Apparently, we fell asleep because both of us jumped when we heard my parents enter the apartment. "What are we going to do?" Elsa's voice was hushed as she franticly stepped back into her dress.
"Just play it cool and we'll be fine." Elsa smirked at my use of words.
"I think I can do that." She paused, "In more ways than one." Elsa's voice lowered to a seductive tone and my eyes widened as I got dressed. That's why her hands were so cold. It didn't dawn on me she had used her powers to make things more pleasurable.
"Emma. Elsa. Where are you guys." Mary Margaret walked around looking for us.
"We're up here! Be down in a minute." I zipped Elsa's dress after putting my shirt on. "We need to talk but later, okay?" Elsa gave me a soft smile. "Let's go." We decided the stairs from the loft and greeted my parents. They told us about their day as Elsa and I cooked dinner. The stress of being Mayor is getting to Mary Margaret and not much is going on at the station except trying to find the Snow Queen. "Why don't you let Regina be Mayor again? I think she misses the job."
"Would she take it back? I mean, her and Robin are close and that job takes a lot of time and…" I hid my anger. I couldn't stand Robin. He was stringing Regina along. Everyone knew once Marian got unfrozen that he would leave Regina and go back to his vow.
"She might. She raised Henry while in office." I don't believe Elsa picked up on the rage inside of me. "Oh, I forgot to mention, the Snow Queen came and spoke to me before I was put in the hospital." Everyone stopped and stared at me. "She came to warn me about Hook. She said something changed with him."
"And then his wife shows up…" David's voice trailed off. "Could she have something to do with Milah coming back from the dead?"
"I don't think so. Remember, magic can't bring back the dead. Regina made that abundantly clear." I paused thinking about Daniel and what his death did to Regina. It made a lump start to form in my throat.
"Maybe it has something to do with the portal that was opened? There's a show Henry talks about…Doctor…something and that deals with time stuff. Maybe it could be a starting point to figure out what happened."
I chuckled. "It's called Doctor Who and yes it deals with time." I paused to think a moment. "It's plausible that something could've happened when the portal was opened. But I don't know." I shrugged.
"Maybe we can go talk to Mr. Gold and see what he thinks?" Mary Margaret's idea was good but I didn't want to deal with Gold. Something about him told me he was up to something. I had too much on my plate as it was. I don't need to add more drama and stress.
"Yeah. Maybe." We ate dinner and discussed more theories about Ingrid and why she wanted Elsa and me to be her sisters. When the topic of finding Anna came up, snowflakes started to fall around Elsa. "I'm guessing that happens when you're sad or upset?" I pointed at the white powder that was on her lap.
"Yes." Elsa focused on making it disappear. "It happens when I'm upset or sad."
"We'll find her and Ingrid. Everything will work out." Oh God. I'm starting to sound like my parents. The thought made me nauseous.
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That night I had a lot on my mind so I went for a walk. I didn't realize I had a companion until I heard footsteps behind me. "It seems someone else is good at sneaking out too."
Elsa chuckled and caught up to me. "Yes well we needed to talk and it couldn't be around your parents."
"Yeah we do." I shoved my hands in my pockets as we walked. I didn't feel guilty for sleeping with Elsa but I had an achey feeling in my stomach.
"I've never slept with a woman before but with you it felt right." I waited for Elsa to continue. I could tell she was nervous. "In my land, it's not heard of and if it took place no one spoke of it. There are a few things in this modern world that I'm trying to get accustomed to." Another pause, "I guess what I'm trying to say is, I always felt connected to you Emma. Ever since I first arrived in Storybrooke. You understand me because of magic and how you helped me realize that I can control it without Anna. And you were my first friend here."
"Even after you almost killed me." I smiled at the blonde who was pouring her heart out. To lighten the mood I bumped shoulders with her. Thankfully Elsa eased up a little. "I've never been in a relationship with a woman either. The only serious relationships have been with Neal, Henry's father, and Hook. And let's face it, they weren't the best relationships in the world. Neal let me get locked up and Hook tried to kill me. Maybe it's time to give someone else a chance. So, what do you say? Let's give it a shot?"
Elsa smiled softly and agreed. We continued to walk for about an hour or so before going back home. I slept up stairs on the futon and Elsa curled up next to me. It was nice having someone close.
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It took about a week for people to realize Elsa and I were a couple. Some people were shocked that I was with Elsa and not Regina but they didn't say it. My parents denied the idea of me being with a woman but that didn't surprise me. They were very old fashioned. Though David did come around and say that he was happy for me. I think he kind of expected me to end up with a woman eventually.
Things were great until Regina and Henry walked into Granny's and saw Elsa and me together. "So, the rumors are true. Emma Swan is dating the snow blower."
"Regina!" I warned the brunette with a glare. "Don't disrespect her." This was awkward. Henry joined Ruby at the counter and left Regina standing near me. Her arms were crossed and her eyes were intense.
"A word outside Miss. Swan." Regina turned and started for the door. I huffed and turned to Elsa.
"I'll be right back." Elsa nodded after I kissed her softly on the cheek. Once outside I stopped by the bug. "What's your problem?"
"Why are you dating the snow blower?" Again, Regina's arms were crossed and she was guarded.
"Why do you care who I'm with? It's not like I…" Thank God I was able to stop before I said something I would surely regret.
"It's not like what?" Regina's voice was stern. This was the Mayoral voice that I she never lost.
"Nothing," I grumbled. "So has Mary Margaret talked to you about being Mayor again?" I tried to change the subject. Regina just watched me skeptically.
"Yes she has. Since this town will go to Hell if I don't, I'll take over. But I'm destroying that hideous bird painting she hung in my office."
I couldn't help but chuckle. "Yes please get rid of that. I'm glad you're going to be Mayor again. Mary Margaret sucked at it. She's not strong enough to handle that pressure plus raise Neal." We stood there a moment in slightly awkward silence before my curiosity got the best of me. "So, how are you and forest boy?" Regina smirked. "Oh come on, you can call Elsa snow blower but I can't call him forest boy?"
Regina rolled her eyes. "We're fine. No progress on unfreezing Marian. And, I'm sorry I didn't help find you a few weeks ago."
"It's okay. I know things are upside down at the moment. I just hope you don't lose the independence you had when we first met. That was one quality that I really respected you for." I started to sway foot to foot. "Anyway, we better get back inside. It's cold out here."
"Interesting that you're sleeping with the snow blower yet you don't like to be cold outside." Regina started to walk around me, "Though, if you're going to mark someone, make sure it's a dark mark." Regina leaned in close to whisper, "I always do." Her voice was a seductive purr and sent chills down my spine. Regina smirked with mischievous eyes when she noticed me shiver. I glared at Regina as she opened the door.
"And interesting that you hate the smell of forest yet you're sleeping with forest boy. Which, I'm sure, I look better in a tank top than him."
"Someone thinks highly of themselves." Regina smirked and joined Henry as I sat across from Elsa.
Once Regina was across the diner Elsa spoke up. "Is everything alright? It looked like a bit of an argument."
"Everything's fine. That's just how me and Regina talk and figure stuff out. Now let's eat."