Well, here's a new chapter! In honor of Swan Queen Week, (I hope it still is), I've written about the two them getting along, and becoming friends.

I'm not sure how much I'll be writing in the time coming, because, I'm actually moving to New York in two weeks, from Norway! But I'll try to keep it up! Thank you for reading and reviewing so far, I really appreciate it! 3

Hope you like it,

XO

Regina was currently wrapped in a blanket, sitting comfortably in the couch in front of the fireplace. Emma's words were spiraling in her mind, giving love a chance. Who would ever love a villain like me? She thought to herself. As for Grace, she now realized that she might had overreacted. She reached for her cell phone and dialed Rhea's number, or rather the only number the whole family had, one phone. It dialed, once, twice, a third time, a forth, then somebody answered, it was Rhea, "Hello?"

"Hi, it's Regina." she said.

"Hi honey!" Rhea said, and waited for Regina to speak.

It took her a minute, "Is… is Grace there?"

"No, she's out with Hope, taking a walk I believe." Rhea said.

Trying not to let out a disappointed sigh, Regina pulled herself together, "Oh, alright, I'll call later. Bye."

"Do you want me to come over?" Rhea asked before they hung up.

"No, I'd rather be alone right now." Regina said plainly.

"Alright then, but do call if there's anything you need, honey." Rhea paused, "And I'll let Grace know you called." She hung up.

Regina threw the phone on the small table next to the couch. She wrapped the blanket closer to her body, eyes almost closing; she was so tired. Before she could fall into a deep sleep, Regina jumped up from the couch, the swift movement making her dizzy. She dragged her feet up the stairs and in the bathroom. Quickly, she brushed her teeth and put on her silk blue pajamas. The minute her head hit the pillow, she was fast asleep.

Regina looked around her; she didn't know where she was. She was standing in an empty void, nothing but bright light around her. Turning around, she noticed something a few feet away. She looked closer, now seeing that it was someone, rather than something. She couldn't make out who it was. Glancing down, she could see a tattoo on the person's wrist. The tattoo was of a lion. Regina tried to walk closer, but when she did, he only moved further from her.

Regina jolted awake. She had been dreaming, the dream was so vivid. Trying to relax again, not over-thinking the dream, she tried to close her eyes, but sleep couldn't find her. Hours went by, and still, she couldn't sleep. Slowly, but surely, morning came. Frustrated, she threw the covers off and headed towards the shower. It was Sunday, her day off, what on earth was she going to do all day? She picked up the phone, trying to call Grace once more. This time, Grace answered, "Hello?"

"Hi Grace." Regina said.

"Oh, hi." Grace replied, sounding surprised.

"Listen," Regina started, "I'm really sorry for the way I reached yesterday. I'm just frightened, and I don't like to be."

Silence.

"Oh, my dear big sister, you don't have to apologize. I stepped over the line. I'm sorry."

Another moment of silence, "And I love you too." Regina said and hung up. She couldn't help but feel relief, having resolved the situation. Regina then smiled at herself, being so mature. She had grown; apologizing had never been her style. This time she really cared about what happened.

The day passed faster than she'd thought. It was time for bed, getting a good night's rest was exactly what she needed. However, about an hour after she'd fallen asleep, she woke up from the same dream as the night before. Same procedure followed; no sleep.

Regina was sitting in her office at the Town Hall, rubbing her temples. Today was Wednesday. By now, she was sleep-deprived. Night after night, she'd woken up from the same dream, the man with the lion tattoo, never getting to see his face, not even a glimpse.

This week involved a lot of paper work at the Mayor's Office, brining papers everywhere, getting signatures. Today she needed the Sheriff's signature.

Walking into the station, she spotted Emma sitting at her desk, filling some papers of her own. She looked up watching the Mayor approach, "Whoa, you look like shit." She said with a small smile.

"Thank you for stating that Miss Swan."

Emma laughed, "We're friends now, remember? So it's Emma."

Regina slammed the stack of files on Emma's desk, "Sign these."

Emma's eyes widened, "All of them, it's like, what? Twenty reports?"

Nodding, Regina turned her heel and started to walk off.

"Wait a second!" Emma yelled after her, jumping to her feet.

Rolling her eyes, Regina slowly turned around.

"Talk to me. What's going on Regina?" Emma said, gesturing for them to sit down.

Regina hesitated, "I haven't slept through a whole night since Saturday."

"What? Why haven't you just stayed home, getting some rest?"

"And do what exactly, stare at the wall?" Regina said, frustration in her voice.

"Good point. But kidding aside, do you know why? Is something bothering you? I know from personal experience, dreaming can be quite shitty."

Regina raised an eyebrow, "Well, dreaming seems to be the problem, or more specific, one dream. The same one over and over."

"Hmm… That sucks. At eight o'clock tonight, I'm coming over to your house. Be sure to wear running shoes and work-out clothes."

Before Regina got to answer, Emma rose, and walked back to her office.

The clock showed eight, and as of cue, there was a knock on the door. Regina rose and opened the door. Emma was wearing a bright pink tank top and black tights, "Ready?" Nodding, Regina followed Emma out the door. They started out walking, and slowly started jogging; soon, they were almost sprinting. After about two minutes, Regina started to slow down.

Emma noticed, "What's the matter, Your Majesty? Can't keep up?" she smirked.

Out of breath, Regina looked up, and started running; right past Emma. Within minutes, they were back at the mansion. Opening the door of her house, Regina let herself fall to the floor, lying there breathing heavily. Emma smiled and went to lay next to her. Finally getting control of her breathing, she started talking, "Emma, what was your plan about this?"

"When you run like that outside, you get the fresh air. It gets your energy up, but also makes for a good night's sleep." Emma paused, "You're in good shape by the way."

Regina chuckled, "You're not so bad yourself."

Emma rose, "Now, it's almost 9.30, so go shower, then come back down, I'll wait."

Not asking any questions, Regina did as she was told. Coming back down, she smelled chocolate. It the kitchen, Emma had prepared to cups. "I just made some cocoa if you don't mind."

There was cinnamon on top, Regina smiled at it. "Just the way Henry likes it." She stated.

They sat there in the kitchen, talking about everything, much about Henry, but briefly about Regina's birth family too. They talked, much like good friends would. Suddenly the clock hit 10.30. "I think I should get to bed." Regina said.

"If you want, you can try one last thing, it used to help me get to sleep."

Regina looked puzzled, "Alright." She stood waiting for Emma to proceed.

"Eh, it requires for you to be in bed. Just say when you're there."

Not knowing whatsoever what Emma was up to, she once again did what she was asked. Changing her clothes, she thought of herself, going along with all this. One year ago, she'd never! Getting settled in bed, she called for Emma.

Emma sat down next to her at the edge of the bed, "Now, close your eyes." As Regina did, Emma started to stroke her eyelids with a gentle hand. Not even a second past, and Regina shot her eyes open, "Miss Swan! This is ridiculous!"

"Shut up! This will help you sleep!" Emma replied.

Narrowing her eyes, Regina closed her eyes again, "Alright, but we'll never speak of this again, understood?"

"Right." Emma said and continued stroking Regina's eyelids.

Regina felt her mind slowly drifting, thoughts turning to dreams. Sleep finally found her, and this time, she slept through the whole night.

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