A/N: Thank you, thank you so much for the wonderfully kind words that I received after last chapter. Truly, this makes me happier than ever, especially in these days where I have to deal with the loss of an important party of my family. So, really. You are the best readers.


Prompt: Regina jealous.


She was seething. Seething.

How dare she?

How dare this wolf-girl flirt openly with her man in the middle of the diner?

Not that anyone knew they were seeing each other now, but still. He was hers. Not anyone else's.

Her crossed arms and full-on glare didn't pass unnoticed, and soon, a blonde figure sat before her, a knowing smirk on her lips.

"He's alright. Ruby does that to everyone. Even Hook."

Regina didn't move her glare, didn't even look at the Saviour facing her. "I don't know what you're talking about, Miss Swan."

"Sure. Because you're absolutely not burning holes in Ruby's back right now."

"What or whom I am looking for is none of your business."

"It is, actually. I'm still sheriff, technically. So, any attempted murder to come is my business."

At that Regina's eyes met Emma's, and her arms uncrossed with a sigh. "I don't know why I feel this angry."

"Because you're still in the possessive phase. It will pass."

"How did you know?"

Emma snorted and took a sip of her drink – most certainly a hot cacao. "To be honest, the glances you steal each other and the smiles he makes while looking at you kind of gave you away. But, eh, Regina-" she reached for her hand but let go at once, not being one for physical contacts, "I'm glad you found each other. And Henry would be ecstatic."

That brought a small smile to Regina's lips, smile that faded once her eyes fell on the flirting waitress once more.

She glared again, and sighed deeply before standing. "Excuse me, Miss Swan. I have to make something clear."

And Emma couldn't do anything but grin like the Cheshire Cat as the former Evil Queen swayed to Robin's table, ignored the stooping Ruby at his side, grabbed his collar and pulled him to her for a kiss.

Mission accomplished.