Prompt: Eventually if you have time/muse for it perhaps you could add to your OQ-non-smut, even though your smut is top notch btw, and write some Regina bonding with Roland? :)


"Did you like it, Roland?"

He nodded enthusiastically, still chewing on the last bite of his lasagna, the dimples appearing in his cheeks and she was trying to ignore the shiver that ran down her spine when she looked up to the man who was wearing the same dimples on his face right about now.

"It was delicious, Regina."

She smiled, standing up and reaching for the dishes, starting to clean the table and shushing Robin and Roland out into the living room. She heard them joking around for a while before silence fell over the room and a few minutes later Robin joined her in the kitchen again.

"Can I give you a hand with anything? Roland fell asleep on the couch."

"No." Regina replied, putting the last dish in the dishwasher. "Just finished."

She turned around and almost smacked into him. He was standing way to close and his scent hit her like a brick, knocking the breath out of her and she stepped back, hitting the counter, staring up at him, the shit eating grin on his face doing things to her stomach she didn't want to feel but before he could come closer a horrible shriek pierced through the air.

"Daddy! Daddy!"

They both rushed into the living room, seeing a tearstained Roland sitting on the couch, his voice choked up as he cried, his whine changing from the word daddy to mommy and she could see Robin freeze beside her, her heart clenching in her chest and she sat down on the couch beside Roland, didn't even hesitate as she pulled him on her lap and he buried his face against her chest, his fingers closing around the lapels of her blouse, clenching it tightly in his fists.

"There were monsters."

Regina was rocking back and forth, her arms wrapped firmly around him as she made shushing noises.

"It's okay, Roland. It was only a dream. You are safe now. Nothing happened."

His sobs subsided slowly, his breath evening out as he slipped back into sleep and she looked up, meeting Robin's gaze, the wonder and gratitude she saw shining in his eyes making her throat close up and she whispered to not wake up Roland.

"You can sleep here tonight. Roland can have Henry's room and you can sleep on the couch."

"Thank you."

He was taking Roland carefully out of her arms and followed her up the stairs, laying him down on the bed, slipping his shoes off and tucking him in before he stepped back and Regina leaned forward brushing a lock back, a smile grazing her mouth as she brushed a kiss against his forehead before straightening again.

As she turned she saw Robin standing in the door, watching her thoughtfully and her heart thumped hard against her rib cage as she walked the few steps towards him.

She wanted to slip out of the room but his arm came up and stopped her, his body dangerously close again and she exhaled a sharp breath as he leaned forward, his lips brushing over her ear as he rasped.

"God, Regina. I want to kiss you so bad." Her stomach clenched, hot lust sizzling through her body and her breath hitched in her throat as he bent back and met her gaze, his blue eyes burning with passion. "Can I? Please tell me I can kiss you, Regina."

His voice sounded desperate and needy and all she could do was nod, a breath whooshing out of him before he pulled her into his arms, his mouth crashing down on hers.

Heat, lust, passion.

The feelings spiraled out of control in her body, making her feel dizzy as he pressed her against the doorframe, his hips rocking forward, grinding against her as he devoured her mouth, his teeth tugging at her bottom lip, his tongue coaxing one second, demanding the next and she wanted him. She wanted to wrap her legs around him and wanted to be thoroughly fucked right then and there but of course that was not an option.

Their chests heaved with ragged breaths as they finally came up for air, his arms still wrapped tightly around her and he leaned forward, pressing his forehead against hers.

"God, Regina. I want you."

"I want you too." She whispered, surprised that she didn't even feel the slightest hint of fear to admit to her desire. "But not now. Not today."

"I know." He breathed, his lips skimming over hers. "But soon."

"Soon."