The previous day, it had been decided that today they would be having a restful morning and then heading over to Blizzard Beach Water Park. Well it had actually been decided by Henry months before but he made sure to let his mother's in on his plans before he went to sleep the previous day.
Emma felt guilty about not waking up the day before so she set her alarm for 6am to make sure she didn't require a wake up call this morning. She slept with her phone on maximum volume and on the pillow next to her head. After the events of the previous night she knew her dreams were extremely likely to feature the other woman and so she thought it best that she avoid being walked in on by Regina while dreaming about her.
When the alarm sounded she woke up groggy and confused. She sat up and took in her surroundings, confirming where she was actually waking up. Once she was happy all was good, she lay back down for a few minutes contemplating going back to sleep but knowing that would likely end in disaster. She thought it best instead to make good use of the time she had alone while the other two slept.
She got out of bed, showered and dressed for the day. She sneaked into the living room and made sure Henry was still sleeping. His soft snoring confirmed this for her. She quickly left a note on the kitchen table so that if Regina was to wake she would know the blonde was not in her room. She heard a loud snore from Henry and smiled sweetly over to him as she quietly exited the room.
When Regina walked into the living room she was surprised to see the blonde sat at the kitchen table sipping on coffee "Good morning" Emma greeted her cheerfully.
"You're awake! And you got coffee." The brunette stated shocked and impressed.
"I thought it best I set an alarm and I thought I'd get us breakfast."
"You really didn't need to but thank you Emma" She gave the blonde woman a look that made the other woman's heart rate increase. Emma had never had someone look at her the way Regina did. "So what's for breakfast?" Regina asked breaking Emma's pondering thoughts.
"Pancakes. Do you want to sit out on the balcony for breakfast? So we don't have to whisper in fear of waking snorey head over their" Emma asked hopefully.
'The balcony?' Regina blushes as she recalled there night cap the previous evening. She soon got over it when she saw the blonde eagerly awaiting a response, "Sounds like a lovely idea" the former mayor replied.
They sat out on the balcony and enjoyed their breakfast together. Conversation was nice and easy. They discussed the previous day and their plans for the current day.
"So what are you looking forward to the most about today?" Emma asked enthusiastically.
"I'm looking forward to sunbathing"
"That's boring, what about the water rides?"
"I don't do water slides dear."
"Come on. You're on vacation, live a little"
"I plan on living a little. A day sunbathing and reading is me living a little". Regina confirmed for the blonde.
"Just one water ride? Please" the famous puppy dog eyes made an appearance and Regina was almost ready to agree to do anything the blonde asked.
"We'll see, what are you looking forward to most?"
"Summit plummet"
"What is Summit Plummet?"
"It's a slide, a 120 foot water slide" as she spoke her eyes lit up with excitement.
"Sounds horrible!"
"Are you scared of water rides?"
"What! Don't be preposterous. I am not scared of some child's water slide" The brunette said defensively.
"Whatever you say" Before the argument had time to start up Henry popped his head out of the door and wished them both a good morning. "Morning Moms" he greeted them with a yawn and stretch. "Morning Henry" they said in unison.
"I'm impressed you're ready to go" Henry said to Emma.
"I set my alarm today, which I promise to do for the rest of the holiday"
"So what's for breakfast Mom?" He addressed Regina.
"Emma got us pancakes yours are in the kitchen. Take a seat and I'll go get them ready for you" She said as she got up from her seat and made her way indoors.
"So Kid how excited are you for Summit plummet?"
"Really excited! I'm excited for all the rides. I've never been to a water park before."
"You are going to love it" she said as she shovelled pancake into her mouth.
"I love this" Henry said as he smiled up at her.
"What?"
"Me, You and Mom, being together like a really family. I wish I could be with you both like this all the time."
"Me too Henry, Me too" his blonde mother told him honestly.
Regina heard the conversation as she approached them. Her heart swelled and she almost added a 'me too'. But she didn't want to seem like she'd been listening in.
Instead she served Henry his breakfast and kissed his forehead and gave Emma a friendly smile and squeezed her arm before she sat back down.
At 11am they arrived at the water park. They were all wearing their swim wear under their clothes. Emma and Regina went into the ladies changing room while Henry went into the mens.
As soon as they were in the changing room Emma pulled off her shorts and took off her t shirt, leaving her in a blue once piece bathing suit. Regina just stood there watching Emma change. She didn't even realise that she had been doing it until Emma asked her something," Regina?"
"What?" she answered sounding a little shocked and flustered.
"I said are you getting changed" the blonde repeated herself.
"Yes" Regina replied as she quickly and clumsily unzipped her shorts and pulled off her vest top.
Emma stood in front of her mouth wide open. Regina was wearing a ridiculously tiny, ridiculously revealing, ridiculously sexy white bikini, which matched the white flower she was wearing in her hair. How anyone could look so perfect was beyond Emma's comprehension.
"Wow you look, I mean you look, erm I really like your swim suit" the blonde said, clearly flustered.
"Thank you. I like your swim suit too." Regina replied confidently. Pleased with the effect she seemed to be having on the younger woman.
Regina pulled a beach cover up from her bag before she put their things into a locker.
When she put it on, Emma felt a little relived and a little disappointed. Disappointed her view was restricted but also relieved that she wouldn't make a fool of herself even more then she had already done.
"I hired us a cabana so we have somewhere to leave our things and somewhere a little more private for you to sunbathe without getting splashed and annoyed." Emma informed the brunette as they walked out of the changing rooms and over to Henry.
"That was very thoughtful of you"
They made their way over to their cabana and Regina got some sun cream out of her bag and took off her cover up. Then she applied it to her arms, legs and stomach.
Emma thought Regina was actually trying to kill her. Maybe this was her new tactic. Either way Emma was fine with it. If she was going to die at the hands of the former evil queen at least she'd get some pleasure out of it.
Henry applied his own cream but Regina insisted on doing his back. Emma just stood back smiling at the scene before her. Henry was being grumpy and winey because he was embarrassed his mom was applying his sun cream for him.
"Emma could you maybe do my back?" Regina asked casually. Emma looked shocked and maybe a little horrified. She was definitely no longer smiling. Regina didn't miss the look and could not help the sad feeling it invoked in her. "I'm sorry its fine, I shouldn't have asked"
"No it's fine, of course I will. I'm sorry, please turn around" Emma replied, forcing a smile back on her face.
"Are you sure?" Regina's uncertainty was evident in her voice.
"Of course I am" Emma flashed her reassuring smile and this time Regina could tell that it was genuine.
Emma rubbed the cream together on her hands before rubbing it into Regina's lower back. Her skin was smooth, soft and warm. Suddenly the idea of giving Regina a massage seemed like a totally logical idea and she wondered if next time the brunette was feeling tense maybe she could offer her services. Emma forgot to breathe which made her cough. Her hand stilled for a moment before continuing rubbing the cream into Regina's lower back, then she took a deep breath before moving to Regina's shoulders and neck. The brunette's bikini was strapless so Emma didn't have to fight with straps. She rubbed the lotion into her shoulders, back and neck. She was so lost in the feel of the other woman's body that she forgot that she was just applying lotion and not giving her a full on massage.
Regina was completely lost in the feel of Emma's hands on her body that she did not even notice Emma's cough but she did notice when the hands stopped moving against her skin. She couldn't stop the disappointed whimper that escaped her lips as Emma removed her hands from her lower back but she was content again when she felt them on her shoulders and neck. When Emma abruptly stopped altogether she let out another whimper. She felt a little sad it was over but remembered that they were on vacation in a hot climate. Sun cream should be worn daily.
Emma did catch the whimper but only just as she was too lost in the feeling of Regina's body under her fingers that she was not really aware of anything happening around her.
"Come on Ma we need to get some rides done!" Henry interrupted.
"Yes sure Kid, she you in a little while, enjoy your book." Emma said to Regina before she was led away by her son.
"Emma wait." Regina called after her.
"Hmmm"
"You need some sun cream on."
"I'm fine I don't burn" Emma responded quickly. There was no way she could be around the brunette any longer before she said or did something stupid.
Regina wanted to tell the blonde she should be wearing sun cream and not to be an idiot but before she got a chance Henry had dragged the blonde off with a quick wave and goodbye to Regina.
An hour later Regina was 4 chapters into her book and Emma and Henry were on their 5th water ride.
"What do you say kid? Shall we go get your mom and get some lunch? A trip around the lazy river and then summer plummet?"
Regina had never been a fan of the water. She took Henry swimming as a child but only for his sake. A day of water slides and wave pools was definitely not a fun day for her. However watching Emma and Henry playing like children in the water made her happy so she was content to sit back and sunbathe.
When Emma approached the brunette she was laying on her stomach her arms folded in front of her, her face to the left. Her book on the floor besides her forgotten. Emma didn't want to disturb her but Henry stood beside her and she really did not want to be caught starring at Regina's almost naked body, especially not by their son.
Lunch was pleasant and after 10minutes of puppy dog eyes from her son and his biological mother Regina gave in and agreed to join them in the lazy river. Regina didn't really understand the appeal but apparently she was going to 'love it' they had both promised her.
Regina sat in a rubber ring, her bottom in the hole, while her legs hand over the side.
"See this is fun is it not?" Emma said as she pushed Regina's ring along. She tried her best to maintain eye contact and not pay too much attention to the body on display before her.
"Seeing you and Henry having fun is fun enough for me"
"You're not having fun?" Emma asked looking disappointed.
"I am"
"You're not"
"I am" the brunette argued.
"What would I have to do for you to join us on a water ride" Emma asked enthusiastically.
Regina pondered her answer for a few minutes, she had a few things she wished the blonde would do but now really wasn't the time to bring those up. So she answered simply "Nothing dear it isn't going happen"
"What if I'd to anything you wanted?" Emma pleaded.
"Anything?" the brunette's eye brow rose questionably.
"Anything!"
"Maybe one then" she said with a mischievous smirk.
"Excellent, I promise you it will be fun"
"Whatever you say Emma, I'm thinking it will be more fun when I collect my payment"
That's how she ended up at the top of a water slide laying on her stomach, on a sledge with her ass in air holding on for dear life.
She looked at Emma, who was not yet on the sledge. Instead she seemed too distracted by Regina's ass in the air.
"Are you quite finished starring?" Regina asked.
"What, yes, sorry" Emma says blushing at being caught, again.
"I'm going to make you pay for this!"
"I wasn't looking at you're a.."
Regina cuts her off "I'm talking about the water ride dear" she clarified.
"Oh yes well that was the deal"
"Ok guys after three push off with your feet." The lifeguard instructed. "Three, two, one"
And so they do. The speed is terrifying and the water splashing in Regina's face. It is not at all pleasant.
But as she heard Henry and Emma laugh she finds herself joining them.
"I'm gonna win" Henry declared
"Don't think so kid" the blonde teased
"I think you're both wrong" she declared as she crossed the finish line first. She jumped up and does a little victory dance.
Emma and Henry laugh at her and she stopped for a second feeling a little self-conscious, but they soon join her and congratulate her on her win. She hated to admit it and she likely wouldn't if they asked but the ride was actually a little fun.
"So does that mean you'll be going us for another ride?" Emma asked hopefully.
"That depends"
"On what?"
"Do I get to order you to do anything I please me, twice?"
"Oh Regina I'd do anything to please you twice any day" she says in a suggestive tone feeling brave and bold.
Regina was a little taken back, was Emma swan blatantly flirting with her? It sure as hell appeared that way and she most definitely felt happy about it.
"Erm guys I'm right here?" Henry stated, not impressed at his mother's flirting right in front of his face.
"I know Henry I'm just trying to convince your Mom to Join us for the next ride."
"And she's being very convincing" Regina stated back addressing the blond her tone just as suggestive.
"So you're coming?" Henry asked Regina hopefully.
"I guess" the older women shrugged.
"Cool, we are going on slimmer plummet next." Henry informed her.
"I don't think…" Regina doesn't have time to finish as Emma interrupts. "I promise you, I will do ANYTHING you want if you join us on this ride"
"Please mom?" Henry pleaded.
"Ok" Regina agreed begrudgingly.
The water ride was 120ft high and they had to take a ski lift to the top of some fake mountains. When they got to the top there are also lots of steps that they take to the very top.
"Ok so remember to keep your legs crossed and your arms crossed across your chest". Emma addresses them both seriously.
"And Regina you may want to keep hold of your Erm" she points to Regina breasts.
"Gross. Why are you two so gross on vacation it is disgusting" Henry scrunched his nose just like Regina did to show his distaste.
"I'm not being gross. I'm sure you'd sooner hear me tell your mom this now than you meet her at the bottom of the slide topless. And since when did gross become the main word in your vocabulary?"
"Since you keep looking at each other like you've been doing and being all flirty" he stated matter of factly.
They made eye contact briefly but then both looked away with matching red faces. Both women were too shocked to respond. Luckily it was their turn to slide, so they escaped without needing to. Emma went first. The adrenalin kicked in and she loved every second of her ride. She got to the bottom and was greeted with a few cheers from strangers. She smiled and then stepped to the side waiting for Henry to come down next.
Henry arrived with a scream, but once he got to the bottom he quickly jumped up and greeted Emma with a big smile and a high five.
"That was so cool, but I think moms gonna hate It"
"Me too, but she'll feel proud that she did it, right?" Emma asked hopefully.
"For your sake I hope your right"
Emma gulpped "Me too"
Regina arrived at the bottom on the slide with flailing arms and legs. She was screaming and looked really pissed off.
"I'm going to kill you" She said to Emma with a serious, murderous, Evil queen look across her face.
"Don't be like that! You did it, we are proud of you" the blonde said enthusiastically.
"I uncrossed my legs Emma. Do you know what that means?" her tone was stern and cold.
Shit Emma thought. She knew exactly what that meant "That it hurts? And your bikini bottoms are lodged somewhere you really wish they weren't?" She sort of wanted to look but she knew she would literally be killed so she did try to sneak a peek.
"That's exactly what it means; it also means you're going to pay" the older woman threatened.
"I told you not to uncross your legs!" the blonde said in her defence.
"But you didn't tell me the consequences!" the woman almost screamed at the blonde.
"After his distress at the boob talk I didn't think a butt and vagina talk would go down well."
"Hey don't blame me" Henry said defensively as he walked away from them mortified that Emma would use the word vagina in public.
"I'm going to the restroom" the brunette declared as she waddled off to the restroom. Emma would have probably laughed if she wasn't sure her imminent death was approaching.
"You're in so much trouble" Henry said as the blonde approached him.
"I know"
Not long after the incident. They headed back to the hotel.
Henry and Emma go to the arcade to play some games while Regina went back to the hotel room to have a relaxing bath and get ready for dinner. Regina didn't really talk to either of them on the way back to the hotel and Emma wasn't entirely sure if it was because she was pissed or embarrassed or maybe both. All she knew was that it was best she stayed quiet.
Emma nervously knocked on Regina's door 3 hours later. She was not sure of the reception she would receive but the moment she laid eyes on the women before her she did not even care. Regina wore a short plain black dress; while Emma wore a long lacy black dress their outfits complement each other perfectly.
"You look beautiful" She said before she could stop herself.
"Thank you, you do too" Regina replied honestly.
"How are you feeling? I mean after the water incident" Emma asked tentatively.
"I'm feeling a little delicate" she confessed a small blush on her face.
"I got you these, they should help sooth any irritation" Emma said as she handed a pack of pills over the other women.
"What do you mean? " Regina asked confused.
"You take the tablets and they soothe, you know, down there?" Emma said red faced.
"You went and bought these?" Regina asked shocked and embarrassed for both herself and Emma.
"They sell them in the gift shop. I knew you wouldn't want to get them so I thought I would. Just take two now and you should feel some relief in a short while" she said sheepishly.
"Well thanks, I think."
"I'm sorry that it happened. I'm sorry I forced you onto going on the slide."
"You don't need to apologise, I did uncross my legs even though you warned me not too. I just didn't expect this to be the result"
"Hopefully the tablets will help" the blonde said hopefully. "And whenever you're ready to collect your payment I'm willing to accept whatever you want it to be"
"Oh Miss swan. I'll collect when I want something from you. I'm saving my reward until I can get you do something that I will get immense pleasure from" Emma looked at her, mouth agape "Don't catch flies dear" She pushed past the blonde making sure her body rubs against the younger woman's as she passed her and called her along "come along dear it's dinner time".
Dinner is a fancy occasion. The restaurant is beautiful. The service is perfect and the company is even better.
Emma chose Filet Mignon, while Regina went for for Steamed Maine lobster and Henry decided on Mac and cheese. The food is delicious and none of them wanted the evening to end so they shared a sampler of desserts to finish. Luckily the tablets seem to have helped and Regina felt some relief from her discomfort and she seemed to relax more and more as the evening wore on.
When they get back to room Henry again decided it was time for bed.
"Good night moms" he says as he headed into the bathroom.
"Good night kid, see you in the morning" Emma called back
"Good night Henry sweet dream, I love you" Regina adds.
"I love you guys too, thank you an amazing day. I can't wait for Harry Potter World tomorrow" He looked like a child again and Regina's heart melted seeing him so childlike. She missed her little boy and this holiday was definitely bringing him back to her.
After Henry was settled in bed the women settled on the balcony for a night cap. No conversation took place, no invites were given, it just sort of happened.
"Thanks for the pills" Regina said as she sipped her cider.
"Did they help"
"They did" she nodded.
"Good I'm glad you're in less pain"
"Me too, it was pretty horrible"
"I had the same happen to me in my teens but that was on a much smaller slide with much less speed so I can only imagine how horrible it was"
"It wasn't the worst thing to ever happen to me but it was definitely unpleasant"
"I'm sorry"
"Please don't be sorry, it was fun" it was Emma's turn to raise an eyebrow at the other woman.
"Obviously not that part but the rest of the day"
"I had fun too. I'm still having fun. I like spending time with you." she confessed.
"Me to"
Emma suddenly felt an incredible urge to lean in and kiss the other woman. The thought shocked her.' Wow what's going on' she quickly fought to shut her brain off before it made her do something stupid.
"I'm feeling tired, I think it's time I went to bed" She says to the older woman, she didn't miss the disappointed look that flashed over Regina's face but she was panicking and couldn't risk staying around the other woman any longer.
"Good night Emma" the brunette said as she leaned in and kissed the younger woman's cheek.
"Good night Regina" Emma said a little shocked and made her way into her room. Her face felt like it was on fire as she touched her cheek where the former mayor had just kissed. She was in serious trouble.
Emma lay awake that night reliving the day's events. Something was happening between her and Regina. She was sure Regina must feel it too but what did it mean. Could something actually happen? Could they take the risk?, Maybe she was overthinking things, maybe Regina was just giving her a friendly kiss goodnight. Some friends did that sort of thing. Maybe Regina wanted them to be the sort of friend that kissed on the cheek and hug, but maybe, just maybe she could want more too.
The kiss was different, it was new to them and she could not deny that she liked it. As she drifted off to sleep a smile was still present on her lips as she remembered the brunettes kiss.