Here's the next installment! I am sorry if some parts of the story seem slow, but the consensus was that you all wanted the story to keep going so I have to do some building, which means slower chapters, however, this one is a bit...steamy...

Oh and Abberdabbers...you were one chapter ahead with your comment haha. I had it all planned out :)

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Chapter 26

Regina and Emma came out as David came back to the house. He didn't say anything, but gave Emma a tight hug. Emma didn't need him to say anything, she just hugged him back.

"Come have supper."

Everyone went to the dinning room and Emma grinned as she saw her favorite pasta - cheese filled ravioli with either alfredo or marinara sauce, garlic toast, salad, and wine...well a coke for Emma. Everyone sat down and began eating. Emma asked how the meeting went and they all filled her in. After the meal was done, Emma was emotionally exhausted and stuffed. She looked at her parents, hoping they'd understand.

"Can we be done for today?"

"Of course, Emma. I think we all need a break anyway."

Snow smiled softly and David nodded. Mal kissed Emma's temple before she and Belle went to clean the kitchen up - despite protests from Regina. Regina and Emma went to the door with the Charmings.

"You two have your own catching up to do."

Regina smirked as Snow blushed.

"If you need anything, call us. You too, Regina. Don't forget to lock the doors. Even with our warning, I can't guarantee everyone will listen."

Emma rolled her eyes at her father, but Regina put a hand on her back and smiled.

"You do the same. Have a good night."

Emma hugged her parents, Snow not wanting to go let go, and then closed the door behind them. Mal and Belle headed out for the night and Regina picked up a very sleepy Henry.

"Why don't you go upstairs and relax while I put our son down?"

Emma smiled at her words and kissed Henry's cheek before going up to Regina's room. She didn't know where her bag was, so she found one of Regina's big t-shirts and put it on. She then laid in bed, letting out a tired breath.

Regina laid Henry down after changing him and smiled as he fell asleep right away. She then came into her room and looked at Emma.

"Miss Swan. You're looking very sexy in my shirt."

"I hope you don't mind. I had to get comfortable and I don't know where my bag is."

"Not at all. However, this leg brace is a bit distracting."

Regina sat on the bed and put Emma's leg over hers.

"Can't be helped."

Regina looked at Emma and started taking the brace off.

"Do you trust me?"

"Will it hurt?"

"Do you trust me, Emma?"

"With everything I am."

"Then lay back."

Emma did as she was told and laid back, resting her leg. She winced a bit as the hardware was removed by Regina's hands and the cast by her magic. She saw the bruises down her leg and sighed. Bruises were just a part of her life - more scars to add to her stories.

Regina noticed Emma wince as she lightly ran her fingers over her leg - assessing the damage.

"Trust me."

"I do."

"Kiss me."

Regina leaned over and Emma sat up a bit and as Emma kissed her, the brunette laid her hand flat on Emma's leg. The blondes scream of brief pain muffled by the kiss. A glow of light and soothing lips and a few moments later, Regina broke the kiss as Emma looked at her leg.

"You...you fixed it. Even the bruises are gone!"

Regina smiled a tired, loving smile.

"You helped. Your love helped."

Emma noticed how tired Regina looked and frowned.

"Are you okay?"

"All magic comes with a price, my love. I put my energy into you to heal you."

Emma felt guilty and Regina could tell. She cupped her blondes cheek.

"It's not your fault. I've been wanting to do that for so long, but I needed the magic. It's been a long day and I didn't sleep at all last night, so I was already more tired than normal, but I didn't want you to spend another night in pain."

"I love you so much, Regina." Emma smiled softly and kissed her. "Come join me in bed."

Regina kissed Emma back and bit her lip.

"Come join me in the bath?"

Emma's breath stopped and she swallowed.

"I want to, but I'm scared. Flashbacks and stuff..."

Regina pulled Emma close, wanting to comfort her.

"I'll never force you to do anything, my love. Never. I want to remind you what being loved feels like. I simply want to relax in a hot bubble bath with a hot blonde."

Emma couldn't help but grin as she nodded.

"I can do that."

Regina started the tub as Emma went and got her bag, remembering it was in Regina's office. She bounced up and down the steps, now that she could, with a bit of a childish grin. When she came into the bathroom, she stopped, staring at her lover. Regina looked up, her brown eyes almost glowing.

"You're so beautiful, Regina."

Regina blushed and turned the water off.

"Thank you. Stop staring and join me."

Emma put her hair up in a messy bun and took the t-shirt off. She felt bad, but she had to keep telling herself that this was Regina - not someone who would hurt her. Regina licked her lips as she watched Emma and parted her legs so Emma could sit in front of her. Emma leaned back against Regina, feeling the heat of the water and Regina's skin. Regina ran her fingers along Emma's arms and kissed her neck.

"Thank you for not leaving me."

"Thank you for wanting me."

Emma tilted her head and looked at Regina.

"Take some of my energy. I napped today, take some."

Regina normally wouldn't, but she hadn't slept so she nodded and closed her eyes, pulling Emma's energy. Only enough to not feel completely exhausted.

"You okay, Emma?"

"Perfect. You?"

"Better, thank you."

They sat quietly for a while, Regina washing Emma's arms and back and Emma washing Regina's legs.

"Regina?"

"Hmm?"

What does all this mean?"

Emma laced her fingers with Regina.

"What do you mean?"

"This true love stuff. Does it mean we will get married and live happily ever after?"

Regina chuckled and kissed Emma's neck. Sometimes, Regina forgot just how young Emma was, but then she would be reminded by her questions. She loved them.

"If that's what we both want. Emma, try putting that out of your head - that true love stuff. What I would suggest is that we keep going as we are. See where things go and not focus on the stories."

Emma bit her lip as she thought about it.

"I can do that. It's less pressure."

"Good. So can I."

Regina continued kissing Emma's neck, feeling her relax against her. She ran her hands along Emma's body. The blonde's breath hitched, feeling a sudden heat in her core.

"Regina?"

"Hmm?"

"Remind me...remind me how sex is good and not...not bad."

Regina looked at Emma and kissed her.

"I will, Princess, but just say the words and I'll stop."

"Okay."

Emma closed her eyes and left her body quite literally in Regina's hands. Regina went slow, wanting to make sure Emma was comfortable. Every touch, every kiss was filled with love. Emma felt it, and that love is what kept her mind from going back to the rape just a month or so ago. Emma parted her legs as Regina's hand made it's way up Emma's thigh. Her other hand was around Emma's stomach, fingers laced with the blonde. Emma bit her lip as she felt Regina's fingers brushing her clit lightly.

"Let's get more comfortable."

Regina whispered in Emma's ear before using her magic ot move them from the tub to her bed, all dry. Emma gasped at the feeling and gripped at Regina.

"Shh. It's okay. You'll get used to the feeling."

Emma nodded, looking at Regina as she laid back. Regina gave a soft smile and leaned forward to kiss her. As she kissed Emma, she let her fingers run along her clit. Emma arched her back as she moaned at the feeling. Regina - for her part - was in pain trying to take things slow; she needed to be inside her princess. She couldn't wait any longer, two fingers found their way into the savior and Emma closed her eyes as she focused on the pleasure.

"Are you okay, my love?"

Emma licked her lips and nodded.

"Faster...please..."

Regina smirked and thrust her fingers faster, curling them inside Emma. She used some magic to heighten the feelings and knew it worked when Emma gripped harder to Regina.

"Gods yes..." Emma moaned, her eyes rolling back.

"Let it out, My Swan."

Emma let go of all her fears and let the pleasure take over her. Regina focused her magic on both Emma's G-spot and her clit. Emma's moans got louder, her hips rocked faster and her breaths got shorter. Her toes curled as she reached her orgasm. Regina didn't stop - she kept it just ans intense as she felt magic course back to her.

"Emma...Emma touch me..."

Emma could barely focus with all the pleasure but she was able to reach down and as soon as her fingers touched Regina's clit, both women let out loud moans as a shock of pleasure coursed though them. After a few moments of heavy breathing and tangling in each others arms, Emma looked at Regina.

"What was that?"

Regina tucked some hair behind Emma's ear.

"Magic. i don't know if you have your own, or if you used mine, but it was magic."

"I think I like magic."

Emma smiled sleepily. Regina laughed softly and kissed Emma's cheek.

"Tomorrow, we'll see if you have your own magic. For now, let's sleep."

Emma couldn't argue, she was exhausted.

"Thank you. For making me forget."

"Shh. No need to thank me. I'd do anything to make you happy."

"As long as you're happy too."

Regina bit her lip and looked into those deep green/blue eyes.

"For the first time, in a long time - other than Henry - making someone else happy, making you happy, makes me happy."

Emma smiled and cuddled close to Regina.

"I love you."

"And I love you, Princess."

They both fell asleep in each others arms and slept through the night. No nightmares, no restlessness, just deep sleep for both of them.