Hey guys, sorry for the slight delay but I hope you will all enjoy this chapter! There will be one more chapter after this but then it's over, sorry everyone!

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Valentine's day

"David just asked me out!" Mary Margaret screamed as she put down the phone and faced Emma who was eating some cereal. "He asked me to meet me at Granny's tonight at seven and he said it's going to be a surprise." The woman clapped her hands and started walking around the apartment. Emma put down her spoon and sighed. "Seriously? You know exactly what he is planning and you have known that for about two weeks. Don't act all surprised." The brunette ignored her roommate and kept walking. "I can't wait!" Suddenly she stopped and looked at Emma like the world was going to end. "What?" the other woman asked, not really caring. "What am I going to wear?" She looked like it was world's biggest disaster and that made Emma chuckle. "Relax. I'll help you." The brunette ignored her and kept pacing through her apartment while she was murmuring outfits out loud and saying why they wouldn't be appropriate. "So I could wear that new dress, but it's so perfect for the situation that he probably knows I know about his whole plan." She stood still and threw her hands up in frustration. "I'm pretty sure he won't and besides you have the entire day to think about this." Emma sighed while she focused her attention back on her food. It was only 12 in the morning and she was trying really hard not to think about her own date of the night, not because she wasn't excited, the contrary actually but she knew that she would get really nervous when she started thinking about it, and she also didn't want to stress out like Mary Margaret was. And of course she was the one planning this date, she was the one who was going to be giving the gifts and pulling chairs. She had the right to be more nervous.

What Emma didn't know that Regina, on the other side of town, was almost hyperventilating. "I don't know if I can do this." She said silently to herself while making lunch for Henry. "Yes, you can." Her son suddenly said as he walked into the room. "Henry." She said, immediately standing straight and putting on a fake smile to look confident and certain about this day. She knew that her son knew about her and Emma because he had practically helped her get dressed for the previous date but she wasn't sure how much he knew and she was trying to at least keep some of this relationship away from her own son. Of course she wasn't aware that it was him who had planned most of this all along. "Mom, I know you're nervous about your date with Emma. But I know what she is planning and don't worry, I'm sure you guys will have lots of fun." He sweetly said to his nervous mother. The woman immediately smiled and then it faded. "You know what she has planned for us? Tell me." She tried to sound as strict as possible, hoping it would make force Henry into spelling his biological mother's plans but the boy didn't give in. "Nope. Then it wouldn't be a surprise anymore. And besides Mary Margaret agreed to give me free candy for a whole week if I didn't tell anyone." The woman now raised her eyebrows and said, somewhat frustrated and upset, "Mary Margaret knows about our date tonight?" The boy shrugged. "Duh. She lives with Emma, I'm pretty sure she knew about your date even before you did." The woman dropped her hands from her sides again and sighed deeply, trying to control the frustration. The boy could read his mother like a book sometimes, even though he knew most of the others couldn't. He decided it was time to leave the house. "Well.. I promised Emma that I would go to her this afternoon, is that okay?" Regina frowned for a moment because she was thinking things over. "Well I suppose that's okay. Do you think you can maybe stay over there tonight, I think it's saver there than in this big house and I know Mary Margaret will be home sooner than I." She was surprised that she trusted the brunette with her own son, maybe she was changing. The boy nodded. "I'm sure she'll be okay with it, thanks mom." Little did Regina know that Henry already had his bag packed and he had already discussed this with his teacher.

Luckily for Emma, Valentine's day was on a Sunday, which meant she didn't have to work and the shops were also open given the whole 'damn-I-forgot-to-buy-something' situation that always appeared. She had been shopping for the last two hours, something that didn't happen a lot, she always seemed to get bored or she just thought she had better things to do. She was still looking for a gift for Regina, she had some chocolate and a card already but she had already send those to Regina's house. Now she still needed a dress and an extra gift. Although she had no idea what she could get the brunette. When she walked past another store with dresses she stopped to take a good look. She would have to actually go in at a certain time. She sighed deeply and was about to walk in when David walked up to her. "Emma!" He said and she looked around to see the charming man walk towards her. They had become friends a while ago but they didn't spend that much time together, still it was always nice to see him. "Hey David. What are you doing here?" She said and he smiled again. "Getting some things for tonight. You getting a dress?" He said with a wink and then added. "Who's your Valentine Emma?" The blonde smiled awkwardly and blushed. "We are sort of keeping it a secret.." He chuckled. "Come on, I know it's Regina, Mary Margaret told me." The blonde rolled her eyes, she should have known. "I wouldn't tell anyone." He said as he held his hands up. "I promise. Now, can I maybe help you find a dress or something?"

Emma looked at him with her eyebrows raised. "Isn't that something that girls do together?" David didn't seem offended by it as he smiled again. "Well but then again, you are trying to impress a girl, which is what most man focus on." Emma was still not really sure about this so he added. "Besides this could be a nice father-daughter bonding moment." Emma laughed. "You know that Henry's theory is not really true, right?" That made him laugh. "It would be cool though, right?" They both chuckled and Emma held open the door for him.

Regina had already picked out the perfect dress. She was going for a black one this time. It was low cut and showed off enough to make Emma drool, she was sure about that. It hugged her body perfectly and showed of her beautiful curves. It was tighter than the one on their last date but she loved it. She was so happy that she had bought it last week because she wouldn't have known what else to wear. Suddenly someone knocked on her door. She wasn't expecting anyone. She walked downstairs and was unpleasantly surprised to see Gold standing there. "Mr. Gold. How can I help you?" she asked. The man eyed her over. "Clearly you have a date tonight, who's the lucky guy, dear?" He asked her. Regina rolled her eyes and placed her hands in her sides to show him that she was irritated and that he needed to get going with his question. "Listen I know about you and Emma okay. But just remember, I've know you for a long time Regina, I know you're trying to destroy her. You are trying to protect the curse, and I have to say, brilliant plan, Dear. It almost seemed real. But I'm going to have to stop you." Regina raised her eyebrows. "Mr. Gold this is highly unappropria-" "Oh stop it, your Majesty." He interfered. Regina huffed angrily and stepped outside to poke him in his chest. "You have no idea what I feel." She said as she stared directly at him. His laugh was evil. "Wait, are you saying that you actually have feeling for the savior?" He said and Regina looked down at the ground, losing her normal control and feeling slightly embarrassed. "Now who is going to believe that?" Now Regina laughed. "You do remember that besides the two of us, nobody knows about this curse?" She spoke softly, not that anybody was around but she did have that feeling suddenly.

"Dearie, did you not even think about the fact that if you are speaking the truth and you really have feelings for Emma, which I doubt, that if you kiss her the curse might break." Regina's smile faded from her face and for a minute she felt panic creep up her body. But then she realized that she didn't really care. She would rather have her curse broken but keep Emma than not have her. "I don't care." She said bravely. That caught Mr. Gold of guard so he slowly walked away. "Well then, have a fun night, my Queen." Regina immediately walked back inside and pushed herself against the door. She was in some deep trouble. The doorbell rang again and she sighed before she pulled it open again. "Gold, what is it?" she hissed but she stopped talking when she realized it wasn't him. "I'm sorry, Madam Mayor, but I'm here to deliver something." She smiled and apologized before she took over the red box he had in his hands. "Thank you." She said.

Once she was back inside she first opened the card that was attached to the box. You could see that the blonde had really tried to write neat which made Regina smile.

Will you be my Valentine?

The words said and she couldn't have been happier. The box contained chocolates, cliché but she loved it. No one had ever bought her chocolate before and she figured the blonde must have known that. She quickly grabbed her phone.

Only if you'll be mine. Regina.

"No really, this one?" Emma said with disgust as she pointed at her dress. David laughed out loud. "No, I changed my mind. Not that one. Here-" he handed her over another dress, "try this one." She took it and sighed. "Aren't you supposed to be planning something for your date tonight." She asked. He shrugged. "No I'm all done." She smiled. "She told you all about it, didn't she?" Emma smiled slightly. "Uhm.. well she told me that you guys have a date.." She stuttered. "Emma, I know that she has been doing research and all but the funny thing is that whatever she thinks we're going to do, we aren't going to do that. As soon as I figured it out, I got Ruby on board and we made a completely different plan while spoiling things from the original plan. She's going to be so surprised." He said with a love-struck smile on his face that made Emma smile too, it was so sweet. "That's amazing David I hope you guys have fun." He nodded. "Thanks. Now go and change into this dress." She walk back into her small room and noticed the light of her phone on. She had a new text! She opened it and couldn't help but beam at it, not only because it was so sweet but also because she had ended it with her name instead of 'Madame Mayor.' Quickly she texted back.

I would love to be yours x Emma

She changed into the next dress and walked out of the stall. David's mouth dropped open. "That's the one." He said and finally Emma looked in the mirror, she hadn't even seen it herself. Her own jaw dropped to the ground. The dress was blue with red and came all the way up to her neck. On her back there was a heart-shaped gap. She normally wouldn't pick out a dress that looked like this but she had to admit that she looked absolutely stunning. "Wow." She finally breathed and she could hear him laugh. "Well I have to go now but I'm glad that I could help."

"Henry." Mary Margaret said as she opened the door. "Hi." He said and he pushed past her into the apartment. He dropped big overnight back at the couch and then took place at the kitchen table. "Where's Emma?" He asked. It had been a while since he had last seen his mother and he missed her. "Emma is getting some things for tonight but I'm sure she'll be back soon. Do you want something to drink?" The little boy nodded and waited for his drink. "You look nice." He then said, looking at his teacher. "Thank you." The brunette answered and she looked down at her own body. She had to admit that she looked pretty great actually. "So how is everything going? Do you think that your mom will like the date Emma has planned?" The boy nodded happily. "She has changed a lot. I think she'll love it."

Emma was on her way back to her and Mary Margaret's apartment. She had decided to walk for once, thinking the fresh air would do her some good and make her nerves disappear. It had actually worked. She looked down at her phone and re-opened the conversation of her and Regina that had been going on for the last half hour.

Miss Swan, I can hardly understand your bad spelling. I might have to cancel that date because I don't feel like going out with someone who doesn't even know to spell words and names.

She chuckled and quickly typed a response but because she was looking down she didn't notice that a person was coming straight to her. She bumped into the person but she mumbled a quiet apology and kept on walking. She normally would have made eye contact but now she was too busy with other things. Her phone beeped again.

Next time pay attention to where you're walking. Now my shoulder is sore.

Quickly Emma's head shot up and she stood still. She turned around and could see Regina walking at the end of the street. She wanted to run towards her but realized that if Regina wanted to talk right now she would have done so already so she continued on.

I thnk I cn say the same to u. And shut it, you totally love it Gina.

She didn't receive another text but she was home so it didn't really matter. Time to get ready since her date was now only a couple of hours away and she still had to change into her new dress and do her hair. She put her key in the lock and turned it, when she opened the door her son came running towards her. "Hey kid." She said when she was caught in a surprising hug. "How are things?" She and Regina had a system of when she could have Henry but lately she had been busy so she had agreed to let him stay at Regina's more often. But now that she saw him again she realized she had really missed him big time. "Good." The boy answered as he beamed up to his biological mother. "Where is Mary Margaret?" She asked as she looked around the apartment. "She didn't leave you alone did she?" She was concerned because even though she knew Henry was alone a lot, she still didn't really like it. The boy only smiled. "No. She is upstairs. I heard her screaming and throwing things a couple of times." Emma laughed, she was probably doing her make-up. "What do you have there?" Henry said as he pointed at the bag in Emma's hand. She looked down. "Oh a dress for tonight and some red roses." Henry frowned. "Aren't red roses a bit cliché?" Now Emma couldn't help but smile. "Not on Valentine's day and besides, wasn't it you who was into the whole meaning of flowers thing?" He now jumped happily as he remembered his plan. "I'm so glad it worked." "Me too kid, me too." She said as she stroked his hair once again.

A couple of hours later Regina was waiting in her house, she was definitely nervous for this date. She had no idea what Emma was planning and as bad as she wanted all of this there was still the fear of the curse breaking. If Emma really was her true love it would probably break. And she was just frightened that the woman could never love her once she found out what she did to her parents and everyone else in this town. Once she figured out that she, Regina, was the Evil Queen. But she put that aside for now. Emma could arrive any minute now and she felt like she needed a drink. She went to the study and drank some of her apple cider. The cold liquid made its way down her throat and into her stomach. She immediately felt the effects rise up to her brains and it calmed her. Her nerves seemed to flow away and it made her nervous hands stop shaking. Satisfied, she put the still half full glass back down and sat down on the couch.

About twenty minutes later there was still no sign of Emma. Regina was getting a bit annoyed. She should have known that Emma was going to be late, she was not the most strict person when it came to arriving on time. She took her phone out of her tiny pursue and set a quick text to the sheriff.

Ms. Swan are you planning on picking me up before Valentine's day is over? Madame Mayor.

She ended like that on purpose, making it seem like she was angry for real, she found it very funny actually. About five minutes later there was a knock on the door and Regina grabbed her coat and rushed to it to pull it open. She was met by a panting blonde woman who was resting against her doorpost. "I.." She stopped again to breathe and Regina noticed the phone in her hand. "I'm sorry. Mary Margaret.. " Breathe Emma, Breathe. "She set the place on fire." Regina frowned and opened her mouth but a still panting Emma raised her hand, trying to reach for Regina's mouth but since she was still leaning down she hit her ear. "Henry's fine. It was just a small fire. She-"Some deeper sighs this time, "She made the toaster explode, because she thought that if I could do it, so could she." That made Regina laugh and she used her hand to pull the woman up so she could look at her while saying. "Don't worry Ms. Swan, I was just teasing you."

Only then did Emma notice her date. Regina looked absolutely beautiful, her coat was still open so the blonde could see the beautiful black dress that the Mayor was wearing. "No red this time huh?" Emma said teasingly as she eyed her over. Regina frowned. "Kidding, you look amazing Gina." Regina couldn't help but smile at the nickname. She stepped forward to Emma who seemed slightly startled by the sudden contact. Regina reached the zipper of Emma's coat and slowly pulled it open. She then forced herself away from the sheriff's body and stared at it. "You look beautiful Emma." She said with a blush on her cheeks. She wasn't someone who was comfortable with complements but Emma's dress definitely deserved one. It wasn't one that Regina would expect from her but the colors looked amazing on her.

Both fell into a slightly awkward silence then. "I'm kind nervous." Emma breathed and Regina laughed, more because it eased her nerves away. "Me too." She admitted quietly. "I'm afraid for what you have planned." She then said, sounding more like herself. Emma chuckled. "Well, let's get going."

"Ms. Swan we have been walking for twenty minutes now, where are you taking me?" Emma sighed in frustration. Regina had been complaining about the walk ever since they had started it. She had to admit that it was pretty far but she knew it would be worth it. "Why couldn't we just take your car?" Regina asked. Emma stopped walking and turned to stare at her date. "First of all, Madame Mayor, we're in the woods I'm a good driver but I'm not that good." "You suck at driv-" "shut it." Emma said. "Besides, I thought it would be, you know.. romantic." She said somewhat shy of her own words. Regina felt guilty and reached out to touch the blonde's cheek. "I'm sorry. It is, it's just that I'm wearing heels and you aren't and I'm afraid that I'm going to fall." Emma grinned. "Here" She turned around. "Get on my back." Regina took a step back. "I'm at so not going to do that, you'll break." Emma took a step back. "Relax. I'm not that fragile and besides if it will make you stop complaining I'm doing this for me too." Slowly Regina climbed on top of Emma's back, glad she was wearing a long coat because the dress was rising up high. After a couple of minutes she rested into it and leaned her head down on Emma's shoulder. "Don't fall asleep on me." The blonde said and Regina moaned softly next to her ear which made Emma's body shiver. "I won't."

After ten minutes they stopped and Emma put Regina down on her feet again, the brunette had had her eyes closed for the last ten minutes so her mouth dropped open when she saw everything that Emma had made for her. There was a path surrounded by candles in glass (of course the sheriff had thought of safety and the last thing they wanted probably was setting the woods on fire.) Regina was surprised by herself when she felt her eyes get wetter. Her hand clutched her chest. Luckily a comforting hand wrapped around her body and she felt Emma's smile on her face. At the end of the path was table with another candle, food that she could smell from here and glasses filled with red wine. "Emma.." she breathed and looked to face the blonde. "This looks amazing." The blonde smiled back and held out her hand. "Shall we?" Regina nodded and she took Emma's hand.

Dinner was nice, amazing actually and Regina was surprised that conversation seemed to flow so easy between the two of them. They hadn't really talked about the whole 'nobody-can-know-about-this' thing but that could come later. "So you're saying that Archie would be the man you would want to see dancing on a table, drunk?" Regina asked as she laughed at the blonde who was leaning back on her chair. "Yeah, who else?" Regina bit on her lip and thought for a second. "I don't know, Mr. Gold maybe." That made the blonde burst out in laughter. "Okay good one." Regina was eager to say something again but something stopped her. Something warm at her feet. She looked down to see purple smoke. She looked up at Emma who was staring down too. "Emma.. did you do this?" She asked. The blonde looked up, she seemed somewhat scared. "No." They were both silent but when it reached Regina's hands realization struck her. Her fingers tingled and her whole body seemed to absorb the purple smoke. "Oh no." She murmured and she immediately closed her eyes. "Regina! What's wrong?" Emma said when she noticed how Regina was sitting and the closed eyes. She walked to the other side of the table and grabbed the woman's shoulders. "Regina, seriously, what is this?" The woman opened her eyes slowly and locked them with Emma's. The blonde's jaw almost dropped to the ground. "Your… eyes.." she stammered while she pointed at the Mayor. "Purple, aren't they?" Regina asked softly. The blonde nodded. "What is it?" She asked while she stood and helped Regina up now that it was raising higher. Emma immediately wrapped her arms around Regina's body to protect her. "Regina. What is it?" She asked again and the brunette locked eyes with her again, they had turned brown again and Emma could see the panic in them. "Magic." She said and before Emma even got time to progress it Regina pushed forward and pressed her lips against Emma's.

The second their lips met, there was even more smoke, this time more red then purple and it came from their bodies. The feeling was incredibly intense, it felt so good but so strong that it made Emma scared and she tried to pull back. She was stopped by the hand on her lower back who pushed her back against the brunette. Regina slowly opened Emma's mouth and pushed her tongue inside. When their tongues touched Emma's mind went crazy. Images kept flashing before her eyes, images of David or Charming, snow, she saw herself and she saw Regina, or the Evil Queen to be precisely. When they stopped flashing she pushed Regina back and she looked into those dark eyes. "I'm so sorry, Emma."

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