Hi guys! This one focuses on Emma and Ruby quite a bit. Let me know what you think and I hope you enjoy! -hopelesslyhopeful7211

Regina drops Emma off at her dorm's parking lot leaving her with a lingering kiss to go.

The blonde begins to walk towards the building where her class is located. I am so going to get shit done today! Everything will turn out great for us, just watch. Fuck, I haven't even checked my phone at all. She pulls out her phone and notices the missed call from Ruby and Belle. Her class obligations come rushing into her mind. Shit! We didn't completely put together that paper yet! At least the hotel has internet, so there will be time later. She shrugs entering the building. Were they worried about me? Oh, when I see Ruby today I'm going to ask if she thinks her granny will hire me to be a waitress. I'm sure it'll be no problem. See, I have ideas to make things better. She applauds herself in her mind. The blonde enters the classroom and takes a seat next to her friend, Ruby.


Regina begins to drive back to the hotel. The gas light in the Benz comes on after a few miles. Ugh! She pulls into the closest gas station and begins pumping gas. I know I told Emma that I would relax today, but I can't just sit around and do nothing. I should put together the rest of that assignment. It's just a matter of copying and pasting really. She notices a guy with a six pack of beer walk by. Hmm, maybe I should peruse the selection? If I pick something out for us later then that definitely counts as relaxing.

She finishes pumping gas and then walks into the gas station. She reads the sign over the fridge doors: Beer Cave. Clever! She rolls her eyes at her sarcasm. She looks through the different types of beers. There's a lot in here, but I don't usually drink beer. She sighs, but then notices an apple ale. Oh my god, apples? This will probably taste nice. I hope Emma will enjoy it too. She takes the drinks up to the counter, pays, and then begins to travel the rest of the way to the hotel.


"What the fuck, Swan! Where have you been?" Ruby whisper yells while slapping the blonde's arm.

"Ouch! I'm sorry, long story," she shudders as she recalls what happened in her mind.

"We were getting worried. What happened?"

The professor walks in the room.

"I'll tell you everything after class"

Time passes slowly. The professor's monotone voice rambles on and on. Fuck, how am I supposed to pay attention to this? Emma feels like she's about to nod off, but thankfully class is finally over. Ruby and Emma meet in the hallway.

"So what the fuck happened?" Ruby inquires concerned.

"Well first, we finished the assignment. I promise," the blonde attempts to avoid the subject.

"No, Emma, what happened? Seriously"

Emma lets out a deep sigh and begins to explain, "So, we kind of decided to work at her apartment since, you know, things have gotten a little more than friendly. After we finished our part of the assignment we were waiting to hear from you guys and got a little distracted if you catch my drift. Then her super homophobe mom walked in," the blonde cringes and scrunches up her eyes.

"What!" Ruby yells loudly. The rest of the people in the hallway begin to stare. She quickly ducks her head and pulls Emma by the wrist into the nearest empty classroom.

"Emma, oh my god! How are you not dead right now?" she speaks louder now.

"Regina stood up for us and we ran away. I thought her mom was going to beat the shit out of me," her voice cracks, "I mean it's still possible. I think that she might kick Regina out," she frowns, "Is there any way your granny would let me waitress with you? I have to have another income just in case things get worse"

"Yeah, of course," the brunette's tone turns more casual, "So, dude, are you guys like for real together now? Because if so," she squeals and jumps.

"I, uh, I mean yeah," Emma blushes, "I love her"

"Ahhh! Oh my god, so cute, Emma," the brunette pulls the blonde in for a huge hug which traps Emma's arms against her sides.

"Come on, Rubes! You're crushing me!" the blonde complains, smiling.

"I just love seeing you happy," Ruby lets go and they begin to exit the empty classroom.

"Hey, if you want I could just take you over to the diner with me now to get a head start training," Ruby offers.

"Yeah, sounds great! Let me just let Gina know," she pulls out her phone to send a text.

"Eeep! Gina? That's so adorable, Swan," Ruby bumps into the blonde playfully and Emma begins to blush again while grinning.

"Hey babe, I got a job! I'll get a ride back with Ruby here in a few hours. Love you!" Emma presses send and they walk towards Ruby's car.


Regina finishes putting the assignment all together. She proofreads to make sure it flows properly. Looks pretty good. Yay, I'm productive! She giggles at her thoughts. Okay, so relaxing now. Hmm, I did bring these comfy shorts. I'll change into these. She quickly puts on the shorts. Okay, but this blouse does not match. I don't have anything else. She glances around the room and spots one of Emma's loose t-shirts. She grins and changes into the t-shirt. She closes her eyes and takes in the aroma of the other woman. Emma smells so good! She hops on the bed and waits for Emma to need her to come pick her up.

After a little while she hears her phone vibrate. Worry temporarily flashes across her mind as she thinks that it could be her mother. She hesitantly looks down, but sees it is Emma and smiles brightly.

"Hey babe, I got a job! I'll get a ride back with Ruby here in a few hours. Love you!"

A job? Oh, that's interesting. She never mentioned looking for one.

"Okay, dear. I love you too!"

"You are relaxing, right? :)"

Regina laughs and quickly takes a picture of herself in her comfy shorts and Emma's t-shirt while lounging on the bed. She adds the caption, "Of course, dear :)" and presses send.

She gets off the bed and walks over to the mini fridge. Since I don't have to drive to pick Emma up now then I can have one of these. She picks up a bottle, twists the cap off, and takes a sip. Wow, that's really good! She hops back on the bed, settles in, and begins to wait for Emma to come back.