So this update is Day#1 of EC week writing prompts. The theme? "Getting Caught In The Act" ;) Sorry it's late, I fell asleep last night before I could finish the chapter. let me know what you think!
David made his way into Granny's diner in town after deciding on a late night run for some takeout. Henry was spending the night with Charlie and Snow had plans with Ruby, so he had some spare time to kill. He considered going over to Regina's, but he wasn't able to think of a good enough excuse as to why he was there. And judging from the last time he saw her, he knew she probably wouldn't want to be bothered.
They hadn't had sex since their argument over Henry spending the summer with him and he worried for a moment that Regina may be over it. She hadn't responded to any of his text messages lately but he considered that maybe she was still upset over Robin. Then again, she was the one who left him, so why would she care? He let out a breath and shook his head, making his way up to the counter to stand and wait for someone to bring him his order. Ruby was off tonight so they were short staffed and extra busy for a Thursday.
"You're better off without her, mate," A thick accent belonging to none other than Will Scarlet came from behind him and David felt himself roll his eyes. The guy always hung out with Robin and David hadn't liked the way they had relied on Regina to drive them home and take care of them while they got drunk. He could tell from the man's slight slurring that he was a few beers in, sitting in the booth behind where David had his back to them.
"I have feelings for her, I do," Robin's voice stated and David instantly began listening a little closer, fidgeting with getting cash out of his wallet. The men hadn't noticed him and he frowned to himself at the fact they were discussing his ex-wife so loudly and casually in public. "I just can't give that up. You know?"
"I wouldn't either, man," Will piped in, clearly trying to make his friend feel he made the right decision, "There's plenty of fish in the sea. You'll find someone else."
"She's perfect in every way," Robin sighed in a defeated manner, "But she didn't even tell me she was barren until the other night. And if I hadn't brought it up, I probably still wouldn't know. I mean, when would she of told me? It didn't seem right that she kept it from me. Waited until feelings were involved to bring it up."
"How did ye end it?" His friend asked and David found himself clenching his fists in irritation.
"She asked if it was a deal breaker for me that we'd never have our own kids and I told her I didn't know," Robin admitted, "Then she got upset and asked me to leave so...I did."
David's blood ran cold with the realization that the break up did not go as Regina stated it did. Robin left Regina because she told him about her infertility issues. His stomach immediately began to churn with anger and he felt his heart pounding in his ears. It was no wonder she was so hurt. He'd rejected her for something she couldn't control.
He'd witnessed her struggle with coming to terms with it for years. She'd cried and apologized to him when they first found out. She put herself through the hell of hormone injections and sex on a schedule. He'd had to stick needles in her bruised skin and watch her wince in pain. He'd held her when she sobbed every time she got her period.
"Have ye talked to her since?"
"No. She text me to say I had some things at her house, but I didn't know how to respond, so I haven't."
David was seeing red. For Regina to put away her pride and text him something like that was her way of asking if he was ever coming back to her. He couldn't imagine leaving Regina because she was unable to have a child biologically. It had been disappointing to find out, but he'd always loved her more than the thought of having his own child. Hell, he wouldn't even get Mary Margaret pregnant now because he didn't want to hurt Regina...and she'd been the only woman he'd ever envisioned having his baby.
"Aye, it's awkward," Will responded to his friend, "She is a bit of an ice queen, though. Dodged a bullet there..." He added and Robin only chuckled.
A few words between them were exchanged but they were talking lower, leaving David unable to make out what it was they were saying. "Uh, yeah I had an order to go," He nodded when he realized one of the waiters was staring at him. They advised they'd go into the back to see if it was ready and he nodded quickly, only half paying attention to them, keeping his ears on the conversation behind him.
"Was it, mate!?" Will's voice escalated in volume then and he let out a louder laugh, "C'mon. What was it like? It's always the prim and proper ones that are the wildest. Spill. What was it like to bag the hottest milf in town?"
David shoved his wallet back in his jeans, trying to calm himself down. First they'd been casually discussing how Robin left her because of something she couldn't help and now they were joking about her sex life? There was no shred of empathy or respect for her to be found and it made him insane with rage. He glanced over his shoulder at them in the booth behind him, taking a deep breath as he tried to talk himself out of getting involved.
"...and you know there are a few bonuses to her never having a kid..." Robin's voice carried and David's entire body tensed, shoving the forearms of his sleeves up to his elbows as the men chuckled and mumbled before he heard another bit, "...tight.."
David turned quickly and stepped up to the table in two quick strides, "I think you may want to watch your fucking mouth," He growled as he grabbed Robin's collar and practically jerked him out of the booth.
"Aye mate mind your own," Will jumped up then and David snapped, letting go of Robin's collar to draw back and punch the scrawny bastard square in the nose. He yelped and stumbled back before David saw Robin in the corner of his eye start to come for him in defense of his friend.
He ducked, missing Robin's swing before grabbing him by the jacket collar and shoving him back against the table. They sent glasses and plates flying in every direction, the loud crash gathering everyone's attention to the brawl. David managed to keep a fist full of Robin's jacket, effectively keeping him at arm's length before plowing his fist into the shorter man's jaw. He fell back into the counter as he held his mouth and David closed the space between them before the man could catch his balance, "Don't ever let me find out you've talked about Regina like that again," He glared at him until Robin gave a brief nod, the side of his face already turning bluish purple.
"That's it! Out!" Granny came around the counter then with a bat, "You lot, out of my diner right now!" She squawked but David had already made his way for the door, knowing where he had to go.
The house was deathly quiet when he let himself in using the key she'd allowed him to keep for emergencies. He'd gotten in his truck and drove here immediately, a knot in his stomach with worry over her. He knew more about her past than anyone and it sickened him to think what she must be going through after having her infertility thrown in her face.
"Regina?" He called out quietly downstairs but the lights were off so he went up the stairs slowly, bracing himself to be strong for her. Knowing everything she'd been through in her life made him want want to hurt for her, but that's not what she needed right now.
She heard footsteps coming down the hall towards her bedroom, but she only snuggled deeper under the covers. She knew who it was, had heard those footsteps a million times. They had always brought a sense of comfort to her, knowing he was coming home safely after a night of staying up despite her exhaustion from her own days work to wait for him.
"It's me," He said as he pushed her bedroom door open slowly and locked gazes with her, seeing she already knew who it was. She was curled up in a ball in bed, the sadness in her face evident. He watched her knowingly as he stepped in, closing the space between he and the bed, "Why didn't you tell me?" He asked softly, gazing down at her as he kicked off his boots.
"Because it's humiliating," She whispered, averting her gaze. David could move on with whomever he chose and have another life and family, but she was broken. And the fact that her boyfriend had left of her because of it was something she has not wanted to admit to her ex-husband.
David pressed his lips together as he pulled off his jacket, seeing her eyes fill with tears as she caved and scooted over for him. He crawled into their bed immediately and wrapped his arms around her, pulling her to him tightly, "You have nothing to be ashamed for, Regina. You're perfect," He murmured as he held her tightly, feeling her break down in his arms.
He stroked her back as she sobbed quietly into his chest, holding her securely. There had been so many nights like this in their marriage, so much healing that she had to go through. Her pain started at a young age with a step-father named Leo and it had taken her a while to tell David about it. It didn't happen until she broke down to him one night over her intimacy issues, but they had dealt with it. He'd attended therapy with her and was patient, introducing her to her sexuality slowly and cautiously until she was beyond comfortable with him.
Then after a few happy years together they had discovered her infertility issues that had sent them through another trying time. But he'd never considered leaving her, not because of her past or things she couldn't control. He wasn't even sure how they'd gotten here and it made everything seem so silly that after the real issues they'd gone through together that they ended up apart. His arms tightened around her instinctively and she nuzzled her face in his chest as she cried like he knew she'd only do alone or in his presence. There was no one else she trusted quite like him and his heart constricted over the fact that she still did.
It wasn't about sex tonight. He just held her and let her release her emotions into him while he comforted her. She slowly calmed down and her breathing became normal once more as she snuggled against his side and rested her head on his chest. They laid in silence nearly an hour, nothing needed to be said between them, for they already knew what the other was thinking.
"We can't do this anymore," Regina finally stated, her voice a little raspy with emotion.
He knew what she meant. This wasn't just about missing sex with one another and they'd both known it since it began, but neither wanted to admit it. They were struggling to let each other go because they hadn't really ever wanted to to begin with. Sex was an excuse, a release of the pent up emotions they still held for one another.
"You sure?" He asked quietly, his fingertips grazing her forearm.
"Yes," Regina replied before the emotion welling in her throat could make her voice waver. She wasn't sure how much time passed while they silently laid in each other's embrace before falling asleep, but when she woke in the morning he had respected her wishes. He was gone.
Regina was tipsy. Maybe a little more than just tipsy. It was Emma's birthday and their old group of friends had decided to meet up at the Rabbit hole after her birthday dinner for a few drinks. A few drinks had turned into a few shots upon Killian's suggestion and they'd all indulged. She normally wouldn't have, but Robin and David were both present and she was trying to act unfazed.
She hadn't seen David since the night he'd come to comfort her and she'd told him they had to stop. He'd respected her wishes, had even quit texting her randomly like he used to when he missed her. When they would see each other while picking up or dropping off Henry they were cordial and distant as exes should be. Even now, he was being polite to her when the situation called for it, but he acted like they had been no more than acquaintances.
It was something that should come as a relief to her. A sign that David was finally respecting her boundaries and moving on. A sign that she could begin to do the same. That whatever it was between them that kept bringing them back to each other was finally going away. It should feel like a healthy thing that adults who shared a child did...but Regina didn't like it.
David stuck with his wife the entire night, sitting beside one another with his arm wrapped around her as the party got louder and rowdier. Their friends were drunk at this point, Regina was to the point she was feeling no pain. Maybe a little jealous and possessive, but not pain. She could tell by the way David smiled that he was feeling good himself and she found herself stealing glances his way, remembering the nights they used to have together when they'd both imbibed a bit too much.
She found herself growing more and more irritated that she didn't seem to be getting David's attention. Her outfit was a subconscious combination of his favorite things. Her more natural, curly hair. Fitted, leopard printed dress with a black blazer. Natural makeup. She looked better than his plain ass wife, that was for sure.
"I got you a drink," A familiar British accent sounded behind her before Robin appeared, sitting down beside of her and sliding her another honey whiskey. Her lips parted in preparation to say something snippy but when she saw David give a glance in their direction she realized she could use this to her benefit.
"Thank you," She cleared her throat and gave a brief smile to Robin. She could put up with him for the time being if it meant it would rile her ex-husband up.
"How long before you reckon Will gets us kicked out of here?" He chuckled, nodding towards Killian and Will playing darts, seeing one smack off the side of the bar wall over somebody's head, multiple feet from the actual dartboard.
She couldn't help but laugh at the drunken idiots, nodding in agreement, "Why aren't you over their showing them up?"
"I run an archery shop," Robin chuckled and took a sip of his ale, "Wouldn't exactly be fair of me. Besides, I've been waiting all night for a moment to speak to you. How are you?"
Regina turned to look at him once more, "Good," She lied and nodded quickly, forcing her best confident smile, "You?"
"Okay," Robin nodded and Regina tried her best to seem interested in what he had to say, but she felt David's eyes on them again. "I gotta say I've missed you."
"I get it," Regina reassured him quickly, trying to deflect from the conversation. She wasn't doing this now, not in public with their friends surrounding them. Especially not when her ex-husband was getting worked up and jealous over her and Robin's flirty conversation. "Who got the best of you?" She smiled playfully, changing the subject to keep it light after spotting the bruise under his cheekbone and jaw.
"Come on now, you really gonna play like you don't know?" Robin rolled his eyes and chuckled.
"What?" She laughed, leaning towards him more. Knowing David was still affected by her only boosted her confidence and she reveled in it, as childish as it sounded. "How am I to know? We haven't spoken in weeks."
"Maybe because your ex-husband did it?" Robin raised a brow at her before realizing she actually hadn't known, elaborating further, "He overheard me and Will discussing our breakup a couple weekends ago...Got angry for some reason and started a fight at Granny's."
A hot rush of arousal slithered up Regina's spine at the thought of David getting upset enough to do something like that. He was usually so calm and collected, always being the one to keep her grounded whenever she was about to let her quick temper loose. That was until he was pushed to a certain point. Then his six foot one frame was unstoppable and people did not press him much more. Except her. She loved to push his buttons when they would fight because she knew he'd never hurt her. Throw her up against a wall and fuck her senseless, but never hurt her.
She caught David's eye then when she glanced up, seeing the clenching of his jaw and the look in his eyes. He was not happy that Robin was talking to her and she was reciprocating it. It gave her a sick sense of satisfaction to know that she could still get under his skin in such a way. Her drunken self wanted him to brood over the fact that he was married to another woman and had no say in what Regina did now, but was still angry about it. Served him right.
Her stomach coiled when she gave another glance and saw David's fist clenched on top of the table. He was blatantly staring now, Mary Margaret caught up in a deep, drunken conversation with Ruby. Just about that time Will Scarlet stumbled back into a table, knocking a few glasses off and making people glance his way.
Robin stirred beside her, giving a chuckle, "Better go help my mate out, huh?" He said apologetically. Regina gave a smile and nodded back to him, shifting on her bar stool as she glanced back towards her ex who still had his eyes locked on her. Robin got up and went over to the other side of the bar, helping shuffle Will towards the bathroom to try and sober him up.
Regina finished her drink, anticipation burning inside of her when she looked to David again, locking eyes with him. He watched her knowingly before shifting his eyes towards the back door, looking back to her with a more questioning gaze. She felt herself smirk slightly before looking back to set her drink down, slinking off of the bar stool without another glance his way. She liked to toy with him, make him wonder up until the very last minute.
She glanced around the bar to ensure everyone was still occupied with their drunken activities before slipping down the hall where the door to the back alley of the bar was. She and David had visited it multiple times during their marriage when they were all younger and did this regularly every weekend. Her heart pounded as she slipped outside and waited, biting her lip as seconds passed.
"What were you doing talking to him?" David asked as he rounded the corner, having slipped out the front door just in case anyone was paying attention.
Adrenaline and a little anger shot up through Regina, the excitement so familiar, "What business is it of yours?" She snapped at him, tilting her head to stare back at him defiantly when he stepped up to her. He was angry, his big frame vibrating with energy, his face cloudy with jealousy and protectiveness. God, she was wet for it.
"You can do better than him," He snapped angrily, "He doesn't deserve another moment of your time. Fucking prick," He muttered with a quick shake of his head.
"Why did you hit him?" She asked directly, seeing him snap his head back to her at the fact she'd found out.
"He deserved it," David replied defensively, "I won't apologize for it."
"I didn't ask you to," Regina countered, the sexual tension crackling in the air between them. She saw his expression change and he obviously hadn't expected that answer.
"He was disrespecting you," He replied, locking gazes with her. His blue eyes darkened considerable and Regina's stomach coiled, knowing exactly what it meant. "So I took care of it."
"It's not your job to defend me anymore," Regina pushed him further, her own eyes glittering with heated mischief. Her heels gave her a little height but she still had to tilt her head back to look up at him, being so small in comparison.
"I don't care," David took a step towards her, pressing his hand against the brick wall near her head. "I'd do it again."
"Why?" She challenged up at him as he pressed his body up against hers.
"You know why," He replied before slamming his lips against hers, evoking groans from deep within their throats. His hands immediately grasped at her thighs, picking her up swiftly from the ground below them, her back thudding against the brick behind her as he pressed her against it.
"I'm so wet," She whispered against his mouth as she reached down between them to grab his belt, jerking at it impatiently. He groaned loudly at her words, his big hands rutting her dress up her thighs as his torso held her up against the wall. His fingers grasped the lace bands of her panties, rolling them down her thighs just enough.
"You've got me so hard," David murmured as he pressed his lips into her neck, sucking and nipping, a perfect combination of pleasure and pain. She managed to get his belt undone and push the front of his jeans down far enough to release him, her hands coming back up to grip the back of his neck as he shoved his hips closer to hers.
He reached down to grip his length briefly, guiding himself through her slick slit before impaling her. She gave a yelp, fingernails digging into the back of his neck as he took her fully, stretching her deliciously. Her legs wrapped tightly around his torso, fingers threading through his hair when he immediately began to rut into her.
"Like that, yes," She moaned when his lips found her neck again, pushing her hips to meet his thrusts. Her entire body was on fire, warm from the whiskey and tense with arousal, "Harder," She whimpered, spurning him on, digging the point of her heel into his lower back. They were entirely zoned in on each other, fingers clawing, lips sucking, teeth dragging, oblivious to anything but each other.
"Dirty liar, I knew you missed smoking-" Killian joked with his wife after they'd drunkenly decided to step out and have a cigarette. They didn't do it often, only when they'd both had enough to drink and admitted to each other they wanted to.
"Holy shit," Emma elbowed him in the ribs when they rounded the corner. David had Regina pinned up against the back of the bar, dress bunched around her waist and the band of her black lace panties halfway down her thigh as he pounded in between them. His hands gripped the back of her thighs and her heels dug into his back. Regina's own hands gripped David's ass, pulling him deeper, her head falling back against the building, eyes scrunched closed. David's own head was buried in her neck as they both grunted and moaned.
"Uh-" Killian's eyes nearly bulged out of his head as they both stood in shock, not helping but stare for a few moments before glancing at each other. A loud, desperate cry made their heads snap back to see Regina's body roll from the wall, arching against her ex-husband's when she came.
"Fuck, baby, oh fuck," David groaned loudly in her neck as he slammed into her one last time, Regina's release an obviously forceful and messy one.
Emma and Killian shared a wide-eyed look, everything happening so fast they'd barely realized they were standing out in the open. Emma shoved him back around the corner and they nearly stumbled over each other as they ran down the alley to escape the situation, both of them panting when they reached the front of the building. Emma doubled over, hands on her knees to catch her breath as Killian leaned back against the front of the bar.
Emma huffed, looking at Killian for a long moment as they both processed what they had just witnessed. Two of their best friends who had been divorced for two years now, plowing each other just as passionately as if they were newlyweds. "So that's why they can't leave each other alone," She stated after a moment, causing them both to erupt in drunken laughter.