The next morning, the two were both still connected through the video call, and Emma woke up first.

"Regina?" she said, sitting up and looking at the camera as she pushed a hand through her hair to untangle it.

The girl stirred away and rolled over to face the computer, then gave a wave and a small smile as she yawned.

"Hey, baby," she said softly. "How ya feelin'?"

"I'm... I'm okay."

"I know that was scary," Regina said, "but you were brave last night, and I'm proud of you. If you want to talk about what happened, we always can, okay?"

"I don't want to talk about it, though."

"Then you don't have to. Just know that I'm here if you do."

"Okay."

"Well, I've gotta get ready for class. I'll call you on here this afternoon, okay?"

Emma nodded and sighed, looking down.

"What's the matter?" Regina asked, seeming concerned.

"I don't want you to go."

"It's gonna be okay, baby."

"What if I see him?"

"Didn't they take him in for questioning last night?"

"I don't know if they found him or not."

"Be brave, Emma. I'll be there in a few days, and it'll all be okay."

"Make me smile before you go."

Regina looked confused at first, then her face lit up with excitement.

"I have a surprise for you."

"You do?"

"Mhmm. Tonight."

"Will I like the surprise?"

"Absolutely."

"Are you sure?"

"I'd be shocked and offended if you didn't."

"Jeez. Okay."

"Get to class, honey. I'll talk to you later."

With a wink, Regina ended the call.

Emma did not see the offender that day, and she was pleased to find out that he had, in fact, been taken into custody. Luckily for her, he was - at least temporarily - no longer a threat. Though she couldn't push the experience from her mind, it lightened her spirit and gave her the strength to get through the day. Not to mention, she was greatly looking forward to her 'surprise.'

When it was time for the call, Emma looked in the mirror and pulled the collar of her shirt down to expose her breasts just a little bit more. After flipping her hair one more time, she sat down on her bed and opened her computer. When the call was answered, Emma was shocked to find the girl in a bra and panties, and was unable to speak as she stared at her computer screen.

"Like what you see, Miss Swan?" the brunette asked slyly, leaning in slightly to give a better view of her assets.

Emma, silent, just nodded her head.

"Do you want to see more?" Regina questioned, biting down seductively on her lower lip.

Again, Emma nodded, so Regina reached behind herself and undid the clasp of her bra, letting it fall into her lap. Emma was nearly drooling, which brought a smirk to Regina's lips as she realized just how much control she had over her lover. The blonde gripped the sheets in her fists.

"What else?" the girl teased, leaning back and slipping her fingertips just under the waistband of her panties.

"All of it," Emma begged, her mouth watering.

"What are you going to do if I show you?"

"What do you want me to do?"

"I want you to touch yourself."

Emma's eyes went wide, but she nodded her head and undid the clasp of her jeans. As Regina removed her last item of clothing, Emma slipped her fingers into her own panties and bit down on her lip as she stroked the sensitive area beneath them.

"Regina," Emma said softly, staring at the screen as Regina began to do the same.

"Take them off. I want to see."

Blushing brightly, Emma removed her T-shirt, then her bra and jeans. When she got to her underwear, she paused, looking back up at her laptop.

"This feels weird," she said, hesitating.

Taken aback by this, Regina sat up and began to blush.

"I'm sorry. This was stupid. I shouldn't have-"

"No, it's okay. I just... After everything that happened... I can still... I can still feel him on top of me..."

Suddenly, Emma was sweating, her palms moist and clammy as she continued to grip the sheets.

"Emma, I'm sorry," Regina replied, quickly grabbing a shirt and pulling it on, then sliding her panties back up.

"Please don't be sorry. I just..."

"I understand. I didn't mean to upset you, I swear."

Tears were welling in the brunette's eyes, and Emma's eyes flooded to match.

"I wish you were here," the blonde said sadly, rubbing the wetness from her eyes with the backs of her hands. "I can't do this alone."

"I'll be there in a few days, honey. You just have to hang in there, okay? Can you do that for me?"

Emma nodded weakly, but didn't seem convinced. As soon as the two ended the call, she burst into tears, crying herself to sleep.