A/N: Hello. Happy New Year! I hope everyone's 2017 is off to a great start. I mean, I'm just glad I made it out of 2016 in one piece. That year kicked my ass. lol.
Anyway. Sorry for mistakes. I own nothing. Enjoy. :)
Chapter Six
Emma stood out in front of the restaurant. It was a small rinky dink hole-in-the-wall kind of place. She used to visit it back when she had first arrived in Boston. It had a small homey feel to it. Like a family-like environment. It sort of reminded her of the diner she used to go to back in Storybrooke, called Granny's. She would often go by herself since her parents didn't want to be seen with her. They would have had rather pretended that they had no children. Emma did not particularly care. She was used to the rejection.
The woman who owned the place, 'Granny' Lucas was a very sweet elderly woman. She never let the rumors circling the town about Emma decide how she was going to treat the young girl. She always treated her well. In fact, Mrs. Lucas and her granddaughter, Ruby were the only people who ever showed Emma any kind of respect in that town.
It was hard being labeled a freak in such a small town. Everyone knew everyone and everyone knew everything about them. It was lonely without those two.
They were the only two who did not want to see Emma go. Well, they were the only ones who actually cared. They made her promise to visit every once in a while but Emma knew as well as they did deep down that she never would. Who would want to return to their place of torture? Why would she ever want to set foot in a place where her demon had manifested itself for the first time? They knew as well as Emma that once she set foot over that town line that they would never see her again.
But that was good in a way. No family. No friends. Pack up and go and never look back. When you never had a home to begin with, it made it so much easier to make one. No expectations and no goals. You just do. Emma had a vision of a home and built it
This tiny restaurant reminded her of the place she never called her home but it was familiar. Familiarity was something that Emma liked. It was one of the few things she was comfortable with. The other was Regina. She knew that Regina would like the quiet easy going atmosphere and that's why Emma asked her to meet her there. Emma arrived a bit early. Right after work she changed and sped over to the restaurant. She didn't want to be late and have Regina standing on the street alone waiting for her. Emma was already very protective of the woman.
She just wanted to keep her safe. She would rather be there way before Regina and wait instead of having her waiting. It was a nice warm night anyway. She didn't mind waiting. She was enjoying the weather. It was slightly cooler than it was earlier that day with a soft breeze which was nice. She was baking in her uniform all day. She couldn't wait to get out of it. Now she stood there in a pair of light blue, skin tight skinny jeans and a red flannel draped over a white tank top. She wore her favorite boots on her feet. She took her hair out of the bun and let it fall down in its natural curls. She looked okay. She just hoped that Regina liked it.
That thought alone caused her to fidget. What if Regina didn't like it? She couldn't change... what if that ruined their date? What if it made Regina not want to see Emma again on Saturday? What if it made Regina not want to speak to Emma ever again?
She began to panic. Even though everything was fine between them she was still waiting for the other shoe to drop. Regina was always so enthusiastic when it came to Emma but that could change. She could find someone better or decide that Emma just was not what she wanted. That would crush Emma. She couldn't lose Regina.
Her moment of panic was cut short when she caught a glimpse of headlights coming down the street heading her way. There weren't many people out and about on that street so it was mostly just Emma. As the car drew closer Emma's brows shot up. It was a dark purple Bentley and it looked brand spanking new. Now that's not something you don't see every day on this side of town.
The Bentley slowed down as it came closer to the restaurant. The car was effortlessly pulled into the parking spot right behind Emma's yellow bug. It made Emma's bug, Sunshine, look like a hot wheels toy car.
Emma found herself becoming more curious as the car was turned off and the driver's side door was pushed open. When she got a view of the driver, Emma's heart leapt into her throat and she gasped. There was Regina. Gorgeous as always. Hair styled to perfection and make up flawless. She was wearing a dark purple blouse tucked into a black pencil skirt. When she walked around the car, Emma could see the matching pumps. Her mouth began to water at the black stockings covering those long sexy legs. The diamonds around the woman's neck sparkled in the night. She was a vision. She hadn't noticed Emma lurking in the shadows.
Regina was looking through her expensive clutch. She pulled out a compact mirror and checked her reflection, she seemed satisfied and put the small mirror back into the clutch. When she looked up from her purse their eyes met. A huge smile grew across Regina's face that lit up the entire night and Emma couldn't help but return it. The woman was so happy to see her. Her excitement was infectious.
Emma instinctively stepped closer and Regina threw herself into Emma's arms. Emma effortlessly caught her. She felt Regina's arms slip across her shoulders. Emma's hands fell to Regina's waist where they rested gently. "I missed you." Regina whispered as she leaned in to hug Emma.
Emma shivered when the woman's breath grazed the flesh of her ear. She never understood how this woman could have such an affect on her. It was nice though and she found that she quite enjoyed it. Regina squeezed her tighter and hummed. The front of her body pressing further against Emma's. Emma sighed in contentment. It just felt right. It has been a while since anything has felt right for her.
She inhaled Regina's scent deeply. She still smelled as heavenly as ever.
"I missed you too." She said holding Regina tighter. It was true. She did.
Regina pulled back to look Emma in the face. Those deep brown eyes met green. Emma was in awe at how Regina's eyes seemed to be reflecting the light from the streetlights. It was a beautiful sight, it rivaled the stars in the night sky.
"What?" Regina asked and for the first time since Emma had met her she seemed self conscious. Emma shook her head with a soft smile.
"You are so lovely." Emma confessed. "Your eyes do this really amazing sparkling thing. It's so cute."
Regina smiled as her cheeks colored a bright red. She giggled and hid her face in the crook of Emma's neck. A shy Regina Mills was quickly becoming one of Emma's favorite Reginas.
"You are too sweet." Regina whispered against Emma's neck. She sat her head up and looked Emma in the face. " Do you think my eyes are beautiful?"
"Yes " Emma said honestly. "Your eyes are so beautiful like the rest of you. You are the most beautiful woman I have ever seen in my entire life, Regina Mills."
Regina smiled wide. "And you, Emma Swan, are absolutely stunning." Regina breathed. Honestly Emma almost believed it when Regina said it. She complimented Emma with so much sincerity that it was difficult not to. But then again, reality would hit and Emma would remember what she was. What she had hiding deep within her. Who she really was...
Those deep brown eyes shifted to Emma's mouth. Emma's did the same and she felt desire course through her as she stared at those full lips that she remembered tasting so sweet. She really hoped Regina was thinking what she thought she was thinking.
"Kiss me, Emma."
There it was. The three words that Emma had been waiting for since the last time she'd seen Regina. Honestly she didn't have to be told twice. She leaned in and so did Regina. They were both unsure who closed the final distance but their lips met gently.
Emma couldn't stop the moan that escaped her. She missed those lips. She pulled Regina closer and she both heard and felt the other woman let out something like a half hum and half growl. The sound turned Emma on and her hand wandered down further, over the woman's shapely ass where she squeezed a handful.
Regina giggled against her mouth. Emma smiled into the kiss. Regina pressed her mouth harder against Emma's. Emma could feel the tip of Regina's warm wet tongue at the seam of her mouth, coercing it open. She immediately granted her entry and moaned again when she felt the muscle slide in.
Fuck. Her memory hadn't done this woman's talented mouth justice. Regina's tongue was everywhere, roaming Emma's mouth, damn near slipping down her throat before coming back and flicking her tongue coercing it to come play with it. Of course Emma obliged. Her tongue tangling and playing with Regina's causing the other woman to moan as well.
All too soon the kiss was over. Regina pulled away. Obviously realizing that they were out in public and they didn't need to give anyone a show. She looked into Emma's eyes as they both tried to catch their breath. Emma was thankful that the street was mostly empty and they didn't have an audience.
"Emma, I really missed your kisses." Regina chuckled before pecking Emma's lips again. Emma smiled.
"I missed yours too."
"Good." Regina said with a grin. Emma laughed. This woman is really something.
She opened her mouth to say something but a loud rumble from her stomach cut in. Regina's eyes widened before looking highly amused. She looked down at Emma's stomach. She moved back a little and patted it.
"Is someone hungry?" She asked in a teasing tone that made Emma laugh. She doesn't ever remember laughing this much.
"A little." She finally replied.
"Well then, let's feed that beast." Regina said pulling away completely.
Emma froze. Beast? Why would she...? Her eyes were wide as she panicked. She almost hyperventilated before she realized that Regina was talking about the growling in her stomach. She took a relaxing breath and took Regina's hand.
"Yeah, let's go eat."
Regina snorted and let Emma lead her to the door of the restaurant. Emma pulled the door open. Regina stepped through and pulled Emma along behind her.
Now the place wasn't much but it was quiet and clean. Exactly what they needed. Just somewhere to talk.
The place wasn't exactly busy. Emma remembered that's why she liked it. There was an older couple sitting at a table, talking quietly and there was a woman sitting alone sipping coffee. There was a small group of construction workers sitting at the counter.
This was definitely a good place for them to grab a late dinner and just talk.
They quickly found a booth all of the way in the back. At least they could have some privacy. They slid in on opposite sides of the booth. Emma watched as Regina settled into the seat. Perfect posture, one leg crossed over the other and her hands folded in her lap. Proof of an opulent upbringing and top-notch grooming.
Emma still couldn't understand why this woman wanted her.
"So..." Regina said reaching for her menu. Emma did the same. "How's everything?"
"Um..." Emma began. How is everything? What's happening? How's it going? "Good, I think."
"Just good?" Regina asked peeking over her menu at Emma. Emma smiled. "What did you do?"
"We caught a shoplifter today."
Regina lowered her menu then. "Really?" Her eyes did that thing as if Emma was some kind of knight in shining armor or a superhero. Honestly Emma kind of liked being looked at that way.
"Uh... yeah." Emma suddenly felt put on the spot. Okay she could do this. "Yeah, uh... this kid stole some stuff, got caught and the store keeper called us. It wasn't a big deal. We were in the area."
Regina nodded. "So what happened?"
"The kid was a street kid and was begging us not to take her to jail because then she'll end up back in the system. I felt sorry for her because she looked like she had been through a lot. We decided to let her go with a warning... basically not to get caught next time." Emma ended with a grin.
Regina chuckled. "Well, that was very kind of you."
"Yeah... well as a cop I've seen the way the system treats kids. Most of them end up running away anyway. Some of them are better off taking care of themselves. They can actually do a better job than some of these overcrowded homes with people who don't care about them."
"But some of them find good homes." Regina pointed out.
Emma shrugged. "Well yeah. They do. But some of them end up in homes with people who only want the money."
Regina nodded. "That's awful." She frowned. "My brother was fortunate then."
Emma furrowed her brows. Brother? Oh yes, Regina has a brother. "What do you mean?"
"My brother Hector is adopted. My parents took him in at eight. My father had two girls and he wanted a son. He had more than enough money and space. My mother refused to have any more children after me. I was three at the time. So my father decided to foster. He quickly fell in love with him and so did everyone else and my father adopted him."
"Wow. A big brother, huh?"
Regina chuckled. "Yep. We never exactly clicked I don't know why but we love each other regardless. We just aren't very close."
Emma nodded. She always wondered what it would be like to have siblings. Regina has two and she could just live vicariously through her.
Their waitress appeared and they ordered. Just as quickly, the young girl was gone.
"You have a sister too, right?" Emma asked.
"Yep. She's about three years older than me. We're very close. When I moved here she moved to London. We talk often but it's not the same as being with her every day, you know. I've been planning to go visit with her but I just haven't the time."
"What's stopping you?"
"For one thing, the boys. I cannot possibly take Brutus on a plane. He's much too large to fly with and then there's Brock who will not leave without Brutus." She chuckled. "There are a lot of things."
"I've barely even been anywhere aside from Maine and Boston..." Emma muttered. "Have you ever been to London?"
"When I was young, about twelve." Regina provided. "I liked it." She waved it off. "But enough about me, tell me about Maine. I have never been there."
"I've never really seen much of Maine aside from my town." Emma explained. It was difficult to travel with parents who were ashamed to even know you. "But my town, Storybrooke. It was a small, ocean town. See, everyone knew each other. Like to the point where teachers would invite their class over for dinner and stuff." She chuckled. "There wasn't much to do if you weren't into sailing... there was a diner that was kind of a hotspot and there was a huge arcade but aside from that, it was pretty boring."
"Sounds nice... the quiet, I mean." Regina bit her lip adorably. "Do you sail? You mentioned it."
"Oh yeah..." Emma said with a shrug. "It's one of the few things my father taught me. His mother loved the ocean. He took me out a few times... I learned the ropes pretty quickly and I could go out on my own."
Emma remembered those lessons. They were awkward and she couldn't wait for them to be over even though she loved being out on the sea. Her father had decided to teach her in a pathetic attempt at bonding with her out of guilt. She preferred if he left her alone in all honesty but she was glad that she learned to sail because it gave her an escape.
Regina nodded a little. "Would you take me?"
Emma's brows rose. "Huh?"
Regina chuckled. "Get your mind out of the gutter, Swan." She teased. Emma blushed a deep red. "I meant take me sailing."
"Oh yeah..." Emma chuckled. "We can rent a boat or something. I'll take you."
Regina smiled. "Then it's a date."
Emma grinned. A date. She'd never get used to that. This whole thing was so new. Dating.
Their waitress returned with their meals. Since their meals were very simple, they didn't take long. She asked if they wanted anything else they both said no and she was on her way.
They fell back into easy conversation. Emma telling Regina about sailing and how she missed it. Then telling her how that was the only part about Storybrooke that she enjoyed.
"It sounds like such a quaint little town. I mean, even the name is charming."
Emma shrugged. "It's alright. Not as nice as Puerto Rico I'm sure."
Regina chuckled. "Well Puerto Rico is nice."
Emma nodded. "Sounds nice. Might pay it a visit some time."
Regina chuckled. "You should."
The waitress returned and asked them if they needed anything else. Emma patted her tummy and said no. Regina chuckled and told the waitress that she was fine as well. Emma smiled and asked for the check.
"I mean seriously l can't eat another bite." Emma said shifting so that she could pull her wallet out of her back pocket.
"I could imagine after a grilled cheese with extra fries." Regina commented dryly. "I mean, Emma did you need extra fries?"
Emma laughed. "Stop it, Regina. I was hungry."
Regina crossed her arms and rolled her eyes. "Fine but next time don't double the fries."
"Deal." Emma said with a grin. When the waitress returned, Emma glanced at the bill and handed her her card. The girl went off with it.
"So..." Emma said watching Regina. The brunette looked up at her. "Saturday..."
"What do you have planned?"
Emma snorted. "I want it to be a surprise." That she really did. Emma and Jason spent all day planning her date before they finally came up with something that Regina was going to love. "But I can tell you to dress really casual. I'm talking jeans and sneakers casual."
Regina made a cute little face. "I don't like sneakers." She was pouting again and Emma knew for sure that she was in trouble and she couldn't say no to that face. "I mean, do I have to?"
The waitress returned and gave Emma her card and receipt. She thanked her. The girl bid them good night and was on her way. Emma threw some bills down for a tip.
"Nah, but we're going to be doing a lot of standing. I want you to be comfortable."
"Emma, I've been wearing heels since I was six. I can wear them for eight hours straight minimum. I'll be fine."
Emma chuckled. Sassy. She raised her hands in surrender. "Well, excuse me ma'am."
"Ma'am?" Regina asked with a raised brow. Emma laughed.
"Baby."
Regina smiled. "Better."
Emma chuckled and stood up. She held a hand out. Regina slipped her hand into Emma's and she helped her up. They left the restaurant hand in hand.
When they stepped out onto the sidewalk. It hit Emma hard that their little time together was almost over. Regina snuggled closer to her. She slipped her arms around Emma's waist and pressed a kiss to her cheek. Emma chuckled and instantly slipped an arm around Regina shoulder, pulling her closer. She kissed her forehead.
Regina chuckled. "I hate that I have to leave you."
"You don't have to..." Emma said suggestively.
Regina chuckled and kissed Emma's jaw. "Saturday. I'll bring an overnight bag and send the boys to my friend's house or my neighbors."
Emma hummed. At least she didn't say no. It was driving Emma nuts though. She really needed Regina's body. "Okay, great. I know to change my sheets now." Regina made a face causing Emma to laugh. "I'm kidding."
"You better be. We've had sex in your bed already."
"I was there." Emma quipped. Regina laughed.
"Shut up."
Emma's hand slid down where it grabbed Regina's ass again. Regina giggled and pushed her away playfully. Emma grinned and followed the other woman over to her car. She could have sworn that Regina had a different car last time. In fact she was positive being the fact that she has been in said car.
"Nice car." She said. Regina looked over her shoulder at her as she got out her car keys.
"Thank you."
"But didn't you have a corvette last time?"
"Mhm..." Regina hummed as she leaned against the driver's side door and crooked a finger at her. Emma obediently came closer. Regina hooked a finger under Emma's belt and pulled her closer.
Emma was temporarily distracted by Regina's hand being so close to her crotch. "How many cars do you have?" She breathed.
"Four." Regina replied simply.
"Damn." Emma muttered.
"Indeed." Regina purred as her hand snaked down and grabbed Emma's crotch. "I'd rather ride this though." She opened and closed her hand a few times.
"Fuck." Emma muttered. Regina began rubbing the bulge. Emma felt herself becoming erect.
"Indeed." Regina muttered before finding Emma's lips and kissing her deeply. Emma groaned.
She thrusted forward aiming for Regina's crotch but was still only met with her hand.
"Fuck." Emma groaned. "Regina, please just come home with me."
"Patience." Regina whispered before pulling her hand away all together. Emma groaned in frustration.
"That's just torture."
"It's not." Regina laughed. "I'll make it up to you."
"You better." Emma said as she stepped back. Regina chuckled and pecked her lips. She looked up into Emma's eyes again.
"Do you need a ride?"
Emma shook her head and gestured to her bug. Regina turned to it and nodded. "Nope." Emma said with a shrug. "Old Sunshine here would get the job done."
Regina chuckled. "Alright. I'll see you Saturday, Emma." She said as she pushed off the car. Emma leaned over and pulled the door open. Regina smiled at her and slid into the driver's seat. Emma shut the door behind her.
"I can't wait."
"Me neither." Regina chuckled. "Get home safe, Emma."
"I will. Call me when you get home, Gina." Emma said.
Regina winked at her and blew her a kiss. "Good night, Emma."
"Night, Gina." Emma said sadly.
Regina smiled and blew her another kiss. Emma nodded and stepped onto the sidewalk. With a honk of her horn, Regina pulled off.
Emma shook her head with a grin and headed to her car. It's only a few days to Saturday. She could make it. Soon she'll be on a real second date with Regina and taking Regina home with her. She couldn't wait.
She grinned all the the way to her car and the entire drive home.
Saturday rolled around quicker than Emma had expected. It hit hard and fast. Before she knew it she was answering her doorbell and opening the door to Regina standing there in skin tight black jeans, a fitted, low-cut black blouse and black heels.
Regina looked incredible. Not as simple as Emma would have liked her to dress but she looked good. Very good. Especially that blood red lipstick she was wearing that made her lips look even fuller and more kissable.
"Hello, Emma." Regina said with a bright smile. "I'm sorry that I'm a little late. We had a hard time trying to get Brutus to leave without me."
Emma chuckled. "Its cool, baby." She stepped aside to let her in. "Come on in." She looked at Regina's body as the woman stepped inside. It was so appetizing. She just wanted to touch. "I just have to grab my car keys."
"Do I get a kiss?" Regina asked before Emma could go.
Emma grinned as she leaned in and pressed a kiss to Regina's lips. Regina hummed again before Emma pulled away.
"Where should I leave this?" Regina asked, she gestured to the designer travel bag on her shoulder. Emma's eyes widened. She was not kidding. She really planned to stay over.
"Um... bedroom but we could leave it on the couch for now."
Emma took the bag from Regina and headed back into the apartment. She put the bag onto the couch then headed into the kitchen and grabbed her keys off the counter. She returned to where she left Regina at the front of the apartment. "Lets go."
Emma grabbed Regina's hand and they stepped out into the hallway.
"I'm assuming Brutus threw a little tantrum?" Emma joked as she locked up. She loved how comfortable and free she felt with Regina. She wasn't constantly afraid of the woman judging her or putting her down. She wasn't worried about her making fun of her or mocking her. She could joke and she knew that she would always get a little smile from Regina.
"You assumed right." Regina said with an eye roll. "I mean, he acts like he'll die if he's away from me for ten minutes."
Emma chuckled. She knew the feeling. "You're his momma." She said as she led Regina down the hallway towards the elevator. "I mean, he worries about you."
"That's true. He's a big baby." Regina said with a nod. They stopped in front of the elevator. "Maybe one day I can bring the boys with me."
Emma grinned. "I'd love that."
Regina smiled softly. "Good."
The elevator doors opened and they got in. Emma leaned against the wall of the elevator and Regina leaned against the other with her arms crossed. Emma gave Regina's body a long appraising look. She really did look good and Emma wanted to take her right there in that elevator but she needed to control herself. They'd go on their date and there would be plenty of time for that after.
When the elevator stopped and the doors opened, Emma reached for Regina's hand and they stepped out. They exited the building and stepped out onto the sidewalk. The street was busy due to it being an early Saturday.
"I'm parked over here." Emma said releasing Regina's hand and placing hers on the small of the woman's back to steer her towards the bug.
"Ah, good ole, Sunshine." Regina said playfully as she waited for Emma to unlock it.
"Yup." Emma said circling the car and pulling the passenger side door open. "Good ole sunshine." She chuckled as she waited for Regina to get in.
Regina smiled and slid in. "I still can't believe you named your car."
"I can't believe I got you in my car." Emma said. She leaned in and stole a quick kiss. Regina hummed and grabbed the front of Emma's shirt before she could pull away completely. She kissed Emma deeply before releasing her.
She grinned at her. Emma grinned back. She pulled back and shut the door. She jogged around and got in. She settled in and adjusted her seatbelt and checked to make sure Regina's was fastened. Of course it was. With a smile over at Regina, she started the car.
The drive was mostly quiet as usual. Regina was looking out of the window at the street. The window was down a little and the wind would blow Regina's hair every now and then. Emma tried to pay attention to the road but Regina was just so damn distracting.
"Are you going to tell me where we're going?" Regina asked playfully. Emma glanced over at Regina. The woman was wearing a smirk and a brow was raised.
Emma laughed. "No. You'll see. We aren't far."
Regina huffed. "Emma, just tell me."
"No." Emma laughed.
"Fine." Regina pouted. "Hold my hand." She demanded.
Emma chuckled and grabbed the offered hand and intertwined their fingers. She lifted their hands to her mouth and kissed the back of Regina's. She looked over at Regina and they shared a smile.
The rest of the drive was done in a comfortable silence. Emma staying focused on the road and Regina looking for hints outside of the window as to where they were going. Emma found it hilarious. And before long they were pulling into an underground parking lot.
Emma turned the car off and looked over at Regina. The woman was watching her with furrowed brows. "Ta da!" Emma said. "We're having our date in an underground parking lot!"
Regina gave Emma a look. "Yeah right."
Emma chuckled. "You're right." She got out of the car and shut the door. She walked around and opened Regina's door. "I could never." She said as she helped Regina out. "You deserve a perfect day and that's what you'll get."
Regina smiled as she was helped out of the car. "I know it'll be perfect because I'm with you."
Emma smiled and squeezed Regina's hand. The two of them walked out of the parking lot and out onto the street. Emma led the woman up the block. They strolled hand in hand. Emma's other hand in her pocket as she simply enjoyed Regina's presence and the lovely day. She could tell that the anticipation was killing her date and it caused her to grin. But Regina didn't have to suffer for long.
They stopped at the end of the block. "Here were are." Emma announced gesturing across the street.
"The Planetarium?" Regina asked with a hint of childlike excitement in her tone as her eyes remained on the large building.
Bingo. Emma wanted to pat herself on the back. Regina loved it. Great. Or did she? "Yeah, what do you think?"
Regina looked at Emma and smiled wide. "This is... this... wow... Emma." For the first time ever, Regina was speechless. Emma grinned and looked back at the building.
She then looked over at Regina who was still looking up at the building. When the dark haired woman looked over at her, she grinned wider. "Ready to have some fun?"
This is the epic idea that Emma and Jason had come up with. Well this was phase one. There was still much more coming up. Emma loved this idea. It was something to exercise Regina's huge brain and not bore them to tears and an excuse for Emma to behave like a six year old. Everyone wins.
She waited for Regina's response. The woman was looking at her with those large sparkly eyes and Emma couldn't tell what she was thinking. She held her breath. Regina could have hated this idea and want to go home.
After a moment a huge smile formed across those dark painted lips. "Yes, Emma. I am."
That's when Emma saw it. Pure, unadulterated excitement. Regina was just as excited as Emma was and that was a plus. They could definitely have a ton of fun.
"Come on, Emma!" Regina said excitedly and began pulling Emma towards the steps of the large building. Emma chuckled as she let herself be pulled along.
The place was buzzing busily. There were families, children and couples all over the place but it didn't seem crowded. They could still move about the wide open space freely. Regina decided to forego on getting a tour guide. She probably knew more than they did anyway. The woman was bright.
Regina seemed to be having a good time and so was Emma. She didn't usually get to do things with other people so this was a very new and yet pleasant experience for her. Regina was always good company and continued to make sure that Emma felt comfortable and was enjoying herself. Regina was always that way and that was part of the reason Emma liked her so much. She wasn't used to affection and kindness and Regina was giving her so much of it. She couldn't get enough. She was sure that she never would.
They saw one of those little 3D shows and it was fun. Emma loved it. The entire place was exciting and interactive.
They were currently looking at some kind of moon rock. Regina was explaining something about it and Emma just could not keep up with all of the scientific words she was using but she was impressed by the extent of the woman's knowledge.
They moved on to another exhibit and they were silent as Regina observed and took in everything. Regina studied the exhibit and Emma admired Regina.
She wanted to touch. Hold her hand or slip an arm around the woman's waist but Regina seemed so focused. She didn't want to interrupt so she just let her do her thing.
A little girl moved over to where they were looking at the exhibit. She was no older than six. Her dark hair was pulled into a pony tail. She was wearing a cute little pink denim jacket over a white shirt with pink designs on it. Her cute little jeans matched her jacket and her sneakers matched her little shirt. The child was so adorable.
"What's that?" The little girl asked. Emma's brows rose and she began looking around. Where is this kid's guardian?
Regina looked over at the child and smiled. "I love your jacket."
"Thank you." The little girl said with a proud smile. "I like your shoes."
"Thank you very much." Regina chuckled. Emma smiled at the interaction. "This is the life cycle of a star." She began to explain the diagram they were staring at.
The little girl furrowed her brows. "Stars are alive?"
Regina hummed thoughtfully. "Not exactly, dear but they do die. You see, stars are made up of gas and other dust. They shine brightly for a very long time but sometimes like us, their lives come to an end."
"What happens when they die?"
"They stay up there. Their home becomes their final resting place. How they die really depends on the size of the star though..." She went on to explain red giants, white dwarves and supernovas. The little girl hung on to every word. Taking it all in.
The little girl nodded and seemed to accept that. "Okay. What's a shooting star?" She obviously could tell that this woman had the answers she had been seeking.
Regina raised her brows in surprise. "Shooting stars are actually meteors that are entering our atmosphere." She went on to explain that as well.
The little girl nodded. "So when I make a wish it won't come true?"
Regina smiled softly. "Of course it will. If you wish hard enough it will. Any wish or dream will come true if you want it bad enough."
The little girl smiled. "Okay!" She said happily. "I'm gonna wish for a pony."
Regina chuckled. "Wish for me to get one too."
The little girl giggled. "I will. Thank you for teaching me about stars. I'm gonna go tell my dad. Bye." She waved at Regina and skipped away.
Regina chuckled with a soft shake of her head. "Inquisitive little thing. She reminds me of myself at that age. I wanted to know everything about everything."
"And now you do." Emma said only half joking. Regina snorted.
"Hardly. There is so much that I still need to learn."
"Well that was enough for that little nugget." Emma pointed out with a playful smile. "You're great with kids."
"I really enjoy them. They're just so adorable and innocent. I just want to squeeze them."
Emma chuckled. "Whoa there."
Regina smirked. "Do you like children?" She asked reaching for Emma's hand and intertwining their fingers.
"Yeah. They're great. Someone to take the trash out and wash the dishes."
Regina chuckled. "Seriously. Do you want children someday?"
"Oh well yeah..." Emma said seriously. "Maybe one or two." She shrugged. "Or however many. I would love to have a family of my own someday." She looked over and saw Regina smiling at her softly. "What?"
"Me too. I want that." She said with a smile. "I want all of that."
Emma smiled even wider. The butterflies in her stomach began to flutter. They were on the same page on that front. Regina liked children and wanted them. Emma always wanted a family. A family that now she could envision herself, Regina and their children. No beast. Just them. Happy, healthy and in love. Nothing there to rip Emma apart.
Just happiness.
Emma has never had that.
She wouldn't even know what that looked like.
Regina could show her. Regina could give that to her. Regina could make her happy.
She felt Regina squeeze her hand affectionately. She looked into the woman's warm eyes and smiled. Regina smiled back and led Emma to another exhibit.
This was a huge diagram of the sun and it's place in the solar system. Their little pint sized buddy found them again.
"The sun is a star." The child said proudly. Regina chuckled as she looked down at her.
"Indeed it is."
"Does that mean that it could die?"
Regina frowned. "I suppose it could but it has been shining for a very long time." She grinned. "I doubt it's going anywhere. So don't worry."
The little girl made a face and then giggled. "What about the moon?"
Regina smiled wide. "Now that, my dear, is something totally different..."
The little girl's eyes lit up and Regina began to explain what the moon was. Emma even found herself leaning in closer as well. Emma had never been into that sort of thing but Regina made it so interesting.
Their visit came to an end. The little girl that they had come to know as Carla had glued herself to Regina's side wanting to know everything. Regina of course, was more than happy to teach. The girl's father hung back half listening and half checking Regina out. Emma didn't get offended because Regina is... Regina, smoking fucking hot and charismatic. Regina was hers though. She didn't have to worry... right?
As long as he remained respectful and didn't try to hit on Regina, Emma was fine.
The small child was just too happy to learn. Emma hung back and let Regina do her thing educating today's youths until Emma looked down at her watch and saw that it was time to leave. She whispered into Regina's ear that she had a surprise for her. Regina didn't have to be told twice probably thinking that it was something sexual. She bid the young girl good bye. The child went off to find her father possibly with a new appreciation for science.
Emma took Regina's hand and led her back outside to the parking garage. "Had fun?" She asked as they walked over to where Emma was parked.
"I did actually. No one has ever thought of me this way on a date. This is..." Regina breathed. She closed her eyes. "Thank you, Emma. I really appreciate this. I had such a nice time."
Emma grinned. Yahtzee. She couldn't wait to tell Jason that this was a home run. "I'm glad you enjoyed yourself but this is not over. Our date is still going on, baby girl."
Regina furrowed her brow. "What do you mean?"
"I mean, we haven't eaten dinner yet and I know a great place where we can do so. You're going to love it or you'll think it's corny but either way we'll get to eat."
Regina snorted. "Your favorite past time."
"Don't I know it." Emma said with a grin. She went over and unlocked the car then came around and opened the door for Regina. "In you go."
Regina slid in. "You look very excited. I'm intrigued."
Emma grinned. "You should be." She jogged around to her side and got in. She started the car and they pulled out of the lot and onto the street and they were on their way.
That trip was a pretty long drive, that's why they needed the extra time. Regina would love it and that's what made it all worth it.
After about twenty minutes of silence, Regina looked over at Emma. Emma could feel Regina's eyes on her. She knew what was happening.
"Emma?" The woman eventually said.
"Yeah baby?" Emma answered glancing away from the road for a moment. "What's up?"
"I'm just wondering if you're going to touch me at some point this evening?"
"I have touched you." Emma said turning back to the road. Hasn't she been holding her hand all day and haven't they kissed multiple times? Without taking her eyes off the road, she took one of her hands off of the steering wheel and reached over for Regina's soft dainty hand. Instead of putting her hand in Emma's, Regina wrapped her hand around Emma's wrist.
Emma felt her hand being guided. She gasped when the hand was placed on Regina's warm thigh right near the apex of her thighs.
"I think I'm a little wet." Regina muttered in a low husky tone that sent chills up Emma's spine. "Would you check?"
Fuck.
"Baby," Emma groaned.
"Please touch me, Emma."
Emma squeezed Regina's thigh and she heard the brunette hum. Emma inhaled, trying to control herself. She couldn't lose control now. Their date was still going on but it was good to know that Regina wanted to fuck as much as she did.
"Later, okay, baby." Emma said gently. She's never had to exactly turn down sex or tell someone to wait for it. She's never been wanted that badly especially after they found out about her little secret. "I really want to finish our date and if you keep this up I'll pull this car over and take you in that backseat."
"Promise?" Regina asked innocently and her hand landed on Emma's crotch where Emma was fighting off an erection. She squeezed.
"Fuck." Emma hissed and the car swerved but she quickly regained control. "Damn it, woman." She chuckled "You're gonna kill us both."
Regina chuckled and shook her head. "Don't blame me. You're the one making me wait."
Emma grinned and shook her head. She returned her full attention to the road.
It was about an hour ride given the lack of traffic. Regina behaved herself for most of it save for a few incidents where she attached her mouth to Emma's neck and Emma had to pry her off of her before Emma ran them off the road and killed them both.
Eventually Regina pouted when she didn't get felt up but she had no idea what was in store when they got back to Emma's apartment.
"What's your favorite color?" Emma asked randomly. She heard and felt Regina shift to look out of the windshield.
"It's a tie between baby blue and a dark lavender."
Emma's brows rose as she drove down the open rode. She glanced at Regina. "Hmmm..." She hummed. "I had not expected that."
"Why's that?" Regina asked.
"You seem to like black." Emma shrugged. "You look pretty damn good in it that's for sure."
"You haven't seen me in blue." Regina said pointedly causing Emma to smile.
"True. Although I think you'd look good in anything, baby."
Regina chuckled. "Nice save." She commented causing Emma to chuckle as well. "What's yours?"
"Yellow." Emma said proudly.
Regina smiled. "Like your beautiful hair?"
Emma shook her head. "No. Like ole Sunshine here."
Regina nodded. "That explains the color."
"Hey!" Emma feigned offense. "You don't like it?"
"I like that you like it." Regina said with a huge grin.
Emma laughed. "Nice save."
Regina laughed as well. "Why thank you."
They chatted a little here and there. Laughed and teased each other and it was the most natural thing Emma had ever experienced. Being around Regina was just natural. Everything they did together just felt right. Emma felt safe... like she could be herself with Regina. It was a nice feeling.
About ten minutes later they pulled up to their location. Emma pulled her bug into a parking spot.
"Here we are." She announced as she motioned to Regina's window.
Regina looked out of her side window. She took in the wooden boardwalk and sand. She could see the calm ocean beyond it. She turned to Emma with a huge grin. "The beach." She said softly and her eyes did that sparkling thing when she gazed into Emma's eyes. Emma sighed in relief. She liked it. She wasn't disappointed.
Emma planned everything down to the last second. They could watch the sunset, have dinner, kiss a little, watch the stars, kiss a little, Kiss some more. This was not exactly Emma's scene but it seemed like something Regina would like and this date was all about Regina.
"What do you think?" She asked turning the car off. Regina turned to her. She was wearing a huge smile.
"What are we doing here?"
Emma couldn't help but return the smile. "I though we could watch the sunset..."
Regina's eyes lit up. "Really?"
"Yeah..." Emma said with a shrug. "I have some stuff in a cooler. We can have a picnic. It will be fun. Well, I hope it'll be."
Regina smiled. "Oh my god." She breathed. "No one has ever... thank you."
"You're very welcome. You deserve it. You're one of the nicest people I have ever met. I love... how kind you are. I wasn't too sure at first if you would like this but I thought that it would be a nice way for us just to talk and get to know each other."
"That's..." Regina breathed. "That's... oh Emma."
Emma grinned. "It's nothing, baby. Come on let's go have some fun."
Emma slipped out of the car. She walked around and helped Regina out then headed to her trunk to pull out the cooler. She sat it down and reached in to grab the blankets.
"Want some help?" Regina asked softly.
Emma shook her head. "Nah. I got it." She shut the trunk. She then tucked the blankets under arm and grabbed the handles of the cooler then lifted it with very little effort.
"Are you sure?" Regina asked.
"Yes, baby girl." Emma said with a smile. "Come on."
They set out for the beach. The smell of the ocean greeting them along with the sound of seagulls calling to each other over the sound of waves rushing in. It was definitely too cold to get into the water but it would be nice to just watch the sunset sitting on the sand. Given the fact that it was not beach weather the two of them were the only two there.
They walked up the wooden ramp that led to the boardwalk. There was a huge 'no swimming' sign and Emma snorted to herself. Who would be crazy enough to want to in this weather?
They crossed the boardwalk and stepped down the stairs that led to the beach. They stepped onto the sand and Emma could feel her excitement rising.
"Wow. It's just us." Regina giggled. "This is... so romantic, Emma."
"We haven't even begun." Emma pointed out with a grin.
"Don't doubt yourself." Regina muttered as she stopped to remove her heels. "I'm already having an amazing time. This day could only get better."
Emma smiled at Regina's adorable optimism and enthusiasm. Honestly it was contagious.
This could work. What they have. It could be good. This could be special.
"This good?" Emma asked as she picked what she thought would be a suitable place for their picnic. Regina looked at her then nodded.
"Yes."
Emma nodded then sat the cooler down on the sand. Regina instantly offered to help her lay out the blanket and how could Emma say no? They easily and smoothly fixed the blankets.
Emma watched Regina gracefully lower herself to the blanket and sit with her legs tucked underneath herself. She looked up at Emma and Emma grinned. This woman is so damn elegant.
"Come here, Emma." She reached for Emma's hand. Emma lowered herself with a lot less grace but sat across from her and took her hand. She kissed it gently.
Regina smiled. "Oh, Emma."
Emma looked deep into those deep brown eyes and for a moment she thought she saw adoration in them. Even love but no. It was too early.
She shook that thought off and cleared her throat. "Okay." She said turning to the cooler. "I brought wine, cheese and other fancy smancy food." She said the last part with a smirk at the other woman who rolled her eyes in response.
Regina chuckled. "Alright."
"I remember you saying you like red wine."
Regina raised a brow as if surprised that Emma remembered that. "Indeed and you said you drink it but don't love it."
Emma nodded. "We both have good taste I suppose."
"Maybe." Regina purred and gave Emma a slow once over.
Emma blushed and cleared her throat. "Yeah. So..." She began pulling out the food and wine glasses. Regina watched her quietly.
Emma looked up and caught the other woman's eyes. They were smiling at her. She smiled as she filled their plates. Followed by their wine glasses.
They began their dinner mostly quietly.
It was nice. Just them. The view of the ocean ahead of them and the sounds of the sea surrounding them.
"So... Emma," Regina began after a while. "Favorite subject in school?"
Emma hummed deep in thought. Although she was raised by a teacher, Emma hated school. She was a decent student, sure but being picked on and ignored sort of takes away the allure of high school. "Does dismissal count?"
Regina laughed. "No. I would have even accepted lunch but no, dismissal does not count."
Emma smiled a little. "Okay then I didn't have one." She saw Regina's smile fall and she was obviously thinking something extremely sad about Emma and she had to stop that. "You liked history, huh?" She asked as a distraction. She'd throw in a 'baby' if she had to.
Regina nodded. "Well yes, and science and we had a literary class... and I loved that simply because I enjoyed reading. I disliked math." She made a face.
"I bet you were good at it though. You're so smart."
Regina's eyes snapped to hers and she had that beautiful look of awe on her face. As if no one had ever used her intelligence as a compliment before. "My abuelo on my father's side was a true genius." She shrugged. "I took after him I suppose. Although I am far from a genius."
"Try to tell that to that kid back at the Planetarium. She probably learned more from you than she learned from her teachers in school."
Regina chuckled. "I doubt it but thank you, Emma."
Emma could see that all though Regina was very comfortable with her beauty, she was not necessarily used to having her big beautiful brain admired. To Emma that was more important than physical beauty. She thought smart women were very attractive. There's nothing sexier than a woman that could hold a real conversation.
Regina was the whole package. Kind, affectionate, smart as hell and gorgeous. Emma hit the partner jackpot.
"What were you like in high school?" Emma asked curiously. She didn't know why but she wanted to know who Regina was back then. Was she popular? Was she a geek? Did she have tons of friends? Did she have none? Then again she was probably popular because she was the pretty rich girl.
"Um..." Regina bit her lip in thought. Emma thought that was so adorable. "I was an athlete..." She giggled at Emma's raised brows. "Not like that. I was a cheerleader. Head cheerleader actually and a gymnast when I was a child. Oh and I was forced into tennis by my mother."
Emma smirked. "That explains the flexibility. I mean the gymnastics part and the cheerleading..."
Regina shrugged coyly. "Perhaps."
Emma shook her head with a small smile. Regina was so flirtatious but she loved it. "I bet you were on the honor roll a lot."
Regina shrugged. "Yeah, I was. Grades were important to me."
Emma nodded. "Cool. I mean, seriously. I think it's hot that you're so smart." She smiled at Regina when she caught her eyes. "I learned so much from you today. I feel like I could go work for NASA now."
Regina sniggered. "Perhaps you could."
"Is anyone else smart like you besides your grandpa?"
Regina shook her head. "Not really. Not even my tutors could keep up with how quickly I was learning. It felt like I was learning faster than I was being taught."
Emma looked at Regina with a look of awe on her face. She had never heard anything like it. That was something.
"Wow. I can't imagine how that feels."
Regina frowned. "It's scary sometimes but it gets better."
Emma nodded. "If you don't mind, I'd like to go on more dates like this. You know, like the Planetarium. Maybe we can go to the Museum of Natural History in New York or the library."
Regina's brows shot into her hairline. "Um..." She stammered, clearly flustered by the idea of sharing such things with someone. "Yeah... sure. We can do that. If you're sure."
Emma shrugged. "Why not? We're... um... we're..." She furrowed her brows. What were they? Were they together? They're friends that's for sure. Regina is her best friend. Maybe... "I mean..."
Regina smiled softly and reached over and touched Emma's hand. Emma looked up into Regina's chocolate eyes. They were so soft and searching. "What are we, Emma?" Regina was not expecting anything or quizzing. She clearly wanted to know what Emma was thinking.
"I don't know..." Emma said awkwardly.
"Well, what would you like us to be?" Regina asked patiently.
Emma shrugged awkwardly. She didn't want to seem desperate or needy. But she did want Regina to be her girlfriend for sure. She's never had a real girlfriend. "I..."
Regina hummed. "Would you like to know what I would like?"
Emma nodded.
"I would like to be your girlfriend and your best friend. If you'll have me, I want to be yours."
Emma's mouth fell open. She wanted that, she did. She wanted Regina to be hers but she had no idea that she felt the same. Isn't this kind of early though? Not that Emma was complaining but she didn't want Regina to regret her decision. "Are you sure?"
Regina nodded. Her eyes remained locked on Emma's. "Yes. Emma, I'm... I've never felt this way about anyone. This... what I feel for you is so strong." Her voice was soft yet sure. "I know that you feel it too."
Emma nodded. "I do. I've never had this before."
Regina smiled a little. "So what do you say? Can I be yours?"
Emma was unsure what to say. This whole experience was so new for her but she knew that she liked it. She wanted it. She stared at Regina. The sky was turning to a burnt orange behind her, the glow bouncing off of her golden skin, causing her to glow and making her appear almost otherworldly. The soft ocean breeze was gently blowing the woman's dark hair around her face. Emma was mesmerized for a moment. She couldn't believe that this heavenly creature wanted to be hers... wanted to be with her.
That's when Emma realized that Regina was waiting for an answer. Patiently waiting most importantly.
Emma nodded with a huge smile. "Yes. Yes."
Regina chuckled and launched herself into Emma's arms. Emma barely caught her even with her quick reflexes. She was pushed onto her back. Regina quickly and skillfully straddled Emma's hips.
She pressed her mouth to Emma's and kissed her deeply. Emma hummed. She found that she quite enjoyed surprise kisses, especially those that turn hot and heavy such as this one.
Emma's hands landed on Regina's sides and wandered up. They traveled up the woman's back and her fingers tangled into those dark tresses when the woman's warm tongue slipped into her mouth, she tugged and Regina moaned into her mouth.
Regina broke the kiss and began nibbling on Emma's bottom lip. Emma groaned. Damn that felt nice.
She opened her eyes for a moment but they closed automatically when she felt a kiss pressed to her lips. Then just like that Regina's warm lips were gone.
"Baby," Emma practically moaned when Regina's lips connected with the sensitive flesh of her throat. The dark haired woman hummed. "We're gonna miss the sunset."
Regina chuckled against Emma's throat. The vibrations traveled down to Emma's cock. She was fighting off a hard-on with everything in her and she was slowly losing.
Regina sat up but didn't get off of her lap. Emma sat up as well. She leaned back on her hands and stared at her... girlfriend. God that was strange to even think. This beautiful goddess sitting on her lap was her girlfriend. Emma's girl. She smiled at the other woman..
Regina chuckled. "What?"
Emma shook her head. "Nothing." She muttered before stealing another kiss.
I benched the beast for this chapter because we aren't exactly on speaking terms because it makes me angry sometimes since its so damn difficult to control. lol. But it'll be back in the next chapter.
I hate writing dates because they bore me to tears... I don't know. I love the planetarium though. I'm from NY and we have a really cool one here. I would enjoy a date there... if I enjoyed dates... ugh. Anyway... enough of my weirdness.
Thanks for reading!