Emma was nervous.
Regina could notice that since she passed the umbral of the entrance of her study where they went right after saying their goodnights to a sleepy Henry. They sat as they used to, the beginning of every conversation was always the worst part for them, the Sheriff always wondering what stupid thing to say to make her laugh and the Mayor being as regal as ever.
But it was a comfortable silence, they both shared the intimacy of being alone with themselves and of course with the peasant's vodka and the royalty's wine. It was nice to have that moment and just forget about everything else, no work, no family issues, no stupid boyfriend, no void in the Sheriff's chest nor the Mayor's.
Just the two of them.
Emma tried -but failing epically- not to stare at Regina's eyes and the brunette let her think she didn't notice as much as she did it moments ago when she pretend she hadn't heard a thing about the I won't ever leave you the Sheriff thought she said only in her mind, thing is the Mayor assumed the blonde was talking about the Captain Guyliner.
What is her mind? Emma said really to herself this time, because she saw the change in Regina's beautiful brown eyes, little sadness and something more she couldn't tell for certain. The blonde didn't dare to ask, she knew better than that instead of it she went direct for an answer
"Am I bothering you?" Regina heard the nervousness in Emma's voice, yes she was a little angry, maybe jealous? No it couldn't be, right? Why did the Mayor could feel like that? "Only when you're a stubborn idiot" The Sheriff couldn't help herself and smirked
"Well, according with you then is every day" A little laugh tied Emma's attention to Regina's lips "Dear, you're a charming, what do you expect with parents like that? Thank god Henry is a bright and smart boy" The Sheriff glared at her only to drop an even wider smirk "He gets that from you"
A small smile appeared in Regina's lips as she fell completely silent, some other time she could accept that without any doubt but tonight.
"Regina, I…" and the pause only added more suspense to the already complicated scenery "I think, no, I know we don't talk much about our lives, I know there's much to know about each other but I do know one thing"
The Mayor stared at her, she was holding her glass of wine as much as she could.
"You're an amazing mother, our son is what he is only because you raised him and for that I'll be always grateful with you" The way that words were said made Regina shiver and broke the gaze to avoid Emma, so she couldn't see her glassy eyes, the Mayor wasn't used to cry in front any one and make such a display of vulnerability.
"I've no doubt how much you love him and the way he loves you it's just overwhelming" a lonely tear went down Regina's eyes "A long time ago, I used to think in the things I'd love to change about my life but if by some sort of game or destiny our paths were joined from the very beginning then I've to be completely honest and confess that I won't change a thing"
The Sheriff leaned forward and place her hand over Regina's forearm "Not even a single one" and she handled a little tissue that the Mayor grabbed gently from her hand giving her a small smile, the brunette was really touched by the blonde's beautiful words.
Something was changing inside Emma's heart, she felt things for Regina far beyond her comprehension, she didn't knew how to describe, she only could feel how strong those feelings were and how much peace they gave her.
