By 9pm, everyone was getting merry and there were a handful of people, singing along with the music.
Regina shakes her head in amusement, as she looks around the diner and she see's Emma and Henry dancing, like idiots.
She then, makes her way to the nearest table and sits down for the first time that night.
She instantly, reaches for one of her shoes and takes it off.
I really shouldn't have worn these tonight, she thinks to herself. They were new and not worn in yet.
She then sighs in relief and looks around, her eyes land on Emma and Henry again, who are still dancing like idiots.
It brings a smile to her face, and she thinks about how far they have all come.
In the beginning, she wanted nothing more, than for Emma to get out of her town and leave her hand Henry alone but slowly but surely, the blonde saviour had worked her way into Regina's life and heart.
She then, doesn't notice that Emma is now standing in front of her, and it is only when Emma leans down and begins to take her other shoe off, that she breaks out of her musing.
"Me and Henry, would love you to join us for a dance madame mayor, it's your birthday after all and you can dance with us with bare feet. As I could tell that these are hurting you" she holds up the shoe.
Regina then looks hesitant, but Emma gives her the same puppy dog eyes. That Henry gives her, and she can't say no to that.
So, she stands up.
"Come" Emma then says and grabs the older woman's hand, which surprises Regina and she leads Regina over to Henry.
"Mom" he then says happily and takes her free hand.
"Take it easy on me" Regina then says with a smile and both Emma and Henry grin at her. Before, they then begin to dance together, to one of those cheesy songs, that Emma knows Regina secretly likes and she smiles at Regina, who rolls her eyes playfully at the blonde.
A few minutes later, Henry goes off to find his grandfather and Emma, bravely takes both of Regina's hands and they sway together.
"So, out of ten. How would you rate your birthday?" Emma asks seriously, as she finds herself, gazing into brown eyes.
"Five" Regina tries to joke but then swallows thickly, at how close Emma is to her.
"Only 5? Emma replies with a pout and Regina smirks at this.
"I was only joking dear. I'd say a good 9" she then replies simply.
"What would make it a ten?" Emma then asks.
A kiss from you, Regina thinks to herself without even thinking about it and then her eyes widen, as she thinks 'where did that thought come from!'
She then gets flustered and pulls away.
"Another glass of wine maybe" she lies, whilst trying to make sense of her thoughts.
"Of course. I will go and get you one" Emma smiles and heads off, leaving Regina to stare after her longingly.
However, her longing, suddenly turns to anger. As she sees Killian appear and put his hand upon Emma's shoulder.
The blonde then turns to face him, and she frowns upon seeing him.
"Love, why didn't you invite me as your date tonight?" he asks.
"Because I'm not your date" she says back seriously.
"I thought we were seeing each other now"
"What because we kissed in Neverland?" she scoffs.
"Well, yes. You obviously fancy me. The feeling is mutual love"
"We haven't even spoke since we got back. What happened was a stupid mistake"
"You wound me"
"Look, I mean no offence, but I'm just not interested" she huffs and turns to get Regina her drink and she doesn't notice, that Regina is now standing behind her.
"Is everything okay Emma?" Regina asks seriously, as she stares at Killian and the blonde turns around, upon hearing Regina and she instantly bumps into Regina, which causes the red wine to spill over Regina's dress.
"Oh, sorry..." Emma says with wide eyes and then thinks, shit, I've ruined her lovely dress.
Killian, however, just chuckles in amusement and Regina glares at him, whilst paying no attention to the wine, that is now soaking through the front of her dress.
Emma, meanwhile, had turned to pick up some napkins and was now starting to dap at the stain, which was soaking through Regina's dress.
Regina feels a pressure upon her chest instantly and her eyes widen, as she looks to see Emma, trying to get the stain out.
"Em-Emma" she stutters, as she takes a deep breath, as Emma is rubbing the napkin over her right breast with some pressure.
It actually feels nice, but Regina clears her throat and takes Emma's hand to reluctantly stop her.
Emma then looks up into Regina's eyes.
"Emma dear, you don't have to do that but thank you. I know you didn't mean, to spill the wine over my dress"
Emma then begins to blush, and she looks away in embarrassment, which Regina finds endearing,
"Oh, okay, sorry" she then mutters, and Regina puts a hand upon the blonde's arm. Which gains Emma's attention.
"There's no need to apologize dear" Regina then says softly "I'm having a great time" she adds and Emma smiles.
Nearly two hours later, Emma drives Regina and Henry home.
She had been responsible and not had any alcohol, so she could take her son and Regina home after the party.
"Do you still think Grandpa will still take me to the docks tomorrow?" Henry asks from the back seat, as Emma turns on the engine on.
"If he said he would, he will kiddo" Emma replies, as she puts the car in gear.
Regina then leans her head against the window. She drunk quite a few glasses of wine tonight, especially. after Killian had turned up and caused her to be jealous.
"You alright there Regina?" Emma says with concern.
"Hmm" she replies and closes her eyes but suddenly, there is a warm hand upon her thigh and her eyes pop open.
"Hey, don't go falling asleep in the car Regina, your get neck ache and then blame me" Emma tells her with a smile and then moves her hand back, to the steering wheel.
Regina feels the loss instantly. Emma's hand had been warm and kind of comforting.
She sighs and leans up, back into the chair.
Minutes later, Emma pulls up to Regina's house and Henry jumps out and runs to the front door and opens it.
Leaving Emma, to get out of the car and she quickly walks round to the passenger door, to help Regina out.
"I'm perfectly capable of getting out of a car" Regina huffs, as she gets out but then stumbles forward, causing Emma to jump into action and catch her.
"Hey, I know you can, but you've had a couple of glasses of wine tonight and that, kind of mucks up your whole balance thing"
Regina raises an eyebrow at her, but she stays within Emma's hold.
"Very eloquent, as always miss Swan" she replies sarcastically, and Emma rolls her eyes playfully.
"Come on, let's get you inside, before you freeze to death" Emma then says softly and she holds Regina's arm to keep her steady.
Regina, meanwhile, uses her free hand to brush her hair out of her face and she thinks, that she is walking perfectly fine. When in fact she is stepping side to side.
Emma chuckles at this.
"What's so funny?" Regina huffs.
"You are"
Regina then stops and puts her free hand upon her hip and looks at Emma.
"I am not funny"
"Whatever you say Regina" Emma smirks and puts her hands up in surrender.
Regina then, makes it the rest of the way to her front door, before turning around to see Emma standing a few feet back and staring at her.
"Do you ever think about Neverland?" Emma asks suddenly.
"I try not to" Regina replies simply.
"Me too, but there was something good that came out of it"
"What was that?"
"We became friends"
"Oh" Regina smiles.
"I kind of miss our late-night chats" Emma confesses and Regina blinks, she had also missed their talks but didn't think Emma did.
"Me too" she replies.
"Yeah?" Emma looks at her in surprise and takes a step forward.
"Maybe, we could continue those chats over dinner?" Regina then says, as she leans against the door frame to steady herself.
"Really?" Emma hadn't expected such an offer.
Regina nods.
"Would you like to come inside?" Regina then asks and Emma sighs, whilst putting her hands in her pockets.
"I would love too but I promised mom, that I'd help her tidy up all the mess at the diner and gather up the gifts, to bring back to you tomorrow"
"I understand. Thank you for celebrating my birthday with me" Regina then says softly.
"It was my pleasure. I'll see you tomorrow and I hope you sleep well"
"Thank you" Regina sighs, as she watches, as Emma steps back and begins to walk back to her car.
She then turns and shakily walks inside, with a smile upon her face.
A/N Thank you for the follows and reviews. I'll try update again in the next few days.