Emma dropped her fork causing a loud clank to fill the diner. Ruby and Belle jumped at the sound. Regina leaned back in the booth, shooting Emma an exasperated look. "Really, Emma." she scolded. "Was that necessary?"

"I'm sorry! I just remembered something about tonight and got a little over excited." she explained, leaning forward on the table. "My mom said yes."

Ruby's eyes widened in surprise. "About the cabin?"

"What cabin?" Belle questioned, raising an eyebrow.

Emma ignored Belle's question and continued talking to her best friend. "She said it was cool as long as we clean up afterwards."

"That's awesome!"

"Excuse me." Regina interrupted, gaining the attention of both girls. She held her hand out toward Belle. "I believe Belle asked a question and you both ignored her." She huffed and shook her head. "Rude as always."

Belle smiled. "Thank you, Regina."

Ruby felt ashamed. She lowered her head and slowly turned her attention to her girlfriend. "I'm sorry, babe." she apologized, placing a small kiss to her temple. "What was your question?"

Belle flashed a forgiving smile and lightly touched her face. "I asked about the cabin you both seem overly excited about."

"Oh, my Mom's cabin!" Emma chimed in. She shifted in the booth and smiled brightly. "My Mom and Dad have this little cabin out in the woods and I asked her if we could have an after prom party out there and she okayed it." Her smile turned to a playful little smirk. "There are two rooms so we can even stay the night so we don't have to drive home so late."

Regina rolled her eyes. "Whatever you're thinking, you can stop thinking it right now."

Emma's jaw slacked. "What? I wasn't thinking anything."

Regina released a disbelieving huff. "Sure you weren't."

"Spend the night?" Belle questioned. Her hands started to fidget nervously together. Her brow drew together as she looked into Ruby's beautiful hazel eyes. "I don't know about that. I told you—"

"Hey.." Ruby interrupted, softly. She took Belle's hands in hers to stop the nervous movement. "I'm not expecting anything." She offered her perfect smile. "I just want to hold you all night and wake up with you in the morning. That's all." She brought the tutor's hand to her lips and pressed a small kiss to each knuckle. "Okay?"

Belle swallowed back the nerves. Her stomach was fluttering and her heart was racing. She loved Ruby so much and, at this moment, nothing sounded better than what she offered. "Okay.." she agreed with a timid smile.

Ruby leaned in, giving her a small kiss on the lips. Belle's hand released from her soft grasp and rested it gently on the side of Ruby's face. Her thumb brushed lightly against her cheek as they lingered in the moment of their kiss. Emma cleared her throat loudly, pulling them apart. They turned their attention to her, their questioning looks mirroring one anothers.

"I just wanted to remind you both that we were still sitting here." Emma teased as Ruby shot her a dirty look. She chuckled lightly, her eyes shifting to the clock on the wall behind Ruby. "Hey, we still have to get some stuff done so we better head out."

Regina raised an eyebrow, curiously. "You two plan on getting ready together?"

Emma nodded. "Yeah, we are going to—"

Regina shook her finger, silencing Emma immediately, and stood from the table. "Leave you two alone to get ready irresponsibly? I don't think so." She grabbed Ruby's arm and pulled her from the booth. "You are coming with me. I'm trying to arrive on time for once and I don't trust you two to make that happen if you are together." She smiled down at Belle. "You don't mind if I help your girlfriend prepare for this evening, do you?"

Belle shook her head with a grin. "Not at all."

"But—" Ruby tried to protest, but was quickly dragged away and out the door.

Emma watched them go, a bewildered expression covering her face. She turned to Belle. "What the hell just happened?"

Belle raised her fork to her lips. "I guess you're getting ready with me." she said, her smile never fading as she took the final bite of her food.

Regina waited for Ruby to emerge from the room. She checked her own appearance in the mirror, smiling satisfied with her look. The black elegant material clung to her body revealing every curve. She turned to check the back which dipped down low, connected with a tiny silver chain dangling from the clasp in the back all the way down to the top of her backside. She looked like a Queen and could not wait to come home with the crown to prove she was.

"You look very pretty, Regina." Ruby complimented as she slowly entered the room.

She turned to face the athlete with an approving smile. "As do you." she returned, taking a step closer. She looked up her up and down. "I honestly didn't expect you to be wearing this. I thought you were going to go the same route as Emma."

Ruby decided to surprise everyone by wearing a beautiful navy blue dress. The straps were somewhat thick, but they were loose and comfortable. They led to a deeply plunged heart with just enough coverage to make the curious use their imagination, while still allowing for the slightest bit of cleavage to entice the intended viewer. It cinched in at the curve of her breasts, perfectly centered, to fall in breezy waves to the floor. Standing straight up, without posing, the layers looked like they covered her completely, but it took only a forward thrusting of her left leg to give that peek-a-boo of skin as her leg shot out, visible to mid-thigh. And for that extra bit of oomph, that little bit that she knew would drive Belle crazy, the semi-heart shaped bodice curved in at the sides, giving a teasing view of Ruby's sides, leading into an expansive view of her back through the criss-cross strapping.

Ruby smiled shyly, lowering head head. She tucked a strand of hair behind her ear. "I wanted to surprise Belle." She raised her eyes to meet Regina's again. "She probably thinks I'm going to show up in jeans."

Regina released a tiny laugh. "Or your soccer uniform." She took Ruby's hand, turning her around once. "I love the color. It looks beautiful on you."

"Yeah, I was going to go with red, but every dress I wanted was sold out in my size."

"Well, I've seen Belle's dress so it's a good thing you chose this color." She smirked. "You would have looked like bottles of ketchup and mustard."

Ruby's jaw slacked slightly. "You've seen her dress?"

Regina nodded with a small knowing smirk. "I have, dear." She reached out and moved Ruby's hair forward, allowing it to cascade over her shoulders. Her smirk spread as she rested her hand on Ruby's upper arms. "And it's beautiful."

Ruby released a tiny gasp of disbelief. "I can't believe-"

"We should get going." Regina interrupted, checking her watch and completely ignoring the look on the athlete's face. "I'm sure Emma and Belle are ready by now." She glanced at herself one last time in the mirror, raising an eyebrow still pleased with her appearance and walked toward the door.

Ruby sighed, picking up her bag. She could feel the nervous flutters building in her stomach. She knew there would be a lot of stares and shocked faces at her attire this evening, but she didn't care. If Belle loved how she looked, that's all that mattered..

Emma waited downstairs, glancing at her watch. "Belle!" she called out. "They should be here soon!"

"Miss. Swan, honestly." Mr. French teased, walking passed her with his tea and newspaper. "Is all that bellowing necessary?"

Emma blushed, running her hand over her ponytail. "Sorry." she muttered as he lightly smacked her with the paper.

He raised an eyebrow, looking her up and down. He smiled at her black feminine tuxedo with matching black tie. "Decided against a dress, did you?"

Emma blew out a breath and made a face. "I don't do dresses."

Mr. French shook his head and laughed as the doorbell rang. He motioned his head toward it. "Would you mind?" He raised his hands. "Kind of stuck here."

Emma smirked and nodded. "No problem." She took a few steps forward and opened the door. Her heart stopped at the sight of Regina, in all her regal beauty. "Babe, you look beautiful."

"Thank you." Regina smiled, touching her face as she walked further into the house. She raised an eyebrow, looking Emma up and down. "And you look oddly attractive in that tux."

"Oddly?" Emma questioned, furrowing her brow. She shrugged one shoulder. "I'll take it." She leaned in, giving her a small kiss. She felt a tap on her shoulder and turned. Her eyes widened and her jaw dropped. "You're wearing a dress? Seriously?"

Ruby rolled her eyes. "Yes, Emma. I'm wearing a dress." She pushed passed her friend and walked further inside. "I don't get what the big deal is."

"Oh my God.."

Ruby turned at the surprised sound of her girlfriend's voice traveling down the stairs. She couldn't stop the astonished chuckle that escaped her throat at the sight before her. Belle descended the stairs, her yellow dress flowing with each step she took. The dress fit tight, almost like a corset, around her upper body leaving her shoulders bare. Ruby swallowed trying to combat the sudden dryness in her throat as Belle took the finally step to greet her.

"Uh-you.." Ruby stammered, clearing her throat to regain her composure. She took Belle's hand. "You look beautiful."

"Not as beautiful as you." Belle returned, the surprise still covering her features. "Which is completely unexpected."

Ruby raised an eyebrow with a tiny smirk. "You didn't expect me to be beautiful?" she teased.

Belle blushed instantly. "No, no. that's not what I meant. I meant- the dress- the dress was unexpec-" Her words were cut short by Ruby's lips pressing gently against her own. She brushed her fingers against her cheek, fighting the pout when Ruby broke the kiss. She looked into her eyes, smiling shyly. "I thought you were going to be dressed like Emma."

Ruby chuckled lightly. "No, that's her thing." She traced a small line down Belle's cheek. "I wanted to surprise you."

"And you did."

"Ladies, we should get going." Emma stated, tapping her watch. "You heard the future Queen here about arriving on time."

Regina narrowed her eyes, slapping her arm.

Ruby took Belle's hand, unable to wipe the smile from her face. They were almost out the door when Belle's father called out to them. "Hold on." he requested, carrying a camera in his hand. "I want to take a photo to remember this night."

"I'm sure I'll never forget this night." Belle whispered, brushing her fingers under Ruby's chin.

Ruby smiled down at her, pressing a small kiss to her temple before they posed for her father. Once the picture was taken, he complimented his daughter and hugged her goodbye. Emma grabbed the bags by the door and they left the house ready to enjoy the rest of their evening together...