Sorry bit of writers block with the story! Ideas welcomed!
Chapter 10
A few days later and it still plagued the brunette's mind at the possibility of giving up the children sooner rather than later. Setting up breakfast in the morning, Regina gives a yawn. Looking after a baby and a small child was definately taking its toll but she knew just like her time spent with the children at school, she would adapt. Leaning against the counter, the young teacher smooths down her dress and waits. She had already woken Emma who insisted on she would be out in a few minutes and as for Henry, the woman let him sleep longer as his pattern had been all over the place since the trasition.
Trailing down the hallway to the kitchen in her tartan pink pajamas, Emma screws her nose up not quite with it then rubs her head, pushing her hair away from her face.
Hiding a laugh from the girl's appearance, Regina watches as the small blonde lifts herself onto the stool and grabs her spoon for her cereal. "Good morning Emma"
Mumbling a small 'morning', Emma yawns then pouts at the woman. "Do I have to go school today?"
Frowning at the question, the brunette nods her head then rests her arms over the counter while clasping her hands and looking curiously at the girl. "Of course you do.."
"Oh..." The blonde looks down sadly while pushing her cereal away.
Concerned, Regina leans over the counter and lifts the girls chin. "Emma I thought you loved school? Has something happened?" Becoming more worried, the young teacher bites her lip. "Has my mother done something?"
Shaking her head, Emma looks back at her in a coy manner before muttering quietly. "I..just..I thought I could enjoy my birthday..."
Eyes widening, Regina looks shocked. "What?!"
Flinching at the woman's raised voice, the blonde gulps then looks away again. "I'm sorry..I didn't mean to..I go get ready for school.." Sliding off the stool, Emma makes a beeline for the corridor.
"No..no hold on.." Walking around the counter and taking hold of the small blonde's arm to prevent her going, the brunette turns her around then crouches in front of the girl. "Emma, why didn't you tell me?"
Shrugging, the blonde sniffles slightly. "Nothing special...never allowed my birthday..."
Stroking her face, Regina smiles sadly then taps her Emma's nose. "Well that's going to change right now!"
"It is?!" The blonde brightens up with a grin.
"Yes, starting with no school. So go and get dressed into something nice so we can go out instead" the brunette smiles back as soon as she witnesses the girl's sparkle in her eye come back. Watching Emma go back to the master bedroom, Regina grabs the phone and calls Daniel, feeling rather annoyed.
"Hello?"
Taking a breath, the brunette sits on the couch. "Hi, its Regina"
"Oh hi, everything okay?"
"Why was I not informed that today was Emma's birthday?" Trying to keep calm, the young teacher waits for an explaination.
"Oh..I..wasn't aware. The social should have informed you about their personal information. Hold on...right yes, 5 today. Listen, I'm sorry there must have been a mis-communication, how about I'll give you a copy myself. I'll post it through your door on the way to work?"
Sighing, Regina nods to herself. "..yes..Daniel, I'm sorry I just had a very upset little girl who clearly wanted to celebrate considering she has never celebrated before..and I just..I'm mad that no one bothered to tell me as I am currently their guardian"
"You're right and I am not making escuses for them but apparently there was some difficulty with finding any legal documentation within the Swan household. Birth certificates, passports..they were all hidden"
"Okay..well so long as I know like allergies..anything. Henry's birthday? I mean he will be 1 soon, I'm guessing...if.." Looking down the woman bites her lip before going quiet. "If..they are still here.."
"I know. I will get it to you ASAP"
Ending the call, Regina gets up and heads towards the bedroom to see what is taking Emma so long. Standing in the doorway, the brunette starts laughing at seeing the blonde all dressed in a little dress they had brought at the weekend while trying to help her now awake brother to dress. Unfortunately for Henry, he has no clue on what goes where and currently has an arm in his trouser leg while also having a shirt on his head. Not being able to resist, the young teacher quickly snaps a photo on her phone then walks towards the bed to help an excited little boy who squeals and bounces on sight of her.
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Having made a pit stop at the shop to buy the girl a badge to wear so everyone knows its her birthday, Regina smiles as she places the pink princess badge onto Emma's dress. Beginning to walk down the street, the brunette keeps a tight hold of Henry's hand who has now learnt how to stomp along while Emma helps on the opposite side and takes her brothers hand with a grin.
"So where to birthday girl? The park? The shops? The zoo?"
The blonde shrugs with a serious look. "I don't know Gina, I never choose before"
Looking over, Regina smiles. "If there was anything you could do right now, what would it be?"
"I'm doing it. With family!" The girl explains with a grin. "But I know Henry would like the zoo...he likes monkeys!"
"Oh?" Raising an eyebrow as they head in the direction of the zoo, the young teacher squints. "And what animal does Emma like?"
"Tigers!"
Chuckling, Regina nods. "Tigers are good..I prefer pandas but..lets see about getting something to do with tigers in the gift shop and then we can have lunch.."
Nodding in agreement, Emma tugs Henry's hand gently then notices the boy begin to wave with a smile of his own. Looking up, the small girl frowns at a blonde woman approaching. Also noticing, the young teacher looks over to see Maleficent headed their way.
"Hello Henry!" The blonde smiles towards Regina while speaking to the boy. Looking across to the mini blonde, Mal smiles more then gestures to her badge. "And you must be Emma..or should I say the birthday girl?"
Frowning in a guarded manner, Emma looks up at Regina. The brunette nods in confirmation. "Emma you remember Daniel? Meet his sister Maleficent"
"Sorry...hello, I didn't know you..." the girl then smiles as Henry still waves frantically.
"That's quite alright dear..you was at school last time I met with Regina and your brother" Mal looks towards the brunette again curiously. "I take it you are off out?"
"Yes. As its Emma's birthday we are going to the zoo" feeling slightly embarrassed by the woman staring, Regina bites her lip then glances towards the children.
Trying to wiggle from both his sisters and the brunette's tight grip without falling over, Henry lets go of their hands and holds his arms up to the blonde woman stood in front of them with a babble.
Watching, the young teacher looks a little stuck on whether or not to stop him but curious as to what Maleficent will do. As if seeking permission, the blonde looks back at her with a small smile then lifts the boy up who hugs her tightly. "Thank you Henry.."
Emma purses her lips, amazed that her baby brother would even go to someone else who isn't her or currently Regina. Looking between the two women, the small blonde raises an eyebrow witnessing the occasional glance they give one another before stepping forward herself and looking up to Maleficent. "Are you busy?"
Pulling her back by her hand, the brunette gives her a look. "Emma.."
Biting her lip, the girl doesn't get what she is doing is a bad thing. "I only asked a question?"
Chuckling, the older blonde looks towards the young teacher. "Its fine and to answer your question dear, no I am not particularly busy"
Getting ahead of herself, Emma grins. "Do you want to come zoo?!"
With her eyes widening, Regina hitches her breath at the boldness the girl displays. Maleficent feels awkward as she notices the brunette's concern and places Henry back down to take hold of his sisters hand. "Maybe another time.."
Confused, the smaller blonde looks up to Regina. "She can come right Gina?"
Swallowing down her fear, the brunette nods. "Of course..if..if you want to"
Slowly smiling, Maleficent stands beside her. "Lead the way.." Leaning closer as they walk, the blonde whispers out of earshot of the children. "You can relax you know. I don't bite"
Looking a little wide eyed, Regina glances across to her. "I..I know..sorry.."
Placing a hand carefully on her shoulder, Maleficent gives a small squeeze. "Breathe Regina. Honestly I hate to think I've made you feel this way.."
Taking a deep breath as instructed, the brunette looks apologetic. "I am sorry..just..I don't have a lot of time to do this sort of thing or..make friends"
Trailing her hand down to the woman's back, the blonde pats once then drops her hand completely. "I'm glad you would at least consider me as a friend, that it is a possibility, you know I was always intrigued about you from what Daniel told me about school.."
"You were? Oh..well I..I'm sorry but..there is not much to say on..my life"
Gesturing to the children, Mal chuckles. "I would say there is right now"
Both women share another smile as they look towards Emma and Henry who are talking amongst themselves, or rather the small blonde is talking and her brother is babbling excitedly as they hold hands. Watching, Regina thinks over what her life would be like if they did leave and right now she couldn't bare it. She has grown too attached and knows that right from that moment, she loves them as if they were her own.