A/N:Sorry for a long wait, those who are still interested in reading this story! I'm always so happy to see new faves and follows, not to mention the comments; thank you all!
All I can think of looking at this chapter is; let's have a short break from the dark stuff.
Regina drove to her sister and mother's house. She called Zelena on the way to let her know she was on her way. She kept thinking about Emma and couldn't at all concentrate on the road.
Regina was almost at the house as her car was hit by an SUV.
"YOU GOTTA BE KIDDING ME!?" She stopped her car on the side of the road and pulled her hand break before rushing to the owner of SUV. "Weren't you looking at the road or what, you idiot!?"
"I am so so sorry..." the man said, also getting out of the car to face the brunette woman.
"My sister will kill me!" Regina kept shouting at the guy, "I mean literally!"
She just got Zelena's car crushed... The back of the car was really in a bad shape.
"You mean Zelena? I am really sorry for the hit. I admit, it's my fault and I'll cover the costs of the repair."
Regina looked at him dumbfoundedly. How the hell did he know Zelena? She raised a brow glaring at him.
"Wait, how do you know 'Lena? I mean Zelena."
That wasn't how I hoped it would look, but…" the man scratched the back of his head. "I'm Harold. Her boyfriend." He tried to smile friendly as Zelena mentioned Regina knew they were seeing each other.
Regina again stopped for a second, staring at the man. Zelena never had shown her his picture so she didn't know his looks at all.
"You are 'Lena's boyfriend?" she blinked few times, the damage on the car long forgotten. "Wow…" she muttered to herself and kept talking. "She did nicely this time."
The man rose his brow at that comment. It was clear they were sisters now. He tried not to smirk but ended up chuckling either way. Regina shook her head as she realized she was talking out loud.
"Oh, sorry, I just- No, I'm not sorry. You should be. You are going to tell her you hit me! I am too young to die by my own sister's hands."
"I admitted it already and I'll do it again. Worry not. Perhaps we should have a proper introduction still, even though I also know your name already. "
Regina rolled her eyes. He had a point, though. If it was up to Zelena, she would meet him after their first child turns ten years old. She held her hand to him.
"Regina, and yes, I know your name although I don't know much about you," she shut her mouth at the very moment before any inappropriate comment could leave her mouth about their life behind closed doors.
"Nice to finally meet you, Regina." He shook her hand confidently. It really was. Zelena wasn't certain when to make that move all along. "Hopefully that will change. I see Zelena didn't say about me too much then."
"By the way, sorry about the outburst. I've already pissed her off today.."
"That's okay. I see it's the famous Mills temper," he couldn't help but tease.
"Oh, you're a tease. I guess you saw our red-head member when she was actually red-headed," Regina chuckled; Zelena had such a temper to avoid at any cost.
"Let's just say Zelena is very open with her thoughts and emotions around me. I don't know if she's always like that… I guess that's something I yet need to find out." He had a fond, loving smile over his face. "Shall we go to the door then? Park cars first, of course. "
"Okay, you know where to park? We have a little garage back there," she pointed the right side of their house. "If mother is not home you can take her place."
"Alright. Thank you, Regina, and I'm sorry once again," he nodded and turned to get to the car to park it before they will meet with Zelena.
Regina nodded as well, getting back into the car. She was relieved a lot for that she wouldn't be in the target of Zelena's outburst. She drove into the garage and turned off the engine. She walked in front of the garage and waved Harold to take his car inside the garage. Of course, Zelena made sure nobody was home before she invited him.
Harold drove in as Regina showed him. Zelena heard the cars then and walked to the window. She frowned seeing her boyfriend's car entering the garage. She found herself running downstairs. Even without a jacket on, just in warm boots, she ran outside to see Regina standing there.
"Oh God, Regina. It's you... and him."
"Oh, hey, sis. Look who I ran up on the road, or better say; who ran into my ass?" Regina smirked raising a brow.
Zelena's lips parted wide seeing destroyed back of her car. This was not at all how she expected this day to go! She was left speechless as Regina kept talking and Harold came to them as well.
"And here I thought you were calling me to make sure I am alright. A-ah, you were making sure house was empty. Low, Z... Even for you."
"I was–" she couldn't even finish as Regina turned to her man to pat his shoulder.
"Nice meeting you. Finally, regardless of her efforts."
Regina turned around to head towards the front door. She got inside to the house shrugging off her jacket and unzipping her heeled boots. In the distance, she heard her sister,
"What the hell has just happened? What happened to my car?!"
Regina rushed to her room not wanting to stay down more than necessary. She wasn't at all pissed at her sister for wanting alone time with her boyfriend but she could have just said so. She stayed at the house more than she would like anyway so she wanted to go back to her apartment. She packed her stuff and left them in the room, just in case she would come back for a night or two.
"Z, I am leaving. Feel free to do whatever you were planning to do in the first place. Tell mom I left to my apartment, the one in town."
She got her boots and coat back on walking to the garage and got in her own car.
Emma finished eating and leaned against the chair softly, watching the two adults that also acted like teenagers at times. At some point it got quiet and Emma sighed.
"Okay, spill it... I know you want to ask many questions. Hit me..."
David looked at his wife with a raised brow before she asked, "How long have you been seeing her?"
"Uh… Well, it's like... More complicated than that," Emma admitted biting lip. "But if you asked since we are together-together then 3-4 months." It seems to be so much longer...
"Isn't it hard when she lives in the city and you here?" David said, leaning his elbow on the wooden counter.
He knew she was working at a coffee and she lived near there since they had taken her contact and address.
"Well... Things are more complicated than that," Emma said for the second time. "She didn't always live there. It's been just two months. You don't remember what I told you both not that long ago, don't you?"
She truly preferred not to be forced into saying it again...
Mary Margaret thought for a second and she slapped her hand to her mouth not to scream. Emma had told them that the night the poor woman got attacked that she was…
"Oh my God, Emma, you cannot have a relationship with your teacher! It's against the law. You can be expelled, she can go to jail..."
"Please calm…" Emma asked biting lip. "I know. I know it's illegal. But not anymore, okay. Regina won't be working as my teacher anymore. But that's why I never told anyone before. The thing is... I knew her longer than high school. It was just… an unspoken agreement until this year."
"What do you mean by that?" David asked this time. "How did you meet her in the first place?"
They had a huge age gap so it was not quite possible for them to have a place common enough to meet up. Emma found herself blushing harder as she hoped they would dismiss it.
"I prefer not to answer that question…" she muttered, getting lower in her seat, sliding down almost halfway, making David raise a brow.
"Mary, do you see how she blushes? I bet she doesn't wanna talk about it but you know what; as responsible parents, it is our duty to be with her in every step."
"I prefer," Mary Margaret made a face, "not being with her in every step, David. I mean after what I walked in on today, I prefer her taking some steps all alone, preferably when she is alone in the house."
Emma watched them both being almost under the table. Her brow was arched because she was quite amused nevertheless. Still, she didn't want to tell them what she did being only a fifteen-year-old girl. They would kill her, knowing she was at the bar.
"Hey, you didn't see anything. What could you see if we were under blankets? Clothed to it." Mostly, but whatever. "I think your imagination runs too wild, MM."
"Oh, what I saw was just enough for me, dear, please spare me the rest," Mary shook her head as David rolled his eyes.
"So you are not gonna tell us how you met her, Emma?" he asked pretty certain about the answer he was going to have.
"I'd rather not. Let's just say I wasn't very obedient child my whole life and always got in trouble, which you knew either way and that's probably enough already. Maybe next questions, though? 'Cause since last night you looked like only waiting for the right moment. I feel good now so I prefer to just go through it," Emma shrugged and felt the buzzing.
I am home, love. Not mother's home but my own xxx. How are you doing? Took painkillers?
Emma smiled instantly and replied in a matter of seconds;
I'm glad you got there safely xoxoxo. Yup, I did. Now I am going through the interrogation xD
"Well, I was going to ask if you are having sex with her but I think I know the answer. Just be careful, okay?" Mary Margaret started.
"We didn't sleep together back then. Don't worry." Emma muttered blushing.
They didn't need to know that she would probably do that. Or maybe she would run away? Either way…she was happy with how things went - at least the no sex part as for why it didn't happen was such a sad story… Emma watched them then, letting them finish what they wanted to say. She smiled gently seeing that concern every parent had for their child.
"She is older than you and I am worried about it, Emma. Not because I doubt how you two feel about each other but because you might see things differently because of the age difference. She was a nice girl when I knew her and I hope she is still the same inside her outer shell," Mary Margaret smiled at Emma and took a sip from her drink. "That was all I wanted to say."
"I don't know her," David shrugged slightly. "But she seems she cares a lot of a deal about you. And I kill to make sure she suffers if she hurts you. That's all from me as well, "he patted her shoulder.
"Don't worry, really. Eight-eleven years is still a common gap between many. Yes, it's quite a lot but nothing troubling. And if that will calm you both - for last two years I've been meeting with Regina as she was helping me with school stuff. I was behind with many things. But also we often ended up just talking. And we learned we have so much in common. I fell for her during that time. I think we are strong."
Her phone buzzed again. Emma instantly looked once again.
Spare the details, babygirl. Missing you already. Wanna have facetime soon? I'll just grab a cup and paint something. Call me when you can. Love you xoxoxo
Emma tried her best not to chuckle or giggle.
I refused to tell them how we met already xD Absolutely! I miss you too. I will just spend some time with them, then I'm all free to see you, even though just on a screen xxx love ya too baby xxx
"I am happy for you, Emma. Just be careful," he smiled at her proudly. "I am proud of you, dear, for being who you are this freely. I am really proud."
"Thanks, dad…"
Emma closed eyes when he leaned to kiss her forehead before he left the kitchen. She was really touched by his words. It meant so much to her. She had never heard that before coming to Boston. Mary stared at her hands for a long while.
"I am sorry, Emma, about how badly I reacted. I should have known better. I was just shocked, even though I know it's not an excuse for the way I acted. I am happy you found someone to love you like I love David. I don't care the gender or the name of that person as long as you are happy."
A little tear rolled down Emma's cheek as she looked at her mother before she came to embrace her. Emma moved arms around her to hold her close back.
"You are my little girl. I love you so much, Emma."
"And I love you, mom. I'm sorry, too. I shouldn't have overreacted. I– It's just what I do. I have always been running away." Emma looked at Mary Margaret with some guilt in the eyes. "I wasn't even thinking when I did that. I know you had to be worried a lot…"
"It doesn't matter anymore you are here and healthy. It's all that matters." Mary stroked her hair softly. "You don't need to run anymore. We're a family now. Of course, we will have disagreements but we will talk them through, okay? That's what families do." She smiled, wiping away her tears. "Don't run away from us. We will love you no matter what."
Emma smiled looking into her mother's eyes. She nodded before leaning to wrap arms around her once more. Most people wouldn't say that about her but she loved silent moments of cuddling. Just with those special for her.
"I guess we haven't spent as much time on girly stuff and we could change that. Although I'm not that much into those things. We could always at times go into the city," Emma said after what seemed like fifteen minutes.
She had always got along better with David despite everything. They had more common subjects to share. She wanted to improve it with Mary Margaret as well.
"I would love that, Emma," Mary nodded slowly. "I really would. Now go back to bed and rest a little. You have school tomorrow and I'll wake you up, I promise."
"Ugh, don't remind me," Emma groaned but smiled at the pixie-haired woman. Holding onto her forearms she slowly got up. "Call me for dinner key?"
"I will now go..." Mary kissed the top of her head.
Emma then headed for her room. She got on the bed and cuddled to the pillow just to smell Regina's scent. She smiled wider right away at the sweet but spicy perfume and the shampoo scent. Emma found herself looking into the gallery and at the photo of Regina. She really needed some more… But for now, she won't have to hide anymore and could put the photo as a wallpaper. On lock screen, she put some nice dark forest picture. Better still for random people at school not to see when she looks at the hour. She smiled and then texted her beloved.
Regina didn't see the text, too lost in the music that played in the background and too focused on her task. She drew slowly, not even realizing what until she started staring at the green eyes of her lover that she finished drawing. God, she has beautiful and captivating eyes... She couldn't finish drawing the face before stopping staring at her eyes every now and then so at the end she found herself holding the brush and just gazing at the eyes from her seat.
She was truly madly in love.
Regina got out of her trance and she heard the buzz of her mobile again. She looked at it and saw the text.
Free now, babe? ;)
Baby?
Regina snapped a picture of the painting and sent it to her lover.
What do you think? Not finished yet because of your eyes, babygirl. God, you have such beautiful eyes and I keep staring, not able to move my brush. You are stealing my talent with just the green of your eyes. *blushes*
Emma was lying on the side with lots of pillows underneath her head to get comfortable. She waited for the text looking at the phone constantly. When it came and she saw the picture, she was speechless. It looked so realistic…
"Woah…" Emma whispered, so impressed and at the same time, the warmth rushed over her whole body.
It was so loving... She grinned and blushed at the text.
God, Regina… You are so talented! I can't even… It's so beautiful. Altho you make me blush so hard…
Regina chuckled softly at the text and closed her eyes for a second.
Let me get my laptop so we can facetime, babygirl.
Emma instantly rushed for the laptop, earning a moan of pain.
"Bravo, Swan," she muttered getting in on the bed.
The blonde leaned against the headboard and placed in on the lap. The call soon came and she picked up with a board smile.
"Hey, babygirl," the brunette smiled at the camera; she had paint on her face and her hands as she didn't even bother to wash up.
"Hey there, beautiful. God…you are so freaking adorable," Emma made an 'awwwww' face then. She really did with that paint all over her features. "God, I cannot believe you are painting me," she giggled then.
"Apparently I am painting myself, too," Regina chuckled trying to brush off the green on her forehead as Emma arched her brow.
"So you are painting both of us? Woman, you stole my idea," she giggled.
"I wasn't actually drawing myself. Jesus, girl." Regina chuckled pointing the painting on her face, "I was talking about those." She shook her head still chuckling. "So you were going to draw us? I knew you sketch but didn't know you were drawing me," Her cheeks were burning again now.
"Well, yeah…" Emma blushed looking at the painting of her eyes again. "Maybe not like face to face and all..but some attributes would show it. I'm still planning it," Emma bit her lip. "I love the shape of you, you are my role model."
Truth was that sometimes during the lessons she found herself sketching parts of Regina's face or shape of her body. In a way, the others couldn't figure who that could possibly be.
"I wasn't actually planning to draw you. I just found myself staring in your eyes," she blushed, biting her lower lip. "I've missed you."
"I missed you, too…" Emma smiled fondly. "Even though it's been like an hour maybe. Or two. When you are leaving, I miss you already."
"Okay, now tell me what did they ask you. I wanna know it all."
"Oh, god," Emma shook her head. "Not that much. Things like how long this has been going... It took them a moment to realize you were my teacher, what scared them. So I told them they do not need to worry about that now. And how we met if not in school. Because of my blushing, David thought we slept together. Not that almost it would be the truth. They don't need to know," Emma blushed hard again.
"It was worth the anticipation, though," she giggled. "Oh, babygirl, you are blushing so sweetly. I wish I was there to kiss your rosy cheek."
"Ahhhh… How I'd like to feel your soft lips on my cheeks…" Emma hummed
Regina closed her eyes, imagining and decided to blow kisses to her girlfriend.
"Keep them close to your heart, my babygirl. So they didn't ask about anything else? I like your parents better than your friends now, I think. Oh no, I like your friends better. They didn't walk in on us… yet"
"Oh, goddddd. Do you really think there is gonna be any chance my friends would ever walk on us? Seriously?" Emma began to laugh loudly.
"Hello, have you met us, love?" Regina started laughing with her.
"Yesssss. I know we cannot keep hands for ourselves, I just wonder where that would happen. If Ruby was my roommate during college that would be likely at times," Emma laughed so her jaws hurt. Regina could do that to her…
Regina tired to hide her disappointment as Emma mentioned being roommate with Ruby in college. She thought they would actually start sharing a roof but she laughed with her girlfriend nonetheless.
This was too good to be true and after tomorrow they would be nothing to hide because there would be nothing illegal about their relationship. They would be as free as seagulls on the ocean.
"Well, would your parents mind if I take you for a coffee after your classes?" They hadn't done anything like dating, even though they had been dating for almost over three months now. "I can really wait if it would be a problem, babygirl. We don't need to rush anything. We have all the time in the world."
"Not at all. You know they don't mind me doing my thing after school as long as I come back at responsible hour," Emma said, even though all pinkish and being so freaking happy… We can finally show up together… "Really. Tomorrow after school that is. And lunch! You need to spend lunch with me since you will be at school. We could go to Granny's," she was clearly so excited.
"I am glad then. I will pick you up or we'll meet somewhere? I don't want you driving with that arm, though."
"It would be nice if you picked me up. 'Cause yeah… My car is in the city still. And it would be hard to drive anyway. Will need to take buses to school again." Emma rested chin on healthy hand.
"Alright. And, babygirl, I kinda had parted a bit badly with Zelena. I made a fuss over something silly and I was planning to have lunch with her if you don't mind," she raised a brow, looking sheepishly at her.
"Oh… I see," Emma gasped in a surprise. "Of course, it's alright. I understand. Then hopefully you pick one of the longer periods. What happened either way?"
"I met Harold today, actually he hit Zelena's car from behind while I was driving. I think she was trying to get the house empty that's why she was calling in the morning."
Emma listened and tried not to smirk at first but then her eyes got wide in horror. Jesus… They constantly got into trouble. She blinked to catch on what Regina was saying.
"I was pissed at her because if it was up to her she would give birth to her second child until I met with him. Anyway, he seems like a nice guy," Regina shrugged. "Not sure if he is as good as he should be for my sister but still seems like a nice guy."
"It's sweet how you care about her. I wonder when you would tell Zelena about us, woman. Besides… God, how could you not mention you had an accident? Jesus, Regina! You are all alright, right? Like nothing hurts you?"
"Oh, it was really nothing," the brunette brushed it off. "I was stopping and, you know, icy road... he couldn't stop on time and hit my back. Anyway, probably Harold's pride would be much hurt than Zelena's car tonight," Regina giggled. Her sister loved that car just too much. "And it was different with us. You were her student, Emma, so how was I supposed to tell my sister I was having a relationship with a student both of us teach?" Regina rolled her eyes. "I still don't understand why she kept him a secret, though. I deserved to be introduced to him properly," she sighed deeply, closing her eyes for a second. "I hate her for not trusting me. That's why I came back to my apartment today."
"You really think that it's because she doesn't trust you?" Emma frowned gently. "I find it shocking when you say it," the blonde admitted and thought about it for a second. "I don't think that's it. I mean… It's rather normal to wait some before introducing a partner to a family. You honestly think she would wait that long? But hey, she didn't keep him entirely a secret. You knew she was dating right?"
"I will talk to her tomorrow, besides she's been seeing him like… four months now, Emma," Regina rolled her eyes, reasoning.
"It's not that long. We know each other three years and date not full four months," she pointed out with a smirk.
"Whatever… However, I don't wanna waste my time on this particular topic. Tell me something I don't know about you. Just anything." Regina placed the laptop on the foot of bed and laid on her stomach leaning against her elbows. She bent her knees, feet touching poster and wall behind her. "You go first then I'll tell you something you don't know about me."
"Turned twenty questions?" the girl giggled. "More like twenty things to know." She hummed then pursing lips as she thought. "Well, you know what kind of music I like, you know I have a thing for singing, drawing and that I like horror movies. Hm…" Little things were charming to know. "Oh, I know! I have always had a big crush on Kate Winslet," Emma poked out her tongue. "But it was long before you and you are the most beautiful in the world to me."
"Naah, I don't like her. You wouldn't believe me but blonde's are not generally my type. I tend to fall in love with them, though," Regina murmured the last part.
"I think she's one of my favorite actresses but don't listen when I say that – I might repeat that thousands of time with different ones. And ohh, I noticed," Emma winked at her with a smirk.
"Whatever. Let's see... Well, I think this info might let you a little loose around Zelena," she giggled to herself. "I had walk in on her while she is... you know, masturbating couple of times in the past. That's why she enjoys walking in on us this much. Vengeance." Regina shook her head chuckling.
Emma's eyes opened wide then and she tried not to snort but failed. "Oh Jesus… You two are impossible really," Emma said laughing, forehead rested against palm. "Okay, my turn…" the girl tried to choke out, calming the laughter. "Hmm… Boston is the seventh city- slash- town I have lived in. I think it's really a lucky number."
"Which cities?"
"Ah, I don't really feel like going back to those memories. I will tell you one day."
"I really wanted to take you out of this city, though. I would like to have a such in eighth one for a vacation maybe," Regina smiled wide thinking about maybe Florida or California.
"Like vacation this summer?" Emma grinned from ear to ear. "Together?"
Regina shrugged softly with a spark in her chocolate eyes and a smile that said it all. Emma could feel the excitement raise inside of her.
"So do you have any particular question you wanna ask or I go spontaneous again?" Regina started playing with her hair, tangling it on one finger as she rested her head on her open palm.
"Shoot," Emma said right away as she liked the 'game'.
"Okaaay… Mal was my teacher. Well, drawing… She taught me how to paint."
"Oh, did she…" Emma's brow arched. "We are alike again, both falling for teachers," Emma shook her head with a smirk. She wasn't that jealous of the past.
"I think you may say that. That's how Cora threatened Mal I think, so she just took off," Regina shrugged closing her eyes for a second.
"I'm sorry…" Emma sighed. "I have a thing for a photography. David got me an old but very good camera. I just need to buy the movie. And I'd love to take so many photos of you…"
"I can get you films."
"No need really. I just must remember to get to film shop in Boston." Emma smiled and moved her hand through hair.
"Tell me not nudes…"
Emma blushed even harder.
"God, you are planning to take my nude photos, don't you? I can see that on your face, girl. You blush like an apple," Regina laughed.
"Hey... I wouldn't do anything you wouldn't want." Emma defended herself with a smirk appearing on her face. "Truth is the closest to it I thought of doing a photo of you tangled in sheets. You look breathtaking like that. And don't laugh at me."
Emma hid her face in hands, laughing hard. Yeah, it was so hot from all the blood.
"We don't have much photos actually, we should have." Regina smiled sweetly; she just wanted to kiss this girl so much right now.
"Yes…. That too. I want so many photos of us together."
How come they didn't think of that?
"I hated Boston after my father passed away. That's why I went out travelling. But when mother cut me off for money I didn't know how I could manage to live on my own so I came back. She helped me to settled and actually mother found me a job in school. I think you know the rest," Regina chuckled regardless of the mood memories drug her into.
"I'm sorry to hear that... It had to be hard. But it got better, didn't it? Despite everything… Or do you see yourself living somewhere else in the future?" Emma asked softly, wondering how it looked like in Regina's mind.
"I don't know. I never liked Boston before but then I met you," Regina said fondly.
Emma smiled sheepishly at that. Could she really change her view on the city like that? For Emma, it was different because it was the first time she felt what it is like to have a home. Her parents.. friends…now girlfriend.
How much Regina's life changed since she came back to Boston. She was too pissed at her mother when she had cut her off but now she was nothing but grateful.
"And I think I can't leave Zelena behind. She will be popping out kids soon and those kids would need a cool auntie," Regina laughed so hard tears came to the corner of her eyes. Emma soon joined her. "Gods…" she shook her head wiping the tears. "If she heard it I would be dead in a second."
"God, I'm sure you would be a very cool auntie. Yeah, probably don't say that.," Emma already had imagined in her head. "Jesus, you and Zelena… You two are something… Anyway, I asked you a question. Do you have any?"
"Well, I don't know. Do you prefer night or day? Like I think I prefer night. I am more creative and productive at nights-" With the first sentence Emma just smiled but then snorted wild. She just couldn't stop laughing. "Oh, stop laughing!"
"Yeah, I could tell you are productive and creative at nights." Emma felt tears in her eyes from laughing so hard and hopefully her parents didn't hear their talking from the other room. She just couldn't control herself.
"I didn't mean it like that! I mean, yea, I prefer sex at night, too, but still, I didn't mean that!" Regina blushed deeply, giggling.
"Alright alright! You probably know the answer- I'm not an early bird either," Emma leaned back against pillows wiping eyes dry.
The older woman shifted on her position and laid on one arm, staring at the laptop while lying. She traced a finger on the image of Emma.
"How are your arm and knees? I am pretty sure you injured your back, too, try not to lay on your back," she smiled a bit. "You don't generally sleep on your back anyway. At least with me so hug a pillow or something, babygirl."
"Well, I try not to move them too roughly, it's okay then. And yeah laying on the side is the best now. I, for sure, will do that 'cause it smells like you now," Emma said fondly.
"You should sleep a little, love," Regina smiled back. Emma pursed her lips down as she didn't want to end the call. It was so hard to let Regina go every single time. "I need to clean up anyway. I smell like my paintings." She sniffed herself and shook her head. "I smell even worse," she chuckled. "Take your pills and sleep, okay? I'll see you tomorrow."
"Okay, mommy," Emma muttered with a smirk.
"By the way, how are you going to school tomorrow? Did you talk to Ruby or Belle? Maybe Ruby would give you a ride.
Oh right… She didn't talk to Belle or Ruby. They had no idea what happened. But she didn't even think of it as she was going to take a bus...
"Or I can take you, too." She wanted Emma to be the first person she saw in the morning and every morning...
"You would?" Emma asked surprised then but eager. Yet, at the same time…"Don't you prefer to sleep some longer if you have a chance instead? I can go to school by bus. Even though you know I would love to see you."
"Don't be stupid, I would definitely do that. I can sleep later on or some other day, too, right? I will take you if your parents are fine with it. I wanna do it all right without crossing with them, you know."
"Of course you don't wanna. Worry not about it," Emma giggled and shook her head. Regina was impossible. Impossible but so so sweet. She loved that woman so much…
"Ask them and text me, then to bed, babygirl. I love you so much," the older woman blew a kiss to the camera. "Sleep tight, okay, my love? I'll see you tomorrow."
"Alright. I will. I love you too. My sweetheart." Emma pressed lips against two fingers and then placed them on Regina's over the screen. "Sweet dreams, love. Bye bye."
Regina smiled as they ended the call. She turned on her Spotify and started loud music, taking the laptop to her bathroom. Stripping down to her underwear she slowly swayed her hips with the music. When she was only in underwears she took a picture and sent it to Emma.
Going to shower… just asking; would you be okay with thinking I will get off in there, thinking it is you? *blushes*
She slid her panties and bra off. Having thrown them on floor, she stepped in and turned the shower on. She heard her phone buzzing couple of times while she was trying to set the temperature of water. A finger slid between her folds as she leant back on the wall and she touched her sensitive clit, moaning her lover's name with pleasure building. She was breathlessly murmuring her name as she came.
Emma went to join her parents and told them she was talking to Regina – earning knowing look between her parents and knew they heard her loud talking and laughing but she dismissed it. They said she was free to do whatever she wished as always. She just had to come back not too late as it was her last year and she had to be rested. Happily she went back to the room and found new text. She blushed so hard at this. Her eyes lingered at the photo of her breathtaking girlfriend.
Jesus woman...
You. Are. Driving. Me. Crazy.
Now I will be falling asleep with that hot image in my mind.
She breathed in deeply and laid down under the blankets. After maybe two minutes she added.
You have no idea how much I wanna kiss you right now.
Regina's replies that came fairly fast, made Emma's eyes roll. As if her girlfriend didn't know she would miss all the details.
Only a kiss? Mmm, Emma, it was so good. Not as good as you and your mouth but still so good. Talked to your parents?
The blonde didn't wait with texting back.
Well, I didn't say where to kiss ;) everywhere really, baby. Mmmm I'm really glad you could come peacefully, sorry again for my mom walking in like that. It would be only a pleasure to keep going. Oh, how it would be…
She would never deny pleasuring Regina.
And yup. We are all free to do what we want ;)
Regina was fast to reply
No, Ms. Swan, I won't let you fuck me in a bar closet.
Wasn't Regina one of the kind? Emma definitely thought so with amusement.
How about around 8:15, then? I want to have some time before you head for your class.
By the way, do you think Ingrid would give me a part-time job? At least until I find the right place to open my own cafe.
Regina laid on the bed still wrapped in the towel. She sighed happily and got her alarm set at 7:30. She thought for a few seconds if this time would be enough for her to get ready and put her makeup on. She then made it 7:15.
Emma's reply came just as she saved it.
Ah, okay okay. Although that would be interesting experience by now xD
Yup, it's perfect. I will drag myself out of bed early enough to get ready.
I see why not :) It's a very nice lady. I bet she would gladly help you and support you, babe.
If they could, they would probably keep in touch 24/7...
I'll go talk to her first then and maybe grab you a coffee for an apologize to drag you so early in the morning?
Regina yawned a little, rubbing her eyes.
Babygirl, I'm getting sleepy. Do you know how water and orgasm gets me sleepy xD see you tomorrow? Ily, sweet dreams
Regina's eyes began to close, eyelids getting heavier and heavier, but she kept her mobile lit and in hand to react to the vibrations.
Ah, how lovely of you! Alright, baby. See you in the morning. Have a good night my love xoxo
Regina smiled at the last text and got back under blankets, naked. She felt so peaceful that it should have been illegal...
Today Emma got up from the bed with absolutely no resistance. She even giggled at that. She was so happy to see Regina in around an hour. Yet if Regina was in the bed with her… she would have to be kicked off it. It was one big of a deal what to wear that would be alright with the plaster and quite easy to put on, yet still warm enough. She went with a top and size bigger flannel. Putting on the skinny jeans was a freaking difficult task but she was a stubborn one. She had to be quick in the bathroom.
Her parents were up already, of course, and David was making breakfast. Emma right away took one pancake and ate it with pills she had before text came as she was in the middle of the second.
I am early, love, so take your time.
"Okay, guys, I'm going."
She quickly ate the last pieces and kissed their cheeks before going to put on shoes and jacket. She smiled so wide seeing the Mercedes.
"Hey, baby!" Emma said cheerfully, getting into the passenger seat. "It's a sin to look so good so early," She giggled and cupped Regina's cheek to pull her for a good morning kiss, making Regina smile. For Regina to see Emma this happy was worth everything. She missed those lips even for overnight.
"Morning, babygirl..." Regina captured her lower lip for a second, sucking softly. They were still so close their breaths mixed. Emma smiled as Regina sucked on her lip. She had to stop herself from kissing her so deeply. Green eyes slid down to eye the cup.
"I brought you something from Ingrid's."
"The best girlfriend in the world…" Emma touched her chin before pecking lips and nose sweetly. "And how did it go? Did you get the job?"
"Of course I did, I mean look at me, babygirl. I even got us free coffee," Regina smiled holding her own cup up.
"I'm so happy for you," Emma smiled wide at the news; Regina won't have to worry about the money and will have time to open her own cafe in the city.
"Cheers," the brunette giggled a bit and Emma giggled as well before taking a careful sip of the hot liquid.
"God, it's been too long not making cheers with anybody, oh oh- you know I had a glass of wine at Christmas night," she smiled sweetly and sipped her cup, then she started an engine and slowly drove back into the road.
"Hey, you know that we can always make cheers with root beer 'cause I freaking love that thing," Emma giggled and sipped again.
The drive to school was going to take to fifteen minutes. So they still had almost thirty minutes for themselves then.
"I missed you so much," Emma said with a sweet smile.
"I put a few marshmallows too in the cup, babygirl. Fish them out," Regina giggled
"Oh?" Emma raised a brow and opened the cup to do just that.
The brunette's focus was mainly on the road but every now and then she took a look at Emma and sipped her cup.
"I missed you, too," she said then. "Oh, look what I'll say; don't text me when you are in class. Especially not when Zelena's class. She would kick my ass, you see. She is a tough piece of work anyway. And tell me all about your English teacher."
"I don't generally text during classes, 'Gina," Emma rolled her eyes with a smile. "I need to pay attention in math anyway. I prefer to put my time during classes than at home. No offense for Zelena's love for maths. And English teacher is alright," she shrugged. "It's kinda weird not to see you there after two years, though. I have no-one to drool over and being mocked about it by my friends. Although, now they won't let me be knowing them," Emma giggled softly.
"I bet she wouldn't be your type or you hers…" the brunette giggled, shaking her head. "Whatever." She slowly tapped her fingers on the wheel, thinking. "And one last thing, don't you ever get yourself in trouble. I am not there to protect you and what Zelena can do is limited, okay?" she turned to make eye contact with her girlfriend.
"Worry not. Unless I see a certain face there will be nothing to worry about. But that's out of the picture so..." Emma shrugged. Victor was locked up after all, right? "Don't worry about me really," Emma smiled at Regina.
"Stupid, I always worry about you!" Regina muttered, rolling her eyes. "I know he is locked up but by any chance, you get a contact with him I swear this will be over, okay? I don't want you in trouble just because of me and I'll do anything to protect you," her voice shook a little as she slowed the car to the parking area.
Emma opened her mouth, "I-"
"No, hush! No further discussion."
Regina parked the car and turned off the engine. Inside was still warm enough for them to sit. She sipped slowly from her cup. They stayed like this, in silence, for a moment.
"Listen, Regina… I know it's hard. Okay? We both want the same things for each other. You want to protect me like I want to protect you," Emma said at last. "All I can promise is to try not to be impulsive. I will try to stay out of trouble for you, okay? I'm not in a fighting mode now anyway," Emma reached to gently move fingers through Regina's hair.
"I am serious, Emma. If you get in touch with that piece of shit that's not to protect me- that's for revenge. Hear me when I say this; I won't forgive you if you ever got in trouble 'cause of me," Regina stared into her eyes as she talked. "I would never forgive myself."
Emma wanted to argue that she couldn't make promises she cannot keep but Regina did make a point. Yes… It wouldn't be to protect Regina, not really. Emma closed eyes thinking of it. Her blood was just boiling at the thought of him..
Regina placed a hand on her cheek, making Emma look up, and pulled her in a deep kiss. Her eyes slowly closed and few tears let loose on her cheekbones down to her jawline. The brunette just couldn't tell Emma that police let Victor out because his damn parents paid him off the bail. It had been a week that she got the call now and it seemed he didn't come after her. Not yet at least. But today she had to make sure Emma would stay away from him because she would eventually see him.
Emma moved hand over the back of her neck kissing her back as deep. Even deeper feelings, the wetness between their cheeks. Pulling away she gently wiping those tears away. She nodded softly before pressing their foreheads together.
"I hate threatening you like this. I really do, Emma, but this is serious, okay babygirl? I love you so so much."
"And I love you, 'Gina…" Emma breathed in deep. "I will do everything in my power to not be impulsive, 'kay? I'll do everything to stay outta trouble." Revenge wasn't right. Besides… There wasn't any punishment that would make up things he did… "Cuddle me?" Emma muttered slipping arms around Regina's waist wanting to feel her close.
Regina nodded slowly, "Wait a sec." She undid her seat belt and moved to the backseat. She patted her side for Emma to do the same. Emma smiled. Yes, that was much more comfortable. She happily joined and moved close, her head rested against Regina's chest as Regina pulled her in a tight embrace.
"Try to stay in one piece until end of classes. We have a date..." she smiled a little, kissing Emma's head. "Not like some fancy stuff but I can assure; you will have the best coffee you ever tasted."
"Everything you do seems fancy," Emma said with a smile. "And I still have that date I promised you in my mind. I still need to plan it. though."
The blonde's hands then slipped under Regina's coat. She moved up to place a single kiss on Regina's throat, making her sigh, before burying face in the crook of her neck. She also remembered that in a month it was Regina's birthday. 28th right?
"What's your first class, babygirl?" she moved fingers in blonde locks, playing with them slowly. They still had almost twenty minutes together and she wanted to have them cuddled close to her. "Come to my lap?"
"Art," Emma smiled dreamily. "Better she gave us some subject 'cause otherwise I may end up drawing you." The blonde giggled softly. She hummed then, though, as it was so nice when Regina played with her hair. Emma dismissed her bruised knees and got on Regina's lap straddling her. Emma smiled and brushed their noses together. "Am I being childish right now?" Emma chuckled.
"Yea, maybe a little," She teased her with a chuckle, moving close to her lips, not touching or kissing though for a moment as a smirk pulled its way in her lips. "Would I be dressed or naked if you drew me?" Her voice carried so many emotions but above all it was seductive.
Emma licked her lips. It was hard not to close the distance. God, woman… she thought.
"I'm not sure if Mr. Booth appreciated us drawing naked beauties just yet," she smirked gently. "But if you were lying, turned around and with sheets just barely covered your ass… I could focus on appreciating other parts."
Gods.. Regina closed the little space between their lips as her hands slid slightly to Emma's hips. She knew how careful she must be and she was careful with this beauty sitting right in her lap. They were clearly different when it came to deal with mental agony. Regina needed pa hysical connection. She needed to feel something physical so she could dismiss the feeling the agony of the memory caused her. She didn't heal. It was not healthy but she knew no other way to deal with it but Emma knew better. She clearly gave herself time to heal. She was a mature woman. More mature than Regina herself clearly.
Emma smiled against Regina's lips, moaning ever so slightly. They couldn't keep distance for long. Emma's body was yearning for all of Regina, but she was still stopping herself from going too far. It wasn't like she didn't trust Regina or that her touch reminded her of bad things, no. She didn't exactly understand why Regina or even herself could not touch more sensitive spots. Emma nibbled Regina's lips when getting breathless.
"Have you ever ended up doing it in a car?" Emma smirked, their breaths melting.
"Sex? Yea. With a guy," Regina said with a sexy smile then added more seriously "We can try it if you want. Anytime." She dug nails to her palm just to keep her hands from going too far.
Emma made a face but then chuckled, "Sorry. I really don't like to think or imagine sex with a guy, generally." Her fingers brushed against Regina's neck. It was so warm while her fingertips were quite cool. "I can think of something… But we would have to wait for it a bit," Emma winked softly. At least till April, she thought.
Regina didn't want to make Emma uncomfortable. It was her call to make even though she really really missed having Emma like this. It had been really almost three weeks that she hadn't touched Emma. It was Christmas, their last then Emma went to cthe ity and then attack and Regina really wanted to give this to Emma. Her hands slid on her thighs, stroking them. "Don't rush if you don't feel ready, babygirl."
Emma breathed in deeply looking into Regina's eyes. Now… They didn't even really have time for that anyway.
"Regina… Just so you know… I mean- I told you already about it, but–" Emma sighed again and tangled hand into that hair, so soft.. "It's just how I react. When something goes wrong–" not just anything. "–I don't really go for sex, even if feeling aroused. Is it okay with you..? I don't know how long it may take." Yes, she was quite scared of it that she would be denying Regina being touched too much by her.
"No no no, it is fine, babygirl. I understand," Regina smiled sweetly at her, pecking her lips. Her hands relaxed and she again held Emma's waist.
Emma smiled gently in a thank you. Regina was truly wonderful to give so much understanding.
"I love you," Emma whispered with a smile when they kissed softly.
"Want me to lend you my gloves? Your hands are pretty cold," the older woman changed the subject so fast and smooth.
"I'm fine really and you need them too-" She was too hurried to get to Regina that she forgot of it and a hat.
"Hush… I can deal with my hands. I will be brewing coffee all day anyway, take them. I know they have half fingers but still," she giggled, reached to the front seat to take her gloves and pressing herself on Emma meanwhile she held her waist tight so she wouldn't fall.
"Stubborn as me," She muttered with a sake of her head and smiled as Regina reached for them. "Thank you," Emma giggled softly and caressed her cheek. "So after school, I'll come to the cafe?" Emma asked to be sure that's what Regina planned. "It is maybe five minutes on foot from school.
"Yea, until my shift ends you can sit close and we can talk or I can help with anything you need to study." Regina smiled again. "We should get going inside. I don't want you being late."
"Yeah, that's probably a good idea to do homework right after school 'cause later I will be too consumed by you," Emma giggled.
Regina helped Emma moved off her lap and handed her the gloves. She opened the door beside her and walked to driver seat to take her coffee cup and purse as well as her car keys. Emma took her coffee and backpack and Regina locked the car soon after.
Regina got inside a few seconds before Emma did and they walked side by side to principal's office since Emma's first class was close by it. When they were at the office she heard someone screaming.
Emma was frozen. Her face turned pale.
"I REFUSE TO TEACH THAT GARBAGE WHO ATTACKED MY BABY SISTER, ROBERT!" Zelena yelled at his face and he looked so pissed.
"You don't have that kind of luxury, Miss Mills."
Zelena saw red and hit her fist at the table. "Then I quit-"
Regina stood there trying to make sense of everything. She finally cut Zelena of but it was clear Emma heard it all.
"'LENA, SHUT UP!"
She turned her head to Emma as Zelena turned back to the door. The redhead was all flushed with anger but seeing her sister she visibly calmed down.
"Emma, I…" Regina tried to say something to make it right.
A/N: Stay tunned for 6 more chapters. ...of this part.