"…How did you know?"

"I have eyes and ears everywhere" So Regina was spying on her now to? Emma groaned internally, as she started organizing the papers in front of her. There was at least 500 papers. Emma couldn't see herself doing this years from now. She never wanted to be stuck behind the desk all day. What was she going to do? She figured she had a couple of years to figure it out, she wouldn't worry about it right now.

"Emma dear, I have to go and meet Mr. Glass at the Diner, can I trust you enough to stay out of trouble while I am Away?"

"Yes Ma'am".

"Good girl". Regina walked from around her desk and left the office shortly after that. 5 minutes later Jordan came into the room.

"Hey Emma". He said with a smile that create butterflies in her stomach.

Emma smiled. "Hey, what are you doing in here?"

"The janitor sent me to clean up the Mayor's office. I have to dust and stuff". He said holding up a dusting mop.

"I'm sorry I got you guys into this".

"It's not your fault Emma". Jordan came over and placed his hands on Emma's shoulders causing her to shiver, she hoped he didn't notice, but he did. "Are you cold". He chuckled?

Emma couldn't tell him the truth, that she liked him, so she lied. "A little". She smiled at him.

"Here take my Jacket". Jordan took off his jacket and held to so that Emma could put it on. She couldn't help but noticed that it smelled like vanilla, which made her giggle.

"Thanks Jordan, that's really sweet of you".

"No problem Emma".

"What's going on in here?" Regina asked startling them both. They hadn't even noticed her coming into the office.

"I'm just dusting in here, Madam Mayor". Jordan, said with a smile.

"Oh really? Then why are you touching MY niece?"

Emma and Jordan both looked at the hand that was placed on her shoulder, and Jordan quickly pulled away like he had been burnt. "I'm sorry Emma".

"Its fine Jordan, I didn't mind". Emma smiled at him, and he smiled back.

"Mr. Gilbert. You may clean in another room, please leave".

"Yes Ma'am". With that he walked out of the room, and Regina locked the door behind him. Regina glared at Emma, who was now back on task organizing the papers.

"What the hell do you think you are doing Emma?" Regina snapped coming around to stand in front of Emma causing her to look up at her.

"I'm doing what you told me to, putting these in order". Emma answered.

"No, I mean what are doing with that boy? Take off that Jacket". Regina was livid. Emma was hers. Why couldn't she understand that?

"What? Why? We were just talking he is my friend Regi- Aunt Regina" Emma hoped the mayor did not catch that mistake, just to make sure she continued. "He just came in wanting to clean up, then he asked me if I was cold and I told him I was so he lent me his jacket, he's my friend. That's what friends do". Emma shrugged.

"Are you sassing me?" Regina grabbed Emma's chin and was glaring into her eyes.

"No, I'm not. You're just acting like a jealous Bit-". Emma stopped herself before she could continue. She cursed herself. She was making things worst for herself and she knew it. "Aunt Regina, I'm really sorry. I promise nothing was going on with Jordan and I, I swear. I didn't mean what I said, you are not acting jealous, I just blurted that out without thinking. I'm really, really sorry, please forgive me". Emma begged. Regina was silent for a moment before she lent in closer and whispered into Emma's ear.

"No".

Emma's heart begin to race. What was Regina going to do to her? She was afraid. So afraid. Her first thought was to run, she looked over to the door, but she couldn't run with Regina right in front of her.

Regina noticed as well. "You're not going anywhere Emma".

"Please don't hurt me". Emma whispered. She felt tears running down her face.

"I have to Emma, You're being naughty, and you are disobeying me". Regina pulled Emma up from the chair making her stand up. "You called me Regina, did you think I didn't catch that? You called me a bitch. I gave you a task to complete, but you was in here flirting. And I told you to take off that boy's jacket, but it's still on your body". Regina circled behind Emma and snatched the Jacket off of Emma and threw it upon the desk. "Tell me Emma. Do you really believe that I should let that slide?"

"Yes". Emma whispered.

"But if I don't punish you, how will you learn?". Regina was back in her ear again. The closeness was making Emma uncomfortable.

"I'll be good I promise Aunt Regina".

"I know you will, dear. When I'm done with you, and you have a sore bottom you will think twice about disobeying me. You're lucky this is not where I am from. You would have been whipped for your disobedience. Emma whimpered at that word. Disobedience. She was afraid. Regina knew it. Regina loved it.

"Please no, I'm sorry". Emma sobbed.

Regina had to punish her pet. Soon this would all be a distant memory for both of them, and Emma would be receiving less punishments, she didn't think she would have to punish Emma again so soon. She remembered the incident in the classroom and smiled. That was earlier that day. Now she would get to see how that first spanking looked. "Hand me the belt you are wearing Emma".

"Please-"Emma begin to beg. Emma wasn't one to beg usually, but something about Regina terrified her.

"NOW! See this is why you must be punished. You're not following orders. You're proving my point for me.

Emma slowly unhooked the belt buckle. She thought about running. Regina wouldn't let her leave. She was stronger than her. She would just make things worse. She had a feeling if she ran the first chance she was away from Regina, the brunet would simply find her. But Emma didn't want to leave Storybrooke. She felt she belong here. She guess this is what the saying 'taking the good with the bad meant'.

"Hurry up Emma, you still have work to do, and you will complete it before the day is over".

Emma finally handed Regina the belt. She made a mental not to never wear a belt again, as she watched with wide eyes as Regina folded the belt over. Regina was literally going to whip her.

"Thank you dear. Now pull those pants down". Emma felt her face redden, with her back still towards Regina she unbuttoned the top button and pushed the skinny jeans she was wearing down they stopped around her knees. Regina had seen her in her underwear before, but she was still embarrassed. "Now the panties". Regina instructed.

Is this woman out of her mind?! Emma asked herself. What did she do to deserve, to be in a situation like this one. When Emma hesitated Regina hit her arse with the belt. Emma yelled out in pain, and surprise. "Do as I say dear. You need to get over this shyness, your body belongs to me now, and eventually you will strip on my command". Emma took a deep breath and lowered her panties. She was never this exposed in front of anyone. Ever. "Good girl. Now, because you had a spanking earlier, and I can still see the redness from earlier-"Regina smiled at her markings. She was intrigued about marking her property. She would never scar Emma anywhere that could been seen by someone else other than herself. "I will only give you ten hits. It would have been five, but you were taking your sweet time doing what I asked of you". Regina pushed Emma so that she was bent over the desk. Regina smiled this time when she noticed that she did not have to keep Emma down. She looked in Emma's face and noticed that she had her eyes closed and tears ran down her face. Poor thing, punishment hadn't even started yet. "Look at me". Regina spat. She did not want to be nice to Emma during the actual punishment.

When green eyes met brown, Regina took her first Swing. Emma cried out. "Do you want your friends to hear you? I don't care either way. Regina took her second Swing. This time Emma bit her bottom lip to keep from screaming. And then another swing, and another, and another. Finally the last one, and the first part of the punishment was over. Regina was surprised that Emma remained in position. Green eyes looked sadly up at Regina. They were filed with tears. Emma's mouth was in a pout, Regina thought was adorable. She was happy she enjoyed times like these with Emma. "Redress yourself and go stand in that corner".

"Yes Ma'am" Emma whimpered. She quickly pulled up her underwear, before she could Regina noticed the moisture between Emma's legs, she decided not to comment on it, or go there with Emma yet. She knew she was inexperienced, and wanted her to be more comfortable with her, so her first time wouldn't be as bad as hers was with Leopold. Regina saw that Emma had reached for her belt but Regina grabbed it before she could. Emma looked up at her frightened. Regina simply shook her head and walked around her desk and placed it in the draw. Emma went to the corner like a good girl. Regina couldn't have been more proud. Emma was learning. She set the timer on her phone for 30 mins. "You will stay in that corner until my timer go off, understand?"

"Yes Ma'am". Emma answered. She was wiping her eyes with the back of her hand.

"Next time your punishment will be worse Emma. They become worse, they never stay the same".

Emma wanted to roll her eyes. But she couldn't bring herself to do it. She didn't even know how long she would be in that corner. Emma heard knocking at the door, and Regina stood up to go unlock it. Emma cursed in her head when she heard her friends enter the room, talking to Regina. "Our hour is up Madam Mayor. Can we leave now?"

"Of course". She heard Regina answer. "Jordan. Here is your jacket".

"Um…Thanks". Jordan looked at Emma and wondered why she was standing in the corner. "Um. Emma are you okay?". Regina couldn't stop her teeth from grinding. It was none of the boys concern whether Emma was okay or not. Emma remanded silent, she figured Emma was afraid she would get in trouble if she were to speak right now. Smart girl.

"Emma, you may answer him". Regina gave permission.

"I'm fine Jordan".

"Why are you standing in the corner?"

"It's part of her punishment". Regina answered for her.

"Oh", Jordan replied confused.

"Are we still doing that thing tonight". Jo-jo asked without giving out any details.

Emma was silent before she answered. "Rain check guys another day, I promise".

"That's cool". Jo-Jo replied. It really was. She was tired all of a sudden anyway.

"Do you kids need a ride home?" Regina asked.

"No actually, we were going to stop by Grannies before we went home. We wanted to see if Emma would come alone". Jordan answered.

"No, Emma has to stay here for a while longer I'm afraid. She is not done with her task yet. She will see you tomorrow at school, as will I. Goodbye Children". Regina spoke for Emma. They all said goodbye to Emma, who was quiet in the corner.

When the timer went off, Emma was relieved, but she waited until Regina told her it was okay for her to leave the corner. She looked over at Regina who was now sitting behind her desk looking at her expectantly. "Punishment is over dear. Come here". Emma obeyed and when she was in close to the older woman, Regina pulled her so that she was sitting in her lap. Emma hissed from the pain. "I hate when I have to punish you Emma". Regina lied. "I love you so much".

Emma could always tell when someone was lying to her. She didn't know why, but she always called it her super power. She wasn't surprised when the first part of Regina's confession was a lie. What surprised her was that the second part was the truth. Regina loved her. This crazy woman who hurt her repeatedly since she arrived to storybrooke just said she loved her, and it was the truth. Plenty of people told Emma that they loved her, but each time it was a lie. That revelation pained Emma more than her arse right now. She couldn't help as she openly sobbed. She didn't even care when she felt herself resting her head on Regina's shoulders.

Regina smiled. She was that more closer to making Emma hers forever.