I paced back and forth in my room as I waited for my friends to come to the rescue. What would they say? How was I going to tell them? Would they be mad or happy for me? My mind flew with thoughts as I heard the thundering of footsteps coming up the stairs. The door to my room burst open with Belle and Killian flying in. Shifting my gaze past them I looked for the rest.
"They couldn't make it." Belle said closing the door and following Killian to my bed.
"Yea, Ruby is grounded for getting a D in Econ and Jefferson had some sort of study group thing for A&P." he added as they both crawled on the mattress, sat crossed legged and stared at me.
"So, what's the emergency?" he finished.
My feet began to move again as my pace doubled speed. Cracking each knuckle as I took a step then ran a hand through my hair. Their eyes stayed on me as I chewed on the inside of my cheek trying to find the right words to say.
"Emma, you can tell us whatever it is." Belle soothed, reading my rigid body language.
"I...I-..." I took a deep and heavy sigh. "I fucking kissed her."
I stopped and turned my gaze to them. They looked at each other than at me.
"Kissed who?" Killian asked trying to play dumb in front of Belle.
"Yea...who..." Belle added trying to do the same for him.
I appreciate them acting like they didn't know what I was talking about considering I asked them not say anything. They really are good friends.
"It's okay, you both already know." I mumbled in response.
Their shoulders relaxed as they smiled softly at each other, Belle shifted her gaze back to me motioning to come over to her. I crawled on the bed and mimicked their position, placed my elbows on the inside of my knee, folded my hands together and propped my chin down. Killian reach over and curled his fingers around my calf as Belle rubbed my shoulder.
"So is the emergency that you kissed her and she liked it, or you kissed her and she didn't like it?" Killian asked.
I let my eyes close as the memory of her lips on my mine was still fresh. She definitely liked it, she just freaked out.
"I think it's a little of both. I don't know what the fuck to do, we were just suppose to be friends until I graduated-"
"Wait..." Belle said. "She likes you?"
Opening my eyes to face her I nodded my head.
"I can't give you guys all the details but the gist is I like her, a lot, and she likes me but wanted to wait until after my 18th birthday to try anything."
"I fucking knew it." shrieked Killian.
Shooting a look at him he mocked a surrendered pose.
"Sorry, I could just tell she fucking liked you." he added with a shy grin.
"Yea well it doesn't matter now, I fucked it all up."
"Tell us what happened." Belle urged.
Spinning around on my butt I flopped down on my back, Belle crawled over me laying down on my right and Killian scooted over to lay on his side as he rested his head in his hand.
"Regina came over my house for lunch today and brought me soup-"
"Regina is it?" teased Belle and I scoffed playfully.
"Regina who brings you soup." Killian joked.
"Guys," I said annoyed. "Do you want me to continue."
The both gave me an innocent look.
"Okay, so she came over with the soup, we ate together, watched a movie and then basically I lost my shit and kissed her, but then she kissed me back and somewhere along the way she must've realized what was happening because she pushed me away then left. I don't know if I should call her, text her, or give her some space."
It was quiet for a moment before Killian spoke.
"But she kissed you back, which means she definitely wanted it too." he said. "She might just need some time to process it all."
"Yea especially if she's trying to wait until you turn 18, which is surprising considering we graduate 3 months before that. Can I ask why she wants to wait that long?" Belle asked.
"Besides the obvious of her getting trouble, I think Regina wants to make sure this is something that I want, that's it not just some fantasy on my part."
Nodding her head she laid it down on my chest as Killian played with the strands of my blonde hair flared out on the bed.
"Well that's good news right?" he asked.
"Yea but how does that help me now?" I replied.
I watched as he thought for a minute.
"Remember when I kissed you? If I would've tried to reach out to you sometime that night would you have answered." Killian asked.
I shook my head no.
"Exactly, and even the day after that you needed time to cool off right?"
"Yeaaaa..." I trailed off.
"And what made you come talk to me after that?"
"Our friendship meant too much to me to let it go." I responded replaying the memory in my head.
He smiled at me and nodded as I looked at him like he was crazy.
"We have years of friendship though, it's not the same fucking thing. With Regina it's only been weeks."
"So then don't give her a reason to throw it away." Belle replied.
Turing my head to look at her she smiled at me.
"Obviously don't hunt her down in school to talk about your problems, but maybe call her tomorrow morning before you get to school and see if you guys can just talk, you tell her you respect her wishes and you're sorry you pushed them, tell her that she means a lot to you and that you will be happy with the time you get together and how you spend that time."
"So you're saying give her space but not too much to let her go?" I asked both of them and they nodded yes.
Could I do that? Especially now that I know what her lips taste like will I be able to keep my fucking shit together. And how will she act tomorrow? Will she ignore me? Block my calls and texts? Or worse, treat me just like a regular student.
"She needs time Emma...if you give her that then I'm sure she'll come around." Killian added as he sat up and cupped his under my chin. "Plus, who can resist this face."
Dropping his hand he helped me sit up and then helped Belle. I felt better for sure but giving Regina space is going to be damn near impossible. I've already tried that before and it didn't work out in my favor.
"Thanks guys..." I added wrapping my arms around each of their shoulders and pulled them into my side.
"We got you..." he said turning to kiss my cheek.
"Always." Belle finished kissing the other one. "So should we keep this between us?"
What does she mean? Of course...Jefferson and Ruby, shit, I forgot about them.
"Um, what do you think?"
She laughed softly and shook her head.
"I can't answer that for you. What would Regina, God that just sounds weird to say, think about all this." Belle asked.
"Ha! She would freak if she found out you guys even knew."
"Then yea, maybe you shouldn't say anything to them. Not that they can't keep a secret, but they love you so much they would probably give her a piece of their minds about how she hurt you." Killian added.
Yea, I didn't think about that before I sent it in the group chat. Always acting before I think, when will I learn.
"So what should I tell them?"
"Whatever it is make sure it's believable." he answered.
Ugh, I feel like this just keeps getting more and more complicated.
"Everything will work out babe. It has to." Belle said leaning in closer to me.
Everything will work out? She sounds so damn optimistic.
I on the other hand…
Not so much.
The sun was out but it was cold as fuck this morning, however today I was prepared as I rode The Savior to school. Dad bought me a face cover, new sunglasses, and I wore my bomber jacket. Underneath that I was wearing a white long sleeve, tight, shirt that had a hood, jeans, and black boots. Yup I'm trying my fucking hardest to impress Regina today.
After Belle and Jefferson left last night I was good on not reaching out to her, as much as I wanted to. I kept on checking my phone to see if she had texted me but not once did her name pop up on my screen. Also got a chance to chat with Jefferson and Ruby, ended up telling them I hurt myself and thought I wouldn't be able to play in Friday's game, knock on wood. As I rode into the school parking lot students' heads were already starting to turn and look at me. I got a lot of fist pumps, some kids who called me 'hottie', other cat called me...come one guys, grow up. Although I am the first person to drive a motorcycle to school so I can't blame them for staring.
As I rolled over to park my bike my main 4 were standing there waiting with big smiles on their face.
"Yaaas Queen." Jefferson shouted when I turned it off and slid the helmet off my head.
"Emma you looking fucking amazing on that thing." Belle added.
Ruby bolted around the back of the bike and slide on the 2nd seat, wrapping her arms around my waist and laying her head in the middle of my back.
"Yes, you definitely need to take me on this thing." she whispered.
With ease I covered her hands with my own then pulled her closer and chuckled.
"I definitely will."
She giggled lightly into my back then trailed her hands over my waist.
"How did you balance on this thing without falling." she asking tapping my backpack and duffel.
"It was struggle." I responded with a light laugh.
"Here, let me take this." Ruby said as she grabbed my gym bag. "I can leave it in my car."
Belle and Jefferson stepped off the sidewalk as she took off and began to ogle at the motorcycle. Killian however was distracted with his head turned towards the school. He jerked it back to me and did quick inconspicuous nod to his left and casually I followed his gaze. My heart flutter at the look on Regina's face right now as she stared at me. The best part about all this is that she was surrounded by a group of teachers and even though she nodded every so often her attention was not on the conversation they were having. Honey brown eyes racked over my legs hugging the body of the bike, to my hips, breast then finally my face.
Regina held my gaze knowing that I wouldn't be able break our eye contact. Thank God, most of my friends are distracted right now. She dropped her head a few inches as if encouraging me to do something.
Cue panic.
What the fuck do I do? Wave? No, too obvious, how about a smile? Or should I just ignore her? No, we've covered this and I failed at trying that before. So I did what I thought best and sent her a soft smile. Her lips stayed tight until she nodded her head slightly, now showing zero emotion, then brought her attention back to the teachers.
Guess that's better than nothing.
I slid off the bike and walked over to Killian.
"So, looks like you're not completely in the shit house." he whispered as he wrapped his arm around my shoulder and I gave him a chuckle.
"You guys done yet?" I joked.
Laughing they walked back over to us and I locked up my bike. When we turned around the volleyball team was walking up to us.
"I heard some super hot girl was riding in on a motorcycle." T called causing everyone to playfully push me.
"You feeling better?" asked Kelsey.
"A lot better. I'm ready for practice that's for sure." I responded.
"You better be, need you in top shape for the away game." T added.
Raising an eyebrow I looked over the girls.
"I thought it was a home game?" I asked.
"It was, until something happened in the schedule so now it's away. Coach didn't know much of the details. I think it's better this way, we can beat those stupid Lions in their own house." Sadie replied.
Nodding my head we continued random chatter and every so often I would feel Regina look at me, every so often I would look at her. We played this game of tag until an unwanted voice entered our conversation.
"Wow Emma, did you're friends get tired of dragging you around?"
No, not right fucking now. Not today, please not today. Ignoring her stupid comments I kept my head forward before I felt a small push to the back of my shoulder. I spun around quick, squaring myself up with Lily.
"I'm fucking talking to you." she hissed as her friends stood behind her giggling.
"Get the fuck out of her slut, we're full up on herpies around here." Ruby hissed back, taking a step in front of me.
She's like my bodyguard. I fucking love it.
"I guess they should be kicking you out soon then huh?" Lily said confidently as she took a step forward.
Oh no, you don't talk to my fucking friends like that. Gently I pulled Ruby back, taking my spot face to face with this fucking waste of space.
"Is there a reason you came to bother me this morning?" I asked and noticed we had gathered a small crowd.
"Just getting my daily dose of piss off Emma Swan. Must be my lucky day since you have the Brady Bunch here with you too."
She went to reach pass me and push Ruby but I swatted her hand away hard. Her face winced at the contact before fire blazed in her eyes.
I've been waiting for this.
Come at me hoe.
Lily's friends gathered closer as if they were all ready to attack but when their eyes widened I knew that meant that not only did my friends have my back so did my team. The cheers from our crowd had began to chant 'fight'.
She went to push me but I side stepped it with ease then pushed her back causing her to stumble into her friends. With flared nostrils she went to lunge at me only to be caught by a slender woman who came out of fucking nowhere. Lily ran into the woman with an 'umph' and was held there.
"Think about this Lily." whispered the woman and my ears perked up, knocking me out of my angry haze.
Regina? I looked up and sure enough her back was inches from the front of my face as her fragrance wrapped around my body calming me down.
"But she..." Lily started but must have been cut off.
"Head into school." she said loud enough for only Lily and I to here.
With a frustrated sigh Lily leaned to the side and glared at me.
"She won't always be here to save you." she whispered. "One day, this will be settled."
"Lily!" Regina scolded but I didn't care because her remark had pissed me the fuck off.
At a quick speed I dodged around my brunette standing almost nose to nose with Lily.
"I don't need anybody to save me you fucking bitch." I hissed.
The touch that I had missed so much grasped my arm and yanked me back to my place with a rough pull and a stern stare.
"Head to school. Now Lily." she replied forcefully while keeping her gaze on me.
So she doesn't talk to me and now she wants to step in like some fucking prince?
"I think you should go back to your friends." she whispered lowly.
I think we need should talk, yet here we are.
Noticing my defiance Regina narrowed her eyes and with a click of her heels took a step up to me.
"Go." she demanded as her eyes turned from demanding to cold. There was nothing. They were empty. Just two endless black holes.
My hands balled into fists as they shook from me trying to fight her command, but alas she's got me by fucking puppet strings and with a roll of my eyes, I turned and headed back to my group. The sound of her heels faded away as they circled me making sure I was okay.
"The only time I wish I was girl was so I could beat the shit out of Lily." Jefferson said causing me to crack a small smile.
As they calmed me down we began to head to school, Ruby and T led the group as Rachel, Killian, Aliey and I brought up the back. The teachers, including Regina, were standing by the gates that led to the school, which means we are going to have to pass them. The closer we got the more my heart started to pound, Killian gently grasped the inside of my arm with his hand calming my nerves as he carried on his conversation with Aliey.
When I can smell her beautiful perfume my body tingled and I kept my gaze to the ground.
10 feet away…
5 feet away…3 feet...2 feet…
"Hey do you mind if I talk to you for a sec?" asked Rachel bringing me out of my thoughts.
I brought my attention to her.
"Sure."
She pulled me back slightly as the team and my friends were in line with Regina and her group. Killian turned his head to face me when his hand slid from under my arm.
"We'll catch up with you guys in a sec." Rachel responded to him.
He looked at her, then me, then a side glance to Regina, and finally back at me.
"Okay, see you later." Killian replied then swung his arm over Aliey's shoulder and pulled her in.
"THANKS MS. MILLS." the group shouted in a polite voice. Everyone except Killian and Belle.
"No problem, hate to see a fight so early in the morning." she replied sweetly giving them her winning smile.
Ugh, it's seems it's been forever since she smiled at me like that. I burned her perfect grin in my head in case I wouldn't see it again. I watched as she skimmed over my friends looking for something.
Me? Or was I being hopeful.
Finally her head turned and we were caught in a staring match once more, that is until Rachel waved her hand in front of my face causing Regina to give a slight frown.
"You daydreaming over there?" Rachel giggled in my ear.
Her frown turned into a scowl and was that…? Yes, think it was...jealousy. A flash of it crossed her face as she returned to her own conversation.
FUCK YEA! This is good.
"Sorry." I replied ripping my gaze off the brown and to hers.
"It's okay." she smirked, but it's not the same not like Regina's.
Rachel began to shift her weight from one foot to the other, she seemed really fucking uncomfortable. Her slender fingers came up to play with the end of her hair.
"So, the dance..." she started.
"The dance? What dance?" I asked loudly causing Regina to jerk her head back to us.
Her eyes pierced the side of my face as I kept my gaze on Rachel.
I wonder if she can hear us.
"The winter dance, it's the Friday before break."
"Oh, um, okay. What about it?"
Dear Universe, please don't let her ask me-
"Do you want to go?" she asked a little shyly. "Like, together?"
A light scoff from Regina reached my ears. Yea, she can definitely hear us. Well this is awkward as fuck. In front of me is a hopeful girl my age that is cute, smart, athletic, and funny, a person who is growing weary by each passing second of my silence. Then to the left there's a woman with a kind soul, mysterious presence and has so many fucking masks she could run a Halloween store. Who's 10 years older than me oh...and she's my teacher, so there's that.
I should choose Rachel, I should go to the dance with her but I can't bring myself to say yes. Not when hazel eyes are staring at me, eyes that I've missed so fucking much that I will do almost anything to see them look at me with happiness again.
"Um, thanks that's nice of you but I don't really do dances." I replied.
She did a good job at hiding the disappointment on her features.
"Gotcha, well maybe we can hang out some other time?"
Well this chick does not give up.
"Maybe. You should know though, I don't really date teammates, you know just in case shit goes awry for some reason. I wouldn't want our dynamic to be thrown off." I said with a polite smile, keeping my fingers crossed she wouldn't try to push this anymore.
The warning bell echoed across the school and I sighed in relief. Thank fuck for that.
"I'll see you at lunch?" Rachel asked taking a step to me.
"Yes you will." I replied.
Her arms came up and she pulled in for a hug. As we embraced Regina and I locked eyes again, she was struggling to keep her stoic features and all I wanted to do was leave Rachel, grab Regina and whisk her away on my bike telling her that this is just a hug, nothing more. Pulling back, I felt her kiss my cheek then walk off leaving me standing there under the intense gave of honey brown eyes.
I'm not sure how much longer I can go without at least trying to figure out a time to talk to her, so I turned to face her, staring at her head on. Cocking her head to the side with a small drop to her chin, she stood there challenging me, daring me to come up and talk to her. But not in a good way, in a 'see what happens if you do it' way.
Fuck it, I'm already on a roll this morning.
Bringing back my shoulders and pushing out my chest to seem confident I walked over to the group and cleared my throat. They turned to smile at me and I glanced at them giving each an individual smile in return. When I got to her forced as fuck smile I maintained my strong posture and stared into her eyes hard.
"I need to talk to Ms. Mills for a second."
The teachers looked at her.
"I can't, how about some other time." she said, trying to keep her annoyance from actions in check.
"It can't wait, we need to talk now."
"Miss Swan the warning bell rang you should head to class. We can talk later and it's rude to interrupt us while we're in the middle of a discussion." she said sternly.
Ew, Miss Swan. And in that formal voice I hate so fucking much.
"That's okay Regina, we'll see you at lunch?" One of the teachers said and even though I don't who he is I fucking loved him right now. Somebody get this man an award.
She nodded nicely at them as they walked. Forcefully she turned her head back to me giving the scariest death glare I have ever seen.
"Are you fucking serious right now Emma?" she replied in an aggressive tone.
"I wouldn't have to do this if you would just talk to me." I whispered back.
"At school, have you lost your damn mind?"
Um, she's cussing a lot right. This can't be a good sign. Not for someone who rarely uses language like that.
"No, I'm thinking pretty clearly. Like maybe I need to talk to the woman I like. A whole fucking lot." I pressed feeling my own aggravation rise.
"You need to give me some space. That's I need. Some damn space. Okay Emma?"
And just like that she turned on her heels, and with a rigid state headed to her class.
Only 10 minutes left until lunch is over and I've barely touched my food. Mindlessly I stared at the laughing faces of my friends as I sat there dwelling on my thoughts. Belle told me not to confront her like that at school and what did I do…
Apparently I like digging my own grave.
I blamed my shitty attitude on Lily when they asked me what was wrong and seeming to accept my answer they continued on with their conversations about boys, girls, school, colleges...the usual. All I could think about was the pissed off look she had on her face this morning.
She was genuinely upset with me.
And it's my fault again.
Killian and Belle kept a close eye on me as I pretended to be interesting in what they were saying.
"...I'm thinking after the game this Friday we can get food then bowling or roller skating." Sadie said popping a fry in her mouth. "Swan you're going right?"
Me? Um…
"Of course she is." Dorothy replied, gently punching me. "We're not taking no for an answer."
Well then.
"I guess I am." I replied with the most enthusiasm I could muster up. "Let's do bowling, you don't want to see me in skates."
I felt myself laugh along with them as thoughts of Regina eased out of the fore front.
"I don't know if I can go." Ruby interjected sadly. "Grans fucking grounded me. Unless-" she said shooting her head up at me.
What?
"-Unless you tell her we're going to study at your house after." her blue eyes shined as the idea formed in her head. "She always listens to you, you're Granny's favorite. Literally that woman can never say no to you. Pleeeeeeaaaase." she begged.
It's the least I can do for continuously lying to you.
"Sure." I replied.
"Yes!" Ruby shouted.
"Maybe we can go to that new twenty four-seven breakfast spot that's by your house." I added, looking at Jefferson.
"I'm game." he replied and they nodded their heads in agreement.
As the bell rang, the usual groans and sighs filled the quad as we packed up to finish out our day. Ugh, I did not want to go to P.E. I just want to think and figure out my shit with Regina. Maybe I can take the long way and kill some time, I can always say I was in the bathroom because I wasn't feeling well.
I should probably go to class. Yes.
"I'll see you guys at practice." I called trudging off the opposite way I always go because my body has a mind of it's own and does whatever the hell it wants regardless of what I tell it.
"Wait Em, where you going?" Jefferson called.
Turning around I smiled.
"Gotta check my grade in English real quick but I'll be there as soon as I can."
I could see it in his eyes he didn't believe me but I was already turning back around and walking off before he could reply. Slipping through the bodies that were making their way to classerooms I wandered around the school with my eyes on the ground. Kicking a few rocks I thought about when should be the next time I approach Regina or should I let her approach me.
What if she never does?
Sighing I opened the door to a hallway as the final bang rang, starting 5th period. The hall was empty only being filled with the muffled sounds of teachers going through their lessons for the day.
This is stupid, why I am missing a class for her. Just because Regina is in a mood doesn't mean I should let my grade drop in a class I kind of enjoy, plus I get to be with my best friend. Making the decision, I went to turn around but was cut off by a voice.
"Oh this is just too perfect."
What, are you fucking kidding me? Twice in one fucking day. The universe must be getting a good fucking laugh out of shitting on me. Lifting my gaze to Lily's I rolled my eyes.
"Can we just not do this today?" I pleaded.
"Now that you're baby sitter isn't here you're bitching out?"
She let out a judgmental huff firing up my hot headed tendencies. Lily took slow steps towards me until finally we were only a foot or so away from each other.
"Please Emma, don't tell me you have a little crushy wushy on her? Her taste seems a bit more refined than what you can offer, but what would I know, maybe she likes eating slop."
Oh. Fuck. No. First she talks shit about Ruby. Now Regina? Nope that is where I draw the line. That is where I draw the fucking line. Dad always said finish a fight, never start it. Well, I'm about to do both. In a swift motion I dropped my backpack lunged at Lily, grabbed her shirt, and pushed her up against the locker hearing the wind knock out of her chest.
"Don't. You. Ever-"
I was cut off by a quick knee to my dick. Fucking cheap shop. Dropping my hands I bent over as she came down with a hard slap across my face. The door to one of the classrooms swung open.
"Fight! Their finally doing it!" a kid yelled.
Ignoring him, I shook off the pain and stepped to Lily. She threw one punch as I dodged it then I came cross with hard fist to her cheek and she stumbled back into the lockers. Students rushed out of the rooms, shouting and yelling at the person they wanted to win this brawl. Quickly Lily pushed herself off the locker as my fist went flying, hitting the metal. I didn't feel the pain as the adrenaline took over, spinning around I was met with a one punch to my cheek the other to my eye.
Blood pounded in my ears and my anger hit the boiling point. She threw another punch but I grabbed her hand, yanked her to me then swept her legs from up under her with mine as I pushed her to the ground. Dropping down I climbed on top of her as she scrambled to get from out under me, I spit on her face then, clenched one grasped her shirt, drew my fist back, lining it up with her nose for nice break and with all my force I sent it flying down.
However I didn't get the chance to hear the sound of her bone breaking because two strong arms wrapped around me, cutting off my punch and dragging me off of Lily. Who in the fuck had the nerve to grab me like this. I fought hard as I watched Lily slowly get up and try to come at me before a teacher wrapped their arms around her holding her body in place as she fought hard to get out of it.
I jerked my arms roughly trying to get free of my lock, twisted and turned my body because this bitch Lily had what was coming to her. My eyes blurred with anger and my throat constrict as I pulled my body away from the grip around me.
Let's be honest...all of this negativity and hatred I'm feeling isn't 100% towards Lily. Yea she pissed me off and has always been a pain in the ass but what this is truly about was Regina. I hated myself for making my feelings known. For fucking up something before it even had a chance to be good. I hated myself for kissing her, I hated myself for making her mad.
Most of all, I hated myself for even getting involved in the first place, for getting too wrapped in her not realizing I wouldn't be able to let go.
Tears burned behind my eyes as the mist fogged up my vision.
"Let go." I said desperately, slowly losing the strength to fight against this strong fucker anymore. "Please, just let me go." dropping my head I felt the hold loosen around my arms.
Taking that as a sign, I tried to bolt out of the student crowded hallway but the slender arms wrapped around my stomach pulling me back in with a death grip.
"I will not let you go." Regina's voice hit my ears in soft but angry whisper freezing me in place.
How in the hell did she get here? Were we in her hall?
Another teacher stepped in between the space Lily and I shared pushing us apart even more.
"Okay kids back to class, nothing to see here." he mumbled then shot a disapproving glare at both of us. "I expect better behavior from you two as seniors."
And who the fuck are you?
"Mr. Kelley, thank you for stepping in. I think we have it from here." Regina replied keeping a firm grip around me.
Nodding at her and the other teacher, he glared at us one more time before stepping back into his classroom. Carefully she loosened grip around my somach, making sure to always keep one hand on my body as she turned me around to face her. I kept my gaze away from hers feeling the disappointment she was giving me.
"Stay here. Do not move or I swear Emma..." she let her sentence hang in the air as she grabbed my backpack and shoved it at me then she glided around me.
As the andrenaline wore off the pain from Lily's blows crept in. My face stung and I could feel the swelling begin to form. Great, how am I going to explain this one to my parents. Her muffled voice bounced off the walls in the hallway as she spoke to the teacher and Lily. I couldn't hear what they were saying but whatever is I hope they finished quick so I could get the fuck out of here.
"Emma." Regina called.
I turned as Lily and the lady walked off in the opposite direction.
"Go in that classroom. I'll be there in a second." she pointed to a room then slid back in her own, most likely to resume her class.
Doing as I was told I stepped in the classroom, finding that is was empty. Taking the seat closest the teacher's desk I dropped my backpack to the floor and sat on top of the desk. Touching my face gently I winced from the pain then checked my finger to see a tinge of blood. My left eyelid began to swell covering up my some of my vision and sighed.
This day went to hell and hand basket really fucking quick.
The door to the room opened and Regina slipped in with back to me as she shut the door and clicked the lock. Her land lifted up and drew the shade that covered the tiny window.
My stomach twisted as I wondered why she was doing all of this. Carefully I watched as she turned around, leaned her back against the door, folded her arms over her chest, and crossed her legs. This position is usually so sexy on her, this time it looks like she's contemplating something.
Not getting great vibes from this.
Her brown eyes met mine, ones that were usually so full of light looked muted and uncharacteristically tired. The suit she was wearing was wrinkled, probably from me, and her hair was slightly disarray like she had run her hand through it one too many times.
This must be what human Regina looks like. I hate to admit it, I think it's cuter when she's having a mini hot mess moment.
"I told Ms. Jenkins that I didn't think it was necessary to bring you girls to the Principles office but this kind of stuff has to stop Emma, I can't keep jumping in to save you."
"Nobody asked you to." I spat back harshly.
She stayed silent as she chewed on her bottom lip gently, never wavering her eyes off mine. The silence is deafening and I don't know how much more I can take. I need her to say something because if she doesn't I feel like she's thinking about giving me the talk I've been dreading. Is that why she locked the door? So I wouldn't be able to leave as she told me she didn't want to see me again.
No, I don't need to hear this.
I went to move and as I did she scrunched her eyebrows together.
"Stay." she said with little emotion.
"No, I already know what you're going to say and honestly, I'm good on all that." I huffed.
She didn't respond as I pathetically grabbed my backpack and hobbled to the door. I thought she would move when I got close but instead her body stayed in that leisure position just looking at me.
"Can you move please?" I asked annoyed that she was making this difficult.
"What did you think I was going to say?"
Huh? Seriously?
"Regina, just move." my hope was that if I used her first name she would get the hint, but no of course not, of course she would make this fucking impossible.
"What did you think I was going to say?" she asked again.
I looked at her trying to see why she was doing this. There was nothing there though. Sighing heavily I slumped my shoulders.
"You would politely tell me whatever we were doing wasn't working. Can I go now?"
"And why would I say that."
"Why do you need to know?" I shot back.
Is she just trying to add insult to injury?
"Tell me." Regina said softly giving the convincing voice drop that I can't deny.
I hesitated for a moment.
"Because-" I started feeling suddenly vulnerable. "Because I...you know...did that thing." Jesus I sound like I'm 12. "And then after ambushing you this morning, seeing how mad you got, I thought I pushed over the edge. Made you think I was immature, a waste of your time."
Crossing my arms over my chest, I hugged myself attempting to feel some sort of security for the honesty I just spilled. Brown eyes shifted off of me for a moment then she brought them back to my face. Pushing herself off the door she took a step toward me.
"You have to stop assuming you know what I'm going to say. I'm serious." she deadpanned.
Nice, more scolding.
"Yea I know, you don't give me much to work with though." I mumbled dropping my gaze as she took another step toward me.
"Then wait until I do."
Easier than it sounds.
"Does that mean-" shit, get it together, don't sound too hopeful. "-you want to talk." I finished after clearing my throat to try and stay relaxed.
Her sigh was deep and heavy.
"Do you have plans tonight?"
Doesn't matter I'll move my fucking schedule to make this happen.
"I don't think so." I said instead. Oh wait. "Unless my parents find out I got into a fight then who knows."
"Well if you can, come by my place after practice."
Yes! Yes. Yes. Fucking fuck yes!
"Sure, I'll let you know." I shrugged nonchalantly.
Now it was my turn to take a step to her as I felt we had finally covered some ground.
"I'm sorry for kissing you." as the words left my mouth she shook her head softly.
"Let's not talk about that here." Regina said taking a step to me leaving us half an arm's length apart.
Nodding my head I went to walk past her before she reached a hand out, connecting it with my chest to stop my attempt to leave as my heart beat in the palm of her hand.
"Just in case I don't see you tonight." Regina started before side stepping to stand in front of me again. Dark hazel eyes glanced over my bumps and bruises. Removing her hand from my chest, she lifted it to my face and rubbed two of her fingers against my swollen cheek as my eyes fluttered feeling the warmth radiate off them. "You should know I haven't been able to stop thinking about these."
Slowly I felt the tip of her finger graze over my lips as the electric currents shot through my body and I parted my mouth an inch while I waited for her next comment or move. However nothing came. I lifted my lids and that twinkle flashed in her orbs showing me my old Regina. Then her hand was gone and she took a step back, sent me a wink, unlocked the door and walked out.
My lips still felt her phantom touch even though the tingles had long dissipated making realize whatever I had with Regina, whatever this was, it was strong and it seemed maybe she felt the same way too.
A/N: Hope you enjoyed! :D