A/N: It's rated M for a reason, skip down some for some fluff.

There was something liberating about the way he felt against her skin, how every ministration he did with his mouth or hands, was an experience of its own right. He moved with such gentleness and grace that it could have made her cry, if it wasn't for the fact that said hands had begun to wander.

"Regina," he breathlessly moaned into her mouth as he placed his hands on her hips and held her to him. A mere hmmm was all she was able to say as she curled her fingers into his hair, and placed feathered kisses along his jaw. She could sense he was holding back, not wanting to push her, to let her set the limits. So she looked into those deep blue eye and smiled at him, nodded, and kissed him. It was the only answer he needed, to feel the smile against his lips before he flipped them over. The towel that was once wrapped around her, was now just part of their tangles sheets.

He pulled back to take her in, the woman who had captivated him with her sad eyes, a woman who was misunderstood by many, and feared by all, but to him, she was simply stunning. And now here she was, in his arms, sharing her body with him, was enough to render him speechless. He took his hand and skimmed along the newly revealed skin, until he came back to cup her cheeks.

"You are so beautiful Regina, so incredibly beautiful" he told her as he kissed her once more.

Her hands tugged his shirt up over as he lifted up to get rid of the offending garment, and immediately her hands were on him, everywhere she could see. The feel of his skin against hers sent her body into motion, widening her legs to accommodate him, and pivoting her hips towards him. She moaned when she feels his kisses move to her neck, sucking in just the right place to make her whisper his name as his hands cup her breast, and her fingers curl tightly around his hair. Everything about him spikes her arousal to limits she's never known before, and when he trails his kisses down to her breast, she knows she's lost to him. His hands continue to tease, her core begging for the attention it's being neglected, her breathing coming out heavier, and his name gracing her lips. He looks up at her then, trails his mouth back to hers before pulling away and staring into her lust filled eyes. She's about to question, but stops when she feels the hands that were on her hips move, then he's pressing his forehead to hers, and his fingers slide through her folds. "Gods Regina I..I"

"I know." she manages to whisper out, as she presses herself into him and kisses him, only breaking off to muffle the moan she lets out into his shoulder when she felt his fingers start circling her entrance, slowly adding pressure before sinking into her for the first time.

He took the opportunity to work her up some more, circling her clit while his fingers thrusted in and out of her. Lapping around her nipple, until they were hardened. He trailed his tongue down to her navel, kissing every inch of skin he could see until it was engraved in his mind, niping against her hips bones, her kissing the length of her thighs, that by the, and she's so ridiculously wet that she might die if he doesn't get to where she needs him, so she moans out his name, asking him to stop with the teasing, but its Robin, her thief, and he will be slow, and gentle, and will take his time loving her. Cherishing her, loving her.

It's when he finally darts his tongue down on her that she lets out a little scream, as his fingers curl inside her, and his tongue circling her clit. She's close. So close she can see stars, his free hand coming over her thigh and on to her stomach, holding her in place as her hips buck wildly onto him. She's breathless against his acts, his fingers hitting that spot that makes her see the world in colors she'd never seen before. Until she's thrashing her head from side to side, the pleasure growing and growing as his fingers pump into her faster, his tongue flicking and suckling, and then she's flying higher than the stars, in a world that only exists for a few glorious moments between heaven and hell.

When he finally leaves her core and begins his upwards descent she doesn't notice, still reeling in from the shocks of pleasure that still ripple through her, but then his mouth is on her and she can taste herself on his lips and she feels like she could die like this. He takes his time kissing her gently, nipping and teasing her lips, both trying to regain their breathing, but neither wanting to put any distance between them, as his hands caress her body. And when he stares into her eyes, both darkened with lust, he's able to see just how beautifully young she looked, in such peacefulness that he could get lost in them, yet here he was, his body pressed to her, lucky to have this.

"Robin." She whispered.

"Yes love?"

She cupped his face in her hands, her eyes slightly brimming with tears of sincere happiness, and smiling she whispered out against his lips, "Make love to me."

And love her he did, pouring his soul to her with every kiss, every gentle thrust of his hips against hers, every opened mouth kiss, and every moan, he showed her what it meant to be truly loved and cherished. It was a dance like no other, and when they came it was in each other's arms, crying out their names.

He felt like heaven and hell and everything in between, she felt as if she was floating in air, but she didn't care of falling, not with him. So she basked in the warmth of his arms, in the kisses he prepared along her hair and shoulder, and just buried herself into his embrace.

/

When early dawn came too she woke to tangled limbs, while his hands brushed her hair, and his mouth placed feathered kisses to her face, but it wasn't until he reached her cheek that she opened her eyes.

He pulled back to look at her, her face pure and radiant, and the little light between the setting moon and rising sun, enhancing her beauty to limits he didn't think was possible. He smiled and her, as he went down to peck her lips whispering out a good morning before deepening their kiss. He could feel her smile against him, and so he pulled back to look at her once more, but instead of the smile he expected to see, he found her with tears brimming in those beautiful brown eyes of hers.

"Regina what's wrong." He said as he immediately pulled back from her, worrying that he was the cause of her tears.

She sat up then, holding the sheet to her chest as best as she could while her hand went to his cheek.

"Nothing's wrong Robin, everything's perfect. You've made me so happy, and last night, I-I've never had that with anyone before." She cried as she leaned in to kiss brow, removing the crease her tears had caused him.

"So so happy." She said as she claimed his lips once more, and brought him back down to her as she laid back into bed

Last night was a dream she didn't want to wake from, he had been so gentle, and reassuring to her, she felt like a goddess while she was with him. He never rushed her, when he took her he gave her time to adjust, only moving when he felt the roll of her hips. And this morning was no different.

"Regina, are you sure, after last night, I don't want to hurt you this morning if you're not ready my love."

She smirked at him, and thanking whatever gods were out there that this man was here with her, caring to her needs like no man ever had. But, she was ready, he'd broken through her walls of steel, and claimed her heart, she was his, and he was her thief. So with that ever playful grin, she looped her foot around his calf, pushed herself up, and rolled them. Her grin breaking into a full blown smile when her eyes met his. Her response to him wasn't so verbal, as she rather kissed him senseless. Her bedsheet long forgotten as his hands travelled from her hair, back, thighs, and back to her ribs.

She pulled back only when the need for air was overpowering, his hands moving lower and lower, but she wanted to treat him, so she grabbed his hands and pinned them over his head with hers. She took her time to truly look at him then. She sat up as she straddled his waist, her hands tracing his chest, the contours of his face, memorizing every single inch of him before leaning down and kissing him.

Eventually their need won the best of them, as she allowed him to roll them over once more. Welcoming the day with breathless moans, and sated bodies.

/

They finally left the room early enough to start making their way down to Roland before breakfast. While she may not have been completely healed, the healing she had done on herself just left her with some minor aches around her body, but that wasn't the biggest problem of their morning. No, the problem was one particular person. A particular grey haired woman, who was currently making her way down the same corridor they were walking in hand in hand.

"JUST WHAT IN THE HIGH HELL DO YOU THINK YOU DOING." Granny hollered.

Both Robin and Regina froze on the spot, startled by her voice. Robin looped an arm around her waist, and whispered into her ear, "I think were about to get into trouble." The little laugh she let was unavoidable, but she turned her head slightly and said, "I think I'll be alright."

"Granny, how are you this fine morning." Robin greeted her, but the rage in the older woman's eyes could have burned him on the spot had the woman had magic.

"Don't you Granny me, what the hell are you two thinking. I go to the room you're supposed to be in, AND THERE'S NO SIGN OF YOU. So I'll say it again, what the hell are you doing out of bed in your condition, you're not supposed to be out of it, and now you're here standing giggling LIKE YOU ALMOST DIDN'T DIE. An you!" She glares at Robin, "You're supposed to be watching her, making sure she doesn't go nowhere, and yet you're standing next her!" The wrath from Granny was almost enough to put Cora Mills to shame.

"Are you done yet Granny?" Regina calmingly said.

"LIKE HELL I AM." The old wolf screamed.

"Granny I'm fine, I healed what I could last night. I had enough of that room, of being trapped in there. You more than anyone here know what lies on that floor, and what it means to me." Regina spoke as she felt Robin's hands slightly tighten their hold on her.

"And stop yelling at him, because I'm the one who dragged my ass out of that room. He just carried me the rest of the way while doing what you're doing now. So enough of the yelling, you're giving me another headache."

"I'll give you much more than a headache child. I don't care if you healed what you could, I know dam well you're not well enough to be going around walking like you didn't just get your ass handed to you on a green platter. Now if you so damned stubborn go down to the dining hall and sit your royal ass down before I get down there understood."

/

The moment Roland saw her he was on her like a cat, pouncing and happily yelling out her name like he hadn't seen her in forever. Which he was all too happy to tell her.

Robin however, lifted the boy right before he got a chance to knock her off her feet.

"Roland my boy, we still have to be careful with our Gina ok, she's still not feeling her best."

"But Papa, I haven't seen her in forever!"

"Roland honey," Regina chuckled, "how about we spend the day together today huh?

"YAYYYYYYY" Roland exclaimed all too happily.

Regina's smile faltering completely when she removed her gaze from the little boy and saw the entire dining hall staring at them, but whose eyes she caught was that of the princess. Her green eyes wide, and mouth slightly open. She hadn't seen Snow since she had come back, they told her she was there to help her in her recovery, but she's kept her distance since then. Regina knew in the back of her head that should wouldn't last long until she found Snow asking questions once more, but now wasn't the time.

So when Robin took her hand, she faced him once more before he led her to the Merry Men's' table, she followed willingly. She would have been hesitant to join such a crowd of men, but the looks they gave her, their eyes did not reflect any anger towards her, no, they almost looked accepting. So they sat and ate their breakfast, jibes thrown between Regina and the rest of the men. She couldn't remember the last time she was this happy in a room surrounded by people who once hated her.

The rest of the day passed in a haze. Regina had made good on her promise to Roland, and between her, and the rest of the Merry Men, they spent the day camped outside. True Granny's words, Regina was out of breath before they even reached the lake on the east end of the castle grounds. She was leaning heavily on Robin's arm that was draped around her waist, while her other hand held onto Roland's. Taking pity on the woman, yet not as bold to actually say something lest they get roasted by the Queen, Little John decided that the tree they were approaching was close enough.

Robin threw a grateful smile towards his old Friend, while Will convinced Roland to race him to the lake to see the fish.

"Robin, I need to sit. Now please." Regina lazily whispered into Robin's ear.

"I know love, come, let's get you to the tree okay."

By the time Roland had come back, Regina was fast asleep in Robin's arms, the men had made a fire, and all were getting ready to join the littlest Merry Men back in the water while Regina rested.

They all knew her past all too well, all had ran away from her knights, but who they saw that day in the forest when they all arrived was not the feared and powerful Evil Queen. No, they saw a broken woman, who like them, had been misjudged and misunderstood. They knew the sacrifice she was ready to make when she left to fight The Wicked Witch on her own, so no they didn't fear her, while they all didn't trust her completely, she was no enemy to them.

He'd never met anyone like her before. Her beauty alone was other worldly, her eyes had captivated him from the start, and she was truly a beautifully stunning person. She was troubled yes, but he was willing to listen, but more importantly he saw her for who she truly was. Last night still felt like a dream to him. He couldn't believe that she had allowed him into her life the way she did last night, and he was just grateful to all the gods that she let him in.

Here now, with her hair down, and a simple dress, sleeping peacefully, she'd never looked more beautiful to him. He weaved his hands into her hair, smoothing out any knots he found in the way, watching her, while looking into the distance as Little John flew Roland into the air before coming back down into the water.

He didn't know how long he sat with her in his arms, but he knew it would never be enough. Eventually when the sky began to paint itself with hues of reds, pinks, oranges, and yellow did she begin to stir.

"Good Morning beautiful." He joked at her. Chuckling at the way she tried to fight her way out of the sleeping world, but smiled at her when she opened her eyes, and he kissed her.

"How long have I been out?"

"Well the sun is beginning to set, Will had left about an hour ago to get us some food, which is now roasting on the fire. You needed your rest, but I know you also needed to get out of the castle." He said as he continued to stroke her hair.

"And Roland?"

"He's probably a prune mess by now. He came out before too munch on some berries, and to check on you. But he went back into the water a while ago with Alan."

She turned then, wanting to see the boy and laughed as she heard his laughter fill the air. Times like this she felt guilty, she felt like a bad mother. She felt her heart squeeze just thinking about her own little prince with brown hair and green eyes. Wondered what he was doing in New York, if he had friends, or if he even liked it there. She wanted to know how he was doing in school, she wanted to be the one help him with his homework, wanted to be the one with him. And being here with Roland, only reminded her every day of the boy she will never have in her arms again. She loved Roland, and she knew her heart would always have room for them both, but it didn't mean it didn't hurt like hell. She knew what he would want her to do, he'd want her to be happy, but she knew she could never be fully happy if he wasn't with her. Roland would never replace him, but none the less, Roland and Robin brought back some light into her life. Light she thought she'd never see again.

She face him then, her eyes still sad, but before he could question her, she asked him to help her up in order to go and get Roland.

/

By the time they made it back to the castle, Roland was fast asleep in Little Johns arms, and Regina was walking hand in hand with Robin. They were walking behind everyone, just enjoying each others presence, talking about anything and everything, with Robin occasionally leaning over to steal a kiss from her. They were so wrapped into each other that they failed to take into account who was waiting for them.

"Hi."

Regina, being startled out of their little bubble, looked up to find Snow standing in the doorway.

"Snow."

"I know this probably isn't the best time Regina, but I just need a couple of minutes with you."

"Snow I don-" Regina tried but Snow beat her to it.

"I know you probably don't want to, but I just need to say somethings to do. Please it won't take long, you don't even have to say anything but, please. I just need to speak with you." The Princess pleaded. Staring into Regina eyes, pleading with her to allow her some time. Regina knew she should say no, should not allow her to be near her, the young girl would never be ready for the truth behind the years spent living in this very castle. But if the truth is what she's looking for, then she won't hide from it.

"You can meet me in my chambers in an hour. Bring Granny with you."

"Okay." Was all Snow said, before giving them both a nod, and walking off inside.

"Are you sure about this. You don't have to do this." Robin said after a minute."Yes, I do. I know she'll never be ready, but if the truth is what she wants, then it's what she's going to get. I think we both need this closure, more than we think." She told him.

"I want to be there with you then."

"Robin, no I-"

"No Regina, I won't let you do this alone, especially with this matter. Let me help you, I don't want you to be alone."

"I won't be alone there Robin, Granny will be there, she won't let anything happen okay. She'll know when it's too much. If I need you I'll ask for you, but this is something I need to do. Okay?"

"Fine, but only because Granny is there. And I'll be right outside your door."

"I know you will." She laughed. "Now come on, I need to get to my room and get changed."

/

By the time there was a knock on her door, Regina and Robin had gotten clean, changed and both equally pleased with each other.

"Are you sure you're ready to do this? You don't have to do it right now, you can ask them to wait."

"I'll never be ready for what's about to happen Robin, but It's something I have to do."

"Fine, but I'm going to check on Roland make sure he's in bed, but I'll be back outside your door in no time okay." He said as he leaned into kiss her one more time.

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-YB