Chapter Thirty-Five: Rushed Morning
Emma woke up to the loud sound of the alarm clock. Still in her sleep, Emma stretched her arm to the nightstand, trying to get the noise o stop. She tapped her phone a few times but the loud noise was still on. Emma popped one eye open and then the other, grabbing her phone. There was nothing. The noise wasn't coming from her phone. She heard light movement coming from her side and then the noise stopped. Emma turned around and saw Regina standing up by her purse.
- Come back to bed! – Emma sleepily said.
- Hi – Regina said walking back and laying down next to Emma – Sorry I woke you.
- You didn't – Emma said as she curled up on Regina – Your phone did. Why is it ringing at five in the morning?
- Because it's the time I wake up on weekdays.
- You wake up at five? We don't have classes until eight!
- I know – Regina kissed the top of her head – But the mornings are usually a bit of a rush. I have to get ready and then Henry, make breakfast, drive him to school. It's just easier if I wake up a little earlier.
- Do we have to rush this morning? – Emma asked looking up at Regina.
- Especially this morning – Regina smirked – But I supposed we can enjoy the bed for a few more minutes.
- Okay!
Emma closed her eyes. The steady sound of Regina's heartbeat made her dizzy and soon she was asleep again. When Emma woke for the second time, it was to the sound of her own alarm clock. She pulled away from a sleeping Regina and grabbed her phone from the nightstand tapping the button to stop the noise. It was six in the morning. Emma looked to her side and it broke her heart that she would have to wake Regina. She was sound asleep, looking so perfect and beautiful that Emma didn't have the heart to wake her. Except that she had to. Emma moved closer to her put a hand on Regina's face. She then kissed her right eye, then the left, one cheek, the tip of her nose, and then the other cheek.
- Hey, babe – Emma whispered on Regina's ear – Its time to wake up.
- What? – Regina breathed in.
- We have to wake up now – Emma whispered again – Its six AM.
- WHAT? – Regina asked waking up fully – I fall asleep again? Damn it!
- Sorry. But we don't have to be in such a hurry today. Its Tuesday, you don't have the morning class.
- I do today – Regina said standing up – I made a deal with the third year. We'll have a simulated jury this morning and no class Friday afternoon.
- Oh!
- Yes! I need to wake up Henry. We are going to be late.
- No, we won't! – Emma said getting up and walking to Regina – I'll go wake Henry while you get all powerfully ready. I'll make breakfast and then I can change myself.
- I need to be at the University at seven. – Regina said going through her bag – Damn it!
- Regina, calm down - Emma wrapped her arm around Regina's waist - I'll get Henry to school. You just change and have some food and coffee before you have to go.
- Oh! That could work – Regina said looking at Emma – Are you sure you don't mind?
- Of course, not! – Emma said pecking her lips – Now, can I get a good morning kiss?
Yes! – Regina leaned in and gave Emma a light kiss on the lips – Good Morning.
- Morning, babe. – Emma pecked her back – I'll go get the kid ready.
- Thank you, Emma! – Regina said looking at her.
- Anytime!
Emma kissed Regina one more time before putting on a tank top and shorts. She walked out of the bedroom to wake Henry. She gently pushed the door open and to her surprise, the boy was already dressed in his school uniform brushing his hair on the mirror.
- Morning, Kid – Emma said entering the room.
- Hi, Emma! Where is mom? – Henry asked.
- She's getting ready.
- Still? Did you make her oversleep again?
- I sure did, Kid – Emma laughed – Oh, and, you are rolling to school with me today?
- Cool! – Henry said back.
- Alright, I'm gonna go get breakfast ready. Meet me in the kitchen when you are done.
- Okay!
Emma walked to the kitchen and started to get breakfast ready. She put the coffee on the coffee machine and turned it on. She then opened the fridge taking eggs, a couple of apples, and strawberries. She chopped the fruits into a bowl and placed it on the table. Emma then started on the eggs, putting a few pieces of bread on the toaster at the same time. Henry walked into the kitchen and took the milk from the fridge, pouring himself a glass. Emma placed the eggs and toast in front of him and then made a plate for herself and Regina. She had just sat down on the chair when Regina walked into the kitchen. Emma's eye widened and her jaw dropped. Regina looked absolutely beautiful dressed in a grey dress and matching suit with dark makeup.
- Morning, Sweetie – Regina said kissing the top of Henry's head.
- Good morning, mom!
- Close your mouth, darling. – Regina said kissing Emma's lips.
- Wow – Emma watched Regina getting coffee – You look, just wow.
- Thank you! – Regina sat down in front of Emma – Henry honey, Emma is taking you to school this morning.
- Yeah, I know – Henry said back. – Are you picking me up too? – Henry asked looking at Emma.
- No, I am – Regina said.
- Cool!
The trio ate their breakfast in relative peace. Regina ate most of the fruit bowl but made sure Henry and Emma had some as well. When she was done, she left the apartment in a hurry kissing Henry and Emma goodbye. Henry went to the leaving room to watch TV while Emma got ready to go to University. She took a quick shower and changed into her usual jeans, tan top, jacket, and boots. She fixed her backpack and soon they were off the door. When they entered the bug, they both threw their backpack on the back seat and took their respective seats on the front. The drive to Henry's school was fairly quick and filled with goofy talk. When Emma parked in front of the school, Henry stretched himself to reach for his backpack on the back seat. He then hugged Emma and kissed her cheek before leaving the bug wishing her a good day at school. Emma stood still for a moment, letting the feeling wash over her. She nearly teared up and drove back to Harvard with a silly grin on her face all the way. Classes were done quickly that day and she even stole a glance at Regina in the cafeteria during her break. She also saw Killian in the hallway but he didn't attempt to talk to her and Emma was grateful for that. After classes, Emma went straight home. She cleaned up the kitchen but couldn't bring herself to make the bed. It still had her smell. Their smell, the smell of their lovemaking, and Emma couldn't bring herself to destroy that. She spent the rest of the day studying and writing a few essays. Regina texted to thanked her for taking Henry to classes and Emma rolled her eyes. Regina didn't have to thank her for that. She knew it sound crazy, but, in a way, she felt like Henry was her kid too. Hers and Regina. She told her about what happened earlier with Henry and she could tell Regina was wept. She did too. They made plans for the weekend and then Emma asked her for help with studying. Emma quite liked to have Regina explaining the things she didn't quite understand. She had a way of teaching that always made things bright and clear to Emma. And there was no funny business. Regina always shifted into full Professor Mills mode and Emma loved her even more for it. Once Emma was done, she chilled curled up with a good book and hoped the week would pass by soon so she could fully be with her family again.