I honestly have no idea where this story is going. I was going to 'skip' the update this month but have received a lot of requests to update this one. So, I guess we'll see what happens. Also, bringing in some characters from my other favorite show.
**Trigger warning*** Sexual assault occurs in this chapter. (I hate doing this because I feel like it gives part of the chapter away, but I also don't want to get yelled at -sigh-)
Last note: Someone requested more of what was started in a previous chapter, so the end is a bit of that :) you're welcome.
Chapter 5
Emma sighed as she came from the stage and into the back room. Usually busy nights were good nights because they went faster, but for some reason, she was just annoyed this night. The 'clients' were overly handsy and she was tired of deflecting them over and over. She honestly had no idea women could get so damn aggressive.
Mal came back and smiled softly. "Emma, I know you're having a rough go at it tonight, but a huge request just came in for you. I told them you were done with lap dances for the night, but she offered to pay three times the standard rate plus tips. I told her I'd ask you how you felt."
Emma slumped in the chair as she fixed her make up. "I guess one more won't hurt. But Mal, if she fucking tries anything, I'm done. I know this is a risk that comes with the job, but I'm so over it."
"I understand. I don't know what has gotten into those women tonight. I mean, yes, we get our handsy ones once in a while, but not usually so many in one night. Take a little break and I'll be out here when you're ready."
"Thanks, Mal." Emma said and turned to finish fixing her make up. Sure, she was making so much more money now with the women only lap dances, but part of her missed just dancing. She checked her phone and smiled when she saw Regina's message.
"Hang in there, Ems, you're doing great." "Only a few more hours, you can do this." "I swear, I'm going to choke that last one."
Emma chuckled and replied. "Thanks, it's a rough night. Will I be seeing you later?"
It didn't take long for her phone to beep again. "I sure hope so. We both have tomorrow off, so I was hoping you'd stay at mine tonight. I know Lilly is okay with us, but it's a bit awkward when we're at yours."
"That's perfect actually. Lilly has a couple old school friends of hers coming over and I don't like being the plus one to those nights. I better get back out there. See you later 3 "Emma smiled and put her phone down before taking a deep breath and going out the door.
Mal smiled. "Ready?"
"As ready as I'll ever be. Mal, can you maybe not go too far in case it's bad?"
"Already planned on it, sweets." Mal said, leading the way out.
Emma internally groaned when she saw the woman who requested her was surrounded by highly drunk men and women. Sometimes it wasn't the client, but the accompanying crowed that caused the issues. However, she put on a smile and started doing her thing.
Mal tried her best to stay close, but it seemed the whole place was just off that night and she had to go and help Gia fend off a couple guys. Emma noticed her leave and tried to focus on the woman in front of her.
"That's right sweet cheeks, dance for my wife." The man to the side called to Emma. "Put those titties in her face."
"Shut up George!" The woman said, blushing a little and looked at Emma. "I'm so sorry."
"It's fine. I'm not here for him anyway." Emma said, giving a soft smile as she danced. "If you're uncomfortable, just say the words."
"You're not making me uncomfortable; my husband is." The woman said with a chuckle.
Emma grinned and continued her dancing until she felt a large hand on her back. She stopped and moved, trying to get out of his reach. "Sir, I'm on the do not touch list for men. Please respect that and keep your hands to yourself."
"Ahh, I see. You're a fucking dyke." He said with a laugh, pulling Emma into him with his arm. "Let me show you what you're missing."
"Let me go." Emma said, looking around for help. Everyone seemed to be busy or focused on something else, even the bouncers. "If you don't want a lifetime ban from here, you better let me go." Emma said, pushing against him.
"George! Let the poor girl go!" The woman called out, also looking around. "George, now!" His friends just laughed while one of her friends went to the bar to find someone.
His arm got tighter around her and his other hand undid her halter top, exposing her breasts. "Now that's what we paid for." He said, licking his lips."
Emma felt sick and she tried to fight him, but fear froze her. "Mal! Mal I need your help!"
"Give me a taste." He said, leaning down and sucking on Emma's nipple. "Ahh fuck! What the hell!" He called out as he felt a fist collide with his back.
"That is strictly against the rules and you know it. Let her go, now." August said, glaring at the man. Finally, Emma was let go and the woman she had been dancing for gave her top back. "Are you okay?" August asked her. "Do you want to press charges?"
"Press charges?" The man asked with a laugh. "She's a whore! She gets paid to do this. Now, let me go and I'll enjoy the rest of the night."
"No, you will have charges pressed against you and you will no longer be welcomed here ever again." Regina said, her face one of fury. "My girls are not whores nor are they to be treated as such. You are a disgusting excuse for a man." She looked to August. "Officer Nolan is on his way. Please escort this pig to Leroy's office to wait."
August left with him and Regina looked at Emma, wanting nothing more than to hold her. "Emma, please go to the dressing room. I promise I'll be there shortly."
Emma was fighting the tears in her eyes and bile in her throat as she nodded and headed back.
The woman also had tears and looked at Regina. "I'm so sorry. I couldn't stop him."
"I saw that. It's not your fault, but please, I'm closing early tonight. It seems everyone here is a bit amped up."
Once all the staff knew to get the customers out, Regina went back to the changing room. She didn't care that the other girls would be back soon; she went to Emma and held her. "Emma, I'm so sorry. Are you okay?"
Emma was just trying to breathe. "I…he…his mouth, Regina. I need to fucking shower. I need to get him off me!" Emma let out, crying the last few words. "No one came to help."
"I know, baby, I came as fast as I could. Everyone went crazy at the same time. I'm so sorry, Emma."
There was a soft knock in the doorway and both women looked over. "Emma Swan?" The darkhaired one asked.
"Yes, that's me."
"I'm detective Olivia Benson from Special Victims Unit. David called me and told me what happened, and I know he normally comes here, but I think this is more serious than just a customer acting out. This was assault and I want to treat it as such. My partner is interviewing George right now, and I was hoping I could talk to you."
Emma nodded and sat in her chair. "Can Regina stay with me?"
"Yes. Ms. Mills, I hear you have security cameras throughout?" When Regina nodded, Olivia wrote in her pad. "If we could get a copy of them for tonight, that would help a lot."
"That's no problem. We have video and sound." She went to the phone and called Jenny to gather the footage as Olivia sat by Emma.
"Can you tell me what happened?"
Emma, who had her robe on, played with the edge of the sleeves. "I was asked to give a lap dance. I only do that for women and I'm on the no touch list. Obviously, it's a little different when you're doing a lap dance, but still, men are not supposed to touch me. There's flyers and signs all over with our pictures on who can and can't be touched." She felt the need to really explain that before she said what had happened.
Olivia took notes and one of the flyers and looked at Emma. "What he said was wrong, Emma. You're not a whore and you can press charges. Even if you were a prostitute, the moment a woman says no or stop and they don't stop, it's assault."
"You may think that, but if he tries to fight this, is any judge or jury going to think that?" Emma asked, sighing. "If I even take it to court."
"Believe it or not, they have agreed with that in the past. Our ADA Alexandra Cabot is amazing with these cases should he fight the charges." Olivia said, taking out her card. "Please call me if you need anything. I'll be in touch and we may need you to come to the station. I would ask for a DNA sample for proof, but is it safe to say you've washed the area where his mouth was?"
"It was the first thing I did. I'm sorry. I felt so sick and had to get it off."
"I understand. Hopefully with the footage and witnesses, we won't need that anyway." Olivia stood. "Ms. Mills, would you mind if I talked with your employees?"
"Of course not. I'm not sure they saw anything though." Regina looked at Emma. "Go on up to my office, take a shower in my private bathroom, and get dressed. Take your time."
As Emma left, Regina lead Olivia out to the main bar. The lights were up on high and other than a few people talking to different officers and the employees, it was empty. Regina gathered the girls around a table. "This is detective Olivia Benson. I'm sure you've all heard what happened tonight and we want to make sure the jerk pays for it. Rest assured we would be doing this no matter which of you it was who got assaulted. Please answer any questions she asks openly and honestly."
Regina waited a bit before going upstairs to her office. Jenny had the footage on a USB drive and Regina asked her to take it down to the detectives. This wasn't the first time a customer had gone to far, but it was still scary. Just like the times before, they were taking it very seriously. Regina heard the shower running and she sat in her chair. Mal came in and sat on the chair across her desk.
"Regina, I'm so sorry. I told Emma I'd keep my eye on her, but then Gia had a grabby guy who wouldn't stop, and everything happened so fast."
"It's okay, Mal. It's not your fault." Regina said, pinching the bridge of her nose. "When was the last time we had the girls take a self-defense class?"
Mal got a folder and looked in it. "Three years ago."
"Do we have parties booked on Monday or Tuesday?"
"No. Should I call around?"
"Yes, please. I'm contemplating shutting down for the weekend, but then maybe that's too much."
"Regina, I get why you think that. However, you and Emma both have off and the other girls still want to make money. Maybe see what they all think before you decide."
Regina sighed and sat back in her chair. "Would you mind asking them?"
"Not at all. I'll go talk to them now." Mal got up and stopped by the door. "I'd like to talk to Emma before you two head out."
"That's fine, Mal." Regina watched her go and then paced her office, looking down as the detectives finished their questioning and Mal talked to the girls.
"Regina?" Emma asked softly behind her. "I'm really sorry about all of this."
Regina's heart broke at Emma's voice and she turned around. "I never want you hear you apologize for this again. This was not your fault Emma; you did nothing wrong." She said, going to the blond and cupping her cheek. "I'm sorry I didn't get t you sooner."
"It's fine, Regina. I just hate that I froze. I didn't even try to fight back." Emma said, tears building in her eyes. "Can we go? I just want to go and forget tonight."
"Yes honey, we can go." She then noticed Emma was in her robe. "Let me go get your clothes."
There was a soft knock on the door and Regina opened it and saw Lilly. "Hey, I have Emma's clothes."
"Come in." Regina said and stepped back.
Lilly went to Emma and wrapped her in a hug. "Emma, I'm going to call my friends and cancel this weekend."
"No, don't do that. I…Lilly, don't get mad, but I want to go to Regina's." Emma said, scared to upset her best friend.
"I'm not mad at all, Emma." Lilly assured her and looked at Regina. "Mal was asking if those scheduled wanted to still work this weekend and it sounds like they do. Everyone is a bit shaken, but they want to keep going."
"Okay. You're off this weekend, right?"
"Yes."
"Good. I think on Monday or Tuesday we'll be doing some self defense classes, but I want to talk to everyone together. Are they all still here?"
"They are; I think they're waiting to see if you needed them." She bit her lip. "They…they know about you two. Honestly, we've all known for a while and no one cares. I just thought I'd tell you in case it comes out."
"Thank you, Lilly. Can you go tell them I'll be right down?"
"Will do. Emma, you'll say goodbye before you leave?"
"Yeah. I'll come down with Regina."
Lilly left and Emma started getting dressed, her hands shaking. "I know it wasn't much that happened, but it's bringing up so many things from my past, Regina. I'm trying so hard not to be dramatic about it, but I'm…I'm fucking shaking." She said, zipping up her jeans.
"Emma honey, you were assaulted. You have ever fucking right to be shaken. Please don't feel like you're being dramatic. Look, we're going to have a deep conversation about this once we're at my place, but for now, please do not feel like you're being dramatic."
Emma nodded as she finished getting dressed. "I just don't want a lot of attention or fuss when I go down there."
"They all care about you, so a bit of fuss will be made. I'll try to get my point out fast so we can go." Regina said and cupped Emma's cheeks. "Are you okay?"
"No, but I will be. I think I'm still processing this."
"I understand. Ready to go down and then go home?"
"More than ready."
The two came down and Emma did her best to avert eye contact with anyone however, Ruby came over and hugged the blonde tight. Next came Zelena, then Gia, then the rest of them and Emma was having a hard time keeping her tears from falling. Mal came over and hugged Emma and stroked her cheek. "I'm so sorry, Emma. I told you I'd stay by you and I didn't."
"It's not your fault, Mal. Gia needed your help too. Really, it's…well I'm trying not to make it a big deal. I mean, we have guys ogling us and saying things to us all the time."
"That doesn't mean we deserve to be sexually assaulted, Emma." Zelena said fiercely. "It's one thing for a man to touch your back, but another when he doesn't let go when told to and he continues to put his disgusting mouth anywhere on your body. Emma, it is a big deal. Just because we're strippers, doesn't mean we should expect to get treated like this."
"He's lucky it was you and not me." Ruby said. "I'd have punched him in the face."
"And you'd have had every right to." Regina said, bringing the conversation where she wanted it. "I want you all to know that Zelena is right; none of you deserve to be assaulted in any way. Even if you're working the back room; once you say no it means no. Now, I completely understand freezing when something happens and it's a perfectly normal reaction, however I also would understand if she would have punched him. That being said, Mal is going to set up some self defense classes for all of you to take. Every situation is different, every person is different, and I'm not at all saying this could have been avoided; I'm simply saying I want my girls safe."
They all nodded, and Emma kept her eyes down. "Okay then girls, let's call it a night. Those of you that work this weekend, I'll see you tomorrow." Mal stated. "The rest of you, I'll call you to let you know what time the classes are. I think I'll go for Tuesday, so everyone gets to refresh on Monday."
"Let's go, Emma." Regina said, taking Emma's hand as the others dispersed.
Emma said goodbye to Lilly and then went out with Regina, getting into her car. Regina looked over at her. "Emma, honey are you okay?"
"I'm sorry I didn't fight back." Emma said quietly.
Regina took Emma's hand. "I don't expect you to, Emma. I don't expect any of this to have happened. Everyone reacts differently in different situations. I'm setting up self defense classes because it's something we normally do, but I realized we haven't done it for three years. As I said inside, this isn't something you did wrong."
Emma nodded, wiping her tears. "I'll get over it. I'm just still processing this."
"I understand, Emma. What can I do to help you?"
"Let's just go home. I'm tired and hungry." Emma admitted, putting her seat belt on.
Regina followed suite and headed home, stopping at a fast-food place she normally never would, to get Emma what she wanted. Once home, they ate and cuddled watching TV. After a bit, Emma, who was holding Regina, started kissing the brunette's neck. Regina smiled and closed her eyes. "Feeling better?"
"Yes. I think I just needed time to calm down." Emma said, nipping at Regina's ear.
"Emma, we should talk about…"
"No. We can talk tomorrow. We will talk tomorrow. I just want to be with you now." She bit her own lip. "We never did use that plug you spoke of before."
"Would you like to?" Regina asked, her hand stroking Emma's thigh.
"I think so. I'd like to try. I like trying new things with you."
"You're sure you're up for it, Emma?" Regina asked, concern in her eyes.
"Yes. Look, what happened wasn't good, but it wasn't the end of the world. I didn't get hurt, he didn't rape me, I'm fine."
Regina turned in her arms and kissed Emma. "It's okay if you're not suddenly okay later."
Emma sighed. "You're ruining the moment."
Regina chuckled. "We wouldn't want that, now would we? Okay, Princess. Go to the bedroom and get naked for me while I clean up out here." Emma smiled and got up, going to the room. Regina chuckled, watching her. "There's a special pillow under the window in there. When I come in, I want you naked and on your stomach with the pillow lifting that fine ass of yours."
"Kay!" Emma called and Regina just shook her head with a smirk, picking up the popcorn and locking up the house.
Emma quickly used the bathroom and stripped down, making sure she didn't miss any spots shaving earlier. She was glad she showered at work before coming home and she went to the bedroom, finding the triangular pillow and putting it on the bed. She lay on her stomach and felt the anticipation coursing through her as her ass was in the air.
Regina stood in the doorway and licked her lips as she watched Emma squirming. She chuckled and came in, running her fingertips lightly along Emma's back and up to her shoulders. "How do you feel about restraints?"
"Um, what kind?"
"I was thinking wrists to keep your hands up above you, a blindfold to keep it interesting and some ankle straps to keep your pretty little legs apart." She massaged Emma's shoulders. "Your mouth will be free to say the safe word should you want this to stop."
"Safe word?"
"Yes. If you want me to stop at any time, just say the word apple. Does that sound okay?"
"Yes. Yeah, that all sounds okay. You'll stop if I say apple though, right?"
Regina kissed between Emma's shoulder blades. "Yes. Emma, there's no pressure."
"I know; I want this."
Regina went to her closet and got what she needed. She tied Emma's wrists to the headboard, tied a scarf around her eyes and then attached her ankles to the footboard. "Are you comfortable?"
"Yes." Emma answered, breathily causing Regina to chuckle.
Regina stripped down to her bra and panties before kneeling between Emma's legs. "I'm going to start small and I want you to be honest if you don't like it. I'm also going to…urge you on." She strapped the small vibrator around Emma, turning it on low against her clit. Emma moaned and moved her hips, obviously wanting more. "All in good time, Princess." Regina said softly, massaging Emma's ass cheeks. She spread them and dripped some lube between her cheeks and started massaging her puckered hole with her thumb.
Pleasure, slow building pleasure took over Emma and she tried to steady her breathing. She moved her hips towards Regina. "More, please."
Regina smirked and smacked at Emma's ass. "Be patient or I'll have to tie your whole body down to the bed."
"Is that supposed to be a threat?" Emma asked, smirking.
"Don't tempt me, my dear." Regina stated, working her thumb inside Emma. "Do you like this?"
Emma honestly wasn't sure. "I…I think so."
Regina chuckled. "You like the vibration." She said, working Emma's hole. "This is going to feel different, but if you relax, it won't hurt."
Emma took a deep breath and tried to relax and not focus on what Regina was doing. She felt the tip of something pushing against her and then the pressure. She felt herself stretching and bit her lip as she wasn't sure how much more she could stretch. Regina pulled back on the toy and then pushed again. "Breathe. It's almost in." She said softly. When Emma took a deep breath, Regina pushed it in and smiled. "Good girl." She said, stroking Emma's ass. The plug was in place and Regina found it beautiful. "What do you think?"
Emma wiggled a little bit. "It's…interesting. I think I like it."
Regina chuckled as she got off the bed and went to her closet. She got her strap-on on and came back over. "You're going to feel so full, my love. Now, remember your safe word." She got between Emma's legs, the pillow still doing its job in keeping her ass up and she smacked it, causing Emma to moan. Regina removed the vibrator and lined her dildo up with Emma's entrance. She lubed it up and thrust it inside Emma, smirking as she heard the blonde cry out in pleasure.
"Oh, my gods. That feels so amazing." Emma moaned. "Fuck yes, do that again."
Regina chuckled and played with the handle of the plug, moving it around. She then shifted and started thrusting harder inside Emma, letting the nub rub on her own clit. She gripped at Emma's hips and smacked her ass and loved hearing her blonde whimper and moan. "Cum for me princess. I want to feel your body tremble."
It didn't take much, and Emma was doing just that. Her body shook as the pleasure it her and intensified at how full she felt. "Yes…yes Regina!"
Regina held the dildo inside her as she too came. After recovering, she slowly pulled the toy out and unstrapped it. On a good day, she could do more, but it had been an exhausting night, and she figured she and Emma could and should get some sleep. She slowly removed the plug and unstrapped Emma before going and cleaning the toys off and putting them back. She found Emma under the covers, still naked, and barely awake. "That was amazing, Regina." The blonde said, pulling her into bed. "I never thought I'd like that."
Regina smiled and kissed Emma as she laid down next to her and relaxed. "You are amazing. I love you so much."
Emma smiled softly. "I love you too, Regina." She bit her lip. "I've never said that to anyone else…well other than my parents before they died."
Regina stroked Emma's hair; they didn't talk much about Emma's parents as she didn't push it, but she loved hearing anything the blonde would tell her. She knew they died in a car accident when she was only ten and had been in and out of foster homes until she was fifteen and found a woman who cared enough to keep her until Emma was eighteen. However, once she was of age, Emma left and never looked back. She didn't talk much about that woman and Regina wondered what that full story was.
"You there?" Emma asked and Regina snapped back to attention.
"Yes, sorry. I was lost in thought." She kissed Emma's forehead. "We should get some sleep. Are you sure you still want to go through with meeting my mother tomorrow?"
"Yes. I know it's important to you, so it's important to me." Emma looked into brown eyes. "Maybe one day, you can come with me to the cemetery where my parents are. I mean if that's not too weird."
"I'd love to, Emma. It would be an honor. One day, I'll take you to my family plot where my father is."
Emma smiled softly. "I'd really like that."
The two cuddled into each other and eventually fell asleep.