A/N: Just carrying on from the last chapter, hope you enjoy it and don't forget to review!
Emma dragged her feet out of the house she was still reluctant in seeing Regina but she wanted to give her the benefit of the doubt. As she made her way outside a cold chill was present in the air and she felt her chest becoming tighter from the nerves she was experiencing. Her hands were stiffened from the dramatic change in temperature and her feet felt heavy, almost as if they were being pulled down by a force stronger than her.
She slowly trailed down the road kicking the stones across the frosty pavements as she walked past. Immediately she began to imagine what Regina would say to her and how she would explain why she reacted in such an unexpected way. The distance from Regina's house was surprisingly short but the cold made it seem much further away. As she turned the corner she saw the large row of apartments that were situated close to children's park. The area was always silent and there didn't seem to be many people that entered the area. The buildings were of a grand design and only people with a decent amount of wealth could afford such a lavish lifestyle.
Emma manoeuvred closer to the building and made her way through the glass doors that lead to the bottom floor of the apartments. It was only the second time she had been to the other woman's house which meant that it took some racking of her brain to remember which number was hers. She anxiously stepped into the lift that was lined with a gold plated interior and a patterned carpet that covered the bottom. It made her feel uncomfortable as she knew it was luxury compared to where she was living. The lift slowly made its way up each floor and Emma watched as the numbers lit up indicating when it was going to stop.
When she finally reached the top floor she took a deep breath and nervously stepped out from the confines of the lift. She slowly made her way over to the apartment door and breathed deeply trying to think about how she was going to greet Regina. She tapped her knuckles against the plain door and waited to see the expression of the dark haired woman.
Regina quickly opened the door and sighed in relief that Emma turned up and didn't leave her wondering if she was going to see her again or not. She gestured for Emma to enter and to make herself comfortable. Emma picked at her finger nails trying to avoid initiating the start of the conversation.
Regina placed herself on the sofa next to Emma and placed her hand under her chin slowly raising it, allowing their eyes to meet.
"Emma you don't believe how sorry I am for reacting the way I did, I shouldn't have treated you like that, I'm scared of getting myself in too deep but I think it's too late for that. Of course I care for you and I don't want you to believe otherwise. Relationships for me haven't exactly been easy and I never expected to have feelings for someone as young as yourself, you need to understand where I'm coming from." Regina placed her hand over Emma's and caressed her thumb over her skeletal looking fingers.
Emma looked deep into Regina's eyes and she could sympathise with her and realised that she meant what she was saying "I'm sorry, I shouldn't have shouted at you like I did. I know we haven't known each other that long but I love you. I've never felt like this about anyone before and I'm not going to hide my feelings."
Regina brushed a lose strand of blonde hair from Emma's face and tucked it behind her ear. "I know you do Emma, I care a lot for you and I don't want us to end up falling out I want you to still be able to trust me and I don't want to lose the connection we have."
Regina felt her beating at a much more rapid past and her hands were shaking. Emma was the first woman to have that sort of effect on her. She wasn't sure if it was a good thing or if it was something she should be wary of.
Emma scooted up close to Regina and placed her head in the curve of her collar bone. She inhaled the intoxicating smell of the perfume that lingered on her perfect bronzed skin. Regina placed her arm around Emma and folded into the embrace. She ran her hand through her thick locks of blonde hair and kissed her gently on the forehead.