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Pre-Triple Date Antics

The day went by as usual for Emma Swan, accept that Regina was much more around, she visited Emma's locker every other class. Walked her there and then has small chats, saying goodbyes after hugs and pecks on the cheek.

Classes were on as normal and before Emma would know it, it would be time to go home. She slammed her locker, carrying bags on her shoulder. Leaning against the locker waiting for Regina to come since she was her only way home. Footsteps came towards her and the blonde grinned to herself.

'Regina there-' She looked up to see it was definitely not Regina, it was Mal, Ursula and Cruella. They looked at Emma as all of them frowned.

'Oh, Hey guys.' Emma said embarrassed.

'So,' Mal muttered. 'You are dating Regina then...' Emma could see her eyes dull at the sound of it.

'Yeah, I am.' Emma muttered. Mal's features darkened more as Emma could see her taking deep breaths in and out. Pursed lips and nodding slowly. Ursula and Cruella stayed quiet as they watched both of them closely.

Mal rubbed the back of her neck and groaned loudly before slamming a hand across a locker causing Emma to wince and quickly fled somewhere else as Emma watched her shadow put her hoodie up.

'Sorry Emma about that.' Ursula assured her. 'We'll see you around.' She gave a slight hug and Cruella didn't say anything and left with Ursula. Leaving Emma there dumbfounded.

Emma walked to Regina's car with the brunette trailing behind her. Mal, Mal, Mal; that's all she could think about. Why did she seemed so pissed to hear Emma and Regina were dating? Does...Does she like her? What the hell is going on?! Mal can't like her they're just friends. Was she jealous? Or was it because of something else? Emma's mind was such a mess.

'Emma.' The blonde heard Regina's voice say, Emma saw that she was beside her now with worry in her eyes, Regina faced her and held both Emma's hands - making her face Regina, she continuously rubbed them softly with her thumb.

'What's wrong?' Regina asked softly as Emma shrugged and faked a smile, she couldn't tell Regina what happened with Mal or else Regina would be madder and yell at her or worse.

'Nothing, just a bit tired that's all.' Regina smiled faintly but nodded, opening the door for Emma, who quickly climbed in as she did the same for the driver's seat. The blonde sighed placing her bag on her lap.

They start driving towards Emma's house; Regina leaned over and gripped her hand on Emma's. Intertwining it and suddenly Emma forgot about Mal.

'What is it that you wanted to talk about?' Regina asked, gulping Emma half smiled.

'Well, Belle is dating someone I think.' Emma said.

'Okay..? What does that have to do with us?' She asked as Emma held onto Regina's hand tighter.

'She wants us to go on a triple date with her and Ruby and Mulan too.' The girl said slowly. Regina had her poker face on. Not smiling or frowning. She just sat there driving while holding Emma's hand.

'Well?' Emma asked, Regina looked over at her and smirked, which could be a good sign.

'Belle wants us to go on a triple date.' The brunette repeated, Emma nodded.

'Yeah at her house.'

'No.' She bluntly said as Emma parted her mouth into an 'o'

'No?' Emma said with her forehead raised.

'No.' The stubborn voice repeated again as Emma turned body to her.

'Why not?'

'I don't do double date's Emma, let alone triple.' Regina said as her partner frowned.

'Please.'

'We haven't even had our first date yet dead.' Regina muttered 'We have just been dating since this morning and you want to have a double date.'

'I know it sounds stupid but please,' Emma begged as Regina looked over at her 'For me.'

Sighing and shaking her head, ' I just have a really bad feeling about this princess.'

'Don't worry; we'll just stay for a movie and some dinner.' Emma said reassuring her 'Besides what's the worst thing that could happen?'

Shrugging she smiled at Emma, 'Yeah alright, I'll guess I'll do it. But you better reward me later.' She winked as Emma rolled her eyes playfully, leaning over to her, giving a soft kiss on the cheek as Regina's eyes widened in surprise.

'I should listen to you more often.' Regina breathed.

Opening the door, sticking keys back into her bag, leading Regina inside. Parents already left for work so it was just Emma and Regina home. She was thankful as she wouldn't have to hear her parents fangirl over her partner.

Dropping bags on the couch, she took out her phone to text Belle that Regina agreed to the unexpected double date. Once she hit send she suddenly felt strong arms around her waist as she looked over to see Regina's head resting on her shoulder. A playful grin was on the girls lips, Regina closed eyes and swayed them. Giggling softly as Regina hummed which echoed in Emma's ear.

'You don't know how much I have always wanted to do this.' Regina whispered into Emma's ear and Emma couldn't help but crack a flushed smile.

'When did you know you liked me?' She asked surprised at herself to have said that. Regina stayed silent for a moment as stopped swaying her. Unraveling arms around Emma and spun her around to meet dark yet beautiful brown eyes. Hands intertwining with Emma's as she smiled flashing teeth.

'When we were in your room reading after that party,' she breathed, 'We both were reading, we had no physical contact, we didn't even talk to each other that much. When I flirted with you - it was to test if you were like other girls. Demanding and easy to get but you weren't to my surprise which interested me.'

She kissed Emma's hand which made her blush even more. 'I saw your eyes light up as you read your book, I watched you as your dainty fingers carefully turned each page as if you were completely absorbed in it and surprisingly it was fascinating for me when I saw your reactions. Then suddenly I realised that I wanted to make you mine even if it was the last thing I'd do.'

Emma was in awe as Regina continued to speak. It was more than she expected to hear, but she was utterly and completely glad that Regina had said so much.

'You make me feel differently, like it's a feeling I'ver never had before with any other person.' She flushed with embarrassment. 'Me and you: we were just sitting there silently reading and for once in my life I felt normal or at ease and at that moment I knew that maybe I needed you.'

Tears started to rise, Emma smiled widely. Her answer was unbelievably wonderful and if Emma Swan could die now - she would die happy. Regina slightly chuckled, rubbing tears away as they streamed down Emma's cheeks.

'Sorry, was that too cheesy?' Regina asked, both letting out a laugh/sob. Emma quickly shook her head and hugged her tightly. She'd never had anyone show such emotion towards her, especially from such an ice queen like Regina.

It was evident both of them had baggage. Emma the girl that loved books and sport but suffered from loneliness and isolation from others. Distance was her way of survival but now she'd let this person in.

Regina the girl that was loved by many but alone in the way that no one knew the real her. She was misunderstood, so was Emma. But now they understood each other; no longer alone.

'It was perfect.' Emma whispered while Regina wrapped arms around her and tightly hugged back.

The brunette breathed, Emma snuggled her face into her neck: probably getting a wonderful T-shirt soaked with overwhelmed tears.

After that breathtaking moment, both were plopped on the sofa watching more 'Once Upon a Time'. Regina's arm around Emma's shoulder, laying there in comfort, as relaxed as possible.

Emma heard her phone give off a chime and she glanced over to Regina not taking any note of it, eyes were glued to the TV. She swore Regina was now hooked on the show. Grinning she reached over to her phone seeing Belle's name flash up.

Belle: Come over tonight around 9pm.x She is dying to meet you two!

Emma: Alright and I'm sure Regina is dying to meet her too xoxo

She looked up at Regina to see she was still completely oblivious to her texting as eyes lit up watching closely at the screen: which only caused Emma to grin again. Oh yeah she's excited to meet her alright.

Belle: Okay, see you at 9 then! Xx :)

Looking at the time which read 6:30 she realised they had three more hours till the dinner.

'Belle says that the dinner is at 9.' Emma said to Regina, who nodded and continued to watch the show.

'Should I make something?' Emma blurted out which caused Regina to stare at her and raise eyebrows.

'Make something?'

'Yeah, I mean should I cook something for the date?' Emma said, Regina laughed and laid down, Emma crawled on top of her chest.

'No,' she answered 'Don't make anything: Belle and her girl will do whatever.'

'But I kind of feel weird not bringing anything.' Emma whined, Regina smiled softly.

'Well I don't know really: I have never been to a triple date before. I'm just glad Ruby and Mulan are going they seem nice.

'Neither have I and I'm glad you think so your Ladyship.' Emma agreed. 'How about I make something then?'

Regina nodded and Emma kissed her on the forehead. 'Care to join?

'I would be honored to help you make an apple turnover if you accept dear.'

Washing the sauce off of hands at the sink Emma again felt Regina's arms come behind her.

'That was fun.' Regina said. 'Were you impressed of my cooking skills princess?'

Emma hummed and nodded, 'But your cutting could use some improvement.'

'Ouch.' She said grabbing the towel and drying hands off. 'My cutting skills are amazing babe. I'll have you know that I make the best turnover in all of Storybrooke.'

'Yeah right.' Emma muttered to him 'Your slices are about an inch wider than mine.'

'The more the merrier.' She simply said throwing the towel at Emma, smirking she threw it back.

'You shouldn't start something Emma.' Regina warned scoffing.

'Try me.' Emma taunted, Regina grinned and started grabbing the sink towels throwing them rapidly at Emma.

'Come on Regina!' She yelled at her to get out of the bathroom.

'Hold on a minute Miss Swan!' She echoed out the bathroom.

'We have 15 minutes to get there! Hurry up!' Emma stormed into her room; peeling clothes off to change. Putting a teal tank top on with a denim jacket and black skinny jeans with flats. A light cough was heard and Emma spun around to meet Regina's dark eyes, who scanned Emma's body and licked lips.

'Maybe you should close the door before stripping off.' Regina chuckled, eyes turning into lust; she winked at Emma and left to head downstairs. Emma's cheeks flushed and head hot, trying to register that Regina saw her naked - well almost naked. She had a bra and panties on, thank god.

As she steadily headed downstairs to meet Regina, with hands in her pockets and a sly look on her face, she could tell she was not going to like the car ride there.