Ch7.

Emma felt like she was floating on a cloud all morning at work. She tried to take a nap in one of the cell beds, but found herself too full of energy. Instead, she managed to get all her paperwork finished and even cleaned up around the station. At noon, on her way from grabbing a burger at Granny's she remembered something important. She never broke up with Hook.

Back at the station, Emma held the phone in her hand and took a deep breath. She knew it was best to get it over with as fast as she could. Like ripping off a Band-Aid. The phone rang for a while as she waited impatiently for Killian to answer. He never really learned how to use his cellphone, even after all these years. When he finally answered, she was at a loss for words.

"Hello Love." Killian said.

"Hi, ummm so how are you?" She asked as she slapped herself in the forehead.

"Uh, I'm doing well. How are you?" He asked in confusion.

"Good, so umm, I think we need to talk."

"What about?" He sounded a bit hostel. He must know what she was going to say.

"I think you know. Your drinking more and more and spending less and less time at home. I think it's long overdue to call it quits on us. I'm sorry to do this over the phone, but I don't think I would have the courage to do it in person." Emma said it all very professional, as if she was explaining to someone why she pulled them over for speeding.

"So who is it then? Got someone new have you?" Killian asked angrily.

"Why would you ask that? I just told you why I think we should break up. I know you feel it too." Emma explained.

"Yeah, I felt something. I felt you pulling away, and I have been waiting for you to tell me you are in love with some bloke you met."

"There is no 'bloke' Killian, I can assure you of that." Emma said flatly. It wasn't a lie, technically.

Killian hung up on her.

In truth Emma was somewhat shocked by Hooks reaction. She had thought he at least would understand. In the past month they only slept in the same bed four times. He was always on his ship, with his crew. He never wanted to be with her and Henry anymore. Those nights of eating Chinese food and watching movies were long gone. He was a pirate in his heart, not meant for the domestic life. Even though she knew there was no future with Hook, she still felt twinge of pain in her heart thinking about the loss of a longtime friend.

The rest of the day went by uneventfully. At five Emma went home to get ready for her date with Regina. When she got home she saw that Hook had already cleared out his clothes. He never kept much of his things here. Over the last few years he took boat trips and never cared to fully unpack. So his only items were some clothes and some trinkets he collected on his travels.

Around six o'clock Henry called to say that he was going to be having dinner with his friends at Granny's and then going to the arcade to play games. Emma told him she was going to have dinner with a friend, and would be out until ten. She felt bad lying but she wasn't sure what Regina would want to tell him. Henry's response put a smile on her face.

"Tell Mom I said 'Hi'" Henry said on the phone.

"Regina told you?" Emma asked surprised.

"Yeah, she said you asked her out. I didn't know you ended it with Hook already."

"Yeah, I forgot that part, but don't worry, I talked to him this afternoon."

"How did he take it?" Henry asked sounding concerned. He and Hook did bond a bit, though not as much as Emma had wanted and hopped.

"I'm not entirely sure. He was upset. If you see him, stay away from him. He might be angry and upset and I don't want him to take it out on you." Emma warned.

"Sure Mom, have fun tonight."

"Thanks kid." Emma said with a big smile on her face.

At eight Emma pulled into the driveway of the Mayor's mansion, dressed in black dress pants and a button down white collared shirt. She kept her hair down in long golden waves, and had only subtle makeup on. She caught a glimpse of herself in the car door reflection and thought she looked quite dashing. She walked up to the red door and knocked, her left hand hidden behind her back clutching a single red rose. Regina opened the door wearing a tight little black dress that Emma had never seen before. She grinned when she saw Emma.

"Well, don't you look dashing." Regina said with earnest.

"Regina you look out of this world." Emma said handing Regina the rose.

"Oh Emma, thank you." Regina said as she put the rose to her nose briefly. "It's beautiful, I'll put this in water." Emma waited and when Regina returned they walked to Emma's yellow bug.

"So where are we going?" Regina asked as Emma held open the passenger door for her.

"I made reservations at the new Italian restaurant." Emma said.

"Oh the one opened by one of the old lady in the shoe's children?" Regina asked.

"Yup, hope it doesn't smell like feet!" Emma joked.

Regina laughed. "That would make quite the evening."

Luckily, the restaurant did not smell like feet, in fact it was a very nice restaurant. Emma breathed a sigh of relief when she saw Regina smile in approval. Emma led the way to a private booth in the back with a reserve sign and a large bouquet of red roses in a vase with a note that simply said "Regina" on it.

"Wow, you really had this all planned out Miss Swan." Regina said sounding impressed.

"Come on Regina, did you really think I would half-ass this?" Emma asked.

"I honestly didn't think this was ever a possibility." Regina answered honesty.

"Me either. What made you say yes?" Emma asked.

"What made you ask me?" Regina asked back.

"Well, I just thought I should take a chance and ask you. I mean, I guess knowing that you liked me in another world was a big confidence boost." Emma admitted.

"So it had nothing to do with your jealousy of Dark Emma?" Regina asked with a knowing smirk.

"What? Me, jealous? No way!" Emma said.

Regina took a sip of wine that the waitress had just poured. "Mmmhhmm. Sure."

"Okay well maybe I was jealous a little bit." Emma admitted.

"A little, Miss Swan you sat outside my house all night."

"Wait, you knew I was out there all night?" Emma asked.

"Well I didn't know, but you just confirmed it." Regina smiled at her own wit.

"Well I wanted to make sure you were okay."

"You wanted to make sure Dark Emma stayed out of my pants." Regina said with a smirk.

Emma just shrugged her shoulders, pretending she had no idea what Regina could mean. Regina smiled at her. Emma smiled back. They looked into each other's eyes for several minutes, the moment only broken when the waitress came to take their order.

The rest of the meal went by pleasantly. They talked about Henry, and of work, but agreed on not discussing Dark Emma or Christian the rest of the night. For dessert, Emma ordered them a piece of the seven layer chocolate cake to share. They each had taken a bite and closed their eyes in satisfaction. When she opened her eyes, Emma noticed that Regina had a small drop of chocolate icing on her upper lip by her scar. Emma scooted closer to the brunette and held her thumb up.

"You have a little…" Emma said as she went to brush the chocolate away with her thumb. Regina lifted her chin up, accepting the help. The chocolate icing remained on Emma's thumb. Emma brought her finger to her own lips and licked it off.

"Delicious." Emma said seductively.

"Thank you." Regina said, her cheeks beginning to grow slightly red.

Emma moved a little closer, and was surprised Regina didn't scoot away from her. Instead the other woman leaned in a little too. They were practically nose-to-nose now. Emma licked her lips and held her breath as she went to kiss the Mayor, but just before their lips touched; they heard a loud voice yelling at them from across the busy restaurant.

"SO THIS IS WHO YOU BROKE UP WITH ME FOR?" Killian screamed; he was upset, sober, and focused. He had been out on a long walk to clear his head when he spotted Emma's yellow bug parked outside the Italian restaurant. He spied through the window and saw her with the Evil Queen, and his blood began to boil. He knew something was going on between them, even if he couldn't admit it, he always knew there was something there. Killian knew it was why they had been slowly drifting apart. Ever since Emma saved Regina from the Darkness. She knew how he hated the crocodile, and everything to do with The Dark One. Yet she turned him into one, but protected Regina from it. Now he found them cozied up together in a booth.

Emma jumped up in surprise. "Shit, what's he doing here?"

"Emma what's going on?" Regina asked.

"Ummm, well I sort of broke up with Hook this afternoon over the phone and he didn't take it very well." Emma said as she bit her lip. Hook was making his way over to their table, pushing waiters and patrons as he bounded for them.

"You broke up with over the phone? No wonder he's upset." Regina said, surprised by Emma's lack of tact.

"Hello your majesty, how lovely to see you here with my woman." Hook said in mock admiration when he reached their table. Regina gritted her teeth and gave him a curt smile.

"Killian please, you're making a scene, and scaring people." Emma begged.

"Oh I am? Well that's too bloody bad! I am sick of how I have been treated. You spend all your free time with her, and then break up with me mere moments before taking The Evil Queen out on a date. Yet I am the one who is making a scene! You set the scene Swan, I am just an actor in your sick little play." Hook said through his anger and sadness. He picked up a plate off the table besides him and threw it hard like a Frisbee at them. It went straight at Regina's head. Emma instinctively reached out and managed to deflect the plate, but it still hit Regina on the side of her face right near her eye.

Something inside Emma snapped when she saw Regina pull her hand away from her eye and a trickle of blood ran down to her cheek. It was just a small nick, but that didn't matter, she was enraged. Emma pushed her hand out and a blast of white light flew from her hand knocking Hook off his feet and into the wall behind him.

"Don't you dare touch her again, or I will end you." Emma said through clenched teeth, her hand still outstretched.

Hook slowly got up, everything hurting from being blasted into the wall. He could not believe Emma used her magic on him like that. All for The Evil Queen. He raised his hooked hand and ran for the Mayor, wanting to hurt her even more now. He ran at full speed but then suddenly white smoke issued around him and the next thing he knew, Hook was falling into the bay by the docks. He splashed around in anger as he realized what had just happened.

Back at the restaurant Regina looked stunned by Emma's actions. No one had ever defended her like that before. Emma was still standing with her arm outstretched after making Hook disappear. She looked like a super hero. Her Super Hero.

"Where did you send him?" Regina asked.

"His boat, or well close to it." Emma said.

"Thank you." Regina said earnestly as Emma sat back down.

Emma picked up a napkin and brought it up to Regina's eye. "It's nothing. I'm sorry this happened. It's all my fault. I shouldn't have broken up with him like that. He is totally right for being angry at me, but I wont let him take it out on you."

Emma paid for dinner and drove Regina home. They didn't talk much on the way home. Emma was worried she had blown everything. There was no way Regina would want to continue dating her now.

When she walked Regina to the door Emma scratched her head awkwardly, unsure of what she should do next. A kiss goodnight might be too forward, but nothing might be worse. While Emma debated this in her head, Regina searched for her keys in her purse. Once she found them Emma sighed, it was now or never.

Before she could decide, Regina leaned in and kissed her hard on the mouth.

Emma's heart felt like it would fly out of her chest it was beating so hard. The kiss only lasted a few seconds but to Emma it felt like she had time to soar to the moon and back. When they broke apart Emma was speechless.

"Goodnight Miss Swan." Regina said as she went into her house and closed the door.

As Emma walked to her car, her heart was filled with hope. Hope for a bright future with Regina. Hope for a full life with someone she loves. Hope for herself having her completed family.

She looked back at the mayor's mansion. "Goodnight Regina."