-Red-
I sit up in the bed and look around for Natalie. I hear Dani's laugh in the kitchen and climb out of the bed. I walk into the kitchen and see Natalie dancing around with Dani on her hip laughing.
"Momma!" Dani exclaims reaching for me. Natalie spins around and smirks. I stand there stunned in shock, she just called me momma.
"Momma!" she repeats and Natalie places her in my arms before pecking my lips lightly. "Good morning beautiful" she says and I sigh.
We sit down at the table to eat breakfast and I feed Dani from my lap. "I'm going to take Dani by Snow's then I'm going to see if I can get my job back at the hospital." Natalie says and I smile.
"I'm really proud of you babe. So we will all meet up at the diner tonight for dinner than?" I ask and she nods.
-later
Dani and I sit in the booth at Granny's waiting on Natalie. I have called her a few times and she won't answer.
A moment later the door to Granny's opens and some blond stranger comes in carrying Natalie. "Natalie!" I exclaim jumping up and running over to the women.
"What happened?" I ask as the woman sits her down in a chair. "I found her wandering around out by the town line and then she collapsed."
"Who are-…?"
"Sarah!" Dani's little voice yells as she runs over to the woman.
Sarah picks her up and hugs Dani. I look the woman over. So this is her, the woman my Natalie was with in New York.
"What brings you to town Sarah?" I ask coldly and she looks me over. "You're Ruby? You're her." She says and I nod.
The door opens and Regina walks in. she sees Sarah holding Dani and looks over at me. "You!" Sarah snaps and Regina looks confused.
"What?" she asks
"You're the Evil Queen." Sarah says and everyone in the diner is shocked. Sarah looks at me "yes I'm from the Enchanted Forest. I was cursed as a child and brought to this world."
We hear a groan from the chair and see Natalie sitting up holding her head. "Babe!" I exclaim and kneel in front of her.
"Don't touch me!" she snaps
I reel back looking at her shocked. Natalie looks over and sees Sarah. "Did you fallow me?" she asks and Sarah shrugs. "I couldn't let you go that easily."
Natalie stands slowly "we went over this yesterday. I am staying here." Natalie says and I look at her shocked. They talked yesterday?
Natalie looks over at Dani. "What are you wearing honey? When did you change?" she asks and we all look at Natalie worried.
"Nat what's the last thing you remember?" I ask moving to touch her shoulder but she smacks my hand away.
"Don't touch me." She hisses and Regina steps closer. "Sweetheart what's the last thing you remember?" she asks and Natalie looks at her.
"Dani and I got here yesterday." She says and I feel my heart break. "Love why were you in the woods?" I ask and she glares at me.
"I don't have to tell you anything." She snaps and I step back slowly. Regina steps up to her and takes her hands.
"Honey two months have passed since you came back to town. Sarah…" she looks over at the blond "its Sarah right?" the blond nods. Regina looks back and Natalie "Sarah found you out by the town line."
Natalie looks around confused and shocked as the blood drains from her face. I step forward to soothe her but she cuts a glare at me and I step back.
"Momma!" Dani calls and Natalie steps closer but Dani reaches over to me. I take her from Sarah and hold her close.
Natalie stalks closer to me glaring. "Momma?!" she snaps and I look around worried. Regina steps in front of me. "Honey you and Red have made up and Red is Dani's other mother." Regina explains but Natalie keeps stalking at me.
She grabs her head groaning. I put out a hand but stop. Sarah moves over and wraps her arms around Natalie. "Shh honey, its ok" she whispers and I let out a low growl.
Sarah's head snaps up "did you just growl at me?" she questions and Natalie grabs her hand. "No!... no she didn't."
Sarah rests her hands on Natalie's cheeks. "Its ok love, I know about this town. I'm from the enchanted forest to." She explains and Natalie leans forward wrapping her arms around Sarah.
"Get your hands off her!" I snarl and Regina takes Dani out of my arms. Natalie steps back and glares at me. "Excuse me?" she snaps
"Your mine" I say and she steps closer to me and I feel the deathly energy radiating off her. "No I'm not, I haven't been yours in a long time. You were the one who cheated and broke us." She says and I wince and let out a low whine.
Natalie turns back to Sarah. "Are you staying in town?" she asks and Sarah nods "yes I am. I'm going to get a room and the inn I guess."
"No you will stay with Dani and I at Regina's" she says and I look over at Regina who looks at me worriedly.
Regina walks over to Natalie and Nat takes Dani out of her arms. "Honey you don't live with me. You moved in with Red." Natalie looks at me her eyes wide with panic.
Her breathing becomes deeper. I step closer but Sarah wraps her arms around her. "Breath Nat, good girl deep breaths" she whispers soothingly.
"Well for the night we are staying with you if that's ok." Natalie asks and Regina looks over her shoulder at me.
I have bitten a hole in my mouth. "Red let's talk real quick." Regina says moving me away from the little group.
I look over my shoulder to see Sarah kissing Natalie's head and petting Dani's hair. I let out a growl and Regina pushes me further away.
"What's going on?" she says and I shake my head.
"I have no idea; she has lost her memories back till when she first got here. I can't lose her, my heart can't take it." I say and I see Natalie's head shift barely to hear us.
"Let me take them home to stay the night and we will see what we can do in the meantime." Regina says and I look over her shoulder to see Sarah petting Nat's cheek.
"You won't let them share a room?" I ask and Natalie's head snaps up to glare at me. Regina smirks slightly. "I will do my best but you know Natalie."
I nod slowly "take Dani with you two, maybe that will help keep them from doing anything." I say and Regina nods.
"My heart can't take this. I know what it's like to have her back and to have Dani. I can't do this, I'm going to die." I say and Regina leans forward to kiss my head lightly.
-Natalie-
Regina kisses Red's head and I am shocked. Why would she do that? The bitch cheated on me. I can't lie though my heart does a little flutter at the sight of her. What was Regina saying? It's been two months since I got back. I forgave her? I just can't see that happening.
Regina and Red walk back over to us. Sarah's grip on my hand tightens and I feel a little relieved at having her back beside me.
Red reaches out and takes Dani. "Ok sweetheart you are going to go with Granma and Mommy tonight. I will see you tomorrow." Red says before kissing Dani lightly on the head.
Dani looks at me confused but hugs Red. "Ok Momma, but we coming home tomorrow right?" she asks totally confused and I feel bad at it.
"I hope so baby" Red says kissing her again before handing her to Regina. She looks over at me "Natalie can I talk to you?" she asks and I make no move to fallow her.
"Please?" she asks and I nod before taking my hand out of Sarah's which Red notices and narrows her eyes at.
I fallow Red out the door and stop. She turns around to look at me. I can feel the concern and love pouring off her.
"What's up?" I ask coldly
She sighs and reaches out for me before dropping her hands. "Nat, I know you don't remember but we have made up. I know your confused and need space. I understand that, but please… please" she takes my hands bringing them up to her chest.
"Please don't do anything rash tonight. Please don't sleep with her because you are angry with me… please" she finishes with a whisper.
I pull my hands from hers "you were the one who cheated on me Red." I say and her head drops. She steps closer to me and slowly wraps her arms around me. I move to step out of them but she tightens them.
"I know I did sweetheart, and you forgave me once. I just have to hope you can do it again." She says before leaning back.
"Let go of me Red" I snap but she doesn't move. "Red let go of me!" I repeat and the door opens letting Sarah come out.
"you should let go of her." She tells red. Red glares at her but slowly lets go. When she has almost completely released me she leans down and kisses me deeply.
I push against her as she kisses me urgently. Her tongue licks at my lips and teeth begging me for entrance. Desperately, trying to make me remember or not forget. I shove off of her and step closer to Sarah who lets her arm fall around me.
Red drops her arms to her sides as she looks at me sadly. "I love you Natalie Anderson." She whispers and I feel a pull at my heart.
Sarah and I turn to leave and I see Regina come out to hug Red. I tilt my head to hear what they say. "Take care of my girls Regina." Red says
"you know I will Red. We will figure it out hon." Regina tells her before walking over to me with Dani. Dani grabs my hand and I grab Sarah's.
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When we get to the mansion Regina sets Dani up on the couch. I walk over and tuck her in. she looks sad and I feel instant guilt.
"Mommy why we no go home with Momma?" she asks and its just more reassurance that I must have forgiven Red.
"Because I wanted to stay with your Granma tonight and see Sarah." I try to explain but Dani still looks upset.
All of the sudden I see it in her eyes as she kicks the blankets off and cross her arms. "I want my momma!" she screams and I am taken aback at this display.
"Danielle Anderson! Stop right now! You can see Red in the morning!" I say and she glares at me before lying down.
I kiss her head softly before moving into the kitchen where Regina and Sarah are staring at each other. I look between them.
"what now?" I ask peeved and they snap out of it.
"nothing babe." Sarah says and I sigh before sitting down in a chair. Regina hands me a cup and I take a sip. "I'll set up the guest room for Sarah and you can take your old room Natalie." Regina says and I raise an eyebrow.
"Natalie Anderson you do not want to argue with me. I know you lost your memory and the most resent thing you remember is arguing with Red and dating Sarah. But you aren't sharing a room with her under my roof when Dani is here." Regina says and I size her up before nodding.
"fine" Regina forces a smile before leaving the room.
Sarah takes my hand over the table. "I'm so happy to see you." She says and I smile weakly. "I'm sorry I didn't tell you about being from the enchanted forest but I didn't know how to." She says and I wave her off.
"I understand. I just cant do any of this right now. I am very happy to see you, but I'm tired and my head is killing me, my kid hates me and apparently I have made up and been living with my ex. So I'm just going to need the night." I whisper and she nods compassionately.
She leans forward and kisses my head. "I will see you in the morning darling. Sleep well." She says before leaving the kitchen.
I check on Dani one more time before climbing the stairs to my old room. I change and slowly climb into bed. Once in the darkness I can feel Red's wolf howling in sadness and pain.
I close my eyes and prepare for sleep but Red is pacing somewhere crazily and its making my wolf anxious to soothe her.
I can forgive her; I don't think it will take to long. But I don't think I can ever trust her again. The pain in my heart is to new and raw.
I glance over at the clock and see that its one o'clock and Red is still pacing, keeping me awake and uncomfortable. I sigh and feel around for my phone.
I find it and nearly blind myself with the light in the darkness. I find Red on speed dial two with a heart next to her name. I growl before pushing send and waiting. A moment later I hear her voice fill the phone.
"Nat hey. Why are you still up its late?" she gets out in one breath and I sigh. "I was trying to sleep but your pacing is keeping me awake. Your wolf is howling and pacing is getting old. Go to sleep, besides Dani wants to see you tomorrow and your not taking my kid anywhere if you haven't slept."
"oh I'm sorry… I'm really sorry." She whispers upset and I sigh again. "its ok Red just go to sleep you sound terrible"
I hear her deep breaths on the phone. "yeah… yeah-… Sorry its hard for me to sleep without you and Dani home." She says and I rub my head.
"I'm not talking about any of this right now. Go to sleep Red, good night." I say and before I can hang up I hear a mumbled love you.
After a moment there is peace in my heart and I slowly drift off to sleep.
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I wake up to Dani jumping on my stomach. "Mommy get up so we can go see Momma!" she says smiling brightly. I groan at the thought of having to see Red.
I change and Dani drags me down stairs. Regina is in the kitchen washing dishes. "where is Sarah I ask as Dani pulls on her shoes."
Regina turns around. "she left already. Said something about looking around town and to meet her at the Diner."
I nod and Dani grabs my hand. "Ready mommy!" she says smiling brightly. Regina smiles and looks between us. "where are ya'll off to?" she asks and Dani jumps up and down.
"we are going to see Momma!"
Regina looks at me worried and I force a smile for Dani. "I will call you later." I say and Regina steps closer to me to whisper in my ear.
"do not use magic on her or argue in front of Dani. You may not remember but Dani does." She says and I nod carefully before being pulled out the door.
Dani and I walk into the front of the diner where Red and Sarah are. I tune in with my wolf hearing. "she is my mate! Mine! Just stay away from her. Whatever ya'll had in New York is over. We have a kid together and she is mine." Red says stepping closer to Sarah.
"All I want is the best for her." Sarah says and I smile slightly. "Well good because its in front of you. I'm the best for her." Red replies my heart flutters a little. But I cant do that again. I cant trust her again.
Dani sees Red and breaks away from me to run to her. "Momma!" she screams and Reds face breaks out in a wide smile.
Red sweeps her up "hey baby girl" she says smiling. I slowly walk over to them. When Red sees me she smiles carefully and I move over to Sarah.
"good morning Red" I say wrapping an arm around Sarah's waist. Dani looks over at me confused.
"mommy aren't you going to kiss and hug momma?" she asks and I feel myself pale. Red looks at me worried.
"not right now sweetheart." I say and she crosses her little arms. "but you always do mommy!" she says glaring at me.
You might not remember but Dani does…
I move away from Sarah and closer to Red. I lean up and peck Reds lips lightly sending sparks through my body. Red gasps and I hug her loosely before moving back over to Sarah.
"Natalie can we have lunch and talk… alone?" she asks stepping closer and I feel Sarah tighten her grip on me. I lean forward and out of Sarah arms. I turn to Sarah and smile "its ok, I need to talk to her about some stuff clearly. Why don't you take Dani and let her show you around." I say and Sarah nods before kissing my cheek.
Red glares at her and I feel Sarah smirk. Red sits Dani down and I kiss her head. "bye love" I say before standing up. Red takes my hand and I glare at her.
"For Dani" she whispers and I nod.
We walk into Granny's and I let go of Red's hand. We find a booth and sit down. Red doesn't say anything but just watches me.
"So we live together?" I ask watching Red look at her hands.
Red nods carefully "yep you bought us an apartment a month ago and we moved in together with Dani." She says and I open and close my mouth a few times.
"have we been sleeping together?" I ask and Red blushes a bit.
"yes we do. A lot." She says and I groan
"I have to ask babe-… Natalie. Are you coming back home anytime soon?" she asks and I sigh.
"Red I cant trust you. I don't think I can be near you with our wolfs its to hard." I say and Red's head drops. "sweetheart I know I broke your trust, but I would like to believe I gained it back in the last month. Your mine and I will do what ever it takes to make us better again." She says
"Red I know your sorry and I know you love me. But you got scared and worried and made a rash decision and I cant risk my heart like that again." I say and she frowns.
"but you will risk it on Sarah." She says and I cross my arms. "Sarah hasn't given me a reason to doubt her yet. And you have to stop with this pissing contest you have going on."
"I can't let you go love." Red whispers and I shake my head. "Dani and I will come back to the flat with you for now. But we aren't back together." I say and Red nods smiling hopefully.
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Later Red Dani and I come back into what I guess is our flat while Sarah takes a room at Granny's. I sit Dani down on the couch to talk to her and Red sits next to her looking sad.
"Dani baby listen. Mommy and Red aren't going to be acting the same like we did before. Mommy and Red aren't going to be a couple any more." I say and Red has a few tears on her cheeks.
"Why mommy?" Dani asks and I sigh "because mommy bumped her head the other day and is confused about some things right now." I say and Dani looks at me. "your not going to start kissing Sarah again are you?" she asks and Red whines under her breath.
My mouth drops open a little bit. "I don't know yet sweetie. But I love Sarah just like I love you." I say and Dani climbs into Reds lap.
"But you told me that you loved Red and loved kissing her?" Dani asks and I sigh "sweetie its just going to be a little different now"
"its not fair she pouts and I feel my heart breaking" I look over and see tears rolling down Reds face.
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A few days have past and I am still living with Red. I have been avoiding Sarah because I just don't know what to do. I have ripped my family apart and Dani spends all of her time with Red.
I come into the kitchen and see Red and Dani dancing around to the music on her phone. Red sees me and stops the music.
"oh hey, um Whale called and said you weren't at work today. So I guess this means you got the job you went in for." She says smiling a little.
"I went in for a job?" I ask and she sits Dani down at the counter with a cookie and milk. "yeah the day you lost your memory you were going in to try and get your job back. I told Whale you would be in tomorrow." She says
"thank you" I reply moving over and kissing Dani's head. She wiggles a little in my hands and I pull back. Red looks at me compassionately.
My phone dings and I walk over and get it. I haven't used it since everything happened and I see several calls from Whale and some from Snow. I slide the screen to unlock it and see a picture of Red and I kissing as the background.
I wince and Red notices.
Sarah: Hey pretty girl, I know you have needed your space but I was hoping we could go to dinner and talk?
I look over at Red who is watching me and eating a cookie with Dani. I turn back to my phone and instantly type a reply.
Nat: Yeah. that sounds good… 7:00?
Sarah: that's perfect, see you than… love you.
Nat: love you to.
I look up at Red. "I am going out for dinner tonight. Can you watch Dani?" I ask and Red nods even though she is pained.
"your going out with her?" she asks and I don't reply. Red steps closer to me "please just tell me, there doesn't have to be sneaking around." She says and I nod. She sighs and places a kiss on my head.
-that night
I come into Granny's and see Sarah standing in the back near a table. I move over to hug her, she smiles and places a kiss on my cheek.
We sit down and order. After the waitress leaves I look over at Sarah who is watching me. "how are you?" she asks and I shrug.
"I have missed you these last few months." She says taking my hand on the table. "I love you. You know that." She says and I nod.
"I don't know what to do Sarah, Dani hates the idea of me not being with Red and just because I don't trust her doesn't mean I can get rid of the love I feel for her." I say and Sarah smiles before kissing my hand.
"I know honey, is there any way you are going to get back with Red?" she asks and I stall at the question. "I don't-… not right now." I say and she nods.
"Sweetheart we are great together… and Dani will come back around. Just don't throw away what we have." She says and I smile for her.
After dinner she walks back to my apartment with me. We stand outside the door for a moment before she leans forward and kisses me. I don't return it at first as her tongue licks at my lip. Thoughts of Red and that guy invade my mind and I throw my arms around Sarah and kiss her back.
After a few moments we pull away and she pecks me again lightly. I turn the handle and walk inside, Red is hunched over holding the doorframe and her chest.
I rush over to her and then remember what's happening. After a moment she lets go of her chest and stands up straight.
"we can brake the bond if you want?" I say and she shakes her head. "no, no" she says and I look at her confused.
"why? It will take the pain away."
"no, when we break the bond we are as good as over and I'm not ready for that yet." She says and I nod before feeling compassionate and knowing the pain she is feeling right now I place my hand over her heart. Her breath quickens and I make slow circles on her chest until the pain is gone. One of the plus sides of being a mate is being able to take her pain away.
"thank you" she says and I nod taking my hand away. "um, I'm going to start going out with Sarah again. So really if you want to brake the bond we can." I say as little tears fill her eyes.
"I would rather feel the pain than the emptiness that will be there if your not." She says and I am taken aback. She reaches out and places her hand on my shoulder under my shirt. I look at her confused but than her fingers brush over my mark.
I moan involuntary and she leans forward kissing my deeply on the lips. Pleasure shoots through my whole body and after a moment I push her off.
She leans back with her eyes still closed as she licks her lips. She opens her eyes and stares into mine. "What ever you have with her will never be like us. When your done getting even with me come home" She says and I know she means come back to her. "and I will be waiting with open arms" she finishes in a whisper then kisses my forehead before leaving the room and me weak in the knees.
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The next morning I come out of my room into the living room. I hear laughter and music pouring out of the kitchen. I walk through the living room and lean against the door frame of the kitchen.
Red has Dani on her hip and they are dancing around the kitchen while Red sings loudly to our daughter. Dani throws her head back laughing loudly.
"Momma your silly." She laughs kissing Red's cheek.
Red spins her around again before coming to a stop when she sees me standing in the doorway. Dani looks away from her to me before frowning.
"Mom dance with momma." She commands and I open my mouth to refuse but see the stubborn look on my child's face.
I push off the wall and walk over to the pair. My wolf hearing can pick up Red's quickened heart beat. I take Dani and sit her on the counter. Spinning around I step into Red's arms and rest my hands on her shoulder and waist.
"Breathe, she's watching us." I whisper and lean in to her. Her breath catches and after a moment she snaps out of it. She moves against me and I fallow her steps.
"Oh my darling, you are my life and my single breath. You save me from my ever loathing self…" she sings and spins me out before pulling me back in to her.
In spite of myself I smile against her cheek that she has pressed against mine. We sway and rock back and forth together. Her heart beats against my chest and I sigh.
The music fades out than stops and we hear Dani clapping. Red reluctantly steps back from me, but not before bushing a kiss to my cheek as she went.
"Good dancing mommies." She smiles widely and I walk over to her as Red wipes her hands on her pants and catches her breath.
"Sweetheart can I talk to you for a bit?" I ask Dani and she smiles nodding.
"So Sarah and I are going to the park today and we thought it would be fun if you came with us." I say and Dani's face changes instantly.
"No!"
"Dani don't be rude." I admonish but she shakes her head.
"No! I only want you and momma!" she yells and I take her hands.
"But that cant happen right now-…"
"Than just go to Sarah!" she screeches and Red comes over to take her. I step back rubbing my face exasperated that I have lost my daughter.
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Sarah deepens the kiss as she pushes me further back into the couch in her motel room. I groan as she sits on my lap and moves to pull my shirt off.
I pull away when her hand moves into my pants. She looks shocked "what is it babe?" she asks looking worried. I run a hand through my hair and sigh. "I don't think I'm ready." I say and she leans back on my legs.
"honey what's wrong? We are back together and we haven't been together since back in New York." She says and I close my eyes.
"ok" I say opening my eyes to her concerned ones. "no we don't have to do anything your not ready for." She says and I feel terrible. I broke up with my mate to date my almost ex, both of who love me and now I'm stringing two people along.
"no! I'm ready" I say before leaning forward and kissing her hard. After that the clothes start flying and we end in the bed.
-Red-
I walk into the mansion with Dani. We walk through to the kitchen to find Regina cooking. "Granma!" Dani shouts running over to her.
Regina kisses her head before coming over to hug me. After the greetings she sends Dani to the living room to watch cartoons and play with her toys.
Once Dani is gone she turns to me. "She is done with me. She slept with Sarah a little while ago." I say wiping away a tear. Regina looks horrified "I know she doesn't remember but I never thought she would do something like that." Regina says and I shake my head.
"she is still feeling all of those bad feelings. I get it but it hurts." I say and Regina wraps me in a hug.
-Natalie-
I come into Regina's kitchen and see Red in Regina's arms. I feel the guilt of my earlier actions on me ten fold. I cough and they break apart "Nat hey" Red says smiling but I see the red rings around her eyes.
"hi… Is Dani here?" I ask and Red nods.
"Dani your mom is here" she calls not breaking eye contact with me. I know she knows I just slept with Sarah. There is no little foot sounds or any signs of Dani coming.
Red looks confused and we all walk into the living room. Dani is sitting there watching TV. Red walk over to her and I stay back. Dani hasn't been talking to me or even looking at me since I got back together with Sarah.
"Dani your mommy is here." Red says and Dani looks over at me before looking back at the TV. "ouch" I wince before leaving the room to go back to the kitchen were Regina is.
"I hope she is worth losing your family over…" Regina say and I look at her confused. "what?"
"Sarah… I hope she is worth it because you are killing Red and Dani is suffering to." Regina says coldly and I fall into a chair.
"Reggie I don't know what to do about that. Red cheated on me, she broke me." I say and Regina nods "I know, but right now its about what's best for Dani." She says and I shake my head.
"I love Sarah. I love Sarah more than I ever thought was possible. I think I even love her more than Red." I hear a growl and turn to see Red in the doorway.
"You don't love her! You love me! You're my soul mate!" she says growling at me and I sigh. "I don't know what's happening Red, I just know I love her. We are going to start dating again to." I say and she glares at me.
"fine… I just want you to be happy." She says sliding down the wall to the floor to hold her head in her hands and a moment later I here little footprints on the floor. Dani runs into the room and sees Red on the floor.
Dani climbs into Red's lap and moves her hands off her face. "what's wrong momma?" she asks before looking at me and glaring "what did you do to my momma!?" she snaps at me and I am momentarily shocked.
"honey I'm your mom don't talk to me like that." I say but she stomps her foot and looks back at Red. "Momma I want to go home now." She says and I walk over to pick her up.
"no! you no want me and momma! No!" she screams kicking me and squealing. "what do you mean baby?" I ask all but holding her down.
"you no love me and momma anymore you only want Sarah!" she says before running off. I look over and a grief-stricken Red who shakes her head.
"I'll go… I'll call you later Nat." she says before leaving me in the kitchen with a angry Regina. After I hear the front door slam I turn to Regina.
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A few more days pass and things with Dani aren't getting any better. Everybody is mad at me except Sarah. I still feel confused and lonely so I stumbled into the rabbit hole to lose myself in alcohol. I stumble back to the apartment wasted and knock on the door when I cant find my key.
Red opens the door and looks me over. "Nat what's-…" I cut her off when I fall onto her. "are you drunk?" she asks and I shrug before kissing her sloppily.
She returns the kiss for a moment before pulling back and holding me at arms length. "Nat you need to stop. Your with Sarah remember?" she says and I sigh loudly.
"I want you" I whine and I hear her breath catch. "I cant sleep with you honey." She syas and I kiss her again. "come on babe, I know you love me." I say seductively and she groans as I kiss her neck.
I slowly push her back into the house. The fight leaves her and she begins to kiss me back harshly but full of love. We make our way up stairs pulling away at clothes.
Finally we make it to the bed and I mount her clumsily. "I love you" she whispers and I smile drunkenly before kissing her.
The next morning I wake up to the feeling of someone tickling my arm with there fingers. I slowly open my eyes and see the mass of black hair and know I made a mistake.
Groaning I sit up wrapping the sheet around me. "good morning" Red whispers and I slowly open my eyes shielding the glare of the sun.
"oh my god!" I moan rubbing my face.
"I just cheated on my girlfriend with my ex girlfriend." I whisper and I see Red's face fall. She wasn't trying to get her hopes up but it happened and now she is heartbroken.
"I'm going to take a shower before Dani comes in and gets confused" she says before kissing my cheek. "I love you, forever" she says before leaving.
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I leave work later with a text from Regina telling me to go over to her house. I sigh throwing the phone into the seat knowing she is just going to chew me out.
I get to Regina's house and walk in not knocking. "Regina?" I call before going into her office. I get inside and see her working on something at her desk.
"Nat come here and sit down." She instructs and I obey. Once I am sitting she rests her hands on my face and looks in my eyes.
"ok?" I say and she takes the shot glass off the table and hands it to me. "here drink this." She says and I swish it around in the glass before taking a sip.
I throw the drink back and sit the glass on the table. "what was that fo-…" I grab my head instantly moaning at the searing pain. "Regina what the hell!" I snap before gasping and standing quickly.
"Regina what's going on? " I ask looking around holding my head. My head is throbbing and fussy. She sighs and sits me down.
"do you remember?" she asks and I stare at her before thinking hard. All of the memories from that night come rushing back.
"ugh-… yes" I whine and she smiles softly.
"Emma, David get in here" she calls and I cock my head confused as they walk in. "ok kid what happened?" David asks and I sigh rubbing my sore head. "I need to go see Red!" I exclaim standing before Emma sits me back down. "What happened Nat? you can see Red later."
"um… ok so I left Dani and Red that morning and went to the hospital to get a job. I got a text from Sarah later that day saying to meet her at the town sign. I was confused but knew I had a few hours before I had to meet Red at the diner. I went to the town line and Sarah was there. I was shocked and excited to see her but when I walked over to her she restrained me with magic. I was confused and she begin to tell me her plan. She was angry with Red because she had killed her family in wolf form back in the enchanted forest. Then she was cursed to this land by you later. She told me she had known who I was the whole time we were together. Apparently I would call out Red's name in my sleep and she went through my phone and saw the pics and texts. She said she was going to destroy Red using me. Than she cursed me to forget me and put a spell on me to make me love her." I finish angry with tears running down my face.
"I need to see Red" I repeat my Regina shakes her head. "Honey we need a plan first." She says and I sigh angrily sitting back down.
-later
I come back to Sarah's apartment and sit in the car a moment trying to still my anger. Regina and David thought it would be best for me to continue to pretend for a few more days while they made a sufficient magic proof cell and finished the plan.
This means I have to go back to the woman who made me make my daughter hate me and lose the love of my life. I rub my face before climbing out of the car and walking into the apartment tiredly.
Sarah is in the kitchen when I come in. "hey Babe" she says and leans in to kiss me. I pause momentarily before remembering I have to act normal.
"I'm going to shower" I say before walking to the bathroom. I strip down and start the water. I climb in and a moment later feel her body pressed against mine. I suppress a growl and let her push me under the water in a kiss.
For Red, for Dani, for my family. My family this is for my family. I chant as she moves her kisses down my neck and chest. I feel dirty and used, not how I feel with Red.
Later that night after the shower sex I felt terrible about and then the round of bed sex I felt even worse about I poofed out of her apartment to mine. I slowly walked into my bedroom to find Red and Dani wrapped in each others arms sleeping soundly.
I move over to the bed and carefully kiss there heads before leaving the room to poof to Regina's to work on the plan to stop Sarah and get my family back.
I appear in the room and slam my fist on the table. Emma, Regina, David and Snow all look at me shocked. "what's the matter Darling?" Regina asks and I sigh rubbing my bruised hand.
"I have spent the last two hours cheating on the love of my life." I snarl and Regina sighs rubbing my cheeks with her knuckles.
"its not that much longer sweetheart." She says but I move out of her hands and grab the drink out of Snow's hand. I sniff it before downing it in a sip.
"she is never going to forgive me and my child hates me." I say grabbing Emma's drink.
"lets finish this stuff please. I need my family." I say crossing my arms and looking at Regina.
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-Red-
Dani and I walk down the street to Granny's to get dinner. I am not happy with Natalie not being with us. But I have been able to spend time with my daughter and I love her.
We get closer to Granny's and see Sarah hanging on Natalie. They are laughing and exchanging kisses while walking. It kills me to see her happy with someone who is not me. Dani's hand tightens around mine and I look down to see her face glaring at Nat and Sarah.
We get closer and Natalie sees us. Her face softens instantly and I almost feel like I see something behind it. But it leaves just as soon as it comes.
Natalie lets go of Sarah and walks over to us. She kneels in front of Dani "hey baby" she says smiling brightly at our daughter who leans into my body causing Nat to sigh.
"Can I hug you honey?" she asks and Dani looks up at me before looking back at Nat. "You hug Momma to?" she asks and Natalie smiles at her.
"of course baby." She says smiling at me causing me to falter. Surely she is just doing this for Dani and not for me.
Natalie stands and wraps her arms around me tightly for a moment. But as soon as it comes it is gone and I no longer feel her warmth. She kneels back in front of Dani. "will you hug me now love?" she asks and Dani nods before wrapping her little arms around Natalie.
I smile softly at the smile of contentment on Natalie's face as she hugs our baby. After a minute she pulls away and Dani grabs my hand away. I look past Natalie at Sarah who looks put out. I smile as a thought comes to my mind. "How are you Sarah?" I ask trying to piss her off and by her look it worked.
She steps forward and wraps an arm possessively around my girlfriend and smiles fakely. "I am doing great… we are doing great. Right babe?" she asks Natalie who grimaces for a moment before smiling at her. "yes we are." She says and Sarah places a possessive kiss on her lips.
"we will are going to get some food so we will see you at home later Natalie." I say and she nods sadly as Dani and I move to walk past her. As we pass her left side I lean in to her ear "I love you, I'm always here." I whisper before walking with Dani inside the restaurant.
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-Natalie-
I am awakened to a loud bang and the bed shaking. I look around franticly and see David, Regina and Emma in the room with a net over Sarah.
A moment later Red runs into the room panting "what are you guys do-…" she stops when she sees me naked in bed with Sarah. "never mind" she says before leaving the room.
"Red!" I scream before snapping my fingers and appearing clothes on my body and take off running for her. I trip over some clothes on the floor before jumping up again to continue my pursuit. I scream her name over and over chasing her down the stairs to the street.
"Red!" I scream again and she stops and turns to me but doesn't get closer. "I'm done Nat, it hurts way to much and that-…" she swallows "that ripped my heart out. It wasn't really real before but… but you in bed with her… that's-… that's to much." She says and I step closer but she backs up.
"no! I'm done! I have spent this whole time still choosing you and our family, but I am the one who has been watching our daughter while you fall in and out of bed with Sarah" she says and tears are flowing down her face. "I'm done… with you" she turns and starts walking but I run after her and slam into her knocking her to the ground.
"What are you doing? Get off me!" she screams while fighting me. she slaps at me and I slap back until I grasp her wrists and pin them to the grounds.
"Calm down sweetheart!" I say but she doesn't hear me.
I straddle her in the main street with people watching us. I just smile because this is how it always happens. We always have private moments in the most public settings.
I lean in closer to her and she turns her head. I kiss her ear before whispering "but I'm not done with you. Not ever"
She turns and looks at me like she cant tell if I'm patronizing her or not. I lean down and kiss her letting my tongue ask for entrance to her mouth. She permits it after a moment and I explore her mouth loving the feeling of home.
I slowly pull away "I love you… I am in love with you. I remember." I say and she lets out a sob before wrapping her arms around my neck and flipping us over. She kisses me deeply and we roll around in the street.
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Red and I come back into the apartment. Dani is sitting on the floor watching cartoons with Henry. "Hey baby" Red says as I stand in the door watching them.
"Momma!" Dani exclaims and jumps up to wrap Red in a hug.
"hey baby girl, I missed you today." She says kissing our daughters head. "honey your moms here to see you." She says and Dani looks over at me before looking back at Red.
"momma can we have pizza after mom leaves later?" Dani asks and Red looks over at me softly. I walk over and kneel next to them.
Dani looks at me irritated "Love I'm going to be home a lot more." Dani raises an eyebrow still holding onto Red.
"so? I just want my momma." She says and Red looks at me sadly. "listen baby, your mommy isn't with Sarah anymore." Red says and Dani looks at me.
"you aren't kissing Sarah anymore?" she asks and I nod. "listen sweetheart mommy was sick and she didn't know how to be a family with us for a little while." Dani quickly climbs into my lap and holds my face in her hands. She moves my face side to side looking at my closely.
"you are sick? Are you ok mommy?" she asks
"I am now baby… I missed you and momma so much." I whisper before kissing her forehead.
"your back with momma?" she asks and I look over to Red.
"I'm sorry that you were confused love, but I am coming back home with you and mommy for good." I say and Dani looks at me still untrustingly.
"I know it will take some time for you to trust me again but I love you baby." I say and Dani smiles at me "but you no kissing Sarah anymore?" she reiterates and I nod.
"Yay!" she exclaims before hugging me tightly around my neck. Red wraps an arm around me and I lean into her kissing her lightly.
"I'm glad your home baby." Red whispers and she pecks me again.