AN:
This one is just a bit of fluff.
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Emma's smile did not leave her face especially as she straightened up the garden, folded the blanket and shut off the stringed lights. Regina had gone off to bed, having class in the morning. But even with her smile, Emma could not sleep, she had been having much difficulty trying to sleep since the day they had arrived, the whole being at a new place and all.
She then got out of bed, gathered her courage and went over to Regina's room, knocking on the door.
"Come in," Regina said.
Emma entered, standing awkwardly in the door, not knowing what to do with herself.
"Uh, would you find it too much if I asked to sleep in here tonight?" Emma asked, "I haven't gotten use to sleeping alone."
"Only if you're going to sleep in the bed with me and not on the floor," Regina said.
Emma nodded, feeling relieved that Regina had not looked at her funny or told her no. Though she had mentioned once that should they share a bedroom once again, she can share the bed.
"Having trouble sleeping?" asked Regina, scooting over in the bed, and gently patting the area next to her. Emma climbed in, pulling up her side of the blanket.
"Uh yeah, it comes from my time in foster care. Each time I moved to a new place, I always find it difficult to get use to and sleep, guess it still hasn't gone," Emma said, looking into Regina's chocolate brown eyes.
"Why didn't you say anything?" Regina asked.
Emma shrugged, looking away. "I didn't want to make a big deal out of it. You know, we're already dealing with enough."
Regina shook her head. "That doesn't matter. You have to be comfortable as well. I'm sorry that I asked you to come, had I known I…"
Emma took Regina's hand in hers, playing with her fingers.
"Don't feel bad. I wanted to come, it was my choice. Don't feel bad, ever," Emma said.
Regina nodded. "Okay," she muttered, squeezing Emma's hand in reassurance.
"Alright, we need to get some sleep. You have school in the AM and I have, well I have nothing…maybe I'll just lounge around," Emma said, suddenly realizing, she was going to need something to do while in town. Her next assignments for school had yet to be emailed to her and she didn't have online class for two days. She was going to need something to occupy her time.
"I heard from David, that sheriff Graham is looking for someone just temporarily at the station. Maybe that will interest you," Regina said, laying against Emma's chest. She's never been one for physical contact all things considered with her past but with Emma has she felt that she can allow herself to be touched and respond.
"I just might look into that, though I am not sure what I can do at the police station. I don't have a background in any of that," Emma said, "besides we are not staying here permanently and since when do you talk to David?"
Regina nodded. "I know, just trying to keep you occupied is all and he swung by the school to check up on me," she quipped, allowing silence to envelope the room as she lay with Emma.
Emma enjoyed the contact, enjoyed the fact that she had not had to ask Regina if embracing her was fine. She's noticed just how less conscious the brunette's becoming and is she very happy about that. Listening to the soft snores around the room, did Emma take in the relaxed face of Regina –who soundlessly slept within her embrace and thinking she just might look into that position.
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The next morning, Emma found herself in town –walking towards the station. She walked in, looking around and spotted David talking to who she assumed was sheriff Graham.
"Hey Emma, what brings you by?" David said, "Graham this is Emma, the one who came to me about Blanchard. You know the one I told you about, she's pretty good. You should give her a chance, she has a thing for finding people."
Graham stuck out his hand. "Nice to meet you Emma, I'm Graham. David here has told me a lot about you. You got him into looking for Blanchard and led him into knowing that there had been a leak and all. That's impressive."
Emma tried not to blush at all the compliments. "Uh thanks, but you know I don't have any experience, still in school and all," she said.
Graham waved that off. "It's a small town Emma, nothing really happens here. Besides it's only two days, not full time."
Emma considered it, it did give her something to do.
"Are you offering me the position, then?" Emma asked.
Graham nodded. "Yeah, if you want it, it's yours," he said, "but be warned, you will not be catching Blanchard, more like catching dogs and probably getting cat's out of trees."
Emma shrugged, it was for the best. Should she catch Blanchard –she would ring his neck, murdering him.
"Then when do I start?"
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"Regina, are you home?" Emma singsong as she entered the house, shutting the door behind her.
"In the kitchen," called Regina, "why so happy, might I ask?"
Emma grinned, putting her arms around her waist and kissing her cheek.
"I did as you suggested and went to speak with sheriff Graham, though David was there as well. And I took the position. You're looking at a two day deputy," Emma said.
Regina grinned, turning to face her. "That's great. Do you get a uniform?"
Emma corked a brow. "Am I sensing that you Regina Mills, like a woman in uniform?"
Regina laughed, swatting Emma playfully. "Maybe. Lunch will be ready, take a seat. Lucky for you that ridiculous music composition professor has cancelled two days of classes. I am sensing he has decided to pursue other endeavors."
Emma laughed. "I am beginning to realize that you are something, Regina Mills."
Preview: Next Chapter.
"Emma that's him. That's Blanchard," Regina gasped, hiding behind Emma as she had frozen in fear.
AN:
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