Everything She Wanted

-Departure:

The two weeks flies by way too quickly, and before they know, it's the night before Regina has to leave for Boston. Maleficent is still unhappy about it, but instead of arguing about it, she chooses to be dissatisfied in silence.

Regina isn't very keen on going either, but she has already accepted the invitation, so there's really no way around it.

They had dinner a few hours ago, and Emma and Killian arrived soon after to borrow a particular baby book that Leia for some reason had taken a shine to. Regina is in the process of finding the papers she needs for the conference, and Mal has kindly offered to put their children to bed. Normally, that's Regina's job, but the former queen is a bit busy at the moment.

,,Alright, little dragons," Mal says softly and scoops both babies into her arms. ,,Time for bed."

Amelia and Emerald doesn't seem very unhappy with that. It had been kind of a long day with lots of things to do.

,,I'll come up and say goodnight to them in a second," Regina says and stuffs the papers away in a bag.

Maleficent leaves with the babies, and Regina can hear Amelia and Emerald babble all the way up the stairs.

,,And where is that book?" Regina mutters and tries to find the book Emma and Killian came for.

,,It's alright," Emma says. ,,We can just wait until you get back from Boston."

,,No, no, no. I know it's here somewhere," Regina says determined and removes another stack of papers. She was quite right. The book is indeed hiding under the pile of papers.

,,There! Found it!" she says rather triumphantly.

,,Thanks," Emma says and hands Leia over to Killian to receive the book.

,,You seem a little stressed," Killian observes and rubs little Leia's back.

,,Do I really?" Regina counters sarcastically. ,,Maybe I'm stressed about leaving my children."

,,Maleficent will do just fine," Emma says firmly. ,,It's her children too."

,,I know it is," Regina snips. ,,And I know they couldn't be in better hands, but it's still stressful."

,,I get it," Killian nods and looks softly at Leia. ,,I wouldn't be too happy leaving my little princess."

Emma sniggers and shares a rather horrible, lovey-dovey look with her pirate.

Maleficent appears on the top of the stairs again.

,,That was fast," Regina comments.

,,They were tired," Maleficent says and yawns. ,,And so am I. I think I'm gonna go to bed."

,,Parenting is tough," Killian nods.

,,Indeed," the dragon agrees.

,,Sleep well then," Emma says.

,,Thank you, Savior," Maleficent doesn't move from the spot. Instead she shuffles a little on her feet and looks at her wife.

,,Are you coming anytime soon, Regina, or..?"

Regina smiles a little at that. Attachment issues indeed. ,,In a moment," she assures the dragon. ,,I just need to finish down here."

,,Alright I guess," Maleficent sighs and doesn't seem at all happy with that answer.

Killian chuckles as Maleficent slowly saunters into the bedroom. ,,The dragon doesn't like going to bed alone."

,,How she's going to manage the next three days is an absolute mystery," Regina deadpans.

,,I'm sure having two young children is gonna be reason enough to send her to bed early," Emma jokes.

,,And two teenagers. I gave Henry permission to invite Violet over. Maleficent just doesn't know yet."

,,Is that a way of making think of something else than how much she misses you?" Killian inquires.

,,Yes, pirate. That's exactly what it is. We all have our little methods."

,,Very clever," Emma compliments.

,,Thank you."

,,Regina?" Maleficent calls from the bedroom.

,,Yes?"

,,Are you coming to bed?"

Regina throws her hands in the air. ,,Are you kidding me? It's been less than 2 minutes."

Maleficent grumbles something inaudible, and Regina is positive that it isn't very polite words.

,,Is she a bit clingy?" Killian chuckles.

,,More than just a bit I'm afraid," Regina says darkly and shakes her head in defeat.

,,It's adorable," Emma says without batting an eye.

,,No, it's not. It's annoying. And unnecessary."

,,And you secretly love it," Emma accuses with a grin.

,,I really, really don't. And I think your daughter wants to go home," Regina says sharply and motions towards Leia who's stirring and fussing in her fathers arms.

,,Right. She's probably hungry. Thank you for the book," Emma says.

,,Your welcome, Emma."

,,Have a good trip to Boston," Killian adds and flashes Regina a smile.

,,Thank you pirate."

,,Goodnight," Emma says a bit cheeky, and Regina rolls her eyes.

Once alone, Regina packs the rest of the papers away. She switches the lights off by using magic and then heads upstairs.

She tiptoes into the nursery and looks down at her little sleeping dragons. Amelia is holding on to the stuffed dragon Zelena gave the babies, and Emerald has somehow managed to kick the covers away. Regina gently tucks Emerald in again, and the baby coos softly in her sleep. Then she drops a kiss on Amelia's forehead. Her other little dragon isn't responding, she's fast asleep.

She leaves the nursery and leaves the door half open so they can hear if one or both babies starts to move about during the night. Amelia is a bit of a light sleeper, and it doesn't take much to wake her up.

Regina heads into the bedroom and finds Mal wide awake. The dragon is sitting upright in the bed with a book in her lap, but it's obvious that she's really waiting for Regina. The book is just a smokescreen.

Regina flashes her wife a smile and then searches through the closet. She quickly finds what she's looking for and pulls out a nightgown. As she unzips her blazer and folds it neatly, she notices that Mal is no longer bothering to pretend to read.

,,Are you watching me undress?" she questions and pulls the cream-colored silk top over her head.

,,Yes I am," Maleficent smirks and her eyes roam over Regina's bra-clad back.

,,You are crazy," Regina sighs and shimmies out of her pants. It had taken a while, but she finally fits into her regular clothes again. Who would have thought that, given the size she reached when she was pregnant with the twins.

Maleficent groans quietly when Regina unclasps her bra and puts it away in the closet.

,,Is there some sort of problem dear?" Regina asks calmly and rubs her back where the bra have left marks.

,,Your state of undress is a huge issue," Maleficent answers and licks her lips.

,,Idiot," Regina chuckles and slips into the nightgown. She gives her hair a quick combing and then slides into bed next to Maleficent.

Maleficent immediately scoots closer and wraps an arm around Regina. The dragon buries her nose in Regina's hair and sighs deeply, inhaling the smell of apples.

Regina waves her hand and switches the lights off in the bedroom. She exhales softly and curls up in Mal's arms. It doesn't occur to her to say goodnight, she and Maleficent doesn't really do that. Good morning occasionally, but never goodnight.

The bedroom is completely silent and it doesn't take long before Regina is on the edge of sleep. But then something disturbs her. Or rather someone. Maleficent is kissing her naked shoulder rather intensely, and her fingers fiddles with the delicate straps on Regina's nightgown.

,,What are you doing?" Regina asks sleepily.

,,What do you think I'm doing?" Maleficent counters and tries her best to wiggle a hand inside Regina's nightgown.

But Regina sniggers and turns around in her arms so they are face to face. ,,Not tonight," she tells the dragon.

Maleficent looks as Christmas has been cancelled. ,,Why not tonight?" she asks and almost pouts.

,,Because my darling, I would like to get an early start tomorrow, and if we do this, it's very likely that I won't get one."

,,We could hurry?"

,,Do you honestly believe that?"

,,Not really," Maleficent confesses and grins.

,,I didn't think so either."

,,Are you rejecting me, my lovely?"

,,Yes," Regina drawls. ,,That's exactly what I'm doing."

,,You are breaking my heart, Regina."

,,My deepest apologies."

Maleficent wraps her arms tighter around Regina. It seems like the dragon is afraid to let go of her.

Regina sighs and closes her eyes once more.

,,But for the record, I am going to fuck you senseless when you get back."

,,Go to sleep, Maleficent."

Maleficent looks rather pathetic the next morning and she keeps sending Regina's suit case deadly stares.

Regina on the other hand, clings to her little dragons for as long as possible. Her heart twists painfully at the thought of leaving her children, and she envies Maleficent, who can stay with them.

,,Mommy's gonna miss you two so much," she murmurs and squeeze the babies tightly.

Amelia babbles and grab a lock of Regina's dark hair. And for once, Regina lets her do it. Emerald yawns and rests her little head on Regina's chest, and Regina's heart almost melts on the spot.

,,This is terrible," she complains to Maleficent.

,,I agree," the sorceress grumbles.

,,I meant leaving the children," Regina says and shakes her head.

,,The little dragons are gonna be well looked after," Maleficent assures and then her mouth twists. ,,But what about me? Who's gonna look after me?"

Regina sniggers and glances at her watch. Gosh, how time flies. ,,I better get going."

,,Already?"

,,I'm afraid so," Regina sighs and empties her cup of coffee.

Maleficent scowls but doesn't protest, and she insists upon walking Regina to the car.

Regina only reluctantly let's go of her little dragons after peppering their chubby little cheeks with kisses.

Maleficent and Regina walks out to the car and Regina stuffs her suitcase into the trunk of the Mercedes.

,,Well, that's that," she says and gives Mal a light kiss on the cheek. ,,See you in three days."

She attempts to climb into the car, but Maleficent stops her and grabs onto the sleeve on her coat.

,,You get back here right now." Maleficent half snarls with a fistful of Regina's coat in her hand.

,,Now what?" Regina sighs resignedly and turns around to face her wife.

Maleficent answers by locking her arms around her and kiss her deeply.

Oh. Well. That's one way of saying goodbye. Regina promptly throws around Maleficent's neck and returns the kiss with all her might. Maleficent, who realizes that Regina isn't gonna fight her on this release her tight grip a bit, and her arms snakes around Regina's waist a bit more natural.

Regina reaches up and cups Maleficent's cheeks tenderly as Mal's hands slides down to rest on her lower back.

Finally, after several minutes of kissing, Regina chuckles hoarsely and pushes her wife away. ,,You have to let me go now, dragon."

,,And what if I don't want to?" Maleficent counters.

,,Then I'll be forced to use magic on you."

,,One more kiss," Maleficent insists.

Regina sighs in mock irritation and wraps her arms around Mal's neck once more. Maleficent kisses her again. This time a bit more insistently.

Regina eagerly returns the kiss and her fingers tangles into Mal's hair on their own accord.

A low snigger reaches Regina's ear, and she breaks the kiss. Out of the corner of her eye, she spots Zelena standing on the other side of the street and watching their every move.

,,Why is there always people watching whenever we kiss each other?" the brunette mumbles and does her best to ignore her sister.

,,Because they are ever so fascinated by our relationship?" Maleficent suggests cheekily.

,,Let's hope not," Regina sighs. ,,Alright. Now I have to go," she leans in and steals another kiss from Maleficent's lips.

,,I'm gonna miss you."

,,Likewise, dragon."

Regina climbs into the car. ,,Take good care of the girls and Henry."

,,Always. Drive safe."

,,I will."

Regina starts the engine and she keeps watching Maleficent in the rearview mirror until she reaches a corner and the dragon disappears out of her view.

To Be Continued..