Early morning exercise
It was early morning and in Red's apartment the sun rays woke Zelena up from her sweet slumber. They had ended up seeing both the Wizard of Oz, debating over what was and what was not as it should the night before, and Titanic of all things. She had ended up shedding quite a few tears over that one to Red's surprise, on which she had said, "I do have a heart,even if well hidden."
"I didn't say anything," Red had pulled her closer and given her a kiss on the cheek.
Zelena remembered that one kiss had turned to more and soon they were on the couch battling for domination, tired they had fallen asleep right there on the couch, tightly wrapped up in each other. As she opened her eyes she looked over at the sleeping brunette sleeping more or less wrapped up in her, her heart was pounding faster. Afraid because she had never felt something like this or let herself feel something like this. Never having been with anyone man or woman in her life fear started to grow inside her. How was she suppose to act in this situation? Not to mention that they would probably have to go all the way at some point and then Red would probably be spooked by the fact that half her skin was green even in this world. She looked at the still sleeping woman holding on to her, her breath calm and steady, sometimes letting out some small sounds. She was feeling safe and protected the older woman knew.
To her this was new as people was usually afraid of her, they didn't want her around, then again she was wicked. She hadn't always been, had she been accepted by her mother things might have been different, but she was not. She didn't even know how powerful of a witch Cora was until she had been in Fairytale land. She was stronger than Regina as her hate and jealousy was driving her and she had never been able to feel love or acceptance, at least until Red. Ruby Red apparently saw something no one else did. She seemed to look beyond her appearance as she had always been nice to her. What did she see that the rest did not.
Red stirred again before opening her eyes looking into hers. Red yawned a bit making Zelena say, "Now that's attractive."
"Good morning, beautiful," Red said ignoring her comment.
"Good morning, my little wolf," Zelena said, softly smiling, a hand going to stroke her cheek.
"Did you sleep well?" Red wondered, after all her bed had been more comfortable than the couch.
"Best sleep I ever had," the older woman said honestly, for once she was feeling well rested.
"Really, I thought maybe this sofa was a bit uncomfortable," Red said, blushing shyly.
"It is completely fine, and in the end the only thing that does matter is that I share it with you," said Zelena in a hoarse tone. She was not completely awake as they hadn't slept all that long.
"Aren't you the sweetest, are you still tired, we could maybe you know go and rest in the bed if you are?" Red suggested, after all she didn't have to work this Sunday as the diner was closed, and so she was free to sleep as long as she wanted.
"I...I can use a bit more sleep," Zelena admitted.
"Do you wanna borrow a sleeping top or a nightgown or something?" Ruby offered, it would be more comfortable than to sleep with her clothes on.
"If you have a top and sleeping pants that would have been great," Zelena said.
"I can see what I have," Red broke free from her grasp slowly and went over to her wardrobe.
Zelena sat up slowly with a sigh, just feeling like curling up in bed for a couple more hours. Not that she was really tired, but it felt good just lying down with Red. The other woman soon came back with a large t shirt with a heavy metal band printed on and a pair of hot pants. So not what the older woman had in mind, but she shrugged and put them on anyways.
Red went into the bathroom to change to give Zelena some privacy to do the same. It however didn't take her very long and she manage to capture a glimpse of Zelena on the way to bed. She was a bit surprised to that some of her skin was green, but she let her get into bed unnoticed before she joined her. She curled up close stroking her ever so gently along the side saying, "Thank surprised you for agreeing to coming over."
"I am still surprised you actually like me," Zelena blushed. No one had ever done that before.
"I am actually surprised that the rest is not willing to give you a chance considering how sweet you are," Red bent over and kissed her cheek ever so gently.
"You really think so," her blue eyes was shining now.
"I do, and beneath all that jealousy you have a strong heart beating," said Red, cupping her cheek, caressing it with her thumb.
Zelena smiled, leaning over to kiss her lovingly. As she backed away, she leaned her head against her shoulder, closing her eyes yet again. Red just held her close and stroked her ever so gently even after she was asleep, knowing the other woman most likely never had anyone do that before.
In another home a certain Mayor was woken by the alarm she had forgot to turn off. She groaned as a hand went to smash it hard, making sure it got off. She groaned again pulling the cover over her head, ignoring the world.
"Anyone told you you groan just like a wild beast?" she heard Emma say, the blonde under the cover looking at her with a smile.
"Oh, no, we are not starting all over again," Regina said, she was simply too tired. They had been going at it almost nostop all night long.
"I never said that," Emma crawled closer.
"Emma I am being serious here, one more orgasm and I swear I will pass out, now stop it," her voice was grave.
"Alright, alright," Emma snuggled up close, resting her head against her shoulder. She was happy and content for now.
It was a bit later that morning that Regina happened to run into Zelena in the streets of the small town. The older woman was for a change glowing, that might have been due to the cold breeze thought. Regina got up slowly as did Zelena saying, "I am sorry, I must admit I did not see where I was going."
"That is fine, where were you going?" Regina wondered, her sister wearing the same clothes as the night before.
"Home to change, then I am to going for a run," said Zelena, Red had asked her to come along, and the older woman had said she wasn't much of a runner, but she would try keep up at least.
"Running, really?" Regina seemed surprised.
"A good way of keep in shape," her sister shrugged.
"That is is, mind if I join?" Regina wondered.
"Maybe next time, I am not running alone," Zelena said sighing heavily. It was not that she minded jogging with Regina, not that she had really thought of that before, but this time she wanted it to be just her and Red. For her to get to know her better.
"Oh you have a jogging date, minding me how was last night?" Regina asked.
"It was great, we watched two movies, I never quite seen anything like it," said Zelena and smiled. The experience was new as she before last night had never seen TV or a movie, she found the concept fascinating.
"Yes it as an upgrade from what you are used to I do suppose," said Regina and smiled at her.
"I really liked it," said the older woman.
"I am glad to hear, well I shan't keep you from your date," said Regina with a dignified no, starting to walk away when Zelena called after her, "How was your night?"
"Rather spectacular I would say," a sly grin on her face, the other woman shook her head.
"Tell me where are you guys planning on running?" Regina wondered.
"The woods, why?" Zelena wondered.
"Curious, well happy running," said Regina and waved as she slowly walked away from there. Zelena shook her head as she poofed her way to her house, faster than walking. Once there it occurred to her that she didn't really have any pants to run in, at least not any that made her curves show, she groaned. Oh well it was not like she planned to do anything in the woods, so she grabbed a pair of old sweat pants and pulled them on. Then she pulled on a singlet and a hoodie as it was a bit cold. Being in a good mood, she walked down to the storm cellar and opened Rumple's cage saying, "Run to see your librarian, dog, but I expect you back when I call for you."
"Why, did you suddenly have a change of heart?" he seemed surprise, no ulterior motive.
"Go, before I change my mind," She snarled at him, he didn't argue, he simply walked up the stairs and headed towards town. Zelena on the other hand headed towards where she had agreed to met Red.
"Emma, for god's sake, will you hurry?" Regina was looking over shoulder at her girlfriend that was now panting behind her, clearly not keeping up.
"I don't see why I am dragged into this," Emma complained. Actually she didn't even see why Regina had to follow Zelena into the forest just because she was on a running date with Ruby, it was as stupid as if they had gotten into the same movie as them to spy.
"Because a bit of running never hurt anyone," Regina rolled her dark eyes slightly, she was dying to know what Red saw in her sister or the other way around. Really childish she knew, then again she didn't have the chance to grow up with her. If Zelena was snooping into her life she could easily do the same. She heard voice ahead of her and made a sign to Emma to keep quiet.
"So your father, what was he like?" Zelena asked, she and Red was running side by side, managing to keep a good pace as they kept on running.
"I never knew him, grew up with Granny, I later learned my mother was a wolf, she left me to live with other wolves and be free. I assume she killed father, much like Granny killed her husband," said Ruby with a heavy sigh. She stopped to catch her breath, and Zelena was right there to wrap her arms around her.
"Maybe this isn't a good idea, me dating you, I can kill you by the next full moon," Ruby took a deep breath, hiding in her shoulder, listening to her pulse. Strong and steady like she was.
"I would never let that happen and you wouldn't either that much I know," she said stroking her gently.
"Promise me that if I try you will bind me magically," said Red, looking into those blue eyes she loved so much.
"I promise to do so only if I feel I have to," Zelena said, kissing her lips gently. The kiss was soon returned, as she backed away, Red said, "You know we most likely can't have children of our own."
"In worst we can use what does this world call it artificial insemination or adopt, but if we do the last we will treat them much better than my father treated me," said Zelena.
"I am sorry he was so cruel to you, and that Cora didn't want you," said Red gently stroking her cheek.
"I rather not talk about it, so are you up for continuing," said Zelena, nuzzling her cheek.
"Later then, yeah, if you can keep up," Red said with a laugh and speed up, of course the other woman was quick to do so and soon they were again out of hearing view of Emma and Regina.
The blonde was looking at the brunette and said, "That was just wow, they really actually care for each other."
"So it will seem, but children?" Regina said thoughtfully.
"Says the woman that adopted a son to feel loved by someone," said Emma, now getting up in a standing position. She had stood leaning her hands against her knees moments earlier.
"Point taken, let us go home, before I kill you running," said Regina with a small laugh.
"You don't want to follow them, to learn more?" Emma seemed surprised.
"Not for now, even they deserve some privacy," said Regina and smiled at her, as she started top pick up pace again leaving Emma behind, she turned to call after her, "If you can keep up I will treat you for a week of hot chocolate at Granny's."
Emma groaned as she started running after her, this time she would catch up, because if it was one thing that she loved more than Regina, it was hot chocolate at Granny's diner. That alone was motivation enough to keep on running.
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