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Once Upon A Time and Singlebrooke Dating Service aren't mine.

Author's Note:

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Chapter 6: Meet-up

My hands are sweating, my knees are shaking, and I can't keep still. I'm pacing. Surprisingly, I haven't bore a hole on the floor yet.

I glanced at my wall clock and saw that it's still an hour to go before my date – or meet-up whatever - with Regina. I straightened out my flannel shirt and went to the mirror to check myself. Hey, good looking. Score yourself a girl, okay?

After staring at my reflection for five minutes straight, I fetched my car keys on the kitchen counter and took my jacket that was hanged from the rack.

Stepping out of the house, I breathed out a lungful of air and strode unsteadily to my truck. I know it's still early but the anxiety is killing me. I'll just wait for Regina and settle there in our meeting place.

We both decided to have our meet-up at Granny's diner. I know it's not the most romantic place but Regina insisted that we meet there. Who am I to disagree? I like pleasing her. Whatever makes her happy makes me happy. Okay, that was really cheesy.

Our meeting time is 9:00 am, breakfast at Granny's. It is already 8:50 am and I feel like I'm going to implode any moment now. I'm really excited to meet Regina but I'm shit-scared at the same time.

I'm just glad I didn't have any accidents on the way here with the way my hands are shaking. David, you need to act cool. Goddamit.

With every chime of the bell of the diner's door, my head instantly snaps to its direction to see if it's Regina that has entered.

Hot fucking damn! I think my jaw just dropped to the floor. A woman, a hot woman that is, came in wearing black high-heeled shoes, red figure hugging dress that reached mid-thigh, a black coat draped in one arm, and a black purse in her hand. She has short dark curly hair that bounces when she moves and blood red lips that is a contrast to her really flawless complexion. Jesus Christ! I cannot breathe because the woman is no other than my date, Regina.

She glanced my way and instantly caught my eyes. When she saw me, she flashed her megawatt smile. I almost pissed my pants at the sight. Then she started walking towards me, I couldn't move. I was frozen in place. I'm just glad I was sitting down or else my knees would buckle.

Finally, I was able to stand before she reached the booth I was sitting in. I was still openly gaping at her when I heard her sexy voice.

"Hello." Regina said still with her killer smile plastered on her face.

Dear gods, this woman is a walking and talking wet dream. How did I get so lucky? I tried to say something but nothing came out. I must look like a fish out of water the way my mouth would open and close without the words coming out. Idiot.

I croaked out a "Hello." and then tried to clear my throat. Jesus, she might even regret meeting an idiot like me.

"Regina." She said extending her arm for me.

I reached for her hand and shook it. Her hand is really soft and smooth. "David."

I was almost knocked off from where I stood when her scent hit my nostrils. She smelled really nice. Vanilla and… apples. Very sexy and intoxicating. I was almost leaning to her, so I shook my head out of the haze I'm in. Wow, this woman is beyond perfection.

Regina loosened her grip on my hand and she was giving me a sort of weirded out look so I let go of her. I might have gripped her hand a little too hard. David, snap out of it. You don't want her to think that you're weird. Dammit. I'm losing my charm.

I offered her a seat and she flashed me her sexy smile. I almost melted so I hurriedly took the seat opposite her.

A waiter came to take our orders so I was momentarily distracted from gawking at Regina. When the waiter left, I took a gulp of breath and started thinking on how to start a conversation with my date but she beat me to it.

"It's nice to finally meet you in person, David" she said smiling. God, I love her smile. Her whole face lights up when she does it. I would not get tired of seeing that smile.

"You too, you just don't know how much I've been looking forward to this day, Regina." I did not just say that. I mentally slapped my head.

"I've been looking forward to this day too." Okay, she was not freaked out at all, thank god.

"Now that you've met me, I hope I didn't disappoint you in any way." Because I know I've been acting like a loser since you set foot in this diner. I added in my head. I'm losing my calm around this woman. Chill, Nolan.

"Dear, of course you didn't. Why would you think that?" she said sounding and looking a bit appalled.

"You kind of looked at me funny." I answered her sheepishly. I was afraid for a while there when I saw her giving me that look. She might have thought I'm crazy or something.

"I did, didn't I? Well, you were indeed acting a bit odd earlier." She smirked.

"I was? No, I wasn't." Not so defensive, right.

"Yes you were but I understand. Guys tend to act the way you just did when they see me. Did I get you all… hot?" she added a little purr at that. My heart literally stopped for a quick second.

"Whaa-?" I lost my tongue. I am momentarily shocked. My whole body is going to explode.

"Got you." She teased, giving me a sexy wink.

I swear my little man just twitched inside my pants. He's getting a little too excited. Calm the fuck down. Jesus. I'm going to die. This woman is going to be the death of me.

"I'm just teasing, Charming." She added while biting her lower lip. Holy fuck.

The shock might be obvious on my face because she chuckled softly and then gave me a soft smile.

Lucky for me, the waiter came to take our orders. I took that little time to compose myself and my little man before talking to Regina again. I sneakily swiped the sweat that threatens to fall from my face, I think the air-conditioning here is broken. The room just got hot. Well, my date is hotter.

When our food was served, we were fleetingly lost with the aroma of it so all was heard were the sounds of our cutlery and other people's chatter in the background.

"So David, can you tell me something about yourself that you haven't told me yet?" Regina asked after taking a sip of her coffee.

I looked up at her from my plate to catch her piercing gaze boring into me. Those brown orbs can be so mesmerizing to look at.

"Hmm, let's see… I grew up here in Storybrooke. How about you? I know you're not one of the locals."

"I was born and raised in New York."

"A city girl, I see."

"Not anymore. No."

"What made you leave New York and settle for this little town?"

"I needed a change in scenery."

"So you were looking for some peace and quiet?"

"I love the peace and quiet that this town brought me, so yes, you could say that."

"You don't miss the big city?"

"I do, sometimes, but Storybrooke is my home now. I love this quaint little town."

"I love this town too."

"Hey wait a second, I was the one who asked you to tell me something more about yourself!" she swatted my hand and glared at me. Adorable.

"Sorry, I just wanna know more about you." I said sheepishly. I could get lost in all our conversations. She's really fun to talk to.

"Likewise, dear."

Our breakfast went smoothly but there were moments that would give me pause like when Regina's eyes would flicker to meet mine or when she sucks off the food from her spoon with so much gusto. She's not even aware of what her little actions were doing to me. On the outside I am all cool but deep inside, my body is thrashing wildly like the beat of my heart.

Regina is simply stunning without even trying. She is not just beauty, she's all brains too. I feel like an idiot talking to her at times. I would bet that she's the scholar slash miss popular slash miss student body president back in high school.

I am definitely right to peg her as a Queen. She's all regal and hot and sexy as hell. I must have done something really good in my life that the gods are granting me this good karma. Why else would I be so goddamn lucky to ever meet someone as perfect as her if not for that fucking good karma, right?

After finishing our meal, I insisted that I pay for it. A gentleman pays for the date. I received an eye roll from Regina when I said that. Fuck, why is everything she does look hot?

Because the day is just beginning, I asked her if she wanted to take a stroll with me. So it's not just me that wanted this meet-up or date to last a bit longer because she said yes.

We walked in silence until our feet lead us to the harbor. Wrapping ourselves in our jackets, we sat on the bench side by side while overlooking the calm sea.

The silence that enveloped us wasn't awkward at all. It just felt calm and safe. We were enjoying the moment. The sound of the clashing waves and the salty smell of the breeze were clouding my senses and it all felt nice.

After a while, Regina broke the silence.

"I've wanted to ask you this question but I didn't want to blurt it out over the email or text" she started while turning her body to face me so our knees were touching on the bench. "Well, you don't have to answer it if you don't like. It just got me… curious."

"Okay, shoot." She looked really curious with her brows curved in a little frown. I will answer her questions anytime.

"You have mentioned in your profile that you were a recent coma patient, so…" she purposely left the question hanging.

"Oh that. Yeah, I was in a coma for a year. That was two years ago."

"Oh my god, I'm sorry. Wait, you were in coma for a year? What happened?" the concern was evident in her voice and face.

"I was involved in a car accident with my fiancée, ex-fiancée rather." I didn't want to make it sound like it was something really terrible and I also didn't want her to be bothered with it so I just shrugged. It happened years ago so it's not a big deal anymore.

"You've been a sleeping charming for a whole year." She gave a little laugh. Obviously, making light of the conversation.

Witty. I laughed. "You could say that."

"So… what happened to the ex-fiancée? Was she badly hurt too?"

"No. Kathryn, that's her name, she just had a few bruises. I took all the impact so I was the one who got the most injury. At first, they all thought that I was never going to wake up again but she knew that I will. Kathryn is a nice and beautiful woman, she was depressed and lonely the whole time I was in coma… until a few months later. She met a guy. When I woke up, she told me everything. She told me about how she met him, how he helped her fight her depression towards my condition and all. He became her support when she needed someone the most. They fell in love and now… they're happily married."

I haven't talked about what happened to me for the past year. At first, talking about it with anyone was painful. I was hurt both physically and emotionally then but just like any other wound, it will eventually heal. I believe I've healed. I have learned to let go of the past and just move forward. I don't want to stay in the past and live my life full of pain and regret. My sister and friends helped a great deal with my healing. I'm just glad they're behind me every step of the way.

Now, meeting Regina, I am just thankful that I learned to move forward. I'm thinking of this as another happy start for me. Hopefully.

"I'm sorry, I shouldn't have asked."

"No, it's okay Regina. I'm happy now, really, and all that's in the past."

"I'm just glad that you did wake up and you're living your life positively now."

"You know, I don't regret anything that has happened to me. In fact, I'm happy because I wouldn't have met you now if all went good for me then. I wouldn't have met you, my Queen, and I wouldn't like that."

"If you say it like that, I'm happy too that you didn't marry Kathryn… because I wouldn't want to be the other woman and ruin your marriage if our paths ever cross."

"Oh, you're evil!" I let out a laugh.

She leaned close to my face. I can feel her breath on me. If I inch a little closer I could kiss those luscious red lips. Gods, please give me the strength to keep myself from launching at this perfect woman. I just want to grab her and kiss her like she's never been kissed.

"Dear, you have no idea what I'm capable of." She smirked and said it with her bedroom voice. Fucking Tease. Hot damn. I'm in deep shit.

A/N: So how was it? I'm just going to write this in David's POV okay. I'm not really sure how I feel about this chapter. I had a hard time writing it. Please leave a review. I would really love that. Thank you my dears! Oh because season 3 is tomorrow or today (crazy time zones), I'm pretty sure I'll be fangirling on my twitter account like you would not believe. Lmao.