Sorry this took so long my computers keyboard is broken and I can't really even log onto it :'( I don't know when it'll be fixed I borrowed my dad's when I was home to finish this one. Thanks for being patient!


Chapter 9

She was going to kiss me. Wasn't she? She was leaning in to kiss me. We were going to kiss! Regina stood frozen in the kitchen after Emma left. What just happened? Dammit Snow. Regina rolls her eyes and bangs her head on the wall behind her. So I think it's safe to say she likes me, now what? She raises a hand and runs it though her shoulder length brown locks, musing them slightly. She doesn't notice though all thoughts on the long legged blonde whose arms she'd recently been in. She is warm. I knew she would be. Gods I'm turning mushy, that has to her fault. Regina smiles and chuckles feeling the tension release her body. She peaks around the corner to get a glimpse of the front door. The other women were standing around Snow, she can barely make out Emma standing just outside the door talking to Charming. At that moment Emma turns and looks back into the house. Their eyes meet and they both give small smiles, then Regina comes to her senses and blushes, ducking her head back into the kitchen. She misses Emma's smirk. Gods what am I doing?

"Snow its fine, go home and go to bed. We'll all get br—" Ruby pauses her attention drawn to the entrance of the kitchen when she sees Regina poke her head out.

"Ruby?" Ruby grins and turns back to Snow.

"Yeah sorry, we'll all get breakfast at Granny's tomorrow ok? I already asked Granny to let me start a bit later cause of the party. Surprisingly she agreed. Which normally would be cause for concern, but I just went with it this time." She looks back to the kitchen in time to see Regina blush and disappear. Ruby glances quickly behind her to where Emma was talking with Charming, she sees Emma smirk in response. Wonder what happened in the kitchen? Emma better have taken full advantage of the opportunity I gave her. That couldn't have worked out better if I planned it. If she ruined it I'll kill her.

Snow interrupts her thoughts by catching her in a tight bear hug. Ruby catches herself on the wall behind her before hugging the little brunette back.

"Thanks for inviting me. Tonight was great, that machine was awesome. We should do this again sometime." Snow steps back, bumping into Emma as she steps inside the door. "Oops sorry Emma! Are you coming home with us?"

"Uh nah I'm gonna stick around for awhile, see what trouble I can get into too."

"Yeah she promised to help clean up so I'll probably make her stay the night." Ruby winks at Emma, who raises her eyebrows in response.

"Right." Emma throws a glare at Ruby when Snow turns around. Ruby just grins back.

"Good Night Snow."

"Bye!" Snow turns and bounces out the door into David's arms.

"Woah there!"

"Sorry!"

Ruby shut the door chuckling at the couple antics. A voice at her shoulder makes her jump.

"I said I'd help clean up? When did I say that?"

"Right after you thank me for this wonderful idea of a night that finally got you to take the next step!" Emma shifts. "Tell me you made a move!" Ruby elbows Emma in the ribs.

"Ow! Well yeah, sorta."

"What does that mean?"

"Kinda?"

"Even worse."

"Okay, okay well yes. We were like this close." Emma hold up her hands about six inches apart.

"And?"

"And then Snow called for me."

"Dammit, I was so close!"

"You were so close?"

"My plan almost worked!"

"Your plan? I thought this was about me?"

"It is and your making me look bad Sheriff."

"What? How is it my fault we were interrupted?"

Ruby eyes narrow at Emma.

"I'm working on it Rubes."


When the girls returned to the kitchen Regina was well underway in preparing drinks for everyone. Regina looks up and catches Emma's eyes and smiles, Emma smiles back head and finishes the drinks in front of her.

"Aww Regina, you made us drinks, how sweet!" Belle walks over to her and wraps her arm around Regina's shoulder and squeezes. Regina surprises herself by leaning into the hug. A hand brushes her on her other side, she doesn't have to look to know it's the blonde. A smile creeps onto her face as she glances over at the woman. Emma smiles back and picks her drink, taking a long pull she looks over to Ruby.

"So what's next Ruby?" Emma smirks. She thinks it can't get much more embarrassing after that last round. I'd have to say I agree, but I wouldn't put it past Ruby. Without thinking about it Regina's fingers find Emma's and squeeze lightly. Emma's eyebrow raises in question and Regina shakes her head. Don't push her Emma. She tries to tell her. It's too late though Regina can see from Ruby's expression.

"Well Emma, I'm glad you asked! Cause this next round is gonna be fun."

"Fun for you or fun for us? Cause I'm becoming less and less inclined to trust you as the night goes on." Ruby feigns offensive at the statement.

"Fun for everyone Emma, of course!" Emma snorts and her fingers further lace in between Regina's.

"What's the next round Ruby?" Tink interrupts Ruby and Emma's stare down. Ruby smiles wide.

"Love Songs!"

"Oh fuck, well thankfully we've sent my mother home. That would have been too much." The others all look at her questioningly. Emma coughs to clear her throat. "Well I mean come on, the woman's sex song was so…domestic. Her actual love song would be naustating, right?" Regina starts shaking with laughter. No! You can't be the first to laugh at that. Emma grins at Regina, feeling the woman shake. Regina tries calming herself by taking a drink. Ruby is the first to break the silence.

"Ha! I didn't even think of that." Regina can't contain herself anymore she snorts and that results in her choking on her drink. Emma slaps her on her back as she tries to clear her throat.

"Something funny Regina?" Emma smirks at her.

"Nope not at all. Let's move on shall we?"

"Awful eager to get back into the game aren't we Regina?"

"Nope, just eager to get it over with is all."

"Hmmm alright. Let's get started. Who wants to go first?" Tink steps forward.

"I'll go. I'm curious." She smiles placing her hand on the machine.

"Loving him is like driving a new Maserati down a dead-end street

Faster than the wind, passionate as sin, ending so suddenly

Missing him was dark grey all alone

Forgetting him was like trying to know somebody you never met

But loving him was red

Loving him was red

Touching him was like realizing all you ever wanted was right there in front of you

Fighting with him was like trying to solve a crossword and realizing there's no right answer

Regretting him was like wishing you never found out love could be that strong

But loving him was red

Oh, red

Burning red"

Emma was trying not to giggle. Tink turns to look at her confusion on her face.

"What?"

"Nothing! I'm not laughing at you I swear. It's just Taylor Swift. I'm imagining your reaction when you realize who sings that song."

"Wait Swift? That break up songs girl? Crap!" Emma giggles more bending over her forehead to the countertop.

"Oh Emma quit making fun of Tink, like yours is going to be any less potentially embarrassing birthday cake." That stops Emma right away, she glances up at Ruby, her face bright red.

"Point taken, sorry!" Belle steps forward then.

"Alright my turn!"

"I guess you were lost when I met you

Still there were tears in your eyes

So out of trust and I knew

No more than mysteries and lies

There you were wild and free

Reachin' out like you needed me

A helping hand to make it right

I am holding you all through the night

I'll be the one (I'll be the one)

Who will make all your sorrows undone

I'll be the light (I'll be the light)

When you feel like there's nowhere to run

I'll be the one

To hold you, and make sure that you'll be alright

You need me like I need you

You can share our dreams comin' true

I can show you what true love means

Just take my hand, baby please…"

"Okay you and Belle are almost as bad as my Mom and Dad. Seriously lovey-dovey, I feel nauseous again."

"Shut up Emma! She's sweet!" Ruby wraps her arms protectively around Belle, both women stick there toungues out at her. Emma laughs.

"Just kidding, they are in a totally different league. Though if you ever reach it we can't be friends anymore ok?"

"Agreed dork." Ruby laughs. "Okay so I'll go next!"

"Every time our eyes meet

This feeling inside me

Is almost more than I take

Baby when you touch me

I can feel how much you love me

And it just blows me away

I've never been this close to anyone or anything

I can hear your thoughts

I can see your dreams

The smell of your skin

The taste of your kiss

The way you whisper in the dark

Your hair all around me

Baby you surround me

You touch every place in my heart

I'm so in love with you

It just keeps getting better

I wanna spend the rest of my life

With you by my side

Forever and ever

Every little thing that you do

Baby I'm amazed by you"


"Aww Ruby, wow do you really feel all that?"

"Of course I do babe. You're amazing and you've changed me for the better."

Emma looks over at Regina and they make eye contact. Both eyes filled with something neither can name. I wonder if she could ever feel that way towards me. Emma then looks down at their hands, where their index fingers are still twined together, and smiles squeezing her finger enough for the other woman to feel. Regina's eyes flutter close for a moment, taking a slow small breath, before opening them again and looking back at Emma.

She's so beautiful.


Ok guys it might be another while before the next chapter as I said computer is broken. But i'll have it up ASAP, love you all thank you for following and reviewing. Means alot.

Songs:

"Red" - Taylor Swift

"The One" - Backstreet Boys

"Amazed"- Lonestar