Regina had arrived home late after Mr. Gold had left her office. She stayed to figure out her path and what way she needed to go now that she had found out this new information about True-Love. She knew she had feelings for Emma. She knew since she spent the first night with her on her sofa drinking cider and watching a movie. It was hard to believe that, that was them only a month ago. She knew when Robin came back it would be hard to see Emma, Or act on the feelings she had developed but she never thought Robin would come back for her, not after he had patched things up with his beloved Marian.
Regina knew he had used her in the beginning and did feel betrayed about it. One day he loved her and the next he was running off back to Marian. Who says he wouldn't do it again if she clicked her fingers? She didn't want to live a life full of worry. Worry of whether her partner would leave for another woman.
True-Love was a big deal for her. Ever since she was a little girl her father had told her many stories of True-Love and the endless possibilities that could come from it. She had been so excited to fall in love and she had. Or at least she thought she had. What she felt for Emma was like nothing she had felt before. She felt connected, As one. Whenever Emma had a nightmare, Regina knew. When she was sick, Regina felt it. When she was hurt, Regina sympathised. Whether that was True-Love's doing she don't know. But what she did know is that Emma was the one she desired.
Robin was a nice man. She knew he would do anything for her, whatever she asked she wouldn't have to ask twice. She did believe he cared for her. He wasn't the best at showing it, but she knew anyway.
She often wondered how it would feel to be held at night in Emma's arms instead of Robin's. Her lips instead of his. She dreamt about it. She felt stupid for not taking the chance when she had it, When Robin had left and Emma had helped pick up the pieces of her broken heart. But she had a different view on the situation. A view that wasn't hers, but her mother's.
She had sat on the sofa for an hour now waiting for Robin to return home but when he didn't show she couldn't be bothered to wait any longer. She took herself off to bed.
Quietly shoe pushed open the door to Henry's room and poked her head in to find the boy fast asleep with his head sunken into his little blue pillow. She smiled and closed the door softly before heading into her room down the hallway.
Once changed and under the sheets, she couldn't sleep. She tossed and turned but there was too much on her mind. She reached for her phone on the bed side cabinet and found Emma's number.
Hi. I know its late. Are you awake? Biting her lip, she pressed send.
She didn't wait long for a reply. The vibration of her phone startled her.
Hey. Im awake. What's up?
I can't sleep. I need to talk to you.
Another vibration.
You can call if you'd like? Im not busy.
Id rather come over.
Another vibration came through quicker than she expected.
At this time?
Regina thought about what she had said. It is late but she wouldn't take long. After all, she could get there within a second using her teleporting skills.
Ill only be a minuet.
With that Regina had appeared at the end of the blonde's bed dressed in her silk pyjamas. Smiling as the blonde was laying on her front with her chin sunken into the pillow texting her back.
'No need to waste a text' Regina said making the blonde jump up in surprise.
'Jesus Christ Regina!' Emma yelled jumping around and onto her feet on the mattress.
'Relax I said I was coming' Regina said coolly as she sat on the edge of the blonde's bed.
'Yeah I didn't think you'd actually poof your self over here god' Emma said sitting down and pulling the sheets over her bare thighs.
'Look I needed to talk to you. Earlier when we was in the diner, I saw the way you looked at me' Regina began.
Emma stayed silent. Of course Regina caught on.
'Emma if you feel something for me, Anything.. I need to know' Regina said looking at the blonde although it was hard to see her in the dark room.
'What does it matter if I feel something or not? It doesn't change anything. You have your True-Love' Emma stated locking her phone and placing it on the bed side table.
'It changes everything Emma.'
'Why does it? The only thing that will change is this friendship we have' Emma said getting annoyed.
'No Emma. You don't understand-'
'Regina go home. Go home to Robin.' Emma said as she turned over pulling the sheets higher over her body.
'But Emma I- ' She tried.
'Go' Emma cut her short.
With that Regina took herself back home and into her own bed where she began to cry quietly. Why is it whenever she tried mentioning things to Emma she sent her away or ran? Was she afraid of being hurt? Regina wasn't going to hurt her. If only she would listen. Regina wanted to tell her about everything she was feeling. Everything she wanted to change.
Robin rolled in half an hour after Emma sent Regina away. He stripped down to his boxers and joined his girlfriend in bed. He rolled closer to her taking her into his arms, pulling her closer to himself.
'Hey' He whispered into her ear after placing a kiss behind it.
Regina decided to keep quiet and pretend she was asleep. He wasn't a fool.
'I know you're awake Regina.' He smiled into her raven hair.
'Where have you been?' She asked in a husky tone. A tone that sounded like she had just finished crying.
'I went for a few drinks with Little John and the boys after hunting today. Sorry I didn't call' He explained.
Regina just kept quiet. She waited a few moments and there it was. The gesture of him wanting to have sex. He began to rub his rough hand up and down her thighs under the sheets and pepper kisses down her neck.
'Not tonight Robin' She said as she tried to move away from his hold.
'What's wrong Regina?' He asked leaning up on his elbows to try look at his girlfriend in the darkness of their room.
'I just need to s-sleep Robin' Her voice broke.
She had tried to keep it under control but she couldn't. The truth was she wanted Emma behind her pulling her closer, not Robin. She felt uncomfortable being in his embrace. In the beginning she was as happy as can be, But once he had left everything she felt changed. Nothing was the same. How could she tell him that?
'Regina? What's wrong? Why are you crying?' He asked, worry filling his voice.
'Robin please. Can we do..do this tomorrow?' She asked turning her head to kiss his cheek to show she was going to be fine.
He just nodded and rolled over away from the brunette. It wasn't nice, he didn't comfort her, but she was so great full. She didn't want him touching her, she wanted to be left alone. Left alone to silently cry and think about all the things she wanted to say to the Saviour.
Emma had spent her night awake. Wishing she had remembered not to get angry and send Regina away. Why did she keep doing it? She was in love with the woman, so why was she pushing her away? All she wanted to do was take the woman in her arms and kiss her so she felt the passion writhe through her body and the love run through her veins. She wanted it so bad. She felt so much she just was scared. Scared of what Regina could do to her knowing the feelings she had. She wanted to tell her, she was just so scared.
She had left her apartment early. Around 5am. She needed air and space. Her apartment was too small and stuffy for her to think. She wrapped up and took a walk down to the docks. She found an bench and sat on it, looking out across the water and where hooks ship was. She hadn't realized the time until Pongo had come running up to her content to lick her face.
'Hey boy!' Emma chuckled as she stoked the overly excited dog.
'I apologize for him' Archie smiled pulling the dalmatian away from the blonde. He smiled again as he took a seat on the bench next to the one Emma was slumped down on.
'Its no problem Archie' Emma smiled as she looked down to Pongo.
'Is everything alright Emma?' He asked kindly, looking at the blonde and her body language.
'Oh, Yeah. Im okay. Just a rough night is all' She replied nodding with a smile.
'Sleepless nights aye? If you ever want to talk Emma, You know where I am.'
'Thanks Archie, I appreciate it but I think ill be okay' She replied quietly.
'Well okay. I have to go anyway, Pongo needs a good walk. See you around?' He asked standing and taking the dogs lead in his hand and beginning to leave.
'Sure, See ya' She called after the man and his dog.
She watched the man leave the docks. Then saw Henry approaching her looking as dull as every.
He slumped down next her her on the bench after kicking a stone or two into the water.
'Hey kid. Everything okay?' Emma asked concerned running a hand through the boys longer than needed brown mop of hair.
'Not really. My mom and Robin have been arguing all morning.' Henry explained not making eye contact with his other mother.
'Why?' Emma asked quickly causing Henry to frown and look at her weird.
'I..I don't know. Something about him being out all the time and him not agreeing with seeing you the other day' Henry grunted.
Emma frowned.
'For god sake your mom is a grown woman. She can see who she likes' Emma replied looking out over the water.
'Tell him that' Henry scoffed.
Emma sat in silence for a moment with her son before standing to her feet.
'I will. Come on' She said before walking away from the water.
Henry looked up in excitement and he jumped up to follow his mother off the docks and down to Miflin street.
Once Emma pulled her bug up in front of the house Henry looked at her before stepping out.
Emma followed his lead and headed up the pathway. She could hear Robin's bellowing voice from out here. He sounded very angry. Henry turned to look at Emma as he reached the door. A flash of fear in his eyes. Emma just nodded to him and stepped closer. He turned his key in the door and stepping into the mansion.
'You're Pathetic! She is your enemy you idiot! What are you doing with her!' Robin roared through the hallway.
Emma stepped in and turned to Henry.
'Here, Take this. Go to Granny's okay. Thanks for letting me in' Emma spoke quietly. Handing the boy a ten dollar bill. He nodded and took the bil stuffing it into his jean pocket before turning to leave. He stopped and looked back at Emma.
'Don't let him hurt my mom' Henry called back quietly to the blonde who smiled and nodded.
She loved the way her son cared so much for Regina. He was sweet. She watched him leave before closing the door shut quietly and turning to follow the booming voice of Robin Hood. She rounded the corner of the kitchen where she found Regina with her back to the man leaning over the kitchen sink and Robin behind the island shouting.
'What is it Regina huh? You pathetic coward!-'
'That's enough!' Emma yelled stepping into the kitchen.
The sound of her voice made Regina turn quickly on her heels. She looked terrible. Tear stains down her cheeks and a small smudge of mascara under her eyes told Emma he must've said some horrible things to make the Queen cry.
'Oh look. Here she is now' Robin said with anger standing from the stool he was perched on and crossing his arms.
Emma just glared at him as she took a few steps into the kitchen and glanced at Regina.
'Are you okay?' She asked softly lifting her hand slightly towards Regina. The woman just nodded.
'Why wouldn't she be you idiot!' He yelled unfolding his arms.
'That's enough Robin! Look at her, don't you think you've done enough?' Emma asked in a calm tone.
He glared at her as she looked over to Regina. He followed her line of view and his heart shattered a little when he saw the woman he was supposed to love and what he had done. He stared for a moment as his face softened. Then he hurriedly turned and left the kitchen taking his coat and leaving.
Emma watched him go before turning to approach the brunette.
'Hey. Are you okay?' Emma asked softly taking the brunette into her arms cautiously.
Regina just fell into her embrace and sobbed.
'Oh Emma'