Chapter 11
Emma couldn't take her eyes off of the footage. She was paralyzed, as she watched herself enter the office and Regina comforting her. The video was silent and couldn't hear what they were saying to each other, but Emma was well aware of how this video will end and didn't want to continue watching. She hit pause as she prepared herself, uncertain if it would be an invasion of privacy to continue watching. She didn't remember what happened after entering the office and knew that it wasn't good. She took in a breath and hit play button to continue the video, curious as to what happened after she blacked out. Emma watched as Emma and Regina had an intense conversation, then suddenly Regina stood up saying something before starting to walk away. Emma saw herself reach out for Regina's hand and slowly pull her towards her, their bodies coming closer to each other on the couch. Emma remembered how nice Regina's scent was and how soft her blouse was. Emma's eyes then started to fixate on something in the room that she never noticed before, probably because she was so intensely close to Regina and focusing entirely on her. She noticed a dark concentrated mist, floating around hovering over the two women. Regina abruptly stood up and backed away staring at Emma and shaking her head, right after the mist had shot into the blonde woman. Emma continued to stare, amazed. This is where she blacked out. Emma couldn't remember anything after that. Her anxiety level started to escalate, knowing that this isn't going to end well, she watched as Regina tried to stop Emma from leaving. Emma gasped as she saw herself pin the brunette to the wall before throwing her to the tile. Emma's eyes began to sting with unshed tears, watching as she advanced on top of Regina, bending forward pinning the brunette's wrists above her with magic, as she began to tear at her clothes, Emma stopped the video, unable to continue watching. Emma covered her face, trying to control herself. Regina looked so scared and confused at what was happening to her. Emma turned the machine off, trying to focus on figuring out what the dark mist was. She had to find out.
She went home taking the equipment with her, with an intent of studying the footage and the thing that invaded her body and violated Regina. Emma placed the equipment on the kitchen table, and looked at her watch. It was almost 5:30pm and she had to get ready for dinner with Regina. Emma's mind couldn't focus. She tried to get the scene out of her head that she witnessed not half an hour ago. How was she going to go on this date with Regina after seeing that!? Emma shook her head and took off upstairs to change.
The doorbell range at 10 minutes before 6:00pm. Emma looked at her watched, Regina must have decided to come early, which isn't like her. Regina is usually punctual not early or late. Emma rushed downstairs, ran her fingers through her hair and prepared herself. Opening the door she saw the smiling face of her mother. "Mom!" Emma said startled.
"Hi Emma! I thought I would come over and keep you company for a while, how are you doing?" Emma was caught off guard.
"Oh yeah… um…I was expecting someone else, I'm sorry" she said confused, letting her mother come into the house.
"Oh? Who?" Snow asked curiously. "You look nice, all dressed up" Looking at her red dress and high heels.
"Uh yea… Um… Regina" Emma said quietly. Snow's eyes widened. Opened her mouth and closed it, unsure of what to say. Emma looked away, and headed towards the kitchen. "We're going to dinner together." She said trying to sound as if it were normal.
"Like… Like a date?" Emma nodded, avoiding eye contact. "Emma, no…this is…this is not right Emma this is wrong!" Snow protested, Emma closed her eyes. "Emma what are you thinking?! This is the same woman that you…" Snow stopped herself before she went too far. "Emma-"
"I know, okay! I know… but mom… I found the security footage"
"What?" Snow said shaking her head, trying to follow Emma's train of thought. Emma motioned her mother to the equipment on the kitchen table.
"This, this showed me that something had possessed me…my body and made me do things… mom… it wasn't me" She said looking at in her mother's eyes. "it wasn't me" she whispered. Snow looked at her daughter and then back at the equipment which was off. Snow had a hard time forming the words. "I know that… that it was my body that did it to her, but –"
"If she remembers it, it's still you Emma. This is not a good idea to have a relationship with her. She doesn't know everything, you took her memories. This is very dysfunctional" Snow shook her head, feeling bad for her daughter's complicated situation.
"I know… but I don't want to hurt her again" Emma said quietly. "I didn't want to say no… I like her…" Snow looked at her daughter painfully. "I've liked her for a long time. I just… Never wanted to admit it"
"Oh Emma…" Snow said, approaching her daughter. "I know this is hard"
The doorbell rang. Emma sucked in a breath, knowing that it was the mayor of Storybrook waiting outside her door. Emma looked her mother. "There is something in that footage that can tell us what happened. I found a mist at beginning of the tape, can you look into it. Maybe you can recognize something." Emma said to her mother, hoping that this can answer some questions. Snow nodded. "Thanks mom" she tried to give her a smile before walking over to the door. Pausing for a second before opening the door to a lovely brunette, standing with a tight black dress, hair perfectly in place, shiny black heels and make up perfectly done, highlighting her cheekbones and bright brown eyes. Regina beamed. "Regina" Emma breathed out, taking in her beauty. "You look… beautiful" she gazed at her. Regina grinned and tucked her hair behind her ear.
"You too Emma" Emma smiled delicately at the mayor. "Are you ready to go?" she said indicating that she will be driving. Emma nodded and closed the door behind her, walking with the brunette down the stairs and to the car.
Emma and Regina entered a large restaurant that Emma didn't even know existed in Storybrook called Silver Lights. White table cloth and silver goblets, filling with a delicious red wine. Regina picked a perfect location for their first date. The candle lights sparkled, illuminating the brunettes hair and face. Emma gazed at her date, watching her smile and giggle as they talked. Regina reached her hand across the table to hold Emma's. Emma looked down and observed the brunette's hand caressing her own. Emma's mind raced with thoughts of guilt, shame but also love and admiration. She was so confused, really trying to enjoy herself. "I'm glad we're here together, Emma" she smiled at the blonde, causing the blonde to tear up. "What's wrong?" Regina's smile fell, seeing Emma in distress.
"Nothing, I just… I don't … Regina, I want you to know… that I would never hurt you on purpose" Emma ached to say something to reassure Regina that she meant well. Regina smiled gently.
"I know" Regina squeezed Emma's hand. Emma searched her eyes, knowing full well that Regina would disagree if she knew what Emma had done.
They completed their dinner and walked to the car. Regina stood next to her car, and took Emma's hand, stepping closer to the blonde. Emma allowed herself to lean closer to the brunette. Regina tilted her head slightly up as Emma tilted her head towards her, gently touching their lips. They gently kissed under the stars, Emma's hands traveled around Regina's waist, bringing her closer. Emma explored the brunette's mouth, eagerly tasting it. A moan escaped Regina's throat as her hands ran through soft blonde locks. Regina slowly broke the kiss, gazing into piercing green eyes.
"Oh how sweet" a man's voice startled both women, Emma defensively standing in front of Regina. Emma frowned, recognizing the bartender from the pub standing 10 feet away from the couple.
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