Emma stormed into her apartment and flung her jacket onto the couch. All her nerve endings were on fire and she hated to admit that her heart was indeed sinking faster and faster. She gazed upwards as the tears formed trying to distract herself. She knew Regina was way too good for a man like that. A man that actually made her vomit in her mouth. A man that was most likely capable of a lot more. She knew she shouldn't break protocol but Emma was too involved emotionally and she knew it. Go to college they said. It will be great they said. Emma laughed internally as she changed her clothes, putting on a black hoodie and black sports pants she hopped in the bug once more.
Regina sat in silence in the booth.
"Something wrong babe, you haven't said a word since your little student left"
Regina snapped out of her trance, not admitting that her thought process had been of Emma tearing up bar mats and what that may of meant… what if the gentle blonde did harbor feelings for her. It had been so long….
"Babe?
Regina fell back to earth.
"Yes ummm… I'm fine Robin, could you refrain from calling me babe, I don't think it's sits well with me"
Robin chuckled.
"Anything you want your majesty!
Regina sipped her fourth glass of red wine and smirked.
"Like I said earlier flattery won't get you anywhere"
Robin looked puzzled.
"When did you say that? You never said that to me? Was somebody hitting on you?
Regina bit her tongue as the realization washed over her.
"Psssh it's nothing just something Miss Swan…
Robin adjusted himself and stared into Regina's chocolate eyes.
"Emma? What did she say to you?
Regina's heart began to beat faster. She didn't know why but the mention of her name sparked a rush of heat between her thighs. She anxiously pushed her hair out of her face and kissed Robin on the mouth. Robin kissed her back trying to deepen the kiss as he ran his hand up her thigh. Robin interlocked their fingers and guided them to where his arousal had become apparent. He placed Regina's hand against the bulge and groaned against her ear..Regina's eyes popped open jerking him backwards.
"What was that for?
Regina shook her head.
"I'm sorry… it's not you. Is it alright if we call it a night I'm suddenly not feeling very well"
Robin looked at her in puzzlement.
"Regina… we have been riding around the same merry go round for weeks. First you said you wanted to take things slow and I waited... We have been officially dating for weeks. We've even decided to be in a relationship… What the fuck Regina? I'd say we are expressing ourselves at a snail's pace. We've had dinner and I've taken you to the cinema, but as soon as we get to me wanting you to touch me and visa versa. You freeze on me?
Regina didn't realize there was tears starting to form.
"Could you lower your voice please? Yes well… patience is a virtue dear!
Regina stood up and went to walk away. Robin eagerly grabbed her upper arm.
"You are my girlfriend Regina. How long do I have to wait?
Regina looked down at the ground and inhaled deeply then held her head up high.
"As long as I see fit!
She huffed and proceeded to walk to the exit. Robin stood up angrily and followed her.
"Regina, don't play games with me!
Regina raised her hand for a taxi until a familiar face caught her eye. On the same side of the street appeared to be Emma trying to jump start her car. Regina chuckled. She retracted her hand and proceeded to walk towards the blonde. Robin called after her.
"Regina!
Regina kept walking and Robin channeled his rage against the wooden bench. He violently kicked it breaking it's right leg.
Emma was oblivious to what had just happened and was mentally kicking herself for even coming back out. What was she even gonna do spy on them? Just then her spine froze into ice cubes.
"I thought you had to leave Miss Swan?
Emma turned around rapidly leaning her hands against the engine she immediately jumped in pain as the hot water hit her skin.
"Ouch oh ow!
Regina's smug features faded and she reached out to inspect the blonde's hand.
"I see no blistering. Just a little redness"
Emma watched as the brunette gently caressed the wound. Emma felt tingles she had never felt before.
"I think I fixed it"
Regina let go of her hand and met her gaze.
"Dear if you fix this contraption I'd give you a noble prize"
Emma bit her lip. Regina began to look her up and down and realized she had completely changed her clothes.
"I've either had too much to drink or I really am blind… Did you change your clothes?
Emma grinned trying not to laugh.
"That's not important… Is there something I can help you with Miss Mills?
Regina was slightly taken aback by her tone of voice.
"Jesus you really are in a huffy mood tonight dear!
As she said it she wobbled in her stance making Emma lunge forward to grab her. Regina involuntarily inhaled Emma's scent… Cinnamon hot chocolate and a whiff of beer.
"I think your boyfriend needs to bring you home Miss Mills"
Regina's eyes grew wide.
"My boyfriend… shall not be escorting me home"
Emma let go of her teacher realizing she had still been wrapped around her. Regina straightened herself up.
"Why not?
Regina pursed her lips.
"We had a fight… I do not wish to say anything further"
Emma threw her eyes up as all the alarm bells started to ring in her head.
"Did he hurt you Regina?
Emma voice actually trembled and Regina's brown eyes flashed when the concern was so apparent on Emma's face.
"No…
Emma violently pushed her hair out of her face as the night breeze cause her hair to blow into her eyes. She walked briskly to the driver's seat.
"Get in… I'll drop you home"
Regina grimaced.
"In that… wagon?
Emma actually let herself laugh.
"Miss Mills you've seen me drive my car to college every day"
Regina smirked.
"Yes I do dear… and I hold my tongue about your poor car choices… if you'd even call that a car!
Emma hopped in a buckled her seat belt.
"Oh for fucks sake. Get in the damn car!
Regina followed in suit and hopped in.
"My dear… you really do swear like a sailor!
Emma smiled internally as she started the engine. Robin watched as the yellow bug passed him by.
"It's the next right Miss Swan"
Emma turned the steering wheel as she approached the house with the balcony.
"You live here?
Regina grinned.
"Yes I do…
Emma gulped.
"Your house is huge Regina…
She immediately bit her lip for saying her name. She was still mad at her. Regina noticed.
"Would you care for the tour?
Emma shook her head.
"No… umm it is rather late and I have to go finish my homework"
Regina unbuckled her belt and stared at the blonde who was now looking quite shy.
"I'm not going to kidnap you Miss Swan. You can trust me"
Emma nodded.
"I know… but I cannot go in right now"
Regina opened the door and leaned in.
"Why not?
The words were falling out of her mouth.
"It's not you I don't trust"
She started the engine.
Regina stepped back and shut the door.
"Who don't you trust Miss Swan? I'm not following?
Emma looked up and exhaled.
"I don't just myself Regina…
And with that Emma speed off down the dark road as Regina stood on the spot more confused as ever.
