"So what did you want Killian?" Regina asked once they were by themselves.
"I just happened to hear a bit of juicy gossip about you love," Hook said with a sly wink.
"Seriously what are you twelve? Didn't realize you believe teen aged girls who like to gossip," Regina said not knowing what he had heard.
"Well this little gem, I happened to hear about last night." Hook said.
"Killian, just spare me and tell me what you think you heard." Regina said fearing it was about what had happened between her and Robin.
"Well this involes your archer boy, I hear he has an important tattoo," Hook said smiling.
"What of it? Men have them a lot these days," Regina said trying to not give anything away.
"Well from what I heard, it means something very important to you love," Hook said.
"Your point,"Regina said.
"So he's really your soulmate? You can't make this stuff up, who would have thought the Evil Queen and Robin Hood were soulmates." Hook said.
"This coming from a pirate who is in with the daughter of Prince Charming and Snow White?You really want to compare my situation to yours?" Regina asked.
"He doesn't know, does he?" Hook asked.
"Whether he does or doesn't, for the last time it doesn't concern you. So why don't you go take a long walk on your short plank?" Regina asked.
"Ah love, I promise you my plank would be more than adequate to satisfy you," Hook said as he walked up to stand in front of her.
"Well lucky for me, Robin's bow is more than satisfying. Maybe if you knew how to handle your plank, a certain blonde wouldn't walk around like she had a pinecomb up her butt all the time." Regina said as she turned and left the walkway and exited out the back headed for the woods, wanting to see Robin. After awhile she found him sitting on a down log in the woods, she could tell he was aggravated. He had not wanted to leave her there with Killian, but she could handle herself.
"So we still have to stop meeting like this," Regina said trying to lighten the mood.
"Are you alright?" Robin asked as she sat down beside him.
"I'm fine. Killian just wanted to run his mouth as usual," Regina said.
"About what in particular?" Robin asked.
"Nothing that means anything, just Killian being Killian." Regina said.
"So are you ready to talk to me now?" Robin asked.
"Go ahead," Regina said.
"So how long have you felt these desires for me? And don't lie to me please," Robin asked knowing it would cause her to react.
"For awhile, I'm a grown woman with grown desires, "Regina said she was going to let go and just go for it. Why shouldn't she enjoy herself?
"Well, I'm extremely glad your desires are for me." Robin said.
"And why did you really want to help me that night?" Regina asked.
"Because as much as you desire me, I feel the same way towards you." Robin said as he leaned in and kissed her lips, letting his hands linger on her face, to her waist. He pulled her to him even more, she stood up slightly and sat down on his lap with her legs straddling him. Next she started to move slightly on his lap, feeling and hearing him respond instantly.
"Milady, this might get you in trouble if you don't stop soon," Robin said as he kissed her neck.
"What if I don't care about getting in trouble?" Regina asked.
"Well as much as I would love to continue this, I don't want anyone to see you like this. That is except for me." Robin said.
"Possessive are we?" Regina asked with a laugh.
"Call it what you want, but I have felt this connection since the first day we met." Robin said.
"The day you shot an arrow at me," Regina said.
"As bad as that may sound, yes and I am so glad you caught my arrow," Robin said.
"I can take your arrow any day of the week," Regina said with a hungry look in her face.
"One day very soon I'm going to hold you to that," Robin said.
"I hope so thief," Regina said.
"You always insist on calling me that your majesty," Robin said smiling at her.
"I prefer Regina," Regina said smiling back at him.
"I prefer Milady," Robin said as his lips captured hers. She wrapped her arms around him, he held her hips still, not wanting to stop but knowing they could not keep doing what they were doing, here in the woods where anyone could see. Robin didn't want her to be seen in any less but him.
"Come to the campsite with me and have a bite to eat," Robin said wanting to introduce her to his fellow merry men.
"Not sure that is a good idea. I'm sure they won't be thrilled to see me," Regina said.
"They will once they get to know you like I do. Come on, I will protect you against them." Robin said jokingly. He knew she could handle herself against anyone. They stood and Regina caught sight of a certain bulge that Robin had, she looked at him and smiled.
"Good to know I affect you like this," Regina said as she boldly patted him in that area.
"Just you milady, just you." Robin said as they started walking towards his campsite. As Regina feared, a few of his men were hesititate at first, but Robin convinced them to give her a chance. They were especially ok with Regina, once Roland sat down by Regina and started talking to her, if Roland and Robin thought Regina was ok then that was ok with them. They sat and had a meal, conversing with each other as if none of the past had happened. Regina stood up and thanked them for having her here with them and she started to walk away, she needed to get back to her house and be ready to depend the town if need be.
"Let me walk you back home," Robin said as he took her hand and they started to walk.
"I can be home in seconds, stay here with your men. I would feel better knowing you were safe." Regina said.
"Worried for my safety, this is progress." Robin said as he grabbed her and kissed her lips deeply, wanting to get his fill in until he saw her the next time.
"I'll see you tomorrow," Robin said as she smiled and waved as she used her magic and disappeared. She appeared then in her bedroom, she changed and got ready for bed. Her thoughts back to a certain man, a thief who was in the process of stealing her heart.