Hi guys! So we're at the last chapter of this fic. This chapter is quite a bit longer than usual, but I wanted to try to include a little bit of everything here at the end. Some drama, smut, fluff, humor coming up. I want to give a special thank you to everyone who has taken the time to read, follow, fave, and review. I appreciate it all so much! Hopefully I didn't disappoint too much with my first multi-chapter fic. I'm sure I'll be writing more in the future. Feel free to check me out on Tumblr. The link is in my bio. As always, let me know what you think and I hope you enjoy! -hopelesslyhopeful7211
"Regina, you're being ridiculous! She's not good for you!" Cora yells angrily as the two women walk away. They're not coming back? How absurd and childish.
"Ma'am, is everything okay?" the butler re-enters the room with a shocked expression on his face. After all, he did just witness two young women quickly running away from the room after loud yelling.
The adrenaline leaves the older woman's body. Maybe I should've been more…polite? About my opinions.
"Yes, thank you," she shrugs him off.
Emma and Regina arrive back at the restaurant. They walk in hand-in-hand as they smile at Granny at the counter and enter the kitchen.
"Hey! You get my text?" Ruby jumps in front of them from around the corner causing Emma to grasp at her heart.
"Fuck, Ruby you have got to stop doing that," Emma playfully slaps her friend's arm, "What text?"
"Ugh, you didn't read it?" she rolls her eyes, "Well I'll just ask you now. Do you guys want to go on a double date with Belle and me?"
The couple's eyes light up and Emma responds, "Yes, of course!"
Regina nods in agreement.
Ruby jumps in the air and claps her hands in delight, "Yes!"
"I have a big interview coming up. How about some time after that?" Regina suggests.
Emma adds, "Yeah, so if you get it we celebrate. If you don't then we can cheer you up," Regina glares at the blonde, "But who are we fucking kidding, you're totally going to get it babe," she kisses Regina's cheek which appeases her.
"Yay! Sounds so fun!" Ruby declares.
Granny sticks her head into the kitchen, "Ruby, quit yapping! Get back to work!"
Ruby sighs and brings the two women into a quick hug, "I've gotta go"
Emma and Regina laugh as the watch the puppy-like brunette bounce away. They head upstairs to their room.
"This feels like déjà vu," Regina points out as Emma stands behind her zipping her interview dress.
The blonde grins, "Well, this time it's for real. You so got this, babe," she hugs her around the waist and they look at themselves in the mirror. Emma notices the brunette frown.
"What's wrong?" the blonde asks, concerned.
Regina sighs. My mother hasn't even bothered to apologize and it's been days. I thought she would get over this by now. I told Emma that I'm fine with not having her in my life, but she is my mother after all. Mother isn't correct by any means, but I can't explain it. She's family.
Regina shrugs, "It's nothing, dear". Regina turns around to face the other woman. She tries her best sincere smile, but it does not reach her eyes and Emma can't help but notice.
The blonde frowns, "Did I do something?"
Regina genuinely laughs, "No, of course not. It's just this whole situation with Mother is still in my head. I will get over it. It's not a big deal"
"Okay, babe"
Yeah, this is a big deal. She's not fooling me. I'll fix this once and for all.
"Good luck, babe," Emma whispers as their lips remain touching. They stand next to the Benz.
Regina grins and gives the blonde another full kiss. She pulls Emma closer into her as Emma gently pushes her into the side of the Benz placing her knee indiscreetly between the brunette's legs. She doesn't hesitate to explore with her tongue before letting go. Regina playfully pushes her away and Emma fans herself with her hand.
"Phew! Hot!" The blonde exclaims.
Regina rolls her eyes, "Love you, dear," she sits down in the driver's seat.
"Love you too!" Emma calls out, blowing a kiss as she begins to walk back into the restaurant.
"Hey, Rubes, can I borrow your car?" Emma asks casually.
Ruby squints her eyes to try to figure out why Emma would request this all of a sudden. Emma's bright green eyes widen and she pouts her bottom lip out slightly in her best puppy dog fashion.
Ruby relaxes her expression, "Fine, but be careful. Keys are on the hook in the kitchen"
"Thank you, thank you!" Emma hops and quickly retrieves the keys.
Emma's heart pounds reminiscent of the first time she was here. Still fucking intimidating. Shit. Why am I here? I never help, but Regina looked so sad. I have to be brave and do this. She sucks in the air and then slowly lets it out. Okay, I got this! You can do it, Swan.
"Miss Swan?" the butler opens the door.
Fuck, I guess I was standing here too long. Can't run now.
"Uh, yeah. Is Miss Mills here?" she runs her fingers through her hair nervously.
"Yes. Please come in and I will inform her of your presence," he opens the door wider.
"Okay, cool"
The man leads Emma into the large foyer and again the excessive beauty of the mansion bombards the blonde. I swear it's like you can't see it all in one day. Must require a two day pass minimum or something. She grins to herself at her joke.
"Have a seat here and I'm sure she will be with you soon"
Emma studies her surroundings getting caught up in different pieces of art. Her eyes linger on a fabulous abstract portrait. These make no fucking sense, but I keep staring. I suppose that's the point. These artists are smart as hell.
Her thoughts are interrupted as the man leads Cora down the spiral staircase. Emma stands as they approach.
"Miss Swan. I would love to say that it's nice to see you again," Cora smirks.
Emma winces. Oh god, this isn't good. Remember, you're not here to fight, Swan.
"Miss Mills, I'm sorry to bother you, but I just had to try to talk to you again for Regina's sake"
If it's for Regina. Cora crosses her arms defensively, "Okay, go on"
"Ma'am, I love your daughter very much and I know you do too. I also know that you have problems with me, but it looks like I'm not going anywhere for the foreseeable future. Can we please be civil for Regina? She loves both of us and it puts her in a bad position when you and I don't get along. I don't like to see her upset when she feels like she can't talk to you"
Emma looks hopefully at the older woman. She has to try harder. For Regina.
"Miss Swan, it took a lot of courage for you to speak so honestly with me. I will take what you said into consideration," Cora answers vaguely and begins to back away until she fully turns around. She leaves Emma standing alone.
Emma tilts her head in confusion. Uh, what the fuck was that? That wasn't an answer.
The butler appears beside Emma, "Miss Swan, I will see you out"
"You're back!" Ruby exclaims as Emma enters the restaurant.
Emma tosses the keys back to the brunette and she makes the catch, "Yeah, fucking Regina's mom is weird"
"Oo, spill!" Ruby throws off her apron which lands on the counter and pulls Emma by the wrist to a back table.
Emma rolls her eyes and picks at her nails under the table, "I went to talk to Miss Mills because Regina seemed upset about the whole, you know, situation," Ruby nods to confirm, "so I asked if we could be civil and she was just like I'll take it into consideration and walked away without even saying bye or anything"
The brunette's brows crinkle as she takes in this information. "That's hella weird, Em. But she at least is considering it, so I guess that is something to be hopeful about"
Emma's head bounces as she agrees, "Yeah, it was a much better interaction than previously"
Ruby grins, "See, always find the positive," she stands and places a hand on the blonde's shoulder, "I better get back to work before Granny catches me again"
Emma laughs, "Okay, Rubes"
The bell on the door rings indicating a new patron. Regina walks in.
"Regina! How did it go?" Ruby, who just claimed she had to get back to work, wastes no time rushing over.
Should I fake that I didn't get it? No, too cliché. Plus Regina can't contain her smile, "I got it"
Emma strides over and she and Ruby bring Regina into a group hug.
"That's so great, babe. I told you there was nothing to worry about," Emma whispers in her girlfriend's ear.
They all pull apart from the hug.
"So looks like we're going to be celebrating," Ruby states with a grin.
"Yes, looks like it," Regina tries to contain her prideful smirk, "I can't wait"
"Ruby! How many times do I have to tell you, child!" Granny yells from across the restaurant.
Ruby rolls her eyes, "Shit. I'll talk to you guys later"
The two woman enter their apartment upstairs. Emma throws her jacket over a chair revealing just a white tank top. Regina immediately kicks off her heels and sighs in relief.
"I can't stand wearing heels for so long," Regina confesses.
"Fuck, I don't even try. You pull them off great. I would trip all over the place," Emma walks into the kitchen and opens the fridge. She stares at the options, but doesn't commit to anything. She closes the door.
Regina joins her in the kitchen, "You're too hard on yourself, dear"
The blonde turns and leans her back against the fridge. She crosses her arms, lifts her chin up, and smirks, "I don't think so on this one. I really suck at wearing heels"
Regina gazes at the blonde from just a few steps away. She lets her eyes wander over the other woman's body. The way she crosses her arms creates ample cleavage and accentuates her toned arms. Regina's eyes darken with lust.
Regina steps forward, closing the distance. Emma tilts her head down and touches her forehead against the brunette's. She lightly runs her fingers over the blonde's arms, "Then show me something you don't suck at"
The blonde closes her eyes. Hmm, seductive. She opens them again and meets chocolate eyes. Emma uncrosses her arms and takes control of Regina's hips. She pulls her possessively into her body. Regina gasps and looks deeply into darkened emerald eyes.
"Okay, maybe I will"
Their lips crash together like waves hitting the shore. Emma clutches Regina's shapely ass. Especially so in that tight dress. The brunette chews at Emma's bottom lip and she groans in pleasure. Her hands wander under Emma's tank top. She explores all over her soft flesh. From her stomach, breasts, and back. Working her up. Working herself up. She feels a familiar pool of heat rise. She can't get enough of her body. She finally lifts Emma's tank top over her head and tosses it aside.
Emma lines kisses down the brunette's neck and steps forward. She leans down and easily scoops Regina up in her arms. They giggle together as Emma carries her a step. She places her ass down with a thud on the kitchen counter.
Regina scoots forward and wraps her legs around the blonde's bare stomach. Her dress bunches around her waist exposing her lace thong. Regina's core throbs against Emma's body. She wants to be even closer. She needs to be closer.
Emma's cheeks are flushed pink. The brunette takes her girlfriend's face in her hands and they kiss passionately. Emma begins to unzip the back of Regina's dress. She exposes olive skin down to her lower back. She nails glide over her back.
A ringtone begins to blare from across the room. It's Regina's. Emma pauses her advances. Regina sighs, but quickly decides to not let anything ruin the mood.
"Ignore it," the brunette instructs.
The blonde nods and pulls the top of her dress down off her shoulders. She is met with plump breasts contained by a lacy bra. She unsnaps the bra and carelessly throws it on the floor.
Emma looks up and meets chocolate eyes after appreciating the view, "You're beautiful". Her voice is low and soft. Her tone genuine. She never thought she would have someone so amazing. Someone that makes her feel like she is home.
Regina blushes and smiles at the other woman, "I love you so much"
"I love you too," the blonde replies with a megawatt smile.
Emma caresses the brunette's thighs while she explores her neck and breasts with kisses. She uses her thumb to tease her over her panties. She can already feel wetness on the fabric. Regina moans in Emma's ear at the brief touches. Needing more. She does her best to try to shimmy out of her panties. Emma notices her struggle and helps. Once removed she also tosses them onto the floor in the growing pile of clothing.
The blonde bends over and kisses the inside of Regina's thighs. She moves closer and closer to her destination. The brunette squirms with anticipation.
Emma finally gives in. She grabs Regina's ass, pulling her even closer and her tongue slips inside. Regina's eyes roll back in her head and she struggles to contain her emotions. Contain? Who cares about containing? She gives herself fully to Emma. She rocks her hips to the motion. Her mind goes numb. Emma removes her tongue, but fills her with her fingers accelerating the pace faster. The brunette's heart beats quicker. And faster until climax. Regina's body ripples with waves of pleasure.
Regina collapses into Emma's arms, resting her head on her shoulder. She gives her neck kisses as she hugs the blonde tight.
"You're amazing, dear"
Regina stalls until she is ready to check her cell phone. She sighs at the name on the screen: Mother.
Emma throws her arm over the brunette's shoulder and gives her a curious look. Regina turns the phone around to show the blonde the screen.
"Oh," a feeling of fear strikes Emma. Oh my god, I didn't tell Regina about going to see her mom. I don't know what she is going to say. Oh my god, she's going to leave me.
Regina almost presses play on the voice mail, but Emma throws her hand over the phone, "Can I tell you something first?"
Regina's eyes widen with shock, "Yes, of course, dear"
Okay, I'll just get this over with. She blurts out, "I went to talk to your mom today"
"What? How?" Regina asks confused.
Emma looks down, "Well, you seemed upset about it earlier, so I asked Ruby if I could borrow her car to go try to talk to your mom"
"Well how did it go?" she asks hesitantly.
"Good, I think. She said she'd consider being civil"
"Okay, dear," Regina nods.
Emma frowns, "Are you mad?"
She places a hand on the blonde's thigh, "No, dear. I understand why you did it and I believe it must've helped if she is calling. I trust you". Emma studies Regina's chocolate eyes and sees no deception.
"Thanks, babe," Emma pulls her into a quick hug.
"Let's see what she wants," Regina presses play on the voice mail.
Cora's voice plays into the room, "Hello darling. I just wanted to apologize for how things turned out the other day. I will be civil from now on. I hope to hear from you soon"
The brunette smiles, "You did it, Emma"
Regina and Emma walk hand-in-hand into the seafood restaurant. The scent of the seafood immediately hits Emma's nose. Fucking unsettling. Belle waves when they enter and they go sit down beside them.
Regina points to the tank of lobsters, "I hate seeing these kinds of tanks"
Belle jumps in, "I know! Me too!"
The host calls the group to their table and they all have a seat.
"So who wants a round of drinks? It's on us," Ruby offers.
Regina and Emma lock eyes and then turn to the other two women. Emma answers with a wink, "If it's on you then of course!"
Ruby play slaps Emma's arm and orders the drinks.
They all spend the dinner celebrating Regina's new job. They all laugh, joke, and get lost in fun conversations.
Regina looks around at the table. Her heart warms at the sight. Emma, Ruby, and Belle all joke about one of their professors. Ruby has her arm around the back of Belle's chair as she talks. Emma's green eyes are bright and they water with excessive laughter.
Emma turns to Regina. She smiles bright and places a hand on her thigh under the table, "What do you think?"
Regina grins. This is what it feels like to finally belong.
THE END
