"And above all, watch with glittering eyes the whole world around you because the greatest secrets are always hidden in the most unlikely places." – Roald Dahl
The door was opened slightly and she heard the whispering of voices coming from inside. She was hoping that the conversation she planned to have would end well. She had fought with them two nights prior and she was hoping to have this topic of conversation run smoothly. They normally got along very well and loved spending time together but recently, given the circumstances, they were becoming slightly distant which she didn't like. She missed her parents and hated fighting with them but she also needed answers. So, she took hold of as much courage as she could and knocked softly, "Mother? Daddy?"
The door opened to reveal her father, "Regina, sweetheart, are you all set to go?"
"Oh, not yet, I was actually coming to talk to both of you."
"Of course, your mother and I were just having some coffee before breakfast. Come sit with us," Her father replied.
After pouring herself a cup of coffee she nervously stirred the drink as her parents looked at her waiting for her to begin speaking.
Cora raised her brows nudging her to speak. She assumed that Zelena did not tell her mother about the scene at Wood-Arrow Lake since Cora had not brought it up at all, so she felt more at ease on that end.
"I spoke to Mr. and Mrs. Rose yesterday. Mr. Rose mentioned something that confused me. He said that Daniel and I would finally be joining the Colters and Mills after many failed attempts. I just... I want to know if you knew what he meant by that."
She saw the unease in her parents eyes as she spoke those words and for the first time she noticed her mother fidget in her place uncomfortably. Cora looked to Henry who nodded and grabbed her hand in support. He nodded slightly at her and Cora looked back to Regina who waited for whatever they were keeping that seemed to make her mother lose composure.
After moments Cora spoke, "Regina, it's really not an important topic worth talking about."
"What do you mean? It's obviously something important if it makes you get like this uncomfortable, mother."
"It's just that it's was such a long time ago and it meant nothing, really. Stefan was just probably too inebriated to measure his conversation with you."
"I have a right to know, mother. I can't help it when I hear people talk so badly about daddy at a dinner," she responded. She was getting a tab bit annoyed that no one was being up front with her. She disliked that more than anything; she didn't like when people were dishonest with her and kept things that she should rightfully know.
"What are you talking about?" Cora inquired.
Regina huffed slightly, "I kept hearing all through dinner how…," She didn't want to say it. She knew what the people were saying were wrong and she cared too much about her father to speak about the fowl things people said about him.
"What did you hear, Regina?" Her father pressed.
"It's… uh,"
"It's okay, Regina. What did you hear last night?" Her father encouraged.
"They said that mother could do better than you… among other stupid things."
They remained silent for a moment, all three simply sitting in the silence. Cora placed her cup on the center table and stood slowly. She flattened her skirt and took a deep breath as she stepped to sit next to Regina. She grabbed hold of one of Regina's hands and held onto it tightly with both her hands and looked at Regina with the upmost love a mother could have for their child.
"Regina, don't ever mind what those people say. This here, us, this is what matters and nothing else."
"I know that, Mama. That doesn't explain why people were saying those things and what the hell did Mr. Rose mean? That's what I want to know," Regina demanded. She could see right through Cora and the attempt she was making to divert the conversation. Regina was not going to take a random response as an answer.
Cora removed her hands from Regina's and sighed in appeasement," First off, mind your language. Secondly, yes, Daniel's father and I did date for a bit but not long. I met your father, we got together and we had you. That's the story."
That wasn't enough for Regina though, given her mother's hard to read expression she knew there was more, but she would not push on that end. She had one question that had been bugging her that she knew was connected to this topic so she would ask that and figure the rest out on her own, well, try to at least.
"Why don't I have daddy's last name?"
The question brought a chuckle to her parents and shaking of heads in amusement of the inquisitiveness their daughter suddenly had.
"We've discussed that before sweetheart. You know that I-,"
"Be honest with this mother, at least in this," Regina said and Cora's brows furrowed as she tensed.
"Regina, do not insinuate that I lie to you. That's not the case."
Regina's arms crossed, "I am not stupid or a child anymore. I know what type of family we are in. I know that Daddy's family is not part of that damn circle grandmother loves so much because they're not wealthy and their last names aren't prestigious. I noticed things growing up that I've never questioned but I am now. So, please, respect me enough to tell me the truth about all of this."
"Many things we do not tell you are because we feel it's best not to." Henry added in.
Regina huffed in annoyance. This conversation was going nowhere and she needed honesty, "I just would like to know the truth about all of this. How hard is that for you both to do?!"
"Regina, calm down," Henry begged, "How about for Spring Break next semester, we all spend some time together and discuss all of this." At that moment Cora looked at Henry with fear evident in her gaze. Henry nodded towards her both exchanging unspoken words as he then turned to Regina, "Your mother and I need to discuss things first. We just ask that you be patient with us. Can you do that for us?"
Spring Break… great. She had promised Robin she would fly with him to Essex to see his family. Even if they were fighting she was keeping her promise to him. Even if Robin did not want to go, she had a plan in mind was starting to be set in motion and she was going to make sure it was seen through. She now had to tell her parents about her plan and was going to then have to deal with her mother's disapproval to her relationship with Robin.
"I can't for Spring Break, I… I have plans," she replied hesitantly.
"Oh, and what plans are those?" Cora asked.
"Uh… Robin and I are going to Essex for Spring Break," she said as she winced knowing full well her mother's fury approached.
"What?!" Cora exclaimed, "Regina, when were you going to tell us about this?"
She sighed, she didn't want to do this right now but she knew there was no other way out now, "I was going to talk to you both eventually. It's just… Robin, he… His mother is sick and I wanted him to go see her. He hasn't seen her in over a year and…"
"Oh, that's horrible… Are they getting her help?"
"Yeah, that's one thing that I also wanted to talk to you about but that's on another day. Going back to the discussion that I was trying to have –,"
"Before you continue, I need to make one thing clear on this Robin situation - Regina, you are with Daniel, "Cora began. Her tone was serious. It gave her a chill down her spine that she had never felt before when her mother spoke to her, "The closeness that it appears you have with Robin is not proper of a Mills."
She scoffed in response to her mother's comment, "What the hell is so wrong with being friends with Robin?"
"Mind your language," Cora bit, "Daniel is your boyfriend and it's not-,"
"What if I don't want to be with Daniel, what if I want to be with Robin? What's so wrong with that?" She had gotten so upset she didn't realize she blurted out what she said. It was too late when she realized and she saw the surprised look in her father's face along with the pressing of her mother's furrowed brows. This was not good.
"That will not be happening, not now, not ever. Do you understand me, Regina?" Cora spoke sternly.
"No, I don't understand," She was tired of being told what to do. She didn't understand what came over her, maybe the fact that she was being told who to be with, or the fact that she was tired of not being given honesty but she was fed up and she wanted to speak her mind, "What is so wrong with being with someone like Robin? You're with daddy and you two were of the same social class, you two got married, how is it wrong?"
"That's different!"
"Bullshit!"
"Regina, you will not speak to your mother in that manner, do you understand me?" Henry said sternly. Her father very rarely spoke to her in harsh manner. She could count with her one hand the times he had given her a stern talking to, that was usually her mother, but this time she froze at her father's words.
"She is you mother, Regina. You will give her the respect she is owed. Now, we understand this is all unsettling for you, but you must understand that we need to discuss things first. Give us time, Regina, we ask that of you. Can you do that for us?"
Regina nodded angrily stood, "May I be excused now? I believe, I've finished speaking."
Cora stood and looked at Regina as she cupped her face softly, "Regina, you are my life… you are my everything. Please know that what we do, whether we tell your or not, is for your own good."
Although seething in anger, she couldn't deny the loving gaze along with the honest words her mother spoke. She slightly melted in her mother's gaze and nodded. She hugged both her parents and bid them goodbye. Although they had argued she knew it was going to be a while until the next time she saw them and wanted to leave on a good note. She promised to call them to check in as she always did and went on her way.
As the door closed, Cora's knees buckled and she was unable to stay standing. She bursted out sobbing as Henry wrapped her in his arms and attempted to soothe her. He was the only one in her life that had ever seen her at her most broken. A few minutes passed as Cora was able to compose herself. Henry, being an attentive and understanding husband, gave her the time she needed. When she was ready she would speak what he knew she would say.
"Do we have to tell her?"
Henry wrapped her tighter in his arms, attempting to soothe her, "Yes. She deserves to know even if we have not been able to find a solution."
"I didn't want to believe Zelena when she told me about what happened at the lake house, but after hearing what Regina said, it must be true."
"Hey," Henry cupped her cheek, "We will figure this all out together, as we always have."
She nodded and Henry wrapped her tighter in his arms. They sat there holding each other until Frank let them know that the young group was leaving.
.*.
The ride to New York was alright, the one thing that got Regina excited was that Marian ended up not going. In addition to the fact that Daniel also left back to Harvard early, it was hopefully going to be a tensionless mini-trip. Robin still chose to go in the car that Marian had arranged for them and Will went along with him being his loyal friend. David arrived that morning and went in the same car as Mary and Killian along with Ella and Mal were already waiting for them in New York. Emma and Regina went in the same care as Mary and David. Thankfully, the car was big enough for Mary and David to have their own seat aisle all to themselves. Martin drove and Emma and Regina sat together.
The cars all were equipped with Wi-Fi, so while Mary and David made out in the back like bunnies, Regina did homework and Emma whined about her college sponsor not returning her emails.
"Why don't you just ask the financial aid office to get you your sponsor information. Maybe a phone number? I assume since the foundation pays them they must have a contact that you can get," Regina said.
"I've tried with financial aid office and they said they can't because of confidentiality or some shit like that. I need to make sure they got my progress reports or else I'll probably won't be able to enroll for classes for next semester."
"But didn't you get a full ride for all four years? So, why worry?" Regina asked.
"When you're an orphan, you worry."
"What's the name of foundation again?" Regina asked as she opened an internet browser.
"Adventures in Wonderland Foundation, why?"
"Just a minute…," Regina said and she began to type and click on her laptop. She opened her bag and wrote out a phone number for Emma, "Recipient Customer Service line, call them and check for the progress reports."
"I seriously believe you could hack the CIA if you set your mind to it," Emma chuckled and dialed.
The issue had been resolved and Emma was able to relax. Regina enjoyed the silence that came after David and Mary finally stopped smacking their lips and ogling at each other. They had fallen asleep and she was finally able to do homework in peace.
"So…," Emma whispered, "What's going to happen with your two lovers?"
Regina sighed as she closed her laptop, "I don't know. I'm frustrated mostly. I… I uh, went to Robin's room last night to explain the whole Zelena situation and he was just so short with me. He kept saying that we were just friends…"
"My question is, it's not fair to lead them both on, so, what's going to happen?"
"I'm with Daniel, I mean we were literally presented to "society" as a couple and he's kind and sweet with me. I don't love him like that but he's good…"
"But Mr. Blues Eyes?" Emma asked raising her eyebrow to which Regina smiled and rolled her eyes.
"I know what I want… what my heart says… but it's not that simple," Regina said.
"Love isn't simple… if it was, it wouldn't be special."
.*.
Robin was still not speaking to Regina once they had arrived in New York and was definitely avoiding her. He kept his distance along with mostly talking to the guys or the other girls, anyone who wasn't Regina. It was evident to everyone in the group that he was avoiding her. She had hoped that since Daniel had not tagged along to their little New York trip that he would be a bit more open but, to hearts dismay, it was not the case. She missed him - her friend. Feelings and lustful thoughts aside, Robin and her were good friends. They got to know each other and like many of the same things, and she missed him being her friend.
She had decided, though, that it was not going to spoil her time and she was still going to have fun with her friends, even if one was being a jerk. They were at Jefferson Madd's atelier where they were set to meet Mal and Ella. They were hanging out, waiting for Killian to arrive so they could go explore the city a bit before going to the night club.
When Jefferson saw Regina for the first time, he gasped at the sight of her. He had walked up and gracefully took her by the hand and twirled her side to side as he admired her.
"Mal, sweetheart, I am fuming with anger for keeping this exquisite artwork hidden from me. Oh, the collections that I am coming up with for you to model… they're inspired!"
"Dad, relax before the old-money highborn society jails you for stealing one of their own," Mal began, "She's a Mills, off limits."
"Mills, you say? Hmm, bring Lydia Mills on, I know a few Mills secrets to get her doing my bidding." Jefferson smirked.
"Really? Do tell," Regina said.
Jefferson giggled as he began to whisper, "I don't kiss and tell; but, a long time ago (before you were born probably), there was a Mills girl that we supposed to marry this other high born (don't quite remember the name) but she married a celebrity from Hollywood and ran off with him… saying it was true love. The girl ended up getting pregnant and the man left her… she was shamed and never married. The baby was orphaned off because it was apparently a bastard to them… ridiculous and barbaric leaving a child motherless, honestly."
"That's horrible. What was the girls name?"
"Catherine? Or Cassandra? ," He said trying to remember, "No, probably a Louisa… oh I have no clue!"
Regina chuckled, "We have no one by any of those names."
Jefferson smirked, "You highborns and your secrets, of course you don't. Not anymore, anyway."
Jefferson treated everyone to lunch that day. They went to the Empire State Building, the Brooklyn Bridge and the MOMA. She loved Vincent Van Gogh. Robin still did not talk to her and now it was just annoying. So she was standing simply looking at the Starry Night painting. She would come to the MOMA since she was young and just sit and look at that painting. There was something so peaceful and solitary about it that she loved.
Her trance was interrupted by a voice, "You two don't hide it very well."
She turned to see a smiling Jefferson, "What?"
"You and the somber blue eyes. He keeps looking at you when you're not looking at him."
"W-What?"
"The others don't really see it, but I do. My, my, you two would make adorable children, "Jefferson said.
Regina chuckled nervously, yeah, he went there and she was caught off guard, "Robin and I are just friends."
He chuckled, "And I'm not gay, sure. Tell me, what's with you two? Mal says she can see it too."
Regina sighed as she shrugged, "He's mad at me."
"Because you're with the Colter boy."
She turned to face him in surprise, "How do you know that?"
"I must be aware about what happens in certain circles. I assume the announcement of your future marriage to the Colter boy is the problem."
"Among other things… but that's mainly it."
"You want some advice?" Jefferson asks.
Regina smiles, "If I say no, will you tell me anyway?" Jefferson nodded in response as he chuckled.
"Be with him either way."
"I can't do that. It's wrong… to Daniel."
Jefferson shrugged, "So, break up with him."
She shook her head, "You know my family. I assume you know the rules of their circles. You don't do that. It's not a concept they understand."
Jefferson smiled, "You're young. I get it, especially with a family like yours. But if there is anything I've learned in my life is to do whatever the hell you want… especially if it feels right."
.*.
Mary and David had decided to go on a date on their own to spend time together. David had a special night planned – have sex pretty much. Those two would make out anywhere and everywhere, and they were rightly teased for it.
Killian had nervously asked Emma to dance and they were now off on a corner, batting flirty eyes at each other and kissing through their tipsiness. Everyone hooted at them both once Killian got the courage to ask her. He had been pining for her since he met her and Emma had just been waiting for him to man up.
Regina was seething in her seat, though. The music was blasting and she couldn't take it anymore. After ignoring her all day he was not grinding on some random blonde. He wasn't even looking in her direction but she knew, he had a revengeful smug on his face. It was just Ella, Mal, and her sitting in the high chairs while Will nursing a drink while talking to another blonde.
Regina wore a tight red-wine leather dress that ended mid-thigh, it was bralette style where the cups hugged her breasts tightly. It hugged her every curve and made her look utterly sexy. When she entered the club everyone looked at her, she looked hot. She had to admit that she had worn this outfit to spite Robin for being spiteful to her. If he wanted to play that game, hell, she could too – and better. It was his move though it seemed and there he was grinding and touching that damn blonder and smirking at her. It made Regina's blood boil.
"Don't let him get to you, darling," Ella said in her ear, "He's doing it out of spite."
"Why don't we have a bit of revenge of our own?" Mal said as she took Regina's hand and walked her to the dance floor with Ella behind Regina as she began to dance and hold onto her hips.
They danced and grinded on each other. They were all pretty drunk already. The music kissed her everywhere and the feeling of Mal and Ella's body next to her, touching her hips and arms was enticing. Regina wasn't bisexual per say, but she knew that she was open to things. She didn't really care for labels and appreciated a good looking women like Mal and Ella dancing with her. She didn't deny that when someone hot, male or female, was touching you and dancing with you in the way that Ella and Mal were, it made you feel lustful things and she knew that far off on the side Robin could see that.
As Ella danced behind she whispered to her, "Do you trust us?"
She looked to both of them and nodded with a smile. Ella began to kiss her bare shoulders and she rubbed against her back and caressed her through her thigh to her ass and back. Regina smirked and leaned in to Ella's touch. She looked to see from the corner of her eye if Robin noticed and her smirk grew as she saw that his eyes were wide and glued to the sight before them. Mal got closer to her and began to kiss her neck and chest. Regina's dress barely held her breasts so Mal went down to the kiss the valley of her breasts. It was all so lustful and sexual and she loved it, she loved it more because she knew that Robin had kissed her there a few days before and he would be seething.
Mal looked at her with a smirk as she whispered in her ear, "I'm going to kiss you now."
Regina smiled and nodded. That was going to be the cherry on the top. Mal kissed her sensually as she slowly moved her hand to kneed her breasts. From the corner of her eye she saw him, he was definitely angry. They locked eyes and he saw the anger in his eyes. He took the blonde he was dancing with and smacked his lips on her and grabbed her ass and touched her all over.
"S-Stop," Regina said as she removed herself from both of them.
"Did he notice?" Ella asked.
"Yes," Regina said softly as she saw Robin leave with the girl into the back of the night club.
"Shit," she didn't know what to do. Should she follow him and explain? Why the hell should she do that anyway? What the fuck was going on?
"You should go talk to him now, he bet he cares to talk to you now," Mal said.
Regina nodded and walked briskly through the same way Robin went out the back of the club. She opened the door and saw the girl Robin was with leaning against the wall by herself smoking a cigar.
"Where's the guy you were with?" she asked her.
"Jackass took me outside and just fucking left me," she replied.
Regina walked down the little alley onto the street to see if he was standing nearby – nothing. He was gone.
.*.
She knew he was pissed. Why else leave like that if he wasn't. The next day Robin was nowhere to be found. Turned out he had left on a Greyhound bus back to Harvard that same night. He had texted Will to let him know. She didn't know if to text him or to go to his dorm. So, she stayed away. She told herself that she would see him during Romanticism class and would talk to him then, maybe give him time to cool off. Once class was back in session everyone went back to their usual schedules. The first day back broke her. Robin indeed went to class, but did not sit near her. He went in right when class started and left right the minute it finished. For weeks it was like that. She purposely went to kickbacks more often to see if he would be there but he would either not be there or be with Marian.
The entire time she had been in a foul mood. She was short tempered and annoyed with everyone. When Daniel would come see her they got into arguments over stupid things. He would ask her what was wrong since she was usually easy going and she would just tell him to give her space. She felt bad for being mean to Daniel but, she wouldn't help it. She missed him – Robin. She wanted to talk to him and clear the air but he was good at sneaking around her and avoiding.
It was the week before dead week and school and students filled the many libraries of the school. Regina found the third floor of the library the quietest and that's where she was. She sat alone in a table she found that was very well hidden by shelves but had the brightest, most open view provided by a large window. Her books were laid out and she was working on her organic chemistry project. She was fairly done with all her final assignments and she was just now reviewing certain points. While others crammed and stressed, school came easy to her.
From the corner of her eye she noticed the chair move and she looked up to see Will sitting down.
"Hi, Will," she greeted him.
"Hello, lass. How are things?"
"I'm okay. You? Ready for finals?"
Will rolled his eyes, "Not even close. I'm bloody well going to fail at least two classes."
Regina chuckled, "I can always help you study if you like."
"Thanks lass, I'd appreciate that. That's not what I'm here about though."
"Oh?"
"As you American's say it, I'm not going to beat around the bush. The bloke's bloody miserable."
"What?"
Will sighed, "I know about you two."
"Will, I don't know what you mean, but…"
"Regina, it's alright. Trust me, I get it. The situation with Robin's mum, and your bloody family. It's like a damn Romeo and Juliet story… minus the dying."
"I'm with Daniel, Will. And Robin-,"
"Is bloody miserable!" he shouted and the quick shushing of the librarian came from behind him.
"What do you expect me to do? You saw how he was avoiding me on the New York trip and -,"
"I also saw what happened with Ella and Mal," He said and Regina remained silent. He was right.
"Look, this whole situation is shit, trust me. But I've seen how he's been and he's in the worst mood I've ever seen him. And I bet so have you."
"Yeah, well, it's his fault. He stopped talking to me first," Regina said as she began to pack her things.
"Yeah, but the whole thing with Daniel during Thanksgivings, that was you, no?"
Regina chuckled, "You're quick to point the finger, aren't you?"
"Only point out what I see."
Her things were packed up and they both sat in silence.
"I think it would be good to talk to him, for both of you. You two obviously like one another, a lot of us can see it. Just… work out and do what you can," Will said as he began to stand, "Because, shit, Emma and I agree, we would like a bit of peace and less whining in both dorms."
Regina chuckled as Will kissed her on the cheek and made his way out. She sat there and took in the conversation they had and what he said. She thought and thought. What should she do?
.*.
Her last class of the day was Organic Chemistry. It was 4:40 and the class started at 5PM. Since it was the week before dead week, it was mostly studying. The conversation with Will had remained in her head all day and it kept bugging her. She felt nervous and nauseas, why? Her class started in twenty minutes but she had this gnawing feeling, this need to walk towards Robins dorm. She wanted to talk to him but she didn't know if she should and what she would say.
She waited outside of her class, sitting on a nearby bench. It was 4:53pm, class was going to start soon and her leg was jumping up and down anxiously. The gnawing feeling in her gut and nervousness didn't go away. Students were trickling into the class but she stayed outside. Sitting, waiting for her decision to be made. What was she doing, Regina never missed class. At 4:48PM she found herself outside of the science building trekking through the cold weather walking towards his dorm. She didn't remember much, next thing she knew, the nervousness was still there and she was standing in front of the door to his dorm. She didn't think much all she knew next was that she was knocking and thing she heard the laughter of people coming from inside. Shit, there's people there. She was about to bolt but the door was opened and a grinning Will appeared.
"Hello, again, lass," Will smiled.
"Oh, uh, I can come back-,"
"Oh no you don't!" he said and grabbed her arm and brought her inside. As she stepped inside and she saw that Killian, David, and Robin were sitting in the living room nursing beers. Robin looked at her with a face expression that was hard to read; and she looked back at him, with an anxiety bursting inside her.
"Alright, men, time for a bar run for a few hours. Robin, stay here," Will ordered. To Regina's surprise, the other boys seemed to be unfazed by the situation. What exactly did they know? David and Killian greeted and bid her goodbye with a kiss on the cheek. In the past few months she had gotten along well with the boys and was now quite happy to know that two of her friends were with good guys.
Robin remained seated looking at Regina as he held a beer in hand. Will gave him a slight punch, "Be nice to her, or deal with me, you hear?"
Regina smiled at Will who gave her a kiss on her cheek and made his way out. As the door closed, silence filled the room and Regina remained standing as Robin continued to look at her, his gaze piercing her making her feel completely visible to him in every way. She was nervous and didn't know exactly what to start saying or where the purpose of her visit was but she was here so she may as well just get it over with.
She walked to sit at the couch opposite of Robin. His eyes followed her the entire time.
"You left early, when we were in New York."
"I did," he replied moments later.
"We haven't talked in weeks," she said with a nervous chuckle. Robin simply remained silent at the statement.
She should at least apologize for making him upset. If he wasn't going to talk to her, at least she would say her piece and get on with it, "Robin, I just wanted to apologize about Mal and Ella… at the club… I…,"
"You don't need to apologize to me."
She was getting frustrated with how distant and cold he was making this conversation, "Stop acting like this, Robin, and just talk to me, please. You've ignored me and haven't talked to me for weeks."
"I think it's best that way."
"No, it's not." she couldn't believe she was hearing this from him.
"I think it's best if we stay away from one another. You are with Daniel, and I'll just stay away so you can be happy with him," he said as he stood and began to clear the coffee table of beers.
He walked over to the trash and Regina stood up and followed him, "Can you just stop for a minute. Just… look at me."
He ignored her request and continued cleaning the table, "I think it's best you go."
"Robin!"
He turned and she saw the upset look he had, "Please, Regina, this is already difficult as it is."
"No. You are going to listen to me, because you have been ignoring me for weeks."
"You've got Daniel to listen to you, Regina. Go with him."
She scoffed, "Stop with this whole Daniel thing."
In that moment he turned around raised his voice, "This is all because of Daniel! You're with Daniel, Regina. You can't just act like it's not true. And I can't act like it doesn't make my blood boil when I see you with him. When he fucking kisses you and I can't even hold your hand!"
Her heart was beating erratically and her feet felt like they were glued to the floor.
"I didn't-,"
"Yes, you told me before that you didn't intend for any of that to happen. Unfortunately, that's the reality. That's why you can't be here. We need to move on from whatever this was never going to be."
"What, so you can move on to that stupid blonde from the club?"
"Oh, don't come with that bullshit, you looked pretty happy with Mal and Ella."
This was ridiculous and getting nowhere, "I only did that because you were with that stupid blonde out of spite! Don't act like you didn't know what I was doing."
"This is pointless. We just need to act like none of this ever happened. You go be with Daniel and I'll mind my own."
She just wanted him to listen to her. This idiot was not listening to her and she was getting tired of how stubborn he was. She wanted him to know how she felt, "I miss you, Robin! God, will you just listen to me! I miss talking to you and seeing you. You're my friend too. I miss you walking me to class and laughing and venting with me and just… I miss you!"
He stood in silence looking at her. She could tell his anger left him and it was replaced with sadness. He let out a frustrated sigh and fisted his hands. He mumbled curse words and looked like he wanted to punch something from his frustration. He kicked the wall hard with his foot and it made a good sized dent. He put his hands in his pockets and then raked his hair with one.
She wasn't sure what to do or say. She took a few steps forward and softly spoke, "Robin…"
There was nothing more she could say, he darted up to her and smashed his lips on hers. He kissed her hard and pushed her closer to him. She moaned at the sensation of his kiss and in sync both opened their mouths for one another and their kiss intensified. Oh, how they missed each other. Their tongues played with each other as she wrapped her arms around his neck and he brought her close to his body. It was bliss and utterly passionate. He ran his hand on her hair and slightly pulled at its roots and she moaned as she continued to kiss. The feeling of his hands around her waist, the scent of his cologne, it had her feeling a sensation in her core that she had only felt one time before – with him. She wanted him, her body called for him and she can feel the need for him everywhere.
They parted lips as they came up for air and their foreheads touched. He let out a sigh as who brought her closer to him, taking in her scent and the feel of her body near his, "I bloody miss you too, Regina."
She smiled at his confession and placed her hands at the side of his face as she thumbed his cheeks. She didn't care about anything else, just here in that moment with him. She kissed him again, deeper, hungrier for him.
They kissed hard and full of passion and lust. She pulled at his hair from the fireworks that burst inside her body from the feel of his body against her, oh how she loved to be like this with him. Kissing him and being in his arms. He lifted her up quickly and she wrapped her legs around his waist as they continued to kiss hard and full of tongue. He threw off whatever was on the table and there was clattering of containers and breaking of glass on the floor but he didn't care. She was here with him and she was kissing him and had her body pressed tight against his. He set her on the table roughly and hungrily kissed on her neck and his hands roamed all over her waist and thighs and grabbed her breasts over her shirt and kneaded them softly. She moaned and panted as he caressed her curves and he found that he loved that sound – the sound that he made her do with his touch as she became like putty in his hands.
She delved her hand under his shirt and raked her fingers over his muscles. God, he was hot and built. He moved his hand under her shirt and kneaded her breasts over her bra and she moaned softly against his lips. He wanted to hear more, he loved to hear her moan at his touch.
"Take me to your bed," she breathed as he peppered roughly kissed on her neck.
He didn't need to be asked twice; he lifted her up quickly (she was so light and dainty she felt like a feather to him) and she wrapped her legs around his waist and kissed him all over his face and neck and began to pull off his shirt. She kissed his shoulder and sucked deeper on one pulse point and he moaned and grabbed her ass tightly kneading it and made her moan as she sucked at his pulse point. That would leave a mark but she didn't care – neither did he. He was so hard already and she was growing wet by the second. Their bodies responded so perfectly to their kissed and touches.
He closed the door to his room and laid her gently on the full-sized bed. She took off her jacket and he moved her shirt up as he kissed her belly all over and gripped her hips tightly. She took off her shirt and was left in the bra – that bra. He recognized it immediately. The black bra from the lake, god, she looked so sexy in that one. It was black but so thin and see through you could see her nipples. He looked at her and back at the bra and she smiled lovingly at him. He kissed her lips and then trailed down to neck as she arched to give him better access. She took in the feel of his lips against her skin and she moaned softly, "Robin..."
"Yes, baby?" he said as he continued to move on as he kissed the valley of her breasts and kneaded both of her breasts with his hands. She was so wet and horny it was driving her wild.
She was about to speak but was moaned instead as she felt the sucking of his mouth on one of her breasts. Her bra was still on but she could feel him through the lacey bra.
"Take it off," she said softly, and he did quickly.
Once he removed it she was completely bare-chested to him. He looked at her in the most loving way, "Bloody hell, you're so fucking beautiful." Without hesitation he moved to suck on nipple that were now hardened. He sucked one breast hungrily and teased it with his tongue as he kneaded and twisted the other nipple in his hand. She moaned out his name, and he was rock hard now from the sight of her and how sexy she moaned his name.
She moved him up to kiss him and said softly, "Not all the way… I'm not…"
He kissed her in sweet reverence and cupped her face, "Whatever you are comfortable with, love. You tell me when to stop and I will. I promise you."
She nodded and caressed his hard muscles as she bit her lip, "You're so sexy."
She never knew she could have this sensual and erotic side to herself but, here, with Robin she somehow felt so open to be this way - it felt so right.
He bit his lip at her statement, "You're so fucking gorgeous."
He kissed her hard and she began to rub against his thigh. The sensation was maddening and she wanted him to know how she made him feel. She wanted to feel him there, to touch her and feel how wet she was for him.
"Touch me, Robin, please."
"Are you sure?" he asked and she nodded in response.
He unbuttoned her pants and pulled them off to the floor. The sight of her lace black panties had his bulge pulsing in want for her. He looked at her and saw she smiled timidly at him, "You're so perfect," he confessed.
He kissed her hip and moved her panties slightly down and kissed her more. He kissed her lips and moved his fingers slowly to feel her and she let out a gasp at his touch. She was soaking wet for him, "Babe, you're so wet. God, I want to make you cum."
"Make me cum, Robin, please, make me cum." Regina moaned.
He touched her bundle of nerves and she moaned and arched her back as he played with her clit. She moaned his name as she teased and gave her clit the needing attention it deserved, "Yes… Robin… oh, god, yes that feels so good."
He sucked her nipples and moved to kiss her lips and back to twist and suck lovingly on her nipples. She moaned and bucked at his touch. God, he was so hard, but it didn't matter, being here with her like this, it was heaven. He wanted to drink her in.
She wanted him, she had never gone this far with anyone – ever. She loved feeling his fingers on her clit, teasing and making her body feel wild and loved. She unbuckled his hands fast, she wanted to feel him. This was all new to her, but she felt so comfortable doing this with him, telling him things, now she wanted to please him like he was pleasing her.
"It's okay, baby, I don't need-," She kissed him hard before he could finish his sentence.
"I want to, Robin. Let me," she whispered on his lips and he returned her kiss.
She helped him take off his pants and boxers, she looked down and saw his cock, so big and hard. It made her even more wet and wanting him, "That's what you do to me, Regina. Since the moment at I saw you for the first time, that's what you did to me," he confessed.
She gaze did not move from his and she moved to gently wrap her fingers around his cock and ran her thumb over his tip. He let out a pleasured moan, "Oh, babe, I love that. Don't stop."
"I want you to cum for me, Robin." She said as she began to pump his cock slowly.
He loved the feeling of her hand on him, he knew he wouldn't last. He wanted to please her too, so he continued to play with her folds and she let out a moan that had him getting closer to his climax. He wanted to please her and make her scream in pleasure. It didn't take long before both of them were moan louder.
"Oh yes, Robin! I'm almost there. Yes!"
He kissed her hard as she pumped him generously, "Fu.. Regina, ah!.. So good!"
It was magical, they came together - in sync. Their bodies writhing unison to each other's touch. As she came down from her high, she felt a wetness on her belly. She looked down and saw Robin's seed running through on her belly. Robin left the bed and took a wash cloth from the bathroom and came back to clean her off.
"Sorry, about that," he said sheepishly.
She smiled, "It's okay."
He laid next to her and pulled her closer to him. She snuggled close to him, her head laid on his chest and she wrapped her arm around his torso. He kissed her forehead and she looked at him as she rested her chin on his chest. He smiled at her once again and felt so completely at peace, laying here with her. They laid in silence looking at one another with smiles plastered on their faces. Robin moved a loose hair over her ear and kissed her forehead sweetly.
"I love this," she said softly.
He wrapped her up closer to him and flipped her to the other side of the bed as she yelped and laughed. Their foreheads touched, "I never want this to end," he confessed.
She cupped his cheek and thumbed it as she gazed into his sweet blue eyes, "I'm going to break up with Daniel."
Robin's eyes widened, "Your family. Don't do this because of me-,"
She halted his comment, "I'm not doing this because of you, well, yes and no."
"Explain," he chuckled.
He caressed her bare back as she began to explain what she had heard during Thanksgiving and about the conversation with her parents. She told him she was suspicious of her parents and what they were hiding.
"Why do you think they are keeping it secret?" he asked as she brought in a glass of water for them. He had put his boxers back on and she lay with her panties and a t-shirt of his. It smelled like him, of pine and sandalwood, she loved it - it was him.
"That's what confuses me. There must be something. I deserve to know why I am being pushed to be with Daniel." She sat next to him with his back against his chest and she laid her head on the crook of his neck. He wrapped her in his arms closely and kissed her forehead, cheek, and gave her a couple kisses as she smiled at how affectionate he was towards her.
"My whole point is that all of this was not my choice. And I am not going to let anyone tell me what I do with my life. I am doing this for me. And maybe, partly… because I like you…" she said sheepishly.
He grinned at her confession, "I quite like you too."
"You better," she glared teasingly.
After a silent moment of languid kisses and caresses Robin spoke, "Regina, I want you to know that I don't prefer to keep this between us all secret, but -,"
"I know, it's okay, Robin. We can't let anything happen to your mom. I'm okay with it."
"I promise, once all this is behind, I'll date you properly how you deserve."
She smirked, "I completely believe you will, but your mom comes first. How is she by the way? Any progress?"
He raked his hair in frustration, which Regina noticed, "No change. She got a bit sick during Thanksgiving but she's a bit better now. I just… I wish something could be done."
She sat up and brought him close to her chest and she wrapped him up in her arms and stroked his hair lovingly, "Something will come up, Robin. It's just a matter of time I bet."
He nodded and they stayed there in silence. It was so comfortable and she loved being here with him. She felt she was meant to be here, with him. She thought that maybe it sounded crazy but just shook her head. They dozed off for a bit and were woken by Will who was yelling Robin's name and something about broken bottles.
She hurried to put on her clothes as she whispered to Robin who stirring, "They're back, Robin! They can't see me here, what are they going to think!"
"It's alright love, they know. They understand…," he said as he put on a t-shirt.
"What do you mean they understand? What the hell did you tell them?"
"They know about Marian and they get the situation with your family. Trust me, it's okay, don't worry. If anything, they want us to be together. They won't think of you differently, darling," Robin said as he wrapped her in his arms. He kissed her forehead and gave her a light eskimo kiss. Her brown orbs looked up at him lovingly.
"It's just…"
"Hey, it's alright, babe. If they did have something to say, they'd have me to deal with. Don't you worry about that."
She nodded as she finished getting dressed. She was looking for her bookbag and phone and realized that she had left it outside on the coffee table.
Robin walked out first and held onto her hand. God, this was embarrassing. Even if they were okay and understood the situation – still it was embarrassing for her.
"Oi you two, next time you decide to get your jollies on will you at least put the glass bottles away. I've got to recycle them, not all of us are rich here, we've got to figure out for money."
"Will, shut it mate. I'll pay you for the bottles," Robin glared at him.
Will's attitude changed the second Robin spoke, "Ok. Break as many bottles as you like then."
Regina grabbed her things and said, "I should go, it's already a bit late."
"Are you sure? I can make you a bit of dinner."
"Don't eat anything he cooks ya? He's rubbish at cooking!" Will hollered from his room.
"Sod off, Will!" Robin yelled back and rolled his eyes.
"You made up," said a voice behind her. She turned and saw Killian as he said, "Good." He smiled as he walked over to the get a glass of water. He remained smirking as he then went back into his room and said, "Tell Emma she owes me $20. I win."
She turned to Robin in confusion, "Why $20?"
Before Robin could speak, Will hollered from his room, "They bet that you two would make up before or after finals. Killian won! I get $30 since you got your jollies on too."
"Will, sod fucking off, mate!" Robin yelled.
Regina laughed at the interaction and couldn't help but see how Robin and Will acted like an old married couple.
"What is it?" Robin asked.
Regina shook her head and chuckled, "Nothing. Will you walk me out?"
"Are you sure you don't want to get a quick bite? You must be hungry."
"I'm okay. I've got leftovers so if I get hungry I'll eat that. Now come walk me out," Regina grabbed his arm and they walked down the hall.
"We should go 'round back, less prying eyes," Robin said.
"Good idea," Regina grinned, "Race ya!" And Regina ran off giggling and looking back at him.
They made it to the back of the building. Regina giggled as she leaned against the cement wall. She closed her eyes and took in the cold air against her cheeks. She loved the cold. It just felt like you could breathe better.
He stood a foot away from her just looking at her as her eyes were closed and he couldn't help but see how beautiful she was. She did things to him that, in his short life, he had never felt before. As her eyes remained closed, he stroked her cheek tenderly. She smiled softly and leaned into the touch of his hands. It felt so perfect, together, it felt blissful.
"You're so beautiful, Regina."
She smiled and brought put her arms around his neck. She kissed him softly and she felt his hands on her waist. He pushed her against the wall and he sucked on her bottom lip and nipped it slightly. Their foreheads touched as they both smiled at the small heaven they had between them.
"Let me walk you to your dorm, darling. It's dark out."
"Are you sure that's wise? What if someone sees us? It's too risky."
"I don't want you walking alone in the dark, babe."
She bit her lip, "You keep calling me that…"
"What?"
"Babe… darling… love."
"Is that a problem? I know I wasn't allowed before, but-,"
"I love it."
"Good. Now, let me walk you to your dorm."
"Robin…"
"No arguing, milady. Now come on," he took her hand and brought her close to him as he covered her with his jacket.
The school was quiet and the walk was nice. They talked and laughed and caught up on past weeks that they weren't talking.
They arrived at the dorm building and kissed a bit more before she let him know she had to go.
He hugged her before leaving and ran his hand through her hair and she slightly moaned at the feeling, "If you keep doing that I'll have to ravish you here and now."
"I dare you to try," she said as she bit her lip.
He groaned at words and kissed her hungrily. She let go with a pop of the lips, "I have to go. I'll text you later. Maybe we can do secret-brunch? At Egg-celent?"
"My treat," he said and she nodded. She kissed him one last time before she backed away slowly and into her dorm.
.*.
When she came into the room Emma sat in the couch with an angry look in her face. It was nearing 11pm and she knew she would ask where she had been all day. She wasn't going to give anything away. Not yet at least.
"Hey," Regina said.
"Wow, the Queen decides to let us feast in her glory! Where have you been?"
Regina smirked, "Killian told me to let you know you owe him $20."
"Holy shit. When?"
"Just now, well, a few hours ago. I'll tell you later, though."
"Regina, spill the beans, now." Emma demanded.
"No. I'll tell you later. Now, what's got you so upset?"
"Guess." Emma glared.
"Sponsor?"
"The ass won't return my e-mails. I asked him if I could meet him. I don't know who the hell he is and I have to be e-mailing him weekly what I do. I should know who I am e-mailing at least. It's bullshit."
"Have you talked to the foundation?"
"They say the same shit, it's up to the sponsors discretion."
"Well, what's the e-mail say. No signature block with a name or anything?" Regina asked.
"Nothing."
"Let me see," she said as she took the laptop. She began perusing through the e-mails to see if there might be any clues. There was nothing. The person didn't leave a signature block with a phone number or anything. One thing that did catch Regina's attention was the e-mail address.
"This e-mail address, is it from the foundation or the sponsors personal one?"
"What do you mean?"
"The e-mails you've exchanged with the people at the foundation end with this person is ends with . So, the question is, where is this e-mail from?"
"I know, that's weird. It's such a weird e-mail, as , why the hell did I never think of that?"
"Maybe because you've been making bets with Killian about me and Robin," Regina glared as Emma's lips pursed and she gave her an apologetic look.
"So, I have more news," Regina said, "I'm going to break up with Daniel."
"Woah, that's a huge. Are you sure?"
"Yes. And before you say anything, I'm not doing this for Robin. Yes, he's a factor that pushed me towards it, but the final decision was made for me."
"I'm proud of you Gina," Emma began, "Whatever the reason, as long as you are happy that's what matters. One thing though; are you going to tell Mary about all this?"
She let out an annoyed sigh, "Do I have to?"
"Look I'm just asking because she has been asking me questions that are not mine to answer?"
Regina's brows furrowed, "And what kind of questions is she asking?"
"Just… just talk to her Regina. She's been in kind of a snappy mood with me, I honestly don't know why, but she's been asking stuff."
Regina huffed. Why couldn't Mary just ask her herself? What was the problem that she had to go and sneak around and ask other people?
"Look," Emma began, "I haven't known you two long, but I know you two grew up practically like sisters and… she's your best friend. She's known you the longest of all of us and I think she just deserves to know what's going on, out of respect to your friendship, ya know?"
"It's just frustrating talking to her about this. It's like she's in fairytale land thinking that just because that when we were growing up, everyone said Daniel and I were meant to be, now it's an abomination if I decide not to. I just don't want to deal with all that drama, I have enough with my mother."
"Are you sure it's just that?"
"What do you mean?"
"It's just maybe since you see her as your little sister maybe you just don't want to see her be disappointed in you. You're maybe trying to protect her. Just a thought," Emma said.
She scoffed in response, "I'm not trying to do anything of the sort."
"Then why don't you just tell her."
Emma stood and walked towards her room, "Just think about it Regina, Mary loves you very much. I'm sure she will understand and be very supportive."
Regina stayed in silence sitting in the couch after Emma left. She looked onto the ceiling contemplating everything that happened today and having to tell Mary about it all. Emma was right, in the end, Mary was like her little sister; she loved her as her own. She remembered what Mary asked her the day they drove up to Apley Court for the first time. She remembered Mary asking her, as tears weld in her eyes, if she thought that things would change between them. Regina had told her no, and she knew she had to do what she could to make sure that her and her little sister's relationship remained strong.
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Long chapter, I know. I hope you enjoyed it all! I loved writing it and developing the storyline. It was my first time writing smut of any kind so I hope I did it well! Please rate or comment! I take all and any feedback! I love the support you all have showed me. Finally done with this past semester, so I am trying to write in some more before summer classes start and I get busy again.
What do you both think of the pickle that Robin and Regina are in?
What about the situation with Regina's parents? What could be lurking, hmm?
How will Regina break it all to Daniel?
How will Mary react to Regina's situation and will Mary be supportive?
& lastly, why do Zelena and Regina hate each other so much?
Yes, so many questions and so many more chapters to discover it all! Some will be discovered in the next chapters! Stay tuned!
-Nan xo
