Sorry for not updating, I completely forgot about this collection of drabbles and I have been working on other pieces. Well, look out for more updates and enjoy! -Kapu
Author's Prompt: Emma is in an emotionally and physically abusive relationship with Hook. Regina witnesses Hook slandering Emma and trying to hit her.
"You're worthless, Emma Swan. You're pathetic." Hook hisses, the venomous words wounding Emma, "I'm with you because I pity you. Well, that and when I'm with you, people think better of me." Hook sneers, cold cobalt eyes apathetic.
"No, I'm not." Emma refutes, chin held high as she refuses to believe this vile man's words. Unbeknownst to them, Regina hears the hushed but harsh conflict. She decides to get a closer look and the woman creeps into the uninviting alley, the wind rustling the fallen, dry leaves, setting an ominous ambiance.
"Why don't you stop denying the truth?" Hook growls, slowly raising his hand threateningly, his eyes reflecting his rage. Emma grinds her teeth together and closes her eyes, awaiting the impact. Regina's eyes widen and she rushes forward into the dark alleyway, shoving Hook into wooden pallets with her magic, his body now a few feet away from Emma. The brunette's blood boils as she stalks over to Hook, lifting the man by the collar of his shirt and giving him a jaw-breaking punch.
"Regina, stop." Emma pleads, eyes wide and full of fear as she stares at Hook's form. The blonde approaches Regina, setting an imploring hand on the former queen's shoulder. "He's not worth it." Emma breathes, and Regina lets the man sag to the floor.
Regina takes a deep breath, composing herself as she takes steps away from Hook's slumped body. The man's eyes glow with anger as he wipes the blood from his mouth, rising to his feet. Regina moves to stand in front of Emma but the blonde takes a step forward, placing Regina behind her to shield the woman with her own body. "You don't have control over me." Emma states, posture rigid and confident.
"But Emma-" Hook begins to protest before the Savior interjects.
"We're over." Emma spits, taking steps backward while still facing Hook, emerald eyes stern, daring him to try and interrupt their leaving. Regina leads her away while Emma eyes Hook, tugging her out of the alley and the two women run to the Savior's Volkswagen. Emma fumbles with her keys but successfully opens the driver's door, unlocking the door so Regina could slip in.
Emma rouses the engine, stepping on the gas, tires squealing on the asphalt as the car propels forward. The women's hearts are racing, adrenaline coursing through their veins as they leave the haunting area.
"Let's go to my house." Regina says, mahogany eyes flickering over to inspect Emma, the woman's jaw working back and forth.
"But-" Emma begins but is interrupted by Regina.
"You can't be alone. I won't allow it." Regina insists and her command leaves no room for argument. Emma could feel the mayor's beseeching gaze boring into the side of her face and Emma follows the woman's wish, eyes locked firmly on the road to avoid those influential dark eyes.
The two made their way inside the grandiose mansion, tip-toeing as to not wake Henry (they knew he would ask a tremendous amount of questions and they weren't ready to answer them). Regina opens the door to her bedroom, allowing Emma to step inside and the brunette follows closely behind her, shutting the door silently.
Before the women could step further inside the elegant room, Emma stops Regina, "Thanks for this, for everything." Emma thanks, her eyes displaying how exhausted she is.
"You're welcome, Emma." Regina responds and the brunette rests her right hand against Emma's warm, soft cheek. Regina gradually brings her into an embrace, the action comforting the two. They stay like that for minutes before Emma pulls away, a small smile on her face.
"I think we should rest." She suggests, arms swinging lightly by her sides.
"I couldn't agree more," Regina complies, walking over to her bedroom drawer and pulling out a set of pajamas for her guest. Emma walks over and Regina hands them to her, gesturing towards the master bathroom, "The bathroom is that way."
Emma nods, making her way to the room. Regina saunters over to her favored side of the bed, removing the blanket and sheets to settle under them, placing them back over her body. Emma is out in moments in her own set of pajamas, striding over and joining Regina in bed. The blonde makes herself comfortable, shifting on her side to face Regina who is on her back. Regina feels Emma's eyes on her, so she flips over to make eye contact.
"You saved me today," Emma murmurs, forest eyes soft, "Thank you for that."
"There's no need to thank me, Emma, I would gladly do it again." Regina replies, her chocolate eyes gentle as they gaze into Emma's through the darkness of the room. Emma brings the former queen closer to herself, the room in a peaceful quiet aside from the occasional gusts of wind through the tree branches and cricket chirps. The sounds and warmth from the blanket, sheets, and their bodies made the women drowsy, their foreheads touching as they lulled off to sleep.
