Henry pushed his food around as he looked at Emma. Her mother was dazed and he could practically hear the wheels in her head turning. It has been a week since he suggested that Emma lived at the mansion. Emma told them that she's gonna handle telling Snow and Charming about her moving in but so far, she has just coughed and groaned, the words almost spilling out of her but not really.

'Ma, are you okay?'

Emma's head snapped up. 'Hmm?'

Henry resisted to roll his eyes, Snow might be watching him. 'You look like you're about to burst Ma, do you want to say something?'

Neil started crying and they all fell silent. Snow excused herself and stood up to attend to the screaming monster. This put a lull on the three remaining and Henry was starting to get pissed.

'Hey gramps. Ma is moving out.' He said as nonchalantly as possible.

Emma's eyes widened while Charming looked at him. 'What was that?'

'Emma is moving out, Gramps. She's coming to live with us.'

Charming's surprisingly trimmed eyebrows furrowed as he turned to Emma. Henry resumed eating. 'Emma, is this true?'

The blonde was still surprised at what was happening and was only able to nod. Charming crossed his arms and leaned back, enforcing his own brand of the threatening glare. Emma felt like she was having an out of body experience that she shrunk from it.

'Emma?'

'Yes, gramps. It's true. I'm tired of moving from house to house every week so I told Ma that she can live with us.'

Charming glanced at Henry but turned back the glare to Emma. She was still flabbergasted that Henry had to kicked her under the table, causing her to yelp. 'Yes, yes, I'm moving in with Regina... and Henry. Regina and Henry. The kid is right, plus we're getting a little cramped here. With the baby and all...'

Henry nodded proudly at his mother. 'I love Neil but it's getting hard to study when he's crying so much.'

The defensive facade melted and Charming understood where Henry was coming from. 'I understand but do you think this will be good for you, Emma? You could find an apartment near Miflin and maybe go from there.'

'You know I can't afford those snooty houses, Dad. I'm okay with this. Whatever Henry wants.'

Charming hesitated with Henry being there but had to ask. 'Are you not afraid that... Regina... might turn you into a toad?'

'Well, I already look like a bug so I don't think it's gonna make much of a difference.'

Henry giggled but Charming wasn't amused. 'What if... in your sleep, she kills you?'

'Dad!'

'Gramps!'

Snow choose this moment to come and sat back down, confused as to what made Emma and Henry cry out. 'What's going on?'

'Emma is moving in with Regina and Henry, Snow.' He sounded like a little kid telling on a classmate to the teacher. As much as he wants to lead, Snow was the alpha of their pairing and in this particular situation, he was glad that that is.

'You are? Why?'

Emma and son looked at each other, Snow's tone was deadly but since he was the beloved grandson, Henry spoke first. 'Grams because I'm tired moving from place to place. This was the best way I could think of to be with them together. Unless, you want my mom living here?'

Charming chuckled nervously. 'We definitely don't want that.'

Snow raised an eyebrow at him before she turned to Emma. 'What are your thoughts with this Emma?'

She calmed her nerves so as to not stutter. 'I agree. Henry needs stability right now more than ever. Two parents can give him that.' Emma shrugged, 'Regina agrees that this is a great idea, she even gave me a room that's just for me. Isn't that nice of her?'

Snow's face transformed to an unreadable block of bitch face. The three on the other side of the table looked at each other, silently banding should the white queen suddenly breathe fire. Henry took Emma's hand underneath the table and clasped his own on it, seeking comfort from her Saviour mother. Snow took a deep breath and Emma planted her feet on the floor, ready to run with his son out of the apartment the moment she sees red.

'Alright.' Snow said simply.

'Say what now?'

The matriarch sighed as she reached for the potatoes and scooped some to her plate. 'If you think that's best for your son, then do it. I'm in no place to stop you, Emma. Charming, you can breathe.'

They all took a collective breathe instead. Henry smiled at her grand mother before he took off and hugged her side. 'Thanks, Grams. I love you. We'll still have Thursday dinners every week.'

Snow finally spared a smile before she used one hand to hug back. 'You better or I'm coming to your mother's house and I'm snatching you two back.' She was kidding but Charming did take not none the less.

The threat somewhat scared Henry and he went back to his seat. 'So, I should probably help you pack, Mom. Should we start tonight?'

'Don't push it young man.'

[x]

Emma rang the doorbell and dropped her baggage on the porch. After the somewhat awkward dinner they had, they planned how they were going about moving out. It took until Sunday before Emma can finally take out her things and head on over to Regina's.

The blonde was excited. It was the last her last day of having looks thrown at her because she looks like a bug. No more teasing from teens and drunks, no more missing work just because no one will take her seriously, no more looking ridiculously cute. She was free. It also didn't hurt that she's gonna be under the roof of someone who cooks good and looked amazing.

She is definitely not oblivious of Regina's features. When they were still at each others throats, she actually had a crush on the Mayor and wanted to ask her out if it weren't for the attempted poisoning. Her feelings through out the year got muddled as different challenges were faced in front of them and now she's confused at best. She might have feelings for Regina but with all the things they face everyday, it has been boxed somewhere. Knowing that they are true loves forced that box open but that's something to ponder on for another time.

The door opened and what she saw definitely shocked her. Regina was standing in front of her glazed with a thin layer of sweat, in a white tank top and black leggings that wrapped around legs like second skin.

'I'm sorry about my state, Miss Swan. I was tending to my garden. Come in.' She pushed her hair back and shook it off.

'You garden like that?'

'What do you mean?'

Green eyes tracked down the body offered in front of her. 'Well, I see a whole lot of boobies and I'm betting once you turn, I'm gonna see your butt.'

Regina cocked her head to the side before she smirked. 'Betting or wishing?'

'I definitely wouldn't mind.'

She only rolled her eyes. 'Come on in and I'll show you to your room.'

Regina turned and Emma did check out her ass. It was as good as when it was encased in A Line skirts and the Sheriff stood there for about a minute or so, just watching them jiggle.

'Miss Swan, stop looking at my behind and move yours.'

Emma giggled as she picked up her luggage and followed, eyes still fused on her ass. It was a mystery how she didn't trip as she went up the stairs and walked down the hallway. Regina stopped by a door and opened, shifting so that Emma could come in first. Upon facing her, she caught the Sheriff's eyes still on nether regions.

'I'm rethinking if I really want you this near to me, Miss Swan.'

'Please don't. I'm so happy to be human again.'

'Well then, please, come in.'

Emma checked out the room. It was decked out and probably the best room she's had in her life. The bed was a Queen size, accompanied by two side tables. There was a couch on the right side of the room that seemed like a good nook for reading. Behind it was the closet and on the left side of the room was the vanity and the bathroom. She dropped the luggage on the foot of the bed and sat on it, feeling the covers with her left hand.

Regina came in as well and stood near her new housemate. 'Not that I was waiting but from how you spoke with conviction from the last time we talked, I thought you would be beating down my door that night. It is now a week and a half after. Did Snow stop you?'

Emma glared. 'It's hard to talk to Snow when she's always sleep deprived and breast feeding. Baby Neil is a monster. Her words by the way.'

'Huh. Should I wait for a thank you basket for forcing her to send you through the portal?'

'Don't hold your breath.'

Regina hummed before she sat beside Emma and crossed her legs. 'What happened then?'

Emma indulged herself with a little peak of the toned legs before answering the question. 'Henry did the telling. Guess he couldn't wait for her moms to be together. Snow couldn't refuse.'

'I don't appreciate that you used our son for this but I understand. I bet Snow warned you about me and told you to keep guard at all times.'

Emma sucked in a sharp breath and cringed. 'Yeah. She told me that I should always close my doors, never sleep until you were, keep a knife in my bed. You know, usual mother daughter conversation. Don't worry about it, I know you're not gonna kill me. You like me.' She leaned on her arm and blinked her eyes in rapid succession to try and look adorable.

The brunette did find it adorable but hid it behind pushing Emma away. 'You're right that I won't kill you. That's all.'

'You don't like me?' Now, she pouted. 'But I'm really cute. Look how cute I am.'

Regina swiftly stood up and walked to the door before Emma turned up the flirting even more. She shouldn't have encouraged the blonde with underwear comment. 'Make yourself comfortable, Miss Swan.'

'Wait, what are we having for lunch?'

'Henry and I are meeting at Granny's. I suppose you could come.'

Emma smiled. 'Sure, I'll be there.'

A couple hours after, they found themselves sitting in front of each other at Granny's without Henry. The teenager sent a text to Regina that he was gonna be a little late. He attended a practice at school and reasoned that it ran a little long. Emma couldn't wait for their son and immediately ordered burger and fries, calling it her appetizer and Regina for once didn't nag her for her choice in food. The blonde attacked the food with gusto and Regina thought about how her Sheriff was able to keep her body tight when this is how she eats.

'Emma, do you work out?'

Emma flashed a shit eating grin on her face. 'Did you just drop me a line?'

'Drop a what?'

'Right. I forgot you're not from this world. Did you just come on to me.'

Regina gasped, appalled. 'I did not. Whatever makes you say that?'

The burger was dropped back on the plate. 'Because that's like saying I look good. You said I look good.' Emma leaned back and nodded once, ever smugly. 'Tell me, Regina, what is it about me that you like the best? It is my collarbones?' She pulled the ring of her shirt and showed her decolletage.

'Miss Swan, this is a family establish-'

'Perhaps my arms?' Emma pulled off her jacket and flexed her right arm, making the muscles ripple.

Regina sighed and closed her eyes, feasting on the toned arm will just deflate the blonde's ego. 'Miss Swan-'

'Oh, wa-wait, maybe it's my abs you like.' Emma stood from her seat and pulled the shirt up just below her breasts. She sucked in air and the contours got more pronounced.

Regina opened her eyes and caught the woman in front of her almost half naked. 'Miss Swan! Put your shirt back down!' She kept her eyes on her face, trying really hard not to let it drip down to the show she was putting on. She has in occasion seen the Sheriff's midriff and it was indeed impressive.

'So, it's the abs. That's the one you like the most because you're trying so hard not to look at it.' Emma giggled as she pulled Regina's hand and laid it on her middle. Regina flushed red and couldn't snatch her hand back even with the couple people looking at them. 'Feel it, feel it, feel-'

'Swan?'

They both turned to the sound and saw Hook, looking at them and the somewhat intimate situation that they were in. Regina took her hand back finally and pulled Emma's top down. Emma softly laughed at Regina's action and sat back down. 'Hey, Hook.'

'I have been trying to talk to you for days, love.'

He has been. Emma's got a ton of missed calls and messages from Hook but at the time she was busy thinking of ways how to tell Snow and Charming that she was moving out. It was impressive that Hook finally knew how to work a phone but she just couldn't pay attention. 'Yeah, I'm sorry. I'm just a little distracted right now.'

Hook calmly approached and threw Regina recognition. 'Madam Mayor.'

'Killian.'

'Would you please excuse us? Swan and I need to talk about something.'

'No!' Emma protested and both parties were surprised at her reaction. 'I meant, it's rude to make Regina leave. What you have to say to me, you can say in front of her.'

Hook released his frustration with a breath but kept his cool demeanor. 'I really don't think it's a good idea for her to hear this.'

That raised Regina's eyebrow. 'Now, why is that?'

The tension was escalating and Emma decided to put a stop to it but standing. 'I'll be back.' She pulled Hook by the arm and dragged her out of the diner. They stopped at the hallway, Emma throwing Hook on the wall. 'What is it, Hook?'

Even after being man handled, Hook still kept him anger tempered. 'I went to your house and Snow told me that you're living with Regina.'

Emma rolled her eyes. It was now obvious where this was going. 'It was what Henry wanted, okay? The kids tired from moving from house to house every week. That's all there is.'

Hook nodded, he accepted it without thinking since it was Henry's request. He knew that Emma's son always comes first with her. 'Well, what did I walk into? She was touching you.'

'Hook, I was just kidding with her.'

'Did she really have to touch you?'

'I pulled her hand to touch me! You have to stop being jealous all the time.'

Hook shook her head. 'You actually wanted her to touch you?'

'I told you we were just kidding!' Emma now screamed. This has always been a problem for them every time Regina's mentioned. His jealously over the Mayor was irrational and he might have a valid reason now but that still didn't stop Emma from being pissed.

'What was I supposed to think, Emma? You're not answering my calls, you're not reaching out to me.. It's as if you've already breaking up with me but you're just afraid of telling. I love you, Emma but do you love me? Or do you love her?'

'I'm not...' Emma sighed. Frustration now mixed with anger and the blonde just wanted to get away from Hook. When she doubled over, she saw herself slowly being turned to a bug again and it annoyed her even more. She needed to go back to Regina so she just said what she really felt. 'I'm not in love with you, Hook and this is not working out anymore. I'm sorry but I need time-'

'Swan, why do look like an insect?'

Emma grunted and pulled out her phone. They talked about maintaining the image of Emma already being cured of the lady bug dust so nobody can saw her in it again. She typed furiously, missing a couple buttons.

Rgina, com to the back alle. Pls. Im a bug.

'Swan, what's going on? Is this why you're breaking up with me?'

'Of course not, this is just a thing that's happened recently.'

'Okay. You never answered my question earlier however. Do you love her?'

Emma's jaw squared and she looked Hook straight in the eye. 'I don't love Regina.'

Some mirth was found in his eyes as he looked over her shoulder. Emma looked back and saw Regina standing a couple feet away from them. Her face was unreadable but Emma was sure that she heard it. Being this near, the dusts effect started to dissipate and Hook stood there confused.

'You need to leave, Hook.' Emma walked away from him and nodded to Regina before they went back in.

Henry was already on the table smiling at the both of them but his smile dropped when he sensed the tension. 'Hey moms, what's wrong?'

'Nothing, nothing, lets just eat, okay?'

Emma faked a smile and he noticed. He turned to his other mother and she did the same. For the time being Henry felt it prudent not to push. He reached for a menu instead and started reading it, picking something new for once. 'Okay, if you guys say so.'


Author's Notes: For those who are sending reviews, thank you. I enjoy reading your words.