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Socially Awkward Gatherings

Emma came back to the silent room to be seen by Belle spinning around in her black leather chair, her eyes hinted with sadness. Belle noticed Emma's presence and went back to her bubbly self.

'Hey!' She said with a smile 'Got everything?' Emma decided to go with it and gave Belle a smile back, what was wrong? But Emma could never ask her that; she would rather things be nice than awkward between them.

'Yup, did you?' Emma asked her with a hint of concern. She nodded gleefully and headed to Emma's bed stool which held a small bag. Belle grabbed it and waved around; inside Emma heard a little rumble of items clattering.

'Everything is in here.' Emma flashed another smile and walked towards her.

'Thanks for everything Belle.'

'No problem, that's what friends do for each other.' Belle turned her head towards the digital clock and looked back at Emma. 'How about we go now?'

Emma hesitated, they weren't even there but she already felt nervous; this may sound lame but it's the first party Emma had agreed to go to. So she replied with a nod and they both walked out.

'Mum! I'm leaving to go to the party.' Emma thought she would never say those words in a million years. It was silent so she gathered that her mum was still sleeping, she shrugged and headed out. Her mum could call me anytime she wants to. Checked her bag one more time before getting into her car.

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ecking she had everything Emma went through her list; Towel, check. Emergency bikini, check. Phone, obviously, check. A book, check. Emma always like to bring a book with her for an emergency for when she gets bored and helps a lot when it gets awkward in conversations plus Emma's a little shy so didn't think she'd be talking to anyone.

Belle's car didn't have a top so it was quite windy. Emma put on some shorts and a light blue tank top with a hoodie. Putting the radio on and of course both of them started singing and dancing in the car, they always did this; what kind of best friends don'tdo this.

Stopping singing to here Belle's angelic voice take over; placing her hands up; the fast yet smooth wind hitting Emma's arms. Emma looked at Belle as she continued to sing. She knew that the brunette was going to be famous one day because of her voice. Both smile at each other as the chorus came on.

Singing loudly, sure that everyone knew their voice now, both start laughing once they came up to the cabin. Emma wondered how she knew this place so well but didn't bother to ask. It didn't matter after all. They faced the cabin it was only 8 o'clock and the music was LOUD, the windows had shadows of people dancing and laughing. The house was bouncing up and down from the amount of people.

Suddenly a text from Ruby appeared saying that Mulan had got the flu and they were going to have to miss tonight Emma was now more nervous than ever, she was really shy and has no idea what to do at a party, gulping and tightening her grip on Belle's shoulder. Without Ruby and Mulan she'd only have Belle.

'If you grip any harder, I think you're going to squish it.' Belle said, making Emma give her a faint smile.

'Sorry,' Emma let go and placed her arms by her side.

'Don't worry okay?' Belle assured the blonde, rubbing Emma's back 'I'll be with you the whole time.' Giving her a tight hug, both started moving in towards the cabin. Emma thought the cabin was quite spacious now it was a tight fit, moving across bodies still holding Belle's arm as she pulled them through the wild crowd. They came up to the familiar kitchen, Belle pulled out a stool for Emma.

'Stay here,' She yelled towards the blonde 'I'll get us drinks. What do you want?' Emma sat down, really not wanting her to leave but she was quenched.

'Water!' Emma yelled back at her, she laughed, Emma swore she said 'Of course' Watching her as she disappears into the crowd, leaving Emma alone, surrounded by intoxicated teens. This was a bad idea coming here. She grew more and more nervous as minutes passed by.

'Hey!' Emma jumped at the mere sound; turning to face icy eyes.

'Oh Hi Cruella.' she responded, trying to catch her breath. Cruella flashed a smile while crossing her arms over her head.

'What are you doing here?' The girl asked 'Everyone is waiting for you over there.' She pointed her finger over towards the pool, bunches of teenagers swimming and hollering and splashing everywhere. Emma spotted Regina sitting on the sofa along with Ursula, Mal, and...Belle?

Why didn't she come tell Emma? But by the looks of things that place is a little too wild. Bella and Ursula were chatting whilst Regina was in the middle with Mal right next to her. Regina looked a little annoyed and Mal was just sitting there.

'Come 'on now. Let's go.' Cruella suddenly grabbed Emma's hand and rushed toward the group. Emma's knees grew weak as everyone's eyes fell on them.

'Oh and this one time-' Belle continued to talk, more and more Regina became disinterested. She was really only talking about herself and bragging about the good things she's done and Regina hated when people did things like that but of course Belle couldn't take a hint.

Ursula seemed interested though and Mal was just quiet. Even though she has a wild looking appearance she's actually really shy. Regina mentally groaned and rolled her eyes, slumping down as Belle went on about herself.

Suddenly the distinct chatter among people dialed down as Cruella and Emma; hand in hand, came up to the group. Cruella's face plastered with a huge grin as if she was praising herself at what she had found.

Emma on the other hand had her head down avoiding eye contact with all of them. Her body fidgeting and her hand shaking, she let go of Cruella's hand as she let go also, both not facing each other. Regina had a bad feeling about this.

'Emma!' Ursula yelled swinging her arms around Emma; Regina clenched her jaw and quietly tightened her fist as Emma faintly smiled back at Ursula and stood there.

'Where have you been?' Mal joined in, she started walking towards Emma, and pushed Ursula off. 'We've all been waiting for you.'

Belle then stood up and ran to Emma 'Yeah girlie I thought I told you to meet me here.' Her smile was obviously fake but Emma let it slide.

Emma raised her eyes at Belle and shaped her lips in a perfect 'o', 'Sorry must've not heard you from the loud music.' She apologised.

This angered Regina a little. Belle already confessed her 'love' to Regina but Regina knew she only liked her me her appearance not for the real her. Regina rejected her because she also knew she was trying to get revenge on Cruella for cheating on her but it's Cruella, she does things.

Belle and Emma hugged firmly as Regina sat there and watched. Cruella looked at her, "Darling, why are you so quiet?' She sat next to the girl, placing her elbow on her shoulder 'You are the host of this party.'

Regina scoffed at her and shrugged her off, Cruella leaned to her ear and started whispering 'You know...Emma's in a bikini.' Regina's ears perked up, and glared at the girl, she gave Regina a smirk and crossed her arms like she won 5 awards or something.

Biting the inside of her cheek to hold back her urge to see Emma in that bathing suit, she must be gorgeous. Wait. Oh god, was Regina starting to like Emma? Oh no. She can't be its just a game.

Cruella stared at Regina and saw right through her, she gave the girl one last final smirk and started walking to Emma and placing her arm around her. Regina could tell by her determination that this was more than just a game to Cruella.

Cruella wanted Emma Swan and once she got her, she was going to break her heart. If she though Regina was going to let that slide; she had another thing coming, alright Cruella De Vil. She wanted to fight? Regina would bring a war.