First of all to Outlawqueen5555, I JUST received your prompt and I will be writing that next, don't worry about it :)
Also shout out to my best friend Zeynep who literally came up with the whole idea so I send her my sloppy kisses and I love her so much!
This is a prompt by pt159, you're right, it's only fair to get a jealous Robin so there you go!
Prompt: Robin gets jealous and gives advice to his rival.
"Will!"
Will Scarlet was just about to take a bite of his delicious looking hamburger when he heard Robin's voice, angrily calling him. He turned to find him sitting on one of the stools next to him but his eyes were elsewhere.
"Yes, mate!"
"Who's that?"
Will's eyes followed the direction of where Robin was looking and found Regina. Of course, why wasn't he surprised but there was a man also, sitting right across from her in one of the booths in Granny's.
"That, my friend, is Robert."
"What? Who is he?" Robin asked curiously.
"All I know is he came here with the second curse. He has his friends but he's no one important." With that Will turned his attention back to his burger.
"I see." The thief nodded. "What is he doing with Regina?"
"Talking?" Will replied without lifting his head.
"Yes but why?"
"To have a conversation?"
"Will!"
Will finally turned away from his meal and faced the man next to him, studying his angry features. Damn, it was serious. Turning on his stool, he watched them also. Regina was reading a book and Robert was sitting across from her, talking, trying to get her attention. She occasionally lifted her head to nod or give him a polite smile but generally she didn't seem interested. And yet, she let him sit in her booth anyway. Will wondered why. He watched as Robert kept talking excitedly and all Regina did was to take a sip from her coffee and continue reading her book.
"I believe he's trying to flirt with her."
"What?!" Robin's voice rose and couple of people turned to stare at him, including Regina. But she immediately turned away and pretended to be actually interested in the man before her which pissed Robin off even more.
"Why would he flirt with her?" Robin continued, still talking to Will but his eyes were glued on Regina and Robert. "Why would anyone want to flirt with Regina?"
"She might be evil mate, but she's still a pretty woman let me tell ya!" Will replied.
"I am aware…" he heard Robin say under his breath and he turned back to his food which was already getting cold.
About half an hour later, Robin was sitting exactly where Will had left him. He had ordered a scotch and another one then another. He knew it was the middle of afternoon but he can't help but to drink. After his third glass he was starting to feel a little tipsy but not drunk. It was enough to get the heavy ache in his chest caused by a particular brunette; caused by not being closed to her. He sighed and looked straight at the wall before him when he heard a voice.
"Robin, right?"
He turned to find Robert standing right next to him. The man had some nerves showing his face around him. But Robin tried to remain calm. He knew killing this man right there would make a bad impression in Regina's eyes.
"Yeah?" he asked questioningly.
"Hey, I'm Robert." The man extended his hand but Robin ignored him. He wasn't going to shake hands with the person who was just flirting with his woman; no Regina. He meant Regina.
Robert ignored Robin's rudeness and sat down on the stool beside him. "How's it going?"
Robin exhaled loudly. Why did this man insist on talking to him? "Do you need anything?"
"Oh yes, I am sorry. It's just that, I wanted to talk to you about Regina."
The thief's eyes grew wide and he finally turned to look at the man. "What about Regina?" his voice came angry.
"Well I heard that you two or close. You are, aren't you?"
"Oh yeah, best buddies." Robin replied sarcastically but Robert didn't seem to pick up on it and he continued.
"So you see mate-"
"Get to the point mate."
"I fancy Regina."
What? This man had some nerve! How dare he? How dare he come up to him and-
"And I was wondering maybe you can give me some advice."
Robin's eyes grew wide as he raised his eyebrows to give the man a deadly stare.
"Excuse me?"
"On how to approach her, that kind of thing."
"So let me get this straight." Robin set his glass down. "You fancy Regina. You want to approach her. And you come to me for help?"
"Will said that you could help me out."
Oh he was going to enjoy killing Will, that was for sure. He looked at the man's pathetic face. He couldn't even stand having him next to Regina and now he wanted him to give him advice? Suddenly an idea popped into his head and a smile appeared on his lips.
"Oh Bobby, of course I can help you!" he suddenly said in fake excitement.
"You can? That's great mate, I appreciate it." Robert also smiled at him.
"Of course. Now first thing you need to know about Regina is that she's a hopeless romantic."
"She is?"
"Yes! She's a true romantic and she loves a guy who's emotional."
"Oh, I can do that."
"And I mean really emotional, like crying emotional. She once told me how much crying turned her on." Robin said, trying not to laugh.
"Really?" Robert asked, a little skeptical.
"Absolutely! She also enjoys grand romantic gestures, in front of everyone."
"Everyone?"
"Everyone." Robin assured him. "Oh and most importantly, she needs protection."
"What do you mean?"
"She loves a man who can protect her. She sees herself as a weak woman, she once confessed that to me." Robin continued with a wink.
"Wow, there was a lot I didn't know about her." Robert sighed.
"Yes, she's quite bit of a mystery to me as well." Robin said with longing in his voice.
"Thanks man, really. I appreciate it." Robert practically beamed at him before patting him on the shoulder and leaving the small diner.
Robin stared behind him, smirking. This was going to be fun.
The next day, after he threatened to kill Will a couple of times if he pulled something like that off again, he gathered his merry men and they all found themselves a table in Granny's to watch the show.
Robert arrived first and found himself a booth. Spotting Robin, he gave him a wink and Robin gave him a thumbs up in return, earning a chuckle from Will who was enjoying himself way too much.
And finally the big moment arrived when Regina opened the door to the Granny's and walked in. But her peace was cut short when she heard a man's voice.
"Ladies and Gentleman, can I get your attention please?"
Robin's eyes shot up as well as the rest of the customers' in the small diner. Regina didn't even bother to look up to him as she looked for a place to sit.
"This woman, this lovely woman here; Regina!"
And with that her eyes were shot open as she turned to look at the man. She hadn't even found a place to sit down yet but she didn't need to as she froze by the entrance.
"I just want to let you know that…" Robert continued, still addressing the whole crowd. "Regina is the prettiest woman here. And that's why I would like to officially ask her out, in front of every one of you." With that he pulled a single red rose and offered it to her.
Her jaw dropped open and Regina felt herself blush. Everyone was looking at her and this man, this man she didn't even know was holding out a rose to her. Suddenly she heard a low chuckle and she knew exactly where the sound was coming from. She'd recognized it anywhere. She located Robin in the diner, sitting with his merry men and he was silently laughing to himself. Of course, this was all his idea…
She took a step back and Robert took this as a bad sign, which it was.
"Regina wait! I can be the man you want me to be!"
"Robert-"
"Regina please. I-" with that Robert dropped down to his knees. What was he doing? Was he crying?
Regina felt herself blush. She was beyond embarrassed.
"Robert, get up right now." She whispered but the man didn't listen.
"I wanna be with you." He said between sobs.
"Robert!"
The he suddenly stood up and faced her, tears still streaming down his face. "And I can protect you!"
"What?"
"You're the kind of woman who needs protection and I can provide that for you Regina!"
Everyone in Granny's went dead silent and she felt her blood boiling.
"I'm the kind of woman who needs what?"
"I know you're feeling a bit weak right now but everything will be okay, I promise you that."
Her eyes were about to bulge right from their sockets as her teeth gritted and her mouth formed into a thin line. Robin watched her clench her fists and he had to admit, he was scared of what the queen was about to do to the poor guy. But to his surprise, she didn't do anything and instead turned to look at him. When he locked his gaze with her dark orbs full of anger, he felt a shiver run down his spine. He was so screwed. With that one last look, she turned on her heel and stormed out of the diner, leaving everyone speechless.
Robin exhaled loudly. He had barely escaped her wrath.
"Oh mate, she's gonna kill ya!" Will exclaimed and laughed along with Little John. But that didn't stop Robin when he saw Robert practically rushing to him with another demand of advice.
"Robin! It didn't work!"
"Oh really?" Robin said with fake surprise.
"You saw what happened, why didn't it work?" Robert asked confused not even thinking for a moment that Robin was playing him.
"Because she didn't believe you!" he spoke, leaving Will speechless. He wasn't afraid of her…
"But I did everything you told me to do."
"Yes but you weren't committed enough!"
"I wasn't?"
"No, it was all so… phony. You need to believe in yourself and try again!"
"Really? You think I should give it another go?" Robert's eyebrows rose. He was already humiliated enough, he didn't want to go through that again.
Robin gestured him to sit down next to him so he did. "This time you're going to do something to show her that you really do want to be with her."
"Oh yeah? Like what?" Robert asked, listening closely.
"You're going to propose!"
"What?" Robert exclaimed, standing up.
Robin hushed him and pulled him back down to his seat. "Do you really want her Bobby?"
Will snickered at the nickname but shut his mouth when Robin kicked him under the table.
"Of course I do."
"Then do as I say, propose to her! And make it big!"
Robert nodded. "Alright. Thanks mate!" with that he was out of the door and left the merry men snickering to each other.
"You're a dead man Robin." Little John said, laughing.
The next day Regina was walking towards the Granny's with so much fierceness that whoever saw her in the streets, cleared out of her sight and no one even dared to greet her. She was going to make him pay for this, that was for sure. In the last 48 hours not only he had pissed her off beyond limit, he had also embarrassed her in front of the whole town and practically toyed with another man's emotions. Not that she actually cared about Robert but she couldn't help but to feel bad for the poor guy. But he was the least of her concerns when her high heels clacked on the floor and she neared closer to the diner. Her heart pounded in her chest. She expected him to be there and if he wasn't, she wasn't afraid to go to that little tent of his and dig him out if necessary. She had plans for him, big plans.
She arrived at her destination and pushed the door open but all her thoughts scattered away when she faced what was behind the closed door. She opened her mouth to speak but couldn't form any words. The whole diner was decorated with red and pink heart decorations and Robert stood in front of her with a huge grin on his face.
"What-" she started but was interrupted by him.
"Regina. I love you."
"Robert-"
But the man didn't listen to her and he shamelessly kneeled down.
"Robert don't you dare-"
"Will you marry me?" with that, he pulled out a red velvet box and opened it and Regina came face to face with a diamond ring.
This was too much, far too much. The thief was crossing an invisible line. Lifting her eyes, she indeed spotted him standing far back with his friends, silently chuckling. She would have burned him right there and then if his smile wasn't so damn cute.
Finally her features softened as she took a step towards Robert and from the corner of her eye, she watched Robin panic. Of course she wasn't going to say yes but she was definitely going to make him pay.
"Oh Robert…" she muttered and Robert actually hoped for a second that she was going to accept.
"Yes?"
"Thank you for this lovely proposal but…"
"But what?"
"But I'm already married." She said and watched the man in front of her widen his eyes, surprised at the sudden revelation. She also saw Robin's head lifting to face her. He knew she wasn't married so what was this all about?
"What?" he stood up as his eyes searched hers for answers. "To who?"
"To Robin of course, I thought you knew that."
"You…" Robert turned around and marched angrily towards Robin who was staring at both of them in shock. Regina followed right behind and came to stand in front of the thief.
"You were playing me the whole time?" Robert's voice rose as he accused him.
"I can assure you mate I have no idea what she's-" Robin started but was cut off by Regina.
"Yes I'm afraid he was. Tell him, Will." She addressed to the younger man who was standing behind Robin, trying to keep himself out of the situation but obviously it was no use.
Will lifted his eyes to look at Regina who gave him a I will kill you look. Scared out of his mind, he mumbled something before taking her side.
"They're married!"
"Will!" Robin turned to look at his so called friend.
"They've been married for years now." Will continued, not even daring to look the thief in the eye.
"Will?" Robin started one more time.
"Never seen anyone else happier. They're soul mates."
"Are you kidding me?" Robin said under his breath but that didn't stop Will.
"They're disgustingly in love. Every time I see them talk it's like fireworks and birds are singing and flowers are dancing-"
"Yes, I'm afraid that's enough." Regina interrupted this time but Will was scared out of his mind so he continued his defense.
"It's bloody incredible, really! Every time Regina –your majesty looks at Robin it's like electricity-"
"Enough!" Regina's voice came even harsher now and finally got Will to shut up who was sweating and blushing by now. He did his best to avoid the queen's eyes.
"So you see Robert." Regina turned to smile at the man beside her and walked towards Robin, hooking her arm around his. "We've never been happier." And with that she gave him a fake smile.
Robin was too stunned to say anything so he did the best thing he could; he stared blankly at Robert.
What happened next was not expected by anyone. Robert gathered up his courage, stepping forward he punched Robin square in the face. With shock, Robin stumbled backwards a couple of steps but kept his balance mostly due to the fact that Regina grasped his arm as she gasped in shock. A bit of blood trickled down from the little cut created by Robert's ring right underneath Robin's eye as he took a moment to gather control. His instincts told him to hit him back but he didn't. He knew that the man was right, he humiliated himself because of Robin and he knew he deserved it, besides Robert had already stormed out of the door not even waiting for an answer.
Ten minutes later he was seated on Regina's couch and she had a little cloth in her hand, trying to clean the wound.
"I can't believe you…" she muttered and pressed the cloth even harder on his little cut.
"Ow, that hurts!" he said, flinching away.
"Well you deserve it!" she grabbed the back of his neck and pulled him to herself again to take care of the wound.
"I didn't mean-"
"You're an idiot." She pointed out, not even letting him finish.
"But I-"
"Why the hell would you do that Robin?!" she took the cloth away from his face and hit him on the shoulder with it. "What's your problem? Why did you toy with him like that?"
"He said he liked you!"
That made Regina stop and stare at him. "So you did all that because you were jealous?"
"I wasn't, I didn't-"
She hit him on the shoulder again. "Don't you dare lie to me."
"Yes okay fine! I was jealous!" he finally let it out and waited for her to answer. When she didn't, he searched her eyes for a reaction but she simply stopped talking as she quietly took care of his wound. She didn't have to really; it was nothing but a simple cut.
"Regina?"
"You don't have to humiliate other people to tell me how you feel." She muttered softly without even looking at him, her eyes never leaving the little wound and the cloth she was holding.
"You don't have to act like we're married to tell me how you feel." And with that he grabbed her wrist and gently lowered it down so she could look into his eyes. "You could have said no to him but instead you pretended to be my wife. Who's the idiot now?" he gave her a small smile.
"Still you."
"Then why did you do that?"
"Because…" she started and he saw a flicker of light in her eyes before she continued. "I wanted him to hit you."
His lips curved into a smile as he looked at her and she was barely keeping herself from laughing. His eyes went to her lips then back to her eyes again as she looked at him daringly. With one swift move, he grabbed her wrists and crossed them behind her back then pushing her back on the couch, he climbed on top of her, pinning her hands beneath her own body. He ignored her shrieking and kept his eyes directly on her.
"Apologize!" he demanded, amused by the fact that she was finding all this way too entertaining.
She shrieked one more time and let out a laugh but he only increased pressure on her wrists.
"Apologize." He demanded one more time.
"For telling everyone that we're married? Never!"
"For wanting to see me suffer."
"Alright fine, I'm sorry!" she said between giggles. "Now, let me go!"
He realized her wrists but he was surprised when she didn't escape from his embrace. Instead she drew her arms behind her back and placed them on his shoulders.
"Happy now?" she said softly, her laughter had finally died down.
Robin's gaze went to her lips one more time.
"Almost."
With that, he leaned down and crashed his lips to hers. Instantly she let out a moan, like she had been wanting him to do that for days now, and grabbed the back of his neck; pulling him down to her. His hands found their place on her waist as she parted her legs to allow him nestle between her hips. Their kiss was impatient and sloppy but most of all fiery as her hands grabbed his collar and tugged at it all the while he nibbled and nuzzled her lower lip, occasionally sinking his teeth into it, drawing out a slight whimper from her. One of her legs hooked around his hip as he slid his hand down to her hip to hold her steady. After a while they pulled away, the need for oxygen becoming too much as they both stared into each other's eyes with equal passion.
"Now I'm happy." He said and heard her let out another giggle.
No matter what I write after a while it just shifts back to fluff...
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