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Chapter 11
Moving to bury herself in more, Regina lets out a contented sigh as she begins to stir in Emma's arms. Opening her eyes at the movement, the blonde glances down with a sleepy smile at having the brunette cuddled into her side. Rubbing the woman's arm lightly with her hand, Emma clears her throat. "Hey.."
Peering up, Regina smiles back then covers her mouth from a yawn before resting her head once again against the blonde's shoulder. "Good morning"
Scoffing, Emma tightens her grip on the woman. "If you can call it that, it's like 7am and it's Sunday"
Sniggering, the Mayor rolls her eyes. "And to think you should be a morning person considering you have a small child"
"Well no...and correction, we have a small child"
"I like the sound of that" smiling, Regina leans up to peck the woman's cheek. "Are you going to tell Grace about what is to happen or are you going to wait until it's all finalised?"
"I don't think I can keep this to myself..plus I was thinking that if its okay with you that Grace could stay here at the weekend with you while I drive down and pack up everything.." Emma suggests while running a hand through the brunette's locks.
"That eager are we?"
"Definitely.." raising the Mayor's head by her chin, the blonde grins then kisses her on the lips.
Kissing back, Regina grips onto Emma's waist, shifting as close as she possibly can before hearing the door swing open and a giggle. Pulling back, the brunette untangles herself and looks over with a smile.
Watching, Grace grins widely at the woman while rocking on her feet. "Hi mama"
Raising an eyebrow, the older blonde scoffs playfully. "Oh hi bug, mommy's here too..."
Giving a small carefree wave, the girl then toddles over to Regina's side of the bed and pulls herself up. Sliding down beside the woman, the small blonde shuffles over into the brunette's open arm. Resting her chin against the Mayor's chest, Grace peers over to her mother. "Mommy..."
Using the arm currently wrapped around Regina, Emma stretches further to take her daughter's hand. "Yes Grace?"
Mumbling as she tries to hide herself, the small blonde replies sadly. "Don't want to go home.."
"I know bug but we have to..I need to get some stuff sorted"
"But..but.." Trying to think of a reason, the girl makes an excuse followed by a pout. "Mama be alone..."
Biting her lip to stifle a laugh, the brunette nods along with the statement while staring at Emma playfully. Tapping the woman's nose, the blonde sniggers. "But kiddo it won't be for long.." Beginning to smile, Emma continues. "You know how you and Regina spoke about being a family?"
Nodding eagerly, Grace grins then quotes what she had said. "Forever and ever"
"Well..we will be because we are going to move here and you can see her every day"
"Really?!" The small blonde squeezes tight to the Mayor while the woman strokes her hair and joins the conversation.
"Really sweetheart..you like the room you're staying it don't you?"
"Yes mama"
"Now it's yours..obviously we will have to change the bed and a few things but it's yours" Regina states before kissing the girl's head.
Grace pouts a little at having the double bed taken but soon forgets and hugs tightly. "Can I stay now?"
"Baby you still have nursery this week and I have work which I need to sort before looking for a new one" the blonde reaches out and strokes her daughter's cheek.
Looking sad, the small blonde nods then kisses Regina's cheek before whispering. "Love you mama. Will be here soon"
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Soon enough the two blonde's found themselves back in Boston, leaving Regina alone in Storybrooke. As the week continued, both women were desperate despite the short time apart to be together. More so for the brunette who had an empty house to come home too after a busy day at the office. As Friday night drew close, the two women were locked into a conversation on the phone as they began to make plans over how Emma was going to move her belongings.
"So what exactly have you packed so far?" Regina questions as she sat back on her couch with her legs curled underneath her.
Cringing, Emma replies. "Erm...well Grace's stuff is done but-"
"Emma..." Using her playful warning tone, the brunette then sighs.
"Okay so I may have fallen behind but it's difficult...and boring" the blonde huffs as she dumps an item of clothing into a box on her bed.
"Am I going to get the chance to see you tomorrow or not?"
Beginning to sulk as the woman's demanding tone, Emma bites her lip. "Gina!..."
"Miss Swan need I remind you that you are the older blonde and so you may not call me that" reaching for her wine, Regina begins to smirk to herself.
Frowning, the blonde sits down on her bed. "What? But she calls you mama now..come on!"
Sniggering, the Mayor then let's out a laugh. "Okay fair enough. Just make sure you get to be here tomorrow night. What time are you planning on leaving?"
Rolling her eyes at the woman's tease, Emma responds. "About 11 so we will be there for 3"
"Okay. Well I guess I shall leave you to it so you can pack. Make sure you do!"
"Yeah yeah...see you tomorrow.."
Smiling to herself, Regina clears her throat. "Emma?"
Hearing the brunette's serious tone, the blonde straightens up. "Yes?"
"I love you"
Letting out a grin, Emma flops back against her pillow. "Love you too"
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Having got up extra early to get a head start on things, Emma makes her way into Grace's room and grabs her pillow. "Bug?..wake up! Wake up! Wake up!" Hitting her daughter lightly, the blonde chuckles as the girl could be heard giggling while making a grab for the pillow being thrown on her.
"I'm up mommy!" Sitting up in bed, the small blonde rubs her eyes.
"Good. Sooner we are ready, sooner we are in Storybrooke!"
Clapping, Grace jumps up to her feet, standing on the bed then holds her arms out to her mother who happily accepts, lifting the girl up before attacking her with kisses.
While making sure the small blonde eats some breakfast, Emma stands up looking around at the amount of cardboard boxes that surrounded the apartment. "Might have to do more than one trip..."
Giggling, Grace peers over at the phone ringing then grins. "It's mama!"
Reaching across the kitchen counter, the blonde answers. "Don't trust me to be ready huh?"
Chuckling, Regina answers. "Of course dear. I just wondered if you were leaving yet?"
"No, bug's just finishing her breakfast"
"Okay good"
Confused, Emma frowns. "Good?"
Biting her lip, the brunette gives a 'hm'. "Look out your window..."
Raising an eyebrow warily, Emma heads towards the window while keeping her phone firmly pressed to her ear. Lifting the curtain, the blonde looks down past the steps and towards a dark car opposite. More specifically a Benz. Regina's Benz. Eyes widening, Emma then glances across to see the brunette stood against the bonnet with a smile. Clicking her phone off quick, the blonde checks on her daughter who is still munching. "Bug finish up okay I'm just out front and the door is staying open"
Simply nodding, Grace continues eating her cereal as Emma exits the apartment and down the steps, meeting the brunette at the bottom before pulling her into a crushing hug. Hugging back, Regina pats Emma's back gently. "It's only been 6 days!"
"So?" Giving the Mayor an extra squeeze, the blonde pulls back then cups the woman's face.
Staring at her, the brunette chuckles. "Seriously Emma?"
"I just don't ever want to forget that face" Emma explains before pecking Regina on the lips earning another chuckle from the woman.
"I missed you too" the brunette states before reaching for the blonde's hand and gesturing upstairs. "I thought if I came down it would be easier otherwise you would have to bring Grace and then come back again for the rest of your belongings, whereas if I'm here, we can take all of your belongings between your bug and my car then we can settle at home nice and early with a takeout and film by Grace's choice"
Looking in awe, Emma kisses her again then tugs gently as they go upstairs. "Thank you, for driving all this way to just drive back again"
"You're worth it dear" smirking, Regina follows the blonde inside and is met by a ear piercing squeal from the smaller blonde who had just finished eating and had placed her bowl in the sink.
"Mama!" Hurrying over, Grace wraps her arms around the Mayor's waist and clings. "You're here!"
"Yes I am sweetheart, ready to move to Storybrooke?" Running a hand through the girl's curls, Regina smiles then places a kiss on Grace's crown.
"Yes! Bob's ready too!"
"Oh of course how could we forget Bob?" Moving back, the brunette passes the monkey from the counter over to the girl then lifts a box up. "You stay inside while we put these boxes in our cars okay?"
"Yes mama" nodding seriously, Grace lifts herself onto the couch that is staying behind and rests back watching the two women come and go, gradually emptying the apartment.
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Walking through into the living room clad in pjs, Emma sits herself down beside Regina who is also in her pjs and currently saddled with a small blonde curled into her side. Letting out a sigh, the blonde gives an apologetic look. "Sorry about the boxes in the hall..I will make sure that they are all cleared by tomorrow"
"Don't worry about it. There's no rush besides, it's your home now too" smiling, the brunette takes her hand and links their fingers. "Takeout is on its way and Grace here has decided that she would like us to watch Tangled because apparently it's her"
"It is! See!" Lifting up a strand of her curly blonde hair, Grace points.
Laughing, Emma leans across and rubs their noses together. "I guess you're right bug" pulling back, the blonde mutters to Regina. "I'm not sure whether that makes me or you the evil mother..."
Sniggering, the Mayor kisses the blonde's cheek before hearing the door. "That would be dinner.."
"I'll go..you're all settled besides.." Grinning, Emma begins to walk over to the doorway. "I can answer our front door now.."
Laughing at the woman's excitement, Regina rolls her eyes playfully then continues her hug with Grace.