Authors note: This is my first story, all constructive criticism is greatly appreciated. All mistakes are my own. The characters will differ from those in OUAT. All characters are owned by once upon a time and ABC, except for those created by me.
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The warm house smelled of cinnamon and vanilla as Regina hurried around the kitchen putting the final touches on the cookies she was baking. David entered the kitchen to see his petite wife hunched over the front of the oven. Gentle wisps of chestnut hair blocked her face from his view. He smiled at the view before him. There was a wife who adored him and he fiercely loved, a job that fulfilled him, and a life that was perfect. A soft, content sigh left his mouth. Life was everything he could have dreamt of. Regina wiggled her butt in the air, humming a joyful tune. David moved closer to his wife, drinking in the site of her innocent wiggle. Nothing innocent ran through his mind at that moment.
"I'll never get tired of this sight," he playfully remarked.
Regina quickly ceased her wiggle, as she stood up and whipped her face around towards the deep vibrato of her husbands voice. She glanced at him through her lashes, fluttering them.
" Do you mean the cookies?" Regina quipped, a wick smirk on her face, "or my butt mid-air?"
A robust laugh filled the air as David's large strides quickly covered the space between them. Strong arms encased Regina, swooping her into his arms. Warmth spread through her body. David lowered his lips, hovering them right above hers. Their breath intermingled, inhaling and exhaling in unison. Regina's breath hitched in anticipation. Winking, he delved into her lips. Their kiss was passionate. Teeth pressed against each other and tongues fought for dominance. His hands drifted up and down the length of Regina's curves, gently caressing the dips of her waist. She pulled back, filling air into her lungs, while chuckling, placing her hands on David's broad chest. She ran her fingers over the tight muscles of his chest, she pushed back creating some space between them. A sultry smile graced her lips.
Regina looked to David, a crooked grinned played on his face and his eyebrow shot up.
"The cookies obviously, but your butt is an added bonus". His hand quickly began to greedily roam Regina's body. He smirked as his hands lowered to the curve of her butt, dominantly grasping it in his palm.
"Slow down there sheriff," Regina tosses her head back in a hearty laugh, "I need to make sure these cookies get done. I can't afford to spend any time on your shenanigans."
His ministrations slowed slight, before winking at his wife.
" I can make it worth your time." His voice dropped into a deeper octave. Strong hands gripped into Regina's hips, pulling her flesh against the wall of muscles of David's chest. He nuzzled into the crook of her soft neck, deeply inhaling her signature apple scent. He planted wet kisses up the length of her neck. Grazing and nipping at the sensitive spot behind her ear.
Sighing softy, Regina lost herself momentarily into the feeling of David's mouth on her body. Her head rolled back and she closed her eyes. Her pulse quickened under David's mouth, he grinned into her skin. He took the spot, that Regina loved, into his mouth. Sucking it deeply. Her breath caught in her lungs. Regina placed her hands on his chest, as she thought about the cookies she has volunteered herself to make. If she gave into David the cookies would never make it to the high school in time. With her hands firmly in place, she gently pushed the blonde man back. He released Regina and took a step back. Confusion danced in his eyes.
"I really need to get this done dear. I don't want to listen to Mary Margaret complain about my cookies being late." Regina suppressed an eye roll as she imagined the dramatics that would follow a late arrival of cookies.
"It's fine. I'll just talk to her." David quickly spoke as he reached out his hands to grasp his wife once again. Regina quickly stepped back, laughing as she narrowly evaded his reach.
"No can do. I volunteered for this and will fulfill my promise... as troublesome as it may be," she said.
"I'll drop them off. We all know that woman has a huge crush on a certain blonde sheriff. Now come here." He reached out again expecting his wife to rush into his arms.
Regina took another step back and laughed without any mirth. It was true that Mary Margaret had a crush on her husband. A suddenly spike of jealousy ran through her veins. No, David dropping off the cookies would not do.
"As much as I would love that, no." She quirked an eyebrow at him, "now get out of my kitchen".
Mocking hurt, David grasped his chest. His eye widened in fake horror.
"Your kitchen? I thought we were in this together." Amused with himself, he backed out of the room laughing. Before exiting, a cookie was stolen and popped whole intro his grinning mouth.
Regina shook her head at his antics, chucking quietly. That man would be the death of her. She walked over to the stove, looking at her perfectly baked cookies in appreciation. Looking around, she picked up a sugary orb and took a dainty bit. The rich buttery flavor attacked her sense. She smiled. Another prefect batch of cookies sat in front of her.
The clock on the stove blinked 2:15 at herself . She inhaled deeply, the mayor would need to leave now to arrive at Storybrooke High School on time. Regina grabbed a glass container and quickly packaged the cookies into the center, closing the lid. Once neatly stored away she announced her departure.
"David I will be back soon." David popped his head around the archway of the kitchen, "love you babe", he winked in her direction.
" I love you too dear, she responded while she grabbed her purse and exited her warm home.
Twenty minutes later she arrived outside of Storybrooke High. The newly renovated building stood in framed by tall pine trees on all sides. Children filtered out of the main metal doors as they rushed home. Some children lingered on the stairs chatting in excited, animated tones. Regina's heels clicked as she made her way to up the stairs to the metal doors. As she reached the doors, a young man rushed out nearly missing her. She stepped to the side to allow the rushing teen space. He paused looking up through a mop of shaggy brown hair. His hands quickly brushed hair out of his face and he blushed momentarily.
"Sorry about that Mayor Mills-Nolan." The teen said quickly. "What are you doing here?"
Regina smiled softly at the boy. She was not lucky enough to have children of her own, but she imagined that her own child would be something like the one who stood before her.
"Hello Henry, how are you? I'm just dropping off some cookies for the bake sale is Ms. Blanchard in her classroom?" Regina responded.
Henry gave her a quizzical look, it was not a secret that the two women did not exactly see eye to eye. Both content to remain avoid any contact. "Yeah, I saw her in her classroom just a couple of minutes ago."
"Thank you." Regina smiled at the boy, ruffling his hair before stepping around him.
Henry eyed the container of cookies wishfully, and he fell into to step with Regina. Whatever had his attention before bumping into her momentarily forgotten.
"So." He paused briefly unsure of what to say.
Regina stopped her movement, turning fully to the lanky boy. She waited to for more, but nothing ever came. She noticed his eyes falling ever so slightly to the cookie container and then returning to her face. It was obvious the teen was formulating a plan to ask for a cookie. The mayor rolled her eyes and chuckled to herself.
"Would you like a cookie Henry?" She asked.
The lanky teen's eyed grew wide with excitement and he bounced on his toes. He caught himself and had the decency to look embarrassed before responding.
"I mean if you're sure..." Regina openly laughed, as she lifted the lid off the glass container. He greedily grabbed a cookie, stuffing it into his mouth in one swift motion. Henry gave Regina a lopsided smile.
"Thanks, Mrs. Mills-Nolan. It's really great" he spoke through chews of of cookie.
"You're welcome dear. I'll see you later." Once again Regina began on her way towards Ms. Blanchards classroom. The halls had emptied significantly, only a few teens roamed around heading towards their Friday afternoon activities. Her heels clicked through the halls, much louder than usual with the lack of activity. She arrived at the door marked 15, indicating her destination. Regina paused momentarily, peeking her head through the door. She spotted the tiny brunette, seated at her desk. The woman's face was pointed down as she marked papers in front of her. Regina inhaled deeply, to steel her nerves prior to fully entering the room. She was determined not to get riled up around this woman today. With confident strides she entered the the classroom.
"Hello Me. Blanchard. I brought some cookies for the bake sale later tonight. I hope I'm not too late." Regina smiled at the woman.
The pixie cut women looked up at Regina, a flash of what looked like angry shone in her eyes, before being replaced by a smile. Both women stared at each other for a moment before Mary Margaret spoke.
" Hello Regina, it's a pleasure to see you." Regardless of the kind words, her voice was clipped with displeasure. "You can leave them on my desk. I'm sure that someone will want to buy them."
Regina took a calming breathe, pushing down the sudden annoyance that coursed through her veins at the brief interaction with the school teacher. She placed the glass container on the edge of the desk. She smiled down at the woman debating how to respond to the brunette.
Mary Margaret looked down at her papers dismissing Regina with her demeanor, "I'm really quite busy Regina, please see yourself out."
She counted to ten in her mind, to stop the biting remark on the top of her tongue. Getting into an argument with the infuriating women would do nothing for her image. She thought of her loving husband at home and quickly her rage dissipated. The annoyance still remained, but rage was gone. With a tight smile Regina nodded to the teacher and began her walk towards the exit.
" I hope you have a good day Mary Margaret." Regina said over her shoulder once reaching the door. She turned towards the door and began walking out, stopping only at the sound of her name.
"Regina," the teacher voiced.
The mayor stopped and faced Mary Margaret, quirking and eyebrow. She waited as the teacher stared at her. Moments passed before she finally spoke.
"Please tell David I say hello," she whispered quickly.
Regina simply nodded to the woman.
The teacher smiled sweetly at Regina, a evil glint glistened in her eyes.
"Could you also tell him that I appreciated his help last night." An implication lingered in the air. Regina stared at the women, blinking her eyes in rage and confusion. This women made Regina was to destroy her. Crush her into the ground and laugh over her ashes. Shaking away her murderous thoughts, the mayor smiled back at Mary Margaret a tiny frown between her brows.
"I'm glad her could help. I'll let him know." Regina responded in an even tone. She gathered her purse higher on her shoulder and exited the room. The sound of a laugh followed her through the door. The laugh only reignited the rage deep within Regina's soul. She quickly exited the school through the metal doors. The shiny black of her Mercedes sat alone in the visitor parking lot. In a few strides she came to the driver door, placing both hands on the hood of her car. She breath quicken, in a moments decision she reached into her purse pulling out the cellphone. Regina quickly marked David. The phone rang twice before common sense came back to her and she just as quickly disconnected the call. That tiny woman had a way of getting under Regina's skin, turning a usually calm level headed woman into a murderous she-devil. Regina pushed air through her mouth, considering Mary Margaret's implication. She knew it was silly, David was a faithful husband and loved her. Nothing would change that. Not even the petite school teacher.