Well how about that chapter aye. Sorry if it was offensive or anything I do apologize! Reviews are welcome as always, Thankyou to the ones who have left some comments. Just to inform you Henry is actually only 6-7 in this, I know in previous chapters he seemed quite older but he is a smart kid right? Younger than he seems! There of Henry in the upcoming chapters also more Cora and the Charmings! And to answer a review Hook is also making a few appearances!I hope you're enjoying the story! Anyway, Heres chapter twelve for y'all.
Regina looked up from Emma's shoulder to see her son in his Avengers pyjamas rubbing his eyes. She quickly wipped at her eyes as Emma stood up and opened her arms for Henry to fall into. She lifted the boy up into her arms who snuggled into her neck. Emma turned to Regina who buttoned up her ripped shirt as best she could before giving Emma a weak smiled and nodding for her to hand Henry over. Once the boy was in his mothers arms Emma quickly slipped out of the room to run her blood coverd and split skinned knuckled under the mayors taps in the sink.
'Hey, How is she?' Ruby asked softly stepping into the kitchen.
'I..I don't really know. We haven't really spoke' Emma replied sadly continuing to wash her hands free of Robin's blood.
'If theres anything she needs or you need we're here for you' Ruby said softly placing her hand on the blonde's shoulder.
'I just..I feel like this is my fault. I shouldn't have left her here alone' Emma said pushing her words past the lump forming in her throat.
'Hey Emma this isn't on you, You couldn't have know he'd come back and try something like that' Ruby soothed.
Emma leaned against the sink after shutting the taps off and sighed. She grabbed the towel and dried her hands before turning to Ruby.
'If I hadn't have heard her or got up to find out-'
'But you did Em'. Don't torture yourself' Ruby said softly.
Emma kept quiet. She couldn't help but feel so much guilt. She shouldn't have left the mayor alone. Especially after seeing what Robin was like with Regina in front of Emma. Anyone would be stupid to leave.
'I should get back in there, Make sure shes okay' Emma said softly, passing by Ruby and heading into the living room where she found Henry snuggled into his mother on the sofa with her jacked draped over the front of them both.
Regina looked up when she saw the blonde walk in slowly with a soft smile gracing her lips. She sat down gently next to her son and lover placing one arm behind Regina's head on the sofa.
'Is he okay?' Emma asked quietly placing a hand on the boys leg.
'Yes, I think all the noise just woke him up. I don't think he knows anything.' Regina said seeming calmer than before.
'Ill talk to him tomorrow, see what he heard okay?' Emma suggested, placing a kiss to the mayors temple.
Regina just nodded with a small sad smile.
'How about I take Henry back up to bed?' Emma asked sitting up and holding her arms out.
'You don't mind?' Regina asked.
God she was so adorable. Even in this vulnerable moment.
'Of course I don't Regina, He's my boy too' Emma smiled taking him into her arms gently. 'Ill be right back okay' She reassured the mayor as she stood up and carriedthe boy back up to his room.
Regina pulled Emma's jacket closer to her body and crossed her legs. She breathed a heavy sigh and smiled at Killian and Ruby who entered the room and sat in the chairs opposite her.
'How are ya feeling?' Killian asked leaning forward on his knees.
'I..Im okay' Regina replied softly and quietly.
'Hey, How about I make you a nice cup of tea or coco?' Ruby suggested with a smile.
'That would be lovely' Regina replied. 'Coco Please'
'Alright, Once coco coming up' Ruby smiled standing to her feet.
'You might want to make that two, Emma wont be happy to find coco being made but not for her' Regina chuckled lightly as the woman smiled.
'Of course' Ruby laughed too leaving the room to make the warm drinks.
Emma closed Henrys door quietly after tucking him back in under his bed covers and placing a light kiss to his forehead. She headed back down the stairs and into the living room where Killian was sitting with Regina. The fire had been lit and Regina had seemed to be closer to it. Keeping herself warm whilst Emma was gone. She smiled before walking over to her and sitting next to her, pulling her into her arms.
'You guys don't have to stay you know' Emma said to Killian.
'I know, I think we will head back after Ruby had made you guys your coco' Killian informed.
'Coco aye' Emma smirked. 'I do love me some coco' She laughed.
It seemed as though Regina was loosening up, Although of course, she was still traumatized, she was laughing with them. This gave Emma a slight bit of hope.
Once the coco had been made and the women drank them, Ruby and Killian had said their goodbyes and let Emma walk them out. She thanked them for everything and offered her apartment for them to stay at tonight as she would be staying with Regina and Henry.
'Hey, How about we go up?' Emma asked softly as she stood by the brunette who was standing by the fire.
Regina turned and held her hand for Emma to take and gently pulled her closer to the fire to wrap herself around the brunette. Emma did so.
'I need to take a bath' Regina said softly looking into the fire.
'Come on, Ill run you one' Emma said leading the brunette off and up the stairs and to her en-suit.
Regina sat on her bed waiting for Emma to come back from the en-suit. When she did, the blonde held out both hands for Regina to hold them and be pulled up off the bed. The blonde lead Regina into the small luxury bathroom where a tub of boiling water was awaiting her. Emma helped pull her jacket from around the mayors shoulders and threw it into the bedroom so it landed on the bed. She turned and smiled to the brunette. Regina began to unbutton her shirt letting it slide down her arms and onto the floor. Emma picked up the shirt and folded it placing it on the side by the sink.
'Ill leave you to get undressed. Ill be just outside if you need me alright?' Emma said softly turning to leave the small bathroom.
'No, Emma. Stay' Regina pleaded turning to the blonde who stopped and turned back.
Emma nodded and stepped back into the bathroom and noticed the bruising around her collar bone Robin must've caused. She watched as the woman unzipped her skirt letting it fall down her thighs and to the floor. Emma laughed when Regina made no move to pick it, so Emma folded it for her placing it with her neatly but ruined folded shirt by the sink.
'Emma..' Regina said quietly not turning to se the blonde.
'Yeah?' Emma replied softly leaning against the sink.
'Do you..Are you..looking at me differently?' She asked sadly keeping her back to the blonde.
'Differently?' Emma questioned confused. When she realized what the brunette meant Emma unfolded her arms and stepped up behind the mayor and gently placed a kiss to her shoulder.
'How could I ever look at you differently?' Emma asked.
'Because..Of tonight' Regina said sadly.
'No. I love you Regina' Emma said turning the brunette around to face her. 'Nothing will change the way I look at you' Emma promised.
Regina smiled sadly up at the blonde who reached around to unclasp her bra to help. Once Regina had climbed into the tub of hot water, Emma sat down beside the bath letting her fingers dance around in the water where Regina lay.
'I love you too' Regina replied sweetly throwing a small smile towards the blonde.