Fast update to make up for the fact it had been gone a while before. Any mistakes are mine. Enjoy, Reviews are appreciated.
The next morning Emma wakes up first, arms still wrapped around Regina. The blonde's eyes flutter open to a mess of dark hair. Her eyes widen when she realizes her arms are wrapped around the Mayor.
"Shit" Emma whispers. Slowly, so she doesn't disturb the sleeping woman, Emma takes the arm wrapped over Regina off of her. Emma rolls onto her back and lets out a sigh of relief.
'Thank god I woke up first; Regina would have my head if she found my arms around her.'
The blonde sits up in the bed, rubs the sleep from her eyes and walks into the bathroom.
Regina wakes up not feeling the warmth around her she did when she fell asleep the night before. She opens her eyes to look over at Emma's side of the bed only to find the blonde missing. Her confusion at the missing blonde is quickly dissolved as the bathroom door opens.
"Morning" Emma greets as she walks out. She walks over to the bed and collapses onto her back. The blonde cranes her neck so she's looking at Regina. "This is it after today is done I'll be out of your hair and your bed."
Regina tries not to let the disappointment she feels show on her face as she replies. "Good, you take up all the space on the bed".
"What do you need the space for you don't move an inch while you sleep." The blonde throws back.
"I would like the option to move in my sleep if I wish to do so" The blonde stares at the older woman in disbelief before bursting out in laughter, it doesn't take long for the brunette to join in.
"I like this Regina" Regina tilts her head at the blonde's word.
"What do you mean?"
"You know laid back, laughing at stupid things. I would like to think I'm the cause of this Regina, I've been a good influence on you." Regina playfully rolls her eyes at the woman
"You think very highly of yourself Miss Swan"
"Yep" Emma replies with a big smile, causing Regina to smile back. "But seriously I like that we're getting along, could we possibly continue getting along when my parents are gone?"
"I think that's something that can be accomplished" The women smile at each other before getting ready to start the day.
The family were at Granny's eating breakfast before they had to drop Henry off at school and start their day. The four adults sit in a booth while Henry is at the counter talking to Ruby.
"Why do you look so glum Henry?" The waitress asks the boy.
"My grandparents are going home today" He replies sadly.
"Isn't that a good thing, everything can then go back to normal. Are you sad because you're going to miss them?"
"No, well maybe a little but that's not why I'm upset" Ruby leans over the counter to look Henry in the eye.
"Tell me what's wrong then?" Ruby asks the boy kindly. Henry lets out a deep breath.
"Emma will be moving out of the mansion when they're gone"
"So you're going to miss having Emma live with you" The boy nods at Ruby, "Henry you knew that was going to happen."
"But it's not just that. I liked that we were being a family, I liked having both of my mom's together, It was like being in a happy family, all together." Ruby places a hand over the boys.
"Henry it's just an act to fool your grandparents" Ruby whispers to him. The boy shakes his head in disagreement.
"No, not to my mom"
"Emma likes Regina?" Ruby asks, eyebrow risen.
"No" Ruby's eyes widen, "My mom seem a lot happier than I've seen her in ages, and I know it's not part of the act, I don't know how I know but I just do." The boy struggles to explain. Ruby squeezes his hand before letting him go so he could go join his family.
"Bye mom" Emma says hugging her mom. Hayley squeezes her close.
"I want a phone call when you propose to her." She whispers into her daughter's ear.
"Mom we've only been dating for eight months, no proposal" Hayley rolls her eyes at the blonde before walking over to Henry and pulling him into a hug. Emma looks over at her Dad and Regina.
"Now Regina don't let Em push you around you're a very nice woman, good for my daughter, don't let her ruin the relationship by her being stubborn." Matt tells Regina
"I won't" Regina replies to him before being engulfed in a hug by the man. He then walks over to hug Emma and Henry goodbye. Hayley walks over to Regina and pulls her into a hug.
"I'm very happy that you're a part of this family Regina" The older woman tells her. Regina flashes a smile.
"Me too" More hugs are exchanged; the older couple are then in their car and on their way.
The three head back inside the house. Henry heads upstairs while the women head to the kitchen where Regina pours them wine.
"God they are so nice" Regina says as she passes Emma her glass.
"Well of course where'd you think I got all my charm from" She flashes Regina a smile causing the brunette woman to chuckle.
"Stop it, I don't laugh at your silliness" Regina says mockingly.
"Well good news you won't have to put up with it anymore" Regina tries not to let the disappointment show. Emma downs the rest of her wine "Thank you so much for your help Regina I really do owe you one."
"It's really okay Emma" The blonde smirks.
"See there gone and you're still saying my name, you like it." The older woman shakes her head in amusement, "I'm just gonna go grab my stuff and say bye to the kid and I'll be gone" The brunette doesn't get the chance to respond as Emma turns around and walks out of the kitchen.
Regina leans against the counter, looks down at her feet and wipes under her eyes.
'Stop crying she's not dying just leaving your house, you can finally get over these feeling that popped up. But the night is going to be different, no falling asleep or waking up in the safety of her arms. NO you do not feel safe in her arms.'
Regina is brought out of her thought when she hears a pair a footsteps coming down the stairs. The woman exits the kitchen to see Emma and Henry by the door.
"Have you got everything Emma?" Regina says announcing her presence.
"Yep, thank you again Regina, for helping me out" The blonde walks over to the older woman, pulling her into a hug. Regina stands tense until the younger woman pulls back awkwardly, scratching the back of her neck. "Yeah well bye", Emma walks over to Henry and kisses the top of his head, "Later kid" With that the blonde woman leaves the house.
The Mayor turns to her son," You have half an hour of Television before it's time for bed" The boy doesn't move from his spot by the door, "Henry" Regina calls his name.
"I'm going to miss Emma" Henry tells his mother. Regina smiles sadly at the boy before walking over to him, she kneels down in front of him to look him in the eye.
"Henry, I know it was nice having Emma here for a few days but you'll see her tomorrow."
"It's not the same and you know it. I also know that you're going to miss Emma too." Regina's eyes widen at the boys statement
"Henry…" The brunette doesn't have a chance to finish as her son interrupts.
"I know you like Emma." Regina opens her mouth to speak, "And don't lie to me mom"
"Henry I honestly don't know what I'm feeling" The woman shocks herself by admitting that out loud to her son.
"Come on" The boy says grabbing his mom's hand dragging her into the living room. They sit beside each other. "Now, tell me what you feeling", Regina lets out a small laugh.
"Henry you're ten, I love you sweetie but I really don't think this is something you can understand"
"I may be young but I still have ears to listen." Regina goes to speak up again, but Henry goes on, "Just pretend I'm one of the girls you're gossiping to"
"Since when do I gossip" Regina interrupts her son this time.
"It doesn't matter just pretend. Pretend I'm Kathryn " The woman continues to stare at her son, not speaking," If it makes it easier I can put on a girly voice, it shouldn't take much considering my voice hasn't broke yet" Regina can't help herself and begins to laugh, Henry joining in right after. "Good you've loosened up, now talk to me, just spare the details you know I wouldn't want to hear."
Regina claps her hands together, rubbing them nervously. "Okay um I'm not sure exactly what I'm feeling, I've noticed when I wake up before her she's very beautiful, and when she holds me I feel safe. She stood up for me against Dr Whale" Confusion sets in Henry's eyes, "It was nothing really, I'll tell you about it another time." Henry nods at her to continue, "She makes me laugh too, I haven't laughed like I did with her in such a long time, and when she held my hand, I felt all tingly inside and it just felt right holding her hand. I haven't felt a sensation like that since I was with Daniel." Regina's eyes widen at what she just told Henry.
"Mom you're right about me not knowing a thing about adult relationship stuff, but I do know you loved Daniel a lot, so I think It's pretty obvious what you're feeling for Emma" Henry tells his mom. Regina just smiles at him in return. "You should tell Emma how you feel"
"Henry no I couldn't" Regina tries to protest.
"Please mom then the three of us could be together as a family. Plus it would make things a lot less complicated when Emma's parents come to visit again." Regina chuckles at his words.
"You have a point with that one, but Henry Emma doesn't feel the same way as I do"
""How do you know if you don't talk to her" He can still see the hesitation in his mother's eyes, "Please mom think about talking to her, if not to make this family fully whole but to finally have what you've always wanted; happiness" When he finishes Henry leans in to hug his mother, Regina, in return, quickly wraps her arms around her son and kisses the top of his head.
"I'll think about it" She promises Henry.