Regina noticed Emma speaking with her mother that she would spend some more time outside to clear her head. Once everyone got inside, she realized Emma had rose and was coming towards her, a small smile in her face. Once she closed the distance between them, she asked slowly, but looking directly to the brunette's eyes: 'Is that okay if I take a sit here, next to you?' - The Mayor looked a bit surprised that the blond made this move, but she felt grateful that she did. She could use some company, especially from the Sheriff and mostly because of the little journey she had made inside Emma's soul. She nodded and said: 'It's okay Miss Swan, I don't mind.' The blond didn't appreciate the fact that she was being called so formally, but yet, she should be used to it. The Mayor usually calls her like that… It just, didn't feel right or insignificant as before. But of course, she had not seen and feel Regina's soul before either… She sat near the brunette and the pair stood in silence for a while until Emma, once more, breaking the silence. 'I'd like you to know that I trust you, Regina. And by saying this I also mean I would never keep Henry from you again. Once we get him back and return to Storybrook I think we should try to do this together.' Emma spoke quickly, yet very confident in every word. She clearly meant all she said. Regina's eyes opened in astonishment…She open her mouth to speak, but still the words didn't come out at first. She closed it again to re-open it and said, a bit uncertain 'What… What do you think we should try to do together?' Emma could see the brunette's amazement and a bit confusion…And softly answered: 'Raise him. Both of us. You know, like divorced parents' and grinned. Regina felt a small wave of happiness inside her. She was still processing everything, but to know that she was trusted, that someone believed in her enough to share something so precious as Henry, was just… She felt really grateful for the gesture Emma has just made and that sound pretty obvious when she said: "I, I don't know what to say…I…I … would really love that …Thank you for trusting me… This means a lot… More than you can imagine…' Emma just didn't think, the first thing she knew was that she was raising her right hand and softly squeezing the Mayor's hand. Regina once again was caught off guard and felt some tingling running over her, but yet she didn't pull her hand from the warm and reassuring touch. Actually… She wish it had lasted longer. But why? Well, she could think about it later… The blond said, sounding a bit more insecure this time, like feeling fear for exposing too much: 'I wish we could have done it before…It could have been so much easier…So…much better.' This whole conversation was being pretty surprising to Regina… But yet, part of her, acknowledged that just it made sense after diving deeply into Emma's soul. This was just…Who she was, she thought admired, never recalling to picture the blond in this way. And once again, the Mayor's wished very hard they could start again. That, by some miracle she knew she didn't deserve, they could become friends. 'I can't undo what I did Sheriff, but if I dare to believe, at this point I think we could try and start again… And see how we play along…' Emma smiled, green eyes sparkling this time: 'I'd really love that Regina. But please, call me Emma'. They both laughed and Regina said: 'Okay, Emma…' They stood a little while in silence…Words had been enough for the moment…So, Emma roses slowly, still wearing a beautiful smile and says: 'Well, we better get some rest. We need to get our son back!' The brunette nodded and rose following the blond to the cabins where the rest of the group were resting.
REGINA
Regina found some sort of a mattress that could be used as a bed for the short rest. She inhaled deeply and tried to accommodate the best she could in the uncomfortable object. This, however, was irrelevant. All she cared about was to get Henry back and safe. This is more than an understatement. Also, she realized that she wanted nothing bad to happen to Emma, and amazed herself how her feelings towards the blond had changed and deepened in a matter of hours. She was actually happy to open up for a friendship with the Sheriff. Her, the former Evil Queen, and no one else than the savior. She laughed to herself at this thought and started to remember every single detail of their recent conversation. The brunette really wanted to get along with the Sheriff, to let her know that at least someone will be there for her, no matter what. She will be there for her. Picturing the blond touching her hand was something else… She could almost feel again the tingling rushing over her. It was something entirely new and unexpected to say the least. It was definitely good though. Very good… Despite the fact that she was assigning all this turning point to what happened in the mine, Regina felt really intrigued by how her body responded to Emma's touch. She must be much lonely, that's all. However she never felt anything like it before. Ever… Neither with Daniel. But hey, why the hell she was comparing Emma's touch with Daniel's?! She needed to sleep! She wasn't make any sense anymore…Was she?! By the time this little piece of thought reached her mind she noticed the blond was really having a hard time to find a free spot to rest. Actually, the only available space remaining in the cabin was side by side with the Mayor, and a very small space. All the other occupants were deeply asleep… Regina didn't put much thinking into it and impulsively did the only thing she could do: waved her hand calling Emma to lay down beside her.
EMMA
The blond tried to shrink herself into a corner but it was too small for her, The cabin was crowded, the boat wasn't really big in this particular part and suddenly she spoted that the only available space was next to Regina… She was standing, just trying to figure out what to do when she saw the brunette's hand waving calling her. The anticipation of this proximity made the Sheriff feel some sort of excitement she couldn't quite explain. She quietly and softly laid down beside the Mayor, trying her best to keep herself out of the brunette's personal space but it seemed humanly impossible to do so. The space wasn't enough. The thing is there is no way she could keep ANY distance from Regina and their bodies were completely glued to one another. She whispered in the brunette's ear: 'I'm sorry…I didn't want to invade your space…I think there is no room… I…I think I better go and sleep outside in the bow.' She felt an urgent grip on her arm when she was trying to stand again: 'Don't even think about it Miss Swan, you will freeze to death or catch a pneumonia sleeping outside. There is plenty of room for both of us!' – Regina spoke in a rush, almost sounding with a note of need in her voice…Woaaaa….Need? From where did you find that, Emma?! The blond was cursing herself for such an uncommon thoughts. She said to the brunette: 'You sure Madam Mayor?' – She couldn't help a grin that came with her sentence… 'Yes, Sheriff! Now, rest! Or we will wake everyone in this tiny little space!' – The blond nodded and added : 'Good Night Regina…' – 'Good Night Emma…'
With that said the younger woman tried to be as still as a statue…Her mind was wondering… She was completely and insanely worried with her son, but she couldn't help herself but rewinding and playing her conversation with the older woman… The feeling of their bodies pressed together, even unintended was affecting Emma. This was a fact. The brunette's body was so warm…So soft… And Regina's had a smell…She had felt it before…But never from so close, never so intensely…It was intoxicating. Fresh Apples and Cinnamon.
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