FIRSTLY thank you all for the love of this story - I'm shocked at how quick this has taken off, the favorites and the follows and review are greatly appreciated! Alright we're gonna get some Swan Queen action in this chapter – well Enchanted Forest Emma and Regina are anyway – but Storybrooke Emma and Regina may have something to look forward to in the next few chapters!
Storybrooke
"Ugh" Emma said as she turned over and hit her phone alarm off, she had found it when she had taken her jeans off, in her back pocket, she opened her eyes and frowned she suddenly shot up, "what the hell" Emma said as she looked around the unfamiliar room, she grabbed her phone and looked at the time, '9:37' "shit" Emma said as she flung the cover's off and then stopped, she looked down at herself and smiled, she saw the RM sewn into the shirt part of the pajamas's and smiled, she sighed and fell back onto the bed, "well so much for laying low Swan" Emma told herself as she pulled herself off the bed and got dressed, she made her way down the stairs fiddling with her jacket,
"Ah your awake" a voice came from behind her, Emma spun around and was met with a smiling Regina holding a cup of coffee, Emma sighed and smiled,
"Yeah, sorry, didn't mean to sleep in so late" Emma said rubbing the back of her neck, Regina smiled and handed her the coffee,
"It is fine Emma, would you like something to eat?" Regina asked as she walked into the kitchen with Emma following behind,
"No, I'm.." but Emma couldn't finish her sentence, there sitting on the table was the most amount of food Emma had ever seen, her mouth dropped open and Regina chuckled, 'the same reaction as our very first dinner" Regina thought and felt rather proud of herself,
"Please, I would hate for you to leave on a empty stomach" Regina said with a smile, Emma just looked at her and smiled, she made her way over to the breakfast bar and sat at the end, Regina sat two beside her and passed her the juice,
"Wait, homemade apple juice?" Emma asked as she poured a glass, Regina smiled and nodded, "nice" Emma said as she set it down beside her, Emma reached for a croissant and some chocolate spread, "you know, Madam Mayor, you have a breakfast like this, I may not leave" Emma said as she bit into the croissant, Regina couldn't help but smile,
Enchanted Forest
Two Months Later
"Your presence is requested by the Queen" a maid said to a sleeping Emma, she had already dodged countless pillows and even a boot, she had now ventured up to the head of the bed and pulled the blanket from Emma's face, Emma's face contorted with the light and she opened her eyes and hissed
"dear god, why is it so bright?" Emma asked as she threw her arm over her eyes, the maid suppressed a laugh as she pulled the blanket off of Emma completely,
"the sun is shining through the window" she said smiling, Emma looked at her and groaned,
"Why are you so smiley?" Emma asked as she rolled out of bed onto the floor, the maid looked at her and sighed,
"your presence is requested at breakfast by the Queen, if I were you, I would make haste, her majesty does not like to be kept waiting" the maid said as she pulled Emma up, Emma moaned and groaned while getting ready, she had just entered the dining hall when Regina step through the kitchen doors,
"Ah, so you do come out during the day" Regina said with a smirk, Emma glared at her playfully and smiled, Regina motioned to the table and like the many nights before, Emma's mouth fell open, "Princess, do close your mouth, unless of course you want to eat flies for breakfast" Regina said as she sat down, Emma snapped her jaw shut with a click and cleared her throat before sitting down opposite the Queen, much like last night, they ate in comfortable silence, "how are your chambers Princess?" Regina asked pouring two goblets of fresh apple juice, Regina made eye contact when Emma didn't answer and smiled, Emma was starting at the goblets being filled, so Regina stopped and set the jug back down, "did you hear me?" Regina asked, Emma met her gaze and blushed,
"Sorry, your highness, I was distracted" Emma said, Regina chuckled,
"Tis alright, how are your chambers I merely asked" Regina said as she began to pour again, Emma smiled,
"They are divine, much better than my old ones" Emma said, Regina smiled widely at Emma's use of 'old', she no longer thought of the White Kingdom as home,
"How so?" Regina asked handing a goblet to Emma who took it quickly,
"The chambers never felt like my own, they had things of Snow's and there was always someone in there sent by her to watch over me" Emma said bitterly as she tore off a piece of toast with her teeth and ate it, Regina smirked but could not help but feel saddened for the young princess,
"You had no freedom?" Regina asked, Emma shook her head, "why ever not?" Regina asked,
"From a young age, I wanted to ride horses and sword fight, Snow found it appalling and would have me do, art and dancing" Emma said as she took a drink of apple juice, she sighed and then continued, "when I was old enough to voice my opinion however she would dismiss it, David would sneak me out some days and allow me to practice with him in the courtyard, that was until Snow found out and I had guards with me day and night" Emma said, Regina felt anger, how dare snow treat something so pure as Emma like that, 'wow, where is this all coming from' Regina said, she remembered back to the day when the messenger came from the White Kingdom with a threat and had assaulted Emma, she had felt feelings she hadn't felt since Daniel and it both scared and excited her, she wanted to learn more about Emma's past with her parents but knew it was a touchy subject, she took note of the fact that Emma had never learned to ride,
"So tell me Princess, would you like to learn how to ride?" Regina asked casually slipping a piece of bacon into her mouth, Emma's head snapped up from dismembering her breakfast and she smiled possibly the most beautiful smile Regina has ever seen,
"Very much so" Emma said, Regina smiled and nodded,
"Then that is what we shall do, Claude" Regina said and a tall guard who Emma had always seen with a mask but this time was without he had a bald head and a goatee walked over and bowed, "have Mr Jones ready Rocinante and the spirited stallion" Regina said, Claude nodded and bowed before leaving the room, Regina turned back to Emma, "Lucy tells me that your clothing has fitted you well, I had also asked her to have suitable riding attire made for you" Regina said Emma nodded and smiled,
"I cannot thank you enough for your kindness" Emma said as she took a drink of the apple juice, "and for introducing me to this fine beverage" Emma said lifting her goblet of apple juice, Regina smiled widely, they finished their breakfast in a comfortable silence,
"come, we must get changed" Regina said as she stood up, Emma followed, "your lesson shall begin in one hour" Regina said leaving the hall and Emma.
"They are beautiful" Emma said as the stables came into view along with two marvelous horses', Regina smiled at her and walked up to the brown one,
"This is Rocinante" Regina said patting his neck, "he was a gift from my father" Regina said with a sad smile, she ran her hand down his neck and rubbed his nose, he turned his head and nudged Emma's shoulder, Regina couldn't help but laugh at the shock on Emma's face, "it is alright dear, he will not harm you" Regina said running her hand up his neck, she then turned to the beautiful golden white coloured stallion that was standing beside Rocinante, "now this one" Regina said walking over adnd doing the same thing, "has no name, I myself have yet to ride him, but I hear from Mr Jones that he is a wonderful beast, a bit spirited but is a wonderful boy" Regina said patting his neck and receiving a neigh in response, Regina smiled as did Emma, Emma walked up to him and patted his head, he turned and nuzzled against her face, Emma giggled sweetly which caused Regina's heart to literally melt and a smile form on her face, "he is yours" Regina said simply,
"M…mine?" Emma stuttered after a few seconds, Regina nodded, "but I have never ridden a horse before" Emma said, Emma just smiled and nodded and before Emma could protest she was lifted into the air and placed upon the horses back, Regina smiled, "woah, it is awfully high" Emma said looking down, Regina couldn't help but smile, Emma was not bothered that she had just used magic on her but that the horse was high,
"that he is princess" Regina said as she got onto her own, "the key with any animal is to not show them any fear, and to always be in control, control your fear and thus you shall control your horse, so relax princess, everything will be fine" Regina said with a smile,
"Easy for you to say, you've done this before" Emma said, "what if I fall of and..and…and DIE!" Emma said getting worked up, Regina really couldn't help but laugh at the princess slight panic attack,
"No harm shall come to you are in my princess, trust me" Regina said,
"Fine, just, don't go too far in case I need your help" Emma said glaring at Regina, Regina smiled loving the feeling of being trusted so easily by the princess, Regina nodded,
"now do you know how to make it move?" Regina asked playfully, Emma looked at her with a raised eyebrow causing Regina to laugh this caused Emma to smile, she had come to love the Queen's laugh over the past two months, it seemed to be only her that heard it too, "very well then, let us proceed to the clearing at the other side of the castle where your lessons shall begin" Regina said clicking her heels against Rocinante making him walk, Emma followed suit and the pair made their way, slowly to the other side of the castle.
Many hours later Emma came galloping around a corner on her horse, Regina hot on her heels,
"Faster boy" Emma shouted and the horse seemed to go even faster than he already was going, Regina smiled and kicked Rocinante and he just took off, passing Emma and her steed and stopping at the tree that was just up ahead, "how did you do that? You were miles behind" Emma asked bringing the horse to a stop beside Regina, Regina just shrugged and grinned, she got down and Emma followed, Regina walked over and help Emma get the reins,
"Have you given him a name yet Princess?" Regina asked casually as they made their way back to the stables, Emma nodded and stopped suddenly,
"Regina, met Sir Spirit, Sir Spirit Swan the first" Emma said proudly with a smile and padded the stallion's main, Regina raised an eyebrow and smirked,
"Swan?" Regina asked, "why Swan"
"All you got from that was Swan?" Emma asked, Regina shrugged and Emma shook her head with a small smile, "well, he is indeed spirited, although he is also as gracious and elegant as a swan, I could not simply close, also he is the steed of a Princess and the first so thus Sir Spirit Swan the First" Emma said rubbing his nose, Regina smiled at Emma,
"It is a lovely name" Regina said, they walked the rest of the distance to the stables and left them in the hands of Mr Jones, they made their back to the castle in comfortable silence, Regina has wanted to ask Emma something on her mind for days, but could not think when would be a suitable time, she deemed now after having had spent a lovely day together, "would you join me for dinner tonight? Just the two of us?" Regina asked quite nervously to her own surprise, Emma turned to her and smiled sweetly
"It would be my pleasure" Emma said smiling as they reached the castle.
"Ms Andrews" Emma said shyly, biting her lip as she turned to the small black haired woman, she smiled and walked over to Emma,
"Yes Princess?" she asked, Regina had ensured that the staff and everyone else referred to Emma as Princess, as it was her "right to be referred to as such" as Regina had stated over breakfast after being there a few weeks,
"Emma" Emma corrected, she liked being called Princess, but only by Regina, Ms Andrews had the reputation of being quite mean and up front however with Emma, she didn't want to be anything but sweet and caring, she was still a child in her eyes even if she was 16 years old, "Ms Andrews, I cannot decide on what to wear, if it was just simply dinner with the porters in the room then I would go for something as to what I am currently wearing" Emma said motioning to her riding gear that she fell in love with, she wore brown trousers with brown boots, a white shirt and brown vest plus a black over coat, Emma look quite….charming, "however, as it is simply just me and Queen I feel I should wear something more…custom" Emma said not sure if she was making sense, Ms Andrews smiled,
"If I may" Ms Andrews asked opening up Emma's wardrobe fully, Emma just smiled and nodded, Ms Andrews rummaged around a bit before pulling out what resembled a dress but the bodice was more like a tux, Emma smiled, "I would go with this" Ms Andrews said holding it up for Emma to see, "it has both the comfort you are after, but is also elegant which is what you also want, it also in ways suits your usual attire" Ms Andrews said setting it down, Emma examined it and smiled.
Regina was starting to sweat, she has never been this nervous over dinner with anyone before, she was feeling things she hasn't felt since Daniel and it both thrilled her and excited her, she realized earlier while out riding with the princess that she felt…happy, Emma made her happy, and she realized that she had completely and utterly falling for the Princess, 'falling in love with the enemy's daughter, mother would be so proud' Regina thought, but she didn't care, Emma was making her happy, could it be that her arch-enemies daughter was her happy ending? 'Don't be ridiculous, villains don't get happy endings..' but before she could mentally tell herself off the dining room doors opened to revel the princess and Regina was rendered speechless,
"Emma" Regina whispered after finding her voice, Emma smirked, 'nice one Ms Andrews' Emma thought to herself, she took a step and then another and then another until she was standing only a few inches away from the Regina, Emma had to admit she looked pretty attractive, she let her hair fall in their natural curls, Regina raked her eyes over the blonde, loving what she was wearing, she let her eyes travel the blonde's body and she gasped when she saw the pin in Emma's hair, she reached her hand forward and trailed her finger over her OWN coat of arms, "Emma, you look….beautiful" Regina said making eye contact with the blonde, Emma smiled and noticed that the Queens eyes had darkened considerably,
"Thank you, so do you" Emma said as she followed Regina over to the table Regina wore a long elegant black gown with a high collar and low v neck, just showing enough cleavage for Emma's liking, it was covered in jewels and Emma couldn't help but notice the necklace that Regina wore, it had an emerald as green as grass, Emma let her own eyes rake the Queen's body licked her lips, Regina smirked and made eye contact with Emma once they had sat down, she didn't miss the Princess' eyes having darkened considerably. They ate with little banter and sat enjoying each other's company for hours after,
"Take a walk with me" Regina said as she stood and extended her hand, Emma smiled and accepted, gladly welcoming the close contact she was having with the woman she was literally falling in love with, they made their way out to the garden and Regina let go of Emma's hand and let her explore, she walked over to Regina's apple tree and was leaning up against it looking out at the village, Regina took a deep breath and cracked her neck, 'its now or never Regina' Regina said to herself, she took another deep breath and walked up behind Emma, she slide her arms around the blonde, Emma jumped but realizing who it was she soon relaxed and enjoyed the feeling of Regina pressed up against her back. Regina buried her head in Emma's neck and muttered something, Emma laughed and turned her head slightly,
"That was unheard my Queen, could you say it again" Emma said squeezing Regina's arm, Regina took her head out of its hiding place,
"I feel for you Emma" Regina said quietly that Emma almost missed it, Emma turned in Regina's arms keeping the Queen's arms around her waist, and Emma smiled sweetly leaning closely to Regina,
"I feel for you too" Emma said, "my Queen" Emma smiled causing Regina to laugh, Regina smiled and leaned forward, Emma was just that little bit taller but she connected their lips in a gentle kiss, Emma's hands went to Regina's hips and pulled her close with Regina's going to her neck, neither woman noticed the little pink cloud above their heads.
OMG…..IT'S A SWAN QUEEN KISS! I seriously hope they make them a couple in season 5…or at least have a hug or something…my heart can't take much more! Ohhh and what was that little pink cloud? Mwuahahahahaha