Chapter Twelve

Regina stood at the entrance of the elementary school, awaiting for Henry to come out. After her little demands of Robin being fired, she's avoided the station and him for at least now five days. Quite a success if she says so.

"Ah, I've found you Milady."

Damn speak of the devil, Regina thought just as Robin approached her.

"Have you been hiding from me?" Robin asked as he stood beside Regina.

Regina scoffed. "I have been doing no such thing. What are you doing here, shouldn't you being on patrol or something like that," she said.

Robin chuckled. He enjoyed how Regina tried to avoid looking at him. Her focal point being the front of the school. She would hope for the school bells to ring already.

"As you can see, I am not on the clock today. And I am here for Roland."

Right, he has a son, she thought. A son that Henry had taken quite a shining to and if the boys were to meet, they weren't going to want to separate. Maybe she could convince Henry that he has homework to do. But when she always looks into those chocolate orbs of his, does Regina always fold in someway.

"Yes, how is Roland doing? Has he gotten accustomed to small town living as his father," Regina said.

Robin nodded. "He has. Though he has been very quiet. I take that to do with my ex-wife. I've no idea what happened to her or why she abandoned him in the manner in which she did."

Regina widened her eyes, she found it alarming how the pair of them can simply confide in each other with an ease.

With a bold movement, did she squeeze his arm.

"If he's doing fine then that's all that matters," she said.

Robin nodded before she let go of his arm. Before he could say more the bell had rung and out spilled children running in all sorts of ways.

"Mom!" Henry shouted.

Regina grinned as Henry came running in her direction. Roland following quickly behind him. It was just as Regina had thought, the boys wanted to go and have hot chocolate but before that, they wanted to have a snowball fight in the park. Try as she might, Regina had finally given in.

Robin grinned, watching as the two boys ran off tossing snowballs in each other directions.

"Why are you seated so far. Come closer. Its much warmer when having someone besides you," Robin said.

Regina rolled her eyes. "I prefer the spot I am in, thank you."

"No matter then," he said, scooting closer to her, cornering her.

"Hasn't anyone told you that you are a pain," she hissed.

Robin grinned. "Nope. No one."

"Pity, they should have."

They sat in several companionable silent moments as Regina watched Henry running all around the park, laughing. She noted the pink tinge on his nose, she would have to end this play date soon before either of the boys getting sick. She doesn't need them catching colds. Regina shook her head, no, she doesn't need Henry catching a cold. Not them, Roland's not hers. And she certainly finds his father a nuisance.

"Excuse my forwardness and I am giving you full allowance to slap me…"

Regina faced his direction, grinning.

"Now that is something I look forward to," she said, with a smirk.

Robin knew she would look forward to it.

"But uh, where is Henry's father?" he asked.

Regina's heart lurched in her chest, her eyes snapping off of Robin and onto Henry. Robin noted her swift change from anger to sadness. He did expect to feel a sting on his cheek.

"He left us."

Her answer had come in such low volume that forced Robin to lean in a bit.

"One day I came home with Henry –who was one, no two months at the time and he simply turned to me, announced his departure and how miserable he's been and left. Small town living wasn't for him, he wanted something more. A big city like Boston and he knew I wasn't going to leave. So he…"

"Abandoned you," Robin finished.

Regina nodded. She looked between both boys –who without knowledge shared similar backgrounds. No wonder they got along quickly.

"Forgive me for asking. I should have remained quiet," he said.

Regina shook her head, "No, that's ok. Henry, time to go!" she said.

Robin huffed, he had done it again. He had blown it.

"Goodbye Robin."

He watched as she and Henry walked away. A slow grin spreading over his face, with a sudden realization. He, Robin Locksley had managed to break through one of Regina Mills, barricade of walls.

If that's not success than he doesn't have a clue what is.

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AN:

Had some trouble updating but nonetheless, here you go.

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