Friday 8th December 2017
Emma and Bonnie were patrolling the Christmas Street party, it was a lot larger than she'd originally thought it'd be. it took up half of Main Street and finished up near the park. What usually would be a 7 minute walk, was now taking her close to an hour. The locals were stopping her to chat and congratulate her on the rescue she performed earlier in the week. Emma insisted that the hard work was done by Bonnie, and the dog was all too happy to receive the added attention and pats. It was going well so far. Emma was due down at the front of the town hall to welcome everyone and to show Bonnie's training regime. She ran into Ruby just outside the building and was eager to see if the surprise she'd planned out with her had turned out well.
She opened the bag and her eyes lit up. "thank you so much for that Rubes. You're a champ!"
"no worries Sheriff. You two look spiffy tonight" Ruby said as she motioned to Emma and her dog.
Emma looked down at her official Sheriff uniform and Bonnies Deputy vest, "got to look the part, right?" she said as she readjusted her tie.
"yeah, you don't say" Ruby looked around the crowd and smiled as Regina and Henry approached them, "I'll leave you guys to it."
Emma said her goodbyes to Ruby and faced her attention to the Mills duo, "you look handsome Henry" she said to the little boy. He was wearing dark blue jeans, a thick white shirt with a blue vest with his hair slicked down to the side.
"thanks, Sherf!" he said as he hugged her around the legs.
"you look beautiful too Regina" Emma leant over and gave Regina a quick kiss to the cheek.
"thank you dear" Regina blushed.
Emma stood their awkwardly, leaning back on her heels as she watched henry pat Bonnie.
"hey kid" she said to get his attention, "I got you something"
Regina watched as Emma reached into a bag and took out a child's size black leather jacket, "what's that say on the back?" she asked as Emma was whipping it around showing her son.
"Storybrooke K-9 division" she said as she pointed at the writing across the back, "and trainer underneath the Storybrooke logo tree thing. Pretty awesome don't you think?"
Regina watched as Henry enthusiastically put the jacket on and jumped up and down in excitement, "wow Em. That's very generous of you" she said as she eyed the sheriff with adoration.
Emma shrugged, "well he's going to help me out. He may as well look the part too, right?"
Regina bit her lip "you really are something else"
Emma blushed and rocked on her heels again.
Sydney could be heard trying to quiet everyone down at the speaker box, causing Emma to groan because she had to leave these two to do her job. "that's my cue. Come up the front that way I can grab Henry when it's time" Emma said as she made a rush to get through the crowd.
Sydney rambled on about the growth of the town over the past year and how happy he was that he was able to represent the people for the past how many years. He spoke on about the new developments that Regina was going to install and that the town was lucky to be gaining its new leader in the coming weeks. It wasn't long until Emma was called to the stage to speak about the Sheriff station and how the community has been doing a great job with keeping her job easy and the town safe. She wasn't really one for public speaking but she was doing better than she'd thought. It came time for Emma to start the demonstration with Bonnie and she quieted down the crowd as she cleared the area she needed for the performance. She spotted Henry and Regina at the front of the crowd and called him over and he followed her.
Emma whistled and gained her dogs attention, "MARK!" she yelled and Bonnie took her mark on the cone that was positioned out in front of her.
"sit" she sat
"up" she stood up
"back it up" Bonnie walked backwards until Emma held her hand up to stop
"turn around" Bonnie turned her back to her
"back it up" Bonnie slowly walked backwards
"stop" she stopped
"to me" Bonnie came to Emma's side.
Emma grabbed a hold of Henry's hand and began to walk forward, Bonnie followed beside them, leaning strongly against Emma's leg. they made their way over to the marker and Emma knelt down to Henry and whispered, "you stay here ok? We're going to do something really cool."
Henry smiled and whispered back to her with his excited toothy grin "okay"
Emma jogged back to her previous location, Bonnie in tow.
Emma clicked twice and the dog looked up at her, she then pointed to Henry and Bonnie ran up at stood beside him. Emma looked at Henry and motioned for him to cover his ears, he did.
"GUARD!" Emma yelled and Bonnie began to run around Henry while barking aggressively.
Henry loved it, he was jumping up and down on the spot laughing.
"heel" Bonnie seized barking at retook her position next to the boy.
Emma than drew a circle in the air and Bonnie shook her head and huffed at her. the crowd laughed lightly and Emma tried again.
Bonnie came running up to Emma and bounced herself off her chest in a flip. Henry's laughter could be heard over the light cheering from the crowd. She called him back over to her and he came over running. She knelt beside him again and whispered in his ear, "you remember what to do?" Henry nodded his head, "good man. Now when I tell you to, tell Bonnie mark and she'll go back over there and then you can do flips, okay?"
He shook his head vigorously up and down.
"good boy" Emma stood back up and clicked twice at the dog. Bonnie looked at her and then looked to Henry as she motioned for Henry's commands.
Henry smiled up at Emma and took her hand. "MARK!" he yelled really loud and giggled like a mad man as Bonnie ran over to the marker.
"you're doing great kid, keep going" Emma encouraged.
Henry flipped his hand over and watched as Bonnie did her flip.
The crowd broke out into an applause. Henry was cheering too and jumped up onto Emma. she caught him just before he fell down and she carried him over to Bonnie on her mark.
"thank you everyone for watching our small demonstration. I hope you all enjoy the rest of your night and have a Merry Christmas."
The crowd clapped again lightly and everyone slowly began to make their way back to the festivities. Emma couldn't hide her smile as she watched Regina approach them.
"did you see me Mom, did you see me?" Henry said as he flung himself into his mother's arms.
"yes I did my Prince, you did such a good job with the Sheriff" Regina said through a big smile
"yeah, I did!" he beamed.
"that was quite amazing Emma. everyone thoroughly enjoyed that"
"yeah it was nothing. I'll have to show you both how to do all that if we're going to hanging out more."
Regina smiled at the thought of being around Emma, "I'd like that"
The three of them made their way back towards the festivities, Bonnie following closely by Emma's side. Emma spotted the food carts and motioned for them to go over that way. Regina groaned at the unhealthy selections but with a little persuasion from Emma and Henry's puppy eyes, she gave in and they all settled for a Dagwood dog.
"these things are golden. Every fair I go to, I have to get one" Emma said as she took a bite.
"they have zero nutritional value and are full of preservatives" Regina snarked
"still tastes amazing" Emma replied smugly.
They finished their food and continued to look around the other displays that the party offered. Henry pointed towards the games area and they made their way over.
Emma's eyes shinned brightly when she saw her all time favourite festival game. "can I show Henry how to shoot the ducks?" Emma said with a big hopeful grin
Regina frowned and shook her head in negative, "my son, my SIX YEAR OLD son, is not shooting a gun Emma"
Emma deflated, "but I have a gun?" she said and looked down to her holstered weapon.
"yeah Mom, Sherf has a gun" Henry teamed up with Emma.
"that is because it is her job honey. I don't want you playing with something that can get you hurt"
Emma watched as Henry frowned and she came up with an idea. "how about I do the shooting and you pick out the toy? How does that sound?"
Henry's smile came back onto his face "Yeah!" he yelled, "and then Mommy can pick after"
Emma bumped her shoulder against Regina's "what do you say Mom, want me to win you a toy?" Emma smirked.
Regina chuckled and bit her lip, "you're such a child Emma Swan. Go on then, go win us a prize"
Emma nodded her head like a cowboy "yes ma'am"
They made their way over to the duck shooting game. Emma payed for two games as Regina lifted Henry up to watch from a better angle. Emma inspected the gun and noticed that the aim was off by a good few mills. She repositioned her shoulder to make the aim right and took the first shot. Bullseye, she hit her target. She did it again for the rest of the rounds and made every hit. She cockily lowered the gun and gave Regina a big shit eating grin before poking Henry in the ribs to get his attention, "righteo kid, pick your prize"
Henry cheered as the stall boy handed him over the stuffed spider-man that he'd pointed to "again! again! win something for Mommy!"
Emma laughed and looked at Regina. Her chocolate eyes were sparkling under the fair lights and Emma couldn't help but to smile at the beauty of the woman, she leant over and gave her a quick kiss before she whispered in her ear, "you look so beautiful tonight Regina. I was already a winner before I even began to play this game"
Regina's eyes dilated as the warmth in her chest crept up to her face, "win me that big panda bear and it won't be the only thing you'll be winning tonight"
Emma swallowed hard as she felt heat pool in her lower gut. She cleared her throat and turned around swiftly and retook her aim. She took a deep shaky breath and shot the ducks one after the other and smiled triumphantly as the stall boy handed her the stuffed panda. She strutted over to Regina with a smirk on her face.
"here you go m'lady" Emma said way to cheerfully
"I prefer your majesty, Regina works too" Regina stated smugly.
"I'll remember that" Emma said.
Regina smirked at her and motioned for them to continue on walking, she looked over at Emma bashfully, "can I hold your hand?" she asked in a small voice.
Emma smiled at her and nodded, "thank you for asking" Emma said as she took hold of Regina's hand. It felt nice. The anxiety it gave was bare minimal. Emma smiled at the small gesture that clearly was a huge step for the two of them, well… mainly her. she loved that trying with Regina was easy. She knew it wouldn't always be this way but she was enjoying the moment while it lasted.
The three of them (four including Bonnie) continued to look around at the stalls around the street. It wasn't long till Henry was asleep on Regina's shoulder and they decided to call it in for the night. Emma walked them back to their house and came inside. Regina tucked Henry into bed and the two adults made their way to Regina's den for a drink. Bonnie was asleep out the back on Regina's porch.
"how would you like to taste the best apple cider you've ever tasted?" Regina asked as she poured them both a drink.
"got anything stronger?" Emma chuckled.
"you'd be surprised dear; this cider gives a little kick"
Regina set light to the fireplace that was in the corner of the room. The pair settled in on one of the couches. Emma motioned for Regina to snuggle up to her.
Regina looked up at Emma from under her chin, "this is ok?"
Emma nodded and took another sip of her drink.
They relax into each other as they watched the flames flicker in the fireplace. Regina placed her drink on the coffee table and took Emma's out of her hands too to do the same. She snuggled into the blonde some more and she smirked as she heard Emma's heart thundering in her chest. Regina's bravado spiked and she felt her confidence grow. She sat up and swung a leg over Emma's lap and straddled her hips. their lips connected instantly, Emma's hands grabbing at her waist to pull her closer.
Regina deepened the kiss and ran her hands up Emma's arms. The blonde moaned deeply. Regina next came up to Emma's tie and loosened it at the neck. Emma's hands then softly covered hers to stopped her from taking it off. They continued to kiss as Emma moved Regina's hand to hold onto the back of the couch. Regina noticed the difference in the kiss and broke it.
"are you okay?" she asked as she looked over Emma's panicking face, "too much?"
Emma offered her a small smile, "I'm alright. Just too much at once, that's all"
Regina sat back and placed her hands in her own lap, "how can I make this easier for you?"
Emma chuckled and admired the beauty that was being so patient with her, "you already are. I've not done this is over 3 years. I think we should just take it slow when we get heated. I know that's a lot to ask but I'm wanting to try this with you."
Regina leant forward and kissed Emma on the nose, the blonde smiled adoringly at her "I'd like to repay you for this morning. And of course offer you your prize for winning tonight" she said seductively.
Emma groaned in sexual frustration that was due to Regina and her husky voice, she took a deep breath and looked her in the eyes, she saw patience once again and it caused her to smile again "I'd love to but I think I'll need a raincheck. Its been a big few days and my head really isn't in it at the moment. I want our first time together to be enjoyable for the both of us. I'm not saying that I wouldn't enjoy being with you, just that my head will get in the way tonight. Is that ok?"
Regina nodded at her "I will wait till you are ready sweet heart"
Emma leant forward and gave her a quick kiss, "thank you for understanding. Your patience has always astounded me."
Regina chuckled at that, "I am a sole parent of a 6 year old. All I ever have is patience"
They both laughed and it eased the thickness in the room.
"I should be heading off though. I am meeting with the crew tomorrow night for a few drinks before the holidays truly begin. I'll need as much sleep as I can if I'm going to have to keep up with Ruby on the drinks. She challenged me that she could out drink me and I was idiot enough to make a bet on it"
Regina bit her lip as she stood out of Emma's lap, "you definitely are an idiot Emma. but you are my idiot."
Emma stood too and planted her lips against the brunettes, "yes, I am yours"
Regina groaned as their body heat came into contact together again, "you better go before I try to seduce you again" she chuckled.
"you've already succeeded in that. But you're right, I should go."
Regina led Emma back out of the den and they went and got Bonnie before heading out to the front door. They kissed once more and Emma made her way back down to her car that she left at the station. The cold walk didn't alleviate the heat that was between her legs and she was looking forward to getting home to shower away her frustrations. Emma smiled as she drove home. She had never thought that she would find a woman that would be patient enough to be with her. she knew in that moment that she couldn't deny it to herself. She was falling in love with Regina Mills.