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Chapter 12 :
-2005-
She looked up.
And then her heart stopped.
Before beating so much faster in her chest...
He handed her his hand, blue eyes full of love and shining with tears.
(She was sure she looked exactly the same)
And then she didn't really know how it happened, all that she knew was that – finally, she was in his arms again, where she belonged.
And then she couldn't stop the sob as Robin held her closer to him, and she buried her face in his chest, feeling the beating of his heart against her cheek and it was beating so fast, his heart.
She knew he was feeling the same.
"I am so sorry, my love..." he breathed and she chuckled, before receding and their eyes locked. Then she cupped his cheek, her hand trembling and he leant into her hand, closing his eyes for a few seconds while his hand found hers on his cheek, preventing her from removing it.
"I love you." her voice broke and his eyes opened suddenly, blue eyes shining with tears this time as he opened the mouth but no words came. "I do."
Robin smiled that smile she was so in love with, before leaning in and stealing her breath away, the way he always did.
"I love you too." he breathed against her lips. "Forever."
-2015-
Knock Knock Knock
Robin groaned and closed his eyes tighter, burying his face in his pillows.
Knock Knock Knock
God people, go away!
Knock Knock Knock
"Oh bloody hell!" he shouted and heard the knocks once again. He got up and put on a shirt before walking towards the door, "Coming!" he said and then opened the door but his words left him when he saw who was there.
"Hello, Robin."
"Madelyn?"
Regina didn't know what to do.
She really didn't.
Because despite all of her best tries, she couldn't just ignore what Madelyn had told her.
What if she should give Robin another chance?
(But what if he broke her heart again?)
What if he was the love of her life?
(But what if he broke her heart again?)
What if she blamed herself forever, if she didn't let him this last chance?
(But what if he broke her heart again?)
Her heart stopped in her chest.
What if she still felt the same about him, even after all these years?
...
(But what if he broke her heart again?)
The brunette groaned and laid her head in her hands.
Everything was just so messed up...
And then her phone rang.
She froze.
And didn't dare look.
What if it was him?
Did she wanted it to be him?
(God, who was she kidding?)
Regina took a deep breath before taking her phone and she tried to hide the small disapointment in her heart when she saw who was calling her.
"Daniel?" she said, taking his call.
"Can I come in?" asked the woman and Robin nodded, still astonished as he let her come in and she walked to the living room.
"Can I give you anything?" he asked, trying to buy time because he wasn't sure he was ready for what was about to come. He knew what was about to come. "Coffee? Tea?"
"No thanks."
And then,
Silence.
But Robin knew why she was there...
He knew she was Regina's bestfriend, he knew she had never forgotten him for what he did...
He knew she hated him and he couldn't say that he blamed her.
He hated himself, too.
Even more now that all he was thinking about was that ten years later, that spark between Regina and himself was still there, and he was left wondering what their life could have been like, had he not screwed up.
They could be happy, married, having a family.
He would teach their children how to ride a bike, she would read them stories. They would still go on dates and leave the children to the good care of Mal. They would take happy family trips, lazy family Sunday mornings with pancakes and cuddlings in front of the tv, long nights of passion while the children would be asleep...
Oh God.
This was torture.
He wanted that.
He would give anything to turn back time and changed his mind.
...
But then he wouldn't have had Roland.
His precious son.
And he couldn't wish for that.
Never.
"Robin?" Madelyn said, making him leave his thoughts.
He knew what she wanted of him.
He knew why she was there.
She wanted him to leave Regina alone. Let her move on and stop exploring what was happening between the two them.
(He didn't even know if he could do that.)
Finally, Mal opened the mouth and then he couldn't help it...
"Please don't give up on her." she said at the same time he said...
"I don't want to give up on Regina."
Their eyes locked and for a few seconds nothing was said, as Robin's heart was beating erratically in his chest.
What the hell?
But then Madelyn smiled softly and sat on the couch, showing him to sit by her side.
"I think we have to talk."
Robin swallowed.
"Hi Regina, I hope I'm not bothering you?"
It was strange, hearing his voice again after so many years.
It's not that she didn't like it,
Just that it was strange.
"Not at all, actually." she said and he chuckled.
"It's just, I'm in New York for business and I was ... hoping maybe we could have a coffee?"
She swallowed and didn't understand why she was feeling so nervous, like she was doing something wrong.
(She wasn't.)
"Sure." she answered and heard his relieved breath.
"Great. I am sorry," he added hurriedly then. "I know this must sound terribly forward, but I was in the area and I was thinking yof you- not that I- but I-"
She smiled at his ramblings.
"Daniel," she cut him. "It's fine."
"Thanks." he chuckled. "I don't know why I am so nervous!"
"Maybe because it's been a while since we last saw each other."
"Well, I am sure you're still as beautiful as ever."
Her heart stopped.
Because...
(And God she hated it)
It didn't feel right that Daniel flirt with her.
She didn't know what to answer.
It was like all her banter was gone and she was powerless in front of what to do.
"Too much, again?" he asked and she forced a chuckle.
"No, don't worry."
"What do you say about 5p.m?"
"Sounds perfect."
"The Regal Apple?"
"You mean the bar? I don't think they're serving coffee, there." she frowned, genuinely confused.
"You got me." he laughed. "Then let's make it 7pm and I'll buy you a drink."
She froze.
Oh God.
What was she supposed to do?
"Regina?"
Help.
Help.
Oh please, help.
"Regina, are you still here?"
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"Sure." she finally whispered and cursed herself. "7pm is fine."
Oh shit.
-2005-
They were still there, hugging in the middle of the airport and Regina didn't want to let go of Robin because she was afraid that it was nothing but a dream.
He was there.
He had come back for her.
"Miss?" came a voice and she jumped, before receding slightly from Robin – she still caught his hand, though and he squeezed it back, before turning to the receptionist."I guess you won't be needed that extra-ticket anymore?" she asked kindly and Regina smiled back before opening the mouth, but Robin talked faster.
"By any chance, you wouldn't have two tickets, would you?"
Regina's eyes widened.
"Robin-"
"As a matter of fact, I do." said the young woman, slightly puzzled. "A couple just cancelled their flight to New York because they are stuck in a snow storm."
Robin hummed and Regina looked up at him,
"What are you doing?"
Blue eyes found hers and he smiled lovingly, before looking back at the receptionist.
"When does the flight leave, please?"
"In an hour."
"Perfect. We'll take them."
"Perfect for what? And what the hell are you talking about?!" said Regina again, frustrated. "Talk to me, Robin!"
The young man faced her and cupped her cheeks before taking a deep breath.
"We're going home, Regina." her eyes widened. "You and I."
"But..."
"No buts."
"Your family?"
"They'll survive."
"Robin, no-"
"Look." he cut her and the intensity in his blue eyes took her breath away. "I want to spend Christmas with you."
She melted and leant into his hands,
"I want that, too. But what about your family?"
He sighed.
"I don't want to see my mother for now."
"Robin..."
"I just need time, okay?" he smiled weakly and she nodded because she did understand.
"But what about your father? And Ana?"
He sighed again and then hugged her.
"They'll understand. And I'd rather not spend Christmas green-coloured because my big brother decided to hit on you right in front of me!"
She chuckled a bit at that, holding herself closer to him.
"Like I would even notice him with you in the same room..."
They left the airport together and Regina took a deep breath when she glimpsed Robin's family.
"This is our life, Regina. Our choice. I want to spend Christmas with you and no one else. You are my future. "
"I know. I feel the same." she swallowed, "It's just that I don't want them to hate me..."
It was stupid and she knew it, but this was Robin's family and she could really picture a real life with him and even if that scared the hell out of her, she had to take into account that she may have to spend a lot of time with these people in the future.
Robin chuckled lovingly and then looked at her,
"Well, I love you and I think that this is the only thing that matters."
Her heart was brusting with love as she bit down a smile, nodding.
"Now, let's face the music!"
When she saw them arrived, they heard Anna's scream from where they stood and Robin chuckled before his sister ran to them and hold them in her arms.
"Bloody hell!" she exclaimed while receding and Regina smiled shyly. "You're here! You stayed!"
"I couldn't leave Robin." admitted Regina and Robin smiled, kissing her temple tenderly.
The young man then took a deep breath and spoke words that shut everyone up.
"Actually, Regina couldn't leave me, I couldn't let her leave, but we are leaving together."
"How so?" asked Ana, blue eyes wide just like the others and really, if Regina had not been so nervous, she might have laughed at how ridiculous they all looked.
"We are going to spend Christmas together in New York. That's my decision. This is final, this was not Regina's idea and I forbid you to make her pay for that. I chose and seeing how things went, you can't blame me."
A silence.
Robin's mother didn't speak but her eyes were wide open. Regina couldn't read her.
Ana's eyes were wide open but with a look of utter shock.
Robin's father was smiling softly and he was the only one that didn't seem surprise. He walked to them and patted his son on the shoulder,
"Of course we understand, son. I am proud of you." then he smiled at Regina, who smiled back. "It was a pleasure meeting you, I am sorry for the poor welcoming and I do hope you'll come visit us again, so we can make amends."
She was touched, really. So she nodded and smiled warmly.
"Thank you for everything, really."
"Thanks, dad." smiled Robin brightly.
Then they said their goodbyes, Ana cried a lot and didn't let them go before they both promised ( several) times that they would be coming back soon.
And then,
It was Robin's mother.
"Can I say goodbye?"
Robin's jaw clenched and Regina squeezed his hand.
"Goodbye." he only said icily before turning around and bringing Regina with him.
Because she had been too far this time and he wasn't sure he could forgive her.
They were in the plane and Regina's head was on Robin's shoulder, their hand joined as he stroked her skin with his thumb.
"I was so afraid." she heard him whisper and at first she thought she had imagined it, but then he said again. "I really thought it was the end, Regina. And... to even think about it? It killed me."
She receded, tears pricking at the back of her eyes and blue eyes met brown.
"I am so sorry..." her voice broke and he smiled sadly, before cupping her cheek and she leant into his hand.
"I know you only did what you thought was right." She nodded. "But don't do it ever again. Please."
She leant in and kissed him tenderly. This was a soft kiss, tender and full of everything they were feeling for each other, full of the fright they had that it was the end.
"I swear." she breathed and he let out a deep breath, his forehead falling on hers as she closed her eyes and enjoyed his closeness,
The closeness of the man she loved.
#Guest : Yeah you guessed my friend ! It was Robin ! I hope you liked this chapter and thank you for the review, it means a lot ! xx