Chapter Two: I need to hear you say…
I don't own Once Upon a Time nor the song in the story, I'm just borrowing them. Thanks for reading, reviews welcomed. If there are any errors, I'm sorry, I'm still kinda new to this.
After Emma left the house, slamming the door on her way out; Regina was upstairs in her bed, arms wrapped around her legs and sobbing uncontrollably. She hated herself for freaking out and falling back into familiar territory and being a closed off bitch. "I didn't mean it." She whispers into the empty room.
She knew she had to get up for work, so she took a deep breath and got ready. Once she had every hair in place and making sure her power suit was in pristine condition, she left for the office.
Thoughts of the night before plagued her mind; she just couldn't get the taste of Emma's addicting kisses out of her mind, or the soft feel of her skin. Regina had never had a lover that was as gentle and loving towards her, not even Robin; he was like all the others, but she wanted to believe different because of that damn book.
This time, this place misused, mistakes
Too long, too late, who was I to make you wait?
Lost in thought, she finds unmoving near Granny's Diner, she looks up and sees the one person that has been on her mind far more than one night. Emma, there she was, plain as day sitting with her head lying atop her folded arms on the bar, her signature morning hot chocolate in front of her no doubt.
Regina knew she had a choice to make, walk away or go in and ask Emma for forgiveness and see if there's any way possible to fix what she had fucked up. The former Queen knew at that moment, looking at her Savior through the window of the diner, that she herself would go through hell or high water to get her woman.
"Fucking Robin Hood!" Regina hears Emma seethe under her breath, head still resting on her arms.
Just one chance, just one breath
Just in case there's just one left
The blonde is roused from her thoughts as she hears the voice she thought she wouldn't hear in a while. "I never loved Robin, Emma…" Regina starts, but chokes back a sob.
"So I was just a rebound then?" Emma asks, void of emotion; that look in itself cut Regina deeper than she would ever admit.
'Cause you know you know, you know…
Regina sits down next to her Sheriff. "No, you weren't… I-I feel bad for acting the way I did this morning; I never should've said what I did… I got scared, but no matter how much I want to fight these feelings for you, I can't. It only makes me love you more." The brunette admits, laying her heart on the line.
That I love you I have loved you all along and I miss you
Been far away for far too long
Regina feels like her heart is going to beat out of her chest it's beating so hard as she waits for the blonde to respond. Thankfully she does, "I won't lie and say you didn't hurt me, but I think that… I could, forgive you, in time." She replies honestly, flashing Regina a small smile.
The Mayor nods her head in acceptance. "I will do everything in my power to earn your forgiveness Emma." She tells her love with determination. "Maybe we could talk more over drinks at my place tonight?"
I keep dreaming you'll be with me and you'll never go
Stop breathing if I don't see you anymore
"Maybe." Emma smiles, lacing her fingers through Regina's, giving the dark woman's hand a small squeeze; Regina smiled back, hoping that she'll be able to win the blonde over.
On my knees, I'll ask last chance for one last dance
'Cause with you, I'd withstand
All of hell to hold your hand
The Mayor had been running around her house in a frenzy, cleaning things that didn't need cleaned, making sure the lasagna was baking properly and checking her makeup and hair every few minutes. She wrung her hands together and flattened out any unwanted creases in her tight black dress as she waited for her dinner guest.
She heard the doorbell ring and almost sprained her ankle in the high heels she was wearing racing to the door. When it was opened, the sight of the beautiful woman on the other side made her heart skip a beat.
Emma was dressed in her usual attire, but her makeup was subtle yet alluring and Regina noticed that she had curled her hair to perfection; either way, she would always be perfection in the older woman's eyes. "Hey, I… uh, got ya these." Emma says, blushing slightly as she hands Regina the beautiful bouquet of red roses.
Regina smells the flowers, her face breaking out in a huge sappy smile. "These are lovely Emma, why don't you come on in dear?" She asks as she ushers the blonde into the huge mansion.
The blonde sniffs the air, a broad smile breaking across her face. "Is that your famous lasagna I smell?" She asks, licking her lips.
"Yes it is my dear, but it still has a few minutes to cook." Regina informs, moving towards her little bar. "Would you like something to drink while we wait?" She smiles slightly at the blonde.
Emma tilts her head in confusion, she feels like she's in the Twilight Zone, because Regina is acting hospitable, charming, and even smiling. "Are you ok Regina?"
Regina chuckles at the lost and confused look on Emma's face. "Yes dear, honestly I'm taking a chance and lowering my walls for you; I want you to know I can be a loving person, given time." She confesses.
I'd give it all I'd give for us
Give anything, but I won't give up
'Cause you know you know, you know…
The younger woman smiles widely at Regina. "That's the second time you in a way told me ya love me."
I love you I have loved you all along and I miss you
"Does it bother you?" Regina asks uncertainly, staring into her glass of cider.
Emma shakes her head. "No, it's fine." She smiles, making her way over to the older woman. When she reaches her, she lifts Regina's chin. "I'm going to kiss you now." Once Regina nods her head slightly, Emma leans in and plants a chaste kiss on Regina's lips.
Been far away for far too long
The small amount of affection isn't enough for Regina, so before Emma can pull away, she crashes their lips together in a passionate kiss, letting all of her love flow through it. They both gasp when they feel the same spark they felt the night before, and yet again ignore it.
I keep dreaming you'll be with me and you'll never go
Stop breathing if I don't see you anymore
Regina pulls out of the kiss first, panting. "I think the food is done." She smiles, leaning her head against Emma's.
"Yeah, don't wanna set the house on fire, huh?" She teases, causing the other woman to chuckle as she goes into the kitchen. Emma watches the sway of Regina's hips as she follows her into said room.
They eat dinner in a peaceful silence, except for the occasional hum or moan from Emma, who was eating the food with abandon. "Mmm Regina, this is sooo good." She moan around a mouthful of lasagna.
Regina chuckled at the blonde who was shoveling food into her mouth. "Thank you dear." Regina smirks, shaking her head at the younger woman. 'She's just too cute and she doesn't even know it.' She thinks to herself as she sips on her cider.
After dinner is cleaned up, Regina pulls Emma to her by her hips. With a fear of rejection reflected in her eyes. "I've been so far away, emotionally I mean, but I know you deserve more; I'm willing to give that to you."
So far away, so far away
Been far away for far too long
So far away, so far away
Been far away for far too long
But you know, you know, you know…
They make their way upstairs, shedding clothes along the way and when they get to Regina's bedroom, they're only in their bra and underwear. "I need to see all of you Gina." Emma whispers into the older woman's ear, as she sheds her of her undergarments.
"Take me Emma." Regina moans out, scraping her nails up and down Emma's sides.
The two women make love to one another throughout most of the night, exploring each other's sensitive spots, mapping each other out with lips and tongue.
Emma rolls on top of Regina, laying her head on the Queen's chest as she wraps her arms around her slim waist. "You're staying?" Regina tentatively asks, wrapping a wild wisp of blonde hair around her finger.
I wanted, I wanted you to stay
'Cause I needed, I need to hear you say…
"Yeah, I am." Emma says as she gets comfortable on the other woman. Before sleep can take the Savoir, she utters the words that Regina had been waiting to hear forever. "I love you Regina, since the first day we met." She mumbled before falling asleep.
That I love you, I have loved you all along
The morning after is so much different than the last, Emma wakes to a smiling Regina, who is running her finger through her long blonde hair. "Morning dear." She rasps, sleep still heavy in her voice; which is totally sexy in Emma's opinion. She then gets a serious look on her face. " Emma, is there anyway you can forgive me?" Regina asks, tears glistening in her eyes.
"Of course I do, if I didn't I wouldn't be here."
And I forgive you, for being away for far too long
"I love you Emma." Regina smiles softly at her lover.
Emma takes a deep breath. "I love you Regina, I have for a while."
"Now that you're mine, I'm never letting go." The older woman confesses.
So keep breathing, 'cause I'm not leaving
Hold on to me and never let me go
The blonde laughs. "That's a good thing, cause you're stuck with me now." She smiles, leaning into Regina to plant a series of kisses along her jaw and neck, finally ending up at her lips. Emma kissed her with abandon, and Regina kissed back with the promise of forever. "I'll never let you go again." Regina whispers as the two continue to kiss.
Keep breathing, 'cause I'm not leaving you anymore
Believe it, hold on to me and
Never let me go, keep breathing
Hold on to me and never let me go (Keep breathing)
Hold on to me and never let me go.