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Here's a new one for you folks hope you like it...
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With Granny's diner closing down for the night all of the customers including Snow and David left except for the Swan/Mills family. While Emma and Henry were getting themselves ready to leave, Regina walks up to Granny's newest waitress who is currently wiping down tables, "Tasia dear?"
Looking up from the table she smiles towards the town's Mayor, "Hey Regina, what's up?"
"I understand that Miss. Swan and I dragged you here with absolutely no plans such as sleeping arrangements, and I do apologize for this impromptu circumstance," Regina speaks sheepishly, yet politically, "I do have a guest room that I am gladly offering you to stay in for as long as you'd like whether it'd be until you find yourself your own place here in our little town, or until you decide you'd want to go back to your home."
Tasia gives the short-haired brunette an anxious smile and shakes her head, "that's very kind of you Regina, but I don't want to impose on you or your family, I can just sleep in my truck-"
"You will do no such thing," Regina interrupts, "please, you're not imposing on us. I highly feel responsible for bringing you here to Storybrooke, and it would help me sleep at night knowing you are safe. Besides, it would be easier to train you on your magic if you stay with us."
"What does Emma and Henry feel about this? I really don't want to burden anyone."
Regina smiles at the younger woman appreciatively for thinking of her family, "Not to worry dear, we all talked about it and have come to an agreement that you simply must stay with us. Henry has grown fond of you, and is very much excited to have your company in our home," and as if he knew of their conversation Henry hops over to the two brunettes with his huge boyish grin, "You're gonna live with us right Tasia?" he asks with his little body vibrating with excitement as Emma walks up behind him chuckling to herself.
The young brunette looks at the family before her, "are you folks sure about this?" she asks for good measure.
Emma grins, matching her son's, "Of course we are, or else we wouldn't have offered in the first place, especially in Regina's case, she doesn't let just anyone around her mansion."
Tasia gives the Swan/Mills family a smile and nods her head, "Okay, I'll stay with you guys. As you can see, I do have a job now, so I can pay you for my stay. I can do housework and even do your yard."
Regina smiles and lays a hand on the younger woman's shoulder, "We will have that discussion another time dear. As of right now, let's just focus on you sleeping on a bed," giving Tasia a gentle squeeze on her shoulder Regina pulls away turning towards her family, "shall we head home now?"
Emma and Henry both nod in response, all three heading to the exit of Granny's diner, "See you at home Tasia!" Henry calls back to the brunette woman who is soon to become his new housemate.
"See you there kid," she replies with a small wave to the trio.
About half an hour later after closing Ashley clocked herself out and headed home, leaving Tasia, Ruby, and Granny behind. Tasia was just about to sweep the floor when Granny came out from the kitchen, wiping her hands on a dish towel, "Okay new girl, you can go home now, Ruby and I can handle the rest."
"Are you sure? I can stay back to help clean up, you don't have to pay me for it. I'd like to help."
"That's sweet child, but you did a job well done tonight. Get some rest and we'll see you tomorrow."
Tasia nods not realizing how tired she was from the day's events until she hung up her apron and made her way out of the diner. She stopped at the door and faced the Lucas women, "thank you again for hiring me Granny, it means a lot," she says shyly.
"Not to worry dear, now you have a good night."
Smiling she responds, "You have a good night yourself Granny," then she looks over to blue eyes, meeting her gaze, and with a timid smile she waves, "good night Ruby. Thank you for your help."
The town's resident wolf smiles back with a wave of her own, "Good night Tasia, anytime."
Then with a small skip in her step the young apprentice was out the door.
Tasia pulls up to the Mayor's mansion, and seeing that all the lights were on she sighs in relief, thinking to herself on the drive to Regina's that if everyone went to bed, she would be left in the awkward situation whether she should walk in or just sleep in the truck for the night, knowing herself she would've gone with sleeping in her truck. After she grabbed whatever bags she needed for the night, she locked up her truck and headed to the front door. The young brunette knocked on the door uneasily and took a tiny step back as the door opens, revealing Regina on the other side.
Storybrooke's mayor smiles at the woman's arrival and steps back for her guest to enter the mansion, "Next time, there's no need for you to knock dear," Regina hands over a spare key to her new housemate with her partisan smile, "this is just in case no one is home, and in consideration of your work hours, you'll be able to get in. We do lock up before we go to bed," she continues to show the younger brunette the basics, such as setting up the alarm system on the way to the room Tasia will be occupying.
In the guest room Regina lays down some blankets on the bed and turns to her apprentice, "I do hope you enjoy your stay here, we are happy to have you. Don't hesitate to ask anyone of us if you need anything at all."
"Thank you for offering me a place to stay, I'll find my own place one day as soon as I have enough money saved up."
"It is not a problem, take all the time you need dear," stepping away as the younger brunette begins to make her bed Regina continues, "the restroom is just down the hall to your left, feel free to make yourself at home," with a goodnight she walks out of the room, leaving Tasia to unpack.
Henry walks out of his room, hearing soft music play in the room across from him. He walks up to the guest room door that was slightly ajar the curly haired boy peaks in to see Tasia, sitting on the bed with her back, leaning against the headboard and strumming on an instrument of some kind with four strings. She has her head leaning back and her eyes closed as she opens her mouth, singing softly:
I've been staring for so long, I said there's nothing there,
I've been holding on so long, I said it's just not fair.
As sure as the morning sun in the morning time,
It's like the ending of a book, I said it's closing time.
How does it feel to love someone,
So much, and then it's gone?
How does it feel, How does it feel you got to tell me,
How does it feel to love someone,
So much, and then it's gone?
How does it feel, How does it feel you got to tell me…
Henry tilted his head, observing the way this woman furrows her brows as she sings softly, yet he could feel the power and emotions in her voice. The youngest of the household leaned against the door frame quietly not to disturb as he wanted to continue listening to the song.
We've been traveling this road together for so long mhmm,
And it never occurred to me that one day I'll be traveling alone.
Like a soldier in the battle, and I was the lady in waiting,
I guess the waiting game is over and my tears just won't stop feigning
How does it feel to love someone,
So much, and then it's gone?
How does it feel, how does it feel?
How does it feel to love someone,
So much and then it's gone?
How does it feel, how does it feel?
Henry's brows shot up at the high pitch the woman easily hit, and his heart clenched at the passion that seemed so raw. He felt himself drift off to sleep on the door frame. Although this was a very sad song, the voice singing it was just as soothing to him that made him want to lay on the floor right there if that would mean he could listen to more.
Ooh oh oh oh oh oh, ooh oh oh oh,
How does it feel when you're reaching, but there's nothing really there?
How does it feel when I keep giving, and there's nothing left to share?
When this truth is all I have for you, and you don't want it, you just don't want it.
How does it feel when it's raining, and the sun don't seem to shine?
How does it feel when all I know, is that I can't make up my mind?
When you're cards are on the table, and you know you gotta walk away.
How does it feel to love someone,
So much and then it's gone?
How does it feel, how does it feel you got to tell me.
How does it feel?
The song ends in a quiet strum and the tiniest sniffle was heard.
Henry opened his eyes and he saw tears falling down the cheeks of his mothers' apprentice. She had a hand covering her mouth, muffling sobs and the other hand was gripping on to the bed sheets so tight, Henry could see white forming on her knuckles. His brows wrinkled in curiosity, wondering what happened to the woman sitting just five feet from him for her to be so broken and fragile.
The youngest of the household jumped at a hand on his shoulder, and he turned around to see his brunette mother who looked at him skeptically. Regina quietly moves away from the newest tenant's door over to her son's room. Henry walks and climbs over to his bed, pulling the covers over his lap then looks up at his mother sadly, "She looks so sad," he speaks up gloomily.
Regina sighs and sits on her son's bed, brushing away stray hairs from his face, "apparently she wasn't in the best situation when your mother and I arrived, I'm not sure what exactly happened, nor is it my story to tell. She'll open up one day, but for now let's be patient with her. Can you do that for all of us my love?" Henry nods and Regina kissed his forehead, tucking him in, "good night my little prince."
"Good night mom."
A/N: That song is called "How Does it Feel?" by The Green ft. Kimie Miner, it is a duet, but I sang it many times myself to adjust to singing in as just one person.
Anyways, please review. Any and all comments, suggestions, and critics are all welcome, so please, it would bring much, much pleasure to know how you all feel about this story and even where you folks want this to go. Although I do have chapters written up and I'm open to whatever you folks want.
Have a good day/night. -T