A/N: It's gonna get a little dark again, at the end of this chapter.
Chapter 9: Sunset
Regina's eyes popped open at the first sign of the dawn of a new day. It wasn't just any day, it was the day. She was taking Emma out on a date and she wanted everything to be perfect. It had been nearly a week since the younger woman had been staying there and she was more than delighted having her there. She rolled over to face the blonde and smiled as she watched her sleep peacefully. She traced her index finger softly along Emma's jawline, before stroking her thumb against her puckered bottom lip.
Olive green eyes fluttered open before focusing on dark chocolate brown. Emma smiled as she caught the older woman's retreating hand, pressing a kiss to it. "Good morning." She said sleepily.
"Good morning." The brunette said.
The two women laid in silence, staring into each other's eyes. They smiled and leaned in, startled apart, when a light knock sounded at the bedroom door.
"Mom? Emma? Are you guys awake?" Henry asked.
Emma blushed and sat up against the headboard, drawing her knees up to her chest.
Regina frowned as she noticed a change in the younger woman before assuring Henry that they were awake.
Moments later their son entered the room, climbed into the bed and made himself comfortable between them.
"Good morning mom's." He said cheekily.
"Good morning Henry." The older woman said lovingly.
"Good morning kid." His blonde mother said, stifling a yawn and ruffling his hair.
Henry looked between his brunette and blonde mother, noticing the blush on the younger woman's face. "Am I interrupting something?" He asked, raising an eyebrow.
"No!" Emma said unconvincingly.
The boy smirked and the younger woman swore he was all Regina at that moment."Uh huh..." He said suspiciously.
"Right, uh, I'll go downstairs and get started on breakfast." Emma said, throwing the covers off of her body and straightening her t-shirt over her short shorts.
The brunette caught a peek of the younger woman's ass and subconsiously licked her lips.
Regina walked into the kitchen to see the blonde placing an omelette onto a plate. She stepped up to the younger woman and grabbed the skillet out of her hand, placing it in the sink, before trapping the blonde between her body and the counter, causing their hips to be pressed together. The brunette nearly groaned at the contact.
"I didn't get my morning kiss, Emma." The older woman purred seductively.
Emma swallowed audibly. She felt the sexual tension hanging heavily in the air between them. She placed her hands on the brunette's hips and looked into her eyes, "I'm sorry." She said playfully. She wrapped her arms around the older woman's waist, tilted her head and closed her lips onto the full ones in front of her.
Regina laced her fingers into the younger woman's curls and returned the kiss with fervor. After a few moments of discovering the blonde's mouth she released her. "Much better." She said breathily.
Emma ran her fingers through her hair, blushing and clearing her throat. "Henry! Breakfast!" She called. She stepped away from the older woman to head out of the kitchen, but paused when she felt soft fingers enclose her hand.
"Aren't you eating breakfast with us?" The brunette asked.
"I'm not hungry." The blonde said.
Regina pursed her lips and narrowed her eyes.
"I'll eat lunch at Granny's, I promise." The younger woman said in surrender.
"I could bring you something at the station and we can have lunch together." The older woman suggested.
The younger woman just suspected the brunette just wanted to be there in case she couldn't keep her meal down, in case she needed her. She had thrown up less in her week at the older woman's house than she had in months. She wasn't sure how or why, but every moment she spent with Regina and everytime she was in her arms, she felt better.
"Alright." Emma said quietly, backing out of the kitchen.
She ascended the stairs, entered their bedroom and showered. She dressed and headed downstairs to see the brunette off to work with a mug of coffee and kiss.
The hours ticked by agonizingly slow for Emma and Regina as they counted down the hours until five pm.
They younger woman found herself turning into an unraveling ball of energy by four forty-five. It was really happening! She was going on a date with Regina Mills the ex Evil Queen! The love of her life. She turned off her computer, pushed away from her desk and glanced around the station once more before leaving.
The older woman seemed to look up at her clock for what seemed like the one hundredth time. Time was ticking by so slowly. She couldn't wait for her evening with Emma. She had planned a perfect evening and she hoped it would be unforgettable for the blonde. Finally her clock stroke five. She nearly ran from her office!
The two women met in the foyer.
"Hey." Emma said shyly.
"Hello Emma." Regina said.
The brunette stepped closer to the younger woman and pulled her flush against her. She just wanted to hold her.
The blonde's breathe hitched and a blush instantly flooded her pale cheeks. Her eyes dropped to the floor as she sighed contentedly. "So uh is there a requirement on the clothing for this evening?" She asked after a few moments.
"It's warm out you can wear whatever you choose. I know you'll look stunning." The older woman said.
Emma reluctantly pulled away from the brunette, but continued looking into her warm dark eyes. "I'm going to go get ready in the guest room then." She said, as she began backing away towards the stairs.
Regina watched as Emma went up the stairs and sighed. She really was in love with the blonde. She headed up the stairs and entered their bedroom, laid out her clothes and hopped into the shower.
When the older woman took a look at the blonde she didn't attempt to hide the fact she was gawking. The younger woman was wearing a white strapless sundress with a sweetheart neckline, white sandals and her hair straight, hanging over her left shoulder. She was beautiful! More beautiful than the brunette had ever seen her.
'Gorgeous.' Regina thought.
The blonde took in the brunette's apparel from the feet up. She was clad in black sandals, black skinny jeans and a red halter top. It was the most relaxed the younger woman had ever seen her. The way the skinny jeans hugged the older woman's legs made the younger woman feel a knot in the pit of her stomach. She looked hot!
'So sexy' Emma thought.
"You look...wow!" Emma said speechlessly.
"Thank you. You look beautiful." Regina said.
"Soo...where are we going?" The blonde asked.
"That my dear is a surprise." The older woman said with a grin.
They got into the brunette's car and headed to their destination.
Regina decided to take them on a picnic at her private beach and take a horseback ride at sunset. The drive there was silent but not uncomfortably so. When they got there the older woman laid out a blanket and worked a little magic causing their meal to appear.
Emma's mouth dropped open. It was beautiful. She felt so treasured knowing the careful planning she knew the brunette must have put into it.
The older woman popped open a bottle of wine, poured two glasses and stuck the bottle on ice. She handed one to the blonde and smiled. "What do you think?" She asked.
The blonde took a sip of her wine, set the glass down in the warm sand beside her and looked out into the water. "It's incredible, all of it. Thank you for bringing me here." She said quietly.
The brunette slid closer to the younger woman and cupped her face in her hands, kissing her softly. "You're welcome." She murmured against the blondes mouth.
The blonde wrapped her arms around the older woman's neck and pressed their lips back together. She sighed blissfully as their lips began their familiar rythym.
Regina ended up on her back with the blonde stradding her and her hands began to roam. She smiled into the kiss as she felt the younger woman respond. She ran her hands up and down Emma's body, squeezing at her sides.
Emma broke the kiss, sat up and climbed off of the brunette. She scratched at her head nervously. "Uh...sorry..." She said, looking to the water.
"It's ok Emma, I know you're not ready." The older woman said.
The younger woman snapped her head in Regina's direction. "But I really want to. It's just...I'm afraid." She said softly.
Regina grasped the blonde's face gently and looked her directly in the eye. "I would never hurt you Emma. I meant it when I said I'd wait for you." She said reassuringly.
"I know..." The younger woman said with a sigh. She grinned widely and pecked the older woman's nose. "But we can still make out!"
"You're such a tease." Regina said shaking her head.
They sat holding hands and watching the waves break against the sand for several minutes.
The brunette stood abruptly and held out her hand for the blonde. When the blonde grabbed her hand, she pulled her to her feet.
"Are we leaving?" Emma asked confused.
"No darling, it's time for part two of the evening." Regina said lovingly.
"Part two?" The blonde repeated somewhat dumbly.
"Come along." The older woman said mysteriously.
They walked a ways down the beach before coming to a stop in front of a big red horse. The brunette paused when she felt the younger woman stop in her tracks.
"It's ok Emma." The older woman said soothingly, patting the blonde's hand. She walked over to the horse and patted it's side and looked back at the younger woman with a large smile. "This is Red. She's a nice girl, aren't you Red?" She said cooing at the animal. The horse neighed happily and nuzzled againt the older woman. She gave the horse another pat and walked back over to Emma. "Part two of our date is a horseback ride along the water's edge during sunset." She beamed.
Emma swallowed nervously as she looked at the beast with ill disguised trepidation. She took a deep breathe and smiled. "As long as I'm with you I don't care what we do."
They mounted the horse and rode along the water's edge. The younger woman held onto the brunette tightly as they trotted along the water. They stopped and watched the sunset in contentment. The blonde kissed the older woman's neck. "Thank you. This was the perfect date. I love you." She said.
"I love you too Emma.I hope there will be many more." Regina said.
The next day...
He was a stranger, everyone knew that the moment he walked into Granny's. Ruby found him irresistible. He had a handsome face and a huge upper body build. He screamed sex on legs! She nearly tripped over herself rushing up to his table to serve him.
"Hi, welcome to Granny's I'm Ruby and I'll be tending to your needs this morning." She said.
"Hello Ruby. I'm Gaston. I'd like a cup of coffee for now please." He said.
"I'll be right back with that." Ruby said.
Gaston looked around the restaurant boredly.
'Quaint little town' He thought.
He was just about to return his attention to his newspaper when blonde curls caught his eye. It was her! He'd never forget her. The way she begged and cried for help. He was getting excited just thinking about it. He never knew what happened to her when he left her bleeding on that trashy motel floor. Pure coincidence to cross paths with her again. As he watched the brunette smile and hand the blonde a cup to go, he had already planned to have her again before he left StoryBrooke. His thoughts were interrupted when Ruby returned with his coffee.
"Here you go. Sorry about the wait. Are you ready to order?" She asked.
"Who is she?" Gaston asked.
"Who's who?' The waitress asked.
"The blonde who just left. What's her name?" He asked.
"Oh the Sheriff? Her name is Emma." Ruby said.
"And where might I find her?" Gaston asked.
"The Sheriff station is just across the street." The waitress explained, pointing.
"Thank you Ruby." Gaston said with a wolfish grin.
"You're welcome. Can I get you anything else?" She asked.
"No that'll be all.I really must be going. I have to stop by and say hello to and old friend." He said.
Ruby shrugged and walked away after the man paid her and left.
Gaston snuck into the Sheriff station and locked the door behind him. He hated to be interrupted. He walked down the hall towards the light at the end and rubbed his hands together when he saw she was alone.
Emma turned when she heard footsteps at the doorway of her office and froze when she saw who was standing there. "You?" She asked shakily.
"Hello Emma it's been a longtime, almost eleven years. You still look so delicious." Gaston said, appraising her body.
The blonde swallowed and backed away as he moved closer. She reached for her gun and cursed herself when she remembered she hardly carried it. "Stay away from me!" She screamed.
The man threw his head back and laughed. He rushed up to her, wrapped his hand around her throat and squeezed. He became more aroused at the choking sounds she made. "I will have you now!" He yelled. He twisted his hand into her hair and threw her into one of the empty cells. He stepped toward her predatorialy.
Emma reared her hand back and smacked him as hard as she could across the face. Scratching him in the process."NO!" She shouted.
"Ohh, nice kitty." Gaston said, inspecting his wound. He landed a punch to the blonde's stomach and laughed when she hunched over and wheezed painfully. He picked her up and threw her onto the bed. She tried to back away so he grabbed her by her shirt and tore it away from her body. He traced his hands up her legs and squeezed at harshly her thighs. "Now to get rid of these troublesome pants." He growled. He placed his hands on the waistband of the denim and shredded them in two. He pressed her down,unzipped his pants and crawled on top of her, before forcing her legs open and roughly slamming into her. "You feel marvelous. So tight..." He gasped above her.
The blonde turned away and wished to God someone would come looking for her or that he would kill her this time as tears poured from her eyes.
Regina picked up her cell phone once more.
1:01 PM it read.
She sighed before placing it down on her desk. Emma was half an hour late for their lunch date. She decided to call Granny's and see if the blonde had stopped by to pick up her order.
"Granny's." Ruby said.
"Ruby, Is Emma there? Has she been there?" Regina asked.
"Sorry Mayor Mills I haven't seen her since she picked up her hot chocolate to go this morning. Maybe she's still with that old friend of hers." The waitress said.
"What friend?" The older woman asked.
"His name is Gaston, he said he was an old friend of Emma's even though he asked her name." Ruby explained.
"Thank you Ruby." Regina said, ending the call.
The brunette quickly left her office. When she made it to the door she found it strange for it to be locked. She felt panic bubble in her stomach. Something was wrong! She just knew it. She flicked her wrist and unlocked the door. That's when she heard the screams. She rushed down the hall and walked into the office and froze when she looked to the right at the row of cells.
The blonde heard the familiar click of Stilletos on linoleum flooring and looked at the door."Gina!" Emma muffled out as the man clapped his hand over her mouth.
The older woman's eyes widened and flashed in anger mixed with fear. She was going to kill him!
Cliffhanger! I know I'm terrible! Show me some love anyway!
