I woke up at 5:30 a.m to take a shower, and to get ready to meet up with Emma at the diner. Since, the diner had opened at six I would sit there till about 7:15 waiting for her if I had to.

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(Emma's POV)

I woke up around six to head over and meet Regina. Sadly, since I didn't have my own car I had to walk there. But eventually I had made it.

I walked into the diner at 6:30 and saw her sitting in a booth. I walked over to her with a small smile.

"Hey" I said softly.

"How are you?" She questioned.

"I'm okay, and you?" I asked.

"I'm good" she took a sip of her coffee. "Now, what do we need to talk about? What I've done?"

"Yes, well kind of, yeah we do" I paused. "I'm not angry, or upset. Like I had said you have your reasons. Just maybe could I hear them?" I questioned.

"You're just beautiful, you're so captivating and when I saw you, I couldn't help it. I couldn't help but want to be able to look at that beautiful body everyday so I just decided to take a picture, well a few. And when I actually, truly, met you, your personality just made you a whole lot better, because you have a great personality" she explained.

Her reasons were pretty reasonable to me, and they helped me gain so much confidence, because I hated the things about me that she loved.

I could never tell her how I felt towards her, well not now. It's not as strong as how she feels towards me, but it's there. She's beautiful, and kind. But I could never get this past my mom, and friends. Plus, I'm too afraid to actually tell her.

"Emma.. you're staring dear" she stated.

"Huh?" I questioned, coming out of my thoughts.

"You were staring at me" she took another sip of her coffee. "Is something wrong?" She questioned.

"No, no. Everything is great." I started to get up. "I should probably head out, see you later"

I quickly walked out of there. Okay, yeah maybe I'm developing a crush. But I can't let it show. She can't know I feel this way about her at all. Somehow, I'll have to find a way to quickly get over her. I can't crush on her. But, it's just she's so pretty and kind. Kind of like what she said I was, but she is too. So, that just makes it harder to get over her.

I started to walk to school and just kept thinking.

How do I get rid of this feeling? I don't want it anymore, because I doubt I'll ever do anything about it. So, it's just dragging me down and it's an extra thought throughout the day I don't really need.

Eventually, I arrived at school and walked into Regina's class for homeroom.

I couldn't stop staring at her with those glasses, she's just so-

Emma stop, you can't feel that way about her. She's your teacher, plus you don't need this weight on your shoulders, remember?

I looked away and tried to find something else to stare at, but somehow my eyes always seemed to follow back to her.

I felt a tap on my shoulder and turned to see one of the kids in the class were talking to me, her name was Ruby.

"You like her or something, you keep staring?" She questioned.

I could feel some sweat start to form on my forehead and in my palms.

"No, I-I don't like her. Just daydreaming" I explained.

She smirked and turned away, as I looked away as well, to go back to staring at her. Maybe, Ruby was right, maybe I really do like Regina. But I'm just in denial right now. I don't want to like her, and I defiantly don't want anyone to know. But, I think people will eventually find out if I don't stop staring. But, I can't stop, just everything about her needs to be watched. She's so tender and gentle with every single move it's beautiful.

I couldn't keep my eyes off of her the whole class, even when she wasn't standing in front of the room. I didn't complete half of my class work only because of her.

The bell rang and I got up.

"Emma could I see you for a moment?" I heard Ms Mills question.

What now?

"Emma, so I just wanted to say..." her voice started to fade as I zoned out.

I was just looking at her facial features, I do like her. All these things wouldn't be popping out at me if I didn't like her.

Like how pretty her eyes are, or how adorable her nose is, and the way her mouth moved when she spoke.

"Okay, Emma?" I heard a voice.

"What?" I questioned coming out of my thoughts.

"Did you hear anything I said?" Regina asked.

No, I didn't hear one word.

"Yes, I got it" I smiled and walked out of her classroom.

I hope whatever she said wasn't important.