It was December 31st and time for the annual New Year's party. He had planned to order a catering service but Regina insisted that she could do it. Emma was always surprised when she saw her Dad and Regina's interactions. They looked like friends, a happy couple looked differed. She never asked them because what would she know. There was only one girlfriend in Emma's life so far Lily. They met in college but it didn't work out. Lily wasn't true to her. They had been together for 6 months when Emma caught Lily with another girl in bed. She was her first love and it broke her heart, since that moment Emma never trusted someone as much as she did with Lily. Sure there was a flirt here and there but nothing serious.

Very early this morning she could hear footsteps downstairs, she knew Regina was up for preparation. Since cooking was not Emma's strength, she didn't know how to approach her. It felt too good just to be close to Regina, breathe the same air as Regina and look at the most beautiful creature in the world.

Emma still in her PJ consisting of, a tank top that showed her perfect abs and a very short and very tight hot pants, walked in the kitchen.

During the last month Emma and Regina got used to giving each other a small kiss on the cheeks in the morning – it's what you do to a mom right, Emma thought. It started off as an accident, when Emma just wanted to hug Regina because she had a brilliant idea for her dress and was a little overexcited and kissed her on her cheek instead. It felt awesome and since Regina didn't complained about it or told her that it's weird for them, she went with it the next time they saw each other.

"Hey Gina, can I help? Maybe cut something or wash your apples …I mean…the apples over there." Emma blushed. Damn Swan, your mind sometimes is too dirty and your mouth to fast. But Regina just laughed – gosh that was the most amazing laugh in the world, Emma's mind started to spin. Regina looked worried at her "Are you alright Emma let me fix you some breakfast and I would love some help"

Toast, a cup of coffee and some apple slices later, Emma grabbed the potatoes and cut them into small slices as Regina asked her to. Sitting on the huge island in their kitchen, Emma couldn't stop staring at Regina's cute little butt, her soft hair whipped with every step she took and her brilliant smile and those amazing lips when she turned around.

Regina could feel Emma's eyes on her, and for the first time in her life she loved the feeling. Usually it creeped her out when someone is checking her out or stare at her assets, but she felt so sexy under gaze. She swung her hips a little more than necessary and the little sighs Emma probably didn't realize she did were like music in her ears.

During the last few weeks in Regina started to feel at home. It was crazy because David and she only spoke when necessary. Sure they have some kind of understanding and friendship but nothing more. It was more like living with a roommate than with a future husband. But with Emma it felt right to her, she tried to displaced the idea that the girl probably left in a few days to go back to New York for her last exams and as a designer she probably wouldn't come back to live in Storybrooke. Regina knew she wouldn't be here all the time, her filming would start again at the beginning of January and she was going to be at Vancouver most of the time. Which made her even sadder, because it was so far from New York.

Emma was still cutting the potatoes into slices and one moment she smiled and the next Regina could hear a little scream from the blond. Looking back at her Regina saw that Emma cut herself with the sharp knife. Without thinking about it Regina grabbed Emma's finger and took it into her mouth. Emma was surprised about that reaction, but she could feel that it aroused her. Her brain slipped away for a few seconds and she wished that this was not the only thing Regina would suck on. A moment later she could feel the warmth leaving and saw how Regina searched for a little bandage but couldn't find one in the kitchen.

Feeling hot after that interaction Emma told her that she would pick one for herself from the bathroom cabinet. Emma jumped up the stairs and Regina looked down at herself and felt – and saw that she was a little more excited than she should have been. What did she think, just grab the girls finger and suck on it. A blush grew on her face and she needed to do something about her situation, which grew bigger over the last few days because of the close interactions with Emma.

Since there were only a few hours left before the guest would arrive at the Swan Mansion Regina worked even harder to get everything ready. It took her by surprise when Emma was back in the kitchen 15 minutes later with a cute Sponge bob bandage around her finger. "Don't laugh it was the only thing dad had in his cabinet, I'm pretty sure it's from when Zelena was younger!" she smiled at Regina.

"So I guess I'm useless in cutting things – especially now – but maybe I can help with something else" Emma was close behind Regina – who could feel Emma's breath at her neck. It felt too good but she needed to keep her distance. It's out of her comfort zone, to be so close and comfortable with another human being. But Emma made her feel good. She made her feel special with just the way she looks at her.

"I prepared some salads earlier; maybe you can taste them and see if something is missing?" Regina smiled brightly at her. With a fast move she picked up a spoon from the cupboard and filled it with the first salad for Emma to try. She brought it closer to Emma's mouth that opened willingly. Regina could only stare at her beautiful and kissable lips, when she fed Emma the content. With a mischievous grin Emma ate and licked her lips afterwards. She was aware of what it did to Regina and she was surprised to see this kind of expression in the other woman's face. They lived under the same roof for a month but Emma had a feeling that the relationship between her and David is something else. She haven't figure it out yet but hopefully she will – soon.

They worked really well together in the kitchen even if Emma wasn't a cook. Regina gave perfect instructions and she followed them flawlessly. She stirred the soup as she put in some other ingredients Regina gave her. She tasted the soup and spiced it up whenever she thought it could use some more spice.

Regina smiled it felt so domestic and she loved the feeling of cooking with someone who fit in "her" kitchen so effortlessly – because usually she hated when someone had their hands in her cuisine.

When Regina turned around she bumped a little into Emma and the sauce on the spoon was now all over her hand. It was not steaming hot, but hot enough that she could feel it. Emma reacted in a flash and took Regina's hand and licked it. Regina was hot…and cold all at the same time; she coughed and walked to the bathroom where she tried to calm herself. This was too much right now, she could feel herself becoming aroused and she tried to think about everything ugly to calm down.

It took her 2 more minutes but it worked. Back in the kitchen she could see how Emma stood hunched over in front of the stove. What a view. She tried to remember all the ugly things she thought about a minute earlier and coughed again. Emma jumped at that and turned around with a smile

"This looks delicious Regina, I can't wait to have a taste"
Silently they prepared all the meals and when they finished, they had 1 more hour to prepare for the evening.