Regina leaned against her own kitchen island, a mug of coffee cradled in her hands as though it were made of the finest china and contained the finest gold. The freedom of having the house to herself allowed her to walk around in her pyjamas, the arm of which was hanging of her shoulder and the shorts reaching mid thigh. Her hair in tight curls now were slightly awry from having slept on them. From morning until about 4:30 in the afternoon she spent the time doing some yoga, catching up on some Brooklyn Nine Nine and then some freaking out about her date that evening with a certain Prince Charming. She was pacing her living room when a knock came at the door. She wrenched it open to find a spooked Emma staring back at her.
"What?!" She snapped. Emma's eyes widened a little bit further and she took a slight step back from the anxious brunette.
"I'm here to return the favour and get you ready for your date." Emma replied grinning from ear to ear. Regina sighed and softened,
"You don't have to do that Emma."
"I know but I want to." Regina smiled and stepped aside to let the blonde in. "Okay go take a shower and I'll get your outfit ready." Regina looked worried but was shoved up the stairs by Emma. Regina stepped into the bathroom and Emma took her chance. She raced into the wardrobe and grabbed the dress she had Henry plant there a few days ago. It was royal blue and would hug Regina's curves perfectly. "Okay final touches." Emma shook of her body and cracked her neck in preparation. She wiggled her fingers until gold glitter appeared in the movements and blew gently mimicking Regina's movements from the week before. The 'dust' settled on the dress in a kind of damask pattern making it even more regal. The sleeves were full length and the dress would come to just above the knee on someone of Regina's height. She admired her work and hung it up on a hanger and hid it on the back of the door and grabbed the matching pumps from the wardrobe too.
Regina emerged from the bathroom in a billow of steam, her robe wrapped around her and clutching a towel. Emma gestured to the chair in front of the vanity. Regina sat and handed Emma the towel. The blonde gently took the brunettes hair in her hands and rubbed it with the towel adding some magic into the mix, Regina didn't notice her hair growing four inches longer. She looked down at her lap wringing her hands. Emma's brow furrowed and she kneeled in front of the older woman. "Hey, what's wrong?" Regina shook her head,
"Nothing, I'm being ridiculous."
"Are you still worried about what people with think?" Regina sighed and nodded. Emma grabbed her hands and held them grabbing Regina's attention. "Regina the people who don't like it will get over it. But there are plenty of people on board, especially when Henry tells them. You should've seen Ruby's face, she almost cried with happiness." Regina laughed slightly and nodded. "Okay?"
"Okay." Emma smiled and moved back to dry her hair. Regina frowned, "Is my hair longer?" Emma smiled sheepishly and continued drying her hair. Regina smiled and relaxed. Emma finished drying and whipped out a curling wand. The blonde got to work and in no time Regina's hair fell over her shoulder in gentle curls. "Wow, great job Emma." Emma blushed and smiled. The blonde reached over and grabbed Regina's make up bag.
"Okay turn around." Regina complied and turned in her chair. "Close your eyes and don't open until I say so." Regina seemed a little shocked at the blonde's authoritative tone and closed her eyes, less she incur Emma's wrath. Emma got to work applying Regina's make up, twenty minutes later Regina was finally told to open her eyes. "Just mascara left." Regina nodded and complied with every order the blonde gave her. "Okay, you can turn around now." Regina smiled hesitantly and slowly turned, gasping at the view before her once she had.
"Wow Emma you've really out done yourself."
"Thank you. Now you're date will be here any minutes so let's get you into that dress."
"Oh I was thinking of wearing that red one that-"
"No Regina. I've made something special for this evening. No arguments." Emma interrupted as she pulled the hanger from the back of the door. Once again Regina gasped, breathless this time at the beauty of the dress Emma had created just for her.
"Oh Emma, this is beautiful. Thank you." Regina said as she embraced the blonde. Emma smiled tearfully,
"No problem, what are friends for." Regina grabbed the dress and rushed into the wardrobe to change. Emma sat on the bed holding the matching pumps until Regina walked back out. "Wow, Regina you look like a million bucks." Regina blushed and thanked Emma again, giving her twirl. They heard a knock at the door and Regina rushed to get her shoes on and grab her clutch. Emma went downstairs and opened the door for her father. He stepped in holding a bunch of flowers he'd stopped at Game of Thorns for.
"Thanks Emma, how is she?"
"Don't tell her I told you this, but nervous as hell." Regina suddenly appeared at the top of the stairs. David almost dropped the flowers before Emma caught them. His jaw dropped and he watched the woman walk down the stairs. He moved to meet her at the bottom and lifted her hand to kiss her knuckles.
"You look beautiful your Majesty." Regina blushed,
"You look pretty good yourself Charming." David smirked and held out his arm for her to take. Emma helped her with her coat, and she slipped her hand through her date's arm. "So where are you taking me."
"Ah, it's a surprise." Regina chuckled and let herself be led out to his truck.
David slowed down and pulled up beside Granny's. He could see the slight look of disappointment on Regina's face.
"No our first date isn't at granny's. I have something more special planned for us." Regina smiled in relief and let him jog around the truck to open her door. David led her not to the door of the diner but through the bed and breakfast entrance,
"Mighty presumptuous of you Charming." She said with a smirk.
"Haha, very funny your Majesty."
"David, where are we going?" David smiled, and pulled her to the door labelled 'roof access'.
"Close your eyes." Regina hesitated but at David's nod, she closed her eyes and happily let David guide her up the stairs and though the door to the roof. David moved her slightly to slip past her and she waited for a signal to move. "Okay open them." Regina smiled and opened her eyes. Her hands came up to cover her mouth with a gasp and her eyes filled with tears.
"Oh my god David." David stood in the middle of the roof, dark jeans, crisp shirt, thin tie and dark blazer. Rose in hand. Standing in front of a fully made table for two and fairy light surrounding the roof. A bottle of champagne sitting in an ice bucket and flowers everywhere. A tear rolled down her cheek, she quickly wiped it away. "Great now you've ruined my mascara."
David chuckled and moved her towards a chair, "You look beautiful." He pulled out a chair and she smiled and sat. He moved around the table and sat opposite the brunette. "So, did you ever see this happening?" Regina laughed as David poured them both a glass of champagne.
"Not in a million years Charming." David smiled and looked down. Regina reached her hand across the table and entwined her finger with his, David looked up, "But I'm really glad that it did." David smiled and teared up, squeezing Regina's hand in thanks. Regina turns when she hears the door open.
"Good evening you two, my name is Ruby, and I'll be your waitress for tonight. Can I interest you in any starters tonight?" Regina chuckled, and lifted her menu,
"I'll take the fishcakes please."
"Of course ma'am and you sir?"
"I'll have the same, thank you Ruby." Ruby smiled and left again.
"How much did you pay her to do that?" David gasped,
"I'm offended that you would think th- "Regina lifted her eyebrow, "$20." Regina laughed and took a sip of her champagne.
They talked about anything and everything through their starters and main courses. Ruby came out again holding her notepad,
"Can I get you guys some desert?" Regina spoke up first,
"I couldn't eat another thing Ruby, Granny really outdid herself tonight. You have something David."
David sat back and rubbed her stomach,
"I couldn't if I tried." Ruby smiled and pocketed her notepad.
"Well if that's the case, enjoy the rest of your night guys." Regina smiled and thanked her. David stood and held out his hand. Regina stood and walked with him. They got outside the diner and past his truck. She frowned,
"David I'm pretty sure you're not old enough to forget where you parked."
"Ha-ha very funny. I thought you'd like to walk home since it's a lovely night." Regina smiled at him and linked her arm through his. They kept walking and David kept stealing glances at the brunette who was smiling and her eyes sparkled in the light of the streetlamps. They arrived at her home too soon and they stood on the porch looking into each other's eyes. Regina desperately wanted to kiss the man standing before her, but something held her back. David however had no such qualms and cupped her cheek in his hand leaning down and placed a soft slow kiss on her lips, her arms came up to circle his neck as his arms tightened around her waist lifting her on the tip of her toes to make up for the height difference. The kiss was passionate, and Regina felt more alive than she had in years her heart beating a mile a minute. As they pulled apart, they rested their foreheads against each other's and breathed heavily, both smiled and laughed a little.
"Goodnight Charming." She pulled her arms away and entered her house through the door and leaned against it.
David stood for a second watching the door that had just closed hiding the brunette from his view,
"Goodnight Regina. Sweet dreams."