Chapter Nine: Little Mayor
Regina was ready for a quiet Saturday night in with Henry and a movie marathon partnered with cups of hot cocoa and cinnamon. Her plans, however, where cut short when Henry decided that this was the weekend he decided to spend with Emma. It did hurt her feelings a little bit but she didn't want to let Henry know it did. He was just kid and she didn't want to force him to love her just like her mother did with her. Instead of her planned movie night with her son she decided to just lay in her bed and read a new book. The night might seem boring to another person but this was a pleasurable night for Regina.
DING!
Regina sighed as she got of bed and cursed under her breath. Today was supposed to be spent pampering herself with a good book and a nice warm drink. She sighed softly as she slipped on her fuzzy slippers and headed out of her room. She took her time walking down the stairs and wasn't surprised that when she opened the door David was right in front of her. Instead of even saying hello to her David wrapped his arms around her waist and engulfed her in a big hug. Regina immediately relaxed in it and gave him a soft kiss to his cheek. Over the past weeks of dating him she found that he gave the best hugs. He was always willing to comfort her over the silly things in life like a broken mug or something small. It made her love him even more.
"What a lovely surprise my love," Regina whispered before pulling away from his warm arm. "What brings you over here?"
"I saw Emma take Henry out to get ice cream and it gave me an idea. Since Henry is busy with her that she gives me the opportunity to get busy with you. Let's go to Granny's for a nice dinner. What do you say?" David asked her with his award winning smile that was famous in getting her to agree with him.
"You know I can't refuse such a nice offer from Prince Charming himself. I would love to go to dinner with. Just give me a second to change," Regina said as she led David into the house and closed the door behind them.
"Regina, I don't see the need for you think my love. You look absolutely stunning," David exaggerated as he took a step back to look at her entirely.
"David, I'm just wearing a pair of leggings and you're flannel that you left behind," she said trying to justify her need to change clothes.
"Technically that is thee flannel you stole from me and I don't appreciate you stalling our date. You like fine Regina. Well, maybe you should change out of those pink and fluffy slippers," he said looking down at her feet and trying not to laugh at her.
"Fine, I'll go put on some decent shoes and then you can take me out to Granny's. I don't really care what I wear as long I am with you, David." After saying this he got up on the tips of her toes and planted a soft kiss onto David's lips.
David sighed softly as he pulled away from her. "You're not so evil and I can't believe I ever thought of killing you," David said which made her laugh before he continued. "I'm glad I never succeeded because I would never have known what a good kisser you are. You're also a good mother, an amazing cook, your laugh is just music to my ears and above all you're a great lover."
"Stop flattering me, David," Regina said just as her cheeks started to grow a few shades red. "I love you and these little compliments aren't going to enhance that. If you're looking to make me fall harder for you it's not even possible David. I love you too much."
At this point David looked at her and couldn't contain the wide smile on his face. He took his hands and held her cheeks softly before pressing his forehead against hers. His blue eyes met her brown ones and they connected in an unspoken harmony that couldn't break. He gave her a smile that she gladly reciprocated before their lips met in a soft kiss. It was a magical kiss like all the ones they shared. Regina pulled away first and laughed when David bopped his nose against hers.
"I'll go change my shoes and get my bag. Then for the rest of the night I'm all yours David," Regina said with a smile before turning around to go back upstairs.
"Wait," David said as he took her hand and held her back. She looked at him with a questioning glare and replied with a smirk as he pulled her into his arms. "Does tonight call for sexy time? You're all healed and it's been far too long, my love."
"Yes, it does. You're very lucky we have the house to ourselves. Now, I suggest you let me go get my shoes so we can get dinner over with and come back here," Regina told him with a smirk and David chuckled.
"Go get your shoes, little mayor. We don't have all night," he said smacking her ass playfully before she laughed and made her way up the stairs.
David just waited by the door and leaned against the door frame. In his mind, he kept recounting his actions in their relationship and everything was absolutely perfect. Regina was an absolute goddess and was his soulmate who meant everything to him. He felt guilty for hating her in the past for the things she has done. He still didn't fully understand why she did what she did and hoped that one day he would earn her trust and hear her story. He wanted to know all of the little things about her and how to help whenever she was down. On certain days, she would be upset or depressed and all he could do was leave her alone as she requested. Most times he wanted nothing more than to just hold her close to his heart and tell her that everything would be okay. He was just counting down the seconds until she could trust him that much.
"You look like you're a million miles away. Anything you want to share?" Regina asked a little worried as she walked down the stairs and up to him.
"I'm just thinking about all the things we'll do tonight," David replied with a wiggle of his eyebrows which made Regina roll her eyes and laugh at him.
"You keep it up and you'll have to settle for cuddling and perhaps giving me a massage," she said as she grabbed his hand and opened her front door.
"Oh, the honor is mine. I live to serve my queen." David leaned down and kissed the side of her head before they headed out the house and towards his truck, which Regina still considered quite shady and untrustworthy.
Regina loved sitting in booths at Granny's so that's exactly where they sat. Instead of sitting opposite of each other David insisted on sitting next to her. Regina didn't mind at all since it was quite cozy and being close to the man she loved just brought a smile to her face. David looked over at the menu while Regina peered of his shoulder and stuck her face into the menu, trying to be playful and get in David's way.
"What are you getting?" Regina asked him with a smile as she looked up at him and he rolled his eyes.
"I would order something soon but I can't see my menu. There's a gorgeous woman right in front of me and I have to resist the urge to kiss her. It would be helpful if you just looked at your menu and decided what you wanted for yourself," David said raising his eyebrow at her.
Regina smiled and he gave her a kiss on her cheek before she settled into her seat. She took the menu in front of her and started looking through the choices. They have been the same for the past twenty-eight years and Regina already knew she just wanted a chicken salad. In her opinion, it was the only thing the old wolf couldn't mess up in making. So now she just glanced over the boring menu trying to buy time for David to make his decision.
"Well, hello!" Regina heard a voice say before the person slipped into the booth and sat across from the couple.
David smiled as he set his menu done and smiled at their guest. "Hey, Ashley. This is my girlfriend, Regina," David said proudly as he took Regina's hand and squeezed it tightly.
Regina glanced between both Ashley and David before eyeing David again. This felt forced and figured this was David's way of having his friends meet her. She thought it was cute that he wanted to show her off but she didn't like that she wasn't told. She let out a dry laugh as she turned to look at David and gave him a pointed look. He knew exactly what she was saying with her eyes and he gave her a sly smile.
"I just want you to meet my friends, Regina. You can't be upset knowing that I'm proud of you and want to show you off. You're beautiful and deserve to be appreciated in public. Isn't that right Ashley?" David asked looking over to his friend who ended up shaking her head with a soft laugh.
"You're on your own buddy. This was a pretty stupid idea in the first place," Ashley said before looking over at Regina. "I'm sorry that your idiot boyfriend wanted us to meet like this. One day I will gladly like to meet again on your terms," she added before getting up and waving at David before leaving the couple again.
David turned to Regina and nervously smiled at her. "Okay, please don't get mad at me. I know that I messed up and I shouldn't have done it this way. I won't force my friends onto you anymore. I'm really sorry Regina and I-"
Regina placed a finger on his lips in order to stop him from rambling off anymore of his apology. She cupped his cheeks and kissed his lips quickly and softly. When she pulled away and looked at David he wore a confused expression on his face. He knew that it was hard for Regina to show affection in public and was rather shocked that he kissed him in the middle of Granny's Diner. His thoughts were interrupted by her sweet laugh and then her lips kissing his again.
"You're so adorable when you're all confused. What are you so confused about?" Regina asked him and David just smiled at her.
"You never kiss me in public. Are you finally accepting the inevitable? That I'm your boyfriend and I'm not leaving you," David said to her and Regina rolled her eyes.
"I realized how stupid you are and despite that all I still love you," Regina said with a laugh and David pretended to be hurt as he gasped.
"I feel attacked by such a beautiful woman. Are you ready to order?" He asked her and Regina nodded.
"Ruby! I'm ready to order," David said calling the waitress over. Once she came over David smiled at her before he said, "I'll just a bacon cheeseburger with waffle fries and a glass of water."
"What will you be having, Madame Mayor?" Ruby asked as she wrote down David's order.
"I'll just have a chicken salad with a sprite and David will have extra fries," Regina said and Ruby nodded as she took their menus and disappeared into the kitchen.
"Why do I need extra fries? Are you going to pick off my plate again?" David asked her and Regina nodded.
"Eating off of your plate is quite satisfying. Now, how was your day? We didn't get a chance to talk," Regina said as she took his hand and held it in her own.
"While at work I couldn't stop thinking about you and a pesky little labrador ran past me and out of the pet shop. I had to run like hell to catch the little bastard," David said with a laugh as he held Regina close.
Regina laughed with him before saying, "I can just picture you running after the little pup. Maybe I'll adopt the little dog."
"You, Regina Mills, with a dog? That is just an interesting sight. Maybe you can come to work with me and play with the dogs. They'll love having someone else around," David said which made Regina nod.
"That sounds like fun, David. I'll visit you at work and have fun with all the animals. Believe it or not but this queen has a soft spot for animals," Regina told him before Ruby walked over and delivered their drinks.
David wrapped his arm around her shoulders as she took her drink and took a sip. This moment was all so domestic and it was making David smile. He was sitting in his favorite diner with his girlfriend at his side. He took his hand and started playing with her hair. The moment was short lived as Regina slapped his hand away.
"It's takes me forever to get my hair to look so gorgeous and I don't need a dirty shepherd ruining it," Regina said but David only laughed as he moved close to her ear.
"But you allow said dirty shepherd to sleep in your bed and do unspeakable things to you," he whispered to her which made her roll her eyes.
"Sometimes you are just unbearable David," Regina said as she shook her head.
After a few more minutes of playful banter Ruby set their food down at the table. The first thing Regina did was swipe a few fries off of David's plate. She tried to be slick about it David caught her hand and kissed it with a smile. They started eating their food and Regina commented on how David ate like a five year old. He wouldn't admit to her but David enjoyed the moments when she would take a napkin and wipe off his face. He thought it was cute and made him love her even more.
"How about you pay for dinner and I can pay for ice cream at Any Given Sundae?" Regina asked him as she wiped her hands off.
"Or I can pay for both and you reward me with the privilege of staying at your house the rest of the weekend," David suggested which made Regina smile widely.
"It's a deal," she said as she bumped her nose against his.
Regina was going to lean in for a kiss but her actions were interrupted when the doorbell for the diner rang. Mary Margaret just entered the diner and her eyes laid right on Regina and David. Regina cleared her throat as she nervously looked at David. He squeezed her hand and tried to reassure her. He pulled out his wallet and left whatever he owed for the bill and got out of seat.
"Let's go, Regina," he whispered to her as he held out a hand for her to take.
Regina took his hand and he helped her out of her seat. She felt Mary Margaret's gaze shoot her in the back as the woman sat down at the bar. David felt the tension in the room and only held onto Regina tighter as they left the diner. Even out of diner he felt that she was still tension so he kissed her cheek softly.
"Still want ice cream?" He asked her hopefully and she shook her head.
"I just want to lay in bed with you and forget that this ever happened. I don't want to think about her anymore," Regina told him and he nodded as he escorted her to his truck. Tonight, he would make her feel special and loved.
"How is it that you always manage to get me into one of your flannel shirts?" Regina asked as they laid in her bed.
David laid down next to her clad in only a pair of pajama pants. He chuckled at Regina's question as he reached over and set his glass of wine on the nightstand. He took hers as well and put it down before he rolled on top of her. He kissed Regina's lips and smiled at her.
"If it was up to me, I wouldn't have you wear anything besides my flannel shirts. You look sexy in them and I know you love wearing them. You keep my flannels hostage you crazy woman," David said as his hands drifted to Regina's abdomen and he started tickling her.
Regina erupted in laughter and rolled as David tickled her senseless. Her beautiful laughed reached her bright brown eyes and the sight warmed David's heart immediately. She kept laughing and he only stopped when she started to lose her breath and began panting. He let her catch her breath before he kissed her lips softly.
"I love you, little mayor," David said with a smile as he looked down at her.
"Why do you insist on calling me that?" Regina asked him as she laid on top of his chest.
"Well a boyfriend needs a cute nickname for his girlfriend. Therefore, you are my little mayor," David said as he carded his fingers into her long hair.
"I love you," Regina said as she leaned up to kiss his nose. "You take care of me even though you don't have to."
"Well it's a King's job to take care of his Queen," David said which made Regina roll her eyes and laugh.
"So, you're my King now? When did you propose and we have a magical wedding?" Regina asked him and David just flipped them over so he was on top of her.
"Trust me, Regina, when I propose you will never forget it," David said as he kissed her softly.
"You said when. Are you planning something that I'm not aware of?" Regina asked him as she cupped his cheeks and made him look at her.
"Regina, please don't worry. I know that I want to spend the rest of my life with you. I will make it official when I think you're ready. You have a history of running away and I don't want you running away from this, away from us. Understand?" David asked her and Regina nodded as she brought his head down in order to kiss him.
"I promise not to run unless the curse breaks and people start breaking down my door and try to kill me," Regina said with a sigh as she looked up at David.
"That won't happen Regina. The curse will break and people will recognize the changed woman that you've become. You're just amazing now and people will be stupid not to love you," David said as he placed kisses up and down Regina's neck.
Regina chuckled as David kissed her soft skin. She was lucky to fall in love with a man like David and she couldn't be more thankful. She was brought back to reality when David placed his lips on hers. She smiled into the kiss and sighed when they both pulled away. The doorbell rang and Regina groaned as she looked at David.
"I'm not getting it," Regina said quickly which made David roll his eyes.
"Regina, this is your house and it's late. I highly doubt whoever is knocking on your door wants to speak with you," David said which made Regina sigh as she got out of bed. "At least put some pants on. Can't have the mayor looking indecent."
Regina glared at David as she threw a pillow at him which just made him laugh. She grabbed a pair of leggings to put on under David's flannel she was wearing. She pulled on a pair of flats and waved at David before she left her bedroom and then walked down her stairs. She opened her front door and her smile dropped when she looked at her visitor.
"Oh, Mary Margaret," Regina said with a sigh as she opened her door wider.
"You can call me Snow, Regina. I was hoping we could talk about David," Snow said as she crossed her arms over her chest.
"The last time we tried to talk I ended up injured. If you just want to threaten me just go home, please. This is out of my hands Snow," Regina said as she wrapped her arms around her waist.
"You stole my husband and you're pretending like it's okay. How could you even do that to me? I trusted you at one point in my life and I'm so ashamed of you and your behave. You curse my subjects to this land and then you still my husband who I have a child with! How could you?" Snow said as she stared at Regina.
The women grew sheepish under the glare of her stepdaughter. She felt horrible about it and things were going to get worse by the second. David came down the stairs and walks up behind Regina. He gave her a comforting squeeze around her waist before he looked up at his wife.
"Snow, I think it's a little inappropriate to be having this talk at this time. Why don't you go home and we'll talk about this later?" David asked kindly as he kept a strong hold on Regina.
"Why don't you come home to me? I'm your wife after all and you're sleeping with this woman who tried to kill us! When I break this curse everyone will find out what a home wrecker she is. She's ruining Snow White and Prince Charming and that's not how our story ends. David, please come home," Snow pleaded as she reached out and grabbed David's hands.
"No, Snow. My home is here with Regina. I don't love you the same way anymore. You can say all of the hateful you want but it won't change who I fell in love with. Do yourself a favor and go home." David looked down at Regina and then closed the door in Snow's face.
Regina clung to David's arms when the door closed as her tears escaped her eyes. What Snow said was absolutely true and that made Regina feel horrible about herself. Moments ago they were talking about spending the rest of their lives together and now she felt like an absolute joke. It was a joke to believe that she could actually be happy.
"Regina, it's okay. Everything is going to be okay because I'm right here," David said as he wiped Regina's tears. "Please tell me what you're thinking in that beautiful head of yours."
"I'm thinking that I'm a terrible person and that I ruined your life. You could have been happy with Snow White and her stupid dwarves. I feel terrible for dragging you into this mess that is my life. I'm so sorry, David," Regina cried as she hugged him tightly.
"Ssh, it's okay," David cooed as he hugged her tightly and kissed her head. "I persuaded you to go through with all of this. If this is anyone's fault then it is definitely mine, Regina. I'm the one who dragged you into this and I'm letting go of you anytime soon. When the curse breaks and everyone finds out we will only have each other. I want you to know that you can count on me, Regina. I am here and I love you."
"David, you're so amazing," Regina said as she hugged him tightly.
"I know, little mayor, I know," David whispered as he kissed her forehead.
"I still don't like that name, David. I think it sounds stupid," Regina argued and David rolled as he picked up Regina and threw her over his shoulder. "Put me down you loser," she said as she hit David's shoulder.
"I'm not putting you down because I love you," David said as he walked up the stairs with her on his shoulder. "We're going to go do whatever you please in order to make you happy. Understood?"
"Yes, David. I love you very much," she whispered softly and he chuckled.
"I know, little mayor," he finally said which earned him a sigh from Regina.
