Emma holds a girl's night at her apartment unaware that everyone including her mother know she and Regina are sneaking around. The girls then decide to play a game of their own by seeing how soon they can make one of them crack on the truth.

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The Truth Will Out

Emma opens the door to an excited looking Ruby walking in holding among her and Belle what only could be assumed as a month's worth of alcohol. Belle gives the blonde a smile before following the tall brunette to the kitchen. Emma looks over at Snow with a worried look. "Was Ruby seriously like this when you were first friends with her?"

The short haired woman shakes her head at her daughter with a chuckle. "Red..no. Ruby however..."

The blonde sniggers at her mother's comment and goes to shut the door.

"Wait!"

Emma pauses holding the door as she and Snow look through the doorway curiously to see Regina stepping through with her own drink and a bag from Granny's which she automatically passes over to the blonde. "Bear claws because I know you and you always need one with a drink nowadays"

Emma opens her mouth slightly offended then looks to Snow who just nods agreeing with her former enemy. The blonde scoffs now being able to shut the door and heads to the kitchen, commenting on the way. "You know I think I preferred it when you two were fighting"

Regina raises an eyebrow and shrugs, walking over and sitting on the couch starting up a conversation with Snow.

Within five minutes, Emma reappears with the other two in tow holding a variety of snacks and passing everyone a drink. Regina looks to the blonde accepting hers and eyeing its contents. "Hmm apple cider..it would appear you're learning"

The sheriff gives a smile as the mayor offers a smirk sitting back in her chair.

Emma goes to sit, having to share the couch with Regina as Ruby plants herself next to Snow and Belle takes the other arm chair. The wolf looks between her friends with a grin. "Are you all ready to be scared?"

Snow and Belle share an understanding 'did she really just say that' smile while Emma covers her mouth to prevent a laugh as Regina sniggers. "Go on then dear...make us have nightmares"

The blonde bites her lip at the brunette's sarcasm. Ruby rolls her eyes and starts the horror film.

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Once the film had finished and many stolen glances were given between Emma and Regina, the blonde stands to offer everyone a top up of drink. Everyone nods accepting the offer and Ruby grabs the glasses to help.

While the trio of brunettes are left to talk, a sudden scream followed by a fit of laughter echoes through causing all three to inspect. Upon entering the kitchen, they find Ruby glaring at an uncontrollable Emma who is holding her stomach from laughing.

Snow frowns looking between the pair as Emma leans over to Regina's shoulder for leverage. "What is going on? Who screamed?"

The blonde tries to calm herself and points at Ruby. "She saw..a...a spider! I am so sorry Ruby but..you're a...wolf and you are scared of spiders!" Emma bites her lip hard sniggering. Regina having watched Emma starts laughing at the story covering her mouth. Snow chuckles also as Belle looks to her friend apologetically and pats her shoulder in comfort.

Emma finally manages to calm and catch her breath noticing the fearful look in Ruby's eyes as the brunette looks around the kitchen frantically. "Ruby it's okay go set up the next film I've got the drinks covered"

Regina looks to the blonde and clears her throat. "I can give you a hand.."

The rest of the group leave with Belle reassuring Ruby that the spider is gone. Looking towards the door, Regina smirks again putting down her glass and walks up to the blonde. Emma smiles playfully and grabs the brunette's waist, pulling her closer for a kiss.

The mayor kisses back smiling then pulls away still with their faces inches apart and her arms rested on the sheriff's forearms. "Finally..."

Emma chuckles quietly and kisses the tip of her nose. "Make sure you are last to leave tonight...then you can leave in the morning"

Regina nods against her head giving one last kiss before pulling away completely to finish the drinks order.

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"Do they really think they are fooling anyone?"

Snow frowns at Ruby's announcement. "Who? What?"

The tall brunette gestures towards the kitchen. "Emma and Regina.."

The short haired woman nods realizing. "Oh that.. Yes I have to admit I was always dubious of them even being friends at the start but..I've seen the way they look at each other..it's obvious"

Ruby looks surprised. "Snow! She is your daughter why have you not questioned her?"

Snow sighs. "because she is a grown woman and if I did that it probably wouldn't end well, I mean there must be a reason behind not telling anyone right?"

Belle nods. "Snow's right there is no good getting involved.. It will come out eventually"

Ruby looks curious between the pair. "What if we..sped the process along?"

Snow looks worried knowing what her friend is capable of. "And what exactly would that be?"

The waitress grins. "Encourage one of them to crack. I will openly flirt with Emma and ask her out..take it from there but don't worry Snow I will not do anything"

Snow pulls a face not liking the idea and goes to protest but is prevented by the pair in question returning from the kitchen with the drinks. Ruby quickly jumps to the other couch so Emma can sit with her instead of Regina.

The blonde and brunette share a confused look but take their seats with Regina now joining Snow. Ruby grins at the blonde and puts her arm round the back of the couch placing her hand on Emma's shoulder.

Snow rolls her eyes and sits back with a sigh. Noticing the slight awkwardness, Belle quickly puts the next film on and also sits back. Regina glances over at the wolf curious as to why she is getting close to Emma while feeling a tint of jealousy.

Finishing the second film, a few yawns were let out as it was now gone twelve. Belle volunteers to pack up the films while Snow takes everyone's glasses along with any snacks left on the table. Ruby looks over to Emma smiling then moves her hand from the blonde's shoulder to one of her loose curls, twirling with her finger. "You know Em I've only just noticed how amazing your hair is..."

The blonde raises an eyebrow feeling stuck, confused at what her friend is doing. "Erm..well..thanks?"

The wolf smirks. "You're welcome but it's true..I mean how your hair just hangs against your arms..which I might add are quite muscular.."

Emma gulps looking over to Regina who is giving the tall brunette daggers. "Ru..Ruby are you feeling okay?"

Ruby nods with a smile at the blonde's question. "Never better. Actually I was thinking..I have been given the night off from Granny's next Friday so what do you say to me and you having a few drinks at the Rabbit Hole?..then maybe after we could...hang out?"

The blonde bites her lip. "Sure..I mean why don't we all go? It'll be fun, Regina?"

Emma looks to the mayor for help but Ruby grabs her on the knee. "No..just us.."

The sheriff looks worried as the wolf smirks again, giving the blonde's knee a squeeze. After walking back inside and witnessing the last few interactions, Belle grabs their jackets. "Ruby lets go, Snow said she would give us a lift"

The waitress nods giving Emma a wink as she walks over to Belle and leaves. Snow looks to her daughter and gives a silent wave as the blonde sits too stunned to move then leaves.

"What the hell was that?"

Regina moves herself over to her original spot next to Emma, taking in the blonde's shocked expression and reaches for her hand. "I have no idea..but I am the only one allowed to touch your hair"

The sheriff looks over giving a chuckle, noticing the jealous tone in the brunette's voice. "Of course you are"

The mayor glares playfully at Emma for laughing at her. "I have never seen Miss Lucas so demanding"

The blonde nods resting her head against Regina's shoulder. "You and me both, normally she plays hard to get..I don't know"

Regina raises an eyebrow. "Unless..they know"

Emma glances up at her. "Really? You think they know?"

The brunette shrugs putting her arm around Emma to play with her hair. "Well we haven't exactly been that subtle dear.."

The blonde bites her lip realizing. "Oh yeah I guess we haven't...so.."

Regina looks down at her with a smile. "I think It's time to be honest and tell the truth because... I love you"

Emma lets out a sigh of relief thinking that it may of been it for them then looks up picking up on what she actually said. "Regina?.."

The brunette just smiles and presses a quick kiss to the blonde's lips. Emma smiles back at her. "I love you too"

Regina leans over again, this time giving Emma a series of meaningful pecks before the pair talk into the night.

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Seeing Emma enter the diner, Ruby gives Belle and Snow a look, darting over to the blonde's spot at the counter. "Hey cutie..what can I get you?"

Having walked in behind the blonde as the pair were going to breakfast together, Regina walks around Emma and in front of her at the counter. "Nothing you can offer Miss Lucas so for future reference I would advise you to leave my girlfriend and her hair alone"

Ruby bites her lip to prevent a smile because the mayor is deadly serious then nods walking towards the kitchen, high fiving Belle on the way. Emma and Regina look down the counter to Belle and Snow sitting on the end. The blonde looks a little surprised. "Mom really? U was in on it?"

Snow looks caught. "What? No..of course not..wait you two knew?"

Regina nods. "We may not of been subtle Snow but neither was Miss Lucas.."

The short haired woman agrees. "True..however I was not part of it..just watched. Anyway it worked didn't it..I mean I take it you and my daughter are being open with your hidden relationship"

The mayor smiles at Emma. "Yes we are"

Emma grins wrapping an arm behind the brunette's back. Snow smiles herself seeing how happy the pair are as Ruby brings the gang a round of hot chocolates.