Chapter Twenty: Making a room for Henry
Emma drove back home Sunday night. After Regina's father had gone away that morning, the trio enjoyed a quiet Sunday day at home together. Emma wanted to ask Regina why she was crying and also ask her not to tell her father about her past, but, she couldn't bring herself to ask either one of these things. One because she thought it was up to Regina to tell her the reason why she had cried and two because Emma was too embarrassed to approach the subject with her and so, Emma dropped both subjects in the back of her mind and just enjoyed the day with them. They watched a few movies together. Regina had curled herself around Emma and then Henry around his mom. And that's pretty much all they did that Sunday. Watching movies together all wrapped up on each other.
Sadly, Emma had to drive back home that night. Not only she had classes in the morning with Regina, but she was also running a tad behind on an essay that needed to be delivered that Monday. Emma loved law psychology but when she had to leave Regina and Henry behind after dinner because she needed to write that essay, she hated the subject with gusto. When Emma got home she went straight to the bedroom and sat down on the chair in front of the computer turning it on. She found the word document where she had previously started writing her essay and clicked opened. She picked it up from where she left off and started to write. It was past two in the morning when she wrote the last sentence of the essay. She had heard once that the greatest mistake of a law student was to think that it could write something real quick. Whoever said that was fucking right. There is no real quick in this field. Emma saved the document and printed it while getting ready to bed. Oce everything was done and over with, she turned off the laptop and flopped in bed.
When Emma woke up a few hours later to the annoying sound of her alarm clock at six-thirty in the morning, she could say she was positively tired. The only good thing about that morning was the fact that she would have Regina for the first period. Emma rose from the bed and walked to the bathroom. She did her morning business and then looked at herself in the mirror. Her eyes were red. She had forgotten to take the contacts last night before going to sleep. And the night before at Regina's and her eyes were already a bit wonky due to the smoke from the ghost ride. There was no way she would be able to use them in class this morning. She would have to go with her glasses. Emma didn't like wearing glasses. She looked too much like a nerd for her liking. But this morning, she couldn't afford to choose. It was either glasses or blindness. Emma stepped inside the shower and turn on the water. She took a quick shower and then go dress before going into the kitchen to make some coffee. She also made a couple of toasts that she ate with apple jam. It was curious how Emma had started to like everything apple. She had always liked the fruit but she couldn't really tell if she always consumed that much of apple before or was it an influence of the Mills. It's a family thing, Henry had said. Emma liked the sound of that. After Emma had her breakfast she walked back to the bedroom and fixed her backpack. She found her glasses at the drawer on her desk and put them on before leaving the house.
When Emma arrived in the classroom, Killian was already there. He was sat right beside her usual seat in the front row and Emma sigh. She really didn't want to keep sitting next to him but she also didn't want to lose the great view of Regina's ass. Regina had reprimanded her several times before for talking with Killian during classes. As if she was the one who was talking. Okay, maybe technically, she was, but, not because she wanted to. Emma was just considering her options when she heard his voice talking to her.
- Swan! – Killian said – Here, Love. I saved your seat.
- Actually, I think I'll be in the back today! – Emma said.
- Nonsense, Love. I fought bravely against Belle over there for it. Have it. It's yours.
- Thanks, I guess. – Emma said before sitting down.
- You look very cute with glasses.
- Please, don't make me regret sitting here.
- You look like a hot secretary! – Killian said.
- Seriously?
- Aye, Love. If you ever wanna role play…
- I'm going up! – Emma said standing up.
- Oh, don't be like that, Love. How are you going to drool over Professor Mills all the way up there? – Killian asked.
- I don't droll over her.
- Im afraid to inform you that you might have some competition – Killian whispered – Belle over there seemed to be quite smitten with Professor Mills.
- What? – Emma asked her eyes wide.
- Oh, yeah! She kept going on and on and on about what a good teacher Professor Mills is.
- When did that happen? – Emma asked.
- The Saturday night party.
- What Saturday night party?
- The one you missed. Again!
- The one I wasn't invited to. Again!
- Those bastards!
Emma rolled her eyes at his last sentence. But she also felt a little bit down. They had another party. And once again, they didn't invite her. What was she doing wrong? Okay, she didn't talk to many of them but that was only because they didn't socialize with her either. And it wasn't like she wanted to go to their stupid parties. Between spending a day with Regina and Henry and go to a party, Regina wins every single time. But it wouldn't hurt to invite her. Just once. It would be nice to feel like she was a part of them.
Regina entered the room at eight AM sharp. And she looked absolutely glorious in a suit. Killian was right. She wouldn't be able to drool over her if she had sat up. And Emma was really happy she didn't. All she could think about it right now was Regina in bed wearing nothing but that suit. God, she looked stunning. But Regina wasn't there for funny business that morning. She started the class and Emma had to leave any bedroom activities dreams in the back of her mind.
Once the bell rang and classes were done, Regina left the room in a hurry. Emma was sad for not being able to catch up after class and so, she packed her stuff quickly. She wanted to get home. She needed to catch some sleep. She was in fact quite sleepy. If it wasn't for Regina she would probably have slept the whole class. When Emma arrived in the apartment, she dropped the backpack on the couch and went straight to bed. She kicked off her boots and wiggled out of the jeans before crashing in bed and sleep. When Emma woke up, she heard a buzzing noise coming from the floor. It took her a while to realize it was her phone and so, Emma stretched herself half in bed half on the floor to pick it up from her jeans pocket. When she looked at the screen, there was a text from Regina and Emma quickly slid her finger on it in order to open.
"Did you wore those glasses today to provoke me?"
Emma smiled and quickly texted her back.
"No? I fell asleep with my contacts again and I couldn't wear them this morning"
"Really?"
"Yes. Why?"
"You looked absolutely sinful with them. It was very distracting"
"Was it? Tell me more!"
"I think I would prefer to show you"
"Oh!?"
"Yes! I want you in bed with them and nothing else."
"Well, that certainly can be arranged"
"Very well. I have to go now. Talk later?"
"You bet"
Emma smiled before putting the phone on the nightstand. She rose from the bed and went to the kitchen to make something to eat. It was past three in the afternoon already. She opened her fridge but there was nothing there she could just warm up. She really wished she had some of that delicious pasta Henry had made. She wasn't really in the mood for cooking so, she just fixed a salad and made a cheese omelet. After it was done, she went to the living room where she turned on the tv while eating. Emma zapped around the channels but there was nothing really good on at that hour. When she was done eating, she washed the plate and pan she had used, pick up her backpack from the couch. As she was walking to her bedroom, she paused in front of the second bedroom door in the apartment. She opened it and went inside. She gave a good look around it thinking what would she really need to make Henry a room. First, she would really need to take her boots from the floor. When did she ended buy so many pairs anyway? The room already had a closet and a bed. Emma started to think of everything she would need to do before making Henry a room.
On Tuesday, Emma went to a hardware store after class. She bought paint and brushes and some niches. When she got home she removed everything from the bedroom and started painting. After she was done, she went online to buy a used desk to put on Henry's new room.
On Wednesday, Emma gave the room the second hand of paint. She finished quicker than the day before and after she was done she went out to pick up the desk she bought for Henry. It had to be squeezed inside the bug and she had no idea how the hell she was going to take it upstairs. Or off the bug.
On Thursday, Emma went to the mall after class to buy new sheets. She also bought a chair for the desk. When she got home, she hung the niches she had bought and then cleaned the whole bedroom. When everything was spotless, Emma started to put everything inside again. She dragged the bed first and put on the brand new sheets. She then dragged the desk and pushed the chair. She put a few comics that she also bought at the mall on top of the desk. When everything was ready, Emma stopped by the door and smiled. The room looked quite decent. Henry had a room in her apartment now. Things were getting serious. And for the first time in her life, Emma wasn't afraid of it. Emma closed the door and walked back to her bedroom. She took her phone from her desk and texted Regina, asking her to call when she had some free time. She was concentrate on reading something on her laptop when the noise of the phone ringing scared her. It was ten already. She looked at the ID and quickly slid her finger on the phone to answer.
"Hi, babe"
"Hello, dear. What is it that you wanted it?"
"I had a wonderful, day. Thank you so much for asking. How was yours?"
"Very tiring. I'm sorry. How are you?"
"I'm good. Better now that im talking to you"
"I'm glad. So, what is it that you wanted it?"
"I was wondering if I could pick up Henry from school tomorrow?"
"Why?"
"I have a surprise for him!"
"Oh! What is it?"
"Well, its kind of a surprise for you too, so, not telling"
"Seriously?"
"Yep. So, Can I?"
"Yes! As a matter of fact, I was going to ask you to do that. You beat me to it"
"Awesome. Oh, and when you come over tomorrow, don't forget to bring an overnight"
"Oh! So, we are staying over tomorrow?"
"Yes, absolutely!"
"I supposed that can be arranged. I'll put a change of clothes on Herrys backpack tomorrow"
"Awesome!"
"Alright. Im going to bed now. I'll see you tomorrow"
"That you will. Good night, babe"
"Good night, Emma"
When Emma woke up Friday morning, she was excited. She wanted to get to classes and then live classes as soon as possible even though she had Regina for the day. But today was the day she would show Henry his new nook right there in her apartment. And Emma was happy about that. In a way, it felt like a new chapter in life. Her apartment wasn't just hers anymore. She couldn't wait to see Henry's face when she showed him his room. And Regina's when she came by later. They both could bring a few things over and leave there in the apartment. Emma smiled and rose from bed to get started with her daily routine. She showered, got dressed, had some breakfast, packed her backpack, and then drove to the University.
When classes started, Emma tried her best to focus on Regina and not on the big watch on the wall. She tried her best. But she wanted time to pass by quickly. But it didn't. Instead, it dragged itself out. Emma rolled her eyes when she looked at the watch for the third time and the big pointer was still halfway. At least she had Regina's husky voice to keep her mind on track. When the class was finally done, Emma packed her stuff quickly. She literally just shoved everything inside completely carelessly. She had just reached the door when Regina's voice behind her said:
- Miss Swan, may I have a word with you please.
Emma turned around and walked back to Regina's desk. She patiently waited until the last three students on the room leave and for Regina to gathered her things. Maybe not so patient as Emma kept tapping her feet on the floor. When the room was finally empty, Regina looked at her and said:
- So, are you going to tell me what the surprise is?
- Nope!
- Come on, give me a hint!
- Not a chance, Mills.
- Fine! I have a class this afternoon but it's only half a period. I should be there before five.
- Awesome! – Emma said and winked - May I go now, Professor Mills?
- You are dismissed, Miss Swan!
Emma smiled at her and left the classroom. She jogged on the hallways all the way to the parking lot where her bug was. She entered the car and throw the backpack on the backseat before turning the engine on and drive to Henry's school. All the way there, Emma thought about the future. Her future with Henry and Regina. She thought about them staying over at her place. She thought about waking up in her room with Regina. Their room. She thought about family games and pizza nights. The raining days where they could just stay in and watch a movie. Emma smiled as all of those images filled her head and warmed her heart. So much that she arrived at Henry's in a blink. She parked the bug and left the car walking to the school gates. The security guard let her in without asking any questions. She smiled at him and thanked him when he opened the gate. She found Henry on his usual bench reading a comic book.
- Hey, Kid! – Emma greeted.
- Emma! – Henry said grinning – Mom said you have a surprise!
- I do!
- What is it?
- You'll find out in a bit.
- Why can you just tell me now?
- Because it will ruin the surprise.
Henry put his comic book inside his backpack and rose from the bench. Emma put her arm around his shoulder and they walked out of the school together. In the bug, Henry told Emma all about his day at school. Henry asked Emma what the surprise was about a million times and Emma just laughed saying he would see soon. The kid was completely impatient. He was a mini Regina alright, Emma smirked. When they arrived in the apartment, Emma and Henry dropped their backpacks on the couch. Emma took an eyemask from her back pocket and handed it to Henry.
- I'm gonna need you to put this on. – Emma said.
- Okay!
Much more agreeable then Regina, Emma smirked. He put the mask on and Emma adjusted to make sure he really couldn't see anything. When she was sure, Emma guided Henry trough the apartment. When they were both in front of the door Emma opened and said:
- Take off the mask, Kid!
Henry pulled the mask off his eyes and blinked a few times to adjust. He was amazed. His eyes were sparkling. He looked positively happy taking in all the sights.
- Is this my room? – Henry asked looking up at Emma.
- It sure is, Kid.
- Really?
- Yeah! Do you like it?
- I love it!
Henry catapulted himself on Emma hugging her. Emma smiled and hugged him back. When he let go, he ran to the living room and then came back with his backpack. He put it on the bed and sat down. He took the clothes he brought earlier and put it in the closet. He then took off some of his books and comics and put it on his desk. Emma was completely in love with the scene. Henry was making the room his and Emma felt like she could cry. He looked at the comics she had bought him and thanked her, saying he couldn't wait to read it. After that, they worked together on making something to eat in front of the tv.
It was a little after six when they heard a knock on the door. Henry rose from the couch to answer. Emma let him as she knew it was Regina. Emma looked at the door and saw Regina's genuine surprise at the sight of Henry greeting her by the door.
- Hi mom! – Henry said hugging his mother.
- Hello, my little Prince.
- Come on – Henry said pulling his mother's hand – You have to see my room!
- Your room? – Regina asked.
- Yes, Emma made me a room! – He said excitedly.
Emma stayed on the couch while Henry dragged his mother inside the apartment. But she couldn't stay longer. She wanted to see Regina's face too. She rose from the couch and closed the living room door before walking to Henry's bedroom. When she arrived they were already inside with Henry showing her everything. Emma hung by the door watching them together with a smile. Henry really was excited about the room and that warmed Emma's heart to the core.
- You did all this? – Regina asked looking at Emma.
- Yep! I know its not perfect, but…
- Its perfect, Emma – Regina said with a smile.
After that, they asked for takeout that Regina insisted on paying. They ate together in the kitchen and then watched a movie. It was a little after nine when Henry was dead to the world. Emma gently fished him from the sofa and carried him to his room. Regina went after her and they both changed Henry and tucked him in before walking to Emma's room.
They did their night routines and then laid down in bed facing each other. They were kissing. Just kissing. Regina's soft and warm lips moved with Emma's in a perfect gentle motion. Emma moaned every time Regina's tongue would make a detour and licked her lips. When Regina trapped her bottom lip with her teeth, Emma felt a rush of wetness down her panties. They make out a little more before Regina pulled away from Emma. She looked inside her eyes and gently ran her hand on her face. The gesture made her heart melt and she had to close her eyes for a second.
- You didn't have to do that – Regina said.
- I wanted too – Emma said – You are not mad, are you?
- No. No, of course not.
Regina smiled at Emma and then paused as if she was considering something. Emma ran her hand on her face and then kissed her gently before asking:
- What is it?
- I have to go to New York next weekend.
- Oh! Why?
- Work. I have a meeting with my parents New York legal office.
- O-Okay. Is it just the weekend?
- Yes. I want you to come with me.
- Really?
- Yes. Will you?
- Absolutely! – Emma sad and kissed Regina.
- Alright. I'll make the arrangements then. – Regina said with a yawn.
- Sleep?
- Yes, please!
Regina turned around in bed and Emma spooned her from behind. She kissed the back of her neck before closing her eyes. She thought about Regina's last request. I want you to come to New York with me, she said more or less. A whole weekend with Regina in New York City. Now that was something Emma could hardly wait for it.