A/N: Sorry for the wait and the short chapter.! This chapter is going to have more Emma/Ruby. I just want to address something that keeps coming up. This fic is not a SwanQueen endgame. I love SwanQueen but for this story I think it would be too add for Emma and Regina to go from a mother/daughter relationship to a lovers relationship. I will eventually write a SwanQueen fic, but this isn't it. Please Review I love to hear your thoughts. Also Grammar isn't my forte so please if you find any serious mistakes please PM me!

The next day was relaxing compared to this past weekend. Emma took the morning to show Regina, Kat and Henry around the city. They all then had a quick lunch and got on the road to head home to Storybrooke.

Regina could tell that Emma was putting on a mask so that Henry and Kat wouldn't suspect anything is wrong.

On the ride back they only made one stop and that was only because both Kat and Henry REALLY needed to use the bathroom.

While they were in the bathroom Regina and Emma stretched their legs. Regina can inside and bought a few snacks and magazines to last the rest of the 3 hour car ride.

Regina went back to the truck expecting to see Emma sitting inside. When she got back to the car, she saw Emma standing at the side of the rest stop,smoking with a group of questionable looking men.

Regina honked the horn to get Emma's attention. Emma looked up right away. Emma took one last drag of the cigarette and stomped it out giving the group of men a head nod.

Emma walked back to the car and got in. Regina looked at Emma and said, "No more smoking."

Emma bowed her head and took a deep breath and nodded, "Yeah, ok."

Regina placed her hand on Emma's knee and said, "It's ok, old habits and all. Just no more cigarettes. Promise me."

Emma looked at Regina and sadly said, "I promise."

Regina nodded, smiled and reached into the plastic bag that was on the floor. She handed Emma a bag of Twizzlers knowing the strawberry flavored treat was one of Emma's favorites.

Emma looked at Regina and smiled. Regina smiled back and said, "You kept eyeing them when we were in the ice cream shop. I don't know how you can eat all of those sweets."

Emma smiled and took a Twizzler into her mouth, "Stomach of steel I guess."

Regina chuckled and said, "You and Henry both. Just thinking about it makes my teeth hurt."

Emma laughed and said, "Don't think just enjoy."

Emma and Regina waited another 5 minutes for Kat and Henry before they got back on the road.

The rest of the trip passed quickly for Kat and Henry both fell asleep in the backseat, while Regina dozed off and on in the front seat..

When they entered Storybrooke Emma drove to Kathryn's first. When Emma parked she gently tapped Kat on the knee and said, "Kat, we are here."

Kat woke up and looked around, "I'm sorry Emma, I didn't mean to fall asleep."

Emma shrugged and said, "It's fine. I'll carry your bag up, just get your keys."

Kathryn nodded and quietly left the car.

Emma followed close behind and waited for Kat to open her door.

When the door was open Kat and Emma entered, and Emma placed her bag down.

Emma was about to leave when Kat called out, "Emma- " Emma turned around and looked at Kathryn, "I-I just wanted to say I'm sorry about what I said to you the other day. And the conclusions I jumped to about you. You aren't as bad as I thought."

Emma smiled and said, "Thank you, for you know apologizing. And don't worry about it, it's not the worst thing that has been said to or about me."

Emma said a soft "Good night Kat" and left the apartment.

When Emma returned to the truck Regina and Henry were still asleep. Emma quietly closed the door and drove to Regina's.

When they pulled into the driveway Emma gently shook both Regina and Henry awake.

Henry groaned as he woke up. Regina yawned and said, "Why didn't you wake me earlier? I would have driven."

Emma shrugged and said, "It's fine."

Regina yawned again and said, "Thank you Emma."

Regina opened her door and walked to the front door letting a half asleep Henry into the house.

Emma followed closely behind Regina. Emma closed and locked the door before going to the kitchen, grabbing a bottle of water and bidding Regina and Henry a good night.

Regina said, "Good night" and went upstairs to get a few more precious hours of sleep before her alarm sounded reminding her it was Monday.

The next morning Regina groaned and slapped her hand on her alarm clock silencing the nuisance.

Regina went about her usual routine, waking Henry up, taking a shower, getting dressed and ready for work. When Regina made her way downstairs Henry was already eating a bowl of cereal.

Regina went to the coffee pot to find that there was already a fresh pot. Regina looked to Henry who just shook his head and said, "Emma"

Regina looked around looking for the blonde teen. When the front door opened Regina called out, "Emma?"

Emma called back, "Yeah. Just me a David."

Emma and David entered the kitchen and gave Henry a head nod and Regina a smile.

David stood next to Emma and said, "Good morning Ms. Mills"

Regina chuckled and said, "David you can call me Regina. It's ok."

David nodded and said, "Alright."

Emma smirked and said, "I'm about to head to school, you want Henry to ride with me?"

Henry perked up and nodded his head, "YES! Can I drive the bike!?"

Regina paled and said, "Absolutely not!"

Emma turned back to Regina and chuckled, "Never mind.. I retract my offer."

Emma then turned to Henry and said, "Sorry Kid. Maybe next time."

Regina growled and whispered, "Over my dead body."

Emma heard but just laughed and grabbed her backpack and helmet.

Regina watched as Emma grabbed her stuff. She was wearing light blue skinny jeans, a white tank with a plaid long sleeve shirt on top, and her red leather jacket.

Emma smiled and shyly gave Regina a quick hug goodbye before turning to Henry and saying, "I'll see you around Kid."

Emma grabbed her helmet and poked David in the side, "Come on you goof, you need to get back to Killian before he breaks something."

David chuckled and waved bye to Henry and Regina.

Regina watched as David drove away in the truck and as Emma rode away on her bike. Regina was still standing in place reveling in the fact that Emma had just given her a hug.

Regina was brought back to reality by Henry snapping his fingers and yelling, "MOM! School! Late!"

Regina blinked and looked at the clock, "Crap. Ok. Grab your stuff and wait in the car. I'll be there in a minute."

They both rushed out of the house and somehow made it to both school and work relatively on time.

Emma's day wasn't going terribly which surprised the hell out of her. Her first class was calc. She had already learned the material so it was extremely difficult for her to pretend to pay attention.

Her teacher Mr. Nealson tried to call her out but Emma was a step ahead and gave him the correct answer.

Emma was happy to find out that Ruby seemed to be in most of her classes all except music.

Emma and Ruby sat together during all of their classes and got to know each other with a game of 20 questions in each class.

By lunch time Ruby had learned all about Emma's extreme dislike of spiders and her love of food. While Emma learned that Ruby's sprit animal is the wolf and that she plans on traveling the world someday.

Ruby convinced Emma to sneak out of lunch and climbed up onto the roof with her. They had a great view from the top and watched as the trees rustled in the slight wind.

Emma turned to Ruby and said, "I really love it up here. Thanks for bringing me here."

Ruby smiled at Emma and said, "You're welcome. I have always loved how calming it is up here."

Emma sat down on the ledge, letting her feet dangle over the edge. She then patted the spot next to her inviting Ruby to join her.

Ruby cautiously made her way to Emma and slowly sat down.

Emma smiled and took Ruby's hand, "It's ok, I won't let you fall."

Emma and Ruby sat there until they heard the bell signaling the end of lunch. Ruby sighed and said, "We should get back, I have history and you have music."

Emma nodded and swiveled around placing her feet back on solid ground. Emma then extended her hand helping Ruby do the same. Once Ruby was standing Emma pulled on her hand and pulled Ruby into her.

Ruby laughed and said, "Oh, that was smooth."

Emma smiled and said, "It worked didn't it?"

Ruby smiled loving the way Emma's green eyes sparkled in the sunlight. Ruby then lowered her gaze to look at Emma's thin pink lips. Ruby bit her own as she looked back at Emma.

Emma took a shallow breath and said, "I'm going to kiss you now. Speak now or forever hold your peace."

Ruby chuckled and pretended to zipper her lips closed.

Emma smiled and placed a soft chaste kiss on Ruby's lips. Ruby smiled into the soft kiss.

Emma pulled back slowly and tucked a tray piece of hair behind Ruby's ear. Emma then smiled and gave Ruby another kiss. Ruby snaked her free hand around Emma's back pulling Emma closer to her. Emma groaned and gently stuck her tongue out asked for entrance.

Ruby quickly agreed and allowed Emma's tongue to explore the inside of her mouth.

Their impromptu make out session ended abruptly when the late bell rung letting them both know they were seriously gonna be late.

Emma smiled at Ruby and gave her one last kiss, "I think it's time to head back"

Ruby groaned and agreed.

They grabbed their stuff and made it back inside. Before they parted ways Ruby grabbed Emma's hand and pulled her into her, mirroring Emma's move from earlier. Emma laughed and said, "Smooth."

Ruby smirked and said, "Worked didn't it?"

Ruby then ghosted her fingers over Emma's knuckles and said, "I know it's not romantic or adventurous or anything but, would you want to come to Granny's tomorrow night? For dinner? With me?"

Emma smiled and nodded, "yeah, I would like that. I just need to check with Regina."

Ruby nodded and gave Emma one last kiss before slapping her ass and saying, "Get to class hot stuff. I'll see you later."

Emma stuck her tongue out and turned on her heels towards the music room.

Emma was lucky in that the music room was filled with amateurs learning to play different instruments so when Emma snuck into the room no one noticed.

For the rest of the day Emma was free to work on her next song and think about Ruby and their date.

For the first time in forever, Emma Swan felt like she was experiencing a normal life. For the first time Emma felt like she belonged.

A/N: I know this was kinda short but I really didn't want to wait 5 weeks before I post again.. I have no idea when the next update will be school is burring me..