Author's Notes: Quite the stretch when it comes to Regina but I wanted to do it so I did. Thank you for the wonderful reviews.

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'Emma, be extremely careful, okay? That's expensive. Hold! Hold on to it a little better. Christ, you're going to give me a heart attack.' Regina wiped her hand on the towel near the sink. She finally bequeathed the task of washing the finer china to Emma but she was now seriously doubting if she did the right thing. A baby goat had better eye and hand coordination than the Sheriff.

It has been a week since they've been living together and they all worked like a well oiled machine. Emma started working again, at Regina's office this time and told her father, giving the reason that Regina is gonna need the expertise of the Sheriff for a project they are gonna be launching. It was a flimsy excuse but he bought it thankfully. Regina promised in that amount of time to find a cure to this but it was proving to be a task and a half, forcing Emma to cancel Thursday night dinner with her parents. Snow didn't say much because it was Henry who let her know.

Emma sighed. 'Regina, if you don't stop screaming, I will drop the goddamn plate. You need to calm down.'

'Alright, alright... Just be careful.'

'I am careful... Oops!' One plate almost slipped the soapy hands and Regina dove into the sink to potentially grab it. Emma laughed at this as she continued rinsing it. 'You should've seen your face! You almost popped a vein!'

Regina wanted to slap any part of the infuriating blonde but held back since she was still holding something fragile. 'I am not amused by your childish antics, Miss Swan.'

'Oh, cmon. You love my...' She air quoted and the action created one soap bubble, which Regina popped. '...antics Regina. I've only been here one week and you're more smiley.'

''You smile more', seriously, Miss Swan. English isn't that hard.'

Emma rolled her eyes. 'Bite my ass, Madame Mayor. Admit it, you enjoy me being here. I'm loud, I'm funny and I initiate movie nights. Like tonight.' She moved to the last plate. 'I still can't believe you haven't watched Scream. How in the world have you not watched the best movie of all time? It's seriously amazing.'

'I'm a busy woman, Emma. I do not have time to sit around and watch movies all the time.' The final plate was done and Emma deposited it on the drying rack. She fisted the air and started singing Don't You by Simple Minds. She always did that when she particularly proud of something. Regina looked at her like she had gone crazy. 'What the hell are you doing?'

'Don't tell me you haven't watched The Breakfast Club.' Regina shook her head no and Emma just gaped at her. 'We need to dedicate a day for just watching movies, Regina. You're missing a lot. Is the movie queued up?'

'Yes and Henry has the popcorn, which is probably all gone by now.'

'C'mon.'

Emma dried her hand before she took Regina's. They went to the living room and just as Regina predicted, the popcorn was almost gone. 'Henry, what the hell, man? That popcorn was supposed to be for all of us!'

'Miss Swan, do not swear at our child.'

'He ate the popcorn!'

'Well, you both were taking too long in the kitchen so I got bored. What were you doing in the back anyway?'

'I was kissing your mother.' She said smugly.

Regina gasped and Henry mouth opened.

'Henry, I was not kissing Emma.' Regina turned to Emma, who was giggling. 'Miss Swan, can we please?'

'Kiss more? Sure.'

They were still close enough that Emma leaned in pouting while she closed her eyes. She also made kissing noises before her lips landed on a palm and was pushed back. She opened her eyes to Regina furious and to Henry looking anywhere but them. The teenage boy dropped the bowl on the couch and stood up, eyes fixed on the floor. 'I'll go make some more popcorn.' He scampered away and almost triped in the process.

'That's how you deal with him.' Emma took her seat and grabbed a couple kernels, chucking them all in her mouth.

'Emma, do not do that again.' The words 'You're giving him hope' were considered but was left out.

Emma frowned. 'Fine, fine, fine. Okay, now come sit beside me.'

It was their arrangement during movie nights. Emma on the right, Regina on the middle and Henry on the left. Henry's location was for when he would fall asleep, which he almost always does. He would lay his head on her mother's lap and doze off halfway before the movie was done. Emma's location was because it was the closest to the side table that holds the food.

'What is the movie about again?' Regina took off her heels and crossed her legs, placing a throw pillow on her lap, already anticipating Henry's head in it.

'It was about a serial killer who kills people.'

'Very informative retort as usual.' She deadpanned. 'Can you please give me more details?'

'No. Just watch the damn movie.' Emma reached for the remote and pressed play. 'Okay, let's start.'

'How about Henry?'

'He's already watched this with me a couple times. Plus, he's probably washing his eyes with bleach right now. Shh shh it's starting.'

The first scene with Casey Becker played and Emma was immediately beguiled. She tucked her feet one over the other and the space created the perfect nook for the bowl of popcorn. Her reaction intigued Regina and for a minute or so, she just watched the blonde. The green eyes were almost sparkling, face splashed with childish glee.

'I know I'm pretty now stop looking at me and watch the movie...'

Regina scoffed. 'You think too highly of yourself, Miss Swan. I don't find you pretty.'

'Okay, that's a flat out lie but I can't focus on that-' The caller on the phone revealed who he really was and Emma's attention slowly tuned out Regina. She was even saying the lines together with the killer and was acting a little bit.

Regina only side eyed before she watched too. Soon enough poor Steve was killed and the brunette jumped. 'Is she gonna get killed Emma? Oh God!' The chair was thrown to the door and Regina's hands grabbed Emma's arm.

The blonde checked out the hand attached to her. Her eyes flickered up to Regina's terrified eyes and the slightly disturbed breathing. 'Are you okay?'

'Of course, of course...' She composed herself and got her hand back.

'Regina, it's gonna get worse from this. Are you afraid of scary movies?'

Regina huffed. 'I was the Evil Queen, Miss Swan. I have seen far more scarier things than a braless less girl being attacked by a masked figure. I was merely surprised. Now, can we please go back to watching this movie?'

'That's really the first thing you noticed?'

'Hush!'

The background music slowed down a bit and Regina was on the edge of her seat. To stop her from grabbing Emma, she placed both hands and the edges of the throw pillow, nails already leaving indentations on the foam. She squeaked when the killer grabbed Casey from the window and twisted the pillow as they both ran through the garden. Emma has stopped watching the movie completely and just stared at the Mayor. She was badass personified and it was amusing how she's reacting right now. The killer stabbed Casey in the chest and Regina moved back on the couch. 'Oh god, the parents...'

Emma knew that the next scene would be a jump scare so she took Regina's hands from the pillow and opened them up. Regina was confused but was quickly grabbed by the smoke alarm sound from the screen. Casey being dragged across the grass all bloodied earn a gasp from her and soon enough...

'Get in the car. Drive down to the Mackenzies''

'No. No, not my daughter.'

'Just go.'

'Not my daughter.'

'Call the police.'

At the scream of the mother, Regina flung herself to Emma and hid in her neck. The two hands came together in her torso, fully having her in a tight hug. She didn't even look up to see the image of Casey Becker hanging from the tree. Her face was firmly tucked in her neck.

Henry came back from the kicthen with a fresh batch of snacks in his hand when he saw his mothers in a compromising position. 'Ma, Is Mom okay?'

Emma lamely tapped Regina's shoulders. 'Of course, she's just likes smelling me too much.'

'Shut up, this is your fault.' Regina whispered.

'Yup, she likes me too much.'

The movie mellowed out and Regina detached herself from Emma. She got a little used to the scares as the movie played but still kept close to the blonde should something happen. Halfway through, Emma was sure her jacket had holes from Regina's nails and the shirt she was wearing underneath was as crumpled as five day old newspaper. Henry stayed on the far right this time, settling his head on the arm rest. It became obvious to him that Emma was just kidding about her mother smelling her and she was actually terrified. Seeing her mother this human amused him.

'Are they seriously having a party when there is a killer on the loose? Where are there parents? Why is no one supervising them?'' Regina rapid fired.

'If I may Mom, I would never do that. I would never be that careless.'

Emma chuckled. 'Give it up, Hen. You're not getting extra money for your allowance.'

'What? I wasn't-'

'That's dear... but Emma's right. You are not getting extra money. What you have now is more than enough.' She tapped the socked foot of her son and smiled at the pout that was thrown at her.

'Fine... I'm going up, I have homework to finish anyway, you guys continue cuddling or something.' Henry stood up and Emma paused the movie. 'I know I said I was okay with you guys being true loves and everything but seeing it up close makes me...' He shuddered and almost retched. The teenage boy was gone in a flash, leaving both a little flustered.

'Rude.' Emma commented. 'Come here, Regina. We're free from his abnormally large brown prying eyes.' She waved the Mayor in as she opened her arms.

Regina wasn't gonna do it but Principal Himbry was slashed to death and she curled herself against the blonde, tucking her feet under. The screams of the old man made her flinch and she once again set up camp on the long neck. She definitely did not smell the blonde the couple times she was near her but Regina got curious. She sniffed once and was pleasantly surprised that Emma smelled good. There was some citrus notes, some white musk and floral blossoms.

'Since you're there already, can you also kiss my neck? I love those.'

The scene playing was just Randy, Stu and Billy talking so Regina came up. 'Why are you so intent on getting me to kiss you, Miss Swan? Do you have a crush on me?'

'Crush? What are we, in the third grade?'

Since she was already close, Regina moved to turn Emma's face to her. 'Do you want to kiss me, Emma?' The blood red lip was bitten and she leaned in.

Emma gulped. 'I...'

'Close your eyes...' When she did, Regina lifted the pillow and pushed it in Emma's face, suffocating her breathing and libido.

The blonde pushed it off and scowled. 'Just because of that, you're on your own with this movie. The killer kills everyone, you know. Rose McGowan is gonna die next, don't you love her from Charmed?' She took her hands off of Regina's shoulders and folded them, titling her head up haugtily. 'She's gonna be trapped in the doggy door of the garage door and will die by... actually I don't know it's weird, she could easily have pushed herself off an ran but she will die and my body is not for hugging anymore.' Finally, she shook off her head.

'What... a great loss. Don't worry, Miss Swan, I'm gonna be just fine.' Regina distanced herself too.

They were quiet for a couple minutes before the scene that Emma just talked about played and Regina started feeling very anxious.

'Oh, you wanna play psycho killer? Can I be the helpless victim? Okay, let's see... No, please don't kill me, Mr. Ghost Face. I wanna be in the sequel!'

Regina grabbed the pillow and started deforming it again.

'Cut, Casper. That's a wrap.'

When Tatum's arm was sliced, Regina stiffened. The poor pillow looked unrecognizable and Emma took pity on the item and the holder. 'Alright, alright, come here...'

No thinking twice, Regina tackled her with a hug just in time for Tatum to try and fit herself through the doggy door. Emma petted the black locks and kissed the crown. 'There's my girl. There's a bed scene coming up. Snuggle to me closer.'

'Emma!'

[x]

Regina was already in bed and reading a book. The movie thankfully finished after a half an hour more and in that time, she used Emma's body to soften the blow of the scenes. The blonde said once that she bruises like a peach so she would probably be covered in purple marks. With how smug she was with Regina needing her for once, the Mayor couldn't care less.

They cleaned up after, Emma still teasing by scaring her at every turn. The Sheriff got a few punches to the arm because of this but she just laughed it off. When all the lights on the first floor was off, they both went up and checked on Henry. The teenage boy was already tucked and snoring so they bid each other good night and retiring to their rooms.

As Regina was going about her usual night routine, she couldn't help but feel the hair on the back of neck stand up. Everything suddenly seemed like a good place for a killer to hide and she was coiled for the inevitable attack. Having magic at her disposal calmed her a bit but the usual quiet of her bedroom has turned eerie. So eerie that she embarrassingly run back to her bed and covered herself from head to toe with a blanket.

A few minutes passed and Regina realized just how ridiculous she was acting. It was a gooddamn movie and her reality has been much scarier. The blanket was pushed off of her and she grabbed the book that she's been meaning to read for days now. Immersing herself into another fictional world made her forget about the walk she did on Woodsboro. That is until she heard the rattling on her window. Regina put down the book and checked out what made the quick raps. There was nothing on the window but a couple of leaves from the tree nearby.

She was getting back to her bed when the sounds happened again and she turned back. The wind was moving the branches to the window. Although debunked, she still didn't feel good about being alone in her room. It was irrational and down right crazy but she needed someone else to protect her from the nigth terrors. It was her fault anyway for making everyone watch the goddamn movie. Regina knew Emma would hold this over her head for days but it would be a sleepless night for her if she doesn't do this. She just can't risk the wrinkles since time was already moving forward.

Wrapping her expensive silk robe around her body, she quickly got out of bed and walked down the hall to Emma's bed. The door was opened and got on after she shed the robe. The dip in the matress didn't do much in walking Emma up and finally she was able to calm down. The snoring blonde was able to calm her down. How ridiculous was that?

'Ridiculous.' She turned to her side, facing Emma and finally closed her eyes to sleep.

Unbeknownst to the brunette, some of her hair fell on Emma's nose and it scrunched. The stimuli didn't go away so the button nose got more irritated and she eventually sneezed.

'Ugh.. Emma, you're disgusting.'

Emma opened her eyes and saw a mop of black hair in front her, causing her to panic. 'Holy fucking cousin it!' She kicked her feet to move away and eventually dropped down on the floor.

Regina pushed her hair back and saw the blonde backing herself up to the closet. 'Emma, what the hell is happening?'

'Regina? Holy shit, I thought you were some... freaking scary movie character or something.' Emma huffed and tried to get her breathing under control. Her heart was beating so fast, she could've sworn it almost jumped out of her chest.

'I maybe free of make up but I know I still look stunning.' Regina defended.

'I know, I know, you're beautiful. What are you doing here? Why are you in my bed... Wait, oh my god...' Emma covered her breasts with one arm and her crotch with the other free hands. 'Are you...? Oh my god.' She giggled.

'What?'

'Okay... but you have to be gentle... I'm a delicate flower-'

Regina scoffed. 'Excuse me?'

'It's my first time, Regina. You're the first.'

'Oh for God sakes, can you stop being an idiot for five minutes?!'

Emma shrugged before she stood up and sat on the edge. 'But seriously folks, what are you doing here?'

Regina sighed. 'The branches were...' She swallowed. '...of the tree outside was rapping on my window and I got... a little freaked out.' Emma started chuckling and she hurled a pillow her way. 'This is your fault! You made me watch that admittedly great horror movie and now I can't sleep without thinking someone is gonna jump out of my closet with a knife!'

'Aww... You need me to sleep. That's so cute, Regina.'

'Breathe a word of it and you will go back to being a bug. I will actually find a dust that will make that permanent and you'll have to walk around the town looking like-'

'Alright, alright, stop threathening me.' She moved up the bed and laid down. 'Come here, come on... I wanna sleep.'

Regina inched closer and soon enought they were both cuddled together with no indication of where each started and ended. The toned arms were drapped around the small waist and Regina took her spot near Emma's collarbone. 'No more scary movies, Miss Swan.'

'Okay, okay... No more...'

'Good. Good night.'

'But can we still cuddle? You smell good.'

'No.'

Emma hummed. 'So Scream 2, tomorrow?'

'Just try it, Miss Swan.'

'Don't underestimate me, Madame Mayor, you have no idea what I'm capable of.' Emma grinned before she fell back asleep.