So you enjoyed last night huh?" Emma asked as shimmied in her jeans.

"Yes Emma I did, best sex I've had in a while," Ariel shrugged.

Emma laughed as she pulled on her boots, "That's it? Well I've heard better."

"Ok fine, you were great Emma," Ariel stated.

"I know, so now what? You're going to beg me for more?" Emma asked.

"No, I can offer a friendship though," Ariel said.

"Good because I was going to offer the same thing," Emma said while wrapped her arm around Ariel.

"Welcome home, wild night?" Neal asked from the couch.

"Yeah yeah," she hopped on the couch and snatched the remote.

"Hey it's my birthday, I should at least watch what I want," he said.

"Shhh Regina on TV," Emma smiled.

"Our New York girl has returned," Kelly smiled.

Regina crossed her legs as she sat down, "Yeah I guess I couldn't stay away."

"Well I'm glad you're here girl 'cause we have a lot to talk about," Kelly said.

"So let's talk," Regina smirked.

"Well first, is it true that you're newly single?" Michael said.

"Um not yet. I am getting divorced, don't worry, it was no secret," Regina said.

"Well it's also no secret that you've been hanging out with The Savior," Kelly smirked.

The audience applauded, "Emma is my best friend, she's been helping me through this rough time."

"Best friend? Hmm, well you're definitely stuck in the friend zone," Neal said.

"I don't think I care anymore, I'm letting go of my feelings," Emma sighed.

"Excuse me? Why? One night with some chick and you're ready to give Regina up?" He asked.

"No, I...I always mess up, it's me. I won't get my heart wrapped up in her, I'll just get hurt," Emma sighed.

"I understand, remember this though Swan, love won't wait on you, she needs you whether she knows it or not," Neal said.

"Whatever. So have you been staying out of trouble back at home?" She asked while glancing at the interview that was still going on.

"Yeah, still running a muck but I'm not worried," He shrugged.

"Neal...you should stop running the streets. The gangs, the drugs, just stop, come stay here with me," Emma said.

He shook his head, "Not going to happen, I like my life, I like being feared."

"And you like other people trying to kill you? "

"Emma you don't understand-"

"HOW DON'T I UNDERSTAND?! Neal, I've lived in Chicago my whole life, I know you, I know how this works," Emma said.

"You're wrong Emma, I have it under control," he said.

Emma sighed, "Fine."

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"Henry! I thought I told you to stop making all that noise!" Robin yelled.

"I'm playing," he said.

"We'll play time is over, go take a nap," he said.

"I don't take naps, I'm 8," Henry exclaimed.

"What did I say Henry?!" Robin yelled.

"I don't care what you say, mom doesn't yell at me so I won't let you yell at me," Henry said before taking a step back when he saw Robin leave his seat and walk towards him, "Leave me alone."

"Henry I am your father, You will listen to me, I said go take a nap," Robin threatened.

"YOU'RE NOT MY DAD!" He yelled.

Robin backhanded him across his face.

"Dude your tattoo is awesome," Neal said as they got of the elevator on Emma's floor.

"It hurts like hell though, I have my first game back tomorrow, hopefully it'll stop hurting by then," Emma said.

When they turned the corner and headed towards the penthouse, Emma made a confused look when she saw Henry Mills sitting outside her door.

"Emma!" He ran to her and hugged her tight while sobbing.

"Woah, hey kid, what's wrong? Why are you crying?" Emma asked while unlocking her door and scooping him up and carrying him inside.

"He...he.." The kid could barely breathe he was crying so hard, Emma wanted to cry for him.

"Henry relax and talk to me, it's ok, you're with me now," Emma smiled.

"He hit me, Robin hit me, he smacked me and hit me with his belt," Henry breathed out.

"WHAT?!" Emma was fuming, she cared for the boy, maybe even love him, how could he do that?

"He said I was being bad," he cried.

"Henry your da-...Robin will come looking for you any-"

"No, he won't, he's sleep," Henry said, "Please let me stay with you, you said you're my friend right?"

"Yeah kid, you can stay but I have to tell your mom," Emma said.

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"He what?!" Regina yelled.

"Regina calm down, he's safe, I just made him dinner and I'm going to put him down in a little while," Emma said.

"I-...Ok, thank you so much, I'll be home first thing in the morning," Regina said.

"Ok, goodnight," Emma said.

"Night," Regina sighed.

Belle rolled over in her bed, "Everything ok?"

"Yes, Henry ran away from Robin's and went to Emma's begging to stay there, I need to know why," Regina sighed.

"I'm sure Henry is fine," Belle said.

"But...what if he's not? What if Robin hurt him? Belle, if he hurt him, I-" she began to sob.

Belle got out of her bed and slid into Regina's, she pulled her best friend into a hug, "Shhh don't cry. We'll take care of it, Emma will take care of it."

"I hate asking so much of her," Regina sniffles.

"You trust her Regina, that's the only reason you're not freaking out that Henry is with her or afraid to ask her for anything. She's good for you two, Henry needs her," Belle stated.

"Good morning Regina," Neal said as he opened the door for her.

"Hi, morning, are they still sleep?" She asked.

"Yes ma'am, how was your trip?" He asked while making coffee.

"It was nice, I've missed them though," Regina blushed.

Neal noticed that she said 'them', "You know Regina, Emma's like a sister to me. I hope she finds love again, well I actually think she already has."

"Oh?" Regina asked.

"Yes, she's found love with you," he said.

"You think you Emma loves me? Like more than a friend?" Regina's eyebrows furrowed.

"Yup, and I think you love her right back, something is holding you back, let it go and allow her to love you. If you can't do that right now, then just please be a good friend, she'll do anything for you, I'd like to be sure that you'll do the same for her," he said.

"You have my word," Regina said.

"Good," he left out and went to his room.

Regina walked to Emma's room, she'd never been there before, she smiled when she found Emma and Henry sprawled across the bed wildly. She found herself wishing she was in the king size bed with them.

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"Well look who's back," Emma yawned as she walked into the living room and found Regina curled up on the couch.

"Yeah, couldn't stay away long," Regina smiled.

"I miss you," Emma stated.

"I missed you too Emma," Regina stood up and hugged her.

Emma hugged back and kissed Regina's head, she was fairly tall so it was possible for her to put her chin on top of the brunette's head but she avoided that gesture. They're hug lasted about 3 minutes before Regina pulled away, "So what did you do while I was away?"

Emma immediately felt guilt, she cleared her throat, "Uh...do you to do me a favor?" Emma asked ignoring the question.

"Depends on what it is," Regina stated.

"Well I finally got my back tattoo finished and I need somebody to put my A&D ointment on for me," Emma said.

"Take off your shirt," Regina sighed.

Emma turned around took off her shirt and bra, Regina felt a rush of wetness as she watched the blondes back muscles flex while she observed the tattoo. It read 'I Am My Sister's Keeper' with the word Savior going vertically down Emma's spine with Elsa and Katherine's names on either side, "Emma it's beautiful, did it hurt?"

"Only on my spine and a little bit on my shoulder blades," Emma stated before laying on couch, on her stomach.

Regina climbed on top of her and sat on her butt and began to place the ointment on her back, "So why did Henry come here last night?"

"Well, Robin...hit him, he has a bruise on his cheek," Emma said.

Regina's heart dropped before it began to ache, "W-What?"

To Be Continued...