A/N: Hello everyone! Here's Chapter 5! I hope you all enjoy it, and please remember to review.

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CHAPTER 5

Emma hissed in pain as the first blow landed on her bare ass. "One," she breathed. She tensed, awaiting the next painful strike. She had sensed by now that Regina had a pattern: wait until Emma was relaxed, then give her another spank.

"You're clever, pet. But I can't have you tense and ready for the next blow. Relax now, or I'll double your amount."

The blonde nodded, forcing her muscles to relax. The last thing she wanted was to have to endure twenty strikes with the paddle. "I'm sorry, Your Majesty." Just seconds later, another harsh spank landed on her ass. "T-Two," she hissed through clenched teeth.

Emma continued to suffer through each hit with the paddle, counting without fail after each strike. Shit! God, this is going to be over soon, right?

Mercifully, the paddling stopped. Regina's voice came from behind her, "You took your punishment well."

The blonde sighed as she felt Regina's soft hands on her skin, trying to calm her shaking form. One of Regina's hands moved to stroke Emma's long blonde hair. "You're such a good pet," she whispered.

"Thank you, Your Majesty."

The brunette frowned when her girlfriend's shaking didn't stop. "Emma, are you alright? Do you need some water or anything?"

Emma shook her head, "N-No, I'm fine."

Regina looked at her submissive sternly. "I don't believe you, dear. I know you've missed our playtime, but your heath comes first."

The blonde sighed in defeat. She hated it when her girlfriend was right. "Okay."

"I'll go and run us a bath, then. Come on, I want to make sure you're with me. I don't think you should be alone right now."

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Emma sighed as she reclined in the bath, the warm water soothing her. Regina sat behind her, and the blonde rested her head back against the older woman's bare chest. "Mmm," she murmured, eyes closed, "Your breasts are like pillows."

"That's the strangest compliment I have ever received, my dear."

"You know I'm no good at complimenting people, babe."

Regina kissed the top of her girlfriend's head, "You know I don't believe you're any of those crude names I called you, don't you?"

Emma smiled, "Duh. Of course I know that. But it turns me on."

The brunette nodded, "I'm well aware of that, dear. That's why I call you those things." There was silence for a moment, before she inquired gently. "Do you think I was too harsh with your punishment? I know you were just trying to get back at me when we were at dinner."

"No, you weren't too harsh. You may not see it as a big thing, but The Evil Queen would never allow me to tease like I did."

Regina smirked in amusement. "True, my darling. But last I checked, you didn't mind how strict she can get."

"I don't mind at all."

"Wonderful. If that changes, all you have to do is tell me."

"I know, babe. You worry too much."

Regina patted the younger woman's head. "It's only because I love you, and I don't want to risk violating you in any way."

Emma rolled her eyes playfully, enjoying the feeling of her girlfriend's comfort. "We've been doing this for two years. We know everything about each-other's limits and what turns us on. I don't think there's anything we could do to ever make each-other uncomfortable, even if we tried."

"You have a point, Miss Swan."

Emma hesitated, clearing her throat. "Hey babe, do you think…we could…I don't know…"

Regina's fingers stroked over her girlfriend's soft skin. "Please keep going," she urged, "Don't be nervous."

The blonde took a deep breath. "Do you…think we could buy some more sex toys? Like, online?"

The older woman raised a brow, "Why the sudden request, love?"

Emma shrugged, "I don't know. Just thought it might be fun to get some new stuff."

"Well, we'll have to use your computer. Mine's getting repaired."

"Okay. We'll have to go over to my parents' house to get it though. Mum wanted to borrow it."

"To do what? Research more of this world's interpretation of her story?"

Emma shook her head, "No. She said she wanted to buy birdhouses online."

Regina groaned in frustration. "Oh great," she muttered sarcastically, "More damn birdhouses."

The blonde grinned, wanting to change the subject. "So…want to go snag my laptop from my parents' place?"

The brunette matched her expression, "Why Miss Swan, it seems my evilness is rubbing off on you."

Emma shrugged once again, "You can't help who you fall in love with."

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A/N: So, what did everyone think?

The next chapter will involve the real drama coming in.

Like I said, please keep in mind that I'm working on another story at the same time as this one.

See you all soon,

~Babetteisawesome