A/N.. Hey everyone. I'm so so so sorry for the epic length between updates. I've been blocked, moving countries, having ultrasounds and just generally busy! Thanks for everyone who is still following and for all the not so subtle kicks up the ass to get this updated! I will try my best to get back into the swing and update again soon!

Regina got back to the room and plonked herself down on the bed. She was exhausted and she'd still got another eight hours to get through. The sheets smelled of Emma and she breathed in the scent deeply. How she missed her presence already and they'd only been apart for a couple of hours. It was going to be torture once she was on location and Emma was God knows where on tour. A little white object caught her eye on the table. She quickly jumped off the bed to check it out and when she saw it, her heart melted. Emma had left her an origami swan and a short note. She read what was written and smiled to herself as she went back to the bed with the swan in her hands. She was soon enough dozing lightly and awoke to the sound of her phone buzzing on the bedside table. It was Mal. She grabbed the phone and answered it groggily. She'd managed to sleep for almost an hour and had almost missed her next session. She thanked the woman for alerting her and rushed to straighten her hair and make-up before heading back down to the convention.

The crowds had already been seated and Mal shot her a look from off stage. She shook her head and smiled. The announcer saw her waiting just off stage and announced to the audience her arrival. Immediately, a roar of excitement swept across the room and cheers and applause almost deafened her as she took her seat on the panel. "Sorry I'm late." She announced and the audience laughed as it was a direct quote from one of her most famous scenes in the movie. It could have almost been scripted and she thought it was definitely a line she'd re-use if needs be.

The announcer addressed the audience and explained the type of questions that would be allowed and ones that should be avoided, I.e. anything too personal or related to other movies the actors may have been in. It was the usual drill and Regina had to force herself not to yawn. Not that she was bored, just extremely tired after her adventures last night. She spotted the two girls from the elevator in the front row and gave them a cheeky wink. They grinned and whispered to each other happily and Regina felt a little less guilty about blowing them off last night. She loved her fans but she was rather preoccupied last night with her own desires.

The questions began pouring in and the panel all took their turns answering and redirecting to one another. Somebody asked what her most memorable on set mistake had been. "I think when Graham and I were shooting the scene where we shared our first kiss." The crowd roared in approval and she continued. "We had to do 6 takes because every time we kissed, his lips were covered in red body paint and he looked like a vampire after devouring his victim!"

The audience laughed and Graham blushed slightly at the memory. It hadn't been funny at all. He could still taste the make-up and it had been one of their longest shoots ever.

Another question from the audience.

"My question is for Regina. Who would you like to share an on-screen kiss with?"

She grinned. There was one person she'd love to kiss again and soon if she would hurry up and get back here. She answered. "Hmmm, well that's a difficult question. There are so many actors and actresses who are so talented. It would be a privilege to share an onset kiss with any of them but I suppose, if I had to choose just one, I think I'd have to say Eugenie Lucas who plays the alien queen. I think our make-up malfunctions would be interesting!" It was a cop out and she knew it. The audience clearly wanted something juicier to get their teeth into but Regina wasn't in the mood for starting rumors.

Another question was directed to Mal. "What is something you and Gwen have in common?"

Mal grinned. "Quite a few things actually. I can be as much of a bitch as she can and she's not afraid to go after what she wants, much like myself." There was a hushed mutter of approval in the audience and Regina shook her head smiling. Mal loved to play up her inner bitch and until recently, she would have believed it was a true character trait but she knew better now. She spoke up.

"I disagree. Mal and Gwen both like to let people think they are bigger bitches than they really are. Underneath all that bristle, they are big softies." Mal rolled her eyes. She couldn't believe Regina would sell her out like that.

"Regina is the only big softy sat on this panel!" Mal scoffed and nudged her friend with a wink. Regina just grinned back with a silent warning. When she looked back up to the audience, she saw Emma grinning back up at her as she made her way to a vacant seat. Her heart leapt and she subconsciously wetted her lips as their eyes made contact. A few more questions were asked but her concentration faltered and Emma laughed when she realized Regina hadn't heard the one directed at her. She mouthed 'answer' at the brunette and Regina bolted up in her chair. Mal laughed. "I think you'll have to repeat the question my sweet. Regina seems to have left her ears back on Ashra's spaceship!"

Regina smiled through a blush and the girl repeated the question. "I asked if there's going to be any wedding bells ringing in the next arc?"

Regina bit her lip and suddenly couldn't meet Emma's gaze. She thought about her answer carefully. "Well, it's early days for them. They are both from different worlds with crazy schedules, but who knows what could happen in the future. If the writers feel that's the right direction for Ash, then it could happen. I don't have the script yet though so I'm as in the dark as everyone else." Her gaze traveled back to the blonde in the audience. Suddenly her head was filling with silly romantic notions of Emma walking down the aisle in a steampunk tuxedo. She couldn't wait for the Q&A to be over so she could steal a kiss and maybe more from the woman of her dreams, her swan.

It was finally over and the panel left the stage. Emma stood from her seat and wandered out into the lobby with the crowds. She knew Regina had another photo session to get to and she'd probably be waiting around for a few more hours before they could have any privacy. She was at a loss as to what to do when a tall burly security guard walked over to her. "Are you Emma Swan?" He asked seriously.

Emma's eyebrows shot up in surprise. "Uhm, yeah.. I..."

"Follow me please Miss. Ms Mills has requested your presence."

Emma couldn't hide the satisfied smirk as he led her off to the special place where only the stars could access. She heard a mutter behind her as a group of girls must've heard him but instead of feeling privileged, she felt a bit self-conscious. This is what their relationship would be like from now on. Stolen moments and constant scrutiny from the public. Whispers and rumors about were they or weren't they. She suddenly felt quite saddened. Regina would never just be hers. Her sadness soon dissipated when she saw the sheer joy and unabashed desire on Regina's face. "We are going to have to do something about you distracting me at work!" Emma looked confused until the brunette suddenly and quite forcefully planted a steaming kiss on her lips and pulled her tight against her body. She melted into it and all her doubts and walls slipped away.

As they broke lazily, Emma grinned. "You're the one that summoned me back here. You can hardly blame me for distracting you at work!"

Regina laughed self-consciously. "As soon as you walked in, all I could think about was kissing you. I have never been so embarrassed on a panel in my life!"

"You think I'm embarrassing?" Emma scoffed pulling a little further away from her grasp but not enough to break contact completely.

Regina's face dropped. "No! That's not what I meant Emma."

Emma laughed. "I'm just kidding with you! I must admit, you should be embarrassed though... the way you were gawking at me and ignoring that poor fangirl's question. I can't blame you though, I do have that effect on women!"

Regina slapped her arm playfully and quirked an eyebrow. "Hmm, I've noticed. Am I going to have a problem keeping your attention, dear?" She pulled Emma back in roughly by her collar and splayed her fingers against the bone there unsure whether to push or pull.

Emma hovered closer to her lips and hummed. "Never." She closed the tiny gap between them and sucked Regina's bottom lip inside her own. A groan of approval was felt although neither woman knew exactly who it belonged to. "You are going to have a problem keeping me away from you though." Emma whispered gently in her ear sending tickles and shivers down Regina's spine.

Regina grabbed a fistful of hair and gently yanked Emma's head to one side. She whispered back with the seduction of a skilled predator, "I can't see that being a problem at all."

God knows how long the were locked together and feeling each other up in full view of Regina's coworkers. The pair had completely forgotten themselves or where they were and there was quite an audience. Mal could hear the whispers of 'I didn't know she was a lesbian,' and 'what happened to Robin' and she scowled at her coworkers before interrupting the lusty ladies.

"As much as I enjoy a little bit of live porn Regina, A.. you have an audience and B.. we have to get back out there to our other adoring fans."

Emma and Regina suddenly became painfully aware that their little bubble was not their own and Regina quickly withdrew her hand from where it had snaked down subconsciously between the blondes legs. She cleared her throat and backed away from the seductress, shaking off the desire as best she could. She looked around unapologetically and grinned at the shocked faces. "Well I guess I'm out." She shrugged with a giggle and turned back to Emma pulling a key card from her pocket. "Give me 2 hours and then you have my undivided attention."

Emma took the key and licked her lips. Two hours! What the hell was she going to do for two hours? She watched astutely as Regina's perfectly perky ass sauntered away.