'Regina, it's just a camp at school. Plus my mother and father are there. He's gonna be fine.' Emma reassured.
It was the annual English camp and unlike last year when it was postponed because the town was battling villains, this year it was pursued. The meeting of the parents was a couple days ago and Regina was trying not to be as frantic as she usually was regarding her son since Snow was heading the meeting. Now, she can't help her self. Every little scenario in her head was playing and the one thing she needed for it to stop was see Henry.
'What if someone...Do you think I should've casted a protective spell on him?' Her hands were bordering on calloused due to her wringing it for hours now.
Emma poured a glass of wine and handed it to the brunette. 'You need to relax, Regina... Drink this, it's your favorite.'
The wine was halfed in one go. 'I'm just freaking out, right?'
'Yes...'
'I need to calm down, right...'
'Yes, you do...' Emma has been wanting to transfer to the living room and watch a movie for a half an hour now but no such luck. 'C'mon, babe, let's watch the movie. It's a good one. We're watching the third Scream movie.'
'If you wanted to sleep in my bed tonight, you could've just asked Emma.' She said distractedly.
The reply piqued Emma's interest. Even with David's concerns, they felt a little better with hanging out outside. They kept to their routine, wanting to seem as normal as they can and it was bringing them that much closer together. Emma was still her usual ebullient self and she was noticing that it edged Regina less and less. 'Okay, can I sleep with you tonight? Were all alone...' She came closer and slowly wrapped her arms around her waist. 'I could.. calm you down...'
Regina's eyes finally focused and moved back with Emma so close. 'And what does 'calm you down mean' to you, hmmm?'
'Kissing your neck. I've gotten very fond of your cheeks the past few days... maybe it's time to step it up?' She wagged her eyebrows.
'Dear, you have kissed me once on the cheeks. There is no way you've gotten enough of them in that amount of time.'
Looking off dreamily, she spoke. 'It was such a good one that it's enough for a lifetime.'
'And you even rhymed.'
'I did, did you enjoy that?'
Regina shook her head no.
'But seriously folks, Henry is gonna be fine. Now, can we watch the movie?'
'Can we drive down there just so I can see that.. the school is not going up in smoke? Please?'
She would be lying if Emma said that she wasn't concerned as well so she acquiesced. 'We can but let's do that a little later. We don't want to embarrass kid, okay? Now, can we watch the movie? It will distract you enough so you won't poof yourself.'
Regina sighed. 'Okay, okay. Are we really watching Scream?'
'No, we're watching The Proposal.' Emma made a show of bringing her hands closer, expecting the other to take it. Their holding hands has gotten to the point where Regina doesn't even notice and actually seeks the blonde's. With an actual grin, she reciprocated. 'You can be sweet too, Regina, you know that?'
'Don't get used to it.' She deflected and tugged, finally getting out of the kitchen. 'So, is this a scary movie? As you have stated, we are alone. Is this your ruse in getting me into your bed?'
'Hey, you came into my bed. Don't think I've forgotten that.' Their hands broken apart when both sat down on the couch.
Regina groaned. 'You will never let me live that down, are you?'
'Nope.' Emma turned in her seat and faced the brunette who was already casually leaning back. 'It makes you blush... and I like making you blush...' Eyes sparkling, she focused on the serene face in front of her and played with the stray black locks. 'You always look so beautiful when you do it.'
'Just when I blush?' Regina whispered.
'All the time.' Her fingers ended on her jaw and caressed the soft skin there. Emma can feel it. This is the lead up. They were both so close that one tilt of her head will bring their lips together. She just has to-
Regina took in a sharp breath before she spoke. 'Let's watch the movie, okay?'
Emma rolled her eyes. 'Right, okay.' The edge on her tone could not be denied. It was like Regina was purposely teasing her and playing with her feelings. Hers was clear, she didn't feel the need to be coy and was just upfront. The true love fact only added salt to the wound since Regina was a frustrating question mark. She sat properly, facing the TV before the movie was played.
The scene was already on Margaret Tate taking to Frank, getting him on Oprah when Regina finally said something. By now, Emma's arms should be wrapped around her already. Instead it was wrapped around her body. 'You seem upset...'
'I'm not upset...' Emma tried to make it sound as if she actually meant what she said but from how Regina titled her head, it was obvious she failed. 'You're missing the movie, Regina.'
The prominent cheekbones were caressed softly. 'It seems like you are.'
'Great. Now, you're being all sweet again. It's like you're playing with my very obvious feelings sometimes.' Emma folded her arms and curled in on herself once more.
Regina turned off the TV and forcefully turned Emma to her. The blonde squeaked, surprised with the amount of strength Regina had in her to do that. 'I'm not, Emma. It's just not easy for me, okay?' She sighed. 'I would love it if you can be a little patient with me...'
It took her a couple beats and a shake of the head but Emma understood. Regina was not one to wear her heart on her sleeve since it was ingrained that love is weakness. 'Sorry, the moment was just so perfect for our first kiss.'
That made the brunette breathe a laugh. 'You really are something else, Miss Swan.'
'I really am.' She agreed with a shrug. 'Okay, I'll forgive you if you kiss me on the cheek.'
'Oh and here I thought you were done with cheek kissing...'
'Well, you wouldn't kiss me on the lips so I had to settle on the third best thing.'
'And what, pray tell, is the second best?' She asked with a raised eyebrow.
Emma blushed with stifling a giggle. 'I don't think I should say, 'Gina...'
Regina gasped. 'Emma! You are naughty...'
'You haven't seen anything, babe. Cmon, cmon, kiss me. My Regina kisses are very rare and I would like to have more.' She presented her cheeks with a smirk and closed her eyes.
She relinquished with a hum and slowly leaned in, pouting her lips as she reached the smooth surface. Regina felt a small flutter in her chest and when her lips touched Emma's skin, that feeling exploded into a million butterflies. The kiss lasted longer than she planned to, she actually enjoyed the little display of affection plus Emma smelled so good. She leaned a little further and even made a loud smooching sound before she pulled back, biting her lip. 'How was that?'
Emma opened her eyes and looked love struck. 'Oh my...' The blush earlier deepened and her body sagged against the back rest of the couch. 'That was... Wow...'
'Alright, alright... Come on let's watch.' The movie was played again and Regina settled back. The blonde wasn't satisfied with their position however and wrapped her arms around Regina. Usually, she would give a little fight first, sending the signal that she wasn't entirely okay with what's happening but this time, Regina accepted the gesture. They were successfully cuddled on the couch like any normal couple. 'Who's the actress, Emma? She's gorgeous.'
'Sandra Bullock. You think she's gorgeous?'
'Yes, I do. She's got a striking face.'
'Well, you do too...'
Regina smiled to herself at that. 'Thank you... You're quite beautiful as well...'
'You think so?'
'Yes, I do. Your eyes are stunning, your nose is the most adorable thing and your lips... are...'
'Ooohhh... my lips are what, babe?'
'Your lips look delicious...' Regina indulged and just said what she wanted to.
'Hmmm... They don't only look delicious, they are delicious.'
'I'm sure... What's the name of the male actor? He's also good looking.'
Emma frowned. 'Okay, don't make me jealous. Focus on Sandra Bullock.'
The movie ran for an hour and a half and Regina found herself enjoying it. She enjoyed the build up of the relationship, from bickering to getting used to one another to liking being with each other. It reminded of her of how she and Emma started out and how they are now. Her heart dropped a bit when Margaret Tate walked out of the wedding but she had a sneaking suspicion that it would all work out, it was a movie after all. She had a smile on her face as Andrew went to Margaret and professed his feelings. Some might say it was somewhat unbelievable but Regina understood since she's feeling something towards Emma now. The credits rolled and they started laughing with how they were being interrogated by the immigration officer.
'Is that an actual laugh from the Regina Mills?'
Regina pinched Emma's arms slightly. 'Although I don't do it much, I am capable of laughing, Miss Swan.'
'It sounds nice...' She said sincerely. 'I'd love to hear more of it.'
She looked up and appreciated what was reflected on Emma's eyes. 'You will. I promise.' A final tight hug was given before she stood up from the couch and turned off the TV, blanketing them in darkness.
'Should we sleep now? You know separately?' She added the last one for emphasis.
'Not yet, dear. I need to check up on Henry.' Her clothing was straightened and hair fluffed and just like that she looked perfect again. 'Come, babe, let's go see our son.'
Emma stood up as well and followed Regina out the door. 'Can you actually call me babe and not mock me?'
Regina opened the door and looked over her shoulder. 'Sure, babe.' Then she winked and Emma also dropped to the floor.
[x]
'You know what this reminds me of? That time we went on a stake out because of the Wicked Witch.' Emma drummed her fingers on the steering wheel and looked out the window, seeing the lights close on the rooms one by one. The camp fire singing and activities were over and with a ceremonial dousing of the fire like in the series 'Are You Afraid Of The Dark?', the camp was closed. Regina and Emma parked very inconspicuously while still being able to see all these.
'I remember. Seems like such a while ago.' Regina finished off her coffee. They did a pit stop at Granny's, upon Emma's urging and bought a lot of food. They had dinner before they watched the movie but Emma still immediately munched on the burger that they had. 'So this is what you do when you did stake outs before, eat. A lot.'
'Keeps me awake.' She swallowed. 'By the way, what time are we going home? It's like past eleven. I need my beauty sleep you know, I am a fairy tale character now.'
Regina chuckled. 'It isn't imperative, Emma. As soon as it strikes twelve, we'll go.'
'Like Cinderella?' She grinned. 'Okay, so another hour of waiting for nothing to happen.' The burger was dropped on the back seat. 'What should we do while we wait?'
'Hmmm.. we could play the quiet game where we see who can go longer without speaking.'
'Ha. I am not falling for that. Give me your hand.' Regina glared at her, saying 'Why?' with her eyes. 'I'm gonna give you a massage.'
Regina complied, albeit suspicious. 'Do keep in mind that I just had my nails done. Be careful not to ruin them.'
'I'm good, don't worry... So since we're here for an hour, mind if I ask you a couple questions?'
The fingers moved in circles first, getting the space ready before Emma started applying pressure on certain points. It had a quick reaction, Regina closing her eyes and leaning her head back the head rest. 'You're not kidding...' She moved her body towards the stimuli and kept her lids shut, letting the sensation take over.
'Told you... So about the questions, can I ask some?'
'Yes, yes... Just like that...'
Emma smirked at her words which sounded a lot like something you'd say in bed. Good thing it wasn't noticed. 'Have you ever been with a woman?'
'Hmmm... Can you do my shoulder? Wait, what was your question?' Her eyes opened and saw Emma's toothy grin. 'Did you just ask me if I have ever been with a woman?'
'Yes, I did... Give your back to me and I'll do your shoulder.' The massage was too good and Regina was just happy to do what was asked. Emma pulled the shiny hair to the side and feasted on the perfect skin that it hid. The line of her neck was long, elegant and oh so delicious. The talk of kissing the Mayor's neck earlier was mainly a joke but with this presented, Emma was seriously thinking on making good on her offer.
'Any minute now, babe.'
A tingle went down her throat at Regina's very throaty delivery of the word. She dusted her fingers on the neck first, enjoying the slight shiver that it elicited. 'You're enjoying calling me babe, huh?'
'If it's gonna get your damn hands on me, I'll call you whatever you want. Now, please...'
This was too good. It was in no means begging but Emma almost short circuited. She didn't make Regina wait any further and started working the kinks out of the muscles. The gorgeous head lolled back as her body slumped more to the car seat. Emma learned how to do it back when she was in New York and had a friend named Pheebs. She was a little eccentric but was nice enough to show her the ropes should she choose to be a massage therapist. She didn't obviously but the skill she picked was coming in handy right now.
'Oh my god, Emma.. Had you done that... we wouldn't have... argued all the time... You're so good with... your hands... Oh my...' Regina was gone and had no filter.
'Well, thank you... So back to my question, have you ever been with a woman?'
'Hmmm...' Regina rotated her head slightly. 'Of course, I have.'
'You have?' Emma said loudly.
This made the shoulders jump and her eyes open. 'Keep your voice down, dear.'
'I'm sorry... I'm sorry... I'm just surprised that you've been with women... You look very straight.'
Regina whipped her head back just so she can roll her eyes at the blonde. 'Emma, how I dress is not an indicator of my sexuality. That is very-'
'No, no, that's not what I meant, babe. You know what forget about it...' She started massaging Regina's shoulders once again. 'You sounded so sure about your answer. I'm guessing it's just not one?'
'No. I've been with tons back in the Enchanted Forest. Being with the same gender isn't frowned upon as in this land. It was as normal as can be. There... right there, Emma...' The massage was getting too good that she had to hold on something, closing her fingers on the cushion. A moan was threatening to slip from her but she tried hard not to let that happen. Some vestige of her personality was still intact no matter how good Emma was.
'Okay... So you probably had lots of girlfriends, huh? That's cool, I guess...' Emma was totally jealous and she didn't even bother to hide it.
'I had bed warmers, Emma. Hardly girlfriends... Well, I guess I had one but...'
'But...?'
'I had a relationship with Maleficent when I was younger.'
'What?!' Emma now screamed. 'You were together with Maleficent?'
'Emma! Stop screaming!' She harshly whispered. The blonde looked like a kicked puppy about the newly discovered fact about her past. 'What?'
'Nothing. Nothing...'
'It was in the past, why are you jealous?'
'I am not jealous, Regina.' One eyebrow raised in disbelief and Emma caved. 'Fine! I am a little. We've been close these pass few months because of Lily and I didn't even know she was your ex. It's just... I don't know... Are you.. maybe thinking of..-'
'Getting back with her?' She finished for Emma. 'No, Emma. Maleficent and me was such a long time ago. I was a new Queen, I was lonely and she was someone who listened. We ended our relationship after a couple months because we were almost caught.'
Emma only nodded. Regina didn't have to explain herself but she was grateful that she did. 'Do you still feel anything towards her?'
Regina shook her head. 'No, Emma.. I don't feel anything for her anymore. I haven't felt anything for anyone in... decades.'
'Not even forest boy?'
Forest boy is what Emma has affectionately called Robin. It was no secret Emma hated Robin especially after what he did to Regina. 'I think I was only fond of him because of a dust told me. He's really not good looking and smelled bad.'
'Well umm...' Emma coughed. '…a dust is also telling you that I'm your... your true love...'
'I'm fond of you because I'm fond of you, dear. I don't need a dust to tell me that. Plus, you're infinitely better looking and you smell really, really good.' Regina gently stroked Emma's cheek before leaning over and placing a soft kiss on it. She pulled back a little and kept their faces closed as she continued. 'You have nothing to be jealous about... Okay?'
Emma smiled stupidly again, just like how she did earlier when Regina gave the epic kiss on her cheek. 'Okay... Wow... That's two kisses in one day... I might actually think that you kinda like me.'
'Don't be silly... Now, can you continue? I really enjoyed the massage, Emma.' Emma snapped before circling her down turned finger. Regina got into position and they resumed what they were doing. Her eyes closed once more as her breathing got shallower. The movements right now were more fluid, strokes more precise. This was a deadly combination for the brunette and it took little time before she was feeling herself drift away again. The feeling consumed her. From the manicured tops of her feet, to her quaking legs, her expanding chest and straining middle. 'How... are you so good at this... God, it's like...'
'Like what, babe?'
'Like... ungh...' Regina produced an actual groan. She suddenly couldn't comprehend. Emma was just touching her shoulders but it was as if... 'Emma... ungh...'
That made the blonde had a shit eating grin on her face. 'Good?'
'So good...' The thumbs moved down to her scapula and she almost lost it. For a second there, Regina thought that Emma was using magic to make her feel this good. The Saviour was already good enough to handle it and was definitely the type to do this. Everything was pooling on her center and it was as if her hands were somewhere else. 'Emma... how are you... that's so good...'
'All for you, Gina...' She dug into a particular spot and Regina arched her back. 'Tension's right here... Just a couple more and I'll break it... You okay?'
'Yes...' Regina said, a bit high pitched. 'Yes... yes, I'm... Oh my... Emma...'
She doubled her efforts, ignoring the burn on her arms from being separated by the damn stick shift. What she was hearing was enough to fuel her to the next century and the thought of aching muscles when she wakes up tomorrow is not enough to stop her.
'Right there... Emma... God...' The burn was undeniable. It was familiar but also not, something new and exciting that she's never felt before. All her dalliances combined didn't even come close and Emma wasn't even doing that much. It was still just a massage. Emma went to a spot and she finally moaned. 'Ohhh...'
Emma stopped and blinked. 'Regina...'
'Finish!' Came the command.
'Okay... oh my god...' She was a little scared, thrilled and aroused at the sounds that Regina was making but continued.
A couple more rotations of her thumbs with Regina being quiet before her whimpering came back again. 'Don't stop... hmm...' It was getting louder and louder as quivering intensified. 'Emma... Emma...'
'Babe, you're gonna have to be quiet.. People will hear us...'
Regina snapped and a bubble surrounded the bug. Emma deemed it was a sound barrier and she felt a little better about finally getting to do what she wanted. She took a deep breath before she twisted her hand and pointed it downwards, cradling the body for the inevitable reflex. Her thumb sought the main source of the coil and prepped the area by applying slow strokes at first.
'God, Emma... What are you doing to me...'
'Something good, babe... Ready?'
Regina bit her lip as she nodded. She felt Emma slow down to a halt before her thumb pressed hard on a point, making something inside of her explode. 'Oh my god!' She arched her body and threw her head back, letting the buzz spread through her body. The use of magic was still unsure but what that's what Regina felt, warm volts crawling through her veins and leaving them in ashened wake. 'Oh my god... Emma...' Her chest came up and down once she was able to breathe again, filling the zapped lung with air. She swallowed to bring some moisture to her throat and completely fell on the seat, spent and satisfied. 'Emma, you're so good...'
The blonde's hands dropped limply to the space separating then and she just watched as Regina composed herself. 'Regina... are you...'
'Yes... Fuck, I needed that...'
'Did you just swear?' To which Regina nodded, not an ounce of shame felt about it. 'I'm so turned on right now...'
'I think I just came...'
Emma's eyes widened to the size of saucers, red tainting her cheeks. 'You did? Holy shit...'
'No, no, I didn't..' Regina finally faced her, legitimately looking like she was just fucked. 'But thank you, Emma. I need that, dear.'
'You're welcome...?'
'I would kiss you on the cheek but I don't want you to get more stimulated... Maybe we should go home...'
Emma nodded. 'Okay, but I need a minute to calm my ass down... Do you think you can kiss my neck...?'
To her credit, Regina did think about it for a bit. Then she realized that it would just be counter productive. 'No, dear. Once you have calmed down, can you move your ass and get us both home? I need a cold shower.'
'Oh god, me too. We should watch Henry more often, this has been super fun.'
Regina smirked. 'We should have done this the first time we did a stake out.'
'Fucking agreed.' She started the car. 'Let's go home.'
Author's Notes: Look ma, no vegetables.
