Another chapter! couldn't stop myself!

Chapter 9

Waiting for her mother to return while growing impatient as it was now getting dark outside, Regina stops mid pace as she sees Cora enter the front door. Watching carefully as if trying to read her mind, the brunette crosses her arms. "Well?"

The older brunette walks over to the teen and takes her arm, leading her to the couch in the living room. Sitting down beside her, Cora turns to face her. " I found her.."

Practically jumping up in her seat, the brunette smiles. "You did..where is she?!"

"She's not here.."

With her eyes widening, all of Regina's hope and excitement disappears. "You..you let her go?"

Taking a breath wondering if she is doing the right thing, Cora takes both of her daughters hands to insure she listens. "Regina, if I brought her back here, you and I both know that her social worker would take her the first chance she gets. Emma is staying at my old home..on the outskirts of Boston..I told her she can stay there until we figure out what to do.."

Smiling happily, the brunette makes no hesitation in hugging her mother tightly. "Thank you, I knew you wouldn't let me down and I do trust you"

Cora hugs back also smiling. "I'm trying..."

Regina pulls away grabbing her mother's hands like the woman had done to her previously. "Can I see her?..I mean not now but..tomorrow? Or..the weekend?"

Reaching up, the older brunette strokes her daughter's hair. "The weekend..if we both keep disappearing from the town, people will get suspicious, especially knowing how close you two are, but for now, I suggest you go to bed..it's been a long day"

Hugging her mother round the neck, the teen looks behind the woman seeing her father return from work, looking in their direction confused before sighing and walking through, into the room.

"Cora..what ridiculous story have you fooled my daughter into believing this time?.."

"Daddy..she's helping me, please.." Giving her mother a look as if telling her to let him know what is going on, Cora nods with a small smile prompting Regina to stand and go to bed, leaving them to it. Kissing her father's cheek, the brunette walks over to the stairs slowly, briefly looking over the banister as she does.

Henry glares at his ex wife waiting for an explanation.

"Henry..Regina..our daughter..was in the process of leaving town in your car because of her feelings for Emma. The poor girl found out she was being sent away so she planned to run..and Regina wanted to go with her. I was on the road and saw them..Emma panicked and ran so, I promised Regina that I would help her..I want to prove that I can be a mother to her"

Listening, the mayor looks intrigued. "And how exactly do you plan on helping?"

"I persuaded Emma to come with me..she is currently staying at my old house.."

Looking shocked, Henry is not sure what to say. "..if..Cora you do realize if you get caught helping..you will get in trouble..legally"

Nodding, the older brunette stands. "I understand completely..but I'd rather take that risk than make us..make you lose Regina..because she would do anything to be with that girl..she may be young but we both know how head strong and mature she is"

Getting no other reply, Cora sighs and walks past him, hesitantly patting his shoulder before heading to the front door to go back home.

"Thank you.."

Looking back over to him, Cora smiles slightly. "I should be thanking you...for what you have done, raising her..being there when I wasn't..and now..letting me be even a small part of her life..thank you.."

Henry takes a breath and smiles back in return.

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Walking into the kitchen the next day, Regina braced herself for what her father would say once learning the truth of the previous day's events. Taking a deep breath, the brunette headed over to the island and sat opposite Henry for breakfast. Henry looks over at his daughter wondering what to say. "Your mother told me..what happened.."

Gulping slightly, Regina cannot help but notice her father calling Cora her mother. "Daddy I'm sorry..I wanted to tell you..but I knew if I did, you would stop me..and.." Going quiet, the brunette looks down. "I..needed Emma.."

Standing up, Henry walks around the island and wraps his daughter into a hug while kissing her head.

"I didn't want to leave you..especially after mother..but I couldn't lose her"

Rubbing her back, the mayor glances down. "It's okay princess, just promise me next time you have a problem, tell me?..or Cora.."

Raising an eyebrow, Regina pulls back to look at him properly. "What is with the sudden change in attitude towards her?"

Sighing, Henry returns to his seat to finish his breakfast. "Because she is trying despite my fears..she helped you..when you needed it most.."

The brunette smiles at his reply and also finishes her breakfast.

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It was now Saturday and Emma had spent the entire day bored. Sure she had the TV and she could do anything she wanted but only inside the house. She was missing human contact and if she were honest, one human in particular. Walking over to the door with caution having heard the doorbell, Emma glances through the side window seeing Cora. Frowning the blonde opens the door. "Cora..this is your house you don't need to knock.."

Shaking her head, the older brunette smiles. "I didn't want to scare you dear if I had just walked in..considering the circumstances you might not have thought it was me"

Emma chuckles then looks down resuming her frown at the duffle bag the woman was holding. "Are..you..moving in?"

Cora laughs and places the bag just inside the door beside Emma's feet. "No I'm not..however you have a visitor..."

Biting her lip worried, the blonde watches as Cora moves to the side revealing a smiling Regina. Emma's eyes widen not expecting to see her as the brunette simply moves forward and hugs her tightly. Smiling herself but more in awe, the older brunette backs away. "I'll see you both tomorrow..."

Having to back up with Regina attached, Emma shuts the door then looks at her. The brunette looks back getting teary and cups her face. "I am so glad that you're okay..if mother didn't find you, I don't know what..I..." Stopping as her voice starts to break, she takes a breath continuing to stare at the blonde.

Emma also gets teary and looks guilty towards her. "I'm sorry I put you through that..I just got..so scared.."

Resting her forehead against the blonde's, Regina smiles. "You don't have to be now"

Emma smiles back sniffling as the brunette leans up wiping the tears from her eyes before kissing her lips. The blonde kisses back while tightening her grip around Regina's waist only pulling away when air becomes an issue. "I am so glad you're here..whatever happens now, my priority is to make it up to you"

Pecking her lips once more, Regina smirks. "Well you've made a start.."

Grinning, Emma lets go of her waist and takes her hand to lead her to the kitchen. "I can't believe I get you here until tomorrow"

Smiling, the brunette pulls on her hand to stop her taking another step. Looking across, the blonde stares confused, crinkling her eyebrows.
"Regina?"

Biting her lip, Regina looks up at her lovingly and smiles. She then turns towards the stairs not saying a word but just tugs on Emma's hand to lead her up the stairs. The blonde continues to watch her and follows behind allowing her to take control.

Walking into the master room where Emma had been staying, Regina looks around then takes a breath before turning to face her. The blonde teen steps closer and cups her facing, kissing her gently once again. Kissing back, the brunette holds onto Emma's waist slowly backing them to the bed.

As if just realizing what is about to happen, the blonde pulls back from the kiss but still keeps hold of her. "Regina..if you don't..I mean if you're just..for me..we don't have..I'm never leaving you, in the commitment sense.."

Nodding, the brunette pecks her lips. "I..just want to be with you.." Looking into her eyes, she begins to unbutton her own shirt.

Emma watches her for a moment then lifts her tank top off to match her. Leaning close again, the pair fall back onto the bed kissing. As the blonde trails a series of kisses across the brunette's cheek, gradually getting lower to her jaw line then neck, Regina slowly reaches down to remove Emma's jeans, pushing them down and off making the girl repeat her girlfriends actions. Pausing from the kisses, leaving one on the tip of the brunette's nose, the blonde looks down at her feeling her breathing speed up from nerves while noticing Regina is the same. "Are..you..sure?"

Smiling softly, the brunette strokes the side of Emma's face. "I love you, I'm sure"

Grinning, the blonde dips down joining their lips together while mumbling. "I love you"

Hearing those three simple words, Regina deepens the kiss practically crashing their mouths together as they remove the rest of their clothing.

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When morning broke, the two teens were wrapped up in each other's arms, facing inwards with their noses inches apart and their legs entwined. Slowly waking up, Emma pulls a slight face then glances over sleepily at Regina opposite, giving a tired smile. Lifting her arm to caress the brunette's bare shoulder, the blonde bites her lip at the adorable face she pulls while screwing her nose up prompting Emma to kiss it.

At the light touch given, Regina opens her eyes one at a time then smiles before burying her head under the blonde's chin with her eyes closed once more.

Glancing down, Emma sniggers. "Don't think you can get around me with all your cuteness..we have to get up, your mother will be here in.." Looking across the brunette's head, she checks the time. "An hour.."

Regina gives a mini whine and tightens her arm across Emma. "No...I'm not going anywhere"

Smiling in awe, the blonde kisses her shoulder in an attempt to wake her more. "Baby..as much as I would love for you to stay here, you can't..we were lucky Cora allowed you to stay for a whole night. I mean she must of really trusted me to look after you and well...look what happened.."

Still with her eyes closed, Regina smirks. " look what happened? Emma I heard what happened.."

Covering her face with her spare hand, Emma hides her embarrassment. "Oh..no..."

Starting to laugh, the brunette lifts her head looking over and prys the blonde's hand away to kiss her. Practically melting into it, Emma kisses back then pecks as she begins to sit up, keeping herself covered. Regina, watches curiously and rests her head on her hand, propping her elbow up onto the pillow. "What are you thinking?..."

"What to have for breakfast..." Emma laughs when the brunette playfully hits her. Turning the TV on, the blonde shrugs. "Just..thinking that's all.."

Raising an eyebrow, Regina pouts. "About?..."

"About-" shooting forward on the bed, Emma's eyes widen forcing the brunette to follow her gaze worriedly.

Both teens look at the TV showing Emma's photo in the centre with the words 'MISSING' underneath. Throwing her hand up to her head, the blonde gulps. "They..I can't believe...they told the cops?!"

Regina strokes her arm looking concerned as Emma begins to panic. "This can't be happening..I..this has gotta end.." Taking a deep breath, the blonde turns to face her girlfriend. "I..I need to go back..I'm gona go back..."

Now looking panicked herself, the brunette shakes her head getting teary. "You'll get taken away!"

Emma stays calm for Regina's sake and takes hold of her hands. "I can't let you or your mother get in trouble. I need to go back..I can't let..anything happen to you. Regina I love you, I promise we will find a way"

Exhaling sharply, the brunette nods. "Okay.."

Giving her hands a squeeze, the blonde slides out the bed and grabs her clothes to change then turns the TV off. Regina watches a moment then also gets up to change while stealing one of Emma's hoodies, needing her scent to be close from the fear of possibly losing her all over again.

After a quiet breakfast in which was mainly spent with the brunette perched on the blonde's lap wanting to stay attached for as long as possible, Emma packed up all her stuff and placed the bag by the door ready for when Cora comes.

Hearing the front door go, Emma and Regina share a look as the blonde grabs her hand to walk over, answering. Cora straight away looks between the pair knowing something isn't right. "Girls..is everything okay?"

Taking a breath, Emma smiles slightly. "Yes Cora, everything is fine but we need to get going.."

Frowning, the older brunette looks to the blonde. "We?"

Feeling Regina practically give her hand a death grip, the blonde nods. "Yes we. I am coming back with you and before you try to talk me out of it, don't, Regina has already tried. I am not allowing either of you to take the fall for my actions and so I need to face what comes next..I need to come back to storybrooke..."

A/N: just when they were getting all happy! Don't worry guys I haven't got anything drastic planned! :)