Daniel was going to be in Florida until New Years- great. He had left so quickly that she found out once he already was in the swampy state. It had turned out that his grandfather had gotten pretty exuberant at a local strip club and suffered a mild heart attack. As Daniel explained to her the situation over the phone, all she could do was laugh uncontrollably at the news. Typical Edward Colter – a pig that got what he deserved. He was known among circles for being a philanderer even in his elderly age and Regina found the whole concept of Edward Colter disgusting.
In truth, she could care less for the fact that Edward had gotten a slight heart attack over the tits of a possibly teenage mom. It frustrated her that she was not able to speak to Daniel face to face. She cared for Daniel and she respected their friendship enough to break it to him face to face and so, she was going to have to wait until the old head of the Colter's was better.
One battle she was preparing for, though, was Mary. She sat anxiously stirring her cup of black coffee as she looked to Mary who was texting away as she ignored her eggs and toast.
"David?" Regina asked pointing towards Mary's phone.
Mary nodded at her question but didn't look at her to give her a verbal response. After her conversation with Emma, and given how much she knows Mary, she knows that she's just trying to give her the cold shoulder.
Regina sipped her coffee as she said, "So, I hear you have questions for me."
Mary looked up and shrugged, "Yes, I'd like to know what's going on with my sister even if it is from someone else."
"Mary, you can just ask me."
"Really, Regina?" Mary responded bitterly as she placed her phone down, "Or are you just going to dismiss me like you have done in the past? Because it appears that everyone knows what's going on in your life aside from. Maybe I should just move out so you can let Mal and Ella move in here. I bet you'd prefer that wouldn't you."
"Mary, stop being dramatic. You can't blame me for finding friends that I have bonded and connected with. I wouldn't if it was the case with you. And if I've dismissed you it's because you've been judgmental and I don't want that. I would hope that you'd understand and be on my side."
Mary scoffed, "Be on your side so you can cheat on Daniel with Robin? You should be ashamed of yourself."
Her words brought a surprise to her. Shit. How did she find out? Regina had no words to give to her.
"Right, you thought I didn't know," Mary said with a scoff, "Well, it seems like I'm closer to Zelena than you these days."
Great, Zelena was up to her typical tricks, "You're listening to Zelena now?"
"And what's wrong with that? At least she talks to me upfront about things. Unlike you. I know about what happened at the lake. How could you do this to Daniel? He is so good. He doesn't deserve this."
"Mary, I'm not trying to hide anything from you. That's why I'm speaking to you now. And I know Daniel is a great guy, that's why I am planning to talk to him and be honest about everything and end it," Regina replied. She valued Daniels friendship and she knew that she had to do the right thing and speak to him about all of this. She hoped Mary would stop being so judgmental and be more understanding. If her and David were in that situation she would support them no matter what.
"You're breaking up with him?! Why?"
"Mary, I don't want to be with Daniel. I never did."
"You two are meant to be Regina, since you were little. It's… expected."
She couldn't believe her words, expected? Seriously?
"Are you seriously hearing yourself? You sound… like my grandmother!"
Mary crossed her arms as she huffed dismissing Regina, "Regina, you're a Mills and… our families need to stay together it's only logical that you stay with a someone of your status – of the same social class."
"Are you seriously hearing yourself? You're with a Nolan, Mary! That doesn't run within our families. The Nolan's are new money… it's the same as me and Robin. Imagine if you and David were in the same situation. When you were being forced to be with someone else that you didn't want to be with."
"It's not the same. And it would be different because David and I are in love. You and Robin…," She paused giving Regina a judgmental glare, "either way he's with Marian. Do you really want that? He fools around with her and acts like their together but then you two go and make out behind closed doors."
"You don't know everything Mary and that's not my story to tell anyway. Robin is different. "Regina said. She was getting angry now; she didn't understand why Mary was saying those things – she seemed different. But Regna couldn't help not to ignore her words, she sounded like Zelena and her grandmother – always about status and money, "And you're only saying it's different because David's family is well-off. It's the same thing, you're just too much of a naïve little girl to see the truth. You still live in that stupid fairytale world when we were kids, you need to grow up Mary."
"I am not naïve!"
"Yes, you are. You have yet to realize that money and status and those stupid private circles that our grandparents love so much are meaningless. That all those rules and expectations they have for us are only in place to imprison us into that world!"
"Regina, you are Mills and I am a Blanchard… that means something in this world. We have an image to uphold among others."
"Fuck the Mills and the Blanchards! What's the point of having money and a high born last name if you are forced to live like a caged bird doing other's wishes. That's no life that I want. I want to be free."
"You just think like that because of your father! He's never understood our life and-"
"Don't ever talk about my dad like that!" she growled in fury, "You know nothing and you're just a stupid spoiled brat! I don't know you who are."
She was fuming and she didn't care what had come out of her mouth; all she knew was that she couldn't stand being in the same room as Mary and that her cheeks were wet and her eyes scorched with hot tears spilling down. Her heart hurt, it was in pain and it was broken. She thought Mary would have reacted better but she was wrong. She didn't know who this person was; Mary never cared about status or circles. Yes, she loved the lavish life they lived but Mary would never think that way.
She stood ignoring Mary's pleading apologies, "Regina please stay, I'm sorry! Where are you going?"
"Away from you. Honestly, I don't want to talk to you, I don't know who you are. My best friend… my- the girl I thought was my sister would never speak like that."
With that she turned away from Mary and closed the door. She walked out of Apley Court confused and angry but most of all hurt; the one person in her life that she hoped would have supported her was turned into a miniature Zelena and she just couldn't stand the sight.
.*.
He had texted her a few times. Asked her how she slept and that he missed her. That he couldn't wait to see her again. She felt bad for ignoring the calls but she was too riled up and angry at Mary to think straight. She really had the audacity to bring her father into the issue. She just couldn't believe it. It was so unlike her to be so hurtful and self-righteous.
Mary had called her twice as well and she just ignored her. She sent Robin a short text stating 'Not a good day so far. I'll talk to you later. Just need space.'
She did want space, but not from him. She needed his comforting arms surrounding her and his calloused hands and strong arms and loving words to calm her and ease her tension. She needed him – just him. But if she sought him out, she would have to explain to him the whole ordeal with Mary and he would come into the knowledge what Mary thought he was lower than them - and that was just plain stupid. She knew he cared for Mary because Regina loved her and so did David. Him and David had become very close friends and valued him as a friend and a person very much. It was all too hard to explain and re-live anyway. So, she clicked the send button and turned off her phone.
.*.
He didn't get it; he thought that after the night before, she would be more welcoming to his attentions. That was not the case though; he worried about her and wanted to see what he could do to make her feel better. Whatever had happened that morning he wanted to know what he could do. He had attempted to call her after the text she sent but it went straight to voicemail without a single ring which meant she had turned her phone off. It was dead week and so classes were still in session. Knowing Regina, if he was going to talk to her, he was going to do it until she finished her last class. That was until 3pm today. So, he would do that and wait until then.
To pass the time after his classes were finished, he decided to have lunch with David and catch up. He was becoming very close to him and had confided in him the situation that was going on with his mom and Marian. He realized that the guys were trusting and were very supportive of the situation.
"So, how are you and Mary doing? Still rocking the love boat?" Robin asked.
"Were great. She's amazing and sweet and just perfect," David gleamed. Yes, he was head over heels in love – he looked like an idiot.
"So, you and Regina made up I take it?"
Robin nodded, "Yes, we made up and we spent some time together." Robin couldn't hide the giddy look in his face, "God, I'm falling for her hard and it's maddening."
David chuckled, "It appears those two girls have us wrapped around our fingers, don't they?"
"It's crazy, we've barely spent time actually together, like dating properly and it's like…," he couldn't find the words to explain it; because there were not, it was more this knowing – a feeling. Like coming up for fresh air on a hot day, that comfort of being home and secure. It felt like your life was aligned in the correct path, like you were exactly where you were meant to be and it was so right and so great. It was like the last piece of a puzzle was placed and you saw this beautiful picture in it, and it all made sense in the world.
"You mean love?" David prompted.
Robin grinned sheepishly and smiled at his friend. Yes, the guy was falling for Regina and you could see it in his dimpled smile.
After they ate they talked about their plans for the holidays and for new year's. David let him know that he would be going to London for a few days before schools started for a business trip with his father and wanted him to go with him. Since Robin was flying home for the holidays, he would arrange for him to be picked up and flown to where David and his father would be. Since Robin was interested in business he wanted him to meet his father and help him get a leg up before he graduated college.
"David, that means a lot to me, truly." Robin said.
"I consider you a close friend, Robin," David began, "So, have you gotten a Christmas gift for Regina yet?"
"Yes, I have. I had it for a while now. Before Thanksgiving. With my part-time job at the bar near campus, I was able to get her something. It's not expensive or anything, but-," David noticed the anxiously look in Robin's face. He knew Regina for some time and knew that Robin had nothing to worry about. So, he decided to cut him off before to ease his mind.
"Regina isn't that kind of girl, Robin. Trust me, I can tell. I'm sure she will love anything you give her."
Robin smiled at David's words, "Thanks. I just… I want to give her everything. Does that sound crazy?"
David shook his head, "You're a love-sick puppy, man."
.*.
He was waiting for her class to finish. He sat outside of the class on a nearby bench on his phone. He'd just gotten off the phone with his brother John who had explained to him his mother's current situation. She was still stable, which was a good sign. He would let Regina know of the some-what good news. As the last few of Regina's classmates exited the classroom, Robin noticed she was not in the group. He made his way outside of the building and attempted to call her. This time she answered.
"Hi." She answered softly.
"Hi, babe. You alright? I was looking to meet after your class but you're not here."
"Yeah, sorry. It's been an annoying day. I left early. I actually was walking to your dorm." Regina replied.
"Can't stay away from me, huh?" he said with a smirk. He knew it, just knew that she had rolled her eyes at that comment.
"Someone's got a big ego."
"That's your fault."
"Are you going to come meet me or am I going to be kept waiting all day, Locksley?" Yeah, he liked her quick-witted humor.
"On my way, milady. Don't fret, your prince charming is coming to the rescue." He said jokingly and in return she gave him a chuckle and a scoff.
Once he had made his way inside the dorm, he found Regina sitting on the couch doing some homework. She was so engrossed in her work that she didn't even hear the door open. He stood there for a bit taking her in, just the sight of her and it made him feel that same feeling he couldn't explain.
"God, you're beautiful." He breathed out and she lifted her head to meet his eyes. The bluest of blue she had ever seen meeting the earthiest brown.
She looked sad. He could tell in her eyes. She didn't respond to his admission and she simply put her book down and stood to embrace him. She wrapped her arms around his neck and hugged him tightly, never wanting to let go of the feel of him. He wrapped his arms around her small waist and kissed her hair. They hugged for a moment, snugging into each other's touch and taking in each other's scent.
"Tell me what's happened, love," he murmured against her ear. This is where she wanted to be. In this moment with him.
They laid in his bed snuggled together with her head laid against the crook of his neck. She had told him everything that happened with Mary (he had pressed on telling him everything - he knew something was off with her) and her thoughts on having to tell Daniel about it all. He had listened actively and she appreciated him greatly for it. After she had finished speaking they drew into silence for a bit. He ran his fingers through her hair softly, easing her worries and kissing her forehead every few minutes.
"What do you think of all this, Regina?" he asked moments later.
She looked up to him, "I'm going to talk to Daniel. He's been my friends since I can remember. I've shared a lifelong friendship with him and I truly do care for him. He's like a brother to me."
Robin felt a sense of relief that she saw Daniel only as a friend, quite literally friend zoning him. He was relieved that there were no true feelings for Daniel from her part.
"I do have to confess to you that I was starting to have a slight crush on him." She said and with that; his relief was obliterated and his heart sagged.
She noticed his pained look at the utterance of the dreaded confession. He didn't respond at all, simply took in her words. But she wanted to provide him with reassurance. She believed in honesty and she wanted to do things right both with Robin and Daniel. She cupped Robin's cheek and kissed his lips – sealing away his worries with an affirmation of her affection for him.
"I was forcing myself to like him you could say. Daniel is such a gentleman, a sweet guy that I know any girl would be lucky to have him. And while those qualities would make any girl feel special and wanted, it never compared to what I have felt the few times I have been with you."
Robin smiled a relieved grin at her and gave her kiss on her lips in return, "I've never felt this way with anyone – ever," he said as he released from her lips.
"I don't want to be the bearer of bad news," Regina began, "But, I think that for now, until I talk to Daniel, we shouldn't be physical. It's just… I respect Daniel, and I technically cheated on him."
"You did no such thing, Regina. You didn't want to be with him." Robin defended, cupping her cheek.
"No, Robin. I did cheat on him, I may not have wanted to be with him but I never voiced that and I was in a relationship with him. It's not right, and I don't want to be that person. I want to do it right. Not just for Daniel, but out of respect for myself." He looked disappointed at her words; how in the hell was he going to be able to last not hugging or kissing her if he had just been able to do that a few hours ago yesterday? This was insanity.
She realized she was good at reading his face, he was disappointed even they he was nodding at her in agreement. He was so good; he was respecting her wishes and choice even if it wasn't what he wanted.
"Just until New Years. Then, starting January, I am all yours," she smirked.
"You quite better be," he said, "Now, I've got some news too. I'm going to see my mum this holiday. I'm flying right after classes end next morning. Don't get mad… I'm going with Marian."
Her brows furrowed and immediately he was there doing damage control, "I had planned this while we weren't talking. Marian said it was her good excuse to do shopping in Paris for her. She's leaving me in Essex and she will go to Paris. We won't be together."
At bringing up Marian into the conversation, a thought that had been nudging her since they were getting closer came to her mind, "Have you two… you know?"
"What?"
"Had sex?" she said timidly.
He nodded embarrassingly. God, this was torture to tell her, "I'll be honest, yes, we have. But since I met you, I stopped. She's been upset with me and been making things difficult but nothing I can't handle."
She wasn't stupid. She knew with the role of being in a relationship came sex. It was a given – but it still sting ed. She knew though, that Robin didn't do it out of want but out of need. She was pretty relieved when he said that he had stopped when he met her, it meant to her that he had been serious from the beginning.
"And your mom, how is she?"
"Stable… it's good news. Means nothing bad has happened at least, right?" and she nodded.
"We are still on for Spring Break, right? We're going to see your mom."
"Yes. Thank you for that Regina, you have no idea how much it means to me."
They talked and talked until the darkness of winter covered the skies. They laughed and snacked on semi-burnt grilled cheese that Robin made (yeah, Will was right – he can't cook) and delicious cold beer. Laughs, kisses and loving gazes filled Robin's room. They had agreed they'd spend this last night in whatever way they wanted, because this was going to be the last time until the beginning of the New Year that they would be like this. They had put relaxing music in the background as they talked and enjoyed each others company. Songs played from Regina's iPhone, songs randomly from her Pandora station.
So, after eating and kissing each other hungrily, they found themselves with their clothes on the floor, Regina bare chested with only silky panties to cover her and Robin naked, his member pulsing wildly wanting entrance in Regina's core. He lovingly sucked on her pebbled nipples hearing whispered moans release from Regina as her back arched in need of him. The pulsing need in between her thighs found his cock and rubbed against it causing Robin to growl and slightly bight on her nipple and pitch the other. A delicious whimper escaped her mouth and he knew, she was his.
"Robin. Oh god, I want you." She moaned as she rubbed with more fever against his cock.
He trailed kisses down the valley of her plump breasts. He trailed down her belly giving her kisses his hands reached up to take hear breasts in his hands. Kneading them and running thumbs over her pearled nipples as he tightened on them causing her to release a sexually aroused whimper that, he knew, had him seeping pre-cum uncontrollably.
He trailed down to her core and pressed a kiss over her silk panties right on her clit and her thighs tightened his head to keep him there. She was on fire, her core wanted him, it demanded him and she would give it what it needed.
He hooked his fingers at the waistband of her panties kissed down as she removed them completely.
"Robin… please." She pleaded him. She was pulsating with desire for him.
"Tell me what you want, darling. I'll give it to you," he murmured as he kissed the softness of her thighs.
"You…," she moaned in whispered breaths. As she quickened her breaths in nee, song came up that when listening to it recently, she would thing of Robin. It started slow tempo, bass and guitar strumming as they both continued to enjoy each others touch. As the piano harmonized with the other instruments, the voice in the song sang slowly.
If I ain't got nothing, I got you
If I ain't got something I don't give a damn, 'cause I got it with you
He continued to kiss her thighs he parted her thighs a bit more to see her bundles in want for him, "I want to taste you. You're gorgeous, Regina you know that?" he said with heat and dark eyes full of lust.
She blushed at his confessions and bucked slightly nudging him to tend to her burning need, "Show me." She said softly.
And it's me and you
That's all we'll have when the world is through
'Cause baby we ain't got nothing without love
Darling you got enough for the both of us
With that he took hold of her thighs and hooked them over his shoulders and gripped her hips tightly. He pressed a kiss to her clit first, lovingly and then his tongue licked up her clit and she bucked in response, "Fuck, Robin… more please …baby more that's so good."
He did as she asked and sucked on her clit and the most delicious moan escaped her mouth. He moved his hands to play with her breasts, pulling and teasing at her nipples and he sucked and licked her wanting clit. She bucked towards his face as she pleaded him, "Don't stop Robin… please baby don't ever stop. It's so good Robin, you make me feel so good."
"You taste so good, babe. So fucking delicious, I could eat you all day." He said as he had released a long suck that had her tightening her grip on the sheets. She was close – so close. She wanted him, she wanted all of him and she knew she was ready.
When my days look low, pull me in close and don't let me go
Make love to me, so when the worlds at war, let our love heal us all
Right now baby make love to me me me me me
Oh oh make love to me
"I want you, Robin, please, baby." She begged as he came up to give her a kiss. She tasted herself on him and she found it so sexy and erotic.
"You have me, my love."
"I want you… inside. Please."
"A-Are you sure? You deserve a perfect first time, Regina. Something special."
She knew she wanted her first time to be with him. She didn't care when, all she knew was that she wanted it to be with him. She had not felt ready before but here, being with him in this intimate and passionate moment there was nothing more perfect – he was perfect.
She smiled at him and kissed him bringing his body closer to hers. As their lips parted she spoke, "You are special to me. With you, it's perfect." She looked at his hungry eyes and bit her lip, "Make love to me, Robin."
Their lips met softly and he said, "I'm clean, I-,"
"I trust you." She admitted. He nodded and began to move off the bed to get a condom but she halted him with a pull of his arms, "I'm on the pill."
He moved back to position himself on top of her, "You tell me when to stop Regina. If I hurt you-,"
"I tell you, I promise." And with that he plunged his lips on hers. Kissing rough and needing, he sucked on her bottom lip and a heat grew in between her thighs; a fire that she wanted him to calm.
"Robin… please." She moaned. He didn't need motivation, god, he was hard as a rock from the plain sight of her nakedness – from her deliciously plump breasts to her needing bundle of nerves calling for him.
She opened her legs for him and felt his erection run slowly down her bundles and it caused her to buck slightly. He prompted her to wrap her legs around his waist and he positioned himself in front of her entrance. Her hot, soaking wanting entrance. He was having a difficult time not releasing just by the feel of her sweet entrance at his tip.
He dipped slightly in her, giving her time to adjust to his size because he was big.
"More… please, baby." Regina whimpered.
He slowly slid inside her, she tightened around his shaft as he slid inside and he stopped, "Relax, my love. It will feel better."
She nodded and he kissed her, "Look at me, Regina. Stay on me. It's me and you."
He slid slowly inside her, filling her completely as she gasped mouth opened at the feel of her taking him in. It had hurt at first but as he slowly moved in and out of her, giving her time to adjust and feel the pleasure of him; she began to love that feeling. She felt full of him, "Y-Youu're… so big, Robin."
"Does it hurt, darling?" she shook her head and he began to feel her attempting to move them to a slow rhythm.
"More, Robin. Please, baby," she moaned. She trailed her hand up her tits and began to massage the wanting nipples. He dipped down to suck on the other as she moaned in pleasure of his moving at slightly quicker pace inside her, filling her slowly to the hilt. She had never felt a pleasure like that; they weren't even finished and she knew she wanted to feel it again – over and over.
With their bodies filling one another; in motions expressing their affections and their unspoken growing love the song continued marking their moment. Imprinting it within the walls praising their bubble of intimacy.
Baby we ain't got nothing but love
And darling you got enough for the both of us ooh
Make love to me when my days look low
Pull me in close and don't let me go
Robin' growled groans filled the room, "Fuck sweetheart. I love how you feel. So tight… fuck, so warm and tight. God, I love it, darling."
"Robiiin…," she was close, god she was going to come soon. Her stomach tightened and she began to feel the tingling of her body reaching the cusp of her soon to be orgasm.
"Tell me when you're going to come, darling, I'm so close, I won' t be able to wait longer, love. You're so good, I won't last my love."
Their eyes met in an intense gaze, Robin continued to pump into her, lovingly taking his cock to her g-spot and Regina couldn't take it, the feeling of him inside her filing her up.
As the last part of the song played, their muffled moans and breaths growing louder. Sweated bodies so closed as they become one.
Make love to me so when the worlds at war
Let our love heal us all
Help me let down my guard
Make love to me me me me me
Oh oh make love to me me me me me
"Robin! Robin! Robiiiin Oh! Yes!" Her body tightened around him and she pushed herself closer to him. Moaning as she crashed her lips on his; her legs tightened around him harder and she pushed him inside her roughly one, twice, thrice as her orgasm reached her, electrifying her body. Then she felt him growl and his pace decreased; pumping in slowly and stilling his movement spilling his seed in her. She felt the thrust of him inside her, at the hilt of her his seed swam around her, filling her walls coating her with him, claiming her as his. She gifted him with her virginity and with every fiber of her being, she knew that he had gifted her the love and tenderness she had always wanted in return.
.*.
After spending half the night with Robin for the first time, Robin dropped her off in front of her building. Both smitten, kissing each other generously, wrapping one another in their arms and taking in the beautiful moment that they shared. Robin had asked her a few times if he had been gentle with her and she kept reassuring him that it had been more than perfect. With a bite of her lips, she whispered into his ear that she couldn't wait for him to take her again soon – over and over again.
She had been a bit hesitant about sex before Robin. She was secretly a romantic but wouldn't show it and had hoped that the person who would be her first would be nothing but a proper gentleman and who was loving and gentle. Life couldn't have been more generous that to have it be with Robin - who exceeded all her hopes.
The days following that night, her and Robin had struggled to stay away from each other let alone be less physical. They had made an effort to meet in public so that they wouldn't be inclined to kiss or hug more than they should. But she wanted him, she craved him – her body needed more of him. After their night it was driving her wild to not be near him.
They had spoken on the phone at night a few times when Robin was working a late night at the bar. She had wondered how he had been able to work at a bar when he wasn't even of age and he simply told her that he worked his charms with the owner. But then Will had hollered over the phone that he had gotten a fake ID.
They had met for secret-lunch at Egg-celent that Saturday but the rest of the week they had only texted and called at night. Marian had decided to stick around with Robin a bit more than usual. Everyone in their group of friends agreed that Marian had gone to all that trouble of blackmailing Robin with his mother's illness just so that she had a boy toy. No one liked her. Regina would start to close off from Robin when she found out that he would be with Marian for a couple more hours during some days but Robin would reassure her he wouldn't let anything happen. Regina still wasn't very happy, but she would try to get over it because she knew that it was only temporary and that it was to make sure that Robin's mother was getting treatment.
She hadn't spoken to Mary for a few days now. It had been quite awkward in the dorm. She had told Emma about the argument and all the things that were said. She was also pretty shocked at Mary's behavior as well. Mary had been to herself the whole time and hadn't really spoke to anyone. Regina was still upset with her and was not in the mood to interact with her. She had not realized that this was the first time in all their years of friendship that they had a breaking off this bad. Regina was starting to think that maybe, just maybe, they would begin to grow apart. It hurt her heart deeply because Mary had always been a constant companion in her life. She would just have to wait and see how time helped heal and bring them back together.
It was the last day of fall semester. Robin had asked Regina if it was okay to give her the Christmas gift he had planned for her a few months in advance since they would not be seeing each other for Christmas. He had told her he wanted to take her to a little mini get away for a few hours as a little farewell since he would not be seeing her for a while. She was hesitant at first given the situation and the distance they were trying to place in the meantime but she missed him so much and just wanted to be held by him for a few hours if just that.
He had informed her to dress comfortable. Preferably jeans as he let her know they would be sitting mostly. So, that's what she did. She had gone with black jeans and a crème colored cashmere sweater and over a floral black leather jacket. As she was putting on her coat, he had texted her that he was waiting for her in their usual spot – behind the dorm building. She quickly grabbed her phone, the gift bag for Robin and ran out.
She wasn't sure where they were going but he had let her know that it was walking distance. As they walked they talked about Regina's varied taste in music and how he was not sure she had a specific taste to begin with.
"Seriously, how is it that you can love David Bowie but then also have an inexplicable addiction to Beyoncé while loving Bach's Suite 1? Not even the same genre."
Regina laughed through the cold air, "I'm telling you, it's about the songs. It has nothing to do with the genre. If you find a song that sticks… it just sticks."
"And you also said you like Spanish music, right?"
"Yes, how can I not? My dad is Cuban and Puerto Rican. I literally have salsa running through my veins. I grew up listening to Spanish music. It's honestly not any different from music that's in English."
"So, you can dance?" he prompted.
"It's not my choice, but, my Mima Isabel made me learn every summer I would visit her. I had to learn everything from merengue all the way to cumbia."
"You'll have to show me those moves one day," he smirked as he kissed her cheek.
Regina replied in a heartly laugh, "You'll wait for some time then Locksley, I only dance when I visit my grandmother. My Papito Pablo has to pry me off my seat sometimes."
"Mima Isabel and Papito Pablo? That's your…?"
"My grandmother. But in Spanish you can refer to grandparents as Mama or Mamita, Papa or Papito or the usual Abuela or Abuelo. It usually depends what nationality you are. My other cousins would always call my grandmother Mima so it just stuck I guess." She explained.
"Are you close to your grandparents?" he asked as the placed his hand around her waist bringing her.
"Very. She actually makes a point to talk to me once a week. She can be too loving at types. Typical Latina grandmothers. But it's sweet. A lot different that the Mills that's for sure." She replied disappointedly.
"I was curious to know, why is your dad's last name Vega and yours is Mills?"
She huffed sarcastically, "I wish I knew. My mother tells me it's because she wanted to be unconventional and have their children have the mother's last name instead of the father's. For feminisms sake, you could say. I for one, think that's bull. My parents are equals. I've seen their relationship my entire life. That's not them."
"You think that's part of that whole secret their keeping from you?"
"I think so," she replied. He noticed her silence given the conversation and then she said, "I'm sorry, can we talk about something else? I rather not talk about things that are frustrating me right now."
He brought them to a halt and said, "Well, you are in luck because we have arrived." He pointed towards the building they had halted in front of.
"The Astrophysics Building?" she said raising an eyebrow.
He chuckled at her, "Yes, we are going to fly to outer space. Ready to suite up and be a spaceman just like Bowie?" he said as he strolled her into the building.
As they made their way inside a guy, who appeared to be a student, greeted them in whispers as he guided them down a hallway.
She was wondering what was going on. It was pretty late at night and most of the faculty had gone for the holidays,
"Are we allowed to be here?" she whispered to Robin.
"As long as we don't get caught," he replied dangerously. She felt an excitement fill her whole body as she clutched tighter to Robin's arm.
The guy opened the door to the dome shaped room that had an enormous metal telescope staring into the star filled night sky. As she walked inside she was in awe at the glittering night sky. As she scanned the room she saw a picnic setting right under the telescope.
A red and while plaid blanket laid with a wooden picnic basket and scattered around were tea-light candles. There was already slow tempo music playing in the background. She took in the sight, Robin had outdone himself. She couldn't help but feel the swell of her heart at the sight of Robin's gesture to her.
She felt a hand land on the small of her back and she turned to see a nervously smiling Robin.
"Do you like it?" he asked as he bit his lip with nerves.
She turned to face him and she cupped his cheeks giving him a soft kiss, "It's perfect. Beautiful." She whispered with a smile.
"Come," he said drawing her towards the picnic setting. As they sat down he began to pull out the food he had back for them, "I've got macaroons for dessert (I know you like the coffee ones), champagne, sparkling water, some cut fruit and tomato and mozzarella paninis."
She bit her lip at the sight of all the delicious food. It was apparent that he had paid attention to what she liked because all that he had selected were things that she had mentioned she liked to eat, "It's all so perfect, Robin. It looks delicious."
Robin's smile grew at her liking of the food. He felt relieved that she liked what he had done. He then remembered what David had told him that Regina was different. That she would like what he had given her and that money was not important. With that, he felt a bit more relaxed and served them some champagne and toasted to the new year and Christmas.
As they ate the talked more about their families and the things they liked. Robin told her about Belle love for books and desire to be a writer and Tinks aspirations to be a fashion designer. He also talked a bit longer about John and how much he loved his little brother. He told her about their bond as siblings and how John and Belle were the most alike while Tink and him were the ones that looked alike. Robin and Tink looked most like their mother and Belle and John were the ones that looked like their father. Fair skinned and dark brown hair and hazelled eyes to match.
The conversation of his father came after that and she told him that he had left their when John had just been born. They didn't know much about him just that they didn't have his last name. Their last name, Locksley, came from their mother. His mother had fallen deeply in love with her father but he was never a committed partner and would only come back when he pleased. The last time she let him do that was the time that John was born. Her mother took all of her four kids and cared and raised them by herself. Never asking anything from their deadbeat father.
She knew that talking about his family was difficult as he missed them all dearly. She took hold of his hand and kissed it tenderly, soothing it at he spoke of his family and the love he had for them.
Just as her, he didn't want to dwell on depressing talk on their time together – he wanted to cherish happily the moments with her.
"Shall we take a wack at this contraption here?" he asked as helped her stand and walked towards the giant telescope.
He positioned Regina right under it and instructed her as best he could on how to look into it. He had to take a quick lesson from his friend a few days ago and he hoped he had remembered correctly. He knew he had as the confirmation came from Regina's wide grin and amazed gasps.
"Robin, that's Jupiter!" she gasped.
He adjusted the telescope a bit and another gasp came, "Is that…"
"Orion Nebula, and just under it is Orion's Belt. See it?"
"It's beautiful." She hummed softly.
"Stunning." He replied as he looked at her. He couldn't help it. This girl was all and more than he had ever imagined. The mere excitement she expressed for stars and the setting he had prepared for her turned her giddy with happiness and he couldn't help but feel that he wanted to have her happy all the time. They continued to look at different constellations and, planets and stars for a few more minutes.
They sat back down in the picnic blanket and Robin took out the coffee macaroons and fed her one as she took a sip of champagne. The attentions he gave her had her smiling shyly as she was never used to being dined so lovingly. The night could not have been more perfect she thought.
"Now, presents," he said as he looked through the basket.
"Oh, Robin that has been more than an amazing gift already. You spoil me." Regina said as she began to grab her gift bag that she had for him.
"I just want to show you how much I care for you." Robin said giving her a peck in her lips.
"I'll go first!" Regina said handing him the small gift bag.
She bit her lip nervously as she saw him remove the tissue paper. He smiled as she took one item out of the bag, it was a tiny box that had a ribbon wrapped around it. He opened it up and smiled at it, "Regina, this is so awesome."
"If you're going to listen to music, you have to experience it properly." She said. He took out of the box a Sony vintage navy-blue Walkman cassette player with parring headphones.
"Open it," she encouraged. He opened it to find a cassette tape already inside labeled "Regina's Mix for Robin #1"
"So you can experience the songs the way they should be," she smiled at him. He gave her another kiss and another after that thanking her in whispers.
"There's more inside," she said and he dug in to see what else lay hidden.
He took out a rectangular shaped item wrapped in Christmas paper with another bow on it. He unwrapped it and looked up at her biting his lip, "This is the book?"
She nodded, "So you can be the judge." They had talked about the book "Like Water for Chocolate" and the forbidden love of the two main characters. Robin had never read the book, so in one of their walks Regina explained to him the plot about how the youngest girl had a duty to take care of her parents in old age and to never marry. While the love of her life married her oldest sister and they both had a torrid affair with magical sex in the nights. Robin couldn't understand how they both didn't just run off together to be in love. While, Regina told him it wasn't that easy and that the girls sense of duty and love of family kept her from following her heart. He said that he would have to read it one day so they could discuss it objectively. So, now, he planned to read it over the break and return next semester full of points to discuss.
"There's one more thing!" Regina said. As he dug in for the last of the gift he took out a wooden cubed box. He opened it to find a Christopher Ward C1 Classic Chronometer watch with a handcrafted leather band. It was a watch he had been wanting for a long time and he had never told her anything about it.
"I noticed you were eyeing it while in New York. Will confirmed my suspicions." She said as she smiled at him. He was in disbelief. This was an expensive watch, and he felt like it was too grand a gift to accept even if it wasn't making a dent in Regina's bank account.
"Darling, I love it. Truly. But it's too much, I can't accept it, love."
"No, Robin, take it. Please." She persuaded.
"Darling it's like one grand. I can't," he replied.
She was not going to hear anything from him. She kissed him fervently, delving her hands in his scalp causing a moan to escape his mouth that was now filled with her adventurous tongue. She their lips parted, she spoke close enough to his lips that brushed against hers, "You are keeping it. You will wear it when we make love you. Only that. Got it?"
Well, shit. He wasn't going to say no to that. This sexual side of Regina that had appeared after her first time was rough and so erotic. It gave his a throbbing sensation in his member just think of how lustful she had become. So, in return he kissed her back slipping his tongue in her, playing lovingly with her lips and sucking slightly as he parted. He moved to hand the gift he had for her.
The wrapping was golden with a black lace ribbon around it. She unwrapped it carefully and opened the box; she gasped at the sight of what he had given her.
"Since your birthday is in February. It's your birthstone," Robin explained. It was a beautiful Meira T Rose Gold Rough Amethyst pendant necklace with tiny diamonds around the rim of the stone. The stone was a deep purple with a shade of soft lilac at the edges of the pendant.
"Oh, Robin, this is so beautiful. I love it!" she said as tears pricked her eyes.
She turned around prompting him to put it on her and as he locked it, he placed a soft kiss on her shoulder. She turned around and smashed her lips on his. Letting him know in between kisses how much she loved her gift and that tonight was the most special Christmas night she ever had.
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She opened the door to her dorm. All lights turned off and she could hear the creek of the wooden floors as she dreaded carefully to her room. She had a wonderful night with Robin. She couldn't help but gleam at their time together. They had parted hesitantly not wanting to leave each other kisses or embrace. After minutes of back and forth kisses, goodbyes, happy new years and merry Christmases, they parted ways for the night.
As she walked passed their small living room, she noticed from under the door of Mary's room that her light was still on. She heard sniffling and whimpers coming from inside. She stood next to the door leaning her ear in to see if she was okay. She heard muffled cries and sniffles from inside. Her sisterly instinct kicked in, wanting to make sure she was okay. Even if they were fighting, if Mary was not well, she would be there for her.
She knocked softly, "Mary, is everything okay?"
She heard a clearing of Mary's voice as she said brokenly, "Yeah, I'm fine."
Okay, she was fine. Regina took a step back and pursed her lips in hesitation. She couldn't just leave her like that. So, she opened cautiously. Mary laid on her bed cocooned in blankets with whimpers and reddened tear-filled eyes.
Regina walked towards the side of the bed and began to soothe Mary's shoulder, "Oh sweetheart, what's wrong?"
Mary looked at Regina with the most heartbroken eyes, "D-David broke up w-with me."
"What?! Why?" This couldn't be true. They were both so in love. How could something like this happened? What had happened?
"I told him about our f-fight… and what I said to you about Robin. H-He said he couldn't be with someone l-like m-me who thought like t-tha-at. T-that cared about socials-s-s classes and i-image." She said as she broke in sobs. Regina quickly took off her shoes and dipped into the blankets with her. She wrapped her arms around her and hugged her tightly and let her cry.
"I'm so sorry you're hurting Mary," she said softly, "We can talk to David see what can be done. You two are so in love. It can't be the end."
As Mary sobbed she attempted to speak, "You were right, Regina, I'm just a stupid naïve girl. I'm s-sorry, Regina. I'm s-so sorry-y."
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So, here we are at the next chapter. I hope you all like the sweetness of Robin and Regina. Regina's music tastes stem from my own. I am also Latina who is fluent in both Spanish and English so given Lana's background I wanted to emphasize that as part of her Regina's life and make it known since it will also be important to the plot later on. Thank you for the support and the comments and feedback. I read it all!
We have some major drama coming for the next chapter – and a mini spoiler – a big secret will be revealed!
What did you all think of the fight with Mary and Regina?
What about Regina's first time? I've never really written smut so I hope I did well and you all like it.
What about their little picnic? I thought it was so cute!
Lastly, poor Mary got dumped by David because of her thoughts of wealth and social classes. Do you think he was right to break up with her for that?
Let me know your thoughts!
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Nan xx
