Emma was happy she finished the new dress in time. She had a lot of help from her friends to sow it and luckily Ruby's girlfriend Belle was a great model for the dress. Even if she could not forget the times Regina was her model at the beginning of designing the dress. She would lie if told the world that this was not another Regina Mills inspired dress. Even if it wasn't as perfect as her first dress it was amazing and she can't wait to give it to her girlfriend to wear for an event.

Emma stood in front of the jury at Parson – they already saw her other pieces back at the schools workroom but today was the huge presentation of the masterpiece for all the graduates. It was her moment now, the music started and she was lucky that Belle could rebook her flight back home and stay for another week to model for her at this important occasion. She walked down the runway and looked like a real supermodel. Ruby – who sat back in the audience – was more than proud of her girlfriend and of course also of her best friend who created the dress. She looked brilliant in the layered dress and together with the light show, music and idea of presentation she rocked the stage. When Belle finished her walk she went down the runway and slipped behind the curtains. The light was on again and Emma could see how the judges scribbled some notes on their papers. She was so nervous she knew she did an awesome job and she saw their smiles during Belles walk. Still she was a jitterbug.

Especially since she was still a little sad that Regina couldn't be here today to support her. Looking down to the audience she could see a lot of friends and partners of her classmates, but she knew filming in Vancouver already started a week ago. Regina explained to her that the first 4 weeks are so packed and that she would try to visit her as soon as possible.

Just the moment Emma was about to step in the middle of the runway to get her critic, the lights went off and dramatic music started to play. She recognized the music just after the first beat. It was the Evil Queen instrumental entrance song from Happy Endings. She turned around and saw Regina in her dress. Spotlight on her and everything around her dark as the night, she walked slowly like a diva down the runway. She looked so fierce and was completely in Evil Queen Mode. At the end of the runway she looked the judges deep in the eyes and Emma could see how impressed and in shock they were. The same impression she could see everywhere in the audience. Besides Ruby who had a big fat smile on her lips – she knew.

Regina showed all of them an evil sexy smirk and turned around to walk back. During this walk she looked deep in Emma's eyes and sent her a sexy smile as well. This smile went down deep to Emma's core. She was surprised, happy, shocked and mostly aroused at the same time.

The moment Regina left the stage the audience erupted with applause. The judges scribbled some notes again and after the light went on for the second time Emma stepped on the runway and waited for their comments.

"Well Miss Swan you probably already knew you were safe the second we saw your first dress on Miss Mills all over media 6 weeks ago? But we are even more impressed that you managed to come up with another stunning dress within that short amount of time and a closed school over the holidays." Mr. Gold – one of the judges - told her. Emma's eyes nearly bulged out, she was so scared that she wouldn't pass the exam because even though she loved her new dress, it just was not as perfect as the first one.

This moment her 2 models Belle and Regina stepped on the runway again and stood to her left and her right side. The judges came up and took a closer look at the dresses. Mr. Gold looked closer at Regina's dress, who stiffened when he touched her at the corsage.

"Sorry dearie, but wow I needed to touch this ornaments they are stunning where did you get them Miss Swan?" Gold asked.

"Oh well all the ornaments and every stitch on that dress I did myself. I have had that dress in my mind for a very long time. Some Evil Queen inspired me to do it…" Emma smirked "…and every free second during the last year I worked on them so they would be exactly how I imagined them"

While explaining to Mr. Gold her work, her soft fingers went along the lines and the curves of the ornaments and Mr. Gold's hands were gone. Emma could see how Regina relaxed under her touch. Explaining every detail, she had a few more options to touch Regina softly. While explaining the neckline she could see some goose bumps on Regina and she loved the feeling that she could do that to her girlfriend.

After 15 minutes they were done and Emma left the stage with her final degree – she was the best this year and got honor for it. Attached to that honor was also a 100.000 Dollar fund for starting her own business. Emma never expected to be the lucky one who would get it but this was all she dreamed of. Of course she could have asked her father for some money but she always wanted to be independent and not rest on her parent's wealth.

Backstage she grabbed Regina and kissed her deeply. They looked at each other and said at the same time "I missed you" they laugh about that and kissed each other again even deeper this time.

They were interrupted by someone clearing their throat and when they turned around saw Ruby and Belle who smiled at them.
"Hey lovebirds, I'm sorry to interrupt you but Belle and I need to leave we have a flight to catch in 3 hours" Ruby told them.
"What, no way I thought we could celebrate together tonight"
"Sorry Ems, but I need to get back to work and Belle needs to attend business back home, but we will come visit you two during Easter break" Ruby winked at Regina.

"Did you just winked at my girlfriend Ruby Lucas?"
"Hey hey hey, Emma no way I would do that. I have the perfect woman right here. I'm happy you finally found your true love" Ruby laughed.
"Thanks for organizing everything Rubs. For the surprise that Regina could be here today, it means a lot to me."
"How did you…." This time it was Regina who winked at her.
"Damn she wasn't supposed tell you." Ruby smiled.
"She didn't, but seeing you grinning like the cat from Alice in Wonderland the moment Regina stepped on stage I knew…besides you are the only one who knew where I put the dress." Emma replied.
"Yeah, I'm happy you like the surprise and I'm pretty sure you will like what comes next even more" she grabbed her jacket and pulled out a key for the premier suite of the Mandarin Oriental and gave it to her with a nod of her head. "Make it count for both of you. I'm so proud and happy for you, baby girl. See you soon"