A/N: Finally here is your chapter 12. This chapter is short.

Chapter 12: The Second Date

At The Swans' home, the sun was reflecting through the window, the blonde woman woke up with a light blocking her eyes. She groaned when she got awake then heard the brunette woman chuckling in the beautiful sound. It got her heart to flutter with love. Emma got closer to snuggle with her brunette girlfriend, whispering sweet nothing in her ear and pecked behind her ear. Regina smiled at the blonde's love gesture and did the same thing to her but this time, it was on her pale lips. They laughed, snuggled for a while and heard the knock on the door.

Behind the door, it was Henry with the tray of breakfast for his moms and spoke in a mild tone. "Good morning moms, May I come in?" Emma and Regina looked at each other, smiled and kissed for a last time until the blonde commanded him to come in. He opened the door, smiled widely and got a tray from the floor then strode to the bed and put it on the edge of the bed. The women were touched by their son's gesture for their breakfast in bed and beckoned him to join them in the bed. He did as he was told.

The breakfast on the tray pinned on their legs, Regina looked at her plate and it was the cinnstack pancakes, fruit salad, and apple juice then thanked him for a nice breakfast. He nodded and smiled widely. She winked and ate her breakfast while Henry and Emma chatted about the business of her company. She listened to every detail that the blonde woman informed him about the meeting that he should make arrangements to train one of the best persons to be a CEO. The brunette woman was confused at their bickering about their work and decided to not ask for it. Until, she realized that she have her girlfriend and their son who love her so much and let her heart flutter for them. She smiled at the interaction between the child and mother.

When they finished their breakfast, Regina decided to get Emma and Henry to her favorite spots for their second date. She told her blonde girlfriend to take Henry with them while they were on the date. Henry was happy to join them. Emma understood, was getting along with their second date and got ready for their family date. The brunette woman was smiling widely while she was getting prepared to take them to her spots together.

Until, she realized that she had to take her dog with them too and told them to get in her black Mercedes then drove away to her loft. Emma and Henry were waiting in the car while Regina went to get Regal from the loft and gathered the dog food and water for her dog for a day. Finally, she got back with her bag and Regal, let her dog jump in the backseat with Henry and put a bag under the passenger seat. She was satisfied with her complete family, ran toward the driver's seat and drove away to her first favorite spot, The Apple Orchard.

After arriving at The Apple Orchard, the brunette woman lit up when she saw the apples, told Henry to take Regal while he was on his way to pick apples and took Emma for a stroll. They were pleased that Regina went with her choices on their family date. Other nodded and Regal barked. They laughed together and got out of the car. Henry went to the front desk for taking a basket from the store owner. Regina waved her hand 'hello' to the shop owner who was smiling at them. Emma waited with Regal by the entrance. He went back to them and the brunette woman spoke.

"Take a leash and don't get lost. Regal know her way."

"Ok, mom. Have fun on your stroll! Come on, Regal." Henry smiled widely, walked away with Regal to the apple orchard and searched for the perfect apple tree to pick the apples. Regal barked and was happy to be accompanying the boy on their walk. The brunette woman turned around to face her blonde girlfriend then smiled widely and leaned to kiss on the pale lips. Emma laughed at the kiss and pecked it back. Their hands started to intertwine, Regina tugged her to walk with her to another aisle. They walked for a romantic stroll while they absorbed the smell of the apples. The brunette woman remembered her memories when she was a young child with her parents and started to tell a story about her childhood memories. Emma smiled and listened to her brunette girlfriend then wrapped her left arm around her shoulders and felt Regina wrapping her right arm behind Emma's back while they are on their stroll.

"I remembered when I was a young child. My mom took me here when I was 10 years old. It was beautiful when I saw the apples starting to blossom. My father went to pick an apple then gave it to me. So he told me to eat it and I did. It tasted sweet but yet crisp. It was wonderful and we took apples as much as we can. We had two baskets to bring it to our home. Then my mom decided to make an apple pie and I helped her out to make it. My father just stayed there and watched us make the dessert then I waited for a pie to be complete. We were so happy. It's a long time since I came here. It's been 20 years. Now, here I am as a 30 years old woman who loved to get here since my childhood." Regina said.

"Wow, you are 30 years old. I'm not surprised that you look so beautiful in your age." The blonde spoke.

"Thank you, Emma. It meant so much to me. So what about your childhood memories?" The brunette woman replied while she was looking at her with her compassion. The blonde nodded and spoke in her regal tone.

"In my childhood, I was living in Europe at this time, I went with my dad for skiing and it was incredible. At this time, it was snowing outside, I stayed inside with my family. Perhaps, you didn't know about my biography as other identify. I had my sister when she was 5 years old and I was 8 years old. So, I stayed with her for a while until my father went to take care of the business as The King. Be Honest with you, I didn't know that I am royalty and I just thought that I'm just like you as an ordinary person. But I was wrong. I had to act like a princess while I was out with my family in the business. I was busy to learn everything how to be a princess and did my duty with my mom. I meant, all the time, I had no time for fun for a whole life until I was 18 years old. I graduated with my master's degree at Yale Business School. Finally, I was 21 years old when I had my company at the fresh start."

"When did you move here?" Regina spoke while she was figuring about the story of Emma's life.

"I was 16 years old with my sister. What's wrong?" Emma looked at her brunette girlfriend who was confused.

"Ok, you moved here when you were 16 years old. You just barely finished your graduate school when you were 18 years old. So what about 3 years from 18 to 21?"

"While I was 17 years old, I was pregnant in my second year of Yale Business School. Did Mary Margaret tell you about my romance with that man?"

"Yes."

"Well, after Henry was born, I was taking care of him when I was a stay at mom for three years. Mary Margaret went to find a job but she built her business for the pastry. In three years, I was working on a part-time to build my business while I was taking care of him. Until, he was four years old enough, I sent him back to Europe with my parents. Until he is currently 15 years old. Now, you see him as a gentleman."

"If it get offended at you then how old are you now? What about Mary Margaret?"

"I'm 32 years old. Mary Margaret is 29 years old, but her birthday is coming up so she will be 30 in few months later."

Regina was choked when she heard the blonde's age and found out that they were 2 years apart. She can't believe that she is dating a 2 years apart older woman. Emma chuckled and spoke.

"It scared you when I told you about my age. Is it?"

"Yes. I was surprised that we are two years apart."

"Touché."

"It is about 8 years since Henry returned here. Am I correct?"

"Yes. It is."

"Tell me about Mary Margaret?"

"Ok, When she was 13 years old, she sent to be with me while I was in my first year of my graduate studies. She lived with me until she got a job when she was 15 years old and built in her own hands to have her pastry shop. When I was 18 years old, she worked through her culinary school while she had her own job at the pastry shop. Can you believe that we were just young to start our world?"

"Can't imagine."

"So, when I was 21, I sent Henry back and Mary Margaret kept working through her life while she was staying with me in my place. We are living together since now. In our life, we worked until now. Henry returned to here when he was 15 years old and still living with me since last year."

"He lived with you for a year."

"Yes."

"Wow. It's interesting to get to know you and your son."

Emma smiled widely and kissed her then muttered, "It's our son right now." Regina was having her genuine laugh, tugged her out of the way until they reached Henry at the entrance after they finished with their stroll. They met him at the door where they came in to have their activities. He waved his hand, petted Regal while they were waiting for the women to arrive back. The brunette woman paid the apples and told them to get into the car then drove away to The Swans' place. They went inside the house, put the apples on the kitchen counter and informed them that they had to make food for lunch then they would go to the Central Park for a picnic. Henry was happy with the arrangement Regina made, went to get his lunch to be made. Emma and Regina went to get their lunch then packed in the basket. Regal was sitting there and waited for them to finish their packed lunch.

Henry went to get Regal then walked together to the Central Park in 15 minutes. Regina and Emma went along behind him and Regal. They arrived in the park, searched for a perfect spot that Regina loved and found the place under the tree. The women fixed the blanket on the ground, Henry put the basket on the edge of the blanket and Regal finally laid down next to him. They chatted about their activities and the childhood memories while they were eating their sandwiches and drinks. Until, Emma finally got tired, decided to lay her head down on Regina's lap and let Regina raking over the blonde curls. While Henry was talking about his childhood memories in Europe with his grandparents. The brunette woman listened to every detail about Europe and smiled at him.

Henry decided to leave them alone, took Regal to play a ball with him near their spot and continued to play. Regina watched them and smiled at herself because she knew that she have her family on the second date and spoke in a soft tone.

"I'm enjoying my second date with you, Emma." The blonde woman was half-sleeping and listening to the same time then spoke.

"Me too. Thank you for taking Henry and me on your favorite spots. It sure feels like that I knew you some way." The brunette woman nodded, looked down at the blonde's beautiful facial and raked over the blonde curls then kissed on the pale lips. Emma smiled and kissed her back until she got her nap. Regina smiled widely then looked up at Henry and Regal playing a ball and decided to lean against the tree then read the book.

After several hours later, they decided to go home and Regina suggested to cook dinner for them. Others nodded. The brunette woman decided to have lasagna for a trio and went to search for her ingredients and gathered them from the cabinets and refrigerator. Henry helped her out with the ground meat and sauce. Emma watched them in sync in the kitchen and smiled at them while she was petting Regal. Regina cooked the noodles then dried them on the plate. The blonde helped her to build the lasagna, chatted with her for a while and laughed at her mess with meat sauce. He snapped the picture of them and smiled widely then texted to his aunt. When they finished with their making of lasagna and put it in the oven for 45 minutes.

They cleaned it up, decided to make their favorite drinks and tasted on each other's drinks. They sat down, chatted about Regina's life and waited for their dinner to beep. Regal went to eat her dog food and drank water then walked out to the living room and took a nap. Until 45 minutes later, they settled the table with the plates and utensils then continued to eat their dinner together and had their talking about the New York City memories.

Henry went to clean up on the table, went to wash the dishes and finished with everything. Emma and Regina went to the living room and decided to have their movie marathon of The Marvels. Regina found out that she had a common with her son, Henry, who loved comic books. Emma rolled her eyes and laughed. They continued to watch The Avengers movie while they were cuddling together on the couch. Henry was laying down on the floor with the pillows and Regal.

When the movie was over, Henry knocked him out to sleep on the ground and the women looked at him then smiled widely. Regina went to put a blanket on him and cleaned it up with Emma in the living room. After finishing with the living room, they went upstairs to the bedroom and decided to talk about sex. Regina was the first to talk about it before Emma opened her mouth while they were changing their clothes.

"I'm sure that you know about sex."

"Yes. What about it?" The blonde woman was confused. The brunette woman sighed and continued.

"I wanted you to know that I'm not ready."

"I understood because of your story. I wanted to make sure that you are okay if you don't feel like it."

"You are an understanding person. Thank you, Emma."

"You're welcome babe. You know me because of Henry." The blonde woman winked.

"Yes. I know. So, what are we doing now?" Regina fidgeted her thumbs while they were standing on the edge of the bed. Emma looked at the bed and looked at her then spoke.

"Just cuddle and talk. If you like."

"Yes, I would like it very much." Regina smiled, walked to the bed and tucked herself in. Emma did the same thing. They snuggled each other and had their physical touches such as caressing on the cheeks, shoulders and backs. They loved it, but they understood that they are not ready to have sex or make love. In their mind, they respected their privacy. Emma opened her mouth.

"Just tell me if you're ready to have that with me."

"I will. Thank you."

"You are welcome and I love you." The blonde woman looked at her and spoke in a confident tone.

"I love you too." Regina smiled widely, kissed her and muttered on their kiss. After they stopped touching each other but just cuddled together while they were chatting about their works. Until, Emma asked her for their third date in the cabin and Regina smiled then nodded for her approval. Finally, they went to sleep in their arms. Henry woke up in the living room, looked around and went upstairs to find his moms in their arms on the bed. He smiled widely and snapped the picture of them then texted to his aunt and went to bed for a good night.

A/N: Next Chapter 13: Meet the Royals.

Before I post new chapter, want me to write a timeline for Emma Swan's life? or Characters List? It might be helpful if it is clarifying your understanding on this storyline. Just a suggestion. It's up to you. Anyway, Now to Chapter 13, it will be long one. :D Yep, I already have my outlines for Chapter 14 to 16. There are in the works. See you my lovelies!

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