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Chapter 21
Emma walked cheerily through the apartment and into the kitchen
"Well Emma, you're positively glowing" Snow told her as she made a cup of tea for herself, Emma shrugged and pulled a mug out, just then they heard a knock from the door, it was only a moment before the door opened and Ruby stepped into the apartment
"You do know that key is only for emergencies?" Snow told her
"Yes, I know but" Ruby held up a paper take out bag from Granny's and what Emma hoped was a hot chocolate.
"Is that a hot chocolate?" Emma asked
"Yup"
"With cinnamon?"
"Of course"
"And is that a bear claw?" Ruby nodded at Emma "you are totally forgiven for using the key" Emma walked across the room taking the bag and cup from Ruby
"Who said they were both for you?" Ruby laughed flopping onto the couch, Emma shrugged in reply sitting on the seat opposite Ruby taking the bear claw out and tucking into it.
Thankfully for Emma Ruby waited until Snow was out of the room before bombarding her with questions
"I take it from your happy disposition things went well with Fancy Pants yesterday?"
"Yes, things went well with Regina" Emma replied
"So come on then" Ruby replied eagerly sitting forward slightly "tell me everything"
Sighing Emma proceeded to tell Ruby about the previous night
"So we ended up standing outside of the ball having some pretty pointless argument about her and Robin and how I felt like she'd been messing me around and well, then she kissed me"
"Oooooo" Ruby teased, causing Emma to blush "not that I told you so or anything but-" Emma threw a cushion at Ruby hitting her in the face "Hey!"
"Yeah, I know, you had more of an idea than me, but you don't need to remind me, I feel stupid enough as it is ok?"
"Alright, alright, so when are you seeing her next, so you can officially begin your love story?"
"Woah, don't get ahead of yourself, again. We're going to go out at some point this week, we just haven't sorted out the details yet, so just don't buy a hat yet"
"a hat? Bridesmaids don't usually wear hats, but whatever" Ruby shrugged
"Who said you'd be a bridesmaid?"
"Well ok I could be your best woman I guess, I think I'd look good in a suit as well" Ruby grinned at Emma causing her to roll her eyes at her friend. "So when are you going to tell Snow and David?"
"I think David has already guessed, but I'll wait until I've been on a few more dates"
"I totally want to be here when she meets the parents"
"She wouldn't be meeting the parents, she'd just be meeting the adoptive family, which I guess does include you"
"Yay!"
"So I guess you could join later on. When it eventually happens, but don't get too excited, it's not going to happen yet"
"Ok, I'll try, well I guess I better be getting back, I told Granny I'd only be gone for a few minutes, but I had to get the gossip, see you Em"
"See you Rubes"
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Hey
So I checked online and apparently there's a nice little restaurant not too far from group Maurice's?
How about that?
Emma x
Regina smiled as she read the text, Regina was beginning to think that Emma had had second thoughts about the whole thing, after all it was late Wednesday night, and their date was supposed to be the following evening, but what had Regina expected?
Hi
Maurice's? I know it well, I would be delighted to go there with you, I look forward to it.
See you tomorrow evening Miss Swan
Regina
Regina placed her phone on her bedside table, so far her, what was it a relationship? No, not yet, but whatever she had with Emma had been a whirlwind so far, but finally she felt as though she was getting somewhere, Regina settled herself in bed and flicked the lamp off, falling quickly into sleep.
The next meeting was a cheerful one, everyone seemed to be in great spirits after the weekends ball, Robin hadn't turned up, probably too embarrassed after the ball, but shockingly Will had turned up.
"So Will how are you?" Regina asked
"I'm alright love, would have been better if I hadn't had to clean up after someone puked in the living room on Saturday night" he turned to Killian who just shrugged "but other than that I've been pretty good, not drank at all since that night"
"other than his breakfast, lunch and dinner" Killian interjected
"Well yeah, I have to have that" Will smiled "bloody hell you can't expect me not to have that!"
Regina knew as did many that Will liked to at least one drink a day which he named after at least one meal.
Thankfully the rest of the meeting passed quickly with everyone telling stories about what had happened that night and the conversations they had had, although certain people remembered more than others.
Finally Regina deemed it was time to close the meeting and everyone slowly started to disperse from the room, with the help of Emma the two quickly managed to organise the room before she said goodbye to Maleficent
"Don't do anything I wouldn't do" Maleficent winked at Regina over her shoulder as they walked in separate directions.
"So how's your week been?" Emma asked, clearly trying to distract Regina from the slight tinge that had appeared on her cheeks after Maleficent's comment
"It's been ok, we're taking up a new case, so it's mainly been getting up to speed on the details of that, so it's been busy but not too hectic, and yours?"
"Quiet compared to yours" Emma looked down at her feet as they walked along the street
"No sign of a job yet?"
"Not yet"
"You'll find something Emma"
"I guess, so how often have you been to Maurice's?"
Regina clearly detected that Emma was trying to steer the conversation away from her and Regina wasn't about to push her, not at this stage.
"I've only been twice, but Lacey's Dad owns it, so I know of it quiet well"
"What? I didn't know that! Wow small world"
"Indeed" Regina couldn't help smile at Emma's reaction, as they reached the restaurant Emma opened the door for Regina and let her go in first.
"Table for two?" the host asked when they had both entered
"We have a reservation booked in the name Swan?" Emma replied. The man checked his list
"Ah yes, right this way"
The man led them to their table, but Emma took over from him when he tried to tuck Regina's chair in behind her.
"Thank you" Regina smiled at Emma as she went around the other side of the table and sat down, taking off her jacket placing it at the back of her chair.
A moment later a waiter appeared with a menu for them each and a wine list.
They took their menu ad began reading them.
"You know, I'm not sure why I thought this was a good idea"
Regina looked at Emma, confused and panicked by what she had just said, was she regretting this decision to go on the date?
Emma smirked when she saw the look on Regina's face
"I mean choosing this restaurant, I've never had French before"
Regina let out a breath she hadn't been aware she was holding in.
"Just make sure you read the English menu side and I'm sure you'll be just fine" Regina smiled as the waiter approached again
"Good evening ladies and what would you like for a drink this evening?"
Emma's face changed as she handed the wine list to Regina
"I'll just have a lemonade please" Emma replied then looked back at her own menu
"I'll have an apple juice please" Regina replied handing the wine list back to the waiter. Emma snapped her head back up to Regina.
"You didn't have to do that you know?" Emma told her as the waiter walked away
"I know, but I'm sure you'd rather not taste the wine later" Regina smirked as Emma flushed slightly a smile reappearing on her face.
"So what's 'Cocktail de Crevettes Royal?'" Emma asked as she pointing at something on the menu
"It's like a prawn cocktail, but only it's shrimp and French" Regina smiled as Emma nodded scanning the rest of the menu
Shortly after the waiter returned with their drinks.
"are you ready to order?" He asked politely as he placed their drinks on the table
"Yes, I think we are" Regina smiled "for a starter I would like the Pate de Canard, please"
"And I'll have the Cocktail de Crevettes Royal" Emma beamed at Regina across who smiled, shaking her head slightly at her goofiness.
"And for main course?" the waiter asked turning to Regina
"The Filet Mignon, thank you" Regina closed her menu
"And I'll have the Roasted Lamb Rack please" Emma smiled as they handed their menus back to their waiter.
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"I'm glad yours had garlic in as well" Emma said as she ate a some more of her meal
"Any why is that?" Regina asked
"Well if one of stunk of garlic we could have a problem" Emma smiled
"Oh, and why would that be a problem?" Regina teased
"Uhm, well, I.. I mean" Emma suddenly felt flushed "so how is your meal?"
Emma looked up to see Regina smirking, clearly enjoying watching Emma squirm.
"It's lovely thank you and yours?"
"Yeah, it's nice" Emma replied
The two pleasantly chatted for the rest of the meal until the waiter arrived to take their plates
"Would you two like some dessert?"
"Of course" Emma smiled. He handed them the dessert menu whilst he cleared their table.
"What can I get you?"
"I'll have the profiteroles please" Emma asked handing him the menu, she'd known as soon as she stepped into the restaurant that she would end up ordering that, but still it was polite to look.
"And I will have the Tarte Tatin" Regina replied handing it back
"Of course you will" Emma smirked
"What's that supposed to mean?"
"Well you can't have an ordinary dessert can you? It has to at least sound posh" Emma joked causing Regina to pout slightly.
Thankfully Emma didn't have to wait too long for their desserts to arrive and only five minutes later Emma was tucking into her profiteroles.
"What is that anyway?" Emma asked Regina
"Would you like to try some?" Regina asked, spooning some of her dessert, Emma nodded slightly and leaned forward as Regina put the spoon to Emma, Emma took the spoon in her mouth and tasted the dessert.
"Is it just a fancy apple tart?" Emma asked wiping her mouth
"It's a caramelized apple tart yes" Regina smiled taking some of her dessert for herself.
"Would you like some of mine?" Emma asked, but instead of taking some Regina leant forward slightly and wiped the corner of Emma's mouth with her thumb, as Regina brought her thumb to her own mouth Emma noticed the cream, of course she'd get it all over her face. Emma ate the last profiterole feeling slightly embarrassed before quickly wiping her mouth.
"Well that was delicious" Regina commented as she pushed her plate to one side "and the company wasn't too bad either"
Emma smiled at Regina as the waiter came to collect their plate.
"It's getting late" Regina said looking at her watch "I should probably be getting back, I have a busy day tomorrow with this new case"
"Of course"
"I'm just going to nip the bathroom I'll ask for the cheque on the way back" Regina excused herself and stood up leaving Emma at the table alone.
Now came the awkward part of the date, the goodbye. But Emma didn't need to freak out surely, they'd kissed before, more than once in fact. But still Emma couldn't help feeling slightly hot and nervous as she waited for Regina.
"Are you ready to go then?" Regina asked as she returned
"Er, yeah, but the bill?"
"I've already paid" Regina replied gathering her coat
"What?! But I was going to pay!"
"No, you thought you were" Regina smiled
"Regina, I asked you here, I should have paid"
"So you picked out the restaurant, I paid"
"At least let me pay half"
"No, and I knew you'd react like this that's why I paid on the way to the bathroom, now are you going to sit there all night gawping or are you going to walk back with me?"
Damn this woman. Emma thought, but she quickly put her jacket on
"Ok, but I'm paying next time"
"Whatever you say dear" Regina commented as they exited the restaurant
"I'm serious Regina"
"I'm sure you are, but we haven't organised next time, so don't worry about it yet" Regina gave her that smile again and Emma couldn't help returning it, it also gave her the encouragement she needed to take hold of Regina's hand and entwine their fingers as they walked back to their cars. Emma almost wished the walk back was longer as it wasn't long before Regina was turning to face her at her car.
"This is yours?" Emma asked looking at the black Mercedes Regina had her back to
"Yes"
"You would drive a car like this wouldn't you?"
"I don't know what you're implying dear" Regina smiled, before leaning in to kiss Emma, the blonde melted into the kiss, gently pushing Regina against the car, Emma deepened the kiss causing Regina to lightly moan, Emma flicked her tongue to Regina's lips who slowly parted them, Emma slid her tongue into Regina's mouth, she pressed herself firmly against the brunette as their tongues fought for dominance, eventually Emma pulled apart and rested her head against the brunettes as they both breathed deeply.
"No garlic?" Regina teased
"No garlic" Emma replied gently kissing her again "I had a great night"
"Me too" Regina breathed
Emma stood back slightly but kept her arms wrapped around Regina
"Goodnight Miss Swan" Regina said kissing her once more
"Goodnight Regina" Emma kissed her yet again before begrudgingly letting go of her allowing Regina to get into her car
"I'll call you" Regina said before closing the door and blowing a kiss to Emma. Emma watched as Regina drove away. Emma turned and got into her got feeling thoroughly happy as she drove straight past the countless bars that she normally wanted to enter.