A/N: I'm sorry I wasn't posting. I'm uncertain when it comes to the future of the next parts of the story, but here are two last chapters of this part!


Melanie was as always early for the meeting. She thought about her all night and when she saw her in a yellow bug she couldn't help but frown a little. But only Regina got out, which was a good thing at least… Their eyes met and Melanie could have melted if the happiness in those brown eyes were because of seeing her, not being with that girl. But still she adored the creeping blush on her cheeks.

"Good morning, babygirl..."

Regina sighed as Melanie called her with that pet name again. It wasn't fair for her to use it. She hated herself for using it for Emma at that very moment.

"I told you not to call me that," the brunette woman muttered under her breath, not even noticing how she missed Melanie pronouncing every syllables in the very word.

"Very well," Melanie smiled ever so softly and nodded. "Let's get you to your cafe. You're gonna love it, I'm sure."

Yes, she was sure as she knew Regina so well. They were going to change everything, but the place simply had a potential. It wasn't far from the city center. Once there, they took their jackets off.

Regina spinned around, staring at the inner area first. It had nice windows which gave inside a lighter atmosphere. It was small but had a good outside place for tables as well. She walked to the corner.

"We can put the counter here," Regina pointed the opposite wall. "And a small bookcase there..."

"Perhaps we should consider hanging shelves. To save space," the taller woman propoused. "And we could have more of them. Use them both as a decoration and the entertainment."

"It depends on the colour."

"Hm, that's correct. So perhaps we should sit and try to look through the colors and the ideas for the floor?" The blonde pointed a laptop bag.

"Oh God, Melanie! We need an upright piano. You know how much I love playing."

"Yes, babygirl… I know…" Melanie said softly, once more the name just falling off her lips. "Where would it stand then?"

"Stop calling me that!" Regina tried to calm her chickens down and went to an old counter. "Let's start that laptop. And this side, piano would do perfect there," Regina pointed a side of the left wall.

The older woman walked to Regina and took the device out. She opened it and started it immediately. The browser was open and a few windows were already open. Regina leaned against the counter softly, instantly reaching to go down the shades of paints.

"I thought of a beige or light brown tones, maybe even laminated flooring."

"I was thinking if you would like to create a digital project. To see how it would look more or less before we would buy anything as well."

"You know," Regina rolled her eyes. "I want to draw the project myself. But we can decide the colour now. I want piled wall behind the counter as well. It would be easier to clean."

"Right, I forgot about that," the blonde sighed heavily. "Either way- are you satisfied with it? Perhaps it doesn't seem as cosy as in little towns right now but we for sure will change that".

"I like it here. I think we can make it cute and welcoming. A small familiar cosy place," Regina looked around again, smiling. "Thank you, Melanie. I don't know what I would do without you."

"You're very welcome, dear."

"Do you have paper and pencil maybe?" Regina closed her eyes thinking about everything.

"Yes, I should have something..." the tall woman reached to take the bag to look for something inside. "Here you go, Regina." She gave it to the woman on a board. The blonde moved behind her to watch skilled fingers guide the pencil against the paper.

Regina focused on the paper drawing the cafe in her mind. She would need to cut something off and add some stuff but mainly it was what she wanted. She drew from few different angles.

"We need a bathroom too. Is there any installations?"

"I checked, there is. Come on, I'll show you that and the staff room as well." The blonde guided Regina to the door on the left and they entered the small two room space that was supposed to be a bathroom. "We should get those pipes checked, though. They may be quite old."

"Yes, I thought so. When was the last time this place was used?" The brown-eyed woman looked back at Melanie, thinking. If the installation were bad her dream of the piano would just fly away. She wouldn't ask for that much of Melanie. "And the staff room? Oh, and we need a symbol for the cafe. Would you draw one?" She smiled at Melanie as the older woman created such beautiful things.

"I'd be honoured to," Melanie was unable to stop a smile that spread from ear to ear on the red lips.

"God, Melanie I can't believe we are doing this..." she smiled wide at her. In a moment of rushed emotions Regina threw her arms around the woman's neck. "Thank you..."

Melanie smiled and hugged Regina tightly, softly moving fingers through those dark hair. When they parted their ways, Regina's hair were really long. Her own were longer as well. Now those brown locks were so much shorter, but just as soft and thick…

"You keep saying that," Melanie giggled softly. "You are very welcome." The woman met the dark eyes and smiled at the woman she was so in love with.

"I am," Regina blushed deeply as Melanie gazed into her eyes; it was truly so intense, "saying that because you do all this even though you never ever thought of a freaking cafe." Regina knew Melanie still felt things for her and in a way she felt like she was using those mentioned feelings.

"That's true. But what wouldn't I do for my sweet Regina?" the blonde asked, looking so deeply into those eyes, holding the small waist.

"Mal, you know we got back with Emma, right? I... I am just telling you so you know I am not someone available, not that it would be possible between us again," Regina sighed. "We are friends, right?" she rested her hand on Melanie's cheek staring those baby blue eyes. God, they were beautiful.

Those words were painful as the older woman really hoped she was having a chance. How Regina blushed when she subtly flirted with her... She could still feel those lips against hers from few months back.

"Yes, that we are," the blonde whispered softly and brushed hair behind her ear. "Let's go back to work." She smiled and softly kissed the shorter woman's forehead before pulling away.

Regina couldn't help but blush. She had this weird feeling of yearning for something she had lost forgotten.

"Yes, let's go back to work." The brunette turned back walking to the first room they had entered. "What do you think? I really liked it here." She pulled her drawings, pointing to one. "Look, I think that with good lighting we can make it seem like a bigger place. We can have those small tables for two and doubled tables for four and-"

Melanie didn't know what has gone into her. She was just looking at Regina as she talked so excited, so close to her. At some point she even barely heard the meaning of those words. She just leaned with the aim to capture those soft lips. When Regina realized Melanie's intend she turned her face to a side, those full lips brushed against her cheek.

"Melanie, no. Don't," Regina closed her eyes tightly, taking in a deep breathe. "May-maybe we should call it a night for today, ha? I will text you the colours and designs..."

Regina was rushing to get out of there because she was not sure she would be able to say no to Melanie again if she tried to kiss her one more time. The longing for her lips was too high. She missed being physically attached with this woman but she loved a girl who loved her very much back. She would do nothing to hurt her. The brunette pulled her coat back on.

"Talk to you later."

Regina headed outside, sighing as soon as she started walking fast down the city.

Meet me? I am out of my future cafe.

She couldn't dare her text anything else


Emma entered the studio and smiled seeing a familiar face behind the counter.

"Hey, J."

"Hey, Em. Can I get you anything?" the blonde boy with blue eyes smiled at her friendly.

Emma got to know him here even though they attended the very same school. He was of her age and worked there after school and on weekends. Fate just made it happen they didn't share any classes.

"Nah," Emma smiled and shook her head. "I'm gonna use the darkroom. All I can ask for now is some privacy," she winked with a grin before heading downstairs to the basement.

Emma ran down the stairs and entered the room like a tornado. She usually took the far corner and as she turned instantly on the right she didn't even noticed someone else was inside. She just took out the camera and took out the film. She looked at it and smiled to herself having a taste of their work. She picked up the A3 format and got to work in focus.

"Trying to have the project done before deadline?" a girl tried to make a small talk with her new companion.

Emma almost jumped in spot at the sound of familiar voice. No way… She took a deep breath before turning around while saying, "Actually no." Her eyes rested on girl's dark form in the other end of the basement room. Lily. "I didn't expect you here of all places."

"It's not like I am stalking you or something," Lily sighed.

"Yeah, well whatever," Emma muttered as for once it wasn't like that. She went to the machine and then going to put the paper in formulas she stopped for a second.

"Besides I was here first. Waiting for my mom and trying to keep hands busy as she is too busy trying to impress the woman of her dreams." Lily rolled her eyes, talking; her voice bitter at the mentioned woman.

Jesus freaking god, she thought. Seemed like Lily yet didn't know or just wanted to kick her ass.

"Yeah, perhaps she should do something from her heart. Unconditionally, not just trying to impress," Emma said quite angrily.

"What do you mean?" Lily raised a brow staring at Emma's back.

"Nevermind," Emma muttered as she prefered not to speak too much feeling off edge. She just stared as the image appeared on the paper.

"What did you shoot? I've always admired your work, even with shitest cameras. Can I have a look?" Lily stepped closer to Emma, hovering over her shoulder to catch a glimpse of the photos.

"This one isn't shitty. Old, but very good," Emma muttered.

The blonde didn't know why she didn't even stop Lily. It wasn't one of the more erotic ones anyway. Regina was still very much clothed on that bed. The seductive pose said for itself, though.

"Oh..." the brunette girl blushes a little. "Sorry I didn't know." She immediately steps back.

"Didn't know what? That I take such pictures or—" It had to be Emma's jealousy that silently said 'Regina is mine and mine only.'

"Nevermind..." Lily blushed harder turning to her own photos of the winter time she captured around school. "I knew you had crush on her but still... I didn't know you were with her." Lily's her cheeks were burning now. And what was that knot in her stomach? Was she jealous of Emma?

"Yeah, well, I couldn't really talk about it before."

Emma finally took the photo out and hang it up to dry. She took a stop to look at her girlfriend. So stunning and sexy she was... The photo got to be just how she wanted it. With a sigh she began to to next and as they were no more people she decided to do few at once or it will take forever.

"I thought your mother would tell you. She knew for some time." Emma's voice weren't soft at all because just that one sentence Lily said fueled all the jealousy.

"Oh..." Lily sighed with confusion. Was her mother really flirting and trying to win a woman who had a relationship? "I am sorry, Emma. For everything."

Emma glanced at Lily, surprised to hear so much honesty in it this time. She didn't know that to say so she just nodded softly in the answer. The latina girl gave a tight-lipped smile and patted Emma's shoulder.

"I'll see you around," Lily left without taking her things as she would be back later.

"See ya," Emma muttered softly and watched her go.

With a deep sigh she turned to the pictures and began to hang up next three. It was probably going to take her thirty more minutes before she would be able to take them and leave.

After everything Emma packed the photos in a folder and went upstairs to pay for it.

"See ya later, J," she smiled at the boy before leaving the studio.

The girl left the folder on the backseat and began to drive to her home.

"Hey guys!" Emma called while entering. She quickly began to take off the boots and jacket.

"Hey Emma, we are in the kitchen," David called out, sipping his beer slowly as he watched Mary Margaret cook them dinner.

Emma came to them and moved hand lovingly through David's hair and went to kiss Mary Margaret's cheek.

"Hey there. I'm just gonna go change and then help out here, key?"

"Sure thing," Mary Margaret smiled at her, then noticed a mark on side of her neck. "Had fun last night, Emma?" the pixie-haired woman grinned a little. The knowledge didn't bother her anymore but David frowned deeply.

Emma met her mother's eyes just for a second, blushing hard. That mark Regina had to leave in the shower... t shook her head softly and jogged to disappear in her bedroom. She was fast to change jeans and put on a button-up shirt. Returning to the kitchen she noticed David's concerned look and that frown.

"You okay?" Emma asked and went to seat on his lap with a soft smile. She began to play with his hair again. She felt the phone buzz then.

"I don't like knowing you have sexual relationship, that's all." He slowly moved his hand on her biceps.

"I'm sorry, dad... I'm not doing anything I'm not ready for," Emma assured, smiled at him softly as he was just overprotective at times, especially after everything that had happened.

Emma looked at her phone then. Meet me? I am out of my future cafe.

Emma replied back fast: I just got home so will be there in twenty. My mom cooks dinner. Let have it, hm? Please, baby?

"That's good… Just be careful, okay? I am worried about you."

"I know you are, dad. No need now. Really. I'm all fine with her, I promise." Emma kissed the top of his head.

David tried not to look at her texting but he still saw it with a corner of his eyes. "Aren't you staying tonight?" he raised a brow.

"Um, no. Not tonight. We haven't had too much time together this month and Regina thought going to the theatre would be nice." Emma said with spark in her eyes

Regina texted back: Sure. I'll go buy us tickets then?

"I'll drive for Regina. I hope it's alright of she joins?" Emma bit her lip and looked down again to text back. "I didn't want to miss it with you today and Regina seemed to end her preparations today earlier that I thought," she explained.

Oki! Shall I pick you at the theatre then? Will be then very soon ;*

"She is always welcomed here," David assured his daughter.

"We would love to have her in our table," Mary Margaret smiled at Emma "Do you want anything specific for dinner, dear?"

Okay darling, pick me up then. I'm buying tickets for 9pm? Is that okay? Then we can go back to my place. Emma read the text before getting up. She smiled that her mother was so open to welcome Regina.

"Thanks mom. Nah, I will it whatever will be on the table," Emma giggled and went to just take a sip of water before heading to the hall.

9pm sounds perfect ;) can't wait! She really couldn't as spending time with Regina and being so carefree with her was the best thing in the world. She got dressed and left back to the bug.


Regina sat across bank, waiting for Emma. She had the tickets hidden safely inside her wallet. Her eyes were unfocused, her fingers moving on her lap as if she was playing a piano and her head full of shit about Melanie. She gulped blinking away tears as wind slapped her face. How was she supposed to work with a woman clearly in love with her? And how was she supposed to make it seem normal for Emma? She was already jealous of Melanie.

"'Gina!" Emma called from her car. "Regina! I'm here!"

Regina looked up and noticed yellow bug, Emma inside of it. Her sweet Emma. Her eyes shone with sun despite a little frown between her brows.

"Hey there," Regina said as she got into passenger seat. She immediately claimed Emma's lips, pulling a hum from her girlfriend's mouth. She needed to feel her. Her hand rested on her cheek as she leant their foreheads together. "I missed you..." she muttered, pressing one more kiss over those lips.

Emma seemed hesitant for a moment but soon she pushed away that uneasy feeling and just leaned in more, kissing Regina back. Emma's eyes closed for a moment and so softly she smiled as Regina said that.

"It's been just three hours," Emma tried to tease as they slowly parted and Regina reached to fasten the seatbelt. "I hope you didn't get cold…" Emma gently touched Regina's knee before turning on more heating. "Did you wait for me long?" She asked once on the road turning back out of the city

"I'm okay, it wasn't that cold," Regina smiled sweetly at her, closing her eyes as warm air hit her. "At most half an hour. And I needed fresh air so it wasn't a big deal. Anyway, you are taking me to have dinner with your parents? I know they take us pretty good but is it wise, love?"

"Yep, exactly," Emma nodded and thought it will be so nice to eat warm dinner. "Why not? Mary Margaret seemed to be very open when I proposed it. She's more easy going now, I guess. David keeps worrying. But things are good. So please, worry not."

Being on straight road Emma reached to take Regina's hand in hers.

"It didn't go that well," Regina admitted, sparing the details.

"Oh…" With a little frown Emma glanced at Regina to see what she meant. "What happened?" Emma asked softly.

Was it why Regina was so lost in thought?

"I don't want to make her sad but she keeps pushing... Never knows where to stop." Well, she tried to kiss me but that is not the topic, Regina finished in her head.

Emma licked her lips and looked back at the road. It truly seemed like Regina's former lover wasn't giving up. But Emma didn't have strength or mood to talk about it now.

"I kinda didn't have best time on my own either."

"And what happened to you?" the brunette looked a little worriedly at Emma.

"Well… I ran onto Lily in the dark room. I– got a bit pissed. More like jealous... She said you are Melanie's dream woman. I mean, I get it 'cause you are my everything. I just, ya know, got jealous despite everything… I guess it's normal, isn't it?" Emma shrugged. "To fear someone can take somebody from you. And it turns out she didn't know we were together. But she found out today," Emma bit her lip.

"Nobody's going to take me away from you, I promise," Regina smiled at her then stared for a moment, trying to make sense of her words. "She didn't know that we were dating? It's like we are the news of the town."

"Right? I was surprised myself. Especially since Melanie knew all along. And I bet she knew Lily and I have a past together. God, it's so awkward." Emma shook her head.

"And how exactly she found out today, love?" the older woman raised a brow staring at Emma still.

"Um, well... She was kinda interested in my photos..." Emma bit her lip and glanced at Regina. "And I was quite pissed so just let her look? But worry not! She didn't see you naked or half naked. Promise," she added fast.

"Oh God, Emma! You let her see my photo?! I thought it would stay between us! God woman, what were you even jealous of?! I am your woman and I can see that you made sure Lily and exclusively Melanie knows that I am yours!" Regina rolled her eyes, a bit pissed, a bit amused but didn't know which was dominant.

"I know, I'm sorry! I just thought it was harmless since you were all clothed on that one." Emma was all bright red. She tried to defend herself but also understood why she should feel so bad. "I got carried away. I usually am not a jealous person. I blame you for that," Emma added more playfully.

"I am taking the pictures for a week from you. Maybe you would actually think before you show those pictures around. Jesus, girl," she slowly shook her head and grabbed Emma's bag, taking pictures.

"'Gina!" the blonde pouted.

"Hush!"

"Fine... but please, don't look at them now. I wanted to show them to you when we get to your place. Please?" she glanced at Regina with puppy eyes.

Regina rolled her eyes muttering, "Fine," as she pulled photos and placed them face down on her lap. "You got carried away, ha? Okay, I can get carried away on your prom then. Show them how you belong to me and only me. I mean everyone. I don't blame you for that, though. I am such a jealous woman," Regina kept talking.

"Oh, you would? I think teachers are there to make sure we won't cross any lines and you were one," Emma pointed out with a smirk. "But I'd now say I wouldn't stop you if that meant you are coming."

"Haven't talk to Zelena yet but believe me when I say this you would be sooo embarrassed of I ever do any half of what I am thinking!"

"I bet. You have a wild imagination and impressive creativity," Emma said back, shaking her head.

The girl she should feel guilty for enjoying it a lot. A part of her had this feeling Regina could think of some sort of fuck punishment. If only Emma was fully herself...

"I still can't believe you showed my photo to your ex and my ex's daughter!"

"Hey, I didn't show her. She just looked. At ONE of them. Of you just sitting on bed. So what you wore a mini skirt?" Emma kept blushing hard.

How much Regina wanted to slam the girl somewhere and be merciless, fucking her right now. She sighed rolling her eyes.

"EMMA SWAN, THAT SKIRT WAS BARELY COVERING MY HIPS AND SHIRT WAS TRANSPARENT!" Regina groaned, closing her eyes.

"Oh well, we were in a darkroom. It was DARK there, you know? She couldn't see that much details. Plus, it's not like you weren't wearing a bra and your hard nipples were on display." Emma turned off the heating cause it suddenly got way too hot in that car.

"Ms. Swan if you keep talking you will not see that hard nipples and all other for a month," Regina hissed between her gridded teeth.

The brunette was pissed, yes and, God, she would be really a monster like this: furious. She always made good angry sex and with Emma's mind of state it was impossible. God, she hated that guy for everything he had done. But mostly for breaking her girlfriend out of repair.

"Would YOU survive a month?"

"I dealt yesterday pretty good by myself." Regina said stubbornly.

Emma grinned at the woman before turning left to park in front of garage. She undid the seatbelt and reached to cup Regina's cheek.

"Please, don't be angry with me, baby. No-one else will see those pictures. I promise."

"Because they are staying with me!"

Emma's thumb brushed against Regina's lips before she leaned to capture them in a bruising kiss in which Regina could pour at least some of that angry frustration. Regina bit her lower lip, pulling Emma's head close to her. She was hard and passionate with her as they kissed. It made Emma's pulse quicken so much.

"Pray for me to calm down until we go back to my place. You wouldn't be able to deal with angry me." Regina undid her belt and rushed outside.

Emma licked her bruised-from-the-bite bottom lip. There was something really arousing about Regina being like that. Things were just still so fresh... Emma shook her head.

"Even if you won't, I'll be there to take care of you," Emma said when they made their way to the door. "You won't have to worry about me."

The blonde still insisted on being there for Regina, believing it was something she could handle. She felt bad, though. She really did, every time Regina reached to move her hands over her legs or stomach, or back and she would flich. She felt bad it was something Emma could allow herself to do, but deny Regina.

Regina sighed, knowing just too well that Emma was escaping from it. She knew the young woman had all the rights to be scared of harshness in bed but it was a pulse hardening in Regina. She didn't comment and followed Emma.

Emma opened them and let Regina in first, calling, "We're back!"

Regina stepped inside and took of her knee length boots. David and Mary Margaret appeared at the door in seconds.

"Welcome, Regina. Emma, you are just in time for dinner," Mary Margaret smiled wide.

Emma smiled seeing her mother's bright face. It was really refreshing to see her like that. Thing just stuck in the back of Emma's mind. She really tried not to think of the first reaction she received. But still… any showing of acceptance made her feel so light.

Regina gave her a smile and David a nod. "I need to wash my hands. I was in all dirty places..." she excused herself and walked to the bathroom.

Emma bit her lip and tried not to smirk at how freely Regina found the bathroom, supposingly being here just one time before. Emma just went to seat by the table.

"Ah, it smells delicious mom. I'm starving…"


Regina washed her hands and wetted her face without destroying her tired makeup. She went back to table feeling refreshed. She sat besides Emma. They were having a light family conversation. Then David turned to her.

"So how was your day, Regina?"

"Actually," the woman smiled wide at him, "I was introduced to my soon-to-be cafe today. A friend rented the place and helps me out with stuff." There was no need to mention friend's name, she thought.

"Oh, yes, Emma mentioned that you are about to open a cafe," Mary Margaret said with a smile, clearly being excited about this idea. Emma blushed softly again before taking a bite. "She also mentioned that no-one makes better coffee and cocoa."

"No offense, mom," Emma grinned softly, "Regina is a professional in that area." Not only in that, she could added but… better not around parents.

"I believe. We are all happy for you, Regina," Mary Margaret added.

"Thank you," Regina said, looking down on her plate.

It was strange to sit at the same table with a woman she once upon a time called a friend. She started eating slowly then David offered them drink, which Regina politely refused. She didn't feel good enough to have alcohol in her system. It was one of her nightmares, going back to that hellhole.

"Um, I hope you don't mind me stealing your daughter for the night. I booked theater tickets for us in city..." she was kind of scared of David or Mary Margaret asking her to bring Emma back right after it ends.

Mary Margaret gave David a look, once again looking more easy going than the man who, altho happy for Emma, was overprotective, especially after everything that happened last months to them both.

"Emma mentioned it already she was coming back just for dinner as she misses you so much."

Emma could really bury herself under the table. Why did her mother had to keep saying everything she told them?

"Yeah yeah. Thanks, mom. Simple "she's all good with you" would suffice," Emma muttered blushing.

"There is no shame in missing me, love. I miss you too," Regina chuckled, nudging Emma's side. She then took Emma's hand and pecked in her knuckles softly.

Mary Margaret shook her head at that, "What play is it?"

"Well, I don't recall the name," Regina said, turning back to the brunette woman, "but I read about their show in Broadway and it's a classic drama play with more modern life," she shrugged, not sure if Mary Margaret was testing her that if there was even a play they were going to or it was all lie so they could go to her place and have sex. "I had been waiting for them for sometime you can say.." she gave her a smile which wouldn't be easily understood. It was more of a challenge for her to interrogate her more.

"Sounds interesting. We should go on some play from time to time too, David," the woman pointed out.

"Yeah, dad. You should go on a date or something. And if you want house for yourself I will find a place to stay the night," Emma giggled and gave Regina's hand a squeeze before leaving to rest head over her shoulder. Regina seemed to be more peaceful after all. Her eyes closed.

"No, I told you, Emma, not before marriage," Regina whispered loud enough for everyone to hear.

Emma smirked and tried not to snort. "Sure, babe," she whispered back playfully.

Regina rolled her eyes playfully, taking a deep breathe in. She was calmer now. It felt familiar and cosy to sit there and eat with them. Much more cosy then her own family ever had been, not counting Zelena, of course. She would never be more cosy around anyone else. Maybe not even Emma.

The mentioned girl began to stroke Regina's hand with thumb. Her forehead rested more against Regina's neck. It was nice pause between all the things she felt today. All that possessiveness and jealousy.

"At what time we should be there already? Thirty minutes before it starts?

"I think half an hour is good," Regina moved her arms around Emma's shoulders, feeling all burning eyes on them.

"And oh... should I change into something… less casual?"

"Nah, you are just fine..." the older woman kissed the blond hair softly.

"'key," Emma smiled at the kiss. It was nice to be so casual and not really worry. She wanted to act fully as herself around Regina, even when her parents watched them closely.

"I'll help Mary Margaret while you take a few things for the night?" Regina whispered close to her ear then kissed her forehead.

"Oh, alright then. I'd forget again," Emma pecked her cheek before getting up.

Regina stood up taking her and Emma's plate. She remembered where kitchen was.

"Regina, there's no need-" Regina's former friend began.

"No, please, let me help for the delicious dinner."

Emma glanced back at her mother interacting with Regina before disappearing in the room to toss fresh shirt and underwear into the backpack. She probably should have such bag waiting in her bug in case they wouldn't plan on a night out again. To not forget, she did just that and then went to place it in the living room. She came to David.

"Please, tell me you aren't worried anymore, hm? I don't want to be the cause of grey hair on your head in some time," Emma teased him softly, always trying to make everything less tense.

"I am just scared that you are moving too fast, dear. I just want you to be happy and I know you are happy with her. We an see your happiness, believe me."David smiled at her.

Emma looked into his eyes for a longer second. If only he knew how slow they were moving forward… That mark on her neck mean nothing they must have imagined.

"Don't worry, dad. If you are worried that we will come to tell you we are getting married…" Emma smirked and shook her head, "I plan to wait at least a year or two." She winked at him, turning it all into a joke.

"Just be careful, I trust you." He patted her shoulder then kissed top of her head. "Have fun, Emma."

"Thanks. I love you." Emma smiled and got up to head to the kitchen. "You're guys ready?"

The blonde came to Regina to wrap arms around her from behind, making the other woman blush softly.

"We are almost done, love," Regina tilted her head to a side, smiling sweetly.

Soon Regina slowly dried her hands leaning against Emma.

"Thank you for the dinner and everything," Regina turned to Mary Margaret again. She could get used to it. Having a kittle family of her own one day.

"You are very welcome, Regina," the pixie haired woman smiled at the brunette warmly. "You are always welcomed here. I'm looking forward for next times."

"We can be going or crush on the couch for ten minutes," Emma said, softly kissing Regina's neck.

"Mm, I don't know, you tell..."

Regina tilted her head to a side, letting Emma have slightly more access to her neck. Her hands rested on Emma's. She was blushing as Mary Margaret watched them closely so she closed her eyes, focusing on Emma. Emma smiled against Regina's neck but also blushed. It was weird to let her mother watch them but she really wasn't going to not act naturally.

"I feel my stomach is really full so I could use some cuddling on the couch, " Emma said, tangling their fingers.

"Okey..."

Regina smiled sheepishly at Mary Margaret as Emma led her to the living room. She snuggled close to her girlfriend closing her eyes. Emma rested head against Regina's, also closing eyes. She began to move hand over Regina's back, drawing patterns over her back.

"What time is it, love?" the older woman wrapped hands around her waist, breathing in Emma's scent. "Maybe we can have a walk before play a little?"

"Hm…" Emma took phone to look at the hour. "It's 7:20." They still had around forty minutes to not get late. "Yes, that sounds nice. Here or in the city?" Her hand moved through dark hair.

"It really doesn't matter. I just wanna be with you," Regina murmured burying her face into Emma's neck. She felt like coming home but it had nothing to do with the cosy house or family environment. It was all Emma's warm body surrounding her every little cell.

Emma smiled at that and hugged Regina tighter. Truth be told it was hard to move at all from here. She even reached to get Regina's legs over her lap.

"Here then. It's caller without all that traffic," Emma muttered softly, burying face in Regina's hair.

Yes, the girl had a phase to be cute and affectionate.

Regina smiled deeper, pressing few soft kisses on the crook of Emma's neck.

"Is it wise to be this cuddled up when your mom or dad can come here any minute?" she giggled right on her neck, her hot breathe licking on the smooth skin. She curled her knees.

"As long as we don't make out it's okay," Emma giggled back and smiled at the kisses, tilting head back a little bit. Her hand began to caress woman's bare calves. "God, when was the last time we cuddled like that? I missed it so much," Emma admitted, taking so much joy of this peaceful moment.

"I love you." Regina smiled a bit wider. "No, I really love you." Regina murmured, gazing in her green eyes and touched her cheek. "I never loved someone this much and it's scaring me. I don't care about myself when I comes to you. I am scared, Emma."

Regina kissed Emma's lips so slowly then.

Emma was speechless when Regina said that. It was so much and yet Emma felt there was so many things unsaid still. But she accepted the gentle kiss, pouring her own feeling in it. They got startled, though, by coughing and she smiled sheepishly at David. She gently leaned head against Regina's, holding her close.

"Mary Margaret asks if you perhaps want something sweet as a dessert. She found some cookies."

Regina blushed a little, still looking down at Emma's lips. She muttered to her lover then, "All the sweet I need is on your lips." Her thumb moved along Emma's cheekbone.

Emma ginned at that and softly kissed Regina's temple. God, she was the sweetest woman on Earth. To it how adorable she looked blushing.

The brunette's cheeks burnt redder so she needed to move a bit back. She knew what David was doing and probably she would need to talk to him. He was so worried about Emma but he missed something. Regina was there with her. Regina knew it all just too well and she would do anything to keep her girl in the process of healing.

"Yeah, sure, dad," Emma said hugging Regina tightly. There was something in his eyes. She couldn't quite place it. "Wanna some cocoa? I feel like I'd use that before going on cold again. I'll go make it."

Regina nodded slowly. Emma kissed the top of her head before slowly moving from underneath her. As soon as Emma stood up Regina grabbed her hand and pulled her back just to steal a kiss from her sweet lips.

"You are just going to help me gain weight, Swan..." she teased a little and let her hand go. "Don't take too long."

"Nah. And if so, we will hit the gym together," Emma joked before going to the kitchen.

After Emma left Regina noticed David in the hall with the corner of eye, staring at her, but seeming so lost. She stood up and walked to him.

"You know I will do anything for her, right?"

David took a deep breath and nodded, "I can see you care about her very much."

Emma mentioned that Regina tried to protect her. Every little thing that happened to them both was breaking his heart still deep down.

"I can't help but to be just concerned. Especially when it comes to..."

"I promise you she is safe with me. As well as her you need to let it go. And if you are worried about our activities in bedroom, David, all I can say is I am doing everything to help her pass her issues and I will never ever force her into anything. You as well know it is something natural, don't look at me like that. Just know that I want to help her as much as you do." Regina touched his shoulder, sighing. "And maybe even a little more."

"I will trust you with that." David nodded looking into Regina's eyes. "You just need to understand… She's still so young. She's my little girl. I want to make sure she's in good hands. She's not always open with us as she doesn't want anyone to worry about her too much. Can I trust you that if something was going on… you will tell me?"

Regina stared at him for a while.

"You know I can't do that if she asks me not to tell you. I understand you very well but I won't break her trust in me for anybody." Her face tensed a bit. "But I can assure you that she is in good hands and I will be her side regardless of the situation. I understand her by a single look if she is fine or not."

"Of course… I don't ask you to share any details. Just I want to make sure she's not hiding any bad states." They knew Emma was seeing the therapist and he was happy about it but still... "I'm concerned because Emma tends to switch from happy to depressed in a blink of an eye," the man explained. "I'm really happy she has you. It's clear you are what makes her so light and joyful.

"I will always keep an eye on her," Regina whispered but his last words made her blush so deeply she couldn't bear to look him in the eye. Her gaze moved to her feet as she bit her lower lip. "Thank you," she muttered.

David couldn't help but to smile at Regina acting really sweet. They were both extremely adorable, he had to admit.

"Thank you too. For everything you ever did for Emma," he patted her arm softly.

Regina nodded slowly at him acknowledging she heard him but she did nothing else. Emma and Mary Margaret came them with the mugs then.

"'Gina, I didn't add cinnamon on yours. Do you want me to?"

"No, ma chérie." She walked to Emma and took her mug from her lovely girlfriend. She sipped slowly, cream sticking on her upper lip. "Mm, it's delicious..." she smiled sweetly at her.

"Ma chérie?" Emma smiled and and moved arm around Regina's waist. "What does that mean?"

Yeah, Emma was sucks at languages. But it sounded cute already.

"It means 'my love', in French," Regina grinned.

They walked back to the couch and Emma put the mug away for a moment to take Regina on the lap, back to her. She kissed her cheek and nibbled her ear gently with a smirk before reaching for the cocoa to take a sip as well.

Regina didn't know how this position didn't trigger Emma when it even gave her hard time being comfortable with. She shifted to her side so she was leaning against Emma's shoulder. But Emma was really in so good mood, she saw it with each move. She inhaled deeply as she nibbled on her ear. Her eyes closed instantly.

"Mmm..."

If she could she could start to kiss every inch of Regina's skin over her neck and face if she could. But her parents sat on the sofa and Emma had to behave. At this moment even that jealousy from today was completely pushed away. She was locked in a box that was her happy place. She knew it wasn't exactly right thing to do. But it was the only way she could cope with everything right now. Her hand began to stroke Regina's neck again.

"You sure you wanna go for that walk? It probably got cold. I'm asking 'cause I'm worried you might get cold in that dress."

"I need to cool down," Regima whispered so so slowly, only Emma could hear her.

The brunette's tongue moved along her lower lip, a bit seductively even, then she sipped her drink. Hot liquid moved on her throat and gave her a feeling of security. Her pupils darkened and it was not a good thing at all. Fury and anger still burnt deep in her and if she couldn't just got herself calmer she was afraid she could lose control.

"Ohh… Okay," Emma whispered as Regina said that and she saw that look. God, Regina really seemed to be.. how to call it? Consumed by those feelings. She hoped that today she will help Regina get that off. "We will finish it up and go then," Emma said and touched Regina's hair lovingly.

Emma took another sip and licked the cream from the lips. She aimed to drink it fast not to make Regina hold it inside for much longer. It seemed to come back now after some time.

Regina had a huge fight inside because she didn't know how to deal with her emotions and being angry made it all worse. She always found it easier to pour all different feelings into seduction or arousal but with Emma... with this fragile girl she couldn't just pour all her anger into sex.

"You know, all I want right now is to pin you right on the floor and take you so hard as I had done last time at the very same spot. God, Emma, I don't know how to deal with anger apart from being harsh..." she whispered fast but so silently.

Emma swallowed gently at those words. She could feel two pairs of eyes on them. God, she wanted to help Regina - by letting her to do just that but, God, she was so scared… She was scared she would be consumed with the memories and pain would be no near any kind of pleasure. At times her mind could even trick her to feeling that soreness.

"I will try to help you with it, baby," Emma whispered back. "I'm so sorry I made you angry…"

"Ma-maybe we will just sleep tonight?" Regina tried to smile a bit but failed terribly. But she slowly kissed tip of her nose. "You are not ready for any of it. You may never be again and I don't care. I will learn how to be a good girl for you," she smiled this time.

"I know you are willing to give up a lot, 'Gina. I want to give you so much myself. It's it what relationship is? Trust and compromise? We can try… I'll try…" Emma said so softly, quietly so no words could reach her parents' ears.

Turned her eyes to her mug, Regina muttered to herself to assure herself, "I will manage.."

Emma really wanted to give Regina so much.. she wanted to give Regina everything. Only she did realise that if she breaks she may ruin so much more between them…

"Let's talk about it later," Regina whispered in the cup. She had just finished it. She pulled her legs back then sat beside Emma. "And for last, it's not only you, okay? It's not only you."

Regina didn't say the main part. Emma wasn't the only one dealing with issues but they dealt with just in the opposite directions.

Emma nodded, not fighting against because she always felt those walls of the room she was hiding in collapse. She didn't want to make a scene here where her parents were watching. She didn't want to bother Regina either with her issues. She felt lost again in what next step take.

"Let's go, ma cherie?" Regina smiled at the Nolan's, standing up then tangling her fingers with Emma's. "Thank you again for the lovely dinner."

"Thanks for cooking, mom. Next time I'll help you, promise."

Emma smiled softly and leaned to peck their cheeks before heading with Regina to get dressed. They did that in silence. She waved to them after taking bags and then they left.

"I'll just drop it in my car. Will be right back," Emma said and carefully jogged to the car.

Regina nodded slowly, waiting Emma to return. God, she just messed up their wonderful mood. That was her: destructive. She didn't got the trouble, she found trouble. She was a magnet for all bothering and troubling things.