Obvious Surprise: Chapter 3
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The Gingerbread Lounge was Storybrooke's hot spot where most residents went to let loose. It was located in a vintage building with tall ceilings and ornate architecture. Dark wood and sparsely lit seating provided the perfect ambiance for late-night social gatherings.
Jane, Maura, and Emma chatted away and as they strolled toward to entrance of the building.
"So…you used a chain saw to cut down her apple tree? That's so badass!" Jane exclaimed.
"Yeah…well…you know…she had it coming. I'm tired of her games. She tries to intimidate everyone…and she tries to scare me away from Henry…I'm not afraid of that bitch!" Emma declared.
Just after proclaiming her bravery, Emma's heart sank into the pit of her stomach. A stunning raven-haired woman wearing a low-cut burgundy dress and black stilettos stepped out of a car in front of them. A handsome middle-aged man accompanied the woman and offered his arm. Emma stopped breathing as the couple turned around to enter the lounge.
Regina's blood-red lips curled into a devilish smile as she spotted Emma. "Sheriff Swan…what a pleasant surprise." Regina leaned into the Senator and tightened her grip on his arm. "Please don't be rude…introduce me to your friends." Regina's words dripped with condescension.
"Um…uh…" Emma stuttered. Her mind completely shut down. She couldn't stop staring at Regina's revealing outfit. And who the hell is this guy?
Jane watched Emma falter and quickly spoke up, "I'm Detective Jane Rizzoli. And this is Dr. Maura Isles. We're visiting from Boston." Fierce black eyes met equally fierce black eyes as Jane gave Regina the same look she reserved for suspected murderers during interrogation. Jane then possessively wrapped her arms around Emma's waist and pulled her in close. A little too close, Regina thought. Jane caught the flicker in Regina's eyes and knew she had hit a nerve. "It was nice to meet you, Madam Mayor," Jane said dryly. She then placed a kiss on Emma's neck and whispered, "We should go inside now, babe."
Jane's smug grin beckoned a retort from the Mayor, but Regina just stood there dumfounded. Jane intertwined her fingers with Emma's and led her to the entrance.
Regina felt a surge of rage sweep over her as she watched the women walk away. What the hell! How dare that dyke s kiss Emma right in front of me! Regina huffed past the Senator who was totally confused as to what just transpired.
What the hell just happened? Emma wondered. The trio made their way to the bar and ordered their drinks. Jane nestled up close to Emma and snaked her arm around the blonde's shoulders. Whispers filled the room as everyone speculated about the nature of Emma's relationship with the attractive brunette.
"Uh…Jane?" Emma looked at her uneasily.
"Shhh…" Jane hushed. "Trust me. This is going to piss her off. She's totally into you."
"What?" sputtered Emma. "She's not into me! She's…she's trying to run me out of town!"
"Em…it's just like when you're in grade school and the kid that picks on you all the time really has a crush on you. Same concept," Jane explained.
"Ok…but kids in grade school don't cut your brake lines and try to frame you for crimes you didn't commit! The woman hates me, Jane!"
Before Jane had a chance to respond, Regina started to speak loudly to the other patrons behind them.
"I cannot believe that our very own Sheriff is a deviant!" Regina raved, "I just saw her making out with that strange woman outside of this very public establishment! What if there were children nearby? What kind of example are we setting for the rest of Storybrooke by allowing this putrid display of immorality go on unaccounted for?" Gossip about Emma then spread like wildfire throughout the lounge.
Jane bristled at the Mayor's ballsy allegations. Here's something deviant for you, bitch! Jane impulsively grabbed Emma by her jacket and shoved her up against the bar, crushing their lips together in a passionate kiss. The entire lounge gasped in surprise. And much to Regina's chagrin, the room erupted into cheers and whistles. Ruby popped up from behind the bar with a seductive grin, "Damn ladies. Get a room." Jane ignored the quip and continued to press her whole body against Emma, kissing her like they were the only ones in the room. Emma broke the kiss with labored breathing, "Jane…wha…what the hell…" Jane grabbed Emma's hand and saw a flash of Maura's green dress near the exit. She sprinted toward the door with Emma in tow and winked at the Mayor before vanishing.
Regina felt every ounce of her body ache after she watched the scene unfold before her. It didn't bother her that Emma managed to turn the people against her in a matter of seconds. No…it was much deeper than that. Regina's heart was breaking into a million pieces. No one should be able to touch Emma like that! The truth and sadness behind Regina's last thought overwhelmed her and she ran off to the restroom before anyone could see the tears streaming down her face.
Jane and Emma burst through the Gingerbread's doors and scanned the street for any sign of Maura. Green fabric caught Jane's eye once again as it disappeared behind a building. Jane bolted toward the area with Emma on her heels.
"Maura!" Jane yelled. "Wait up!"
Maura briskly walked toward her car, heels clicking angrily against the pavement. She couldn't remember any other time when she felt so disregarded by another person. How could Jane kiss Emma? And kiss her so intimately!
Jane ran up to Maura's car and tried to catch her breath. "Maur…jeez…where're you going?"
"Back to the hotel…unless you and Emma would like to consummate your new relationship in our room and film it for the Mayor!" Maura snapped.
Jane and Emma froze in place, stunned by Maura's anger.
"Maura…please…I'm sorry…what I did was immature…I was just trying to protect Emma!" Jane begged.
"Protect her?" Maura's voice jumped up an octave. "By shoving your tongue down her oropharynx? I'm not an idiot, Jane Rizzoli! I know what you were really trying to do!" Maura slammed her door shut and threw the car into gear.
"Maura! Please! It's not like that! Please don't leave! Maura…I….I love you!" Jane shouted.
But Maura was done listening. Her tires squealed loudly as she flattened the accelerator and sped off. Emma and Jane were left in a cloud of smoke and dust.