Don't be a baby
Remember what you told me
Shut up and put your money where your mouth is
That's what you get for waking up in Vegas
Get up and shake the glitter off your clothes, now
That's what you get for waking up in Vegas

(Waking up in Vegas by Katy Perry)


"Large ice coffee, with cream and 3 sugars please," Regina said her order as she smiled at Granny behind the register.

"Anything else, dear?" Granny asked as she placed her order in the computer system.

Regina groaned but couldn't resist the temptation, "Chocolate covered donut please."

"Of course," Granny said with a wink. She already knew what she was going to order as she ordered the same thing on her way to work. That was until it was fall, then she ordered pumpkin lattes, pumpkin donuts, pumpkin, pumpkin, pumpkin.

Regina grinned back at her as she pulled out her cell phone from her pocket and typed a quick message to her dad telling him that she would be over after work to have dinner with him. Henry Mills loved his daughter very much and enjoyed every time she came over for a visit. Regina's mother had died when Regina was just about to finish high school. Regina and her mother had always had a strained relationship, but that relationship had gotten considerably better since Cora Mills' long battle with breast cancer.

"Coffee black, one sugar." A heavy, English male accent slid over every inch of her, causing her head to lift to see who said that. The moment her eyes spotted the man, her whole body froze. She had seen thousands of good looking men in her life, dark blonde hair, sun kissed skin, broad shoulders covered in a tailored suit jacket, and long legs encased in slacks, she knew he was something...special.

"Regina?" Turning her head and coming out of her daze, she found her order in front of her. Ruby, Granny's granddaughter, staring at her with concern, "Are you alright?"

Oh, God. She probably looked like an idiot. "Yeah, yeah of course. I just spaced out for a moment." Regina quickly paid her bill and took her goodies.

"See you tomorrow." Ruby said as she walked off. Regina felt heat hit the side of her face and she looked to see the object of her fascination looking down at her with crystal clear blue eyes.

"Hi," she whispered. His eyes scanned her face and he lifted his chin ever so slightly before turning back to the counter to get his blasted coffee.

Feeling like an idiot, she quickly got out of the coffee shop and booked it to her work. She had been working in Doctor Whale's office as his receptionist for the last two years. He had a partner in his practice, Doctor Andrew Thomas. There were 2 doctors and 2-3 nurses who assisted them. Regina had a replacement that came in only when she was not in the office which was quite rare. She entered the clinic and turned on the lights as she started to get ready for the day.

"Good Morning, Regina," Victor Whale said as he walked in.

"Good Morning, Victor," Regina said in greeting.

"We need to have a quick chat this morning before we get started," Victor said as he headed into his office. Regina grabbed her coffee as she bit into one of her chocolate donuts, chewing quickly.

"Have a seat," Victor offered as he took his own seat behind his desk. "I've got some news."

"Okay," Regina said as she sat down, wondering what was about to happen.

"I'm found someone to buy my practice," Victor said.

"That's great." Regina knew how much Victor was anxious to move back to New York and that being here in Vancouver wasn't home to him.

"He's going to be here soon, I just thought you should have a heads up," Victor informed her.

"Thanks, Victor." Regina said.

"You know I adore you," Victor commented.

"I know," Regina concurred, "The feeling is mutual." Regina smiled as he gave her a quick hug, just then the door chimed, signaling that someone was here.

"That's probably him, just send him in."

Regina nodded as she headed out towards the front, as soon as she reached her desk, the smile on her face faded away and her steps faltered. The guy from the coffee shop was standing with his hands on his hips, looking around the reception area with a look on his face like it didn't meet his standards. She had to agree with his view, the paint was peeling in areas and the waiting room was a little outdated.

"Hello, can I help you?" Regina asked as he turned around at the sound of her voice. As soon as his eyes met hers, she saw something flash over them, but before she could think about it, it was gone.

"I'm here to see Victor."

Oh, lord. Is this really happening?

"He's in his office, let me take you to him."

"And you are?" he asked, raising a brow.

"Oh," she let out a nervous laugh. "I'm Regina." She stuck out her hand for a handshake and his eyes dropped down, before his hands encased hers. A surge went through her body, leaving her in suspense.

"Robin."

"Huh?"

"Robin Locksley."

"Right." Regina pulled her hand from his, shaking it out. She turned on her heels, hoping that he was following her, not daring to look behind her to see if he was. Once she reached Victor's office, she pointed Robin in the direction ,"He's in there."

Robin walked in and closed the door behind him. She headed back to her desk and got ready for the day as patients should be coming in within the next thirty minutes. After about ten minutes, Victor came out and walked up to her desk.

"Regina, Robin would like to have a word with you."

"But we're about to open," Regina protested.

"No worry, I'll take over for you." Victor pulled out her chair as she stood up and headed towards Victor's office.

She walked in to see him leaning up against the front of Victor's desk, looking over some forms.

"Victor said you wanted to see me?"

"I do. Have a seat." He nodded towards one of the chairs. She walked over and took a seat in front of him, putting her hands in her lap.

"I understand that you have been working here for a while."

"I have." She confirmed as he crossed his arms over his chest. He was close to her, but not enough to touch her. She could smell his aftershave; it had a clean forest scent.

"With me taking over, things will have to change."

"Okay."

"And if you would like to stay here, I'll have to re-interview you."

"That's fine."

She watched as his eyes scanned over her slowly, making her skin feel tight and hot. "I need someone here who knows what they're doing working for me, and I need to make sure you understand."

"Whatever you wish." He was a little on the arrogant and bossy side.

"Great, I'll be in town this week. Hopefully, you can get a resume together then."

"Fine. Is there anything else?" Regina asked as she stood up.

"Not at this time," he mumbled, looking at her.

"I better get back to my desk. It was nice meeting you."

"You too." He lifted his chin as she turned back to leave the office. She shook her head slightly, wondering why she thought he was attractive in the slightest. As she neared her desk, she saw Victor taking the first patient back to the exam room. She sat down and started entering the information from the clipboard.

"This isn't going to be easy." Regina said to herself as she typed away.

A few days later, Regina had her resume in hand as she made her way towards Robin's office. He was working every day here at the clinic, as this Friday was to be Victor's last day. She was truly going to miss working with Victor, he had been her confidant, someone she could lean on during the very few times she let her wall down. She had to admit it was going to be something to work with someone else, especially someone she knew she was attracted to. Especially that way he bit his bottom lip...

"Are you going to stay out in the hallway all day?"

Regina snapped out of her daydream and back to reality. He might be handsome, but he sure was an ass at times. She walked into his office, standing in front of his desk and held out her resume for him.

"I have my resume ready for your approval." Regina had to bite the side of her mouth to keep from smiling from her being snarky towards him.

"Took you long enough," Robin grumbled as he took the paper from her.

Regina stood there with her arms crossed over her chest; she shifted her weight and let her high heeled foot tap lightly.

"And you can stop your toe tapping and have a seat instead," Robin said without looking up from the paper in his hand.

Regina stood for a few seconds more before taking a seat finally. She watched him as he looked over her resume. She would be glad when this was over so that she could head back to her desk and get ready for the first client to walk in.

"What do you think is your best qualification to work here?" Robin asked her suddenly out of a few more moments of silence.

"My attendance is very good, and I'm very dedicated to my job here," Regina answered.

"Always a plus," Robin commented.

The way he said it made Regina clench her hands into fists. Did he have to be so arrogant?

"Can you tell me a little about yourself?" Robin asked next.

"After high school, I started working in a dentist office where I worked there for over six years. Then I applied for this job and have been here over two years now." Regina answered with a tilt of her head.

"Are you close with your family?" Robin asked her out of the blue.

"It's just my dad and I now, we lost my mother when I was still in high school," Regina answered.

"Why do you want to work here?" Robin asked as he laid the piece of paper on his desk to look at her.

"I love being able to help people in the slightest way. I love the fact that I can help people in a slight way get better," Regina answered.

"What do you consider to be your weakness?" Robin asked.

"I'm not weak," Regina countered. "I do my job very efficiently, am always on time and don't miss work."

"Not even to take vacations or anything?" Robin asked.

"The last time I took off was for when my father had to have an operation last year," Regina answered truthfully.

"Where do you see yourself in five years?" Robin asked next.

"I would like to take some college classes and get my degree in nursing," Regina answered.

"What's stopping you from doing that now?" Robin asked.

"My finances right now," Regina answered.

"Which are?" Robin asked.

"My mother passed away from breast cancer and we are still paying some of her medical bills off," Regina answered as she took a few deep breaths after being reminded of their loss.

"Your father helps with them?" Robin asked.

"He's been unable to work since his heart attack last year," Regina answered.

"And no spouse to help you out I assume?" Robin asked with raised eyebrows.

Regina's anger at his questions was getting to her, "No, I am not married to help out the little lady." He had the audacity to smirk at her answer.

"What do you like to do outside of work?" Robin asked.

"I volunteer at the local children's hospital," Regina answered.

"And do you plan on having children?" Robin asked next.

"No," Regina answered. After a few seconds of silence went by, Regina asked, "Is the interview over now?"

"Almost," Robin answered. "Do you have any questions for me?"

Why are you such an ass? Do you wake up this grumpy every day? What do you look like in the morning sunlight? What do you look like naked?

Regina shook her head to clear her thoughts. Where had that come from? "No, not at this time."

"Alright, I'll review this a little further and will be in touch with you before the day is out," Robin said, promptly dismissing her. He put her resume to the side and picked up a patient's file and started to look over it.

Regina stood from her seat and looked down at the arrogant boss of hers, hopefully the soon to be arrogant boss of hers. Okay, so he was good looking but still an ass. She finally gave up and turned and walked out of his office.

Right before lunch, she received a phone call to come to Robin's office. She quickly made her way to him. She knocked on the open door and raised an eyebrow at him as he looked up from his desk.

"Come in," Robin said. "Have a seat."

"I prefer to stand," Regina said defiantly.

"I see. Well you're going to be standing for me a lot more."

"Meaning?" Regina asked.

"Meaning...you're hired." Robin informed her.

"Thank you."

"You can go back to your desk now, and let me know as soon as Mr. Reese is here," Robin said, dismissing her once again.

"Certainly, Sir!" Regina saluted him with her hand to her head as she turned and started towards the office door.

"Regina," Robin called her name, effectively stopping her. She turned and looked at him. "The name is Robin."

"I remember," Regina said as she turned once again and this time left his office before he could say anything else to her.

This was how it went on between them, always push and pull between the two of them. Every time Robin would be bossy towards Regina, she pushed back at him, always standing on her two feet.

One day in the break room, Regina was drinking a cup of coffee with Penny who worked for Doctor Thomas when in walked Robin. "Is there any coffee left?" Robin asked.

Regina moved from where she was standing and promptly poured out the remaining coffee. She walked passed Robin with her coffee cup in hand and said, "Wouldn't want you to have to suffer through a pot that's not freshly made." Regina walked out of the break room with a strut to her walk.

A few days later, Regina was formally introduced to trouble formally.

Marian Maiden.

She walked into the clinic one day, making sure everyone knew, especially Regina, that she was here to see Robin.

"Do you have an appointment?" Regina asked.

"I don't need an appointment to see Robin," Marian said.

"And why is that?" Regina asked, raising her eyebrows at her.

"I'm his fiancée," Marian said, flaunting a huge ring in front of Regina's face.

Regina was taken aback by the strange feeling of jealously. "I'll let him know you're here."

"Don't bother, I'll go and see him myself." Marian said as she went straight to Robin's office and promptly walked in.

"Oh, what do I care if he's engaged?" Regina asked herself.

A month later, Robin was going to a conference in Las Vegas and Regina was to go with him to help him at the conference. She was at her house, finishing packing for the trip, talking with her father on her cell phone. "Yes, Daddy." Regina shoved another dress and matching heels into her suitcase. She smiled when she did, because Robin would likely not approve of her choice of attire, but it was Vegas and she planned on having a good time this weekend. But there was nothing he could do about it, since they wouldn't be in the office.

"Are you all packed?" Henry Mills asked.

"Almost," Regina sighed as she looked at the clock and realized she only had a few minutes before her cab was due to arrive.

"Is Robin picking you up?"

"No. I'm meeting him there. His flight left a couple hours ago," Regina answered as she closed her suitcase.

"Oh. Is it just the two of you going then?"

"Yes," Regina answered. She thought that if that witch, as she referred to Marian showed up, that she would sell her on the strip to the highest bidder, or take her out to the desert and drop her off.

"Call me if you need anything," Henry said. "Have a good time, darling."

"I will." Regina said as she headed to her bathroom to grab a few more things.

"Robin sounds so nice," Henry Mills said. Regina had to grit her teeth to keep from commenting.

Robin was annoying, bossy, and...fine! He could be nice sometimes. Plus, he was uber-hot, but she didn't like him.

"When will you get back again?" Henry asked.

"Late Monday. My flight gets back around seven."

"Promise you'll call as soon as you get there and checked in, and when you return."

"I'll call, I promise," Regina agreed, grabbing her purse and heading towards the front door.

"Oh, and have some fun while you're there. Make Robin take you out to dinner or dancing."

Snorting, Regina muttered, "Sure, Daddy. I love you, and I'll call when I land."

"Okay, and don't forget I'll be staying with my cousin Peter next week," Henry said.

"Have fun too, Daddy," Regina said as the two said their goodbyes.

Dragging her bag behind her toward the reception desk of the hotel, Regina was a little taken aback by how many people were here wearing nametags stating they're attending the medical convention. Robin had mentioned that this weekend would be one of the largest gatherings of doctors in the United States, but this was cray cray. Finally making it to the front of the line, she smiled at the cutie behind the desk.

"Can I help you?" he asked once she's close to the desk. Regina set her purse on the counter and pulled out her ID, handing it over to him.

"Hi, I have a reservation," she yawned, covering her mouth while she listened to the sound of slot machines going off in the distance. She loved the sound of slots, or penny slots to be exact.

"I'm sorry, but there is no reservation under your name. Are you sure you're staying with us?" he asked, handing back her ID.

Regina frowned, "I'm positive. It may be under my boss' name, Robin Locksley. He made the reservations." She watched while he typed and then smiled.

"Got it. I see here that Mr. Locksley has already checked in and requested we give you your own key to the suite upon arrival."

"Uh..what?" Regina blurted out, feeling something close to dread fill her stomach. "Are you saying he's staying in that room as well?"

"Yes, it's a suite with two kings."

"I don't care how many kings are in the room. It's one room. Right?" Regina leaned in to see his computer screen. "Please tell me you have another room available?"

"I'm sorry, but we're completely booked. This is one of our busiest weekends of the year."

"Of course it is." Regina shook her head. "Can you recommend another hotel nearby?"

"Sorry, but I really doubt anywhere else has an opening."

"Great." Regina breathed, squeezing her eyes closed. "It's not a big deal. You can share a room with him. You're an adult, and it's not like you even like him, right?" Regina whispered, balling her hands into fists.

"Uh, so do you want me to get you your key?" Regina opened her eyes and nodded. "Call down and check. Sometimes we have people call off their reservations last minute. You never know. Something might open up between tonight and tomorrow."

"Sure, I'll call." Regina agreed, wondering what the hell she did to deserve this kind of karma as she waited for her room key.

Standing in the hall outside the door to her room ten minutes later, Regina paused with her key card in her hand, not sure if she should knock or just go right in. She seriously couldn't believe Robin booked them in a room together. Actually she could believe it, because she thinking he gets off on annoying her.

"Screw it. It's my room too." She muttered to herself, shoving the key into the card reader, watching the light turn green. Pushing down on the handle, she turned; using her shoulder to hold the door open while she dragged her suitcase into the room, fighting with its weight as the door closed, trapping it halfway through.

"Shit!"

Turning her head, she looked over her shoulder and almost fell on her ass when her eyes found Robin standing in the middle of the room, completely naked, with a pair of boxers in his hand. His hair was wet, and a tattoo she didn't know he had was on his right forearm.

"Oh my god!" Regina breathed, turning quickly while attempting to shove her suitcase back out of the room. She totally didn't need to know that Robin looked hotter without clothes than what her mind had made up, and her mind had tormented her with thoughts of him naked many times.

"Christ, you're a mess," he muttered from behind her, while a very strong arm wrapped around her waist, lifting her off her feet and her suitcase was tugged from her grasp. Before she knew it, both her suitcase and herself were in the room and the door closed, trapping her inside with one very naked Robin Locksley.

"Please tell me you're not still naked." She whispered, squeezing her eyes shut, feeling his arm release her and his heat leave her back.

"I'm not naked."

Regina opened her eyes, only to close them again when she saw he only had on a pair of form fitting black boxers and nothing else. "Put some clothes on."

"Please don't tell me you've never seen a naked man before." He chuckled, and the sound of his laughter made her teeth grind and her hands drop to her sides.

"I didn't want to see you naked." Liar! Regina thought as she glared at him while he buttoned up a pair of dark slacks that fit him perfectly.

"You could have avoided all of this if you had knocked, you know."

"Really?" Regina raised her eyebrows at him. "You could have avoided all this, and gotten us separate rooms."

"They messed up the reservation." He shrugged like it's no big deal, and her eyes narrowed further.

"You should have called to tell me that, so I could have-"

"You would have avoided coming," he cut her off. "If you knew we were sharing a room, you would have found an excuse, and I need you with me this weekend."

"Whatever." Regina grumbled, knowing he was right. She would have canceled the trip if she knew they would be sharing a room. "We need to set up a few ground rules." She crossed her arms over her chest as she watched him walk across the room towards the bed near the window.

"Later." He picked up a dark blue shirt, and started to put it on, which was unfortunate, because now that she had seen him shirtless, she thought he should never cover up again.

"No, now." She growled, annoyed with herself for being so attracted to him.

"Later." He held her glare. "Right now, you need to get dressed. We have reservations in forty minutes." He took a seat on the side of the bed and started to put on his shoes.

"What?" She looked at the clock on the wall. It was after seven at night and she was exhausted. All she wanted to do was climb into bed, order room service and watch some TV.

"We have reservations in forty minutes," he repeated, than stood. "The restaurant is twenty minutes away, so you have twenty minutes to get ready, unless you want to wear that." He motioned to her rugged jeans, flip flops and hoodie. "I suggest you change."

"I hate you."

"So you say," he said, just barely loud enough for her to hear. He then went to the dresser, picking up his watch, and put it on.

"What did I do to deserve this?" She shook her head, pulling out her hair tie and running her fingers through her knotted hair.

"You may want to hurry."

Holding his eyes for a second, she gave up her glare and then dragged her suitcase to the middle of the room. After pulling out one of her favorite 'going out' outfits along with her makeup bag, she went to the bathroom and slammed the door closed.

"Stupid dick." She muttered once she was in the room.

"He wants me ready, I'll show him how I get ready." Regina said as she got ready. She had on a little black dress with a zipper up the front of it, making sure to leave it zipped just to the bottom of her breasts, giving them a little lift. She put on a pair of black high heels, and took the curling iron out just to give her some curls to the end of her hair. As she finished her makeup, making sure to use dark red lipstick for the final touch on her face.

"Get ready, Mr. Locksley, here I come."