AN:

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Today is a look into just why Regina and Robin are very flipflop in their relationship.

Think of it as a mini history.

And Mal gives her input and joins team Robin! It just wouldn't be a day without hearing Mal's input.

Also to those who don't like Danny boy nor his seeing Regina, don't worry it will not last long. This OQ all the way. Team Robin all the way!

Enjoy.

Ten

Day Four of Jealous Robin

Regina let out a growl, slamming down the folder of papers that were in need of her signature. Mal entered the office, keeping distance from her friend. She knew it was her fault Regina was so irritable at the moment but Regina didn't know it was Mal's fault and she sure as hell wasn't going to delve into such details. Not until she and Robin were back together and it happened to be their wedding day. Then would Mal say –funny story, Robin happened to listen to a bit of advice I'd given him and stalked you, until you gave in. Then would they laugh, and would Regina hug her and all would be forgiven.

But until then Mal would remain shut.

"Gina, dear, what's the matter?" she asked.

Regina glared in her direction. "It's that damn Robin. Following me everywhere I go. Literally everywhere!"

Mal attempted not to snicker. He should ask to hold Regina's purse while he's at it, she thought.

"He's visited the house each morning. Made breakfast for Roland and I. Waited in the parking lot as proper stalker does and follows me home! Honestly had I not been aware he were going to pursue me, I would have long called the cops."

Mal nodded, "Its romantic."

Regina blanched. Had she heard her right. Had Mal just uttered the words. Romantic.

"Its insane. Lunacy. I cannot manage with him. Why now?"

Mal shrugged. "Why not now. Gina, this is what you've always wanted. He's finally in your line of view, in your grasp. And he wants you to take him."

Regina rolled her eyes. She didn't want him. Although that is what she's telling herself.

"No. He…what more can I expect from him. Should I suddenly remind you of everything that's happened. Flashback to high school. My best friend being Robin Locksley –who I told not to date that Marian because she was no good for him, but he didn't listen. I date Graham, Robin wants to proclaim his love, I leave Graham after having lost my virginity to him and tell Robin how I've felt and what does he say. Oh he's still with Marian. That was strike one."

Mal knew she should have shut her mouth. Only told Regina what an idiot Robin happened to be and not give in and say how romantic his pursuing her happens to be. Now she was in for a minor trip down memory lane.

"Year one of college. Robin sulks back to me. We date for almost a year. Reenter Marian with some sob story about Antarctica or whatever the hell she was talking about and there he goes off again. After almost a year with me back to her. Strike two."

A chuckle pursed from Mal's lips. "It wasn't Antarctica. She'd just returned from trying to save some polar bears or frozen ice caps. It was something and Keith Nottingham left her abandoned to freeze."

Regina growled. "Her damn heart should have frozen over for all I cared!"

Mal nodded in agreement. Regretting ever having spoken.

"Strike three. Year three of college. Our sorority party. Robin happens to waltz in. Once more we're together and then boom. She has a pregnancy scare and he flees off to HER!"

Mal winced a bit. It wasn't looking so good for Robin.

"And then strike four the final blow. We're finally together. Settling. She's gone off and he is with me. I am overjoyed, having his child. A baby period. But before the news of Roland, we were buying a house. My house. Planning a future… And that urchin returns. And once more for a final curtain call, he tells me he is suddenly leaving me. And I stood with the news of our joy in my throat and tipped a candle over and burned his leg."

Mal sprung out of her seat. "HA! You admitted it. You did burn him!"

Regina rolled her eyes, not in the mood to deal with her friend's joyful burst of other people's pain. Mal took Regina's silence to mean –she stood stewing quietly within her mind.

"Its been one hell of a tug-of-war. But Regina, now he's here. He wants you. He's seen the light so to say. And in reality, her not having accepted his proposal is the biggest told you so in the history. All those other incidents was time proving you two weren't ready to be together. Its all about timing. And yours and his is now."

For a moment Regina thought about Mal's words. Before thinking who the hell is this person sitting in front of her and where's her other friend. The one who would have agreed Robin should have been burnt a second time.

"But Mal, now I don't want him."

"Oh my goodness. Stop lying!"

Regina had been taken back by Mal's outburst.

"You're only seeing this Daniel so you can compare. You're trying to see where the trajectory goes and let me tell you something Regina Mills –you did not pine over Robin Locksley for all these years to suddenly not want him. I know you. Inside your shouting one thing but outside…you're only going to show what you want people to think. And sooner or later the both of you will be saying I told you so to each other. Watch!"

Mal left behind an open mouth Regina –who wondered why did suddenly everyone want to be on Robin's side. Who was on hers?

…

Day Six of Jealous Robin.

"Remember I am only doing this because I feel pity for you is all. And you are not allowed to hold it over my head. Or I will burn you. Got it?"

Robin nodded at Mal –who stood in front of him lacing up her riding boots.

"Got it Mal. Thank you by the way. Tink didn't want to come with me today, not after the dinner. She suddenly feels Regina will fireball her if it were possible."

Mal chuckled. "That should have taught you not to use her but call me."

Robin rolled his eyes. When Mal had offered to go with him on their bright and sunny Saturday afternoon, had he agreed seeing as Tink happened to bail last minute.

"Look, there they go. Come on," Robin said.

…

Regina had called to arrange her date with Daniel a bit earlier, wanting to be home to spend the rest of the evening with Roland. He had agreed and by noon were they being saddled and readied to head out with their horses. Daniel had paired her up with a brown mare named Apples.

The pair were now heading out for their afternoon ride when she spotted the two least likely she'd ever thought to see at a horse ranch.

"You've got to be kidding," Regina whispered.

"Oh my goodness. Gina, dear. We didn't know you'd be here, right Robin," Mal said.

Regina called bullshit in Mal's words but didn't outright say it. Only keeping her fake but tense smile plastered against her lips. Watching Daniel –she noted he didn't seem to think of their sudden appearance anything out of the ordinary.

"No, we certainly didn't think to see you here. Hello Nathaniel," Robin said.

Regina glared at the pair of them. "Its Daniel," she hissed.

Robin shook his head, faking his embarrassment. "Pardon mate, right. Daniel."

Mal tried not to laugh. Keeping her hand looped between Robin's, pressing herself closer to him and running her fingers along his hand. She noted Regina's eyes eyeing their little closeness. She knew their little plan would work and if it didn't. Mal would lock them in a closet until all is resolved.

"Are you two here to ride?" Daniel asked.

Robin smirked. "Yes we are. Oh this is going to be a great day!"

Or hell, Regina thought as she heard Daniel request they ride together and Mal agreed in excitement. It would certainly be a long day.

AN:

Oh those two. Couldn't let Regina have a date with Danny boy for once.

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