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Chapter 2
"You sure this is the one?"
"Yeah, right here," Graham replied to his best friend with a nod.
"Cool," Emma replied before opening the door to the motor shop, walking in and look around.
Felix was working the cash register, he noticed the pair looking around and ran to the back, "Dude, the Dark Swan is in our shop."
Neal, who was eating a sandwich for lunch, swallowed and stood, "Are you sure?"
"Go see for yourself fuckface," he chuckled.
Neal flicked him off before walking out wiping his hands on his pants, "How may I help you?"
Emma turned around and cleared her throat, "Just looking for some nitrous tanks, heard you guys had the best boosters in the city."
"Yeah, we do. Right this way," he said before walking them over to the section, "They're a little pricey but they guarantee a smooth and steady boost."
Graham rubbed his chin, looking at the tanks. Emma glanced at Neal, "You're one of Hades boys, aren't you?"
"Yeah...Yeah mmhm but you know how Hades can be," he nodded.
"No we don't," Graham scoffed, "I'll take five tanks."
"F-Five? These things start at $3,000 a piece," Neal assured.
Emma shrugged, "What's the problem with that?"
Graham pulled out a few stacks of sealed bills, "Can you hook us up or what?"
"Yes, for sure. Follow me," he said as he walked over to the register, "If you don't mind me asking...why do you need these? You don't race."
"I'm building a team, I want the best for them," Emma said.
Neal's eyes lit up, "A team?"
"Yeah, isn't that what she said? Now hurry up," Graham snapped, "Chop chop boy."
Neal nodded and continued to do his job. He looked around, checked over his shoulder before leaning forward, "I...I wanna be on your team, Swan."
Emma smirked and gave Graham a look, "Oh really? Why's that?"
"I want money, girls, all that," he nodded, "I wanna be down with y'all."
"You can't handle our lifestyle," Graham stated.
"Whatever you want me to do, I'll do," Neal nodded, "I wanna race with you and get money with you."
"No way," Graham scoffed.
Emma held up her hand to silence him, "You'll do whatever I ask?"
"Yes, Emma," he nodded.
"Okay fine," she shrugged, "I'll give you a test. Meet me tonight, 10pm sharp."
"W-Where?"
"Under the train on State and Lake, come alone," Graham said.
"Cool cool. Yeah, I can do that," Neal swallowed, "So we good, right?"
Graham grabbed the tanks and nodded, "We good."
Emma looked around the store before locking eyes with Neal, "If you keep me waiting, there is no second chance," she said before walking out with Graham following.
Neal let out a sigh of relief, he smiled to himself, "Time to get money baby," he rubbed his hands together before going back to finish his lunch.
•••
"Hiii," Ariel smiled as she pulled out her chair and sat down. She was meeting her friends at Giordano's for lunch.
"Hi love, how was Mr. Stewart's exam? I told you to study more," Belle said with an eye roll.
"I did study. It wasn't too bad. I think I did rather well," she shrugged, "I've been texting Graham," she smirked.
"Ooh the cutie racer," the auburn girl said.
"Yes, he's taking me out this weekend. Something about Emma's birthday celebration," she shrugged.
"I'm starting to think that name is haunting me," Regina said with a sigh as she sat down with Tink.
"She can't stop thinking about Emma," the blonde blurted out.
"Tink!"
"Sorry Reg, it's the truth," she shrugged.
Belle finished chewing her sandwich and furrowed her eyebrows, "Why is Emma on your mind, love?"
"Saw her this morning. No big deal. Drop it," Regina replied quickly.
"I want details," Ariel stated.
"Unfortunately, I don't care," Regina shrugged.
Ariel rolled her eyes, "So how's your monster of a girlfriend?"
"Ugh," Regina sighed as she put dressing on her salad, "She's alright. Annoying me nevertheless."
"Regina, you can't be with somebody that you don't want to be with. Your life will waste away," Tink stated.
"I'm aware of this but...I have a plan. Just let me plot," she shrugged.
The other three women shared a look with each other before Ariel began texting Graham, "Gigi, can you come somewhere with me tonight? These two are always too busy for me."
"Am not!"
"Sorry."
"Yeah, sure. What should I wear?"
"Something cute, it's one of my classmates art exhibits," Ariel said before eating her salad.
"Okay, Yeah. Sounds fun," Regina nodded.
"You said we were going to an art exhibit," Regina glared.
"I lied," Ariel smirked.
They were in a NorthWest suburb of Chicago. Schaumburg had big nice houses and gated communities. They were in front of a mini mansion, there were nothing but sports cars parked in the driveway, garage and on the street.
"Come on," Ariel said before fluffing her hair and stepping out of her car.
"Ariel, I can't be here," Regina scoffed as she got out.
"Too bad, we're already here," she replied pulling Regina towards the backyard.
They heard a basketball bouncing and distant talking. Regina wore black jeans, a red a bodysuit that had a slit that stopped right above her belly button, and a black denim jacket. She completed her outfit tall black boots. She flipped her over her shoulder as they entered the backyard. She blushed lightly when saw Emma shoot the basketball into the hoop.
Emma was playing a 2-on-2 against Graham and Jefferson, Merlin was on her team. She nudged Graham who held the ball in his hands. When he noticed Ariel and Regina he smiled, "Ladies, what a lovely surprise."
Ariel rolled her eyes, "Oh hush, I told you that we were coming."
"Well, I wasn't aware," Emma said walking closer to them, "Hi Regina."
"Hello Swan, continue your game, don't let me stop you," she replied.
"I will depending on if your hungry or not," she said.
"Starving," Regina said looking at her.
"Follow me then," Emma said before walking into the house through the sliding door.
Regina looked around, the house was beautiful. There were a few people inside, eating, playing board games and watching the NBA. She sat down at the kitchen island and cleared her throat, "Is this supposed to be a party?"
"No," Emma chuckled as she fixed Regina's plate, "Merlin has these spur of the moment gatherings. We call our close friends and they come over with whomever they want and we just chill. Our way."
"Oh I see, must be nice to have that," she shrugged.
Emma handed her the plate, "Is 'nice' like your favorite word or something?"
Regina blushed, "No. I just...don't always know what to say to you."
"Because you're afraid to flirt with me," Emma smirked.
"I'm not a cheater," she shrugged.
"But you want to flirt with me," she said before taking her hair out of the ponytail, letting it fall.
Regina tried not to stare so she began eating, she swallowed, "Who cooked?"
"Me and Graham," she said, "Why? You like it?"
"It's very good," Regina nodded, "I'm impressed."
"Wow, wasn't expecting that reaction," she chuckled, "I'm glad you like it."
"Yeah yeah...so who's house is this? It's gorgeous," Regina replied.
"Mine," Emma said, "Could be yours too."
"Hm, I'm sure you'd have to speak with Henry about that," she blushed.
"He'd approve," Emma said leaning forward, she licked her lips, "Come stay with me, it'll be fun."
"You and I both know that I can't do that," Regina sighed.
"You can. You're just choosing not to. Tell me, are you happy with Maleficent?"
"My happiness isn't your concern, Swan," she said before eating more.
Emma blinked as she watched Regina eat. She swallowed as Regina's phone rang and she saw "Mal" pop up on the screen. When Regina stepped outside to answer, Emma sighed and ran her fingers through her hair. She wanted to get know Regina.
Henry ran down the stairs and flew into the kitchen, "Mama, I'm hungry!"
Emma quickly put a smile for son, "Oh yeah? I'll make you a plate. How was your nap?"
"Good. I want to play basketball," he smiled.
"That can be arranged, we can try and beat the rain," she said before handing him a plate, "Your godfather made your favorite."
"Burgers, mmm," he licked his lips and rubbed his stomach.
Emma chuckled and watched her son eat. He was so precious. She wanted the best life for him, which is why she was about to put her plan in motion. Regina walked back inside and smiled when she saw Henry. Before she could greet him, he gave her full face grin and waved.
"You are literally adorable," she smiled and sat back down to finish eating.
This surprised Emma, she raised her brow, "You're staying?"
"Not for long, Mal wants go the movies tonight," Regina said.
"Oh how cute, a little date," Emma rolled her eyes.
"Jealous?"
"Absolutely," Emma nodded, "I want you to myself."
•••
Neal jogged down the steps, leaving the L train that had dropped him off at State and Lake. He leaned on the side of a building, waiting. He checked his watch; 9:59pm. He watched the clock hit 10pm before a black bag was placed over his head and he was tossed into a truck. The men that took Neal told him to stay silent so he did, sitting there with his hands tied behind his back and a bag over his head. A million thoughts were running through his head as they came to a stop. He walked into a huge garage and the bag was taken off of him.
"Holy shit," Neal was in race car heaven. The entire garage was stocked with colorful, foreign, exotic cars. When they freed his hands, he wiped them on his jeans.
Ruby walked over to him, "Follow me."
He nodded and followed her quietly. She led him to a room that had couches and TVs, along with arcade games, a pool table, air hockey and foosball table. He smiled to himself, "Yes."
"It's not for you," Graham said as he walked in with Emma, Merlin and Jefferson.
"Sit," Emma told him and he did. She grabbed a blow torch, "Grab him," she said causing Merlin and Jefferson to hold Neal down.
"Yo what the hell?!"
Emma walked over turning on the blow torch, she held it close to his face. He squirmed panicking, "Who sent you to spy on us?!"
"What?! NOBODY!"
"He's lying," Graham said playing with a pocket knife.
She began burning the tip of his nose, "Who?!"
"Ah! Gold! It was Gold!"
"Why?!"
"He wants you out, he thinks you're a problem," he breathed, "B-But I really want to be in with you guys."
Emma chuckles, "Ha! Yeah that's a no, get the hell out of my garage. I'm done with you."
"But first, here's a message for Hades and his friends," Graham said before stabbing him twice.
Emma walked out fuming, "They want to kill me?! Fucking pussies, sending spies," she looked over her shoulder, "Tell Gold to come face me himself!"
Jefferson placed his hand on her shoulder, "Calm down. This will all be over soon. Our plan will work."
"It has no choice, I gotta get Henry out of here before they somehow kill me," she said as she spread out a blueprint of a car on the table.
Graham and Merlin walked in, Graham was wiping off his hands, "Well they bought it. You paying for Ruby to race, her losing the race. All of it. You were right."
"I'm always right," Emma chuckled, "Now, Maleficent thinks she's winning and Hades is alerted. We've got everyone's attention."
"Now, we take all of their money," Merlin smirked.
Graham walked over to the tanks, "Did you get them to work?"
"Yeah, Emma and I have been working on them all day. She's right, with these, we'll be unbeatable," he nodded.
"Look G," Emma said walking over, "We've created a three boost NOS tank. The first boost is activated when you drive over 70mph, automatically," she smiled.
"With the second boost, we'll have more power but that third tap will send up blasting past the finish line. Most people use one blast of NOS to get them to where their going but we've created a tank with three, it's genius," Merlin smiled.
"We can't lose," Jefferson nodded.
"We won't lose," Emma corrected, "Just have these cars ready by Saturday and we're gone for good."
"Three...Two...One...GO!"
Henry took off running, squealing and laughing as he ran from his godfather. Graham chased him with an ugly face, "Go away you monster!"
"You're gonna be my lunch," Graham said in deep monstrous voice.
Henry fell into the grass laughing so hard that he had to hold his stomach. Regina, who was on her morning run, stopped. Henry with no Emma? This made Regina curious, she took out her AirPods and walked over to the giggle monsters. She smiled, "Good morning Henry."
"Regina! Hey," he chuckled as he stood up, "It's Tuesday."
"Yes, it is huh? I hope you have a wonderful Tuesday," she said before looking at Graham, "Hi."
"Hey," he nodded, "Is it safe to talk? Wouldn't want Mal to pop out from behind a bush."
"Ha ha, I'm amused," she gave a tight smile, "Where's...um so where's Emma?"
He eyed her closely, "Why? Do you like her?"
Henry smiled excitedly, "Do you think mama is cute?"
Regina giggled and blushed, "Not as cute as you," she looked at Graham, "No."
"Liar," he said, "She's at work though."
"What exactly does she do?"
"That's confidential," he chuckled.
"But she's rich," she stated, "I should've known she's a criminal."
"She's not, you have no idea who she is. Don't be so hard on her, she's been through a lot so if you're going to be around, be kind to her."
"Protective are we? Hm, well it doesn't matter because I won't be around. I have better things to do," Regina said before turning around and walking off.
"Better things like what? Let her nearly kill you?" Regina stopped and turned around, he sighed and picked Henry up, holding him close, "I was there that night, ya know? When you guys broke up, I saw her...what she did to you—"
"Graham I'm not sure you know me well enough to understand this but I'm going to give it a shot anyway. My personal life isn't some reality tv show for you to jack off to. Whatever you think you saw, unsee it. My girlfriend and I are happy together so back off...tell Emma too," she said before walking off again.
He called out, "There you go lying again!"
•••
Maleficent walked into Emma's garage, she looked around at the 20 people who sat in front of Emma and another man that was unfamiliar to Mal. She stayed quiet and watched.
"Next, we have a highly productive Aston Martin. Chrome engine, charcoal leather details the inside. The bidding will start at two million dollars," the man smiled. Someone raised their number, "Two million, do I see a two point five million? Yes, two point five million," he watched as more numbers raised, Emma smirked as she watched. She barely had to do any work, she leaned back and watched her money roll in.
Maleficent smirked, she was witnessing an illegal car auction, she could get Emma arrested. She pulled out her phone but it was smacked out of her hand by a security guard, "No pictures," he mumbled.
She frowned and walked past him but jogging over to Emma, "We need to talk."
"What the fuck are you doing here? I'm working, get out of my garage," Emma sat up.
"I said we need to talk," Mal shoved Emma causing her chair to fall back.
Emma fell on the floor with a groan, she jumped up and shoved Maleficent back, "Are you crazy?"
Most of Emma's clients shook their heads and left. Emma fumed as she watched them leave, Merlin tried to stop them but they only brushed past him. One of Emma's most trusted clients, Mrs. Belfry, walked over, "Emma dear, if you want to continue to do business with me. Please make sure you'll remain professional. I've bought a lot of my friends here, you're embarrassing me," she said before walking off.
Emma nearly growled before punching Mal in the face but before she could retaliate, she was grabbed and carried into the same room Neal was in the night before. Emma followed with her friends, she locked the door, "Why are you here?"
"Cause you're trying to steal my girl," she replied.
Emma chuckled, "She doesn't want me. I think you're good. Don't come here again, you won't make it out alive."
"Stay away from Regina and focus on not losing to me on Saturday," Maleficent smirked.
"Eh I think I'll let you have it, it's just a small fifty grand," Emma shrugged, "I can make that in my sleep."
"Okay so let's up the price," Mal said standing in Emma's face, "My crew verses yours, one hundred grand a piece. Five cars, two teams, a million dollars on the line."
"Woo," Jefferson said, "I'm in."
"He's in," Mal smirked, "So what do you say, Swan? It's okay if you don't have the money."
"Oh I got it, I'm just not sure that you have it. You just witnessed me make two million dollars in two minutes and you think splitting a million dollars with four other people will intrigue me? No wonder Regina's miserable, she's dating an idiot," Emma chuckled causing all of her friends to laugh.
Maleficent punched Emma in the face causing her to stumble back, "Five hundred thousand dollars, me and you. Your crew can still enter with one hundred thousand. Winning team walks away with $1.8 million."
Emma swallowed massaging her jaw, "Deal," she said before spitting out blood, "Now, get the fuck out of my garage."
"See you Saturday," Mal said before being escorted out.
Emma frowned, "How did she just walk in my damn garage?"
"I let her in," Ruby said softly, "She said that you and her had a meeting. I didn't want to upset you."
"Aw how sweet, Ruby do me a favor. Go to your place, get naked and wait for me," Emma said causing Ruby to blush and leave quickly.
Jefferson smirked, "$1.8 million?"
Emma smirked, nodding, "That's what she said. Let's make sure our cars are finished in time and we're on a roll."
"It's like giving candy to a child, I knew she'd be greedy," he shrugged.
"That's because she thinks she's going to win," Merlin stated, "It's go time."
•••
Late that night, Regina was laying on her bed doing homework, listening to soft music, when her mind drifted to a certain blonde...not her girlfriend. She rolled over on her back and looked up at the ceiling with a sigh. Why couldn't she get Emma out of her head? She picked up her phone and went to Instagram, Ariel showed her Graham's Instagram earlier so she dug into her memory and searched his name. She didn't have to scroll far to find a picture of him and Emma, she quickly clicked on the tagged name. She bit her lip as she scrolled through her pictures. There were pictures of Emma and Henry at a race track, Emma on the hood of one of her many sports cars, Emma dressed in business casual clothes standing next to the Mayor of Chicago. Then it suddenly hit her, she didn't know a single thing about Emma. What did she do for a living? How was she so rich? How old was she? Where was she originally from? Is she even naturally blonde?
Upon her curiosity, Regina got out of bed, went into her closet, and pulled out a card with Emma's number written on it from her jeans pocket. She knew maleficent would never find it so she kept it tucked away. She took a deep breath and dialed the number, when Emma answered, Regina asked, "What do you do?"
Emma sat up in her bed, "R-Regina? Mm," she rubbed her face and yawned, "What do you mean?"
"For a living, what do you do? How do you make your money?"
"Oh um, a few different ways. I have money in stocks, I invest in small businesses and a few other things on the side," she said softly.
"Like what? Sell drugs?"
Emma chuckled, "No. Never."
"Have you ever done drugs?"
"Mm a few, what's with the 21 questions? I'm surprised you even called," she stated.
"I-...I can't focus on my homework and I thought about you…"
The blonde smirked, "You thought about me?"
"Yes," Regina blushed.
"Would you like help on your homework?"
"I don't think I've ever been asked that," she said with furrowed brows, "I think I'm done for the night," she said.
"That's a good call. It's almost 2am," she said.
"Yeah and I'm not even close to being sleepy," Regina sighed.
Emma bit her lip, "Come over."
"Excuse me?"
"You heard me, I'm not repeating myself," she shrugged.
Regina bit the inside of her jaw, "I shouldn't…"
"I want to see you," Emma said softly.
"Emma, you can't okay? You don't know what she'll do. She'll do anything to keep me where she wants," she sighed, "I'm trying to protect you and Henry."
"I'm on my way," she replied before hanging up causing Regina to sigh.
Why was Emma on a suicide mission? Did she not understand that Maleficent was powerful enough to have everything that Emma cared about stripped away from her? Did she not understand that Mal would kill her? It didn't make sense to Regina why anyone would risk their life just to see her but she began tidying up her room anyway. She looked down at herself and decided to change into a tank and shorts. She put her hair in a messy bun and laid back in bed, turning on the tv.
A while later, Emma texted saying she was at the door so Regina walked to the door and opened it with a soft smile, "Hi."
"Hi," Emma said as she stepped inside the dark apartment.
"Where's Henry?"
"With his godfather."
"You shouldn't be here," Regina said locking the door.
"You shouldn't have to let me in but you did," she smirked.
Regina rolled her eyes before walking back to her room with Emma following. She sat on her bed and watched Emma take off her sneakers, "Do you always wear Jordan's?"
"Yes. I have about 100 pairs," she said before sitting down close to the edge.
"Oh acting shy now?"
"No I just don't want to lay on your bed in outside clothes," she shrugged.
Regina chuckled, "How respectful of you but please, get comfortable."
Emma looked at Regina before laying down, "Show me the homework."
"Oh no, I'll be fine. My eyes are burning," she said.
Emma opened her arms, "Come here."
"You're going to stop bossing me around," she scoffed.
"Hush, you love it. Come here," she said again.
Regina blushed and laid down close to Emma but obviously not close enough before the blonde pulled her closer and wrapped her arms around her tightly. Regina inhaled her scent and relaxed in her arms. She didn't know why but she felt safe. She closed her eyes and before she knew it, she was fast asleep.
Emma ran her fingers through her hair as she watched her sleep. Regina was so precious, how could Mal be so cruel to her? Graham told her everything that he knew about their relationship, it only made Emma hate Mal more. She let her mind wonder as she slowly drifted off to sleep.
When morning came, Regina and Emma nearly jumped out of their skin when a loud knocking on Regina's door woke them up, "Regina, Mal just pulled up. Wake up!"
Regina quickly snatched her door open, "Ariel, tell me you're joking."
"I wish, is hottie still here?"
Emma stepped out of the room, "Good morning Ariel."
"Hello gorgeous," she smirked, "Did you two have fun last night?"
"We only slept," Regina made clear.
Mal banged on the front door, "Regina open this damn door right now!"
"Emma, go into Belle's room. Regina go back into your room. Trust me. I'll handle this," Ariel said before walking to the door and opening it, "You're waking us up."
"I don't care. Emma Swan's car is outside and that's funny because I told her to stay the fuck away from my girlfriend," Mal said before storming to Regina's room, only to find her girlfriend in bed working on her homework, alone.
"Hi baby," Regina said softly, "Hungry? I can make breakfast."
"Where is she? Don't lie to me Regina," Mal said.
"Where's who?"
"Emma Swan," she frowned.
"Why would I know?"
"Because her car is outside," she said before hearing Emma's voice outside of Regina's door. She yanked it open, "Swan, what—"
Emma was kissing Belle's neck, chuckling, "Mm I'll see you later okay? Call me after your class."
Belle giggled, "I will love, go go, don't you have to take Henry to school?"
"Eh he can stay with Graham a while longer," she smirked.
"No Emma, go. If you stay, I'm sure I'll be late for class," Belle stated.
"Okay fine," she chuckled before looking at Maleficent, "Stop staring, pervert," she said before walking over to Ariel who was now in the kitchen cooking breakfast, "See ya," she said before kissing her cheek and walking to the door, "Have a productive day ladies, that includes you too Regina," she said loud enough for the brunette to hear, she looked at Mal, "I hope your jacket zipper gets stuck and your car doesn't start," she winked before leaving out.
Belle and Ariel laughed, Regina snickered causing Mal to frown and slam Regina's door closed, "She's not funny."
"Sorry, you're right," she nodded.
"I'm going to get us breakfast, Ariel will poison us," Mal said before leaving the apartment.
Regina opened her room door, her friends were standing there waiting on her. They all fell into a fit of laughter.
"Oh that was genius," Belle said laughing.
"I owe you two," Regina nodded before hugging them.
They hugged back, "We love you Regina."
"I love you too," she replied softly.
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