Good Lord, it has been forever.
I'm sorry. There were a few complicated things happening in my life (mainly bad things) and as a result my muse were anywhere but where I needed it to be. I tried to stimulate it by writing a few drabbles here and there and it eventually came back but then I had my finals. But it's here and I'm so happy it is.
I'm really happy to gift you this chapter especially if you're like me and have been feeling like shit since May 8th. Hopefully this can cheer you up a little. If you have no idea what the hell I'm talking about or if you are fortunate enough not to be affected by what happened, well I hope this chapter can give you a break from real life (because sometimes life sucks).
Anyways, with that being said, enjoy.
(Because I was asked that question a lot: it is an romantic EC fic. It's a slow burn but they'll get there.)
They were all there, at Granny's, celebrating yet another victory against evil. Regina had just left, however, wanting to check on Zelena and make sure that the witch was safely locked up and still magicless but she had assured Henry that she would come back soon after.
The Prince grinned as he walked up to his grandson, putting a soft hand on his shoulder.
"You're ok?" He asked him and the boy nodded with a smile of his own. "And with your mom -everything is fine? You know after what happened…you know she didn't mean to-"
Henry cut him instantly, putting a hand on his.
"I know," he paused a second as if to think for a bit.
His lips parted but he closed them almost instantly, letting a sigh leave his nostrils.
"Eh, you know you can talk to me, right?" David assured, bending slightly to look into the boy's eyes.
"I -I just didn't know she was that strong."
"What do you mean?"
"Well, grandpa Rumple had her heart and he was controlling her…but she didn't hurt me. I mean -the look in her eyes and how much she was fighting against what magic was pushing her to do…She loves me so much that she managed to fight it…"
"Yeah -your mom is pretty badass, indeed," the blonde man let out, jokingly and Henry chuckled, shaking his head.
"Yes she is," he agreed. "I just -I feel bad for ever doubted she really loved me."
David closed his eyes, understanding.
"Well -you and she have all the time in the world to really enjoy each other and catch up on everything you've missed."
"Yeah -like in New York."
The Prince acquiesced, grinning.
"It was fun," Henry said after a small pause, "especially the math classes. You are bad grandpa. You really are," the boy teased, patting his arm in pity.
David scoffed, faking being offended and Henry laughed. There was another pause before the young boy spoke again.
"She was happy back there now that I think about it," he whispered thoughtful. "I don't remember ever seeing her so happy. Except when it was just the two of us and even then...I don't know. New York was different."
"Well, she had missed you a lot," the blonde stated, softly.
"Yeah," he let out before sighing a little. "I'm glad everything is back to normal now and I'm glad you two are friends. I think she really needs a friend."
David smiled at his grandson and nodded.
"I'm glad too," he told him, ignoring the sudden warmth in his heart. "I'm glad to have her in my life."
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Regina wasn't sure it was a good idea. To go there, celebrate at Granny's -with everyone... She didn't really want to but she would do it for Henry. However, she first and foremost needed to stop by the station and talk to her sister. It was time they had a conversation.
The brunette wasn't surprised by the look of defeat on Zelena's face when she stepped into the station. She'd herself worn that same exact expression quite often and sat like that, tired and beaten up -Regina couldn't deny that the red-haired witch had much more in common with her than she'd have ought to admit.
The woman sighed, walking towards the cell, dragging a chair to sit down before the imprisoned witch.
"Here to gloat," Zelena hissed through tight lips, keeping her gaze down.
"I'm not."
The witch glanced up at the mayor, eyes shining with tears.
"Why, Regina? Why not just kill me and put me out of my misery?" She asked, tiredly.
"Because I know why you did what you did," the Queen replied simply, looking straight into the blue of her eyes. "We're very much alike," she observed quietly. "Our mother ruined you too. I know what it's like to not have the life you wanted…the life you feel you deserved," Regina wearied, tears of her own showing up in the corner of her eyes as she leaned forward.
"Oh, boo-hoo," Zelena belittled. "You had to be Queen. You know nothing," she retorted. "I saw it all. You had everything."
"Did I?" The younger sister inquired with a raise of a brow. "Did you miss the part where I lost the love of my life or when I was forced into a marriage I didn't want with a man who didn't care about me." Regina paused for a second, sighing. "Not long ago I was a lot like you. I wanted to kill someone who wronged me and I failed. Had I killed Snow White, I wouldn't be in this world. I wouldn't be with these people, who -trust me- still sometimes get on my nerves. I wouldn't have my son, Henry."
A smile instantly greeted her lips at the mention of her beloved little prince.
"I'm not here to kill you Zelena nor am I here to gloat. Instead, I'm here to give you what I had -a second chance."
"What if I don't want it?" She challenged.
"Well, that would be a mistake, dear," Regina replied simply, leaning back on the chair. "Take it. Use it. Evil isn't born, it's made and so is good. If I were you, I'd consider creating a new destiny. Because if you don't, I'll be right there to take your heart and crush it."
The red-haired woman bit the inside of her cheek, watching her sister silently and Regina smiled.
"I'm going now," the Queen said, standing up and putting the chair back under the desk. "I'm expected at Granny's and -" She slid a hand in her pocket to pull out Zelena's magical necklace. "I have to put this somewhere safe. Think about my proposition," she threw over her shoulder, as she turned away. "You'd be a fool to not take it."
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It was Henry's enthusiastic 'mom' that made him realize the brunette's presence. She'd come in using the backdoor, he assumed, not to drag too much attention which was quite amusing considering her famous usual entrances.
"You came;" his grandson greeted happily, arms wrapped tight around his mother's as the blonde man watched them, leaned against the bar, a glass of whisky in his hand.
"I promised, didn't I?!" The brunette replied with a small smile, running two fingers into Henry's hair as she looked down at him lovingly.
The boy smiled before hugging her again.
"How is Zelena?" Emma asked walking up to them and David straightened up to join them as well.
"Still locked up," Regina answered, glancing up at the two of them. "I am handling her. You don't have to worry."
The blonde girl nodded.
"So kid," Emma let out, putting a hand on Henry's shoulder, "how about we ask Granny for one of her famous blueberry muffins?"
"Oh yes," the boy exclaimed happily, leaving Regina's side to go up to the old lady, followed closely by Emma.
David chuckled at the sight before turning back to look at Regina.
"How are you?" He asked softly after a small pause.
"I'm alright, thank you but I wouldn't say know to a glass of whisky," she admitted, eyeing his hand.
The Prince smiled.
"Here. Take mine," he told her, offering his drink.
The brunette frowned, watching him in confusion.
"It's just a glass, 'm not proposing," he joked and she rolled her eyes, taking the drink.
She took a sip of the strong liquid and headed to sit at the bar, him next to her.
They looked around silently and he couldn't help but smile at the agitation. Henry was sat with Archie, petting Pongo as he ate his muffin and Emma was chatting with Ruby, Snow and two of the dwarves. Everyone seemed happy.
A sorrowful sigh left his lips. Yes...everyone, he lamented. The Prince tilted his head, peering at Regina. She looked beautiful. Tired but beautiful. She had saved his daughter today. She had saved all of them and there were so many things he wanted to do to thank her -so many things he wasn't even allowed to think of…
"You're staring."
Her voice made him jump a little before he smiled, relaxing.
"It's hard not to," he teased and though she was still glaring ahead of her, he could see her roll her eyes.
"Well, find a way," she snapped and he let out a wry chuckle.
If only it was that simple.
"Come on," he told her, standing up, "let's go join the others. I know you're not a fan of people but it doesn't hurt to mix up a little bit every once in awhile."
To his surprise, she didn't even argue. She hopped up off the stool gracefully and followed him towards Snow and Emma.
"But you can't just leave."
The Prince frowned at Snow's hurtful expression as she held their daughter's hand.
"What's going on?" Regina asked as they arrived next to them.
"Nothing," Emma dismissed quickly, retrieving her hand.
"She wants to go back to New York," Snow blurted out, after a small pause and Emma closed her eyes, sighing.
"What?" David asked in confusion.
"I just -It's just that…" The young girl looked at him and he couldn't help the pang he felt in his heart. "You saw us in New York. I had a life. A job, friends, an apartment…"
"You have a job here too," Snow cut her. "You're the sheriff. And you have tons of friends…"
"They're not my friends. They're yours," Emma argued. "And New York is safer -for Henry and..."
"Hold on a second. What?!"
David turned his head to look at Regina, brows furrowing at her expression of utter anger.
"I just think that living in a town where he could be kidnapped or attacked by a magical creature isn't really a safe place for a twelve-year-old boy."
Oh, David realized.
"If you think one second that I'm going to let you take my son to go to New York just because you're not feeling at home here -you're surely mistaken, Miss Swan," Regina seethed, lips tight as she glared angrily at his daughter.
"This isn't a life for a young child, Regina."
"And you think that because you spend one year playing mommy you know what's good for my son?!" She uttered. "Don't worry about Henry," she said finally. "I can assure you he's safe with me."
"What about when someone else takes your heart."
"Emma -" Snow let out, putting a hand on Emma's arm to calm her but the blonde girl was too busy staring Regina down.
The Prince's gaze fell on Regina and he could tell that she'd been hurt by the girl's words. A part of him wanted to scold Emma for being so insensitive -downright cruel, but he knew that the blonde girl hadn't really meant what she'd said.
"Don't play with me, Miss Swan. It's a game you won't win."
"What's with all the fuss?" Henry asked as he walked up to them, worry written all over his face.
"I need to take some air," His black-haired mother mumbled, walking out of the dinner.
Henry was about to follow her but David stopped him, putting a hand on his shoulder.
"Stay here, I got it."
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The nerves, Regina thought as she crossed main street and rushed into the forest, her hands still shaking with anger. If Henry hadn't been there, she'd have burnt that insolent girl down to crisps and danced over her body.
"Regina," she heard someone calling and she closed her eyes shut when she recognized David's voice. "Regina," he called again but she kept on walking hoping he would just let go. "You know I'm not going to go anywhere, right?"
The brunette sighed, stopping. She closed her eyes again and leaned against the closest tree, tears of anger and frustration starting to gather in her eyes.
"How dare she?!" She muttered under her breath when she felt David's hand on hers.
"She didn't mean it," the Prince told her quietly and she glared up at him. "She didn't," he assured. "And don't worry about Henry, he'll never leave you and he's probably the only one who can convince her to stay as well."
"Not that she'd be missed," Regina fumed but she instantly regretted her words. "I'm sorry. I'm just -"
"Mad. It's alright," David said, rubbing a spot on her arm soothingly.
"I can't lose him again."
"You won't, don't worry. We're finally together -we're going to stay that way. I'm sure of it."
Regina looked up at him, in the eyes as he brought his hand up to stroke her cheek.
"We're not supposed to do that," she whispered, leaning under the touch despite herself.
"Do what?" David asked, letting his hand wander to the back of her head.
"That."
"Talk? You're not feeling good; I'm just being a friend," he told her, blue eyes still piercing in her brown ones.
"David…" Regina whispered, closing her eyes as she felt her heart miss a beat at their promiscuity.
She felt his free hand holding her waist while the other's fingers were still tangling with locks of her hair. She reopened her eyes and they immediately fell on his lips.
"You're not being a friend," she murmured, her body balancing towards him.
"I am," he whispered back, his jerky breath caressing her lips.
He was so close to her and she was so upset and tired. If she moved just one muscle, her lips would be on his and would it be so bad?! She wanted him. Every p art of her wanted to let his hands explore her body while their tongues would dance around the other and was it that bad?!
She didn't have time to answer the silent question or she just didn't want to let her brain have time to make the rational move. She leaned towards him and locked her lips with his and God, it was far from being bad. It was good. It was delicious and warm and it felt so familiar as if they were both part of a two-pieces puzzle that had finally found their way back to each other.
Regina let out a moan as the Prince's tongue found its way inside her mouth. She raised her arms and wrapped them around his neck, deepening their embrace as he pushed her hard against the tree. She was hot and loops were forming inside her stomach as his hands became more intrusive, stroking her body through her clothes, sliding under her black skirt...
They parted for a moment, gasping for air. They gazed into each other's eyes, hypnotized.
Regina bit her lower lip, standing still albeit panting a little as she felt David's fingers caressing her thighs up towards her wetness and God, she was already dripping. She held his gaze, lips parted and when his fingers insinuated themselves inside her panties, she threw her head backwards, eyes shut.
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She was a vision. Standing like this, in front of him, her chest moving up and down with her breathing as he thrust one finger inside of her, his thumb rubbing her button. For how long had he been dreaming about feeling her, pressed against him, moaning his name, without even realizing it?
"Oh." A groan left the brunette's parted lips and he couldn't help but bring his free thumb up her mouth and place it inside it.
Instantly, her teeth clamped around his finger and he leaned against her to bite her jawline as she swayed her hips against him, his dick already praying to be freed.
A prayer that would never be answered as a loud thud was heard and a bright light appeared from behind the forest trees' line, forcing them to snap out of their trance and jerk away from each other in surprise.
"What the hell?" Regina was the first to speak as they both look at the light who was seemingly coming from the barn.
She was still panting and looked positively pissed and frustrated. If he hadn't been suffering from withdrawal himself, he'd have probably been amused by the way her jaw clenched and her nostrils seemed to be firing smoke.
"It must be Zelena's portal," she muttered and she let her hands wander under her skirt probably to rearrange her undergarment.
David swallowed hard at the sight, forcing himself not to pin her back against the tree and trying to ignore the bulging pulse in his jeans. He shook his head, closing his eyes briefly and taking a deep breath as they both raced towards the source of the light.
It seemed it was simply not meant to be.
They arrived at the barn only to witness what they had feared. Zelena's portal had been opened.
"How did that happen?" The Prince asked, dumbfounded as he prowled around the magical hole in confusion.
"I don't -" Regina paused, her brows furrowing.
"What is it?" He asked as he watched her slide two hands into both her pockets.
"Zelena's necklace," she voiced. "It's gone. Damn, I should have put it away instead of venturing in the forest with it. It must have been activated by the remains of magic and -What are you doing?"
The Prince looked up at her, raising a brow.
"Careful you're going to fall and -David!"
The last thing the blonde man saw was Regina's hand reaching -unfortunately too late- for him as he was being sucked into the magical portal.
"Damn it!" He heard as he fell deeper and he had to admit that it was quite the accurate description of the current situation. Damn it!
xxx
It was like falling into an endless hole, or like being trapped into a tornado. Both examples were a perfect description of what she was feeling until her body finally hit the ground causing her to let out a muffled cry.
Regina let out a groan as she brought a hand to the back of her head, rubbing it as she clumsily sat up.
"Are you alright?" She immediately heard next to her and she couldn't help the sigh of relief that escaped her lungs at the sound of the Prince's voice.
The brunette turned around slowly to look at him and she paused. She pursed her lips, biting the inside of her cheek before grabbing his shirt with her left hand and his face with the right one making him frown. She checked him, looking for any injuries then she let go of him.
"Good," she said, "you're fine. I can now kill you." And to illustrate her words she punched him right in the chest.
"Hey," the blonde man exclaimed, looking at her with wide eyes.
"You're stupid. So stupid. The stupidest, really. You are one stupid shepherd and I have no idea why I'm still keeping up with your stupidity," she repeated punching again and again not caring if she was looking like a mad woman. "What is wrong with you?" She continued standing up finally and looking around.
She paused until she was sure that what she'd feared was confirmed. There were in the Enchanting Forest and had probably come back in time since it was the purpose of her sister's portal.
The brunette turned back to look at David who had stood up as well and was rubbing some dirt off his hair. Regina scowled, then she stretched her arm out, her fist meeting his chest again.
"Enough now," the Prince let out sighing, anticipating her attack.
"Why the hell did you step so close to an open portal?!" She demanded ignoring his inquiry. "And as if that wasn't enough. I don't have my magic here."
And she waved her hand to confirm her dire.
"You're stupid," she mumbled, punching him again.
"I'm sorry," the man said finally grabbing her wrists to stop her mugging.
"Let go," the Queen ordered, escaping his grip. "You, stupid idiot," she let out in a whisper, turning away from him.
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He knew he shouldn't. He knew that it'd probably make things worst but the laugh escaped his lips before he could do anything to stop it.
As expected Regina glared at him and if looks could kill, he'd be dead this instant.
"I…I'm sorry," David tried, raising his hand in apology but he was laughing so hard that he didn't even have enough strength to keep it up so he let it fall back down, his body bending, shaken by the laughter.
The Prince took a few breathes, trying to regain some composure. He finally calmed himself down but when he looked up only to find Regina, arms crossed over her chest, lips pursed in an unimpressed scowl, he simply lost it again.
"Idiot," the brunette fumed, walking past him.
"Sorry. I..." He breathed in and out. "I'm sorry," he let out before running up to her and grabbing her arm to make her look at him. "I'm sorry," he repeated, this time more genuine.
He bent his head, his forehead resting on hers.
He parted slowly and kissed the top of her head, his fingers trailing on her arms and she relaxed slowly.
"Why did you jump after me?" He asked after a while, looking into her eyes.
"Why do you think?! Without me you wouldn't survive one hour out here especially if you stumbled upon…" She bit her lip, sighing. "If we run into her, we are both dead. She'll think I'm an imposter and she'll kill you for -well being you. Back then I didn't need an excuse to wanna cut your head."
The Prince smiled at that. "Back then, huh?"
The brunette rolled her eyes causing him to chuckle.
"Glad to see that your mind has changed."
"Well, I wouldn't be so sure about that."
The blonde let out another chuckle, shaking his head. "What do we do now?"
"Now," she said stretching her arm, palm turned towards the sky as a drop fell on it, "we find a shelter. Once the rain stops, we find Rumple and pray for him to accept to help us," she enunciated, starting her walk towards the inside of the forest which proved to be complicated due to the shoes she had on and the tight skirt underneath which, not so long ago, he had his hands wandering.
David kicked the thought out and ran up towards her, putting a hand behind her back. "Let me help you," he offered and she accepted.
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It took them a few minutes but they finally found a cabin, unfortunately not before the cloudburst.
"Phew," David let out closing the wooden door shut behind him.
Regina sighed taking off her damp leather jacket. "Look." She heard and she glanced at David who was pointing at a fireplace. "There is wood so we can make a fire to dry our clothes."
"And of course you know how to make a fire?" She asked raising a brow.
The blonde man chuckled. "I was a shepherd once you know?!"
"Oh but I do." The brunette mocked as she started looking around.
The wood for the fire proved that someone had lived here but the dust and lack of furniture (just a rug and a table) showed that whoever that was, hadn't been around for a while which was perfect.
After a few minutes, David managed to make a fire which resulted in him raising his two hands up proudly and Regina couldn't help the chuckle that escaped her lips as she shook her head.
"You're stupid."
"You know," the Prince started, walking towards her, "one day I'll take offense in you calling me stupid all the time."
"Well, you can. It's not meant as a compliment," she teased, smirking and the blonde man nodded, letting out a chuckle.
"Here, give me your clothes," he demanded, stretching his hand on which Regina put her jacket.
When he didn't move she raised a questioning brow.
"What?!" She asked.
"I'm waiting for the rest of your clothes."
"No," Regina bit quickly, turning around. She was not about to walk around only wearing her undergarments after what'd happened a few minutes.
"Regina, if we don't dry our clothes, my stupidity isn't what is going to get us killed."
The brunette paused. She turned around and let out a frustrated sigh before untucking the sticky purple blouse off her skirt and unbuttoning it. She threw the fabric at David who caught it, rolling her eyes as she kicked off her pumps. Then, she unzipped the skirt and let it fall on the floor.
"Thank you," David sniggered, taking the black skirt off the floor.
She didn't answer. Instead she wrapped her arms around her partially-naked figure and went to lean on the table her back facing the Prince.
It wasn't a good idea. She was still turned on by what'd happened before they fell into the portal, and now the anticipation of seeing him wearing only a pair of underwear was finishing to kill her.
The brunette closed her eyes, working slowly on her breathing. She needed to focus. She only had three missions: find Rumpelstiltskin, convince him to help them and all the while avoiding the Evil Queen like the plague.
The first one should be easy. As soon as she'd figure where exactly in the Enchanted Forest David and she had landed, she'd be able to find the Black Castle. However, the last two would probably be a little trickier. Convincing Rumple to help them without anything to bargain for would just be a suicide mission and as for her counterpart, well according to the fact that Snow White's face was nailed on every two trees they had walked by, it meant that the Queen was already spending half her time on the road looking for her stepdaughter so avoiding her would probably be a bit complicated.
"You should come by the fire."
David's voice brought her out of her thoughts and she turned around only to be greeted, as she had feared, by his very dashing, almost-naked figure.
Regina closed her eyes and swallowed hard.
This was a bad idea.
xxx
She was beautiful and it was taking all his self-control not to grab her lips into a passionate kiss, his hands exploring every secret spots her body had to offer.
"Here." He cleared his throat, handing her the blanket he had found hung on the wall. It was itchy but at least, it'd keep her warm.
She accepted it and wrapped the cloth around her figure before sitting by the fireplace. David immediately humored her, crossing his legs together and putting his hands on the ground to lean on. He was cold and he was praying inwardly for the fire to warm up the room soon as he had unfortunately only been able to find one blanket. He thought about asking Regina to share it with him but he didn't want to make her any more uncomfortable.
However, he was surprised by the sudden feel of her right thigh against his. He turned his head slowly and watched her getting closer to put a side of the warm fabric around him.
"Thank you," the Prince whispered and she nodded, snuggling next to him.
She was freezing, he noticed immediately. He thought for a second before wrapping an arm around her waist bringing her closer. She didn't fight him. On the contrary. She brought her knees up, and put her head on his shoulder, her own arms wrapping themselves around him as he grabbed the two sides of the blanket to close it around them.
They stayed like this, in silence, rocked by the crackling of the fire and the sound of the rain pouring outside but the Prince wasn't paying any attention to that too busy focusing on the bulge growing inside his underpants, trying in vain to control it. Unfortunately, the harder he tried to relax, the more aware he became of the small tickling of Regina's wet hair against his neck or of the way her feet were slowly working up and down his legs probably for the sole purpose of getting them warmed up. Adding to this, the feel her right breast pressed hard against his rib cage. So hard that he could swear he was able to feel the skin despite the lace fabric.
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Regina was trying her best to ignore how tensed David was getting but one glance down and she immediately understood why. She was already struggling not to jump on top of him, keeping her mind busy with thoughts of Snow White. Snow White. His wife. His wife who was at home, at the diner waiting for him. His wife…But nothing seemed to work.
The brunette closed her eyes, pressing her thighs together in one last attempt to calm her hormones down but in vain and the next thing she knew, she was suddenly parting from David, standing up before pacing round the wooden cabin.
The rain outside, the fire, their naked body pressed against the other…
Regina stopped abruptly to face him. The blonde man was looking at her and he didn't even seem surprised by her sudden reaction. He looked so hot. So damn hot. She wanted him. She wanted him to touch her, to touch her everywhere and make her feel loved. She wanted to feel him inside her, filling her slowly, passionately…
They held each other's gaze, silently, both their chests, rising up and down with their breathing. Regina found herself slowly bringing a hand up her back, eyes still locked on David's, until she found the clasp of her bra. The lingerie immediately fell on the ground and her round breasts could finally dance freely, aching for the Prince's touch.
He didn't take him one second before quickly standing up and walking up towards her, his mouth hard against hers before she even had time to realize it.
"David," the brunette moaned but it was cut short by the Prince's tongue down her throat.
The woman immediately brought her hands to the back of his head bringing him closer as she pressed her waist against his.
For his part, David's hands fell on her chest, grabbing one of her breast, rubbing it hastily and squeezing it.
God it felt good.
They parted a second to catch their breath but Regina pulled her mouth back against his almost instantly, her hands leaving his hair to go down his back, probably leaving a mark on the way with her claws.
"Regina," the Prince groaned and the way he spoke her name, with this hoarse voice only increased the warmth in her lower belly.
They parted again for a second and this time David found his way down between her breasts. The blonde man grabbed the left one with his mouth, putting wet kisses on it, sucking the nipple until it was hard and nipping it.
Regina threw her head back to give him more access, her back arching in a way she didn't even know was possible before. After a few minutes, David bent down on his knees and his hands reached the hem of her panties. He locked his blue eyes on hers, looking at her with lust and passion. The Queen's heart missed a beat as he slowly pulled the lace down until it fell on the floor.
Her lips were parted, anticipating the touch of her lover. She wanted him now but he was taking his time -way too much time.
David's hands slowly stroke the back of her thighs, stopping a little to work on her firm ass. Then, he slid them down and brought them back up, this time inside her thighs and when he brushed her pussy, she couldn't bite back the moan that escaped her mouth.
As soon as he heard the erotic sound leaving her lips, he immediately lost his self-control. He grabbed the back of thighs and exerted a hard pressure on them forcing her to bend her knees and just as she did so, he pushed her on the ground, rolling on top of her.
The Prince immediately slid down her body until his mouth was perfectly positioned against her wetness.
Regina breathed in and out, her fingers intertwined with his hair, her entire body screaming in anticipation.
He started by putting kisses on it. Soft and wet kisses all over her flower. Then, he tugged his tongue out sliding it between her labia and with his thumb, he gently and teasingly rubbed her clitoris.
"Oh God," the woman let out, arching her back, her hands holding his head in place as he licked her folds.
This was good. It was way better than anything she could have imagined and God had she fantasized about feeling the Prince wet tongue inside her. She had fantasized about it, had dreamt about it and now it was real and screw consequences. Screw her brain that was screaming at her, begging her to put a stop to it before it was too late…but it was already too late. It was too good. She was hot and her flushed and –
"Fuck," the brunette breathed out when David thrust one finger inside of her.
Her gaze flickered towards him and she couldn't help the chuckle that escaped her mouth at the sight of his smirk. She bit her lower lip, bringing him up to her with her hands, her legs wrapped around his waist. The sorceress opened her mouth and without a second wasted, the blonde man locked his lips with hers without stopping the movement of his, now two, fingers inside her.
He moved in and out, without stopping the teasing of her clitoris with his skilled thumb. He slid his head to the side of her face, breaking the kiss to lick her jaw. Regina swallowed hard, running her hands down his back towards his butt, sliding them inside his underwear and squeezing the two cheeks.
"Eager, your Majesty?" He mocked and for only response, the brunette hooked her ankles together flipping both their bodies so she could be on top of him.
The Prince huffed as his back hit the wooden floor, sliding his fingers out her. The Queen smirked, straightening a little, her body grinding his as she ran two hands on his chest. There was no way she would let him have all the fun. She moved her hips, her wetness teasing his large bulge through his boxers.
"Fuck Regina," David let out, trying to sit up and kiss her but she held him still.
Instead, she was the one to reach for his lips and she pressed a soft -almost chaste- kiss on them before tilting her head and grabbing the lobe of his ear between her teeth.
"Eager, are we?" She purred and the blonde man laughed.
"I've been waiting to feel your body against mine for far too long," he told her with honesty and her mocking smile mellowed into a more genuine one, her heart skipping a beat at his confession.
The brunette parted a little, sliding a bit off the Prince's body in order to pull his boxers down and toss them to the side. She gave a quick glance towards his dick, instantly licking her lips at the sight. She looked back at him and she met his smug look.
"Impressed?" He smiled.
She didn't answer, simply pursed her lips to hide the increasing redness of her cheeks. She brought her left hand up his mouth and pressed it against his lips, mouthing a 'shh' as she -with her right hand- grabbed his cock and started pumping it. She felt the man shiver underneath her or maybe that was her shivering. She couldn't really tell anymore. She leaned towards him, lying down against him as she guided the tip of his cock towards her pussy. The brunette closed her eyes, trading the hand on the Prince's mouth for her lips as she slowly slid down around him.
xxx
She was delicious. No -she was exquisite. The feel of her tongue inside his mouth, the feel of his cock inside her. It was perfect. This beautiful woman grinding him, her hips swaying around his cock as his hands, placed on her waist, held her in place. This -this was something he'd gladly keep on doing for the rest of his life.
The Prince let out a loud groan as he felt the woman biting his jaw. She was close -he could tell. The way her knees were pressing harder against his hips or the way her kisses became messier as her hands grabbed his face, her nails almost digging holes in his skin. She was close and the way he stroked her back, leaving ghostly prints on it, almost too softly, tensed her up even more and it amused him.
The blonde man smiled, letting his hands fall on her hips so he could sit up. The Queen looked at him briefly before biting her lower lip as another moan was heard.
David's breath immediately caught in his throat at the view she was offering him. Her breathing was jerky and she had to swallow hard several time -gulping almost- as she arched her back. A position that allowed him to admire her two beautiful, perfect breasts dancing, balancing in rhythm with her moves.
It didn't take him long to grab one in his hand, rubbing it softly, almost mesmerized. He bent down a little and closed his lips around her nipple, sucking it, his tongue dancing around it. Her "Oh David" was followed close by a hoarse "Regina" as she swayed harder against him. The Prince flipped both their bodies, lying her back on the floor as he realized that he as well was close.
He reached for the back of the brunette's head, sliding his finger in between the locks of her hair.
"Open your eyes," he demanded softly, "look at me."
She obeyed, opening her eyes slowly and he smiled. He leaned closer to her and kissed her parted lips. He let his hand fall from her breast to in between her legs and he rubbed her clitoris. It was enough to make her lose it. She wrapped her arms around his neck, bringing him closer and a muffled sound escaped her lips as her body quivered with bliss as she hit her climax.
It didn't take the Prince too long after that to follow her path and he quickly and messily emptied himself inside her, his fluids mixing with hers as he let his body fall on hers with exhaustion.
xxx
She was lying on the ground of an abandoned cabin, breathing heavily, her chest moving up and down and her heart beating so fast she thought it'd stop when it hit her. She had just had sex with David. Snow White's husband -her son's grandfather.
"Oh God," she whispered before pushing him away from her.
"Hey, hold on," he stopped her, bringing a hand to slide his cock off of her.
Once freed, Regina sat up and glided away from him, as far away as she could until the wall of the cabin forced her to stop. She shook her head, closing her eyes. What had she done?
"You're freaking out," she heard David say.
"I am not," she argued just for the sake of arguing because damn straight she was freaking out.
The brunette opened her eyes and she found him sat just before her. He brought a hand up her cheek and stroke it gently.
"You are," he insisted quietly before leaning to put his lips on hers.
She wanted to push him away because she was already ashamed of what she had done but soon he let his hands wander on her hips, on the small of her back and he brought her on his lap, her wetness pressed against his dick as she wrapped her legs around him.
A finger was now pressed against her clitoris and it was enough to make her shiver. She broke the kiss, throwing her head backwards and closing her eyes. Soon, she felt something she recognize as David's mouth sucking on her nipples, rolling his tongue around it, his fingers attentively working on her inner thighs.
"Let me fuck you again."
Her breath caught in her throat when he uttered those words. She opened her eyes to meet his and when she saw the lust inside of them it became clear to her. She was going to let him fuck her, here on the floor, against the wall, on the table…They were gonna fuck again and again and screw the still-decent part of her screaming that this was wrong. It might be but it felt too good for it to even be relevant.
xxx
The rain had stopped for about an hour now and the two royals had immediately abandoned their improvised habitat to start looking for a way to get out of this timeline.
They hadn't talked about what'd happened. Hadn't uttered words about it but they'd both felt it -the comfort, the short-lived happiness when they'd finally collapsed in exhaustion and he'd pulled her against him so she could lie on his chest.
It'd been amazing. All of it but the sex...God the sex. He hadn't expected for them to do it. That hadn't been the plan, at least not like that but he couldn't find it in him to regret anything. He knew it was terrible of him to say this but he'd enjoyed it. It'd been even better than what he'd pictured it could be like. Her moist body moving against his as he'd thrust inside of her, making her shake and moan, her lips slightly parting, her eyes shut tight. She'd been beautiful, something he wanted to see for the rest of his life.
"Shut up."
The Prince's jumped slightly at her sharp voice and he glanced up at the figure tromping ahead of him, her heels getting caught despite her in the mud. He couldn't help the small smile that tucked the corner of his mouth at the sight.
"I didn't say anything," the man let out finally, catching her up.
He put a soft hand on her lower back, a gesture that had her freeze for a subtil second before she spurned it reminding him that although he had no regrets, the same couldn't be said about her and that made his heart break into thousands of pieces.
David bit his lower lip, taking his hand back.
"I can hear you think," the brunette said, relaxing visibly.
He chuckled, shaking his head.
"Are we going to talk about it?"
She stopped dead in her tract, so abruptly that he'd walked a good mile before realizing it.
"What -" the blonde man voiced, turning to look at her.
A sigh left his lips when he saw her, standing still, watching him without really looking at him.
"Let's make a deal," he stated, quietly walking up to her. "For now, we're not talking about. We're focusing on the task at hands that is getting the hell out of it but promise me that once we get back in our timeline we'll talk."
She watched him silently for a second before acquiescing.
"Alright," she accepted. "So no mention of what happened until we're in Storybrooke."
"No mention of it."
"Ok -I can do that," she muttered more to herself than him and then she was back to tromping clumsily through the Enchanted Forest.
God he loved this woman. Damn, he loved her.
xxx
It'd started well. So well that she'd even believed that they'd manage to reach Rumple's castle in one piece. She hadn't reckoned with her fate and the fact that the odds always seemed to stacked against her so she guessed she shouldn't even be surprised to have been caught by the royal guards and locked into one of her own cells awaiting for the Queen to show up.
"Don't worry, we'll find a way."
As soon as the words left the Prince's mouth, she felt her entire blood boiling with anger and she had to fight every instincts not to turn around and punch him in the nose.
"How?!" She bit, still facing the cell's bars. "How exactly are we going to find a way?" She asked, this time looking at him who was sat on the wooden bench.
The Prince sighed, lowering his gaze.
"That's what I thought."
"Look, this is your castle, your cells. You know it by heart…"
"Exactly. That's how I know that there's no way to leave those cells without being invited to do so by the Queen."
"Someone's asking for me."
The words echoed against the stone around them sending shivers down Regina's spine. The brunette met David's eyes, the Prince having immediately jumped on his feet as soon as the other presence appeared.
Regina closed her eyes briefly before taking a deep breath and turning to face her former self -the Evil Queen.
It was quite bizarre to be standing in front of her and she could tell the Queen was as taken aback as she was. The younger version of herself was wearing one of her favourite gowns, the red velvet one, the one she'd wear on the rare occasion when she'd stay in the castle, still however plotting on a way to get Snow's head.
"Impressive," the younger woman let out more to herself as she eyed the prisoner before her. "I see my guards didn't lie. This is quite some impressive magic," she stated before looking back into her eyes.
The Queen raised a hand and flickered her wrist opening the cell instantly. As soon as the door opened, Regina felt David by a side and she had to suppress a roll of her eyes at that. What was he hoping to do?!
"Who provided you with the spell?" The sorceress asked, standing only a few inches away from her face, glazed eyes piercing into hers. "Rumpelstiltskin isn't it?"
"I'm not Snow White," Regina let out, holding her gaze up, "and what you're seeing isn't the fruit of a spell. The Dark One has nothing to do with this and -"
The brunette closed the remaining distance between them, surprising the Queen.
"Yes -I am exactly who your instincts are telling you I am."
"That's impossible."
"Or is it?" Regina asked, smirking.
The Queen huffed stepping back and looking at David.
"And if you are who I think you are -who is he, then?" She asked, looking at the blonde man seductively.
Regina rolled her eyes.
"He is to the Prince what I am to you. Look, if you don't want to change your future, you have to let us leave."
A loud snicker echoed in the room and Regina shut her eyes in exasperation.
"This tale of yours is quite entertaining but even if any of this were true -if my future involves in any way me socializing with this," she motioned David with disdain, "it seems that I'd have every reason to change it." She turned back to look at Regina. "I don't know who you are but I'll find a way to rid you of this farce and as soon as I do -well I have a new stake to try out."
And with that she left the cell, closing its door with a wave of a hand, her sneer trailing off behind her.
"Well that went well," David let out sitting back down on the bench, a loud sigh leaving his lips.
Regina stayed up, unmoving, gazing into nothing.
"I don't think there are any way we can get out of this," she let out so quietly she wasn't sure he'd heard her and in all honesty she wasn't sure she wanted him to hear her.
"We'll find a -"
"Don't," she stopped him, turning to look into his eyes.
"She thinks we're imposters. Once she'll realize that no spell can rid us of our actual appearance, she'll listen to us."
Regina let out a wry chuckle.
"You don't know her but I do. This woman," Regina paused, sighing, "I am a lot of things but patient isn't one of them. She'll try a few spells maybe even summon Rumple -but the result would remain the same: the two of us dying."
"There has to be another way."
"Be my guest," she invited, sitting next to him. "On a positive note, if we die here...I won't have to face Henry after what I did."
xxx
It took him a few seconds before understanding what she'd meant and when he did, it was as if he'd been punched in the heart.
"Yeah, we get it, you're disgusted to have slept with me."
"David?"
"You know what -screw you!" He let out, standing up and turning to look at her.
The brunette's lips parted in shock but he didn't get flustered.
"There were two of us in that cabin and if I recall correctly it was my name you were screaming as your legs parted for me. You have no right to be disgusted because you wanted this as much as I did."
"This isn't why I'm disgusted," she was shouting as well she realized, her heart pounding hard against her chest.
She was standing now, not really sure when it'd happened and she was glaring into his eyes, tears of anger and frustration in hers.
"Yes I wanted it. I've been wanted it ever since that time you kissed me in New York. That doesn't mean I have to be proud of it. I am not!" She seethed. "I am so ashamed that there's a big part of me that is happy we got caught because I don't know if I'll be able to face my son or your wife, for that matter- ever again."
Regina closed her eyes, sitting back down.
"What we did was wrong David and we should be ashamed...no matter how much we both wanted it."
David looked at her, his hands shaking with anger? Sadness? He couldn't really tell. He let out a sigh, bringing a hand to rub his face in an attempt to calm down.
Regina opened her eyes and hers met his. He walked up to her and stood before her, opening her legs to settle between them. The Prince brought his two hands to cup her face and he kissed her forehead softly before pulling her against him. She relaxed slowly, wrapping her arms around his waist, her body quivering a little with silent sobs.
"Excuse me?"
xxx
This voice. The subtle accent from the south lands, the warmth and care...the tenderness.
"Daddy," the brunette muttered and she was sure that even David hadn't heard her.
The two royals parted and Regina found herself facing the man who had raised her, loved her until the very end...until she'd end his life. A cold betrayal.
The woman swallowed her tears, wiping them away quickly as she stood up.
"Who are you?" She asked standing, her voice strong and cold, the small quiver in her throat her only traitor.
"I'm…"
The old man watched her intently, studying her really. A bit like the Queen had done it a few minutes ago but differently nonetheless. He wasn't watching with fear or even curiosity -no it was hope that was filling the man's eyes, hope that maybe it was indeed his daughter standing before him, the proof that she'd be alright.
Regina's hand was holding David's arm, gripping at it more accurately, praying that it'd be enough to keep her from running towards the bars' cell and hug her father, the only person who ever loved her back when she had no one.
"You look so much like her…It's impressive," the man started. "The same hair with subtle waves. They're shorter but the waves are still there and the way you stand -it reminds me of...when she was younger. You hold your head high and your back is tall but there's something -as if the walls have started to fall."
A tear rolled down her cheek. She couldn't stop it, didn't even try to.
"Your eyes are what reminds me the most of her. They're the exact same big brown eyes, filled with sadness and pain...You look so much like her."
"Daddy," the brunette found herself saying, lowering her head.
"Oh Regina," the man let out, stretching an arm through the bars.
She felt a light squeeze on her shoulder and the next thing she knew, she was standing against the bars, hugging her father as much as she could.
"It's really you," he said looking at her.
He brought a hand to her face, replacing a lock of her hair behind her ears.
"How is it possible?"
"We -we're from the future," Regina admitted, "we got sucked into a portal and landed here, in this timeline. I can't tell you much…"
"Or you'll change your future. I wouldn't want that. Just tell me one thing -tell me that you found a way to let go of the anger, the vengeance...I don't care when, I don't care how...But tell me you're happy."
"I am, daddy. I am."
A happy chuckle left the man's mouth and he brought her hand to his lips, kissing it.
"I'm going to get you out of here."
"No," Regina cut him, watching him with fear. "You can't. It's too dangerous."
The man smiled. "I was never afraid of you, Regina. You're my daughter."
The brunette's lips parted, unable to voice any words.
"I'll be back tonight. Be prepared." And on that note, he kissed her hand one last time before disappearing in the dark hallway.
"Are you alright?" She heard David ask her after a while and all she could do was shake her head, tears streaming down her face.
"I'm his daughter and I killed him. He has no idea...he thinks I'd never hurt him but I did...I hurt him…"
"Shh," the Prince said, pulling her into a hug. "It's alright," he whispered in her hair, "it's alright."
xxx
As promised, he came back with the keys. How he got them was a mystery to David but he didn't ask, simply followed Regina.
"Daddy I,"
"It's alright, my child," Henry told her, stroking her cheek. "I have failed you so many times in your youth…"
"Daddy no…"
"Yes, I did. I wasn't strong enough...I'm glad I can do right by you, at least once."
David watched Regina as she closed her eyes letting her tears fall.
"You...You have to forget this ever happened…" She looked up at her father. "Both you and the Queen."
"Tell me what to do."
"There's a potion in my vault. To get inside,"
"I know how to get inside your vault."
"You do?" Regina asked, surprised.
"I'm quiet but very observant."
A chuckle escaped the brunette's lips and David smiled.
"It's a green liquid. On the second shelf, third phial. One drop in the stocks of water and the entire castle should forget about the last twenty-four hours."
The man nodded and David could see in his eyes how happy he was to help his daughter. The Prince hadn't really understood what he'd meant when he mentioned failing her, but whatever it was, he was making up for it today.
There was a small pause then the old man spoke again.
"I love you Regina. Don't ever forget it."
"I love you too, daddy."
The man smiled.
"Come on, now. You have to leave. Don't worry, I've got everything under control here." He then turned to look at David. "Take care of my daughter."
"Oh trust me, she's the one taking care of me," he answered looking down at Regina. "Your daughter doesn't need much saving, she does it all by herself."
The brunette didn't say a word, didn't even look at him but he noticed the light reddening of her cheeks and that was enough for him.
"Thank you, daddy."
She hugged her father one last time before running towards the door, out of the donjons followed closely by the Prince.
"I think, he thinks we're together."
"Shut up."
xxx
From the second they were out of the castle and back into the woods, Regina and David headed towards Rumpelstiltskin's castle. There wasn't anymore time to waste as they weren't sure that if they waited too long they wouldn't be stuck here forever.
Fortunately enough, their only bad encounter on the road was a pair of unskilled bandits and all it took David and Regina to be rid of them was their fist on their nose.
The pair finally arrived by the border of the Dark One's castle and for the first time since they'd been sucked into the portal, Regina felt a flicker of hope rising in her chest.
"Do you think he'll help us?"
"We'll have to be convincing but there's one and only one thing Rumple has ever wanted -it's to find his son. To do that, the future has to remain the same."
"But Neal died…"
"He doesn't need to know that."
"Alright," David agreed as they walked towards the door. "Should we knock or something?"
"Trust me. He's probably known we've been here since the portal opened. He's just playing."
The brunette grabbed the knob and as expected, the door was opened. She pushed it and they both stepped inside the palace.
The place was plunged in the dark which made sense considering the late hour save for a few candles lit here and there.
Regina looked around, expecting to see her former mentor sat in the corner of the room, a amused rictus on the face.
"Rumpelstiltskin!" The woman called. "I know you're here. Show yourself."
"I was expecting you at least ten hours ago. I must say I'm disappointed."
More lights were lit on and Regina's gaze fell on Rumple sitting by the large table in the middle of the room. She rolled her eyes at him.
"So you knew we were here."
"You really think a wave of magic so strong would go unnoticed by me," the man giggled, and Regina realised just how much she hadn't missed his high-pitched voice and theatricality. "My question however is -" He stood up and the next second, he was standing right in front of them making both her and David jump in surprise. "Who are you? And what was this magic?"
"You really have no clue," Regina teased, smirking, "I'm the one disappointed now."
"Do not play with me!" The sorcerer bellowed, his face right in front of hers making her swallow hard.
"Back off," David let out and for only response the Dark One raised a hand, lifting the blonde man off the ground, an invisible grip around his neck.
"Stop," Regina exclaimed, looking at David struggling to breathe.
The brunette clenched her jaw meeting back her former mentor's eyes. "I'll tell you what you want to know."
A smirk appeared on the old man's face and after a few seconds, he let go of his grip and David fell on the floor.
"Are you alright?" Regina asked, already kneeling next to the Prince.
The man coughed, nodding as he rubbed his neck with a hand.
"Talk now," Rumple ordered, sat anew in a chair facing them.
The brunette helped David up and nodded.
"I am her," she started, "the Queen."
Another loud giggle escaped the man's throat and anew his magical grip tightened around David's neck.
"I'm telling the truth," Regina yelled, "I'm Regina and he is Snow White's prince. We're from the future."
"Well that's simply impossible, dearie."
"It is possible," the woman insisted, her eyes watering at she tried to help David, "Zelena enacted the curse."
At the sound of his former student's name, Rumple released his grip.
David bent down, gasping for air as he gripped Regina's side.
"I'm alright," the blonde man breathed, "I'm alright."
The woman nodded, swallowing to wet her dry throat.
"How do you know Zelena?"
"You mean my sister?" Regina bit, looking back at her mentor. "She showed up one day and claimed that I'd taken everything from her. It was a nice little family reunion especially when she said that she'd go back in time so I could never be born...We can both agree that this would have been very unfortunate."
"And why exactly would that concern me?"
It was Regina's time to chuckle.
"We both know you need me to enact the curse in order to find Baelfire," she insisted on the name, pronouncing each syllable in a way that reminded all of the Evil Queen.
The old sorcerer stood up abruptly and the next thing Regina felt was the cold wall against her back, her breath catching in her chest as she hit it.
"Don't you -" David tried but he was sent flying.
"How do you know of him?" The man asked and she could feel his breath against her face.
"I'm from the future, remember?!"
"So it means that it worked?" Rumple asked more to himself, his eyes darting around with shock.
"If you're talking about me enacting the Dark Curse and the curse being broken by Snow White's daughter...It did."
"And I found him? Did I find him?" He asked again, pushing her harder against the wall.
"Yes," Regina let out. "If you want a chance to see him as planned, you have to send us back."
Rumple let go of her and turned around. Regina straightened up with David's help.
"You're ok?"
"I am." She looked up at Rumple. "I'm telling the truth. You have to believe us. I don't know how long we can stay here without altering the future and lowering your chances to ever meet your son."
"What is it in for you? Because you keep talking about me but we both know that you don't care."
"I have a son waiting for me too. I need to go back to him as well as David needs to go back to his -family. You've ruined my entire life. You owe me that much."
"I don't owe you anything and even if I wanted to help you, only the person who went through the portal in the first place can reopen it back."
"But I don't have magic here."
"Well this is your problem, not mine."
"There's got to be another way."
The sorcerer turned to look at her, pausing a second. He sighed before waving his hand, a wand appearing in it.
"This is all I can do for you," he said giving her the wand. "I'll send you into one of my vaults, the magic there is high and it should help you regain yours."
"Thank you."
"I'm not doing it for you, dearie."
"I know."
Regina looked at David and the Prince nodded, coming closer to her.
"Wait," she said suddenly, "you have to forget about all this."
"Do you think I don't know this? Out of my sight."
xxx
"God, I'm getting too old to be thrown around like this," David let out as he stood up from the ground. "Are you ok?" He asked Regina.
"Yes," the brunette answered standing up in turn.
"So this is what the Dark One's vault looks like?" The Prince asked looking around. "Where do you think he keeps it in Storybrooke?"
He turned to look at Regina who had her lips pursed.
"Right. Not relevant at the moment. So how do we get your magic back?"
The brunette sighed looking down at the wand in her hand.
"I don't know."
"Well, you can start by believing in you," David offered, holding her arms.
She looked up at him, rolling her eyes.
"I'm serious," the Prince chuckled. "Why don't you close your eyes and focus on Henry?"
She thought for a second but she eventually closed her eyes.
"Good. Now think about him. You want to hold him again, pressed against your chest. You want to find out if he has grown again in the past twenty-four hours."
A chuckle escaped her lips at that.
"Seriously though, what is that kid eating?! Anyways. Focus on that. On your arms around your son, on tucking him in bed, or cooking him your succulent lasagnas."
She was smiling now, her body relaxing and it warmed his heart.
"Think about that big house of yours. Now that Zelena is locked up and hopefully no more drama will knock on our doors anytime soon...you could even rest in the garden, Henry playing with Perdita. You could even invite me. I'll keep her from wetting your sofa or destroying your gardenias. Do you even have gardenias? I can imagine you with gardenias..."
"David."
"Huh?" The Prince asked, looking at her.
"It's working," she whispered and he glanced down at the glowing wand.
"Oh. Would you look at that?!"
The brunette smiled at him.
"Thank you," she told him.
"Always," he answered, stroking her cheek. "Come on, let's get home."
Regina parted from him and raised the hand holding the wand. He watched her close her eyes and after a few seconds, a portal opened itself.
"Shall we, your Majesty?" The Prince asked, taking her hand in his.
The brunette nodded and without one second thought, they both jumped into the portal, back home.
xxx
They were back. Really back.
Regina looked around her and when she caught sight of David next to her she couldn't help the large smile that appeared on her face.
"We're back," he told her, pulling her into a hug that she didn't even hesitate to answer.
They parted after a while and she bit her lower lip.
"We have to go back to the diner. Apparently time flies either by slower here than in the Enchanted Forest, or it flies quicker," she noticed, motioning the dark blue sky.
"Wait," David told her and she stopped. "I have something to tell you."
The brunette immediately tensed up, her heart suddenly heavy in her chest.
"You're freaking out."
"I'm not," she argued and the Prince laughed.
"You're stubborn." He sighed, looking at her in the eyes. "I'm going to leave Snow."
Regina's lips parted and she was ready to disapprove but he didn't let her talk.
"I am," he continued, "whether or not you want me to. I'm leaving her tonight. My plan was always to leave her from the second I realized that my feelings for you were much more than just friendship. I wanted things to calm down and now that they have -this is happening."
"David, you can't."
"What I can't do is keep living a lie. I will always love Snow but today, I can honestly say that my feelings for her are not the same they used to be and she deserves more. I deserve more. I'm leaving Snow -the rest is up to you."
The brunette lowered her gaze, tears gathering in her eyes.
"I love you Regina."
She closed her eyes, shaking her head.
"You don't."
The Prince chuckled.
"How would you know? Are you in my head? I love you but I can't force you to do something you don't want to do whatever your reasons...whatever they are. I'm living Snow because I want to be honest with her, with myself and because I can't stay with her whilst my heart craves only for you."
She didn't answer. What could she say? She wanted him. Every inches of her body lingered for his touch. She wanted to be with him but she was so scared. So scared of losing everything, scared of the townspeople's reaction, Snow's...Henry's...She couldn't bear the thought of her son hating her...Not again.
"Now let's go back to Granny's. They've probably been asking themselves where we were."
The Prince turned to leave but she didn't move. All she could do was open her mouth and hope that he would hear her.
"Don't hate me."
She looked up and watched him walk back towards her. He brought a hand to her cheek and wiped away her tears.
"I don't," he said, smiling.
"I just...I just can't but I don't want to lose you."
"That's never going to happen. You're in my heart Regina and you don't seem to wanna leave," he chuckled. "I don't know if you and I are ever going to be together, if you'll ever accept my love but know that all of this doesn't change the fact that you're my friend and if you can't reciprocate my love, I hope you can reciprocate my friendship."
xxx
They arrived back at the diner and immediately Henry ran towards his mother, hugging her tight.
"Where were you guys? We were starting to worry?" He asked, looking at both of them.
"Yes, where were you?" Snow asked, coming towards him.
"Well, it's a bit of a long story," he started, "involving Zelena's time portal."
"You went back in time?" Emma asked, raising a brow.
"Cool," Henry exclaimed and Regina chuckled.
"It wasn't as fun as it may sound. The portal opened and we got sucked in. Thankfully," she turned to watch David, "we got back in one piece."
"Not even my stupidity was enough to get us killed," the Prince teased and the brunette rolled her eyes.
"Well I'm glad you're both ok," Snow told him and he smiled at her.
"I think I'm going to head home now. This unplanned trip tired me a bit."
"Can I come with you?"
Regina's lips parted in shock.
"O -of course baby."
The young boy smiled. "I'll get my jacket."
"Ok, I'll be by the car. Goodnight everyone," she said, her eyes lingering a bit on David before she exited the diner.
"Regina?"
The woman closed her eyes at the sound of Emma's voice.
"What do you want Miss Swan?"
"Is everything ok?" Henry asked, arriving outside.
"Yes, don't worry kid. I just want to talk to your mother for a second."
"Alright," he said hugging his blonde mother. "Don't fight, huh?"
"We won't," Emma assured and when he turned to look at Regina suggestively the brunette sighed.
"I promise to be civil."
Henry chuckled. "Alright, I'll wait in the car," he said grabbing the keys his mother was holding.
Once he was at the other side of the street, Regina turned her attention back to Emma.
"What can I do for you?"
"Look, I'm sorry for what I said earlier and how I said it. I just -I think New York was a better environment for Henry…"
"You do not get to think about anything concerning Henry," Regina hissed. "You lost that right when you gave him up. You've been in his life for a year with memories I gave you and you think you know everything? I'm his mother and for his sake, because he wants it, I've accepted you to spend time with him, I've accepted to share custody because I want my son to be happy."
"I...We were happy in New York."
"I know you were. Do you really think that Henry would be happy living so far away from his family? This is where he belongs. With his loved ones."
"Well sometimes as a parent you have to take decisions to protect your children even though that may anger them for a while." Emma blurted out.
"The only reason why you want to go back to New York is because you're selfish, Miss Swan."
"I am not."
"You are. You're not fooling me. You're doing exactly what I did when you showed up on my doorsteps one and a half years ago. You had a taste of what it feels to have your son call you 'mom' and rely on you and you're afraid that with me back in his life, you'll lose this privilege but I promise you Emma, I will die before I let you take him away from me. You have the unique chance to even be in his life -do not push your luck."
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"Is everything alright?" David asked as soon as Emma entered back the diner.
"Yes, I just need a drink or two."
"Do you want us to stay with you?" Snow asked their daughter but the blonde girl shook her head and went to sit by the bar.
The Prince sighed.
"Maybe we should leave her and go home," he told Snow.
"I was thinking that maybe we could go for a walk. Now that the streets are safe...It might be fun."
"I...I think we should go back home. There's something important I need to tell you."
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