Henry and Roland were just arriving home after a day of the older boy showing his new brother around town when they discovered something…unusual in the living room.
Their parents. Together.
Henry jumped ahead of his little brother, quickly blocking his view of the room. "Why don't you head upstairs, Roland? I'll bring you a snack in a minute, okay?"
Roland wanted to tell Regina and his papa about the birds he'd seen at the beach, and said so, but at Henry's insistent—and a little desperate—look, he mumbled, "Okay…."
"Thanks, kid." Henry ruffled his curly hair as the little boy went by and steeled himself to turn around. He only hoped they'd heard his diversion of Roland and…stopped.
Nervously clearing his throat, the way too experienced for his age boy called, "Mom, I'm home!"
A gasp and a muttered curse answered him. "H-hello, sweetheart," started his mother, coming around the corner as she straightened her dress and hair. She couldn't do anything about the weakness in her knees and the flush on her cheeks. "How was your walk with Roland?"
"Good. It was good." he replied, feeling very awkward. He knew what was to be asked next, could feel the words rising in his throat, and wished he was anywhere but where he was. "How was your day?" he half choked as Robin came around the corner, tucking his button down shirt into his jeans. They nodded, jerkily, to one another.
Regina seemed to have sensed Robin's presence and the blush on her cheeks deepened. "It was good."
"Good," Henry squeaked, looking at the floor.
They stood awkwardly silent for a moment, studiously not looking at each other.
Regina, coming to the conclusion that she was to be the adult of the situation, cleared her throat to get the others' attention and changed the subject, "What would you like for dinner, dear?" We'll need to get started soon."
It was out of his mouth before he could think to think about it.
"Tacos."
"Tacos!" came the echo from halfway up the stairs.
A/N: The second closest we'll ever get to smut…. In which Henry has figured out euphemisms.