Hi guys! 100% Regina and Emma interaction this chapter. Let me know what you think and hope you enjoy! -hopelesslyhopeful7211
Regina gasps and stares at their hands touching. Oh god, what did I do? I gave her the wrong message. No, Regina, this is the truth. I am interested and there's no doubt about it. She is simply reciprocating and I like it. She internally struggles with herself.
Regina has always had trouble accepting her attraction to women. Mother will never understand. She's the only family I really have. Remember last time? Her eyebrows furrow into sadness briefly. Then they relax back to normal within half a second. Since then I've always been able to hide how I feel. At least on the outside. Well, until now. There's something special about Emma. I cannot hide my feelings for her. I want to pursue this. I want a relationship with her. I want to learn everything about this woman. I want to spend more time with her again and again. We may barely know each other now, but I already care about her.
She quickly looks up. Emma's head is tilted in confusion. Her gorgeous green eyes are staring a hole in her head. Oh my god, how long have we been sitting like this? Emma removes her hand from Regina's.
"I'm so sorry. I don't know. I just…," Emma begins to explain flustered, but is interrupted.
"No, Emma, I…I meant what I said. I like you," she stammers out her feelings.
The blonde grins, but feels there's still something off.
"I like you too," Perhaps already more than that, "but?"
"It's complicated. My mother will not understand. She is my only family," the brunette explains.
"Oh," she scans her brain for a solution, "You don't have to tell her. I mean this," she gestures to both of them, "is all new right now," she offers to her crush turned viable love interest.
"Okay," she trusts Emma and her heart beats faster. She reasons with herself. I don't have to tell my mother everything. Emma's right. This isn't even an established relationship yet. There is nothing to worry about.
"So, was this a date?" Emma playfully grins, lightening the mood.
"If that's what you want to call it," Regina replies smiling and taking the last sip of iced coffee. Her chocolate eyes lighten.
"Did you drive or walk?"
"I drove. I parked in the lot by the park"
"Okay, can I walk you back?"
"Of course"
Emma reaches over to place her hand on the brunette's again. With a bright smile she then stands and helps the other woman out of her chair.
"Very charming, dear," she genuinely responds to the nice gesture.
They walk back the couple blocks to the park where Regina's car is parked. Regina takes out her keys from her pocket, pressing the unlock button the Mercedes' lights flash.
"Holy fucking shit! Regina! Is that a Benz?" Emma nearly yells. Her head turns, her gaze volleying from the car to her new girlfriend? No, too soon for that. Don't get too cocky, Emma, shit.
Regina immediately blushes, "Oh, yeah. I got it for a high school graduation present," she replies. It's over. She's definitely going to think differently of me now.
"Wow! That is badass!" Emma exclaims.
"Really?" she laughs, "Would you like a ride back to your place?" she inquires hopefully, not wanting the time with the other woman to end.
"Sure," Emma accepts the offer with a smile and shrug. She strides over to the passenger side.
They both get into the vehicle. Emma's eyes dart around the interior. The seats are a fine, black leather. She runs her hands over them. The chrome accents give the car a very sophisticated look. Does this come with satellite radio? The woman in the driver's seat looks fabulous in the position of power.
Regina starts the engine, "So where do you live?"
"Oh, just on campus. In the dorms," she replies lightly blushing, a tad embarrassed due to her financial inferiority.
"Cool," Regina honestly responds. She puts the car in drive and exits the lot. After settling on the road she extends one hand in Emma's direction. The blonde takes her hand, slipping her fingers in between the other woman's. Her heart flutters and she cannot contain the large smile on her face. Nothing has ever felt more like home.
"You can pull in there," Emma points to a small lot just behind the dorms.
Regina steers the vehicle into the lot, removing her grip on the blonde's hand just long enough to put the car in park, and then immediately re-establishing the connection.
Neither woman wanted to leave each other's presence. Emma leans forward and uses her free hand to lightly caress the brunette's cheek. Regina leans into the touch, closing her eyes just briefly. When they open, their eyes meet in a loving gaze. Their short time together felt right. Perhaps even perfection. Their minds cloud in a fog of attraction, respect, and trust. They lean in further until their lips are just inches apart. Then they crash together in a long, sweet, passionate kiss. Hearts race. A whirlwind of thoughts pass through their minds as their lips move together. Is this real? This is too fast. No, this is perfect. Does she really feel this way about me? This feels so right. I can't believe this is happening. Is this love?
They reluctantly break. Smiles shine on both their faces as bright as the sun.
"I'll see you tomorrow?" Emma asks.
"Yes, of course"
"I can't wait," Emma draws Regina in for another kiss, quicker this time.
"Me too," Regina's chocolate eyes melt.
Emma exits the car and begins to walk towards her dorm building. She looks back briefly flashing a smile. Regina grins and touches her lips wishing the connection had never ended.
