Crime and Punishment
It was early morning that Red woke up by the TV was on. She opened her eyes with a small groan. Of course she didn't mind it all too much. She got out of bed and padded into the living room, saying, "Morning."
"Hi, was I having it on too loud?" he asked her worried.
"No, no, you didn't, I had to get up in any case, work," she shrugged and padded towards the bathroom. No doubt she needed a shower. Henry sighed, knowing he would have to go home soon and face the music.
Red took her time, cleaning herself, before she slowly dried off, then she came back out, saying, "Did you eat already?"
"Nah I didn't," he said, he wanted to wait until she got up.
"Hungry," Red wondered, her belly was rumbling out of hunger.
"I…yes," he said and smiled at the brunette. She was standing there wearing nothing but an old Van Halen T-shirt, underwear and socks. Most likely what she used to sleep in.
"I'll make something in a moment, just have to get dressed," said she and padded back to her room.
She soon returned wearing a pair of tight jeans and a red shirt, some cool necklaces handing losely around her neck. She smiled at him as she started making pancakes. His favorite for breakfast she knew. He was soon eating with a healthy appetite, as was she.
Once he was done he went to gather his things. He sighed as he met her by the door. She put and arm around his shoulder and hugged her close saying, "You'll be okay, and if nothing else you are always welcome here."
"I know and thank you, shall we go?" he wondered, smiling at her.
She nodded and opened the door. Both of them slowly walking down to her car. Once they had gotten inside she fired up the engine and put on the radio. Both singing along. All was good for now she realized. It came to her surprise to feel the scent of freshly baked break and muffins when they neared the house. Of course she noticed before Henry did being part wolf and all. He didn't until he reached the door, wondering why his mother had baked, she hardly did that when she was upset with him, then again maybe this was his last meal. He quickly shook it off, figuring that wasn't it. He unlocked the door, Regina being there at once.
"Oh God, you are here, did you already eat?" She looked at both.
"Yeah Red made pancakes," he said, looking down.
"I see, well maybe you still could get down a slice of bread?" Regina wondered, giving Ruby Red a thankful look.
"I should get going," Red said. The brunette nodded, but she did not let her leave before she had two muffins straight from the own. Blueberry ones it would seem. Henry padded after his mother into the kitchen as soon as she had left. He was a bit surprised to see Emma sitting on a stool near the kitchen island. She looked a bit pale, but other than that she seemed fine.
"So what is the verdict," he wondered, not daring to meet their eyes.
"Your computer will be taken, you will be grounded for a month and your magical powers will be blocked during that time, and not to mention you are not to see Zelena in that month either," said Regina in a serious tone.
"What you can't…" he stopped himself looking into their eyes. They were both serious. He had fucked up.
"Alright, I will take it," he said with a heavy sigh slowly padding up to his room. Emma sighed heavily wondering if they were doing the wrong thing. Regina however hugged her from behind, making her feel more alright about the matter.
Another woman that was upset by this punishment was Zelena. Even if she understood about actions and consequences, she was going to miss him a great deal. Whether she liked it or not she had become attached to him. She sighed heavily as she walked into the diner, finding Red standing behind the counter. Pen behind her ear, happy as always.
Zelena approached saying, "Can I have a hug please?"
Red looked at her, she didn't look all to great, but in her eyes she was still beautiful. She didn't ask, she simply did as she requested, hugged her and held her close.
"We're going to be okay you know," she said and pressed light kisses in between her red strands.
"I know, I will see him in the end," she said and smiled back at Red. She didn't care to break free, just rested her head against her feeling safe and at peace. Even if it sucked she would not see her nephew for a while, she would still have her love, and that to her helped a great deal.
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