Chapter Fourteen

Robin had watched the clock. Since his day with Regina the day before and watching her as she watched Finding Nemo and Dory with the boys. He couldn't stop but think of his lunch with her.

"Have a hot date?" David Nolan asked.

"Nope. No such thing," Robin answered.

Since his conversation with Emma and the walls that guarded Regina's heart. Robin had decided that he will keep as much of what goes on in his and her personal life quiet. He has not even mentioned anything to Belle and she has tried to pry answers from him.

"You keep looking at the clock," David said.

Robin shook his head. David and Emma were siblings. Emma being adopted into David's family, which Robin had found out. But the pair were very nosey.

"I don't know, time seems to be going a little slow," Robin responded, peeking over at the time without David noticing. It had officially hit twelve-thirty. He's come to find out that that's the time Regina takes her lunch.

"Well its my lunch, see you."

David waved after Robin, watching him curiously. He thought that man was a person of mystery. And even though Emma had checked out his background and found nothing of suspicion. David didn't know but think there may still be some sort of suspicion on that guy. That and he's spotted him coming out of the Mayor's house the morning after the big storm had hit. He didn't know what to think. Maybe Regina had put a spy in the office, either way –he would figure it out.

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"Hey Ruby, can I have a club sandwich and Regina's regular to go," Robin said, having entered Granny's. It seemed the diner had been packed with those of the lunch rush.

Ruby arched an eyebrow, not saying a word but deeply questioning why would Regina request her lunch with the new deputy. Robin too could read such on the expression of one of the town's biggest gossipers. Beside her Leroy, the coal miner happened to be one to look out for as well.

"I didn't do paperwork and she is forcing me to be her errand boy. You know how the Mayor is very anal about things being in correct and timely matter," Robin said, trying to make sure neither rumor nor gossip spread. He's trying to win over the stubborn woman for crying out loud, he doesn't need the town gossiping about them.

"Yup, that sounds like Regina," Ruby muttered walking off. She felt bad for the deputy, being under the wrath of the mayor. A good looking thing he was too, she thought handing over the order to Robin. "Good luck with her majesty," she said.

"Thanks, I'll need it," Robin said, concealing the smirk from her. He made his way to the mayor's building, hitting the secretary's desk. Her secretary looked at him, with a confused expression.

"Hello, I'm here to see Regina," Robin said.

"Madam mayor is not seeing anyone," the girl said.

Robin quirked an eyebrow, she is called madam mayor –he is not going to let her live that one down.

"She knows I was coming," he said.

The girl cocked her head, giving Robin an expression that said she didn't believe him. Robin growled, pulling out his phone and sending Regina a text. In seconds had Regina thrown open her office door.

"Its fine Lily, I've been expecting him. Not to mention he's late," Regina said.

Robin rolled his eyes. "Late because your secretary here didn't know who I am. In future I will be here more often," he said, entering her office.

Regina closed the door, letting out a breath of air. For a moment she had thought he wasn't going to come. And if she was honest, Regina had to admit that she had felt down when thinking of Robin not joining her for lunch.

Robin set down the takeout container on her desk. Turning to face Regina, he couldn't help but take in her appearance. Today she was dressed in a tight pencil skirt above the knee, silk red blouse and black blazer.

"See something you like?" she husked.

Robin snapped his eyes to her face. "Yes, I do. But unfortunately, it is going to take me time gaining her trust. That will probably be over ten lunches. But five is when I do hope she agrees to go on a date with me," he said.

Regina rolled her eyes. She didn't understand why Robin couldn't just give up. How could someone be so insistent. How did this become her life, she thought.

"You are quite forward, do you know that," she said.

Robin shrugged. "It gets me what I want. And what I want is you."

This was going to be one long lunch, Regina thought. Just how were they going to survive.

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AN:

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