Chapter 7: Doubts and Tickle Fights

The next day Emma went to work with a grin on her face. She was humming a tune while filing the paperwork when there was a knock on the door. "Come in", Emma called without looking up.

"Good morning sheriff", Sidney Glass said as he strolled into her office with a huge grin.

"Good morning Mr. Glass how may I help you?" Emma asked.

"Oh please let's not be so formal just call me Sidney", Sidney said with a chuckle.

"Okay Sidney how may I help you?" Emma repeated.

"Just thought I drop by and say hello", Sidney replied.

"Well you already said it now if you please I must get back to work", Emma replied firmly.

"Of course you wouldn't want Regina to be on your back I noticed you two have been getting awfully close lately", Sidney said softly.

"Yeah she has been a big help to me", Emma replied with a smile.

"Yes ever since the old sheriff died Regina has been going out with any guy or girl that would say yes it's just so sad how their using her emotional state against her", Sidney said sadly.

"What do you mean?" Emma questioned while looking up.

"Oh nothing it's just some people like to take advantage of others when they're not in a right state of mind", Sidney said. "But like I said it's nice that you don't take advantage of her good day sheriff", Sidney said as he left her office. Now Regina will be all mine, he thought smugly as he noticed the worry in Ms. Swan's eyes. Emma couldn't believe her ears was she really using Regina as a rebound for her mistakes. Well come to think of it when her old boyfriend Wayne beat her she did immediately leave and then moved to Story Brooke. Now she's in a relationship with the mayor in just a few short weeks. Maybe it was all a mistake and Emma didn't want to use Regina like she was used. She would have to break up with her just so until them both get their lives back on track. After all it was the right thing to do right? Just then her phone rang and Emma quickly answered. "Sheriff Swan how may I help you", Emma said into the phone.

"Hello Emma", Regina said sweetly.

"Hey Regina I was going to call you when I got off work", Emma said.

"I couldn't wait so I called you", Regina said with a laugh. "The reason why I am calling is I need you to come over to my house", Regina stated.

Emma's heart jumped all the way up to her throat as she choked out", you-your house ".

"Are you busy Sheriff?" Regina questioned.

"No I'll be over in a few minutes", Emma told her.

"Good can't wait", Regina purred then the line went down.

"I hope she doesn't want to have sex already but maybe I should go over there after all we do need to talk", Emma said nervously as she got into her car. In just a few minutes Emma was knocking on the door of Regina's house. Her heart was racing and palms wouldn't quit sweating.

"Emma please come in", Regina said with a smile. She led Emma into a large living room as she sat down on the couch. "You can sit down silly", Regina said while smiling as Emma sat down next to her.

"So what did you want to talk to me about?" Emma asked nervously.

"I just wanted to know if you and Henry would like to join me for dinner tomorrow night." Regina asked softly.

"Um sure sounds like fun", Emma replied with a nervous smile.

"Emma are you ok you seem a little tense is something wrong?" Regina asked as she wrapped her arms around Emma. Oh God she smells so good, Emma thought as she tried to form words in her brain.

"It's just I think we might be moving a little bit too fast is all", Emma said. "I just don't want you to think I'm using you as a rebound or anything because I really do like you", Emma quickly explained.

"What are you talking about?" Regina questioned with a hint of worry in her tone.

"Sidney said", Emma began but Regina cut her off.

"Why am I not surprised Emma let me tell you something about Sidney", Regina said. "He always had a huge crush on me and tried to ruin any relationship I had with anyone even if weren't dating. Yes I had a few one night stands but I want a relationship with you not just a one fling okay now forget everything Sidney just told you and do what you think feels right okay", Regina told her.

"Okay I think we should get to know each other better and tell Henry about us before we go any further okay", Emma replied cautiously.

"I agree and I know a very good way we can learn more about each other", Regina said with a sly grin.

"How?" Emma asked nervously.

"Tickle fight!" Regina exclaimed as she pounced on Emma knocking her to the floor. She straddled her hips and used one hand to pin Emma's hands to the ground while her other hand tickled Emma's sensitive ribs.

"No fair Regina cut it out!" Emma cried as she tried to wiggle free.

"You will never escape my sweet Emma give up now", Regina purred as she continued to tickle her. Emma laughed harder as she tried to break away but couldn't escape Regina's grasp. Suddenly Emma felt Regina's lips on hers and the tickling stopped. Emma let a moan as Regina released her hands allowing her to wrap them around Regina's waist. They let go breathing very heavy as Regina helped Emma to her feet.

"I better go", Emma said breathlessly.

"See you tomorrow night", Regina said with a smile. Then they gave each other a quick kiss as Emma let the house to go back to her office. Regina fell on her couch with a huge grin. I think I'm in love with her, Regina thought happily as she laid on the couch dreaming only of Emma Swan.

Author's Note: I know it was a little bit shorter than usual but the next one I will try to make longer. Hope you enjoyed it and please review.