Chapter Twenty-Three: Going Home

When Emma woke up in the morning she was face to face with a very sleeping Regina. Their faces were so close together that Regina was blowing air onto Emma's face. Emma smiled and stretched in bed before running her fingers on Regina's face, moving some hair off her eyes. Regina stirred but didn't wake so, Emma moved even closer to her and kissed the tip of her nose and then the corner of her mouth, her chin, and finally her lips. Regina stirred in bed again and took a deep breath before slowly opened her eyes to a very smiling Emma.

- Morning – Regina said in a sleepy voice.

- Hi! – Emma said grinning.

- What time is it? – Regina asked.

- I have no idea!

- We should go back to sleep then.

- Nope! – Emma said - You promised me a day out.

- Did I?

- Yes, Regina! We are seeing the city together today! – Emma said bringing Regina closer to her.

- If you want me out of bed, you probably shouldn't be getting this close. – Regina said.

- Oh! And why is that?

- Because – Regina pecked Emma's lips – When you are this close – She ran a finger down her collarbone – You give me other ideas.

- What other ideas?

- Ideas that don't involve leaving this bed at all!

- Well…I don't mind doing things in bed – Emma said sheepishly – After you take me out! – Emma said pushing the sheets to the side and leaving the bed.

- No! - Regina said - Get back here, Miss Swan.

- If you want me, you are gonna have to take me…in the sower.

Emma walked the short distance to the bathroom and closed the door behind her. She stepped inside the shower and almost moaned when the hot water hit her body, moving her neck from one side to the other releasing the sore muscle. Emma was so lost in the feeling of the running water on her skin that she missed Regina snicking into the shower. She grabbed Emma's breast from behind her, making Emma jumped at the suddenly contact. Regina played with her nipples making Emma moaned and drop her weight onto her. Regina kissed the side of Emma's neck, sucking the wet skin with her mouth. Regina stretched her hand and took the showerhead from the wall and turned it on. She held Emma's waist firmly with one arm and whispered in her ear:

- Spread for me.

- Yes!

That was all Emma managed to say before spreading her legs open for Regina. Regina adjusted the pressure and held it between Emma's legs, directing the water flow straight to her clit.

- You look so beautiful like this – Regina whispered on Emma's ear.

- Oh, fuck, Regina!

Emma brought her and down and held her pussy open for Regina while the water assaulted her clit. Her other hand went straight to Regina's ass, digging her nails on her flesh every time the water hit a particular spot.

- Do you want to come? – Regina asked.

- Yes!

- Yes, what?

- Yes, Regina. Please, make me come.

Regina adjusted the water pressure again, making it even more strongly than before on Emma's clit. Emma felt her stomach clench and her legs turn into gelly. She could hardly support herself up anymore. If it wasn't for Regina's stronghold on her she knew she would fall. When the water hit with full force a particular spot on her clit, Emma held her breath and came strongly, digging her nails on Regina's skin. And then her legs cave. She couldn't hold herself up anymore. Regina let go of the showerhead and held Emma. She didn't let her fall. She kept on whispering I got you on Emma's ears, while her eyes were close and her breathing uneven.

- Hey. Come back to me – Regina whispered gently.

- Oh, God, Regina! – Emma said opening her eyes.

- I could get used to the sound of that.

- Good! Because that's my favorite sound to make too.

Emma gently pushed Regina's arm from her waist and turned in the embrace to kiss her. After a good makeout session, the continued with the shower, with Emma helping Regina to wash everywhere. When they were done with the shower and out of the bathroom, Regina called room service and ordered breakfast. Emma was in the bathroom arguing with the mirror, and her eyes, because they were once again bothering her and she would have to out wearing her glasses. She had just put them on when Regina walked in.

- Oh! – Regina said when she saw Emma.

- What?

- We are yet to take advantage of you wearing nothing but that – Regina said pointing at Emma's glasses.

- We do, don't we? – Emma said winking at Regina.

- Yes! – Regina said as she walked towards Emma, wrapping her arms around her waist – I wish we had more time.

- Me too. God, I can't believe I have to go back to classes tomorrow.

- Hey, that's my class, Miss Swan. – Regina reprimanded.

- I know – Emma said kissing cheek – Wear something that will make your ass pop, okay?

- Oh my God!

Regina said letting go of Emma. And that was when they heard a knock on the door. Regna walked out of the bathroom to answered the door. When Emma left the bathroom she was met with a wonderful kart full of breakfast goodies. Emma was completely famished. Last night's activities combined with this morning made her extremely hungry. They had their breakfast together talking about where should they go. When the food was eaten, they finished getting ready and went out to see the city.

Emma held Regina's hand the whole day. From the moment they left the hotel room from the walk they did around the city. They went to see the Museums, something Emma was really excited about doing with Regina. First, they went to the Metropolitan Museum where Emma was completely fascinated with the ancient Egypt section. After that, they went to the American Museum of Natural History. And once again Emma was completely amazed by everything she saw in there. She literally felt like a child as she looked up to the dinosaur fossils. Their bones were so huge, they really were magnificent creatures. How could something that big ever go into extension? Life really was crazy! And Emma was really happy that she chose to see all of this with Regina. It was amazing to see all of that and doing it for the first time with Regina was definitely something Emma would treasure for life.

After the Museums, they walked more around the city. Regina took Emma to see other parts of town, things most tourists don't know about it. Regina always held Emma's hand strongly between hers. At Nightfall, Regina took Emma to Lil' Frankie's for what she called an authentic Italian pizza. Well, as authentic as one can be outside of Italy. Emma had never tasted such a good pizza before in her life. She always thought that the pizzas she ate back home were good, but that one was simply phenomenal! Regina really was spoiling the cheap out of Emma. After the pizza, they took one last walk around town. Emma thought about how beautiful the city lights were at night. Everything was so perfect. She couldn't believe they had a flight to catch at ten and then go back to normal life. Emma thought that she looked to her side. No! As long as she had Regina in her life, nothing would be just normal. Life was now filled with love and a sense of family with Regina and Henry. Life was good now. She didn't have to escape from it anymore. No more running. No more…

- What? – Regina asked.

- What, what?

- You are staring!

- You are pretty enough to stare at.

- Nice try, Miss Swan – Regina said and smirked – But I think we should go back to the Hotel. We still have to pack!

- Yes! – Emma said pouting.

- We'll have more trips – Regina said squeezing her hand.

- Promise?

- I promise.

Emma leaned in and captured Regina's lips in a short quick kiss meant to show all of her appreciation for the other woman. They walked back to the hotel and packed. The trip to the airport was quick even though they arrived at the boarding gate at the last warning. The trip back home was calmed and too short for Emma's liking. They arrived back in Boston at eleven fifteen at night. Regina told Emma she had arranged a car for them. Emma insisted she could take an Uber and that Regina should go straight home but Regina told her that a few more minutes wouldn't make that much of a difference. When Emma said she needed to rest for her class tomorrow, Regina said she wanted to spend more time with her and that worked like a charm on shutting Emma up and melt her heart in the process. The drive to Emma's place was quiet. They were both very tired from the day they had. In the car, Emma wrapped her arms around Regina who had her head resting on her shoulder. Regina fell asleep on top of her. When the car stopped in front of Emma's building she sighed. She would have to wake up Regina and that was literally the worse thing ever.

- Hey – Emma said running her hand on Regina's face – Wake up, sleepyhead.

- I'm not sleeping.

- Yes, you are, babe – Emma smirked.

- Are we home yet?

- My place!

- Oh! Yes, right. I'll help you get your bag.

- No, no, no, no, no. You stay here.

- Why?

- You are tired. And I only have one bag. It will be fine.

- Okay. I guess I was more tired then I realized.

- You are – Emma said and kissed Regina - See you tomorrow?

- Yes, you will – Regina said kissing her again

Emma got out of the car and took the suitcase the driver had already placed it on the floor. Emma kissed Regina one last time before entering the building. Once inside her apartment, Emma crashed on the couch. She was tired. But God, she had never ever had a better weekend than this one. Everything was perfect. Regina was perfect. Life was perfect. And nothing would never, ever destroy that. Right?