Regina walked Emma to the door.
"You have a great day, Emma" She stated with a smile. "What time should I expect you to return home?"
"Um" Emma quickly did some math in her head to come up with a prediction. "I think about 3pm. School is over at 1:45"
"Alright, I'll see you then. Maybe this afternoon I can show you around town" Regina then leaned closer to whisper: "I can't wait to show you off to everyone in town"
The way Regina was whispering sent shivers down Emma's spine. Her cheeks reddened. She smiled shyly. "Okay, I'll, um, I'll see you then"
School, was boring.
It always was. Being the last week of school, the students weren't doing much. No more assignments were being issued, but that didn't stop the teacher from upholding the classroom rules.
Emma wasn't about to do much, she just wanted to check her phone to see if Regina had texted her. She knew it was a long shot. Why would Regina text her? It's just that, Regina have been so nice to her so far, and always made her feel happy, and wanted. A girl could only hope.
Emma sighed. There were no new notifications.
Unfortunately, the teacher was looking her way.
"Miss Swan, can you bring me your cell phone, please?" His voice echoed throughout the entire classroom. Emma frowned.
"Mr. Thomas, I-"
"Miss Swan, now, please. You may get it back later today. In detention" He smiled.
Emma frowned. This wasn't good. Not good at all. Mr. Thomas taught freshmen fourth block, and they were not released until 2:30pm. Detention with Mr. Thomas was an hour. Emma sighed. She didn't know what she could do to get out of this.
"I'm very disappointed in you Miss Swan. You were always so welled behaved in my class, I know you understand the rules. You are one of my favorites, but I have to be fair and treat you like everyone else" He whispered so that only Emma could hear as he took her phone and placed it into the desk drawer. He gave her a small smile and motioned for her to return to her seat.
'Regina's going to kill me' Was all Emma could think about as she sat down.
It wasn't until after 5 that Emma returned to the Mills residence.
The sun sets early in Storybrooke, and right now the sky was dull, and crickets could be heard all around her.
Looking up at the house that seemed impossibly still, it made Emma wonder if anyone was home. Did Regina get tired of waiting on her and leave?
Would she be upset?
Would she make her leave?
Emma knew she should have called, but she couldn't. She was too nervous, too afraid.
Emma had a key to the home, but she felt as if she shouldn't use it right now. She knocked instead.
What seemed like a full minute later, someone answered.
It wasn't Regina.
It wasn't Marian, she briefly met earlier.
At the door stood a tall man with dark brown hair. He looked down at Emma with uncertaincy.
"Hello?" He questioned. "I haven't seen you before" He took a moment to look Emma up and down. Then he smiled. "What's your name darling?"
"Um.." Emma cleared her throat. This guy, whoever he was, (although Emma had a clue), was making her uncomfortable. "I'm Emma"
His eyes lit up. "Oh, so you're Emma. I've heard about you. You're the new Housekeeper my wife hired" He looked confused as he scratched his head. "She has been putting a lot of stress on Marian lately" He mumbled but not to Emma. Mostly to himself. "Wait, don't you have a key?"
Emma nodded, but before she could open her mouth she heard Regina.
"Of course she does"
Emma looked past the man towards Regina who was making her way down the stairs. "I'm here now, you may leave, Robin" She snapped.
Emma's heart began to pound rapidly in her chest. Regina sounded angry. She was mad at her.
"It was nice meeting you Emma, good luck" He stated. Neither Emma nor Regina missed it as he walked away and mumbled "Lord knows you're going to need it"
Emma looked back at Regina. "I'm sorry I'm late"
Grabbing Emma's hand Regina pulled her inside and closed the door. "Where were you? I was worried" She asked in a soft tone.
"I got detention at school this afternoon"
"Oh, Emma, what happened?"
"I was on my phone"
Regina stared at Emma. "Oh, who were you communicating with...because it wasn't me"
Regina's tone was a bit accusing. Her gaze slightly un-trusting.
"No one" Emma quickly stated.
"Oh?"
"There really isn't anyone, besides Neal, and...of course you"
Regina nodded. "I heard you say that Neal was your friend. Do you like him, you know, more than a friend?"
Emma frowned. Why would Regina ask her a question like that? She shook her head. "Um, no...he's more like a brother to me"
"Good" Regina sighed with relief. "I mean" She quickly recovered. "Everyone needs someone they can talk to. Of course, I want to be that person for you, Emma"
'I want to be your everything, consume your every thought' Went unsaid.
Emma nodded. "You're not upset that I'm late. I know you had plans for us today"
Regina shook her head, then her smile was back. "Don't worry about it. We can still have dinner"
A/N: I hope you guys enjoyed this chapter! Sorry, it's been a minute since the last update.
Preview: Next chapter will be of Emma's first week on the job.
