Hi my dear and lovely readers :)
I hope everything is fine for you and that you had the most amazing Christmas, surrounded by the ones you love the most. This will be the last update of 2015, so I wanted to say thank you for this amazing year by your sides. Really, I can't thank you enough for the happiness and love you're giving me everydays, and I hope this will continue for long years to come. :) I love you all, and I wish for 2016 to be amazing for you, full of love & health & fun and everything that makes life worth it ! :D
I love you all from the bottom of my heart, I could never thank you enough. 3
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Chapter 4
-2005-
It was tuesday.
Regina smiled at the thought, leaving her classroom. Tonight would be their first date, Robin' and hers.
God, their first actual date.
They had not left each other's sides for three days ( since the party actually), but it was not the same. They had talked a lot, learning about each other. They had kissed, and laughed ; but Regina was waiting for tonight to confirm what she already knew...
She wanted what they were starting to have to last.
"You're daydreaming again." smirked a voice and she rolled her eyes, nudged Mal who just laughed.
"Am not."
"Of course you are! you're dreaming about your da-te !" she sing-songed the last part of her sentence and Regina couldn't help but blush.
"What if it goes wong?" she asked, stopping in the middle of the corridor and Madelyn slightly frowned at her.
"Are you serious?" her friend nodded, and suddenly, the blond looked serious, tilting her head. "Regina, you've talked non-stopped for three days, he kissed you numerous times and asked you out on a date. What could possibly go wrong?"
"I don't know." admitted the brunette, and Madelyn smiled softly.
"You're scared."
"Maybe I am."
"Look darling, everything is gonna be alright."
Regina took a deep breath and smiled at her bestfriend.
Of course it would.
Wouldn't it?
"It's just that..." she trailed off, trying to find her words. "I feel like..."
"Like it could be something big." ended Mal, and Regina nodded shyly.
"Yes."
"Then, go for it, girl! And don't let anything hold you back."
Regina took a deep breath and nodded once again,
"I can do that."
Later on the day, Regina was in the library of the campus, trying to focus enough on her essay to finish it, when her phone buzzed. She took it quickly and couldn't help the warmth that spread through her heart, seeing who wrote to her.
Are we still on for tonight, beautiful?
She smiled and realized she must look foolish, before trying to compose herself.
You bet. ;) I'm actually quite curious... Have you got plans?
Of course, I have.
Oh, can I ask?
You can ask, but I won't answer you. ;)
Regina chuckled at that, loud. Actually, louder than she meant to, and she apologized softly when many students glared at her. The young woman gathered her things quickly, and hurried to leave the library. Once outside, she took her phone again.
Not fair. :(
I'll make up for the disapointment, trust me. ;)
Oh God.
It wasn't that hot two minutes ago, was it? She couldn't remember.
I'll hold you to that. ;)
Thank God he couldn't see her.
Haha. Does 7pm work for you?
It's perfect.
Great! I'll pick you up in front of your building at 7.
Ok, don't be late. ;)
I wouldn't dream of it, your Majesty. xx
-2015-
It was Saturday.
Regina was so nervous.
Tomorrow would be John's party. Tomorrow would be the day when their fake relationship would be tested for the first time. And she didn't feel like all of this was a good idea anymore, actually, she would back down right now if she could.
But it was too late.
So now, she was outside Robin's place, waiting for him to open while nervously biting her bottom lip. She was about to run away, when the door opened and all she could see was deep blue eyes and her heart made a flip in her chest.
"Hello, Regina."
She swallowed and tried a smile.
God, she hated the effect he (still) had on her !
"Hi."
They were both nervous and somehow, she felt relieved that she could still read him that easily. She could see his leg jolting slightly, and the way he was squeezing his fists, and opening them. And then, there was his smile. It was his I'm-nervous-but-I'm-trying-to-hide-it smile. Finally, Robin shook his head and pushed himself away from the entrance,
"Please, come in."
She nodded and then entered, swallowing once again at the thought that if she was able to read him, then he must be able to do the same for her. That forced her to straighten her stance a bit more.
"Do you want something to drink?" he asked and she nodded, "Beer? Wine?"
"Wine, please."
"Red, I guess?" he smiled and she nodded once again, smiling lightly.
"Please, take a seat on the couch."Robin said, taking her coat and hanging it. "I'll take our drinks."
Regina nodded once again and took place on the couch, taking a deep breath and trying to get her heart to settle.
God,
She couldn't do this.
How will she be able to do this?
Robin entered the kitchen and leant on the nearest wall, taking a deep breath and tryng to calm down. This was an awful idea. He couldn't do that. How would he be able to pretend dating her when he was feeling this way around her?
God, it was an horrible idea.
Oh, God.
The party was tomorrow and that would only be the first lie, with her highschool reunion coming short after.
Robin took another deep breath, and then picked a beer, before filling red wine on a glass and pulling himself together.
Regina looked around her, the place was actually really nice. Neat and cosy, exactly like Robin. She felt her heart squeezed all of a sudden, because she had dreamt, once upon a time, about what their home could look like, and she had to admit this place wasn't that different.
Then Robin was back and he laid a glass of wine in front of her, she tanked him and then a silence came upon them.
"Are you ready for tomorrow?" he asked and she sighed, taking a sip of her glass.
"I don't know. Are you?"
"I hope so." he answered, laughing nervously. Then he cleared his throat and Regina looked at him, frowning slightly. "You do realize though that if we want people to believe in our story-"
"We're gonna have to act like we're really together and so, quit acting the way we are doing right now. " she ended his sentence and he nodded. "I do know. Don't worry for that, I'm a good actress. And I've had a lot of practice."
Robin's heart squeezed.
"Regina..."
She sighed.
"Sorry." she breathed. "That was out of line."
"No," he whispered. "It was not."
"But it won't help us."
"Can't argue with that." he tried a smile and she chuckled lightly.
"We're gonna make it." he breathed then, and she looked down, nodding. Robin looked at her, then and how come she didn't seem to have gotten older? She was as beautiful as ten years ago. How come, for God's sake?! Then, Regina looked up and he jumped before clearing his throat.
Shit.
Totally busted.
"So," he tried to say but could feel the heat in his cheeks. "Are we ok about our story?"
"I think so." wide brown eyes were looking at him. "We met again 18 months ago at a lecture for your job. At first, I didn't want to talk to you at all." her voice broke, but he had the decency to look like he had not noticed. "But with time and perseverance, you got me falling for you all over again." Blue eyes were locked onto brown, and the tension in the room was almost too much. "We're happy since then. It's been a year. End of the story."
"Looks good to me." he rasped. "But... Regina, there is still one thing you need to know about me."
She looked up, frowning and he couldn't do that.
He had tried to, many times, but he couldn't.
"Go ahead."
"I ..." he ran a hand through his hair. "I have a son."
Regina's heart lost all its colour.
Her heart stopped.
A son.
He had a son.
Robin wanted to take her hand, but knew it wasn't exactly the best idea he ever had.
"Regina-"
"How old is he?" she breathed and he tensed slightly.
"5."
"Oh." she was trying to not cry. He had a son. With Marian. He had had the life she always dreamt about for them, with another woman.
"Please-"
"It's ok, Robin." she cut him, "What's his name?"
"Roland."
"Like your grandfather." she breathed and he froze that she remembered that. True, he did mention once that he would call his son Roland, if he ever had one.
But how could she remember that?
"You remember."
"I do, obviously." then she straighten and the walls were back up one more time. "So, you have a son, he is five and his name is Roland."
"That's it."
Their eyes met again, hurt brown in sad blue.
Regina was the first to break eyes contact by looking down, and he knew that face, that stance.
"You're anxious."
He had meant for it to be a question, but it turned out more like an affirmation and she looked up right away.
"Maybe." she said, a bit cold suddenly and he cursed himself. "This will not be easy, Robin."
"I know." he answered, hurriedly. "But, we can make it."
She nodded.
"I hope so."
They then stayed in a comfortable silence for a few seconds, both sipping their drinks and Robin couldn't stop his wandering mind to think about what his life could have been, if he had chosen Regina.
They would surely been living together by now, in a place similar to this one, but decorated with taste and the touch of a woman.
God.
"I should go." she finally said, making him leave his thoughts.
She had finished her glass and was looking like she wanted to be away from him.
God, he still knew her so well.
And that managed to be even more painful.
"Of course."
She got up and he handed her her coat. Regina took it and he could see she looked troubled,
"I'll see you tomorrow, then?"
"Yes."
"12pm, is it ok for you?"
"Perfect."
"You'll come here?"
"Yes."
"Are you alright, Regina?"
Finally, she looked up and he could see her eyes were glassy. Robin wanted nothing more than taking her in his arms to soothe her pain and worries, but he knew he couldn't do that.
"I am fine." she said, mask back on. "I will see you tomorrow."
And then she was out.
"Goodbye." he breathed to the now empty place.
And was it selfish of him, to be secretly happy that thanks to their little engagement, he got another chance ( be it real or not) to be close to her again?
Sunday.
Regina was fidgeting. They were in the car, driving to John's and she couldn't help but feel like she was about to throw up. Robin wasn't doing any better, if the way his knucles were squeezing the wheel were of any indications.
"We're ready." he breathed and she looked at him, blue eyes focused on the road. "We're ready, and everything will be alright."
"Do you believe that?"
"I do."
"Ok." because what else could she say?
Robin then slowed the car and she glimpsed a beautiful house, not too big but still beautiful, and when he finally parked the car, she took a deep breath.
"So..."
"Here goes nothing." she ended and he chuckled nervously before his gaze raked over her.
"You are beautiful, Regina."
She froze.
He had no right to tell her that.
God.
Oh, God.
What couldn't she calm her heart?
"Thanks." she whispered before getting out of the car.
Robin sighed and ran a hand through his hair.
This was going to be a long day.
Regina could hear her heart beating in her head as Robin rang the bell. But then, she felt him stand closer to her and was about to flinch and walk away when she realized she couldn't do that, their covers were on. So, she forced herself to seem calm about it, while she was actually burning inside.
And then, the door opened.
"Oh my God." said a voice and Regina couldn't help the genuine smile on her face. "Regina Mills."
"Hello, John." she said softly and then, the man shook his head and walked to her, hugging her and she gladly let him do it.
"God, look at you!" he said while receding, and she could see he looked touched and she was, too. "You hadn't changed, still beautiful and all that."
She chuckled.
"You hadn't changed much, either."
"I hope that isn't true." he winked and she chuckled once again.
Robin was looking at them, heart making knots in his chest. He could see Regina was genuinely happy to see John, and that warmed his heart. He didn't want to linger on the thought that this could have been his, if he had not been that stupid.
God, what he would give to go back in time.
"Hi, mate." he said then, and John smiled at him.
"My favourite Robin." smirked John.
"I am the only Robin you know."
John then smirked again,
"But it still count, doesn't it?"
And Regina laughed again.
God, she was so beautiful when she laughed.
"But don't stay here!" continued John, "Come in. Everyone is already inside."
It's been a little over an hour since they arrived by now, and they were in the garden, Robin's arm circling her waist and she hated that they fitted so well, she hated that it felt so natural.
"So, lovebirds." said a man whose name was Killian, if she could remember right but it was not easy to think, with Robin so close to her. "How did you two meet?"
She froze.
And Robin's thumb started stroking her skin, making her heart beat so fast in her chest.
God.
"Actually," he said and she was impressed by how comfortable he seemed. "We met in college, ten years ago."
Killian's eyes widened.
"Wow. So, you knew John?" he asked her and Regina smiled, hoping no one could see how anxious she actually was.
"I do." then she looked at him, "He showed me kindness when I needed it the most." And she meant that.
John must have seen the dangerous subject, because he finally talk in a cheerful voice.
"Let's not talk about the past, anymore!" then he took his glass ans raised it. "I always knew you two would end up together. To Robin and Regina!"
Regina forced herself to chuckle.
But she needed to get away.
Now.
"Honey," she breathed to Robin while laying a hand on his chest, and he looked down, she had not realized they were this close. "I have to use the bathroom, I'll be back in no time."
Robin was looking at her, lost in her brown eyes. God, he wanted to kiss her. Her hand was burning his skin where it was and he couldn't focus on what she was saying, something about needed to use the bathroom.
"Take your time." he breathed and then, because he needed the contact, he leant in and kissed her cheek tenderly.
Regina froze.
His lips were warm and soft against her skin.
She had missed those lips.
But it was all for show, she wouldn't fall for him once again.
Robin looked at her as she left, and then someone cleared its throat and he turned around to find John, staring at him.
"You better do things right with her, this time." is all he said.
"I really am trying." answered Robin and John smiled, then clasped his shoulder.
"Go and find her, then. She did seem a little tense when she left."
"It's because... you know, this is our first official time as a real couple."
John's eyes widened and he nodded like he understood suddenly.
"Is she getting along with Marian?"
Robin's heart stopped.
Shit.
Marian.
"I ... They ..." John frowned and Robin hurried to search for something to say. "Of course ! At first, things were awkward, but it is better by now."
"Great, and Roland?"
"He absolutely loves her."
That wasn't a difficult lie to tell, because he was sure his son would love Regina.
"I am happy for you, Robin."
Regina was leaning on the wall of the bathroom, trying to breath properly.
If she was honnest, the whole thing wasn't a total disaster. Robin and she were quite convincing as a couple ( they did have experience on that area) and if she was flinching everytime he touched her, no one saw it. That was why she left, because she couldn't control her feelings when their past was talking about, so she needed to run away.
Because, pretending to be Robin's girlfriend had not been as awful as she secretely hoped it would be.
And that was no good news.
She had to build her walls higher, so he could never break them down again.
Just at this moment, soft knocks could be heard and Regina closed her eyes.
"Occupied!" she said, thinking it to be one of the guests.
"It's me." came an accented voice and she shivered. "Can I come in?"
"Why?"
"Please, Regina." he said, "Let me in."
She sighed again, then took a deep breath and got up, before opening the door. Robin came in, blue eyes worried and tender, something she wasn't able to deal with right now. Being with him this way was pulling back too much memories...
Happy memories.
Awful memories.
She couldn't face those different feelings she had put so many years trying to bury deep within her.
"Are you alright?"
"Yes, thank you."
She was about to leave, but he stopped her by grabbing her arm gently.
"Regina, stop."
"Why?"
"First, because you're upset." he breathed and she closed her eyes, a tear escaping it. "And you can't go back there until you feel better."
He was right.
She hated when he was right.
"I don't want to talk about it." she said stubbornly, resuming her stance against the wall.
Robin raised his hands in surrender,
"Fine, we won't talk, then."
A small silence where she could feel Robin's eyes on her.
"Why are you even staying here?"
Robin sighed.
"Because I'm supposed to be your boyfriend, and what type of boyfriend would I be, if I let you alone all this time?"
She chuckled bitterly.
"You didn't have the award of the boyfriend of the century, anyway."
Robin froze.
He actually froze and Regina felt it. She looked up and was about to apologize when he opened the mouth,
"Regina, what happened between us..."
Oh God.
Oh God, no.
She wasn't ready for that talk.
Not now.
Probably not ever.
So, she hurried to get up and put a fake smile on her face, cutting him.
"Look! I'm all better and your friends may start to wonder where we left."
"Regina-"
"Are you coming with me?"
Robin sighed. And then smiled softly,
"Let's go, your Majesty."
Regina's heart stopped at the nickname, but she left the bathroom anyway.
"There you are!" exclaimed John, seeing them coming back and Robin smiled before taking Regina's hand and intertwining their fingers.
(For the show, of course.)
"Sorry," apologize Regina, tucking back a strand of hair behind her ear. "We were just ... talking."
Great.
She couldn't have picked another excuse, could she?
"Of course." winked Killian, and Robin chuckled.
Actually chuckled.
Regina was jealous of his ability to pretend so well, she hoped she was just as good.
"But we're here, now." he smirked and brought her even closer to him. So close actually that she could smell his scent and God, he smelt the same way he used to, except now, it felt more like a true man scent. She leant a bit more into him. ( for the deal, once again.) "So what did we miss?"
"Come on, Killian is about to tell us an exciting story..." said John, rolling his eyes.
Killian threw his plastic glass toward him and Regina chuckled. Robin's heart melted a bit more and if he squeezed her tigther against him and stole a chance to kiss her hair?
Well, he could always pretend it was only for the deal.
They day was ending and now, Robin and Regina was saying goodbye to John, after almost everything left.
"Thank you, for having us today." said Robin and John huffed before hugging his friend. He then turned to Regina, and smiled softly.
"I am glad we got to see each other again, Regina."
"So am I." she smiled and he hugged her too, making her chuckle once again. "Thank you for everything."
"I hope I'll see you around?"
She smiled again but this time, she felt awful about lying. She chanced a look at Robin and saw that he was also not feeling quite well, so she cleared her throat and took his hand.
"Honey, we better go."
Robin nodded and then, they exchanged yet another goodbyes, before leaving John behind. Robin's hand was on her lower back while she was standing close to him, he opened the door of the car and once inside, Regina let out a deep breath. Robin climbed in a few seconds after, and also breathed deeply.
"God." he breathed.
"We did it." she answered and he chuckled tiredly.
"Do you think they bought it?"
Robin seemed to think, and then he turned to look at her.
"I think we've been perfect."
Regina nodded.
"I feel bad about lying to John, though." she admitted and Robin looked down, then.
"I know. I do, too." then he took another deep breath. "But it is too late, now."
"I guess you're right."
"Do you want me to drop you off to your house?" Robin asked softly, starting the engine.
"That would be nice, thank you."
He nodded again and then, because she didn't feel like talking after all those emotions, Regina turned around and looked outside by the window.
He stopped the car right in front of her building, and Regina cleared her throat.
"Well, I'll see you around, then."
Robin nodded and she opened the door to get out, when he called her back.
"I think we should practice more." he said and Regina's eyes widened.
"How so?"
"I don't think we should just stop to this party, before going to your reunion."
"What do you mean?" she asked again, this time with the heart beating so fast in her chest.
"I think we should keep on pretending we are dating. I mean, we have one month to make everyone believe you and I have been dating for a year, so we better put all chances by our sides."
Regina sat back on the car, frowning slightly.
"What do you suggest?"
"Real life situations."
"Such as?"
"Dates." he saw her tense, "meeting the friends, the family..."
"Robin-"
"I know, this sounds like madness! But think about it."
She was about to open the mouth, but then closed it.
Because she remembered who she was trying to fool ultimately.
Zelena.
And that was not something that would be easy, they would need to be prepared.
Regina sighed and closed her eyes a few seconds.
"Fine." she said finally. "I'll text you so we can talk about it more."
"Perfect."
Robin smiled but then frowned when he saw she wasn't leaving, but looking right in front of her instead,
"Regina?" he asked, "Are you alright?"
She jumped and then looked at him more closely. He was helping her, lying to his bestfriends, lying to his son ( and God, that was hurting her) , doing something foolish because he thought he had a debt towards her.
He did hurt her.
More than anyone else in her life.
So much than she will never believe in love again.
But that was so long ago...
Had she a right to be so cold to him, when he was trying so hard to get forgiven?
"I just wanted to say..." she swallowed. "Thank you. For what you're doing."
Robin smiled soflty and now, it was his I'm-only-doing-this-because-I-care-about-you type of smile, and she couldn't deal with that. ( She also needed to stop put his smiles in categories.)
And then, she was out of the car.
Robin waited to see her went in her building, before leaving at his turn.
Oh, God.
This would not end well.
-2005-
"Will you stop smiling?" asked Madelyn and Regina chuckled.
"I am sorry, dear. But I can't!"
Mal rolled her eyes and then laid her book down.
"You really like him, don't you?"
"I know it's crazy." said Regina, sitting down. "We've met each other 4 days ago and I should not be feeling this way. I mean, this is all going so fast and I am afraid-"
"Regina, stop."
She did and her bestfriend smirked.
"You know I believe in true love, don't you?"
Regina chuckled.
"Yes, I know you believe in that. You know my opinion on the subject, though."
Then, the ring rang and Regina got up suddenly, making her friend laugh.
"I think," said Madelyn, "that you might change your mind very soon."
Regina stuck her tongue at her, and then looked anxious.
"How do I look?"
"Sexy as well. Now, go!"
"Wish me luck!"
Robin was waiting for Regina, heart beating fast in his chest. He had been waiting for this all day, and now, he was kind of worried that she wouldn't like what he had prepared for her.
God, he was so nervous.
But then, the door opened and he was left breathless. Because Regina arrived, wearing a red dress that left very little to imagination, dark hair curled perfectly and red lips.
God, she was stunning.
"Hi." she said shyly, walking to him. She kissed his cheek and he closed the eyes under the contact, before taking her hand in his, squeezing it.
"You look..." he cleared his throat. "God, Regina. You look so beautiful..."
She blushed and then bit her bottom lip.
"You're very handsome, too."
That was it.
He was about to become insane.
She took his hand and then asked,
"So, where are we going?"
Robin swallowed and tried to pull himself together.
"I hope you have nothing against the forest?" her eyes widened but she shook her head and he breathed out in relief. "Because I had an exact idea of our first date, and I hope you will agree with me."
"Lead the way, then." she smirked and he put an arm around her shoulders, bringing her even closer to him, inhaling in her scent.
Robin and Regina had been walking on the forest around the campus for a few minutes now, talking and laughing about everything and anything.
"Are you trying to get us lost, so you can take advantage of me?" she teased him and he laughed, bringing her closer to him.
"I don't think I need that to get you close to me." and to prove his point, he squeezed her tighter.
Regina laughed and then, was about to add something, but she glimpsed lights ahead of them.
"What..." she started but when they walked closer, her breath left her.
A picnic.
He had set for them a romantic picnic.
"You like it?" Robin breathed in her ear and she shivered, while his arms circled her waist from behind.
Regina smiled so hard, her cheeks hurt. She turned around and circled her arms around his neck,
"This is perfect. Thank you."
Robin smiled softly and then he leant in, nuzzling her nose.
"Can I kiss you?" he breathed just over her lips.
"You have to stop asking for my permission to do that." she teased and he smirked,
"As m'lady wishes." before taking her lips in his in a searing kiss.
They were settled on the cover, some hours later, and Regina could say without being wrong, that it was one of the best nights in her entire life. Robin felt the same, this strange pull toward her that he couldn't explain and that he couldn't fight.
"So," she said, while tracing random patterns on his chest, cuddled against him. "Is it too soon to talk about 'exes' ?"
Robin chuckled.
"I don't know. Your call."
"Well, it is kind of easy for me. I dated this guy in highschool, his name was Daniel and I was pretty madly in love with him." Robin huffed and she hit his chest, making him laugh. "Anyway, we were too young. I cared about him a lot, and he will always be my first love, but we could never have been serious in the real, adult world."
Robin hummed.
"His bad, my luck."
She chuckled once again and looked up, pecking his lips. But Robin didn't see things this way, and he leant in, cupping her cheek and kissing her deeply, tongues meeting and stroking.
"Your turn." she breathed against his lips.
"Well, I only got one important love story. We were in highschool, her name was Marian. I was crazy about her, we dated for all highschool, it was amazing and I thought we were pretty serious, but then, without as much as a reason or a warning, she broke my heart."
"Oh Robin, I am so sorry."
"Well, it's in the past, now. Although, it did take me a long time to get over her."
Regina snuggled herself closer to him, she should never have started the subject.
"I am sorry." she said again.
"What for?" he asked, playing with her hair.
"I feel like I've ruined the mood, now."
Robin laughed and receded, so he could cup her cheeks and be at her level. Blue eyes locked onto brown,
"Listen, nothing can ruin this evening. Do you hear me? This is absolutely perfect." he leant in and she smiled,
"I feel this way, too."
"Good." was his last words before he leant in and kissed her again.
Then, without understanding how or why, Robin was hovering over her, elbows around her head and kissing her languidly and passionately. He moved his kisses to her neck, and Regina moaned in answer, getting him to suck at her pulse point.
"God," he breathed against her skin.
"Robin..."
"I should stop." he said before moving his head from her throat to kiss her lips once again. "Before I get carried away."
Regina smiled and brought him closer to her in another deep kiss.
"But maybe I do want you to be carried away..."
Robin groaned and kissed her again, hands getting a bit bolder before settling on her waist and squeezing.
"I want to make love to you." he finally breathed over her lips. "But I don't want our first time to be on the ground of a forest."
Regina brought one hand to stroke his cheek, the other on his shoulder.
"You're amazing." she murmured, eyes sparkling and she couldn't be more gorgeous to Robin.
He only smiled and leant in, kissing her tenderly this time.
They were back in front of her building, way after 2am. Robin stopped them and brought Regina close to him, before tucking back a strand of hair behind her ear. She smiled and laid her hands on his chest, feeling his heart beat fast.
"I've had an amazing night, tonight." she breathed, and he smiled.
"So, did I make it up to you?" he said, hinting at her text from the morning and she laughed.
"Yes, it was perfect."
Robin smiled and then, his eyes got lost on her lips and he leant in,
"God, Regina. There is something special about you..." they were so close, one might almost not be able to say when one end and the other start.
"I feel that way about you, too." she hurried to answer and he smiled again ( God, he had such a beautiful smile) before closing the gap between them and kissing her once again.
The kiss deepened to another level, and a whimper escaped Regina. Then, they slowed the kiss to a much tender level, before stopping.
"I will see you tomorrow?" he asked and she nodded. "Goodnight, beautiful." he breathed and she smiled, pecked his lips one last time before taking a step back.
"Goodnight, Robin."
Robin let go of her hands at the very last moment. He waited until she was inside his building before turning around, a huge smile on his face.
Because he was sure of something,
This would end well.