Another chapter based off of real life events. The first hug that you have as a couple is something magical. Just saying.

For as long as Emma had known her, she had never seen anyone except for Henry hug Regina Mills.

They had been talking for a long time now, but they hadn't ever discussed what they were. Were they just really close friends? Or did they both have feelings for each other that could lead to a potential relationship?

Emma had figured that the reason Regina didn't like a hug was because she didn't like being touched. But Henry told her otherwise.

"She likes being hugged," Henry said. "But she's not used to doing it. She hugs me because she raised me and I've always hugged her. But she has a hard time being the one to hug first."

"Why?" Emma asked.

Henry shrugged. "That's a question for her. She doesn't tell me that stuff."

"So what do I do?" Emma asked. "I really want to hug her, but I don't want to freak her out. What if it's just awkward?"

"You won't know until you just go for it," Henry said.

Emma sighed. "I guess so."

"You really like her, don't you?" Henry asked.

"A lot," Emma said. "I like her a lot."

"Does she know that?" Henry asked. "Because that's a good step to take before you just randomly hug her."

"She kind of knows," Emma said. They had been flirting with each other for a long time. But neither of them had actually said anything about it.

"Well then hugging her shouldn't be a problem," Henry said cheerfully. "And would you look at that, there she is!"

Emma's eyes widened as she looked across the street and saw Regina walking towards Granny's. "Don't you dare say anything."

Henry held up his hands in surrender. "I'm not saying anything. But you should go to lunch with her. And then walk her to her car afterwards, which is the perfect opportunity to give her a hug. Get your relationship going."

"Sure kid," Emma said. "Now get to school."

Henry just smiled before walking off. Emma shook her head and smiled before crossing the street and walking into Granny's. Without even thinking about it, she walked over and sat across from Regina.

"Good morning," Regina said. "To what do I owe the pleasure of your company?"

Emma shrugged. "Just wanted to say hi I guess."

Regina smiled. "Well, then you might as well stay and have some breakfast."

After they finished eating, Regina and Emma took a walk around town. The weather was nice, and they really just enjoyed the time together. Eventually, Regina even started telling stories from when Henry was a baby.

"Wait a minute," Emma said. "I remember some of these stories."

Regina smiled. "I gave those memories to you when you crossed over the town line. That way, it was like he was always your son."

Emma stopped walking, staring at her in amazement. "You did that for me?"

Regina stopped and turned to face her. "Of course I did. You needed those memories in order for both of you to be happy."

Emma smiled before stepping forward and wrapping her arms around Regina. At first Regina tensed, then smiled and wrapped her arms around Emma. They stood like that for several moments, each relishing in the embrace of the other.

They eventually broke apart, each smiling. "I've wanted to do that for a long time," Emma said.

"So have I," Regina said.

"Why didn't you?" Emma asked.

"Fear of rejection," Regina said. "Why didn't you?"

"Was afraid if I hugged you I would never let go," Emma said. She smiled even wider as Regina blushed and looked down at her feet.

"That was rather romantic," Regina mumbled.

Emma laughed. "I wasn't trying to be. But I'm glad that you thought so."

"So what is this?" Regina asked, gesturing in between them. "Are we...something?"

"Do you want us to be?" Emma asked.

"Don't take this the wrong way," Regina said. "But I don't know. I'm not really sure what I want to do right now."

Emma nodded. "And that's okay. I'll be here when you decide what you want."

"Really?" Regina asked.

"Of course," Emma said. "I've waited this long just to be able to hug you. I can go as slow or fast with this as you want."

Regina smiled before grabbing Emma's hand and pulling her in for another hug. They stood like that for several moments, both of them thinking about the future that they would have together. Not could. Would.