It was 9 am and Emma was woken by Skittles whining by her face and nudging her arm with her nose.

"Okay, okay, I'm getting up!" Emma said as she slowly stood up from the couch and walked to the back door. "There you go princess, let it flow!" Skittles happily ran outside and Emma shut the door and walked to the coffee pot to start her morning brew. She watched through the kitchen window as Skittles pranced around the yard barking at squirrels and running through leaves. The smell of the coffee hit her nose and she inhaled deeply to take it in. Coffee was definitely an addiction of Emma's, her only addiction, although she could easily see Regina becoming a new one.

Speaking of Regina, Emma wondered if it was too early to text her address for their date tonight. As she doesn't know her work schedule she decided that she would wait awhile longer and make herself some breakfast instead.

The next couple of hours Emma enjoyed a peaceful morning. She played in the yard with Skittles, cleaned house from the work week, and even got in a workout. She was getting ready to text Regina when her phone rang. To her delight it was the raven beauty herself.

"I was just thinking of you," Emma said as she answered.

Regina smiled, "Funny, I haven't stopped thinking about you. Unfortunately I have some bad news."

"Oh no, is everything okay?" Emma genuinely sounded worried and that made Regina feel even worse.

"Yeah I'm okay. It's just my boss called me into work tonight. In fact I am here now. I am so sorry Emma if I would have known that this was going to happen I would have never made the date for tonight but my sous chef has the flu and my boss is really harsh about stuff and…"

"Regina, take a breath, it's okay," Emma said reassuringly. "I understand. "I'm bummed, naturally, and I am so sorry that you were called in but if you feel bad for cancelling please don't I completely understand."

"You really are too nice." Regina sighed.

"So, what time will you be getting out tonight?"

"Not until close to midnight I'm afraid."

"Do you work tomorrow?"

"No, I always have Sundays off the restaurant is closed."

"Okay, so why don't you give me a call when you get up tomorrow and we can meet up for lunch or dinner or something."

"That sounds lovely," Regina smiled.

"Good!"

"Okay, well I hate to cut this short but I have to get back to work so I will talk to you tomorrow. Enjoy your day!"

"Try to enjoy yours too, beautiful. Bye!"

Regina smiled, "Goodbye." She hung up her phone, downed her power smoothie, and knew that the next twelve hours would feel like the longest of her life.

…..

"See you Monday," Regina waved to Killian as she stepped out of the restaurant and walked out in the night air. It was crisp October night and she was dead on her feet. All she could think about was getting out of her work clothes and climbing into bed and then she began to wonder how Emma spent her evening. She turned the corner towards the parking lot for her car and saw a sight that made her sore eyes light up with relief. Leaning against her car was Emma in a pair of dark denim jeans, a white tank, and a leather jacket. Her blonde hair was flowing over her shoulders and if Regina lacked self control, or had the slightest bit of energy, she would have climbed on top of her right then and there. As soon as she gained her composure Regina started walking towards the blonde.

"Hey beautiful, "Emma called out.

"Emma!" Regina squealed, "What are you doing here?"

"I'm sorry if this seems pushy but I couldn't stop thinking about you and I knew I wouldn't be able to sleep until I saw you again."

Regina felt her body flush. "That's not pushy at all. It is incredibly sweet! I'm excited to see you too! You are definitely a sight for very sore eyes."

"Aw," Emma gently pulled Regina into a hug. "I'm sorry you had such a long day. What can I do for you?"

Regina laughed in her head at the dirty responses that came to mind.

"Are you hungry or anything?"

"Honestly, I just keep want to get out of these shoes!"

"Okay, well if you want my house is like two blocks from here if you want to go there."

"That sounds wonderful Emma."

"Alright, hop in Ms. Mills," Emma held the passenger door open for the exhausted chef and practically jogged to the driver's side of the jeep.

"So, you look particularly, um, nice tonight Ms. Swan," Regina said as she rested her head on the headrest sideways to admire the blonde.

"Thank you but I was going more for yummy," Emma giggled as she turned out of the parking lot.

"Oh, trust me, yummy fits too." Regina said and then cleared her throat. "I, on the other hand, am a complete mess!"

"Don't be silly. You are gorgeous!"

"I'm sure. 16 hours of work and covered in batter I'm sure looks really gorgeous." As happy as Regina was that Emma surprised her she wished she would have been able to at least put on a little make up first.

"Sexy as ever beautiful," Emma smiled at Regina deep and sincere.

"You are quite the charmer Emma Swan."

"No, I am really not trying to charm you. I am just being honest."

"Well, it is charming."

"Noted," Emma laughed. "Besides being unbelievably long how was your day?"

"Busy! Saturday's are always busy and this one was even more so because I was completely on my own."

"Aw, I am so sorry you had such a rough day. Hopefully I can make it better."

"You already have." Regina smiled and lightly placed her hand on Emma's leg right above her knee.

Emma felt her whole body warm over. "Well, here we are!" she said as the pulled into the driveway of a small grey house with a dark red door.

"You aren't afraid of dogs are you?"

"No not at all! I love dogs! I always had one growing up but I am just too busy now to have one of my own." Regina said as they both stepped out of the car. Regina felt the ache in her legs as she stepped back on to her overly worked feet and followed Emma to the front door.

As soon as the door opened Skittles greeted them with a twirling motion before realizing Emma had company. "Skittles, Regina…Regina, Skittles," Emma introduced them as she fluffed the dogs fur on her head and rubbed Regina's arm to show Skittles that she wasn't a threat.

"Skittles? How cute!" Regina squatted down to meet the fluffy girl and Skittles slowly walked to Regina's extended hand. After a few sniffs she practically jumped into her arms sending them both to the ground.

"Skittles!" Emma exclaimed. "Regina I am so sorry!" The blonde reached down to help pull her up.

"Don't be silly. I'm just glad that she approves!"