Dark side 13

They found themselves swinging in the hanging love seat on Regina's front porch. They had been talking about everything from Henry's grades to Zelena's pregnancy to all the crazy things that had transpired between the two of them. Regina split the remainder of the bottle of Cabernet Sauvignon between their two glasses and put the bottle on the floor.

Emma smiled up into the starry night, sighing contentedly. She was happy to see that it felt like their relationship had healed somehow. She hadn't felt so comfortable and relaxed in quite a while and it made her tingle. Emma glanced over at the apple tree and the memory of her cutting down one of its branches entered her mind. She snorted and started laughing.

Regina looked over at Emma like she had eight heads. "What's so funny?"

Emma shook her head and nodded her head toward the tree. "I was just remembering that day."

Regina looked over and shook her head, knowing to what Emma was referring. "You were very lucky that day that I didn't have my magic."

Emma leaned over and bumped shoulders playfully with the mayor. "Ah, you talk a good game. But I think secretly you liked the competition. You finally had someone to challenge you."

Regina looked into the green eyes across from her, seeing the moonlight shining in them. Her heart beat a bit faster than necessary. "That may be more true than I care to admit."

The air grew thick around them as they gazed at each other. Finally Regina lifted the wine glass to her lips, eyes never leaving Emma's. She took a small sip and licked her lips. She noticed Emma's chest heaving as she watched Regina's tongue grace across plump red lips. Emma forced herself back into reality. "If someone had said that day that one day we would be here..."

Regina chuckled. "Sitting here, sharing a bottle of wine, enjoying each other's company?" The two met eyes again, the unspoken sexual attraction looming conspicuously in the air. Regina took a deep breath before smiling at Emma's beautifully flustered face. "No. I wouldn't have believed it. It has become...a pleasant surprise.

Emma felt herself melting into Regina's gaze and couldn't resist. "I've missed you, Regina."

Regina smiled simply, swallowing down her emotion. She made sure to maintain eye contact. "I haven't gone anywhere, Emma."

Emma took a deep swig of her wine glass, nearly draining it. "Yeah," she said into the glass. She squeezed her eyes shut before finishing the glass. She looked at Regina before setting her glass on the ground. She looked up at Regina, regret pushing it's way onto her face. "I did." Emma pursed her lips as she was reminded of recent events. "I should go." Regina hesitated a moment before nodding.
Emma wanted to say so much more, but couldn't find the courage. Instead she slapped her thighs and stood up. She turned to face Regina who had also stood up from the swinging chair. She met her eyes shyly. "Thank you. Tonight was...nice." Regina sighed and squeezed her lips together. She nodded. "Yes, indeed it was."

Emma sucked in a breath and held it as she looked at Regina, uncertain how she wanted this evening to end. Finally it came out. "Good night. Regina. Good night. Thanks again."

Regina's heart was racing, knowing exactly what Emma was going through. There was no way she was going to push the Savior and risk scaring her off. "You're welcome. Any time, Emma. Good night."

They held eyes for a few seconds until finally Emma moved to push by Regina and to the walkway. Regina made sure that there was only enough room that Emma had to physically brush shoulders with her. As they made contact both women moved their faces toward the other, so that for a moment they were inches apart. At this moment they made eye contact, and the mutual attraction was understood and confirmed.

Both women shivered as they parted, Emma looking behind her as she descended down the walkway. She coyly waved goodbye before thrusting her hands in her pockets and stalking away from the mayoral mansion.

Regina waved meekly before squeezing her eyes shut and shaking her head. While trying to clear her mind of traitorous thoughts, her emotions betrayed her and instead found herself blushing and thirsting for the next time she would see the sheriff.