Chapter 5: A Call from Home
Emma and August were at the club still dancing to the beat of the music. Finally they retired to their hotel where August was praising Emma. "Man you had them eating out of the palm of your hand", he exclaimed.
"They just enjoyed the music besides I'm not that great of a singer", Emma said with a smile. She had to admit though being in the hot spotlight having all those people cheering her on it was just so magical.
"I don't know Emma if the sheriff thing doesn't work out I can drive you to Nashville, Tennessee and you can become a singing sensation", August told.
"Let's just stick with reality okay I have no intention of becoming a singer and I do want to stay in Story Brooke", Emma said.
"Okay I'm just glad you are doing better", August said happily.
"Well it has been almost two weeks since we left but I just can't go back yet", Emma said as a tear fell from her face.
"Hey we will go back whenever you are ready now please don't cry", August said as he held her tight. They looked into each other's eyes and August leaned down and kissed her on the lips.
Yet Emma pushed away saying", I can't not now".
"Sorry Emma I should not have done that I was just caught up in the moment", he said while mentally kicking himself in his head. He just told himself he was not going to take advantage of her and he was kissing her just after two weeks of being separated from Regina. What kind of a man does that? He thought angrily.
"It's okay it's just been a long night how about we get some sleep", Emma suggested.
"Good idea", August said as he laid down on the couch. "Good night Emma", He said as Emma headed to the bedroom.
"Good night August", Emma said with a smile. She collapsed on the bed dreaming about Regina and Henry. A tear fell from her face as she fell into a deep troubled sleep. The next morning Emma awoke and checked her phone. Regina had left her over 30 messages in the past week but Emma deleted them all. She just couldn't go back home yet to face her. Every time she pictured Regina's face it was like a knife was stuck in her chest. So, she and August went riding down the road looking for some fun. They came to a red light with a Camaro sitting right by them.
"Hey baby you want to go for a real ride", the driver said eyeing Emma with lustful eyes.
"Hey Em you want to teach this punk a lesson", August said his eyes gleaming with excitement.
"Go for it", Emma told him with a sly smile. The light turned green and before the Camaro could take off the guy was eating August's and Emma's dust. They flew down the road as Emma spread out her legs laughing loudly. "Oh man what a rush ", she said as she laughed in the wind.
"Remember when we used to race for money", August asked her.
"I remember everyone eating our dust", Emma said. They rode down until night fell and they soon were staying at another hotel. Emma checked her phone again and Regina left another message. This time Emma didn't delete it but listened to it. The message told her that Henry got the lead in a school play and was hoping Emma would come back to see him perform. The play would be in a week at 2 p.m. Emma eyes watered for she really missed Henry and really wanted to see him. Maybe she should go back I mean she couldn't run forever.
"Hey Em I bought us some burritos so dig in", August said as he brought her a huge plate of food.
"August I want to go back to Story Brooke", Emma told him.
"You sure?" he asked.
"Yes I want to see Henry perform in his play and I really miss him", Emma said as a tear fell from her face.
"Okay we will leave first thing in the morning", August told her.
"Thank you", Emma said happily as she hugged him.
"Anything for you Emma", he replied as he hugged her back. The next morning they woke up bright and early as they headed back to Story Brooke. It took them a few days but soon they saw the Welcome to Story Brooke sign. Emma's chest tightened as they rode into town. The residents were all in awe as they saw their sheriff returning into town. August parked on the street corner as him and Emma got off the bike. They headed toward Granny's Diner.
"Emma you are back!" Ruby exclaimed as she gave the blonde a bear hug.
"Hey Ruby I missed you too", Emma said as she hugged the red head.
"Emma it's you", Henry cried as he ran up to her and hugged her.
"Hey kiddo I missed you so much", Emma said as she kissed his forehead.
"Are you coming to see me perform in the play?" Henry asked excitedly.
"I wouldn't miss it for the world", Emma told him.
"Henry what have I told you about running", Regina said sharply as she looked at her son. Then her face turned to shock as she saw Emma standing right before her.
"Hello Regina I'm back", Emma said flatly.
"Emma I'm glad to see you", Regina said with a small smile.
"Hey Emma you want me to take you to the sheriff's office?" August asked as he put his arm around Emma. Regina's eyes turned into icy daggers as she glared at August.
"No it's okay I can walk", Emma told him.
"Alright well call me if you need me", August said as he kissed her cheek. Regina's eyes widened as she took a step back in disbelief.
"I will", Emma said as August left the diner.
"I see you had a fun time with August?" Regina asked trying to keep the venom out of her voice.
"Yeah we had a lot of fun he helped me work out some things", Emma said.
"Listen Emma can we talk in private for a moment?" Regina asked.
"Nope I have to get back to work good day Madame Mayor", Emma said coldly as she walked out of the diner. All Regina could do was fight the tears that were threatening to reveal themselves.
Author's Note: Well hope you enjoyed this chapter and please review.